Deichmann store closures: Newbury and Newport shut
Major shoe retailer Deichmann launches 'everything must go' sales as it shuts its Newbury store on February 14 and Newport branch after 17 years. Get the full list of closures.
Major shoe retailer Deichmann launches 'everything must go' sales as it shuts its Newbury store on February 14 and Newport branch after 17 years. Get the full list of closures.
Iconic UK shoe retailer Russell & Bromley faces potential closure of all 37 stores, putting over 450 jobs at risk. Read the full list of locations and the details of the urgent takeover negotiations.
Neil Johnson, 47, will attempt to break the world record for the fastest half marathon in wellington boots at the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival to raise funds for the Farm Community Network.
Historic high street retailer Russell & Bromley, with 37 stores, is in talks over a potential closure. Next and Retail Realisation are in discussions to acquire the business. Read the full story.
High street retailer Shoe Zone sees profits plummet by two-thirds to £3.3m, warning of further decline. The firm cites 'highly adverse' government fiscal policies and weak consumer confidence.
Newport Live launches a range of free sports, fitness and cultural activities this January 2026 to help the community get active and beat the winter blues. Book now.
UK households who stocked up for Christmas face a post-festive squeeze as food inflation jumped to 3.3% in December. Experts warn of persistent pressure despite supermarket price wars. Read more.
Age UK urges Leicester residents to donate unwanted Christmas presents to its Superstore. The Great Winter Bag Drop raises funds for vital services combating loneliness in older people this winter.
Four individuals, including a teenager, face charges after a staff member was assaulted and windows smashed at a Walsall store. Read the latest court details.
Explore Little Daydreams Role Play Café in Ombersley. Kids can drive a bus, visit a vet, and enjoy messy play while parents relax with coffee. Open now at The Farm Shop.
A new immersive role play village featuring a double decker bus has opened at a farm shop near Birmingham. Discover Little Daydreams, with its ice cream shed, vets, and sensory room.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
A Wiltshire village shop that served the community for over 230 years is set for a final farewell as plans are submitted to convert the Grade II listed building into living accommodation. Read the full story.
Newport's Premier Forest Products acquires National Timber Systems, saving 160 jobs and boosting UK timber engineering capacity. Read the full story on the strategic deal.
Discover Kids2Kids Preloved in Solihull, where mum-of-two Jenny Charman sells quality second-hand children's items for under a fiver. A community champion changing how families shop.
Explore Kids2Kids Preloved in Solihull, where owner Jenny Charman's mission to normalise pre-loved shopping delights Birmingham families with quality, bargains, and eco-friendly finds.
Discover the top-rated farm shops in Birmingham and the West Midlands for fresh, local produce to kick-start a healthy 2026. Find addresses and reviews here.
Disability charity Scope announces closure of 77 high street shops, putting 200 staff roles and 2,000 volunteers at risk. See the full list of affected stores.
A Sandwell shop stripped of its licence for selling illegal alcohol, vapes and Viagra has applied for a new permit. The council will decide on 6 January.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
Primark is closing its Dartford store on January 3, the first such closure in 10 years, dealing a blow to the local high street. Staff face redundancy as the building requires major repairs.
Plan your shopping: Major UK retailers including Aldi, M&S, and Poundland will shut on January 1st. Check our full list to avoid disappointment.
A woman was taken to Royal Shrewsbury Hospital after a road collision in Coley, Newport. West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an air ambulance and other crews. Read the latest traffic and emergency news.
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.
A pair of brazen shoplifters were caught on CCTV singing 'Santa Baby' while stealing from a Worcestershire family shop. Owners Catherine and Patrick Badham were horrified by the festive theft.
Discover which major UK retailers are closing on Boxing Day 2025 to give staff a festive break. Plan your post-Christmas shopping with our complete guide.
Costa Coffee has shut its Greengates crossroads branch in Bradford after a decade. This is part of a wider trend, with a full list of 21 closures since September 2024 revealed.
A consumer expert reveals how to slash your Christmas food bill by hunting for yellow sticker discounts on fresh produce and luxury items. Learn the best times and tips to save.
Fast-growing Newport tech consultancy de Novo Solutions announces plans to create 50 new roles by 2030, expanding its graduate apprenticeship scheme and boosting the Welsh economy.
Hollister has reopened in Birmingham's Bullring, prompting fond memories of its dimly-lit 2011 store. Victoria's Secret is also set for a 2026 comeback. Read the full story.