Arrest after 2am assault at Birmingham Bob Shop
West Midlands Police arrest man in his 20s after assault at Small Heath convenience store. Victim hospitalised with non-life-threatening head injury. Read the latest.
West Midlands Police arrest man in his 20s after assault at Small Heath convenience store. Victim hospitalised with non-life-threatening head injury. Read the latest.
Police have sealed off Bob Shop 4 on Green Lane in Small Heath following an incident. The cordon remains as investigations continue. Follow for live updates.
West Midlands Police have cordoned off a Small Heath convenience store. Discover the latest on this ongoing incident and the history of Bob Shops in the city.
A Telford man has been jailed and given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from specific shops after a spree of thefts and assaults on staff. Read the full story.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Tilda Butterworth bought an old camera from a Hackney charity shop and discovered 10 undeveloped photos inside. She's now appealing to reunite the nostalgic images, believed to be from the West Midlands, with their original family.
A new Cats Protection pop-up homeware shop has opened on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Support local cats this Christmas by donating or shopping for pre-loved furniture and decor.
UK pie chain Pieminister is temporarily shutting its online store before Black Friday to prevent delivery problems and food waste. Orders resume from December 2.
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.
EDF launches Winter Warmer Shop with free energy-efficient appliances and debt support for vulnerable households. Eligible customers to be contacted directly until February.
EDF launches Winter Warmer Shop Scheme offering free air fryers, kettles, and slow cookers to eligible customers. Learn how to access this vital energy support.
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield forced to close after repeatedly selling illegal vapes and cigarettes to children. Council takes robust action against criminal activity.
The Entertainer, Britain's biggest toy chain, is closing its Poole store in January 2026. Discover the reasons behind the closure and what it means for the local high street.
Nestlé's Celebrations launches a limited-edition numberless advent calendar after viral TikTok demand. Discover how a shopper's find changed Christmas traditions.
Besa, a new coffee shop serving Colombian and Brazilian blends, is opening in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter this winter. Discover their authentic South American offering.
Black Sheep Coffee is set to open in Birmingham's Grand Central on November 13, replacing Costa Coffee. The change is part of a major refresh of the shopping centre's food and drink offerings.
A TikTok creator is challenging motorists misusing parent-child bays at UK supermarkets. Discover the etiquette, potential fines, and why these spaces matter for families.
West Mercia Police appeal for information after a staff member was assaulted during a robbery at a Greggs in Telford. A grinning man is sought in connection with the incident.
Outdoor retailer Trespass is closing its Southampton store in March 2026, following recent closures in Watford and Ipswich. Discover the impact on the UK high street.
Discover Mindful Living Co's new pop-up in Birmingham Bullring. Shop unique crystals, smudge kits & wellness gifts from £5.50. Open until January 2026.
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.
The beloved American candy retailer has made its triumphant return to Birmingham's Bullring, drawing massive queues of eager shoppers craving their favourite US imports and classic sweets.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
CCTV footage captures terrifying moment masked robbers threaten staff with large knife at One Stop convenience store in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham's beloved jacket potato vendor shares his terrifying health battle that threatened to close his thriving business, sparking an outpouring of community support.
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
Birmingham dental experts issue urgent warning about dangerous TikTok teeth whitening trend using 'Smilie' kits that could cause permanent damage to your smile.
A trusted cash delivery manager who systematically stole £25,000 from West Midlands betting shops has been sentenced to prison in a shocking breach of trust case.
The disturbing story of how a Florida teenager's murder went viral on TikTok is now being explored in a new ITV documentary, examining the dark intersection of social media and true crime.