IT WAS disappointing to read about the closure of New Look, one of Bournemouth town centres most popular fashion stores.

New Look is in a prime location in town and is always busy providing a good range of competitively priced merchandise.

Bournemouth has lost a lot of popular long standing shops in recent years most notably Beales, Marks and Spencer and recently H&M.

It is important that if this trend continues much loved old stores are replaced with quality businesses which enhance the town centre not only for residents but for visitors too.

DIANE SILVA

Owls Road, Bournemouth