A Co Derry retailer has announced it will cease trading after nearly 90 years in business.
Nonnes of Maghera, established in 1936, describes itself as one of the "few pre-war businesses which are still in operation in Maghera".
The long-established retailer, which sells everything from homeware to DIY supplies and gifts, announced earlier this week that it would cease trading in the "coming months".
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In a statement on social media, a spokesperson said: "It is with regret that Noones of Maghera has made the difficult decision to cease trading over the coming months.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff, customers and suppliers, past and present, who have stayed loyal to us through our many years of trading.
"Our closing down sale will commence on Monday, 24th April. All stock will have attractive discount. We hope to see many of our loyal customers visiting our store for the last time.
"Our store and property will be available for full or part leasing following the cessation of trading."
Noones of Maghera declined to comment further when approached by Belfast Live.
On its website, the Co Derry retailer said it was "first started in the 1930s by William and Betty Noone" and at that time specialised in groceries, before expanding into hardware and building supplies.
It was sold to Frank and Maisie McKenna in the 1960s, before being taken over by Pat and Kathleen McKaigue of P&K McKaigue building contractors in the 1990s.
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