[garinda]

Sadly, along with many other places in the country, it is depressing to see the ever growing number of empty shops in Accrington.

However, it is heartening, after looking so down-at-heel for quite some while, to see two new businesses in the Victorian Arcade.

They look like they're really trying to make a go of it. Well stocked, eye-catching displays.

Together with the newish dressmaker's/alterations place in there, who also make an effort to make their window displays look attractive, it's made such a difference, when you walk through there now.

Would I want to set up a jewellery, and designer kid's shoe shop in there?

No, I wouldn't personally invest in those two types of businesses, but I sincerely wish them every success, and hope they're in there for the long-term.