Worcester becomes first city to turn John Lewis away

Land Securities' Worcester Woods

Worcester has become the first place ever to say “no” to a John Lewis store as councillors last night refused planning permission for Land Securities to build a £150m out-of-town retail park on the edge of the city.

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