A market town that was once crowned Britain s Best High Street has lost its battle to stop a national chain from opening the high street s first non-independent store.
Residents in Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons are used to independent shops proudly lining their high street and reacted with fury at plans to open a Co-op in the picturesque Welsh town.
Families were out in force to protest the proposal that would bring the first national chain to the high street, with more than 100 objections being lodged with Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.
But despite months of outcries from locals, the British food giant has won its David vs Goliath battle with planners to set up their own shop in the beautiful Welsh hills.