Art celebrating Reading appears at The Oracle centre: Art that celebrates Reading has appeared as work to transform a closed department store at The Oracle Shopp ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24196710.art-celebrating-reading-appears-oracle-centre/
'Stylish' M&S £11 joggers in 43 sizes getting 5,000 five star reviews: Some of Marks and Spencer's £14 joggers have been reduced to £11 in the sale ...
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/ms-stylish-11-joggers-come-28794900
Fraser House Airbnbs closed down as Aberdeen neighbours claim they are being 'used by sex workers'
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6407576/airbnb-licenses-revoked-over-fraser-house-sex-workers-claim/
Bournemouth student accommodation work well under way: WORK is well under way to breathe new life into the old House of Fraser building in Bournemouth town ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24143001.bournemouth-student-accommodation-work-well-way/
Reading residents say town centre has changed for worse: “There used to be a market that sold everything you would need along the Butts,” Ms Matta said ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24122976.reading-residents-say-town-centre-changed-worse/
Hollowed-out department stores offer an opportunity for the high street: The UK government wants them converted to homes but that is misguided — the buildings ...
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Cavendish House owners considering mixed-use redevelopment with housing: Canada Life is also exploring options for the continued temporary use of the building ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cavendish-house-owners-ponder-substantial-9104478
‘Big mausoleums of stuff’: Cheltenham is latest town to mourn loss of beloved department store
theguardian.com/money/2024/feb/17/big-mausoleums-of-stuff-cheltenham-is-latest-town-to-mourn-loss-of-beloved-department-store
Inside the new Teesside furniture outlet dubbed the 'first like it in the area': The Home Furniture Outlet sources surplus and clearance stock from some of the ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/new-teesside-furniture-outlet-dubbed-28593014
The last day Cavendish House could be open in Cheltenham: The store has been serving customers in the Promenade since 1823
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/customers-told-last-day-cavendish-9103709
'It’s better than being stood empty': Reaction to Middlesbrough House of Fraser £2m overhaul plansbitly.ws/3cEg2
🏬 Bournemouth's old House of Fraser building, which is to be converted into student accommodation, has been given a new name
👀 It has been named Bright House ... Show more
Update for Hollywood Bowl to occupy Oracle Reading: A project that will see a bowling centre to occupy the former House of Fraser at The Oracle in Reading has ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24166588.update-hollywood-bowl-occupy-oracle-reading/
'End of an era' as centuries-old department store confirms closure: Shoppers have spoken of their shock after noticing closing-down signs in the shop window
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cavendish-house-cheltenham-closing-updates-9042555
People have been discussing what they would like to see replace House of Fraser when it closes at Cavendish House in Cheltenham
Landmark Middlesbrough tower blocks to be reduced to rubble as demolition plans green-littinyurl.com/3srm494d
House of Fraser project receives share of £300,000 funding: A NUMBER of exciting projects have been given their share of nearly £300,000 worth of funding.
malverngazette.co.uk/news/24063332.house-fraser-project-receives-share-300-000-funding/
Misguided's 99% off online sale has skirts for as cheap as 34p: That's right, a co-ord wrap tie detail mini skirt that would normally cost you £34 is on ...
nottinghampost.com/whats-on/shopping/misguided-99-online-sale-skirts-9127228
Horrified Aberdeen families claim sex workers parade their clients through city centre flat block
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeen-aberdeenshire/6382067/aberdeen-airbnb-sex-worker-claims/
Department store closure could be an 'opportunity' to improve town: Cheltenham Borough Council wants to work with owners Canada Life Investments to bring forward ...
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cavendish-house-closure-could-exciting-9056037
House of Fraser overhaul and landmark tower blocks demolition plans : There have been plenty of exciting planning updates in the last fortnight on Teesside - ...
gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/house-fraser-overhaul-landmark-tower-28594760
Poole building plot in Lilliput on sale for just under £3m: A building plot in Lilliput in Poole is currently on the market for just under £3 million with ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24120153.poole-building-plot-lilliput-sale-just-3m/
New Doughty Road depot to bring more than 300 employees to Grimsby town centre: More than 1,000 Council and partner staff will then be based in Grimsby town ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/new-doughty-road-depot-bring-9100920
Major blow for Surrey town's former House of Fraser building: A Surrey council faces a hefty bill to remove dangerous asbestos and fix the crumbling, leaky roof
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/major-blow-after-asbestos-found-28582751
Caffe Nero customers reassured over Cavendish House closure: The popular chain has a coffee shop in the House of Fraser department store that will close by April
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/caffe-nero-customers-reassured-over-9079206
House of Fraser Cavendish House in Cheltenham due to close: AN iconic and historic department store in Gloucestershire is due to close its doors.
stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/24059103.house-fraser-cavendish-house-cheltenham-due-close/
Hollywood Bowl gearing up to open at The Oracle Reading: Hollywood Bowl is making preparations for its opening date at The Oracle as the shopping destination ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24051209.hollywood-bowl-gearing-open-oracle-reading/
Hollywood Bowl and TK Maxx Reading opening date revealed: The expected opening date of two big names joining the Oracle has been revealed.
