Oliver Bonas announces new UK store openings and relocations
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
Birmingham's iconic Villa Park, Edgbaston Stadium, Botanical Gardens and Jewellery Quarter are all set for major redevelopment, securing their future and boosting the local economy. Discover the plans.
Barclays seals a multi-year naming rights deal for Scotland's national stadium, Hampden Park, and partners with the Scottish Cup. Discover how this investment aims to boost grassroots football and major events.
Discover the leading UK staycation destinations for 2026, from the Yorkshire Dales to the Scottish Highlands. Plan your perfect sustainable domestic break now.
County Durham wellness brand Glow is creating 50 new jobs with five new stores planned for 2026, starting with a Newcastle city centre opening. Discover the multimillion-pound investment plans.
The UK is set for a colossal 719-mile-wide snow storm on January 2, 2026, with up to one inch per hour forecast for Scotland. Prepare for major travel disruption.
Admiral Taverns has invested £100 million, acquiring 21 pubs from RedCat. The expansion includes a site in Birmingham as the chain eyes 2,000 pubs. Read the full list.
London stockbroker First Equity launches a Liverpool office, marking its first move into the North West. Neil Blankstone will lead the expansion, citing the city's resilience.
Asda announces a major expansion with 20 new Express mini-supermarkets, targeting urban areas and transport hubs. Full list of locations revealed.
Welsh scaffolding business Spartan Scaffolding has secured a one-acre site at Newport Docks to boost storage and logistics, supporting growth across south Wales and England. Read more.
Asda launches 20 new Express stores across the UK this December, bringing its value range and convenience services to more communities. Discover locations and services.
Asda continues its rapid expansion with 20 new Express stores opening this year, bringing low prices and convenience to local communities nationwide. Discover the full list of new locations.
Birmingham's Digbeth is undergoing a huge transformation with a major venue expansion, a 17,500 sq ft food hall, and a historic pub revival. Discover all the new openings shaping the Creative Quarter.
Birmingham's Digbeth is set for a major boost with a giant food hall, a revived pub, and a doubling of a key music venue's capacity. Discover all the new developments.
Greggs has launched its second compact 'Bitesize' store at Dartford train station, with more planned. The trial aims to serve customers on the go with a curated menu of best-sellers.
British fashion brand Crew Clothing is launching four new stores in key UK shopping centres before Christmas, marking a milestone in its retail expansion strategy. Discover the locations.
Birmingham's nightlife receives a major boost as Forum Digbeth redevelops The Annexe warehouse, doubling its capacity to 4,000. The new multi-room space aims to host major live music and club events. Read more.
Millions more electric vehicle drivers can save £3,750 as Labour adds four new models to the Electric Car Grant scheme, backed by £1.3bn in Autumn Budget funding. See the full list.
The UK faces a 21-hour snow barrage from December 15, with flurries starting at 9am. Maps show heavy snow for Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and northern England. Read the full forecast.
easyJet announces a major new route from Liverpool to Naples for summer 2026, offering affordable travel to Italy's cultural heart. Book now for a direct link to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.
Aston Villa are on red alert as Rangers' highly-rated teenager Bailey Rice is set to leave on a free transfer next summer. Villa could capitalise with a pre-contract offer from January.
Artisan bakery chain Gail's announces major UK expansion with 40 new stores planned by February 2026, following a year of strong revenue growth and significant job creation. Discover the details.
Popular artisan bakery chain Gail's announces major expansion of 40 new UK sites following a year of strong sales growth, now eyeing Birmingham and beyond. Discover the full story.
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet West Midlands is expanding from 75 to 100 stores, creating up to 500 new jobs by 2027. Discover the latest retail growth in Cannock.
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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Cannock is set for a major expansion, creating 500 new jobs and adding 25 stores by 2027. Discover the exciting plans for the popular shopping destination.
City of Wolverhampton Council approves £2.6m to expand Colton Hills Community School, creating 79 new Year 7 places by 2027 to cope with significant local demand.
Bespak's pharmaceutical plant in Holmes Chapel is set for approval for a major expansion, creating 150 jobs and producing next-generation, environmentally friendly inhalers.
Falkland Islands-based Fortuna Ltd acquires Ocean Fish Group, Cornwall's oldest fishing business, aiming for £100m turnover by 2030 through global expansion.
M&S reveals ambitious expansion plan, targeting over a dozen West Midlands locations for new or renewed food stores. Discover the full list of towns set for investment.