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Retailer duo sells North Northumberland Budgens

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Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of the Budgens convenience store on South Road in Wooler, North Northumberland. The store had been owned by Paul McKenna and his business partner Graeme Wilson since they opened it in 2023. Highly visible…

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