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/24008047.hollywood-bowl-tk-maxx-reading-opening-date-revealed/
House of Fraser in Bournemouth town centre to be developed: MAJOR plans which could help in Bournemouth town centre’s regeneration have cleared an important ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24008228.house-fraser-bournemouth-town-centre-developed/
New hope for delayed city centre revamp: Businesses told to expect problem-hit scheme to be finally completed in 2024
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/new-hope-delayed-16m-plymouth-9001056
Reading residents react to TK Maxx and Hollywood Bowl coming: Residents in Reading have mixed feelings about two new names replacing House of Fraser ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23980240.reading-residents-react-tk-maxx-hollywood-bowl-coming/
Bowling and TK Maxx coming to The Oracle in Reading: The Oracle shopping centre in Reading is set to welcome two huge names that will replace the House of Fraser ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23967042.bowling-tk-maxx-coming-oracle-reading/
Top five stories in Reading this week: Here are the top five stories in Reading this week (Saturday, December 2 and Saturday, December 9).
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23979973.top-five-stories-reading-week/
A fascinating look back in time inside iconic Grimsby multi-storey flats before they were demolished www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/gallery/fascinating-look-back-time-inside-8961551
Timeline of the Oracle Reading redevelopment plans: In this article, find out how the redevelopment plans for The Oracle Shopping Centre have progress amid ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23931550.timeline-oracle-reading-redevelopment-plans/
Swanky Exeter hotel has new management a year after opening: Hotel Indigo Exeter - previously House of Fraser - is now being run by Focus Hotels Management
devonlive.com/news/devon-news/swanky-exeter-hotel-new-management-8966864
Rebecca Buchan: Could the return of Frasers be the retail renaissance we've been waiting for?
pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/6239020/rebecca-buchan-return-of-frasers-to-aberdeen/
Plymouth city centre revamp unveiled: Hoardings come down in New George Street to reveal trees planted above rain gardens
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/glimpse-future-plymouth-city-centre-8909401
House of Fraser in the Oracle Reading to close today: T
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23885856.house-fraser-oracle-reading-close-today/
Sneak peak inside new Space NK store opening in The Oracle: A new one-stop beauty shop is set to open its doors today (4/11) with a host of exclusive brands ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23901516.sneak-peak-inside-new-one-stop-beauty-shop-opening-oracle/
Quick Glance: New Space NK Store Opening in The Oracle
- A new beauty shop is opening today (4/11) with exclusive brands.
- Space NK is excited to introduce exclusive brands to Reading.
- The opening will take place on Saturday, November 7 at 10 am within The Oracle shopping centre.
- The new store will stock Selena Gomez's new brand, Rare Beauty.
Three word trick if you've left Christmas present shopping late: The worst thing you can do if you have left your Christmas shopping to the last minute is panic
walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/three-word-trick-youve-left-28295444
Details have emerged about the council's plans for the House of Fraser building it bought a couple of weeks ago - www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/plans-former-house-fraser-grimsby-8977363
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group on track to report record profits as sales surge at Sports Direct
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Caffe Nero opening new coffee house next to Smyths Toys: Bid to replace Hilarys Blinds off Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/caffe-nero-opening-new-coffee-8962087
House of Fraser building bought by North East Lincolnshire Council: The purchase comes amid NELC's drive to 'transform the town centre'
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/house-fraser-building-stood-empty-8954739
House of Fraser announces closure of store in Essex shopping centre: The chain has thanked staff for their work and pledged to try and find them new roles ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/house-fraser-announces-closure-lakeside-8856597
Boss of major high street shop warns it could 'disappear forever': He said it was a 'broken business'
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/boss-major-high-street-shop-27868559
The M.E.N. can reveal why the project is delayed and why House of Fraser has benefitted from ‘effectively a rent-free lease'
Full story: bit.ly/40kmVtH
The forgotten subway tunnel running under Deansgate you can no longer use: Those with long memories will remember using the tunnel while traffic raced overhead
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/secret-subway-tunnel-running-beneath-27927537
Drug dealer found with £3,200 worth of designer clothes when house raided: Norman Mohammed, 33, was found with an Avirex baseball jacket worth £1 ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/drug-dealer-found-3200-worth-27859987
Bargains in Reading's House of Fraser closing down sale: We all love a bargain, but some items in the House of Fraser sale seem pretty weird ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23806829.list-8-weird-bargains-house-fraser-sale-reading/
Quick Glance: Special Deals at House of Fraser Closing Sale in Reading
- 20% off non-sale items, with up to 50% discount on furniture.
