Debate continues to rage in Ramsbottom over a new shop's front. The Manchester Evening News reported a backlash as locals took issue with its appearance.
The Tech Zone/Mega Store on Bolton Road only recently opened - and its frontage became the talk of the town on a local Facebook group.
Some called the store's appearance an 'eyesore' not in keeping with the feel of the rest of the row of shops. Others - including the store's owner Istiqlal Hanif - couldn't care less.
There have been accusations of snobbery and references to the 'look' of Cheetham Hill - countered by comments referencing a 'fantastic uplift' to an '18th century area'. "Shame they chose that signage as it doesn't fit into the beautiful town, shops and bars Ramsbottom is proud of," said one Facebook user.
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