Salvation Army Expands Gloucestershire Christmas Toy Drive
Discover how The Salvation Army is expanding its Christmas toy collection across Gloucestershire to ensure no child wakes up without presents this Christmas.
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American Candy Store returns to Bullring with queues
The beloved American candy retailer has made its triumphant return to Birmingham's Bullring, drawing massive queues of eager shoppers craving their favourite US imports and classic sweets.
Sutton Coldfield coffee shop closes suddenly
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
Knifepoint robbers target Sutton Coldfield store
CCTV footage captures terrifying moment masked robbers threaten staff with large knife at One Stop convenience store in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield
The Entertainer announces major job cuts amid cost crisis
Britain's beloved toy chain The Entertainer faces tough restructuring with significant job losses as rising costs and tax pressures hit the retail sector hard.
Cash manager jailed for stealing £25k from betting shops
A trusted cash delivery manager who systematically stole £25,000 from West Midlands betting shops has been sentenced to prison in a shocking breach of trust case.
Violence against shop workers surges by one-third
Shocking new data reveals a dramatic surge in physical assaults and verbal abuse targeting retail staff across Britain, with Co-op reporting over 1,000 incidents daily.
Joe Richards Jewellers closes after 128 years in Birmingham
The iconic Birmingham Jewellery Quarter institution Joe Richards announces permanent closure, marking the end of an era for city's heritage and leaving 15 employees facing redundancy.
Jellycat launch creates shopping frenzy in Birmingham
Shoppers queued for hours as the beloved plush brand Jellycat launched their latest collection at Birmingham's Bullring Selfridges, with dedicated fans snapping up the must-have cuddly companions.
Jellycat chaos as queues form at Birmingham Bullring
Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre became the centre of soft toy madness as hundreds of Jellycat fans queued for hours to get their hands on an exclusive new release, creating unprecedented scenes of plushie passion.
Carmarthenshire Launches 2025 Christmas Toybox Appeal
Carmarthenshire County Council launches its annual Christmas Toybox Appeal, calling on residents and businesses to donate gifts for children facing hardship this festive season.
Win a Magical Mattel Christmas Toy Hamper Competition
Get ready for Christmas with Birmingham Live's spectacular Mattel toy competition! We're giving away an incredible hamper packed with Barbie, Hot Wheels and more - enter now for your chance to win!
Meta cuts 660 UK jobs in latest tech purge
Facebook's parent company Meta confirms significant workforce reduction affecting London operations as tech giant continues global restructuring programme.
Somerset Jewellery Store Closes After 65 Years
The historic H. Tobys jewellery shop in Taunton has closed its doors permanently, marking the end of an era for the high street after nearly seven decades of trading.
Carmarthenshire's 2025 Christmas Toybox Appeal Launched
Carmarthenshire Council launches its 2025 Christmas Toybox Appeal, calling on residents and businesses to donate new toys and gifts for disadvantaged children across the county.
Bath & Body Works Opens New Bullring Store in Birmingham
American fragrance giant Bath & Body Works makes its spectacular Birmingham debut in Bullring, bringing signature candles, body care and exclusive collections to the heart of the city.
Best Day for Christmas Shopping to Save Money Revealed
New research uncovers the perfect day to begin your Christmas shopping to beat the price hikes and save hundreds of pounds. Discover when prices are lowest and how to make your budget stretch further this festive season.
Eastern Airways makes majority of staff redundant
Regional airline Eastern Airways has confirmed devastating job cuts affecting the majority of its workforce as part of a significant operational overhaul following route reductions.
Beaumond House Hospice Reopens Revamped Charity Store
Beaumond House Hospice Care has proudly reopened its transformed charity discount store on Castlegate in Newark, offering bargain treasures while raising crucial funds for palliative care services in the community.
Birmingham shop caught selling illegal tobacco in raid
Birmingham Trading Standards crack down on city shop selling illegal tobacco products in undercover operation. Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in latest raid.
Racist robber jailed for Birmingham shop attack
A violent robber who racially abused a Birmingham shop worker and hurled vodka bottles during a terrifying robbery has been sentenced to prison.
Toys British children abandon fastest revealed
New research uncovers which toys have the shortest lifespan in children's playrooms, with traditional teddies and certain instruments gathering dust quickest.
Mystery bat found after Crown Jewels portrait drilled
A mysterious hole drilled directly through a historic portrait of the Crown Jewels has been discovered in Birmingham, with a toy bat left at the scene in what police are treating as a bizarre incident.
Poundland to Close 10 More UK Stores
Discount retailer Poundland confirms another wave of store closures affecting multiple locations nationwide, as part of ongoing portfolio review and transformation strategy.
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