HSBC confirms Birmingham New Street branch closure
HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.
HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A significant gas leak has forced the closure of a busy section of Coventry Road in Birmingham, with engineers working around the clock and disruption expected to continue for days.
Severe collision on M6 between J3 and J4 brings traffic to standstill with emergency services on scene. Motorists face lengthy delays during Tuesday morning commute.
Barclays Bank issues urgent warnings as thousands of customers risk having accounts shut down due to new financial compliance measures affecting everyday banking access.
Birmingham's main railway station was plunged into chaos as armed counter-terrorism officers conducted a major security operation, leading to multiple arrests and significant disruption for travellers.
Emergency services rush to fix dangerous gas leak on key Birmingham route, causing major traffic disruption and road closures throughout Thursday.
A woman has been seriously injured in a collision outside Birmingham's Aldi supermarket, prompting road closures and major traffic disruption during Thursday morning rush hour.
Critical incident as emergency services respond to hazardous gas leak on key Birmingham route, causing widespread travel disruption and evacuations
Major disruption on M40 after articulated lorry overturns near Warwick, closing carriageway and causing extensive delays during Friday rush hour.
Severe disruption on M54 after serious multi-vehicle collision near Telford. Emergency services rush to scene as motorists face lengthy delays and diversions. Latest traffic updates.
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.
The acclaimed Summerhouse restaurant on Birmingham's canalside has closed permanently after 14 years, becoming another casualty of rising energy bills and supply chain pressures.
Major disruption on M5 as police incident closes lanes near Birmingham, causing extensive delays and traffic chaos during evening rush hour.
A Black Country nursery has been forced to turn away 130 children after Ofsted inspectors uncovered alarming safety breaches and inadequate safeguarding procedures during a surprise inspection.
A beloved Birmingham city centre pub faces an uncertain future as rising costs threaten its survival, prompting landlords to make a heartfelt plea for community backing.
Vandals have destroyed a fundraising Halloween display created to raise money for poorly children, devastating a Stourbridge community and leaving organisers heartbroken.
American fragrance giant Bath & Body Works makes its spectacular Birmingham debut in Bullring, bringing signature candles, body care and exclusive collections to the heart of the city.
New research uncovers the perfect day to begin your Christmas shopping to beat the price hikes and save hundreds of pounds. Discover when prices are lowest and how to make your budget stretch further this festive season.
Popular Bristol Italian restaurant Pizzeria da Piero has permanently closed its St Nicholas Market location, leaving loyal customers devastated after 15 years of service.
Beaumond House Hospice Care has proudly reopened its transformed charity discount store on Castlegate in Newark, offering bargain treasures while raising crucial funds for palliative care services in the community.
Birmingham Trading Standards crack down on city shop selling illegal tobacco products in undercover operation. Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in latest raid.
A violent robber who racially abused a Birmingham shop worker and hurled vodka bottles during a terrifying robbery has been sentenced to prison.
Another Birmingham high street faces a major blow as the Co-op confirms it will shut its doors permanently at a key city location, leaving residents concerned about local shopping options.
A major emergency operation unfolded in Bearwood after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, forcing complete road closure and causing significant traffic disruption throughout Wednesday.
A Birmingham-based mortgage firm has ceased trading after approving over £20 million in loans, leaving hundreds of borrowers in limbo and raising serious questions about financial regulation.
Discount retailer Poundland confirms another wave of store closures affecting multiple locations nationwide, as part of ongoing portfolio review and transformation strategy.