Halifax Closing 14 Branches Including Birmingham Site
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
A festive café and shop in Ironbridge that celebrated Christmas daily has shut after six years. Owner Kim Warren cites rising bills and high street decline but will continue trading online.
Lloyds Bank customers in 15 towns and cities face branch closures. See the full list of affected locations and learn about alternative banking options available to you.
Timonthy Lydon, 29, has been jailed for eight months and given an 18-month community behaviour order banning him from specific shops and Bilston High Street after 13 thefts. Police warn of impact on businesses.
Paul and Anne Nicholas have lit up their Bedfordshire home for a sixth year, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice. Their dazzling display is open nightly until Christmas Eve.
Retail leaders warn Labour's new workers' rights legislation will lead to fewer jobs and hurt high streets. Read the full industry reaction and analysis.
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in the stomach during violence on Dudley High Street. The victim has been discharged from hospital.
A man in his 20s was stabbed on Dudley High Street in the early hours of Sunday morning. West Midlands Police are urging witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward.
Primark confirms the closure of its Dartford store on January 3rd, 2026, marking its first UK shutdown in over ten years. 53 jobs are impacted. Read the full story.
A man was stabbed on High Street in Dudley at 3:30am on Sunday, December 21. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
A man was taken to hospital after a stabbing on Dudley High Street in the early hours of Sunday, December 21. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.
Ordnance Survey reveals the UK's most Christmassy street names, with Noel topping the list. Discover which festive roads and counties are celebrating all year round.
The festive period is a crucial economic stress test, with UK retail sales forecast to hit £91bn. Discover how Christmas spending impacts jobs, businesses, and high streets across the nation.
Roman's festive Emerald Sparkly Star Longline Jumper is reduced to £28. Use code SNUG for 20% off, making it £22. Shoppers praise its style and comfort for Christmas Day.
River Island will close 33 UK stores by January's end as part of a restructuring plan to save its retail business. See the full list of affected locations.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves Lidl's plans to demolish its outdated Bilston store and replace it with a modern supermarket, increasing parking and jobs.
New data reveals Birmingham streets with the most fines for Blue Badge misuse. Over 20,000 penalties issued since 2022, impacting disabled parking access. Read the full report.
Plans to replace the 'outdated' Lidl in Bilston with a modern supermarket have been approved. The redevelopment will increase parking and improve the High Street entrance.
A man and a woman were rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital following a two-vehicle collision on Longbridge High Street. Read the latest updates on this developing story.
A man and a woman have been taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital following a two-car collision outside Marks & Spencer on Longbridge High Street. Get the latest updates on this breaking news story.
Police appeal for witnesses after a car and motorbike collision on High Street, Wordsley, leaves a man with potentially serious injuries. Call 101 with information.
Wirral Council revisits plans for 22 new car park charges, sparking fears from Bromborough businesses who warn it could be 'another nail in the coffin' for the village high street.
Dozens of UK bank branches are set to close in early 2025, impacting NatWest, Santander, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers. See the full list of affected locations.
Walsall's once-thriving high street now has over 40 vacant units, with locals describing a 'dying ghost town'. Discover the impact on community and business.
Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.
A 150-year-old shoe shop in Worcester is shutting down for good, with the family business stating it is no longer viable. Discover the story behind this high street loss.