Renovation of a run down building in Church Street has begun to show green shoots of new openings.

Church Court, next to the Old Blue Bell pub, has seen major restoration work by David Cox Architects ongoing since Autumn 2015.

Now a number of the retail units are beginning to fill up along its base.

Flats are in the upper floors of the building and a travel agents and a denture clinic are preparing to move into the building which dates back to the mid-1800s.

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Ramin Jalali Garmroud has tabled plans to convert a former shop unit into the denture clinic.

RJ Denture Clinic would see patients to make and fix dentures.

The clinic would operate from 8am to 6pm on weekdays, 9am to 4pm on Saturday and 9am to 1pm on Sundays.

One part-time job would be created as a result if the change of use application is successful.

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Another unit in the former Preston Livery and Carriage Company building is in the process of being opened as First Choice Holidays.

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