Whittlesey left without a butcher after shop closes due to ‘continued rise’ in bills
The shop thanked customers for their support over the years
Whittlesey has been left without a butcher after its final shop closed due to a “continued rise” in bills.
All About Meat, in Broad Street, confirmed the news in a Facebook on June 11.
A spokesperson for the shop said: “Due to the continued rise in rent, utility bills and other operating costs, we have reached the difficult decision that we can no longer continue trading.
“This is a decision we never wanted to make, but unfortunately the financial pressures have become too great.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank every single customer who has supported us over the last year.
“Your loyalty, kindness and custom have meant the world to us, and we are incredibly grateful for the friendships and memories we have made along the way.
“We are deeply sorry to let our customers down and know this news will come as a disappointment to many. Please know that this decision has not been made lightly.
The business went on to thank customers for their support over the years, assuring them that they will “always be grateful”.
Formerly Jones Butchers between 1957 and 2025, it’s thought that a butcher has existed on the site of 24 Broad Street since the early 1900s.