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The latest utility works will mean disruption for 10 months until April 2024 for electricity network upgrades. "We're just feeling so frustrated. We're fearing for our future," said Cliana Bolan, who runs Harthill Fruit and Veg on Union Street, the main road through the village.Meanwhile, Catherine Shaw, who runs Razors Barbers, next door to the fruit and veg store, said she relied on passing trade and expected to lose about £14,000 during the latest disruption.
Ms Shaw said: "I feel like I've been kicked in the teeth that many times these last few years. We're absolutely sick of it."John Homer, who runs Harthill Craft Butchers, said he lost £1,500 a week during the previous closures."It's just frustrating because it just seems to be year on year. And it's not just for businesses, it's for local people."
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