Independent shops
Spirit of independence should be cherished in these corporate times
![The shopfront of Pugh & Son](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1590_Robin-Ince.jpeg?w=768)
Spirit of independence should be cherished in these corporate times
Around the UK, it is the remaining independent businesses that provide a sense of place and wonder
An independent record store is boycotting Adele's new album in a row over vinyl
![Ben Savage stands outside Skeleton Records vinyl store in Birkenhead](https://www.bigissue.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Ben-Savage-Skeleton-records-1.jpg?w=768)