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Festive Traders Pop Up In Newport High Street

Two shops in Newport High Street have been officially opened by Cllr Julie Jones-Evans for safe shopping with local artisans and traders.

The seasonal venues, based at 33 and 64 High Street, will be open until December 23 for shoppers to explore a range of goods from local providers and with the majority made on the Island.

One pop-up shop is opposite Hong Kong Express, with the other further up the High Street in the former Edinburgh Woollen Mill building.

Support for the shops has come through the Shaping Newport partnership, a joint project of Newport and Carisbrooke Community Council, the Isle of Wight Council and Newport Business Association.

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Julie Jones-Evans, Cllr for Newport Central, said:

"I am delighted to see such enthusiasm from artisans and businesses coming forward to set up in Newport High Street.

"This is a brilliant initiative on so many levels, bringing more choice to Christmas shopping, reusing empty shops and supporting local businesses.

"The two High Street venues we've used are spacious inside, so they will allow shoppers to be socially distanced and shop safely too."

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