Vape battery fire warning after fatal rise
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Poundland closes 10 more stores in UK high street blow
Poundland confirms 10 further store closures across the UK, completing a major restructuring. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates.
Morrisons opens 250 Daily stores after closures
Morrisons is transforming 250 local shops into Morrisons Daily convenience stores in 2025, a key growth strategy following the closure of 103 sites including cafes and pharmacies.
Juicy Couture UK comeback with new London stores
Iconic 90s brand Juicy Couture is planning a major UK high street return, with new London stores set to open next autumn following the success of its Westfield Stratford branch.
Free AI Vendor Risk Scoring Tool Launched
Complyance releases free AI-powered vendor risk scorer, transforming GRC processes for businesses worldwide. Get instant risk profiles today!
Bearwood off-licence plan prompts safety complaints
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
Hospital breathing issues raise death risk sixfold
Harvard study finds hospital patients reporting shortness of breath face dramatically higher mortality. Learn how simple breath monitoring could save lives.
Storm Claudia: Amber 'Danger to Life' Warning Issued
Storm Claudia brings severe disruption to Birmingham and the West Midlands with an amber 'danger to life' warning for heavy rain and flooding. Stay informed on travel chaos.
Storm Claudia brings amber flood warning to Birmingham
Storm Claudia batters Birmingham with a 12-hour amber rain warning. Risk of flooding and severe travel disruption. Stay informed and avoid travel.
Birmingham's Methodist Central Hall Decay Crisis
Heritage campaigners warn Birmingham's iconic Methodist Central Hall remains in mortal danger despite repeated assurances. Urgent action needed to save Grade II* listed building.
White Stuff confirms Birmingham Grand Central return
Fashion brand White Stuff is making a Birmingham comeback, opening a new Grand Central store. Discover the latest retail boost for the city centre and what other brands are arriving.
NHS warns of two high-risk Covid locations
The NHS has identified two types of places where you are 'more likely' to catch Covid-19. Discover the latest health advice and data on virus transmission.
Burslem Town Centre Faces Critical Heritage Threat
Heritage campaigners sound alarm as Burslem's historic town centre faces being added to England's 'at risk' register, with iconic buildings deteriorating and urgent action needed to save Stoke-on-Trent's mother town.
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.
Bull Ring Market demolition threatens 900 years of history
Plans to demolish Birmingham's iconic Bull Ring Indoor Market threaten to erase nine centuries of trading history, sparking outrage among traders and heritage campaigners.
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.
Urgent UK beach warning as sewage contaminates coastlines
Environmental crisis unfolds as sewage discharges hit multiple UK beaches, prompting urgent health warnings for summer holidaymakers and raising environmental concerns.
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.
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.
Aldi's 23 Priority Towns for New Supermarket Expansion
Discount supermarket giant Aldi has identified 23 key towns across the UK where it's actively seeking sites for new store openings, with Birmingham and the West Midlands featuring prominently in their expansion strategy.
UK Kitchen Appliance Alert: Fire Risk & High Costs
A major safety warning has been issued for millions of UK households as faulty kitchen appliances are causing unexpected fires and massive energy bills. Here's how to check if you're at risk.
Danger Cladding: 85 West Midlands Buildings At Risk
Exclusive investigation uncovers 85 buildings across Birmingham and West Midlands still wrapped in dangerous cladding years after Grenfell tragedy. Residents living in fear as safety crisis continues.
Doctor Names Worst Fruit For Blood Sugar & Health
A leading health expert reveals why one commonly loved fruit might be causing more harm than good to your blood sugar levels and overall wellbeing.
WHSmith Opens First Standalone Post Office Branch
In a revolutionary move for the UK retail sector, WHSmith has launched its inaugural standalone Post Office branch, merging traditional postal services with modern convenience in a groundbreaking new format.
M&S Announces New Birmingham Bullring Flagship Store
Retail giant Marks & Spencer reveals plans for a spectacular new flagship store in Birmingham's Bullring, bringing fashion, food and homeware to the city centre in a major boost for local shopping.
New Store Coming to Birmingham's Bullring Shopping Centre
Bullring Shopping Centre is set to welcome another major fashion retailer to its impressive lineup, bringing fresh style options to Birmingham shoppers and boosting the city's retail landscape.
hmv Expands Vinyl Empire with New UK & Ireland Stores
The legendary entertainment retailer hmv is making a triumphant return to the high street, announcing ambitious expansion plans that will bring new vinyl-focused stores to key locations across the UK and Ireland throughout 2025.
Wilko to shut all stores by October - 12,500 jobs at risk
Beloved UK retailer Wilko enters administration, putting 12,500 jobs at risk as all 400 stores prepare to close permanently by early October, marking the end of an era for British high streets.
Poundland to Close 10 More UK Stores
Discount retailer Poundland confirms another wave of store closures affecting multiple locations nationwide, as part of ongoing portfolio review and transformation strategy.
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