A MUCH-LOVED clothing store has closed 'with a heavy heart' after 18 years.

Menace Childrenswear, located in Paisley, announced the sad news that it has stopped trading. 

Clare and Catherine, who ran the Causeyside Street shop, took to social media to tell their customers. 

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They said: "To all our loyal customers. Menace is no more!

"Like many small businesses - after 18 years trade it’s game over for us.

"Signing out with a heavy heart.

"Wishing you all the very best … it’s been simply wonderful."

More than 200 friends and customers replied to share their thoughts.

One said: "I really can’t begin to tell you how much I’ll miss your amazing baby shop!"

Another said: "So sorry to hear this, I loved coming to your shop when the kids were small."

A third added: "Best wee shop in Paisley, totally gutted. Wish you all the best Catherine."