Two new shops on the block have pledged their commitment to Braintree after setting up shop next door to each other.
Aura, run by Stephen Street, and Clobber, owned by Marc Cooper, are neighbouring stores in Fairfield Road.
Mr Cooper opened Clobber last Saturday and has already seen a massive demand for the pre-loved and new designer clothes he sells, having beat his targets every day since.
See this week's Braintree and Witham Times for more.
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