It was a sad day in Wales when it emerged that nine Hyper Value stores were closing. The brand, which has come to be synonymous with cheap, crap goodies, has been part of the fabric of the country’s back streets for many years now.

However, not all is lost for the students of Cardiff. While the city centre store may be closing down, the Woodville Road branch is showing no signs of shutting its doors just yet. Rest assured readers, you’ll still be able to invest in Barry Island cups for a while.