Gloucester timber merchant closes after more than a century
Griggs Timber Company in Gloucester shuts down days before Christmas after years of losses, affecting two dozen workers. Read the full story on this historic closure.
Griggs Timber Company in Gloucester shuts down days before Christmas after years of losses, affecting two dozen workers. Read the full story on this historic closure.
The Valuation Office clarifies how the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge will work for properties over £2 million from 2028. Learn about the targeted valuations and how it aims to create a fairer system.
A landmark former pub and nightclub in Tamworth's distinctive Art Deco Lighthouse building is on the market for £300,000. Could you revitalise this historic site?
Ryan Mason is set to ring the changes as West Bromwich Albion host Bristol City at The Hawthorns. Get the full predicted line-up and tactical analysis here.
Labour introduces a 'mansion tax' surcharge for properties over £2m from 2028. Experts analyse the impact on the housing market as October 2025 sales dip 2% year-on-year.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major inheritance tax rule change for farmers and business owners. From April, couples can transfer unused relief, shielding up to £2m from tax. Discover the impact and reaction.
Noah's Ark Zoo Farm brings back its popular Kids Go Free offer from Dec 27 to Feb 1, helping families enjoy an affordable wildlife day out. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling.
Lloyds Bank reveals UK business confidence rose 10 points in 2025, with construction leading the surge. A positive sign for economic growth heading into 2026.
Wolves could move for Bristol City's Anis Mehmeti if striker Jorgen Strand Larsen leaves amid West Ham interest. The Albanian's contract situation makes him a potential bargain.
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.
The Be At One cocktail bar in Bristol shuts its doors for good this weekend. Its owner, Stonegate Group, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 sites amid a major restructuring plan. Read the full story.
The Bristol branch of Be At One cocktail bar closes its doors for good this weekend. Its owner, Stonegate Group, is exploring the sale of over 1,000 pubs. Read the full story here.
A meticulously designed 130 sq ft studio flat in Pimlico, comparable to a caravan, is on the market for £294,900. It features an Italian wall-bed, floating concrete floors and bespoke carpentry.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
Patch's 17,000 sq ft flagship workspace opens Jan 5 at Gloucester's £107m Forum development, offering co-working, offices & event spaces, boosting city's economy.
Yasmeen Ali, 43, faces murder charges after her three young children died in Sea Mills last February. The case has been sent to Bristol Crown Court.
Local mortgage experts reveal the top neighbourhoods to live in Birmingham for 2026, from the cool streets of Digbeth to the leafy suburbs of Sutton Coldfield. Discover average house prices and key attractions.
Average property prices in Rotton Park, Birmingham, fell by £109,000 in a year, the sharpest drop in the city. Discover the local insights and market trends behind the figures.
A major £119m deal will fund over 1,500 new student beds at Bristol's Brabazon new town by 2027, addressing housing demand. Read the full details on this key development.
Growing estate agency group My Property Box expands its North East footprint with its 16th acquisition in seven years, purchasing family-run Clarke Holland in Ashington. Read more on the deal and new CFO appointment.
Wirral Council reveals advanced negotiations for a tenant at its costly, empty Irvine building in the £75m Birkenhead Commercial District, a potential boost for the town centre.
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Virgin Media O2 has moved its Manchester customer hub to a new city centre office, doubling job applications. The firm confirms hybrid working is permanent. Read more.
A major fire ripped through a commercial building in Bloxwich, Walsall. West Midlands Fire Service deployed ten crews. No casualties reported. Read the latest.
A prime retail and office space at 34 Tenby Street in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is set for auction on December 10th. Guide price is £230,000+. Discover the details and how to bid.
Artist Emily Powell puts her Brixham masterpiece home on the market for £2m after running out of walls to paint. The immersive artwork spans 400sqm and includes 85 extra pieces.
A 19th-century ex-factory in Leamington Spa looks abandoned but conceals a stunning 4,200 sq ft luxury apartment with four bedrooms. Discover the incredible transformation inside.
East Bristol Bakery has ceased trading and entered liquidation, citing a severe rat infestation, plummeting trade, and soaring costs. The sudden closure affects all locations.
UK house prices saw zero growth in November, with annual growth slowing to 0.7%. The average property now costs £299,892. Experts see a window for first-time buyers.
Developer Robert Hitchins sells phase one of Central Park in Bridgend to private investors. The 83,693 sq ft, fully-let scheme is a major boost for South Wales commercial property.