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Morpeth says ‘Ciao’ to Italian traders!
15 May 2012

Morpeth says ‘Ciao’ to Italian traders!

Shops and businesses in Morpeth have been getting out the flags this week to welcome some Italian visitors to the town. Traders from the London-based Mamma Mia Italian Food Market are setting up their stalls for three days startingfrom Thursday 18 M...
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Newcastle Hospital has World First Thanks to Sanderson Arcade!
1 May 2012

Newcastle Hospital has World First Thanks to Sanderson Arcade!

Hundreds of children needing rehabilitation can now follow the actions of 3D cartoon characters to help them recover – thanks to a generous donation from a Northumberland shopping centre. The 3D immersive rehabilitation technology – which is a worl...
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Egg-cellent Event at Sanderson Arcade!
11 Apr 2012

Egg-cellent Event at Sanderson Arcade!

The weekend’s Easter Egg-stravaganza Event was a big hit at Sanderson Arcade with a fun packed day on Saturday at the Morpeth shopping centre. The Easter themed stilt walkers wowed the crowd with their eye catching colourful outfits and a special Ea...
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Easter Bunny Hits Barluga!
4 Apr 2012

Easter Bunny Hits Barluga!

One of the North East’s most stylish gastro pubs is promising Easter fun as part of a weekend of activities in Morpeth. Barluga at the town’s Sanderson Arcade, will be running an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Saturday (April 7), with the promise of a c...
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Easter Eggstravaganza Event at Sanderson Arcade!
2 Apr 2012

Easter Eggstravaganza Event at Sanderson Arcade!

Easter is in full Spring this Saturday (April 7th)as Sanderson Arcade celebrate its Easter Eggstravaganza Event! The event will start at 11.00am with a full day of entertainment and giveaways lined up for the whole family. Easter themed stilt wal...
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Upstairs Downstairs for Stylish North East Bar
30 Mar 2012

Upstairs Downstairs for Stylish North East Bar

One of the North East’s most stylish bars is going “upstairs downstairs” to welcome both diners and drinkers. Since opening in November last year, Barluga, a spacious 120 seat gastro-pub situated over two floors at the stylish Sanderson Arcade in Mo...
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Morpeth Mum Nicola Wins Arcade Super Mum Competition
19 Mar 2012

Morpeth Mum Nicola Wins Arcade Super Mum Competition

Mum of three Nicola Simpson enjoyed an extra special Mother's Day - after being picked out as the winner of the Sanderson Arcade Pamper Hamper Competition. Nicola was nominated by her five year old daughter Mia, with a little help from Dad Ian, ...
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Hobbs Opens Brand New Store at Sanderson Arcade!
19 Mar 2012

Hobbs Opens Brand New Store at Sanderson Arcade!

The fabulous contemporary British fashion brand Hobbs has opened its latest store at Morpeth's Sanderson Arcade. The brand new store was launched with a special opening event on Friday March 16th with customers treated to cake and fizz at the brand ...
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Hobbs Opens its Brand New Store at Sanderson Arcade !
14 Mar 2012

Hobbs Opens its Brand New Store at Sanderson Arcade !

The contemporary British designer fashion brand Hobbs is opening its newest store this Friday – at Morpeth’s Award winning Sanderson Arcade development. It will be the fashion retailer’s first stand alone store in Northumberland and will cover 940 s...
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Frank Bird Menswear - Now open at Sanderson Arcade!
12 Mar 2012

Frank Bird Menswear - Now open at Sanderson Arcade!

The Yorkshire based premium menswear retailer Frank Bird has opened its first North East store here at Sanderson Arcade! The new 890 sq ft store has opened along theArcade's gallery and is joined by the classic women’s fashion and footwear retailer ...
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Frank Bird Menswear takes off this week at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade!
6 Mar 2012

Frank Bird Menswear takes off this week at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade!

The Yorkshire based premium menswear retailer Frank Bird is spreading the company’s wings with a stylish new Morpeth store opening this week at the town’s Sanderson Arcade. The new 890 sq ft store will be opening along the Edwardian style gallery at...
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Stores Celebrate First Birthday at the Arcade!
6 Mar 2012

Stores Celebrate First Birthday at the Arcade!

