'We can’t put a barrier on the border': Welsh town fears influx from English Covid hotspots

In Montgomery, the steady flow of tourists from across the border is seen as mixed blessing

Sharon and Tommy Gee, who run the Spar store in Montgomery, a picturesque town in mid-Wales a mile from the English border, admit they are worried.

They operate a friendly shop and are keen both to serve their local community and give a warm welcome to the many visitors drawn by the castle, the cafes, the pubs and the good hiking and cycling routes.