Coronavirus forces closure of long-established Doncaster bakery shop

Brough’s of Bentley, also known as Ann’s Pantry, has been forced to close its doors on Bentley High Street after more than 30 years after being hit by a lack of customers due to the Covid pandemic.

The firm, which also has a branch in Stainforth, has been a long standing fixture in the village, serving locals with bread, cakes, sandwiches and pastries as well as other hot and cold snacks.

Announcing its closure on Facebook, a post said: “The Bentley shop is closed - sadly no footfall on the high street.

"If you don’t support your local shops through this rough time, they will close. After 32 years of owning this shop, look what a virus can do.”

Staff from the Bentley branch have moved across to the Stainforth shop.