Its celebration time this weekend as JoJo Maman Bebe and Mountain Warehousemark their first birthdays at Sanderson Arcade! One year after opening their stores at the Arcade, the stores are celebrating on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th of March by off...
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Make Your Yummy Mum feel special this Mothers Day with Sanderson Arcade!
23 Feb 2012

Make Your Yummy Mum feel special this Mothers Day with Sanderson Arcade!

The team at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade are on the look out for the region’s top Mum! They want to hear why your Mum deserves an extra special treat this Mothers Day and the winner will receive a fabulous pamper hamper for their Mum courtesy of some ...
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Frank Bird Menswear spreads its wings – bringing top designer brands to Sanderson Arcade!
13 Feb 2012

Frank Bird Menswear spreads its wings – bringing top designer brands to Sanderson Arcade!

The Yorkshire based premium menswear retailer Frank Bird has chosen Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade as the location for its first North East store. The company is already well known across Yorkshire for its fantastic collections with brands including Hug...
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Lemon and Lime on the Move in Morpeth !
30 Jan 2012

Lemon and Lime on the Move in Morpeth !

The popular North East fashion retailer and beauty salon Lemon and Lime is expanding and moving from Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade to new premises in the town centre. The new shop at 32 Newgate Street will allow the brand to separate its beauty salon a...
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Leading British Fashion and Footwear Retailer Steps Into New Store at Sanderson Arcade
24 Jan 2012

Leading British Fashion and Footwear Retailer Steps Into New Store at Sanderson Arcade

The contemporary British designer fashion brand Hobbs is opening the company’s first stand alone store in Northumberland at Morpeth’s award winning Sanderson Arcade development. Established in 1981, Hobbs launched its first boutique in Hampstead ini...
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New Centre Manager Joins the Team at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade !
23 Dec 2011

New Centre Manager Joins the Team at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade !

Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade is welcoming a new manager tohead up the award winningshoppingcentre's team. Medi Parry, who is originally from Wales, is relocating to Morpeth after working for the last two years alongside the centre manager at the Marsh...
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TV Star Maggie Philbin at Morpeth's Sanderson Arcade
26 Nov 2011

TV Star Maggie Philbin at Morpeth's Sanderson Arcade

Maggie Philbin, former Tomorrow’s World presenter and face of the BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme is at Sanderson Arcade on Tuesday(29th November) to reassure older and disabled people in the North East that help with the digital TV switchover is on i...
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Casual Dining on the Menu at Morpeth’s New Barluga Deli
24 Nov 2011

Casual Dining on the Menu at Morpeth’s New Barluga Deli

Food lovers in Morpeth are in for a gastro treat – the stylish new Barluga Deli has opened its doors at the town’s Sanderson Arcade, just in time for Christmas. A £1 million investment has transformed the final unit in the Arcade’s second phase into...
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Morpeth VIP Molly Switches the Sanderson Arcade Lights On!
15 Nov 2011

Morpeth VIP Molly Switches the Sanderson Arcade Lights On!

Sanderson Arcade is lit up and ready for Christmas - thanks to young Morpeth competition winner Molly Bowles-Symons. Nine year old Molly was the winner of the Arcade’s festive competition with the prize of some fantastic Christmas treats for her a...
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Young Morpeth VIP Lights Up Sanderson Arcade This Weekend!
9 Nov 2011

Young Morpeth VIP Lights Up Sanderson Arcade This Weekend!

Sanderson Arcade’s fantastic Christmas lights will be switched on this Saturday by Santa – and his very special little helper Molly Bowles-Symons. Nine year old Molly is the winner of the Arcade’s festive competition with the prize of some fantastic...
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Chocolate Emporium Unveiled at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade!
2 Nov 2011

Chocolate Emporium Unveiled at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade!

A little piece of chocolate heaven will be unveiled this weekend when the brand new storeCuriously Wicked opens its doors to shoppers at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade. The award winning chocolatier already has a huge following in the North East and is ...
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Caroline swaps dunking for dipping – all in the name of Charity!
27 Sep 2011

Caroline swaps dunking for dipping – all in the name of Charity!

