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Spar Walton Park enters a new era under Hunts’ ownership after £365,000 refit

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Three generations of the Hunt family opened their latest Spar store at Walton Park near Preston on Thursday after a £365,000 comprehensive refurbishment. Lawrence, Kevin, and Jack Hunt reopened the doors of the vibrant new-look neighbourhood store in Millwood Road on Thursday after a complete…

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