Wigan town centre’s oldest shopping precinct welcomes three new businesses in time for Christmas.

Joining Makinson Arcade are Embrace, a charity outlet offering stylish finds for a good cause.

Embrace is a user-led charity dedicated to supporting disabled people and their families.

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One of the new shops opened in the Makinson Arcade, Graces Accessories

placeholder image — One of the new shops opened in the Makinson Arcade, Graces Accessories

Also opening is The Sewing Shop, which is described as a go-to destination for all things fabric, thread, and craft and Grace Accessories, said to be a treasure trove of elegant accessories for any occasion.

The news adds to the hope of a more prosperous 2025 for the town centre which will see work begin on the new Galleries complex which will see a replacement market hall and then include a new, six-storey Hampton by Hilton hotel, hundreds of homes, a cinema and other hospitality and entertainment features.

The Grand Arcade is also a hive of activity with new businesses on the way while work has also begun to prepare for a new hospitality and entertainment hub.