After asking our readers what shops and services they would like to see come to Northwich, the overwhelming first choice was to see the town have its very own Primark.

However, the response to the story created even more debate, with others having their say on the future and what was on their own particular wishlist.

Ellen Rosa Yeowart said she agreed a Primark would be most welcome: "Yes, it would keep the teenagers in Northwich rather than them all travelling out of the area for Primark," she said.

Jackie Harrison said she would love to see the budget fashion retailer open a store in the town by has her doubts on how likely it would be.

She said: "A Primark would be great but can't see it happening.

"After walking down to BHF shop the other day I just thought how sad and empty it looked down there.

"No Bratt's, no Dorothy Perkins, no Edinburgh Wool, no Carphone Warehouse.

"Nothing in Northwich really to encourage other business to come."

Nigel Bailey said: "It’s alright calling for this and that, but traders decide where and if they are going to put investment into an area, not the locals."

Deborah Matura said: "It would be better than nothing, given the sad state of Northwich's High Street.

"I'd rather see it than empty shops though and I can't see any other big names moving in sadly.

Paul Howard suggested Primark wouldn't find a property big enough in the town.

He said: "It would be welcome but there isn’t a store in Barons Quay with the footprint big enough to house a Primark.

"We’d end up with a tiny one and Primarks' recent strategy has been to open out of town, retail park stores.

"The best solution would be to take all of the stores next to Next at the top of town and convert those to a large store."

Tom Barrow added: "The answer to the future of the town lies in the old Bratts building.

"It’s gorgeous, spacious, crammed full of heritage and smack bang in the centre of the town.

"Before its left to rot and be unused for decades to come, why doesn’t the council take ownership and buy the building back, or at a push enter a joint venture partnership with a property company.

"It could then be transformed in-to a permanent base for all those traders and food sellers who cant afford bricks and mortar stores, but have fantastic goods and food items to sell.

"It could be the ‘Afflecks Palace’ of Cheshire and encourage footfall and tourists in-to the area."