On an overcast October afternoon, a steady stream of shoppers trundle along Prestwich's main shopping parade. Flanked by rows of shops on either side, they stop and chat to friends and familiar faces.
For almost half a century, the Longfield Centre has been at the heart of Prestwich town centre. Built in the early 1970s, it remains home to a proud community of mostly independent businesses. READ MORE: 'It won't get me': Pensioner's vow as Bury celebrates hitting 200,000 Covid jabs But while the sense of community is palpable, the shopping centre itself is tired and outdated.
Its dingy walkways and austere appearance belie Prestwich's reputation as a thriving suburb. Now plans are being drawn up to regenerate the ageing precinct.
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