- Various bottles of Prime available at House of Fraser, but without sale tags, you may have to pay full price.
- House of Fraser offers designer clothing for children.
- Sale includes mini Ralph Lauren shirts, Barbour coats, and Guess jumpers.
House of Fraser announces closure date for Reading store: A popular department store in Reading town centre has announced its closure date.
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23772538.house-fraser-announces-closure-date-reading-store/
House of Fraser closing down, huge sale at Oracle Reading: The ‘death of the high street’ saga continues with the imminent closure of Reading's iconic House of ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23799911.house-fraser-closing-huge-sale-oracle-reading/
Quick Glance: House of Fraser Closing Down, Massive Sale at Oracle Reading
- The iconic House of Fraser branch in Reading is closing down, adding to the ongoing 'death of the high street' narrative.
- The flagship department store, which opened in 1999 alongside The Oracle, has weathered two recessions and a global pandemic but recently announced its closure.
- The House of Fraser store in Reading has been a fixture since 1999 and is considered one of the last of its kind in the region.
- Plans are underway to redevelop The Oracle shopping centre, with House of Fraser being divided into three units. No details on future occupants have been revealed.
Top five stories in Reading this week: Edit article|
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23810180.top-five-stories-reading-week/
House of Frasers customers "gutted" following closure announcement: Devastated shoppers have said that it is the ‘end of an era’ for Reading after ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23779055.house-frasers-customers-gutted-following-closure-announcement/
Quick Glance: House of Fraser customers disappointed following closure announcement
- Upset customers describe the closure of House of Fraser as the "end of an era" for Reading.
- Some are disappointed by the closure, while others say they are not surprised.
- A former employee of House of Fraser expressed being "disappointed" to see the closure after many years.
- Retailers have always emphasized "Use it or lose it".
Major changes to The Oracle Reading stores coming: The fate of what will happen to the two department stores in The Oracle has been decided in one of the biggest ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23775017.major-changes-oracle-reading-stores-coming/
Quick Glance: Significant changes to The Oracle Reading stores
- The Oracle shopping centre in Reading had two major department stores, House of Fraser and Debenhams, when it opened in 1999.
- Hammerson's planning agents, Turley, argue that the demand for department stores is declining and the proposed changes will attract more businesses.
- In the past 24 years, our shopping habits and the way we purchase and select items have drastically changed.
- This decision removes a condition from the 1997 planning approval for The Oracle, which restricted the two largest units in the center for department store use only.
Waltham woman who's worked with Ariana Grande opens up new boutique: Scarlett Burton has spent a decade in the make up industry and wants to 'give local ...
grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/waltham-woman-whos-worked-ariana-8782258
Major The Oracle Reading store plans to be decided: The Oracle shopping centre in Reading is due to be transformed for the foreseeable future as major changes to ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23759951.major-oracle-reading-store-plans-decided/
Quick Glance: The Oracle Reading: Major Changes Planned
- Hammerson plans to divide the largest stores in The Oracle to provide greater flexibility for potential occupants.
- The changes involve dividing up the department stores House of Fraser and the former Next Beauty & Home into three units each.
- Hammerson wants to respond to changing shopping habits by providing more flexibility for future occupants, including retail, restaurant businesses, gym groups, and even medical practitioners.
- The decision on the project will be made at a meeting of the Reading Borough Council planning applications committee on September 6.
Mohamed Fayed's casual relationship with the truth held back his business achievements
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Quick Glance: Mohamed Al Fayed: Former Harrods and Fulham FC Owner Passes Away at 94
- Mohamed Al Fayed has passed away at the age of 94.
- The Egyptian-born businessman was well known for his ownership of Harrods department store and Fulham football club in London.
- In May 2010, he sold Harrods to Qatar Holdings.
- Three years later, he also sold Fulham FC to US entrepreneur Shahid Khan.
Zara to move into old House of Fraser store at Meadowhall as part of national expansion strategy
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Quick Glance: Zara expands national presence with new Meadowhall store
- Leading fashion brand Zara is moving into the former House of Fraser store in Meadowhall to expand its presence at the Sheffield shopping centre.
- Zara is relocating from its current space in the shopping centre to a 35,000 square foot space previously occupied by House of Fraser until January 2021.
