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Retail Titan vs. Regional Mayor: Mike Ashley Slams Andy Burnham’s ‘Populist’ High Street Vision

Frasers Group founder Mike Ashley has launched a scathing critique of Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s plans for town center regeneration. Ashley claims the proposed interventions are political...

Aug 27, 2026 5 min read

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Beyond the Boarded Windows: Why the Former BHS Site Remains a 'Continuing Nightmare'

Eight years after the collapse of British Home Stores, many of its most prominent locations remain empty, rotting shells. Local communities are now grappling with the 'continuing nightmare' of urban d...

Aug 3, 2026 5 min read