Doors open for UK community projects as retail chains fold

Empty department stores are being transformed into hubs for young entrepreneurs and social projectsIt was once the launchpad for a national department store chain, now the former Binns site in Sunderland’s High Street West will be fostering the musical and catering talents of young people.Futureheads, Field Music, and Frankie & the Heart Strings, will kick off the first main gig at the former department store, which is being reincarnated as Pop Recs, a music and arts venue and communit