READERS have had their say after another business announced its departure from Barrow’s town centre.

Goldsmiths announced that it will be closing its Portland Walk doors after close of play today (March 5).

In a communication sent to customers, they said: “We are reaching out to you today to let you know that your Barrow showroom is permanently closing its doors after trade on Saturday 5 March.”

Customers who have a deposit, repair, or special order with Goldsmiths will now have it managed by the Goldsmiths showroom in Wigan.

ScottChegg. said: “And then there were two.”

Y’fronts said: “Ideal location for a charity shop.”

DaveM-22 said: “Another one bites the dust.”

Mudplugger said: “Might as well fetch the demolition crew in now before the place decays.”

Lynn Harrison said: “Not surprised, wonder how it has stayed so long. The only way is down for the town centre. So sad.”

Jennifer Hill said: “Back in 1997 my dad said Barrow will become a ghost town... He died in 1998... I don't think he was wrong. So sad to see many empty shops.”

Shelley Bundy said: “Shutdown all Portland Walk and move everyone back into Dalton Road. Bring Barrow back to life again.”

Anne Lowther said: “That whole end of Portland Walk is nearly empty, who owns those shops?”

Sylvia Stoker said: “Nothing left. The town used to be a bustling thriving place then along came on line shopping. Cannot blame anyone but ourselves for the decline, that and sky high rates.”

Lee Thompson said: “Should knock through from WHSmith all the way to where officers club was, open it up and create a shopping centre, and have Portland walk as a restaurant area and specialist food outlets.”

Linda Laing said: “Put a roof on Portland Walk and fill it with bars and restaurants. That is all there is to it really.”

Paul Swift said: “Won’t be long before Barrow high streets are just charity shops and empty stores.”