A Welwyn Garden City salon has suddenly closed after the property they operated from was reclaimed by the landlord.

Academy Hair and Beauty in Fretherne Road announced last Monday that they would "cease trading with immediate effect", after the owner of the building took back the property.

"We are saddened to inform you all that with immediate effect, Academy Hair and Beauty has ceased trading, due to the landlord taking back the property," read a statement posted on Facebook.

"We are required to vacate the premises by June 23. We will be using the coming days to fulfil our obligations to the landlord, exiting the property as per our lease agreement.

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"We will be making contact with clients regarding current bookings, working from June 20 in date order.

"Please bear with us as we work through this transition."

Plenty of businesses and customers voiced their support and sympathy for Academy, with Wonderful Welwyn Garden City commenting: "This is sad news and we would like to wish Jayne and the amazing team at Academy all the best in their next chapter. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you."

One customer said: "I‘ve loved coming to Academy for so many years. You’ve all been outstanding with your talents and really friendly and welcoming. What am I going to do without you?"

Grey's Hairdressing, which has salons in Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City, added: "We are so sad to hear this. Especially when the decisions been taken out of your hands.

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"Wishing you and your team all the best for the future. From all at Greys Welwyn and Hitchin."

"I am so saddened about this news," another customer added.

"You all are amazing and Welwyn Garden City will have lost another one of their iconic businesses that have been established for many many years. I wish all of you the very best for the future."

Academy Hair and Beauty have been contacted for further comment, but the Welwyn Hatfield Times is yet to receive a response.