Spruce-up for closed Paperchase shop in Hereford Old Market

Paperchase closed its store in March after the company went into administration. 

Administrators were appointed on January 21 after the stationary firm failed to secure any buyers for the business.

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However, instead of the sight of an empty store, shoppers are now greeted with some colourful advertising, with property consultancy firm Green & Partners trying to encourage new businesses on site under the tagline 'start your retail adventure here'. 

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