Storm Goretti Snow Closes Dudley Family Hubs and Schools
Dudley Council shuts five family hubs and multiple schools as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Bin collections and leisure centres also disrupted. Read the latest updates.
Dudley Council shuts five family hubs and multiple schools as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow. Bin collections and leisure centres also disrupted. Read the latest updates.
Around 50 vehicles are trapped on the A5 in Tamworth after heavy snowfall forced a major road closure. Get live traffic updates and travel advice for the West Midlands.
Merlin has closed its Birmingham attractions, Sea Life Centre and Cadbury World, on Friday 9 January 2026 for safety as Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and travel chaos.
Major attractions including Cadbury World and Twycross Zoo are closed on January 9 due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. Check the full list of closures and updates here.
Lloyds Banking Group will shut more high street branches in 2026, citing a major decline in counter transactions. Midlands locations affected. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
A major crash has closed the A5 Watling Street in both directions near Brownhills, Staffordshire. Emergency services are on scene. Follow live updates.
Plan your shopping: Major UK retailers including Aldi, M&S, and Poundland will shut on January 1st. Check our full list to avoid disappointment.
Lloyds Bank confirms 16 branch closures across the UK in January 2026, as part of wider cuts. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
A section of Tansey Road in Kingstanding, Birmingham, remains cordoned off by police after a man was found with serious injuries. A 22-year-old man has been arrested.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.
Lloyds Banking Group is closing 55 Lloyds and Halifax branches, impacting local access to cash. See the full list of locations and dates for 2025.
Aldi, Lidl, M&S and others shut stores on 26 December, prioritising staff wellbeing over sales. Discover why high streets feel 'eerie' and which shops are open.
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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.
Lloyds Bank customers in 15 towns and cities face branch closures. See the full list of affected locations and learn about alternative banking options available to you.
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Next confirms all UK stores will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The retailer's major End of Season Sale launches online and in-store at 6am on Saturday, December 27.
Plan your post-Christmas shopping. Aldi, M&S, Home Bargains and more confirm Boxing Day closures. Check the full list of affected retailers and their festive hours.
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Donald Trump declares Venezuela airspace 'closed', warning airlines and traffickers amid US military strikes and fears of armed conflict. Read the latest developments.
BT is appealing Worcester City Council's rejection of its modern digital hubs, which offer free wifi and USB charging. The final decision now rests with a planning inspector.
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