STORY: Grace’s expands

Isle of Wight-based Grace’s Bakery is to expand by opening new branch in Newport.

With an extended range and more seating than its other five branches (which are in Ryde, Newport, Shanklin, Cowes and Yarmouth), the new Newport outlet will open tomorrow (7th March).

The new store will include a self-serve bread slicer, so customers can pick their own bread and slice it.

To celebrate the opening, Grace’s will be running giveaways, raffles and competitions this week.

Co-owner Sarah Redrup said: “We’re very proud that we have been able to build on our physical presence on the high street at a time when it is increasingly difficult for small businesses to survive.

“We feel that people on the Isle of Wight really value local businesses and we are very lucky to have loyal customers who believe in what we do.”