Birmingham greengrocer's 55-year fight for survival
John Ward, 76, fears his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward will close after 55 years unless locals choose his shop over big supermarkets. Support local business.
John Ward, 76, fears his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward will close after 55 years unless locals choose his shop over big supermarkets. Support local business.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.
NatWest, Santander, Halifax and Lloyds customers urged to switch savings for 'real returns'. Discover the top-paying accounts beating inflation.
UK households with £10,000 in savings are missing out on billions. Discover why switching your bank account is crucial to protect your money from inflation.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
Poundland announces the closure of 16 stores in England by the end of 2025 as part of a major restructure. Full list of locations and dates revealed.
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.
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.
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.
HMRC is writing to UK households demanding £992 due to a frozen tax threshold. Discover how this stealth tax works and the legitimate way to avoid the payment.
Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert breaks down NS&I's new savings rates, offering a secure option for savers with over £85,000. Compare the best deals now.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings over plans to slash the cash ISA allowance from £20,000 to £10,000, risking the savings of millions. Discover the impact on your finances.
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.
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UK savers urged to move cash ISA funds to higher-paying accounts ahead of potential Labour Budget changes. Discover top tax-free savings rates exceeding 4%.
Over one million UK state pensioners will be dragged into paying tax on their savings in 2025 due to frozen allowances and high interest rates. Discover the full impact.
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.
HMRC data reveals over a million state pensioners now face tax on savings interest due to frozen thresholds and high rates. Discover how this affects you.
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.