A family-run appliance shop is set to close after almost 60 years on the high street.

Hans Electric, in The Broadway, Elm Park, has announced that it will shut for good in January 2025.

Founded in 1966, the independent business has been providing "spares and repairs" for household appliances - such as vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers - for three generations.

They also stock essentials like bulbs and kettles, as well as offering key cutting services and a shampoo machine for hire.

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Victor Kohter, the current owner of Hans Electric, announced the closure on Facebook with "sad and mixed emotions".

He said: "We have sadly been forced to announce the closure of our doors for Hans Electric limited.

"I Victor Kohter (along with my parents who founded the company) would like to thank all the staff both past and present for all their hard work."

He also thanked his daughter Natalie and son Mark for their "hard work" both in store and behind the scenes, including on maintaining its Facebook page and website.

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Victor added: "We most importantly want to thank all our customers both present and past for your continued support.

"We can't thank you enough."

Customers commented that they were "gutted" to hear the news and that it marked "the end of an era".

One customer Dan Glyballs said: "Last remaining shop of my childhood gone, sorry to hear this, best of luck for whatever the future holds and thanks for your service for all these years."