The bakery at the centre of the so-called “gay cake” case is to close a branch in Belfast. Daniel and Amy McArthur are to close their Belfast city centre branch (Brian Lawless/PA)It follows a major fire at a nearby Primark clothing store which has devastated traders in the area. “Belfast city centre isn’t busy enough – our other shops are much busier. The massive fire at the Primark store in Belfast city centre destroyed the listed building. That has had a major impact on trade, with the main thoroughfare of the city centre blocked to pedestrian and motorised traffic.

Source: Irish Examiner October 19, 2018 10:52 UTC