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Market Cross welcomes fresh improvements as part of £100,000 investment
3 Jul 2026Market Cross is undergoing a series of exciting improvements as part of a £100,000 investment programme aimed at enhancing the centre for both tenants and visitors. Marking the start of the changes, Elaine’s Cards and Gifts has relocated to the former Coopers unit opposite Costa Coffee. The new,...
Morpeth Rotary honours Dransfield Foundation with prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship
19 Jun 2026The Dransfield Foundation and its founder, Mark Dransfield, have been awarded the prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship by Morpeth Rotary Club in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the local community. The honour - the highest presented by Rotary - acknowledges the Foundation’s charitable...
Steelwork rises for new M&S Foodhall at Fox Valley ahead of autumn opening
18 Jun 2026The new Marks & Spencer Foodhall at Fox Valley in north Sheffield has reached a major construction milestone this month, with the steelwork for the building now rising on site ahead of a scheduled autumn opening. The striking steel frame marks the next phase in delivering the multi‑million‑pound...
Handelsbanken Morpeth expands at Sanderson Arcade with move to prestigious new offices
10 Jun 2026One of the original office occupiers at Sanderson Arcade is expanding its presence at the award-winning development with a move to larger, newly fitted-out offices within the centre. Local relationship bank Handelsbanken has taken new office space covering 2,690 sq ft at Owen House within the Arcade,...
PureGym opens its doors in Hyde following special launch event
9 Jun 2026PureGym has officially opened its new state‑of‑the‑art facility in Hyde, Greater Manchester, following a special launch event held on Friday 5th June. The opening marks a major milestone in the transformation of the former Audi dealership site at the junction of Stockport Road and Dowson Road. The...
Investment welcomed as King Street improvements mark another step forward for Stroud town centre
5 Jun 2026Local stakeholders and businesses have welcomed the completion of resurfacing works on King Street and King’s Parade, marking another positive step forward for Stroud town centre. The improvements, carried out by Gloucestershire County Council with support from Stroud District Council and Stroud Town...
Much loved Morpeth yoga studio moves to new home at Sanderson Arcade
4 Jun 2026Yoga Den, an independent yoga and wellness studio founded in Morpeth in 2018, is relocating to Sanderson Arcade later this summer - marking an exciting new chapter for the popular local business. After almost eight years at Wellwood House on Dark Lane, Yoga Den is moving into the town centre to create...
Fox Valley marks a decade at the heart of North Sheffield
27 May 2026A landmark destination in north Sheffield is preparing to celebrate a major milestone as Fox Valley shopping centre marks its 10th anniversary. Since opening in June 2016 with a high-profile launch led by Dame Joanna Lumley OBE, Fox Valley has grown into a vibrant retail and leisure hub at the centre...
Five Valleys welcomes new family run arrival and two major business expansions as footfall continues to grow
15 May 2026Five Valleys in Stroud is celebrating a fresh wave of investment this spring, with one long‑established family‑run business relocating to the centre and two popular independents expanding into larger units. The growth comes at a time when footfall continues to grow and momentum across the centre...
Shackletons Gallery toasts first Birthday with Spring Bank Holiday celebration weekend!
12 May 2026Shackleton’s Gallery is marking its first birthday at Fox Valley later this month with a special Spring Bank Holiday weekend of celebrations from 23rd–25th May. The birthday weekend will feature exclusive in‑store offers, birthday cake, and 50 goody bags for the first 50 orders. The award‑winning...
Town centre boost as M&S unveils plans for expanded Sanderson Arcade Food Hall
6 May 2026Plans have been submitted for a significant expansion of the M&S Food Hall at Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth, marking a major vote of confidence in the town centre and a long‑term commitment to its future. The proposals include a brand-new 15‑year lease and a substantial upgrade to the store’s food...
Exciting new chapter on the cards for popular Selby store
5 May 2026A popular Selby town centre store has relocated at Market Cross, with Elaine’s Cards celebrating its new home at the centre. Formerly known as Alexander Cards, the long‑standing store has moved from the Gowthorpe entrance of Market Cross, to a spot opposite Costa Coffee – in between Savers and...
Dame Joanna Lumley opens £31m Five Valleys in Stroud as Home of Vintage marketplace is unveiled
24 Apr 2026Dame Joanna Lumley OBE has officially opened the Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud, unveiling its final development – The Home of Vintage, the region’s largest vintage hall. The ceremony marks the culmination of an eight-year, £31 million regeneration by Yorkshire-based Dransfield Properties...
