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Closing date announced for landmark shop

Lancashire Evening Post

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October 25, 2025

The closing date of a much-loved village shop has been announced.

- by Catherine Musgrove

Closing date announced for landmark shop

Blundells, Liverpool Road, Longton, is closing down, after decades

Blundells hardware shop, which has been part of village life in Longton since 1948, will permanently close its doors on October 31, its owner has announced.

Nick Thompson, who took over the business from the Blundell family in 2015, is looking to retire, and has thanked customers for their support since his announcement.

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