EXCLUSIVE: Once named the saddest, the town is still struggling nearly a decade on.

A pretty UK county known for its rich history, dramatic landscapes, and cultural heritage is working to breathe new life into its town centres. Empty shops in County Durham may soon be auctioned off ...

It has been a difficult year for town centres up and down the UK, marked by widespread shop and bank closures. Businesses have been forced to grapple with a rise in operating costs as well as ...