# UK Cities Love Indie Coffee Shops

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Podcast: [Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leicester-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589499)
Published: 2026-06-22T05:35:36+00:00
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Coffee lovers in the UK are ditching chains for indie spots—41% prefer local cafes. Brighton leads the pack with nearly 58 independent shops per 100,000 people and 75% local ownership, followed by Norwich and Swansea. Milton Keynes? More chains than charm. Your perfect brew? Probably local. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/351a4d95ac3b4f8f

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