The premises at 61-62 High Street were among 135 lots being sold online by regional land and property auctioneers Clive Emson. Currently let at £27,600 per annum, the two leasehold shops fetched £175,000. Neither business – Battle House of Cards or Conquest – which currently operate out of these units have been affected by the auction. Sam Kinloch, a Clive Emson director and senior auction appraiser, said: “Both commercial units, which are currently let, are considered ideal for continued investment, hence the bidding interest.” Clive Emson’s next online auction closes on Wednesday, September 23. Lot entries close on Tuesday, September 1, with the online catalogue available on Monday, September 7. A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton: In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news, I am asking you to please purchase a copy of our newspapers. With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspapers. Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis. Stay safe, and best wishes.