A popular Co Antrim café and florist have become the latest business to close due to rising costs.
Chris' Café and Florist in Crumlin had previously announced that they would be closing at the end of July but have decided to bring the date of their closure forward to today as costs continue to rise.
Popular with locals and cyclists passing through the area, Chris' Café and Florist had been at the heart of the community and when the local council had decided not to put a Christmas tree in the area a number of years ago, owner Chris Cunningham stepped up to the plate and erected one outside his shop.