Jackson's Butchers near Whitby set to reopen after being shut due to Covid

Jacksons Butchers, on High Street, Ruswarp, announced on October 4 it was shutting after one of its preparation staff tested positive for the disease.

The butchers says it plans to reopen this Friday (Oct 16), and will be running its usual opening hours.

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