East Ham Market Place welcomes new arrival as Thérapie Clinic opens its latest London location
17 Apr 2026East Ham Market Place is pleased to welcome Thérapie Clinic, Europe’s leading provider of aesthetic treatments, as it opens its newest location in the heart of East London. The launch marks the brand’s 85th clinic globally and represents a significant addition to the Market Place's growing mix of...
A new chapter for Stroud: Dame Joanna Lumley OBE to officially open Five Valleys and showcase its newest development
8 Apr 2026Gloucestershire is preparing for a major milestone as Dame Joanna Lumley OBE officially opens the newly completed Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud on Thursday 23rd April at 12:30pm. The event marks the culmination of a transformative multi‑million‑pound redevelopment delivered by The Yorkshire...
Historic Mayflower steam train artwork unveiled at Marshalls Yard
2 Apr 2026A striking new piece of art celebrating Gainsborough’s rich rail heritage has been unveiled at Marshalls Yard this week, forming part of a major collaborative project to promote Gainsborough Central Station. The impressive piece, created by IMAGESKOOL, depicts the iconic Mayflower Steam Train and...
Websters Family Butchers celebrates first birthday at Market Cross
26 Mar 2026Award-winning local business Websters Family Butchers is celebrating its first birthday at Market Cross Shopping Centre in Selby, marking a successful first year in the heart of the town centre. Owner Carl Webster opened the shop in April 2025, bringing more than 30 years of butchery experience to his...
New Assistant Centre Manager joins the team at Marshall’s Yard
24 Mar 2026Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough has welcomed Vikki Levick as the centre’s new Assistant Centre Manager. Vikki Levick has taken up the post this month and will be working alongside Centre Manager Melissa Clement, overseeing the day to day running of the Gainsborough shopping destination as well...
Busy opening weekend as Marshall’s Yard welcomes a new Waterstones store
24 Mar 2026Marshall’s Yard is celebrating the successful launch of its newest arrival, Waterstones, which opened on Saturday to a great welcome from customers. The brand‑new 5,123 sq. ft. bookshop welcomed a strong turnout of shoppers throughout its first day. The ribbon was officially cut by the Chairman...
Work underway on £4m Hyde retail and leisure development bringing new store and gym
10 Mar 2026Work has started on a new retail and leisure development on the southern edge of Hyde in Greater Manchester, after planning permission was granted for the regeneration of a vacant former car dealership site. The award-winning development company Dransfield Properties is working with a team of local...
Regatta strengthens long-term commitment to Fox Valley with new 10‑year lease
9 Mar 2026The leading outdoor brand Regatta Great Outdoors has extended its lease at Fox Valley in north Sheffield, committing to a further ten years at the award‑winning retail destination. Regatta was part of the original line‑up when Fox Valley first opened in June 2016 and was launched by Dame Joanna...
New Purpose Built Vets for Pets practice to open at Fox Valley
2 Mar 2026Fox Valley in north Sheffield will welcome a brand‑new, purpose‑built Vets for Pets practice this month. The new practice sits within the long‑established Pets at Home store, which has been a key part of the Fox Valley line‑up since the centre first opened ten years ago. The...
MEP start-up design consultancy joins Harry Brearley House at Fox Valley
25 Feb 2026The team at Fox Valley have welcomed BHBIM - a new building services consultancy - to the office space at Harry Brearley House. BHBIM is a newly established business providing mechanical, electrical and public health engineering solutions to the construction industry, with a focus on using sophisticated...
New wave of independent traders join Stroud's Home of Vintage at Five Valleys
12 Feb 2026Stroud’s Home of Vintage is set for another exciting phase of growth as a host of new independent businesses join the line-up, following the destination’s first phase opening in December. A major new addition is the Five Valleys Gallery, taking one of the large units at the Home of Vintage and showcasing...
Waterstones to open at Marshall's Yard, bringing new jobs and a major national brand to Gainsborough
2 Feb 2026Marshall’s Yard, the award-winning retail and leisure destination in Gainsborough, will welcome the leading bookseller Waterstones to its line-up early this spring. The new Waterstones bookshop will occupy a prominent 5,123 sq. ft. unit at the centre, marking a significant new addition to the centre....