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Plenty of interest in running Jurby shop

The Department of Social Care has reiterated it is looking for a long-term solution for Jurby Stores.

The shop closed last week, leaving residents of the village with a journey to Andreas or Sulby to buy groceries.

Negotiations with Mr and Mrs Gubby, the owners of the One Stop Shop in Ballaugh, to provide a temporary outlet in the village, have stalled.

Spokesperson Deborah Reeve says the department is looking for a permanent fix:

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