John Coppack (left) took over from Chris Thomas (right) at Fakenham Heel Bar in 2009 - Credit: Matthew UsherThe owner of a shoe repair and key cutting business has thanked customers after plans to replace it with new homes were approved. John Coppack, who runs Fakenham Heel Bar in Oak Street, will bid farewell to shoppers in March. Fakenham Heel Bar pictured in 2009, when John Coppack took over - Credit: Archant © 2004An application to build three homes at the site, submitted by a Mr J Baldwin in August last year, has been granted by North Norfolk District Council. Mr Coppack was an apprentice at Fakenham Heel Bar in the 1980s, before returning in 2009 to take over from the retiring owner, Chris Thomas - who had trained him more than 20 years' prior. “Thanks for all your support over the past decade and more.”Mr Coppack's final day at the Heel Bar, whose slogan is 'keeping Fakenham on its feet', will be Saturday, March 19.

Source: The Times January 07, 2022 21:10 UTC