Ask yourself – who would start such “good news” rumours just before local elections!
“A pair of retail giants has quashed rumours of setting up shop in Sidmouth.
Both Marks and Spencers and Superdrug have ruled out any plans to set up a food hall or beauty store at this time.
With a number of buildings available for new businesses in the town, there has been talk that both companies may have had their eyes on coming to Sidmouth. …”
https://www.sidmouthherald.co.uk/news/m-s-and-superdrug-not-coming-to-sidmouth-1-6024390
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