The slow decline of one of Ormskirk town centre's most popular shopping areas has been sad to say the least.
It all started after the surprise closure of Tesco Metro back in April 2015 (http://ormskirk.qlocal.co.uk/ormskir...E-53905138.htm) which was blamed partially on the Borough Council's controversial decision to sell the Two Saints car park.
Tesco's closure saw a domino effect of other shops leaving; QLocal reporter Roger Blaxall learnt last week that Poundstretcher - which moved to the former Tasco after bosses decided to move from its busy Two Saints store - has only just escaped closure by the skin of its teeth according to one insider.
On Thursday afternoon its manager confirmed the news saying how he'd seen Church Street lose more and more customers over the last year or so.