WE shared the news that Tesco has affirmed its "commitment" to Carlisle's city centre, as the search for a new store location continues.

Its closure in 2023 left a hole in the core of the city's retail sector with Marks & Spencer being the only supermarket option left on the city's high street.

The original decision to shut the supermarket dates back to June 2022.

The intention to shut the store was announced in June 2022 but was accelerated due to concerns around reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), according to a staff member as reported by the News & Star at the time. 

Here's what readers thought.

Jaffa Mcvittie said: "They don’t have to look far for empty premises," as Laura Storey added: "Debenhams, Bulloughs, House of Fraser, Wilkos, Iceland, Farmfoods. Not really short of options."

Tracy Hall said: "The sooner the better, hopefully they find somewhere, there are a lot of empty shops to choose from."

Pauline McHardy commented: "Debenhams would be the best bet. It has the car parking which you need with shopping. Remember when it opened as Fine Fare. If they don't need all the building, they could rent out other floors."

One web user said: "A good location might be the old Wilko site in the market hall, I thought."