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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....
Marshall's Yard Raises £1,456.54 for the Dransfield Foundation through the centre's festive fundraising
17 Jan 2026Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough has raised an impressive £1,456.54 for the Dransfield Foundation after a packed programme of Christmas fundraising activities. Throughout December, the centre welcomed hundreds of families to its Santa’s Grotto, one of the highlights of a busy festive calendar. The...
Five Valleys Shopping Centre welcomes 2.6 million visitors in 2025 following year of strong growth
9 Jan 2026The team at Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud are celebrating a successful year, with annual footfall rising by 12.5% in 2025, welcoming 2.6 million visitors to the centre over the course of the year. Total footfall reached 2.6 million visits during 2025, reflecting growing confidence in the centre...
Strong trading performance and increased dwell time at Marshall's Yard during 2025
9 Jan 2026Gainsborough’s Marshall’s Yard shopping centre has reported a strong trading performance during 2025, supported by increased visitor engagement, a busy programme of events and continued investment across the centre. Footfall figures for the year show a positive like-for-like performance, increasing...
Another record year for Sanderson Arcade as footfall rises by 8% in 2025
7 Jan 2026Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade has recorded another outstanding year during 2025, achieving strong and consistent growth in footfall and further cementing its position as one of the region’s most successful shopping destinations. By the end of the year, the centre welcomed a total of 3,384,379 visitors,...
Strong visitor number growth at Fox Valley following successful Christmas trading period
7 Jan 2026Fox Valley shopping centre in north Sheffield has reported strong growth in visitor numbers following a successful Christmas shopping period, with footfall continuing to rise year on year. Visitor numbers at the centre reached 248,872 in December 2025, representing a 7.3% like-for-like increase on December...
Statham Custom Cabins to create live build space at Five Valley's Home of Vintage
17 Dec 2025A creative family business known for its bespoke timber cabins is set to take up residence at the new Home of Vintage at Five Valleys, bringing live craftsmanship, workshops and hands-on creativity to the heart of Stroud. Statham Custom Cabins Ltd, run by husband-and-wife team Rigel and Devan Statham,...
Five Valleys to launch Home of Vintage at Gloucestershire's biggest hub for pre-loved, retro and creative finds
17 Nov 2025A brand-new destination for vintage lovers is coming to Stroud! Home of Vintage, launching at Five Valleys, will bring together Gloucestershire’s finest vintage, retro, and pre-loved traders — all under one roof. Set to become the biggest vintage space in the region, Home of Vintage will transform...
Costa Coffee at Marshall’s Yard unveils a fresh new look
29 Oct 2025The much-loved Costa Coffee at Marshall’s Yard has a fresh new look following a major refurbishment that has transformed the popular two-storey coffee shop. A key part of the Marshall’s Yard line-up since the centre opened in 2007, the store has been redesigned with a modern format. The refreshed...
Plans unveiled for Hyde retail and leisure hub, creating 35 new jobs
27 Oct 2025A new retail and leisure development could soon be coming to the southern edge of Hyde, as award winning development company Dransfield Properties has submitted plans to transform a vacant former car dealership site into a modern commercial hub. The proposed scheme will breathe new life into the 0.42-hectare...
Rothschild & Co supports Dransfield Properties and Prospect Estates in strategic refinance of landmark Marshall’s Yard development
27 Oct 2025Rothschild & Co has successfully completed the refinancing of Marshall’s Yard in Gainsborough for Dransfield Properties Ltd (DPL) and its joint venture partner Prospect Estates Ltd, marking the latest chapter in a longstanding relationship. Marshall’s Yard is a unique, retail-led mixed-use scheme...
Fox Valley delivers faster, greener charging for visitors
27 Oct 2025Visitors to Fox Valley Shopping Centre in Stocksbridge, north Sheffield, can now enjoy faster, more convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging, thanks to a partnership with InstaVolt—the UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging provider. The upgrade brings six brand-new 160kW chargers to the main car park,...
Sweet new arrival for Selby as Chocolotte prepares to open at Market Cross
26 Oct 2025Selby’s Market Cross Shopping Centre is set to welcome a delicious new addition this November, as local entrepreneur Charlotte Hanger prepares to open her first business — Chocolotte — a dessert and milkshake shop born from a love of all things sweet. Aiming for opening on Saturday 29th November,...