ESTATE Agents, John Goodwin, report that the premises recently vacated by Country Casuals in The Homend, Ledbury have generated a large number of local and national enquiries which has been welcomed as a strong vote of confidence for retailing activities within the town.

"As soon as Country Casuals announced their imminent closure we received a number of calls and enquiries requesting further information" reports Adam Goodwin.

"Two very strong applications for the tenancy of the premises were received within seven days and terms have now been agreed for the letting of the property.

"Hopefully the new occupiers, who cannot at this stage be revealed, will be open for business by the autumn of this year."