A popular restaurant has announced its sudden closure, claiming huge hikes in utility bills have "completely floored" the owner.
Dolly Dimples has been trading in Blyth for 16 years and in that time it has become a favourite among locals for its homecooked food - ranging from baked goods and breakfasts, to Sunday lunches, sandwiches and outside catering. But on Saturday Dawn Powell will close the business for the final time after informing her customers that "my little business can't carry on" in the current climate.
She claims that Dolly Dimples has seen an almost 500% increase in gas and electricity bills alone, putting huge pressure on the business at a time when fewer people are venturing into the town. She said: "I've fought with everything I have to keep our beautiful shop afloat in the town I love."
