Signage has appeared on the windows of an empty building in Prestwich this weekend, indicating that GAIL’s bakery is set to open in the town centre amid fierce rumours.

However, keen locals soon spotted a spelling error above the popular bakery’s logo.

The signs incorrectly refer to the town as ‘Preswich’ instead of ‘Prestwich’, stating “Hello Preswich. We’ll be here soon.”

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People took to social media to share pictures of the Bury New Road mistake, with one saying “Gail’s bakery is soo nice can’t wait” while another quipped “at least it got noticed.”

A spokesperson for GAIL's said: "How embarrassing! We’re sorry for the typo and we’re fixing it as we speak.

"We’re looking forward to bringing our baking to Prestwich in the new year.”

They also confirmed to the Bury Times that they will be opening in Prestwich “at some point in the new year” however, were not in a position to share “much information other than that.”

(Image: Newsquest) GAIL’s was first established in the 1990s in London and expanded to provide fresh, handmade bread, pastries, cakes and speciality coffee across Greater Manchester neighbourhoods.  

The new branch will be joining Manchester pizzeria Rudy’s, which is due to open a new Prestwich restaurant opposite the bakery next month.

Located in the former Barclays Bank building, which has stood vacant for more than tow years, it will be Rudy’s first-ever North Manchester location and its 29th in total.

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Some nearby businesses have expressed concern about the new additions with Chips at No.8 owner, Dan Edwards, worrying that chains may “piggyback on the dreams, the visions, the hopes and mostly success of the independent businesses that helped established Prestwich as a community we can be proud of".

It comes as the town sees big regeneration plans with the council approving a £100m overhaul of the Longfield Centre earlier this year.

The layout includes a "Mackie Mayor" style food hall for food and drink operators with communal seating spilling out onto a new square.