‘It’s just coffee shops, nail salons and a bunch of thugs’

A charity volunteer has condemned the state of the city centre after he was attacked by two youths while shopping. Anthony Boxell, 51, says Ashford is now all “coffee shops, nail salons and a bunch of criminals” after he was mugged at Park Mall. Anthony Boxell has condemned the state of Ashford town centre after … Read more

‘Final nail in the coffin’ as the popular Manchester restaurant announces its closure

The owner of a popular city center restaurant has issued a desperate appeal for help after announcing its shock closure. Peru Perdu, based in the Cotton Factory at the Whitworth Locke hotel on Princess Street, will close permanently in early June after the building’s owners were notified. Run by owner Jennifer Hughes, the venue has … Read more