Crown Walk in Taunton faces criticism for its run-down state, raising safety concerns and development obstacles. Taunton’s Crown Walk: Derelict Appearance and Safety Concerns Raised Barry Williams is worried about Crown Walk’s appearance. It is in Taunton town centre, and he thinks it looks run-down and unsafe. He mentioned health and safety concerns as well,…
Co-op cites financial losses for closure, set for May. Council members express concern for residents dependent on services. Oakworth Co-op Post Office Faces Closure Due to Unsustainable Losses Hey, guess what’s happening in Oakworth. The Co-op store is shutting down its post office. It looks like it will close by the end of May. The…
Homebase in Bracknell closes, sparking varied reactions from local shoppers regarding product preferences and location. Bracknell Homebase Shuts Down Reactions Mixed Among Shoppers Homebase sits on Wokingham Road. It has supplied Bracknell with home items for years. Closures shocked people after their troubles in November. The Range bought up to seventy Homebase stores. CDS Superstores…
Mega City Comics, a Camden institution, is saved by Forbidden Planet. The comic shop will soon reopen after closing in January. Camden’s Iconic Mega City Comics Saved Weeks After Closing Down A comic shop in Camden was saved; it almost shut down after 43 years. Mega City Comics closed in January because the owner, Martin…
Shoppers in Bradford on Avon have mixed feelings about new self-service checkouts at Sainsbury’s, with concerns about job losses. Bradford on Avon Sainsbury’s Shoppers Debate Checkout Changes In February 2024, trouble brewed at a store. Shoppers at a Sainsbury’s may go elsewhere because the Bradford on Avon shop had just been redone and more self-service…
Residents express a strong desire for improved shopping in Andover, missing brand names like Primark and diverse retail options. Andover Shopping Scene Residents Yearn for Primark and Brand Diversity A letter about local shops got people talking. Folks want Andover’s shops to be great again. One resident, John Guerrati, remembers the town in 1967. He…
Development starts on former Madison Hotel site in Gablecross after fire. New shops, garden center, and Costa planned. Swindon Hotel Site Work Begins After 2016 Fire Destruction The construction site is on Oxford Road. It’s where the Madison Hotel used to be, in Gablecross. You can spot JCB diggers and trucks there, working near the…
Councillor Ian Fisher calls on Ipswich Borough Council to allocate £306,000 from reserves to aid businesses facing tax relief cuts. Ipswich Councillor Urges Release of £306,000 for Local Businesses Hey, listen to this local news! Ian Fisher wants a change. He leads the Conservative group. It involves Ipswich Borough Council’s budget. This concerns the year…
Nox, a gothic boutique offering elegant rock and roll items, opens in York’s Goodramgate, drawing crowds on its first day. York Welcomes Nox: A New Gothic Boutique Opens on Goodramgate Nox of York opened today, February 15th. They are on Goodramgate. The shop offers gothic rock and roll items that are uniquely elegant. Hannah Heretik…
The Arcade in Swindon’s Brunel Centre is closed, prompting concerns and questions about its future redevelopment. Swindon Shopping Centre Closure Fuels Speculation About Future Plans The Arcade in the Brunel Centre closed last November. You can still reach Buzz Gym and the Polish shop because they have their own separate entrances. Barriers block the entrance…