Regardless of the taxpayer subsidy that props up Friars Walk, you would think the operators would ensure it is kept well maintained. Graffiti appearing on the redundant cinema building is not good ...

Friars Walk, modus’s £200m shopping centre in Newport, is set to be 75% let within a few weeks even though the 450,000 sq ft scheme does not open until 2010. Modus is achieving zone A rents of £150 on ...