THE PANDEMIC has seen a number of shops close in York city centre over the last months. 

Recent data from the Local Data Company shows that York has been the worst affected area of chain store losses, with a net loss of 55 outlets.

Among the casualties in York are Brigantes pub, True Story cafe, Knit & Stitch shop, Accessorize, Carluccio’s, Boots Coppergate, Patisserie Valerie Coppergate, TM Lewin, Warehouse, Random Encounter, Pop Culture Café and two branches of Subway.

Has your business closed or been drastically affected by the coronavirus? Were you planning on starting a business that has now had to be put on hold? 

If so, The Press wants to hear from you: email newsdesk@thepress.co.uk.