CHIPPING Sodbury High Street was bustling for the first time in weeks, as non-essential retail, salons and barbers opened their doors - albeit with Tier 3 restrictions. Pubs, restaurants and cafes can still only offer takeaway or delivery options, but many are making the most of this way of trading. Around 50,000 workers have lost their jobs in the South West in 2020, according to Government figures, while in the three months leading up to June, Amazon sales rose by 40 per cent. Shopping locally has never been so important as this Christmas. For unique one-of-a-kind gift ideas there is no better place to shop than your local high street.