Adoptober Success: Over 30 Animals Find Forever Homes
RSPCA Southport celebrates rehoming 30+ animals in October, but Shadow the cat still seeks a quiet home. Discover how you can adopt or support their festive fundraising events.
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TUI cruise catamaran sinks in Caribbean, 55 overboard
Fifty-five passengers leapt into the sea after a TUI cruise excursion catamaran sank in the Dominican Republic. All were rescued. Read the latest statement from TUI.
Shoe Zone closes fan-favourite Rhyl 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.
UK retail growth slows as households await Labour Budget
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as cautious households cut spending ahead of expected tax rises in the Labour Autumn Budget. Discover how this affects Christmas shopping.
Abandoned Birmingham Kittens Need Forever Home
Two adorable kittens were discovered huddled together outside a Birmingham shop in a cardboard box. The RSPCA is now urgently seeking loving homes for these affectionate siblings.
Welsh Retail Footfall Surges 7.1% in March
New data reveals Welsh retail is outperforming other UK nations with significant footfall increases in March 2024, offering hope for high streets and shopping centres.
Matalan Ends Online Returns in Major Policy Shift
In a bold retail shake-up, fashion giant Matalan announces it will stop accepting returns for online purchases, joining a growing industry trend to cut costs and reduce environmental impact.
Primark scraps traditional tills for mobile checkout system
Primark is revolutionising the shopping experience by replacing traditional tills with mobile checkout points, allowing staff to process payments anywhere in the store.
Lidl confirms Perry Barr store opening date
Discount supermarket giant Lidl has announced the official opening date for its exciting new Birmingham store at Perry Barr Retail Park, bringing fresh groceries and unbeatable prices to the community this spring.
M&S Profits Soar 58% in Stunning Turnaround
Marks & Spencer's transformation strategy delivers impressive results with clothing and home sales climbing 5.7% and food revenue up 13%, signalling a major retail comeback story.
The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
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.
ASOS cuts 500 jobs in UK restructuring
Online fashion giant ASOS announces significant workforce reduction affecting 500 roles across UK operations, including key Birmingham distribution centres, as part of cost-cutting measures.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
M&S Birmingham Unveils Major Fashion & Home Overhaul
M&S announces revolutionary store overhaul with exciting new fashion brands, homeware collections and competitive pricing strategy at Birmingham Bullring.
Boots and TK Maxx issue urgent scam warning to shoppers
Major high street retailers Boots and TK Maxx alert customers about sophisticated new scam tactics targeting shoppers across the UK. Learn how to protect yourself from these convincing fake messages.
Joe Richards Jewellers closes after 128 years in Birmingham
The iconic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter institution Joe Richards announces permanent closure, marking the end of an era for city's heritage and leaving 15 employees facing redundancy.
John Lewis click and collect warning to shoppers
Major retailer John Lewis warns customers about strict time limits for click and collect orders as items risk being returned and refunded if not picked up promptly.
Waitrose Implements New £50 Checkout Rule
Waitrose introduces a significant policy change affecting self-service checkout payments, setting a £50 minimum for card transactions to combat theft and streamline operations.
Aldi to open 16 new UK stores in major expansion
Discount supermarket giant Aldi announces major expansion with 16 new stores planned across the UK, creating hundreds of jobs and bringing bargain groceries to more communities.
Primark Owner ABF Considers Business Separation
Associated British Foods is exploring a potential separation of its retail and grocery divisions, a move that could reshape the future of Primark and its 400+ stores across the UK and internationally.
Tesco's 'humiliating' checkout change sparks shopper outrage
Tesco has quietly rolled out a controversial new self-checkout system that's leaving customers feeling 'humiliated' and 'treated like criminals' during routine shopping trips.
Hero Huntingdon train driver saves the day
A quick-thinking train driver from Huntingdon is being hailed as a hero after his courageous actions prevented a potential tragedy on the railway tracks, though he modestly insists he was 'just doing his job'.
Prolific Birmingham thief jailed after seven-week crime spree
A prolific Birmingham thief has been jailed for 18 months after admitting to seven shoplifting offences across the city centre in just seven weeks, with crimes captured on CCTV.
Council's £15m town centre demolition plan
A bold £15 million regeneration scheme could see a struggling town centre purchased and demolished by the council in a dramatic bid to reverse years of decline and create a vibrant new community hub.
Waitrose Launches 'Little Treats' Loyalty Scheme
Waitrose unveils exciting new loyalty programme offering members free hot drinks, newspapers and exclusive discounts as part of their 'Little Treats' initiative.
Somerset Jewellery Store Closes After 65 Years
The historic H. Tobys jewellery shop in Taunton has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the high street after nearly seven decades of trading.
Morrisons removes use by dates from milk
Supermarket giant Morrisons is removing 'use by' dates from milk packaging in a bold environmental initiative that could prevent millions of pints from being wasted unnecessarily each year.
Fenwick dramatically reduces losses in retail turnaround
Historic British retailer Fenwick reports significantly reduced losses as strategic restructuring takes effect, with sales growth across all stores signalling retail recovery.
OAP banned from Aldi after security confrontation
A 75-year-old grandfather has been barred from his local Aldi after confronting security staff about their ID checks, igniting discussions about retail security protocols and customer rights across Britain.
Homebase Introduces 30-Day Returns Policy UK-Wide
Homebase introduces groundbreaking 30-day returns policy across all UK stores, making DIY shopping more flexible and customer-friendly than ever before.
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