An Aldershot woman who launched her business at Wellington Centre Microshops, which is aimed at traders who want to try their first bricks and mortar space, is celebrating after moving into her first shop.

The MP Tom Hunt visited the Microshops site in Carr Street recently and was impressed how we had transformed an empty shop unit into a thriving hub, filled with local entrepreneurs who want to try their first retail experience without the burden of long leases.

The one-day Christmas fayre at Ipswich Microshops took place today, had crafts, food and Christmas cheer on offer all while raising money for a good cause.

See what the local press thinks of Microshops Pavilion Place Thornaby.

Located inside the old Argos building on Church Street, Microshops is a shopping space designed for independent traders and entrepreneurs in the town centre.

A new retail concept, aimed at attracting fledgling retailers, is on track to open in Ipswich later this month.

A psychic medium has expanded his Thornaby 'spiritual boutique', moving to a larger premises after his "witchy trinkets" and hand-made gifts proved a hit with shoppers.

National commercial property and investment company LCP has launched a new and exciting retail concept, aimed at attracting fledgling retailers who want to try their first bricks and mortar selling space.