• Is The Maltings in terminal decline?

  By paulhow1

  The Maltings is dying due to the Landlord Barret, If he wants it to be succesful he should be...

            

   

  By CarlyBaldwin at 13:11 on 03/02/12

  

  This weeks Advertiser has highlighted the current state of The Maltings shopping centre - and warned that things could get even worse. According to the newspaper - www.uttoxeter-news.co.uk - business owners claim they are being 'driven out' of the precinct, due to the high cost of renting units. Two businesses left the centre this week, meaning that now almost half of the units are unoccupied. Both businesses - Subway and Moorland...

• How would you attract more festive shoppers?

  By parry_mrs

  No it is definately no enough. As somone who knows two former traders I can definately say that a...

            

   

  By CarlyBaldwin at 12:40 on 27/10/11

  

  Last week, East Staffordshire Borough Council announced their plans to offer free parking for Uttoxeter town centre shoppers on Wednesday mornings during December. The council say thet are working closely with local traders, and this initiative is designed to encourage shoppers into the town. The car parks on Trinity Road, Carlton Square, Fairfield Road and at The Maltings will be free to park at between 9am and 1pm on December 7, 14...

• Are these the best independent retailers in Staffordshire?

  By Longton101

  Alpha Tyres in Fenton and Top Gear in Dresden, give you good advice, help you all they can and won't...

            

   

  By elksie at 13:22 on 15/08/11

  

  IN these tough economic times, everyone is looking for a bargain and ways of cutting back the cost of their shopping. It can be especially tough for independent retailers who may struggle to compete with the pricing power of large chains and the low operating costs of web-based shops. That said, independents can survive and indeed thrive when they concentrate on a specific niche and deliver excellent customer service. But where are...

• Fears over bullying at Werrington offenders' centre

  By Longton101

  Nooneshome, murder is not all that common you know, most will never have it happen in there family...

            

   

  By The Sentinel at 10:30 on 27/07/11

  

  AN INSPECTION of a young offenders' institution has found it to be an "essentially safe" place, but bullying and intimidation are a "significant" problem. HMYOI Werrington was roundly praised in the report, published by Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons. The institution was described in the report as "an essentially safe, respectful and purposeful establishment", despite recently taking in a...

• Celebrate Uttoxeter's parks

  By parry_mrs

  This should deffo be a regular thing! We are lucky to have lots of parks and countryside here and we...

            

   

  By CarlyBaldwin at 16:32 on 19/07/11

  

  Next week is National Love Parks Week, which aims to encourage people to make the most of their local parks and open spaces. The British weather might not always permit a day out - or even a stroll - in the park, but, according to the campaign, 91% of British people believe that green spaces and parks improve their quality of life. Do you agree? How often do you visit Bramshall Road Park, or any other parks or open spaces in your...

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