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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Alex McIntyre & Paige Oldfield

The town shopping centre that 'residents did not want'

When Barons Quay shopping centre opened its doors in 2016, it was hoped it would transform Northwich town entre.

But six years later, many of the units still sit empty - with just under three-quarters of the 225,000 sq ft site occupied.

Once completed, the £80m project brought in big names including Asda and Odeon, with smaller units also currently occupied by brands such as H&M, River Island, Bear Coffee, Sports Direct and Card Factory. A total of 18 lettings have been completed since opening, according to Cheshire West and Chester Council.

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