Good afternoon. We at the trade guild are delighted to announce that national treasure Simon Le Bon has been granted planning permission to expand his shopping empire and open a branch in Beckworth. His shop, Le BonMarche, will open on the site of the Grade 1 listed Kitty’s Bakery and demolition work is due to start next week. No doubt Mr Bon’s band Culture Club will be giving him a hand building the new shop, if they can stop singing Calmer Chameleon of course. Yours sincerely Valerie Saddleworth CBE. Chairlady. The Beckworth Guild of Trade & Commerce

(Above) Simon Le Bon holding one of LeBonMarche’s best selling discreet ladies’ lines