After 31 years in business Prices Stationers in Abingdon has announced with a 'heavy heart' that it is closing down.

Before the stationery shop on Sert Street closes it will be offering branded art and stationery at reduced prices.

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Anil Patel, owner of the stationery shop said: "I am hugely sad to be finishing here, my wife and I have given half our lives to the business. Most of the people here are not customers but friends. Now we are celebrating all the years we have had here."

A message on the stationery shop website from the staff said: "The Prices team would like to express our sincere thanks to all the wonderful customers who have supported us over the years. We have made many friends in our time in Abingdon and will miss you all."

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