Mark Shipperlee News Today

News - Teesdale Mercury

AFTER the closure of a number of popular chains in Hexham, concerns have been raised for the future of town centre shopping - with some suggesting the demise is due to the ease of online shopping, high business rents and rates and even poor council management. Weve asked our online readers what Hexham needs - in their view - to remain a thriving market town. Emma Andrews said: "There seems to be a roughly equal split between those who want shops like Primark, Poundland, and other multinat...