The high street counts its quiet mornings

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Portland’s neighbourhood news, from the council chamber to the corner shop.

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The high street counts its quiet mornings

Footfall is down on the same week last year, and the shops that opened earliest are the ones feeling it first.

November 7, 20261 min read

Footfall is down on the same week last year, and the shops that opened earliest are the ones feeling it first.

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