We all love a cup of coffee to get the day going – but Morpeth’s Marks and Spencer Manager Caroline Davison is taking her love of a daily cuppa a step further this Friday. Like hundreds of people across the region Caroline is hoping to raise money d...
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Handelsbanken Board Visits Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade During North East Fact Finding Visit!
27 Sep 2011

Handelsbanken Board Visits Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade During North East Fact Finding Visit!

The board of the Swedish Bank Handelsbanken has paid a visit to Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade this week as part of a fact-finding tour of their branches across the North of England. Eight board members visited in two separate parties to meet the local ...
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Jump Shoes for Kids – Now Open at Sanderson Arcade!
5 Sep 2011

Jump Shoes for Kids – Now Open at Sanderson Arcade!

Youngsters can step out in style with the launch of a brand new independent childrens’ shoe shop at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade. Jump Shoes for Kids has chosen the award winning arcade to open the company’s second outlet in the North East with a new ...
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Work Starts on all New Barluga Deli at Sanderson Arcade!
31 Aug 2011

Work Starts on all New Barluga Deli at Sanderson Arcade!

Work is underway this week on a brand new stylish bar and deli at Sanderson Arcade in Morpeth ready for an autumn opening. Local shopfitter, Pringle Contracts, has started work on the transformation of the final unit, at The Arcade, into the new Bar...
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Larder Doors Open at Sanderson Arcade!
16 Aug 2011

Larder Doors Open at Sanderson Arcade!

Morpeth’s brand new delicatessenand cofee shop has been officially opened by the town's mayor and the Morpeth Gadgie! The Gadgie - Morpeth's regional version of a town cryer - was on hand to shout about the fantastic array of regional fare which is ...
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Monsoon gives shoppers the personal touch at Sanderson Arcade!
16 Aug 2011

Monsoon gives shoppers the personal touch at Sanderson Arcade!

Have you ever fancied sitting back and letting someone else do the hard work when you’re looking for that perfect outfit. Well now you can because the staff at Sanderson Arcade’s Monsoon store have just launched a brand new personal shopping service...
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Corbridge Larder Celebrates New Morpeth Store !
9 Aug 2011

Corbridge Larder Celebrates New Morpeth Store !

Morpeth’s newest deli and coffee shop – The Corbridge Larder – is celebrating its official opening on Friday with a visit from the town’s Mayor and the Morpeth Gadgie. The Corbridge Larder already has a reputation in the North East for being a food ...
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High hopes for blooming marvellous displays at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade!
20 Jul 2011

High hopes for blooming marvellous displays at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade!

Not a petal was out of place at Sanderson Arcade this week as the Northumbria In Bloom judges visited the town centre development. The team of judges visited the town earlier this week to view Morpeth’s entry in this year’s competition – taking in S...
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New charity initiative launched in Morpeth thanks to a share of The People’s Millions!
1 Jul 2011

New charity initiative launched in Morpeth thanks to a share of The People’s Millions!

A Morpeth charity based at the town’s Sanderson Arcade has been successful in its bid for a share of The People’s Millions to launch a ground breaking new project. The Community Works project is a new initiative by Castle Morpeth Disability Associat...
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Morpeth Charity Needs You in its Bid for a Share of The People’s Millions
22 Jun 2011

Morpeth Charity Needs You in its Bid for a Share of The People’s Millions

A Morpeth charity is bidding for a share of The People’s Millions to launch a ground breaking new project which will give a helping hand to hundreds of vulnerable people across our region. The Community Works project is part of the Castle Morpeth Di...
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Jump shoes step up with a new store at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade
16 Jun 2011

Jump shoes step up with a new store at Morpeth’s Sanderson Arcade

Independent children’s footwear specialist Jump is opening the company’s second store in the North East with a brand new outlet at Morpeth’s award winning Sanderson Arcade. Shoe-loving sisters Ruth Lovell and Jo Place opened their first shop on Gosf...
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