Scope charity shops in Stourbridge and Folkestone to close
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
Love Island's Harrison Solomon has moved on with Islander Samie Elishi just two weeks after his split from Lauren Wood. Get the exclusive details on their Dubai date.
A man was pronounced dead at a Birmingham canal near Bordesley Green East. Police do not treat the death as suspicious. Read the latest updates.
Police, paramedics and firefighters descended on Hereford's River Wye after reports of a person entering the water. A man was located and taken to hospital. Officers remain at the scene.
Starbucks is closing 10 coffee shops across the UK as part of a portfolio review. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the closures.
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
Cars navigated flooded roads in the Black Country as Storm Claudia brought heavy rain and amber weather alerts. See the footage and latest Met Office forecast.
Environment Agency urges residents to 'act now' as 12 flood warnings and 13 alerts remain active across West Midlands following Storm Claudia's heavy rainfall.
Discover Twyning, an ancient Domesday book village near Birmingham. Explore river walks, a historic pub, and the new Cotswolds Designer Outlet for a perfect Christmas shopping weekend.
The Environment Agency has issued 15 flood alerts across the West Midlands as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall. Residents in Birmingham, the Black Country, and surrounding counties urged to prepare.
The British Institute of Innkeeping warns 35% of pubs could close without immediate government intervention in the Autumn Budget. Urgent tax cuts are needed.
Japanese firm NSK plans to close two UK car parts factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. Unions vow to fight the closures in County Durham. Read the full story.
Lloyds Bank is closing 17 branches across the UK this November, citing changing customer habits. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Major UK retailer Shoe Zone has closed 39 stores after a 7.6% revenue drop to £149.1m. The closures reflect challenging high street conditions and reduced consumer spending.
Nationwide Building Society has pledged to keep all 696 of its and Virgin Money's branches open until at least 2030, a major boost for UK high streets. Discover how this counters the national trend of bank closures.
Heavy rain overnight has caused significant flooding in Birmingham, leading to road closures, bus diversions, and motorway delays. Officials urge caution.
Explore Bridgnorth's timeless beauty where stunning River Severn views meet England's steepest funicular railway and traditional pubs. Discover this charming market town today!
Heavy rain triggers severe flooding across Birmingham, stranding cars and causing two-hour traffic jams. Fire services received over 150 calls. Officials urge caution.
More than 2,200 bank branches have shut across Britain since 2022, with closures hitting 50 per month. Discover how communities are affected and what replacement services are planned.
Heavy overnight rain has triggered severe flooding across Birmingham, closing multiple roads and causing major rush hour disruption. Share your flooding photos with us.
NatWest, Barclays, Santander and Lloyds Bank are closing 23 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind these bank closures.
More than 60 community pharmacies across the UK have been saved from closure by Allied Pharmacies. Discover how this rescue deal protects vital local healthcare services.
Poundland confirms 13 store closures across the UK, with the first shutting tomorrow. Shoppers can grab discounts of up to 40% on all stock. Find your nearest closing store.
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
Allied Pharmacies rescues over 60 Jhoots Pharmacy branches from closure, securing jobs and reinstating vital community healthcare services across England and Wales.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.
Former Love Island star Antigoni Buxton reveals her ambitious plan to compete in Eurovision 2026 as Cyprus's entry, transitioning from reality TV to international music competition.
Major banking shake-up as Lloyds reveals 21 branches across England and Wales will shut their doors permanently in early 2025, with Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations also affected.
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
Network Rail announces significant improvement works at Birmingham Moor Street station, affecting multiple platforms throughout February. Essential travel information for passengers.