Pet Shop Owner Hit by Break-In

A North Berwick pet shop owner is reeling from a devastating overnight break-in that wiped out £1,000 in cash and damages, adding to a wave of thefts crippling local businesses. Beverly Gilhooley of Barker & Bone says the crime comes on top of mounting pressures — including new parking charges and lost pavement space — that have already hurt foot traffic and winter sales. With her lease ending in three years and profits plummeting, she’s now questioning whether her business can survive — and whether any future tenant will even want to take over. Police Scotland are investigating as the community watches its small shops crumble under rising costs and crime. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/748e3bc8547280e0