A TREASURED bakery is closing after more than 90 years and fans have said they'll miss the "best biscuits ever".
Vanes the Bakers in Dover, Kent, has announced it will shut its doors in the coming months.
The independent retailer, described as a "real treasure", will shut after its owner, Jeff Vane, said he was planning to retire.
In a recent post on the bakery's Facebook page, he said: "It's time to tell you that Vanes the family bakers will start to wind down to an eventual close in the coming months.
"Vanes the Bakers has had four generations of family bakers and been in business for more than 90 years."
He added: "This has been a very big decision taken over a period of time, but as I approach retirement age and find myself in the new role of granddad, I feel it is time to start winding down the business to an eventual close."
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The shock announcement has been met with devastation by local residents, with many saying they'll miss the bakery's iconic Mr Blobby biscuits.
One said: "Sad news that yet another family-run business in Dover is closing. The best bread and the best cakes."
Another said: " Best biscuits ever! All the best for your retirement."
Meanwhile, a third said: "I will miss you so much. Who will make my spicy hot cross buns without fruit?"
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A fourth said: "Gotta stock up on a lifetime supply of Blobbies," while a fifth added: "Very sad news, what will everyone do without the Mr Blobby biscuits."
It comes after a number of other smaller independent retailers across the UK close up for good.
Businesses have been struggling to stay afloat as consumers turn increasingly to online shopping and away from physical stores.
That, on top of higher energy and wage costs, has seen plenty of retailers announcing closures.
One of the UK's oldest rose farms, Cants of Colchester, is closing at the end of the month.
The firm has launched a huge closing down sale and shoppers can get discounted flowers and plants.
Meanwhile, a beloved family fishmonger is closing down after nearly 60 years.
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