A property developer which is working to revive the independent retail scene in Nottingham and Derby has bought an Ipswich shopping centre.
Nottingham-based ALB Group has bought the Sailmakers shopping centre, in Ipswich, which is home to brands including Boots, HMV, River Island, Poundland and Baldwins department store.
The new owner is carrying out a refurbishment of the premises and plans to find new tenants for the 25 per cent of space currently unoccupied.