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After the former Royal Quays was sold in 2023 and rebranded to Newcastle Quays, those working in the complex have seen plenty of positive change The lightning clock at Newcastle Quays Retail Park in North Tyneside(Image: Chronicle Live) Newcastle Quays, or Royal Quays as it was formerly known, was a …

There’s a sense of mourning in the air 03:59, 28 Feb 2026Updated 10:12, 28 Feb 2026 Despite the sad news that Swansea’s Marks and Spencer store would closing later this year, the shop was still as busy as usual(Image: Indigo Jones) M&S cafe connects generations. It’s the place where mothers …

– Check reviews on search engines and third party websites– Watch out for heavily discounted, ‘too good to be true’ prices and huge closing down sales– Be mindful of the targeted shopping adverts in your social media feeds – this is often how customers are drawn in– Consider whether images …

Julian Oxborough had worked at the store for more than 10 years before being dismissed for gross misconduct Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor 08:31, 14 Feb 2026Updated 08:42, 14 Feb 2026 An investigation took place over allegations of gross misconduct (stock image)(Image: Getty ) A Lidl employee was dismissed …

Marks and Spencer has unveiled a list of 500 potential locations for new and revamped Food stores as it plans to double the size of its food business The retail giant is planning a major expansion(Image: Getty Images) Marks and Spencer has revealed plans for a new flagship store as …

As this week has seen the end of an era for Nuneaton town centre, we have taken a look back at the former home of Wilko on Church Street. The final walls of the building were pulled down on Wednesday (January 7). It marks not only the end of the …

It has been a turbulent 24 hours at The Potteries Centre The Potteries Centre in Hanley(Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel) A new owner has snapped up Stoke-on-Trent’s biggest shopping centre. Belgate Estates is the new owner of The Potteries Centre. The Potteries Centre is today continuing to remain tight-lipped …

Avoid cold seats and frosty windows with Aldi’s latest SpecialBuys Aldi has a new gadget for drivers(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images) With cold weather and rain in Merseyside this week, leaving the house to go work, run errands or do the school run might seem a bit daunting. …

Butter is a common item in many people’s shopping baskets, whether it’s used for cooking or sandwich-making. The cost of this fridge essential item has been on the rise in recent years, particularly for pure blocks of butter that contain no added oils. After switching from spreadable to block butter, …

With less then a fortnight until Christmas Day, shoppers are pencilling in postage cut-off dates on their calendars to ensure their presents arrive on time. To help navigate the festive frenzy, courier comparison service Parcel2Go has put together a useful list of cut-off dates for major delivery companies. Of course, …