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We spoke to locals and a Chichester expert about the West Sussex city's forgotten shops.

UK high streets have changed dramatically over the years. Once bustling hubs filled with local shops, independent retailers, and a sense of community, they now often face rows of empty units.

The rise of online shopping, out-of-town retail parks, and shifting consumer habits have all taken their toll.

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This is the case with Chichester. Familiar names have disappeared and traditional high street culture seems to have faded.

Watch our video above to learn what the people of Chichester thought about the situation.

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