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Crowds descended on Westgate Street in Ipswich on the last weekend before Christmas. - Credit: DANIELLE BOODEN Shops reported a "really busy" final weekend of trading before Christmas - although some found their stores less packed than they might have been, as people adhered to coronavirus restrictions. The last weekend before Christmas coincided with prime minister Boris Johnsons announcement of stricter rules over the festive period. Fiona Coe, marketing manager for independent retailer Coe...

Crowds descended on Westgate Street in Ipswich on the last weekend before Christmas. - Credit: DANIELLE BOODEN Shops reported a "really busy" final weekend of trading before Christmas - although some found their stores less packed than they might have been, as people adhered to coronavirus restrictions. The last weekend before Christmas coincided with prime minister Boris Johnsons announcement of stricter rules over the festive period. Fiona Coe, marketing manager for independent retailer Coe...

"And weve obviously got a number of clear Covid-secure protocols in place." Antonio Bellini, owner of The Italian Shirts Shop on St Peters Street, said he believed independent stores were safer than others on the high street. Antonio Bellini, owner of The Italian Shirt Shop in St Peters Street, Ipswich - Credit: SARAH LUCY BROWN "My front door is always closed but I have a bell outside for people to ring," he said. "After I let people in I close the door again and they have the shop to themsel...