CAR parking charges in the town centre have been slashed as The Oracle welcomes back shoppers to non-essential shops.

On Monday (April 12) non-essential shops and restaurants reopened inside The Oracle.

As shoppers return to the town, car parking charges have been cut at The Riverside Car Park.

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The Oracle's website explained: "Please note there is currently a flat rate fee of £4 for all Riverside Car Park parking."

Usually, shoppers who spend over eight hours in the car park have to pay £20.

The car park is open 24 hours a day and there are 1,611 spaces including 100 disabled spaces and 50 family spaces.

There are also electric vehicle charging facilities and car washing facilities.

Visitors must pay by card only.