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Nikki Golding says her business was nearly destroyed by hackers

By Charlie Jones

BBC News, Suffolk

A woman who lost her Instagram account after being hacked said she was "so grateful" to thousands of strangers who have saved her small business.

Nikki Golding found orders for her children's clothing firm dropped to zero after her Instagram account with nearly 50,000 followers was hacked.

The 36-year-old created a new page and recorded a tearful video explaining what had happened which went viral.

"I can't believe so many strangers have supported me," said Mrs Golding.

"It has changed my life. It has kept my business going. It just goes to show that kindness can conquer all."

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Tearful video prompts kindness of strangers to help save Nikki's business

She launched her business Rose and Guy eight years ago and gradually built up followers, with 95% of her business coming through the social media site.