Another big name coming to Ravenside

Site owners Land Securities announced home improvement chain Wickes intends to move into on the new units at Brett Drive.

Planning permission for the store was granted outline approval last week and already Land Securities has submitted an amended application to address the concerns of the council regarding parking and landscaping.

The arrival of Wickes will provide on-site competition for newly-revamped B&Q.

Meanwhile Tesco has applied for an even greater store extension.

The supermarket giant was granted permission to extend into Brett Drive last September following a public inquiry. Now it says it needs even more warehouse and storage space and submitted a further application this week.

Fast food outlet KFC is another major national chain hoping to move into one of the new units.

Ravenside shoppers have been facing upheaval during big changes to the car park.

Traders have put up 'Business as Ususual' signs in an effort to persuade shoppers to keep calling.

Parking problems have eased over the last few days.