Store closures at Wellingborough's Swansgate Centre

Several stores have closed and others have reduced their services at the Swansgate Shopping Centre in Wellingborough.

Sky, Clarks and Timpsons are among the shops which have closed until further notice.

Other stores are changing the way they work, including Iceland which is working reduced hours and Greggs which is only accepting card and operating as a takeaway only until further notice.

A statement on the centre's website says: "Due to the rise of confirmed COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) cases in the UK, we are following Government guidance to protect the health of our shoppers and employees.

"As part of Swansgate Shopping Centre’s ongoing commitment to health and safety procedures, we’ve taken several precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus such as an increased frequency of cleaning regimes, especially at ‘touch points’ such as door handles, hand rails, kiddie area and rides, benches and seating areas.

"We’ve provided information to our retailers, which include Government recommendations such as washing hands for a minimum of 20 seconds – make sure you sing Happy Birthday!

"Swansgate Shopping Centre’s wishes to inform customers not to visit the centre if they are showing any signs or symptoms of the virus.

"Please take extra caution and follow Government guidance to ensure everyone stays safe.

"We continue to take daily advice from the relevant authorities and will update customers with any further developments."

The shop closures are Sky, Clarks, Roman and Timpsons.

Iceland Foods store will be open to the elderly and vulnerable only 9am to 11am on Wednesday.

Iceland will also be working reduced hours between 9am and 5pm.

Costa inside Swansgate is closed until further notice, while Costa on the outside of Swansgate is only accepting card and will operate as takeaway only until further notice.

Greggs are only accepting card and will operate as takeaway only until further notice.

The opening hours for Hays have changed as follows: Monday to Saturday is 9.15am to 4.30pm and closed on Sunday.

Ping Pong Parlour is closed until further notice and there will be no Easter Holiday events running in the centre.

The statement added: "We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but the health and safety of our customers is absolutely paramount.

"We are sorry for any inconvenience caused."