The second phase of the Priory Field development in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, is nearing completion after a £6m loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The project delivers 29 new homes and supports 40 local jobs.
Fashion retailer River Island is closing nine more branches by January 18, including in Sutton Coldfield. This follows a major plan to reduce its estate from 250 to 122 shops.
Discount retail giant Home Bargains has announced the exact sites for 18 new stores across the UK, with ambitions to grow its estate to 1,000 shops. Read the full list of locations here.
A £15m retail scheme featuring an M&S Foodhall, Aldi and Starbucks drive-through is proposed for Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, promising over 100 new jobs. Public consultation is now open.
Birmingham City manager Chris Davies hints at a permanent move for Sunderland loanee Patrick Roberts. The winger shone with two assists in the win over Coventry City.
Birmingham City are targeting a January move for experienced Sunderland defender Luke O'Nien to bolster their Championship promotion push. Could the veteran be the key?
Nissan's Sunderland plant receives a £900m cash injection from Japan after posting an £850m operating loss. Read how the EV transition and competition shape its future.
Birmingham City are not chasing a deal for Sunderland's Luke O'Nien, despite the defender's limited Premier League action. The Blues are instead focusing on centre-back targets.
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 33 high street stores across the UK in January as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of closures.
A 'closing down' notice has appeared at Plymouth's House of Fraser, suggesting a March 2026 closure. Shoppers are concerned as the building is for sale for £3m. Read the latest.
UK retail footfall rose 3.9% over Christmas, with Boxing Day up 4.4%—the strongest increase in a decade. Retail parks led with an 8.8% surge. Discover the full analysis of the festive retail boost.
High street fashion chain River Island will close 33 UK stores by end of January 2026 as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of affected 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.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
Boxing Day proved a 'bumper day' for UK retail as footfall jumped 4.4%, the strongest increase in over ten years. Discover how high streets, retail parks, and coastal towns performed.
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.
A mischievous Staffordshire Bull Terrier pup named Nova snatched Santa's beard at a festive doggy daycare event in Sunderland, sparking a hilarious 10-minute chase. Read the full story of the Christmas chaos.
British Land applies to boost maximum store size at Telford Forge Retail Park to attract larger retailers, aiming to secure long-term tenancies and support the local economy. Read the full details.
VF Corporation, owner of Vans and The North Face, axes nearly 100 UK jobs after a 10% sales drop. Turnover falls to £321.5m as consumers cut spending. Read the full financial analysis.
Mothercare announces plans to rebuild its UK and global operations despite posting a £1.4m loss and a 25% sales drop. The retailer says it has 'stabilised' and is seeking a new CEO.
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 Bromwich Albion are reportedly lining up a loan move for Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil in January to bolster their struggling Championship squad.
The Duke of Northumberland's business arm announces increased turnover and profits, driven by completed retail schemes in Alnwick and Teesside. Read the full financial results.
A man has died after being struck by two vehicles on the A19 in Sunderland. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the tragic incident.
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.
Matches Fashion is set for a comeback in Britain next year under new owners Joe Wilkinson and Mario Maher. Discover their vision for the revived luxury brand.
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.
A new study reveals the nation's pride in UK engineering, from the London Underground to the World Wide Web. Discover the top 20 and hear from Nissan's Sunderland plant on future innovation.
Nissan's Sunderland plant boss Adam Pennick hails Government measures for EVs but calls for the Industrial Strategy to be turned into real action. Business Minister Chris McDonald outlines new support.
New data reveals a 0.8% year-on-year drop in UK retail footfall last month, driven by Autumn Budget tax fears and poor weather. Industry leaders call for a new high street revival plan.