Blow for Lanark High Street as WHSmith is to close its doors
Head over to our new Lanarkshire Live Facebook page to make sure you're up to date with the top stories in the regionMs Pompa this week admitted the closure of WHSmith is a big blow to Lanark town centre, but is staying positive as the BID works hard to strengthen the town centre.She said: “I wasn’t aware of WHSmith closing until the signs went up in the shop.“I was obviously disappointed to learn the news, but first and foremost was concerned for the staff as they are a really important part of our community.“The timing is bad and it won’t be easy to sell the store and find a replacement.“At the moment, we are in a gradual process of building confidence in our town centres again, whether that’s in Lanark or Hamilton, or elsewhere.“People