Portas Towns: Shop Vacancies

While some Portas towns have seen a drop their shop vacancy rates others, like Nelson (pictured) have remained high. Samantha Fenwick visits the East Lancashire town to find out why.

30 May 2013

7 minutes

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You and Yours—Portas towns and contactless card payments

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