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The Courier
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Courier
Several shops at Dundee Overgate forced to stay shut after flooding
Several shops at the Overgate in Dundee have been forced to stay shut due to flooding. Customers were evacuated as staff used mops and vacuum cleaners to clear water from the ground floor on Thursday. The centre reopened on Friday, however, several stores remain closed. As of midday, Claire's, DV8, JD Sports, River Island, Ernest Jones, The Perfume Shop, Bodyzone, Pandora, Holland & Barrett, Rituals, Regatta and Barrhead Travel were all shut. The Flying Tiger was also closed, but may be able to open later on Friday, according to staff. Lush was also partially open with a checkout at the front door to sell some items. A message at the entrance to Schuh said: 'Sorry due to the flooding yesterday we are currently not open. 'Our cleaners are due to arrive at 12 hoping for the store to be open for 2pm.' The McManus art gallery and museum has also been closed on Friday due to the 'extreme weather'. Meanwhile, the Chest Heart & Stroke charity shop on Reform Street has also been closed 'due to flooding in the store'. Speaking on Friday, a worker in a shop at the Overgate told The Courier how 'ankle-deep' water flooded their store without warning. They said: 'At around 3.50pm, we were just about to close when water started spraying out of the toilet. 'It was ankle-deep, and the back of the store was under water. 'Our counters don't move, so it's not been ideal for cleaning up. 'There was raw sewage all over the floor. 'We've had flooding before, but this is the worst I've ever seen.' A worker in another shop said: 'I was in the office when I heard a loud noise, and I thought it was a trolley. 'Water was bubbling out of the toilets and sinks. 'It was coming in from both sides because we are on a slope from the doors. 'It's from a Victorian drainage system, so it's not the Overgate's fault. 'Stock has been ruined, and all of the carpets will need to be replaced.' A spokesperson for the centre said: 'Overgate is open as normal today, however, as a result of yesterday's flash flood, a number of retailers on the ground level will not be open at 9am, and some may have extended trading disruption. 'Should you be planning to visit specific stores on the ground level, we advise you to contact the store (directly). 'The upper mall is unaffected and trading as normal. 'Thank you for your patience and understanding.' A post from Barrhead Travel on Facebook said: 'Due to major flooding that occurred yesterday afternoon, our shop will be closed today for safety and repairs. 'If you require urgent assistance, please contact one of our other store locations. 'Our team there will be happy to assist with any queries.'
Belfast Telegraph
21-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
NI shopping centre adds new fashion retailer as it completes multi million-pound revamp
Ballymena's Fairhill Shopping Centre said DV8, which is based in Northern Ireland, will open in the centre in the autumn. Existing fashion retailers at the centre include River Island, JD Sports, H&M, Next, M&S, New Look, Jack and Jones and Superdry, with Primark also arriving later this year. DV8 is due to open a large 4,000 sq ft unit next to LMD Beauty, Jack & Jones and JD Sports. Fairhill said the arrival of DV8 demonstrated its ambition to become the region's 'leading fashion retail destination'. Ryan Walker, a director of Magmel (Ballymena), which owns Fairhill, said: 'We're delighted to welcome DV8 Fashion to Fairhill Shopping Centre. "Their arrival adds even more style and energy to our retail mix, enhancing the shopping experience for visitors and bringing fresh momentum to what is already a landmark year for Fairhill. "Autumn 2025 will also see us welcome Primark and the completion of our multi million-pound refurbishment. "We are firmly committed to positioning Fairhill as a premier retail destination in Northern Ireland.' DV8 was founded by Portadown-based businessman Ian McMahon and is now well-established across Northern Ireland, the Republic and Scotland. It sells brands including Carhartt, Birkenstock, New Balance, Columbia and Converse. Fairhill Shopping Centre has been carrying out a multi-million-pound revamp and branding project ahead of the opening of Primark later this year.
