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Retailers reap benefits of ‘staycations’

Published: August 14 2009 18:10 | Last updated: August 14 2009 18:10

Hammering away at a muddy peg, Zoe is trying to put her tent up before it rains.

After considering a holiday in mainland Europe or Egypt, the 27-year-old shop assistant came to the New Forest with her daughter and best friend for their summer break.

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