£2m boost for Worcester's Shrub Hill Quarter regeneration
An extra £2 million has been approved to complete the transformation of Isaac Maddox House into a modern enterprise centre, bringing jobs to a key area of Worcester.
An extra £2 million has been approved to complete the transformation of Isaac Maddox House into a modern enterprise centre, bringing jobs to a key area of Worcester.
Lidl GB has been certified as a Top Employer 2026 and received the Enterprise Seal, recognising its high-quality HR management and commitment to staff development.
Plans for eight new commercial buildings at Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone aim to boost local employment, featuring an on-site cafe and improved transport links. Read the full details.
Glasgow City Council will launch an 18-month trial of a 'People First Zone' in early 2026, restricting private vehicles to prioritise pedestrians. Share your views in the consultation.
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar calls for an external audit, alleging the council planned to close Ladies Walk Centre. Council leader Patrick Harley denies the claims. Read the full story.
Marks & Spencer has responded to calls for a town centre comeback, stating it has 'no plans' to return to Sutton Coldfield. Discover why and what's next for the Gracechurch Centre.
The 15-year economic partnership between Swindon and Wiltshire has dissolved as councils pursue separate devolution deals. The Business and Growth Unit closes. Read the full analysis.
Furious shoppers were trapped in gridlocked car parks at the Trafford Centre for over two hours. Read about the traffic hell that caused major delays and a public safety outcry.
Shoppers faced 'gridlock hell' at the Trafford Centre as car park chaos left them stuck for hours. One woman had to direct traffic. Read the full story of the post-Christmas sales nightmare.
Tamworth's £21.65m regeneration project is finished, linking historic sites and creating new spaces for business to boost footfall. See the transformation.
Walsall Council unveils a 15-year framework to regenerate five key areas, including new homes, a relocated arena, and canal kayaking. Discover the full vision for 2026-2040.
Walsall's new £32 million Household Waste Recycling Centre, dubbed the 'biggest in Europe', will open in late January. Get the latest on the state-of-the-art Aldridge facility.
A new enterprise hub in Essex, Hope Park, is creating vital career pathways for young adults with learning difficulties, challenging the shocking 95% unemployment rate. Discover how this project is changing lives.
Plans approved to transform Wolverhampton's empty Sports Direct into a 52-bed hotel, gym, and five retail units, bringing jobs and investment to the city centre.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Walsall's new £32m Household Waste Recycling Centre, hailed as Europe's largest, is set to open in late January. Get the latest update on this future-proof facility.
Explore Bournville Garden Centre's festive transformation near Cadbury World. Discover a huge Christmas section and cosy café serving a special festive afternoon tea until 30 December.
A coroner's jury found missed tests for a rare brain disorder and inadequate care possibly contributed to the death of 12-year-old Mia Lucas after she was sectioned.
A landmark former Marks & Spencer store in Walsall town centre will be converted into a new Adult Learning Centre for over 700 students, marking the 'first step' in the town's regeneration.
Walsall Council will decide this week whether to approve plans transforming the former Marks & Spencer into a new Adult Learning Centre for 750 students.
Alliance Manchester Business School celebrates its 60th anniversary by launching a book calling for business schools to tackle society's biggest challenges, from climate change to inequality.
Complyance releases free AI-powered vendor risk scorer, transforming GRC processes for businesses worldwide. Get instant risk profiles today!
West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.
Birmingham's iconic New Street station LED screens, dark for years, will finally be reactivated in 2026. Discover the full story behind the revival of these city landmarks.
Discover Society Birmingham, a new 9,000sq ft food & drink hall. Enjoy local beers, top coffee, and five street food vendors - the perfect festive retreat.
West Midlands Police pledges increased city centre patrols after two stabbings leave one woman dead and a teenage boy with serious injuries. Read the latest updates.
Get a first look inside the new Apple Select store at Merry Hill in Brierley Hill. Discover the latest Apple products, including the iPhone 17, now available.
West Midlands Police confirm four separate stabbings in Birmingham city centre are not connected. A 34-year-old woman was fatally wounded. Get the latest updates.
The Range has opened a new home and garden store in Oldbury, featuring a Garden Centre by Homebase. First 50 customers received goodie bags. Discover the new one-stop shop now!
A man has tragically died on Corporation Street in Birmingham city centre. West Midlands Ambulance Service confirms despite advanced life support, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.