RESIDENTS close to a long-established shop in Oswestry say it is unlikely to reopen after serving generations of people. 

R K & M Lewis Convenience Store, in Upper Church Street, has been emptied of its items and closed to the public.

According to neighbours, Ronald Lewis, the owner of the shop, is unlikely to re-open the establishment on his discharge.

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The shop has held many memories for Oswestry residents across the years, with one – who did not wish to be named – saying it was known to all.

They said: “I always remember there being toilet rolls in the window.

“Loads of people always went there for anything needed.”