Boxing Day footfall jumps 4.4% in biggest surge for 10 years
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.
Boxing Day 2024 delivered a bumper boost for UK retailers, with footfall up 4.4% in the strongest rise for over a decade. Discover where and when shoppers flocked for bargains.
Gold prices soar to record highs amid rate cut hopes and geopolitical tensions. Discover why investors are flocking to precious metals and what it means for your portfolio.
West Midlands Police report a spike in car thefts in Streetly, with thieves monitoring weather forecasts to steal unattended vehicles. Officers deploy high-visibility patrols. Read the safety advice.
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
Hospitals across the Midlands reinstate mandatory face coverings for all visitors and staff as COVID-19 and flu cases surge, sparking fresh concerns about NHS winter pressures.
Health officials are sounding the alarm as respiratory infections spike unusually early this winter. Discover which viruses are circulating and how to protect yourself and your family.
Cross-Channel ferry operator Brittany Ferries reports a remarkable 13% increase in UK passengers during the first half of 2024, with Spanish routes seeing the biggest growth amid strong demand for sun destinations.