A group set up to represent independent retailers in Rochdale is to host a debate allowing local business owners the opportunity to cross-examine the town’s three main parliamentary candidates. Read full article
Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 4:33 PM 
The number of empty shops in Leamington more than trebled last year. A survey of more than 700 town centres across the UK showed the Warwickshire shopping venue to have 14.5 per cent of its premises lying vacant in December 2009. But town centre bosses said the town is still a prime venue for independent traders. Read full article
Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 9:30 AM 
A report which reveals more than 14% of Crewe’s shops are empty has been described as ‘alarming’ by the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. The Local Data Company report states that although the number of empty shops in towns across the North West continues to increase, the rate of increase is slowing. Read full article
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM One in ten shops in Ealing Town Centre stood empty in December 2009, an increase of 50per cent in comparison to the year before. According to a report published by the Local Data Company (LDC) there were 425 shops in the town centre with 10.18per cent of those standing vacant at the end of last year. And in December 2008, the number stood at 5.25per cent, showing the number of empty shops nearly doubled in the course of a year. Read full article
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 11:49 AM 
Berwick town centre has seen shop vacancies continue to increase during the past six months, according to a new survey. The Local Data Company reveals that 7.39 per cent of units in Berwick were empty in December... Read full articleMonday, February 22, 2010 at 12:04 PM 
Graffiti daubed on a roadside communications telecom box just outside Paignton declares the town is dead with a 'TQ3 RIP' message. But is the demise of the once vibrant town centre fact or fiction? The latest figures... Read full article
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:59 AM 
A new survey claiming Bracknell has some of the highest levels of empty shop units in the country has been rubbished by the town’s landlords. Bracknell Regeneration Partnership (BRP) says the research carried out by... Read full article
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:17 AM 
Five years ago Leeds was dubbed the 'Knightsbridge of the North' by travel writers for its vibrant mix of buzzy shops, bars and restaurants. But to a visitor walking through the city centre today that description by the... Read full articleMonday, February 22, 2010 at 11:15 AM 
The findings of a survey on numbers of empty shops were announced at the British Property Federation (BPF) Retail Summit last week. The report by the Local Data Company surveyed over 700 locations and gives a position... Read full article
Monday, February 22, 2010 at 9:41 AM 
The recession has left plenty of empty shops on the UK’s High Streets and Aviva is reminding property owners of the importance of having the right insurance in place. According to research by Local Data Company, retail... Read full article
Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 9:43 AM