- The new Zara store will open in Spring 2024.
- The retailer is also preparing to move into the former Topshop store in Trinity Leeds shopping centre next year as part of a broader strategy by the parent group Inditex to focus on larger stores in premium shopping locations.
House of Fraser’s eerie closing down sale as Fenwick rumoured to take over: The store is offering 20 percent off everything
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/gallery/eerie-empty-floors-house-frasers-27629305
'I went to my favourite café for final time and saw furniture sold off': The adorable café is located at the top of House of Fraser in Guildford
getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/i-went-favourite-surrey-tearoom-27805995
House of Fraser's bare shelves as Guildford store closes this week: Pictures show the department store with bare shelves and unoccupied kiosks
getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/gallery/house-frasers-bare-shelves-guildford-27804673
Inside final days of House of Fraser as toys and furniture flogged : The initial closing time for Solihull's iconic department store was first given as July ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/inside-final-days-solihull-house-27562393
Council could move into vacant Surrey House of Fraser building: “The second floor could be a potential location for Surrey Heath Borough Council's relocated ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heath-council-could-move-27719843
Closing date announced for Guildford House of Fraser: Future plans for the High Street building are not yet known
getsurrey.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/guildford-house-fraser-closing-date-27452159
Former House of Fraser store to get new lease of life: A 15-year lease on the building has been signed
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/former-house-fraser-building-cotswolds-8752206
Surrey Heath could be bankrupt in 'as little as 2 years' says leader: "Even if we ceased all borough council-provided services and expenditure today ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/surrey-heath-council-could-bankrupt-27709114
Top five stories in Reading this week: HERE are five of the top stories in Reading this week (August 6 to August 12).
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23749759.top-five-stories-reading-week/
Changes at The Oracle Reading could see store close: A fresh plan has submitted to make changes to the House of Fraser and Next Beauty at Home stores to make way ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23664012.changes-oracle-reading-see-store-close/
Large house spiders scuttling into homes to mate: Large spiders are scuttling into homes for one very romantic reason.
malverngazette.co.uk/news/23776823.large-house-spiders-scuttling-homes-mate/
Council approves plans to split The Oracle's department stores into new units: Department stores have acted as anchors at The Oracle since it opened in 1999
getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/plans-divide-oracles-next-house-27677628
Next and House of Fraser could vacate The Oracle as owners submit new plans: The Oracle's owners hope to repeal an original section of the planning ...
getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/next-house-fraser-oracle-reading-27359709
Quick Glance: House of Fraser and Next Could Potentially Leave The Oracle as Owners Submit New Plans
- The retail center's owners have submitted plans to revoke a condition in The Oracle's original planning permission that prohibits the division of department stores into smaller shops.
- Plans have been developed by Turley, a planning and development consultant, to divide the existing department stores into smaller units suitable for multiple shops, cafes, or restaurants.
- Hammerson, one of the owners of The Oracle, hopes that the plans will allow for the reoccupation of the units and the introduction of units that meet market demands.
- The proposed changes aim to ensure the vitality and viability of Reading town center while replacing the outdated restriction with a more suitable use of available space.
The Oracle Reading store changes: what you need to know: A plan for The Oracle in Reading has been submitted which could bring historic changes to shopping ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23667158.oracle-reading-store-changes-need-know/
Quick Glance: Changes at The Oracle Reading may lead to store closure
- House of Fraser has been present at The Oracle shopping centre since its opening in 1999.
- The centre's owners, Hammerson, have presented plans for the future of House of Fraser and Debenhams.
- The plan aims to modify this condition while preserving a minimum of 1,000 square metres of space for a department store.
- This would allow the remaining space at House of Fraser and the Next Beauty at Home units to be divided for other retailers' use.
Things got a bit wet in House of Fraser over the weekend www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/absolute-scenes-cabot-circus-house-8708507
House of Fraser: Howell's renovation reveals historic Chapel: The chapel was hidden inside the department store and can now can be seen from the streets.
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Quick Glance: Historic Chapel Unveiled in Howells Renovation
- Howells renovation reveals 200-year-old chapel
- Bethany Baptist Chapel has been uncovered during the demolition of a wall in the Howells building
- A 200-year-old chapel that was hidden inside a Cardiff department store can now be seen from the streets
- Howells store retained many of the original features of the chapel
Five top stories in Reading this week: HERE are five of the top news stories in Reading this week (July 17 to 22).
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23674004.five-top-stories-reading-week/
Bournemouth residents object to nightclub in former House of Fraser: RESIDENTS have come out in force with the message: “we don’t want any more nightclubs in our ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/23715361.bournemouth-residents-object-nightclub-former-house-fraser/
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