New additions to Wolverhampton's Bentley Bridge retail park. Published 23rd Sep 2026, 10:26 BST The site was chosen as it was an area of high footfall. A new electric vehicle charging hub has opened on a business park in Wolverhampton. Operator RAW Charging has launched the hub on Bentley Bridge Leisure Park, in the Heath Town area, and it 22 bays including 16 ultra-rapid charging units. The company said the site was chosen as it was an area of high footfall next to leisure attractions such as Hollywood Bowl, Cineworld and a Wagamama restaurant. This latest site continues RAW's £24.5 million, 20-year partnership with Landsec, which owns and manages Bentley Bridge, and Aviva Investors, with additional rapid hubs currently in development across both portfolios. RAW Charging specialises in operating EV hub at leisure and retail sites and partners with companies such as Alton Towers' owner Merlin Entertainments, National Trust and retail outlet firm McArthurGlen alongside major rollouts with the Royal Horticultural Society. It is also aiming to install 1,000 new charging bays across 28 of the UK's most-visited retail and leisure destinations with Landsec. RAW is rolling out an £11 million ultra-rapid trade-focused network with B&Q. Chief executive Jason Simpson said: "We're excited to bring our ultra-rapid charging experience to Bentley Bridge. "This hub delivers the speed, reliability and convenience drivers expect at one of the region's most visited retail and leisure destinations. By partnering with leading property owners, we're making sustainable journeys simpler and helping accelerate the UK's transition to zero-emission travel." Mark Welsby, centre manager at Bentley Bridge Leisure Park, added: "We're thrilled to partner with RAW to bring new electric vehicle charging bays to Bentley Bridge. "Our aim is to ensure visitors can fully enjoy everything we offer, with the peace of mind that their electric vehicles can be recharged safely while they enjoy our restaurants and leisure activities. "This investment in sustainable infrastructure supports greener travel and strengthens Bentley Bridge as the ultimate charge-and-go destination."

York shopping centre sold to Mike Ashley's Frasers Group. Article written: Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 10:38AM Last updated: Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 11:03AM A York shopping centre has been sold, it was announced today (Wednesday) The Frasers Group has acquired York Designer Outlet from property company McArthurGlen. In the deal, the group also acquired the East Midlands Designer Outlet. The price has not been disclosed. York's outlet has around 250,000 sq ft of retail space and is home to about 120 brands, with annual footfall of 4.3 million. Frasers Group, the retail giant behind House of Fraser and Sports Direct, was founded by Mike Ashley in 1982. In a statement, the group said its acquisitions further position the group as both a landlord and operator within the outlet market, increasing its exposure to physical retail at a time when the group continues to invest in its property portfolio. Chief executive Michael Murray said: "These strategic acquisitions reinforce our vision, leveraging strong partnerships with leading global brands to unlock mutual value - supporting their outlet strategies while driving growth. "Today, we own over one-fifth of the UK outlet market and have a clear ambition to grow our share further."