Chantelle Originals on Elm Grove, Southsea, closed at the beginning of June after its owner Jane McLean decided it is time to retire after almost 40 years. The news brought about a surge of nostalgia for those who have had one of its dresses over the years, remembering ‘If it has not got a bell, it is not a Chantelle’Chantelle Originals on Elm Grove, Southsea, closed at the beginning of June after its owner Jane McLean decided it is time to retire after almost 40 years. The news brought about a surge of nostalgia for those who have had one of its dresses over the years, remembering ‘If it has not got a bell, it is not a Chantelle’
Chantelle Originals on Elm Grove, Southsea, closed at the beginning of June after its owner Jane McLean decided it is time to retire after almost 40 years. The news brought about a surge of nostalgia for those who have had one of its dresses over the years, remembering ‘If it has not got a bell, it is not a Chantelle’

Businesses in Portsmouth and Hampshire: Here are 12 businesses that have closed or are due to shut in 2023

By Sophie Lewis
Published 12th Jun 2023, 12:22 BST
Updated 12th Jun 2023, 12:23 BST
The city has had to face some tremendous losses when it comes to businesses in the area closing down.

From La Boulangerie, based in Portchester, which was a family run business that operated for decades to newer faces inclusing Trent’s Bike Shack and Restaurant 27, which will be closing in August, there has been a number of closures already this year.

Here are 12 businesses that have either already closed this year or are due to in the coming months:

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The shop had been in Phil's family since 1963 when his father opened it as Evison's Butchers but Phil decided that it was time to close so that he could take his retirement. Picture: Sarah Standing (020323-544)

5. Phil's Sausages, Lee-on-the-Solent

The shop had been in Phil's family since 1963 when his father opened it as Evison's Butchers but Phil decided that it was time to close so that he could take his retirement. Picture: Sarah Standing (020323-544) Photo: Sarah Standing

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Trent's Bike Shack, in Gosport, closed due to the cost of living crisis which saw prices increase and the demand from customers decrease.

6. Trent's Bike Shack, Gosport

Trent's Bike Shack, in Gosport, closed due to the cost of living crisis which saw prices increase and the demand from customers decrease. Photo: Trent Kneller

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Sonner Toys permanently closed its Cascades shopping centre location.

7. Sonner Toys, Portsmouth

Sonner Toys permanently closed its Cascades shopping centre location. Photo: Peter Davies

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La Boulangerie in West Street, Portchester, had to close down after the owner became seriously unwell and could no longer run the business. The closure created a lot of sadness in the area because it was a staple bakery to locals.

8. La Boulangerie, Portchester

La Boulangerie in West Street, Portchester, had to close down after the owner became seriously unwell and could no longer run the business. The closure created a lot of sadness in the area because it was a staple bakery to locals. Photo: Steve Deeks

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