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Despite being awarded seven for greenery and eight for views, it was described as feeling "beleaguered by encircling roads and roundabouts".Teenager missing for two weeks as cops grow 'increasingly concerned'Yet many members of the public on the pedestrianised shopping strip disagreed with the verdict.
Riena Wraper, 92, who has lived in Stanley since 1962, said: "It's all wrong. I wouldn't say it's ugly.Gregg Wallace admits 'I'm f****d' as he fears MasterChef will sack him"Everyone here is very friendly and we have wonderful views from just outside our window overlooking the hills."Esther Haig lives in Whickham and travels into Stanley three times a week as its easier to access shops.
When asked whether she agreed on the verdict, Esther added: "I wouldn't say its ugly however it does need some regeneration.He commented: "The town is lacking investment - it's dilapidated. It needs an injection. It's become 'the forgotten town'."The high street is negative. Everything that's been invested in is off the main street, so from the outskirts the town looks good but it's not fixed up when you come into the centre.
Carol Henderson has also lived in Stanley all her life and says over that time there's been a great change in the town which is "now full of"There's no clothes shop left apart from Millers at the top which has been there for years.Horror moment mum & thug lover laugh with pram minutes after he beat tot to death
Her daughter, Lyndsey Develyn, added: "It would be nice to see more cosy places you can sit in and enjoy and want to be in on the high street like cafes and coffee shops."
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