A BOURNEMOUTH town centre hair salon is closing its doors for good.

The Francesco Group has confirmed its Bourne Avenue branch will remain closed following the lockdown.

Bosses have blamed falling footfall in the town centre and the effects of Coronavirus.

In a statement on Facebook, the company stressed its other branches, in Wimborne Road, Winton and Saxon Square, Christchurch, will remain open. Staff will be relocated.

A spokesman said: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the permanent closure of our salon. We can not thank our team and loyal clients enough for all their support.

"We have been operating in a challenging retail climate for some time as the footfall in Bournemouth town centre has slowed and, unfortunately, due to the ongoing impact of lockdown on our business, we have made the difficult decision to cease trading.

"Our wonderful team will be relocating within the FG family to other salons in the area who would be delighted to welcome you to their salon and continue you hair care in the future."