Birmingham Council Leader Faces Reader Q&A on Key Issues
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton faced a reader Q&A, addressing the Crown pub's future, 20mph speed limits, disability access, and library cuts. Read his responses and pledges.
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton faced a reader Q&A, addressing the Crown pub's future, 20mph speed limits, disability access, and library cuts. Read his responses and pledges.
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.
Halifax announces eight more branch closures in early 2026, part of Lloyds Banking Group's ongoing shift towards digital services. See the full list of affected locations.
Poundland, WH Smith, and Pizza Hut among major brands shutting shops in a tough year for UK retail. Discover the full list of closures and the reasons behind the crisis.
Discover four Birmingham pubs brought back to life in 2025, from The Anchor to The Gunmakers Arms, offering hope amidst a challenging year for the hospitality sector.
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.
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
NatWest Bank warns customers of six final branch closures on December 31, 2025, as part of a major shift to digital services. Find out if your local branch is affected.
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.
River Island, Poundland, Cancer Research and Trespass are among the major UK chains closing stores in 2026. See the full list of locations affected and the reasons behind the retail shake-up.
Lloyds Banking Group confirms 44 Lloyds Bank and Halifax branch closures across the UK in 2026. Find out if your local branch is affected and what alternative banking support is available.
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.
A Birmingham landlord urges locals to support their pub this Christmas as closures hit 'unprecedented rate' and business rates threaten a 15% hike. Protect your local.
Halfords announces a 72-hour Christmas closure across Birmingham, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Drivers urged to plan ahead. Read the full festive schedule.
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.
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.
Sixes, the cricket-themed bar chain backed by Ben Stokes, has collapsed into administration, putting 16 venues including Birmingham at risk. Read the latest on the rescue efforts.
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.
Drivers in Birmingham face five National Highways road closures over the festive fortnight, with moderate delays expected on a major route. Plan your journeys.
Dozens of UK bank branches are set to close in early 2025, impacting NatWest, Santander, Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers. See the full list of affected locations.
Lloyds Bank, with over 28 million customers, has closed 17 branches this November. See the full list of affected locations and the wider trend of UK bank branch closures.
Discount retailer Poundland announces 68 store closures across December and early 2026, affecting around 1,000 staff. Full list of locations and reasons behind the restructuring revealed.
A serious crash involving an overturned car has closed three lanes on the M6 northbound near Birmingham, causing severe delays of nearly an hour for morning commuters. Get the latest traffic updates.
Poundland is shutting around 30 branches as part of a major restructuring. See the full list of locations closing in December and January, including Melton Mowbray and Bexhill.
More than 500 bank branches have disappeared from British high streets in 2025. See the full list of closures and check your area with our interactive map.
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.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 44 branch closures for 2026 as customers move online. Find the full list and see what support will be available for affected communities.
Fast food chain Leon faces potential site closures following an £8 million pre-tax loss. Founder John Vincent outlines a major overhaul to return to its core values and become 'Earth's favourite fast food'.
Lloyds Bank confirms 40 branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham's Harborne, citing a shift to digital banking. See the full list of affected locations.