Marks & Spencer has launched a new 18,000 sq ft Foodhall in Cannock, West Midlands, tripling its local size. The store, on a former Homebase site, features a bakery, hot chicken counter & sushi bar. Open now for festive shopping.
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.
Mystery surrounds the sudden departure of headteacher Helen Masaun from Perry Beeches and Marsh Hill Nursery Schools in Birmingham. The council confirms an 'internal process' is underway.
Marks & Spencer has launched a massive new 18,000 sq ft food hall at Cannock's Orbital Retail Park, creating 50 jobs. The store offers a full festive range, bakery, and coffee counter just in time for Christmas shopping.
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.
Sandwell Council has approved plans to demolish the former Perry Hill Tavern in Oldbury, ending its use as a focal point for crime and disturbance. New housing is planned for the site. Read the full story.
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.
A murder investigation is underway in Birmingham after a man's body was discovered in a Perry Barr HMO. Three people have been arrested. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A group of travellers in Perry Park, Birmingham, have been served notice to leave after reports of anti-social behaviour, fires, and damage. Read the latest on the situation.
A man in his 40s was found dead at a property on Walsall Road, Perry Barr. West Midlands Police have arrested three people on suspicion of murder. Contact police with information.
The wildly popular Labubu collectible toys are getting a dedicated UK store in Bristol. Discover why the Chinese brand chose this creative city and the story behind the 2025 craze.
West Midlands firefighters raced to a truck blaze on College Road, Perry Barr. No injuries reported. Read the full incident report and traffic update.
Poundland is closing five more shops across the UK this month, launching 'everything must go' sales. Find out the full list of locations and closing dates here.
Popular baby goods retailer My Baby Ltd has ceased trading, closing all stores in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. Find out about refunds and Section 75 claims.
Sainsbury's submits a third planning application to build a convenience store on a Sutton Coldfield pub car park, citing new 'grey belt' planning rules. Will it succeed?
Marks & Spencer has officially opened its fully transformed 100,000sq ft flagship store at Merry Hill, featuring a larger food hall and new fashion sections. Explore the new shopping experience today!
Morrisons partners with The E-Cig Store to install vape kiosks in 400 supermarkets, starting in Rotherham. This major retail expansion comes ahead of a 2026 vape tax hike.
Poundland begins 40% off closing sale in Worthing ahead of December 6 closure. Discover the latest discount retailer changes and find your nearest store.
Devon and Cornwall Police are searching for a man after a teenage girl was targeted in an upskirting incident at a B&M store in Plymouth. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
A convoy of caravans arrived on land near Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr. The council is taking steps to recover the site. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Meet Alex Hall and Councillor Darius Sandhu, the volunteers cleaning up Oscott and Great Barr through their community Facebook page. Discover how local residents are joining their mission.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Playmobil launches its debut UK high street store at Ashford Designer Outlet, Kent. The opening offers new toy competition and perfect Christmas shopping timing.
Claire's Accessories is closing four more British stores in Halifax, Salisbury, Sheffield, and Winchester this week following its collapse into administration, with massive clearance sales underway.
Aldi is closing its Sheaf Street store in Daventry on November 26, with a new, larger branch opening at Abbey Retail Park the very next day. Olympic hero Sarah Jones will launch the new store.
Folk-rock legend Neil Young is set to headline the inaugural Blenheim Palace Festival on July 3, 2026. Get tickets now for this UNESCO World Heritage Site event.
Boots has issued an urgent product recall for the Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner. Customers are advised to stop using and return the product immediately for safety reasons.
Poundland announces the closure of 16 stores in England by the end of 2025 as part of a major restructure. Full list of locations and dates revealed.
River Island is shutting its Altrincham store in a major restructuring plan, with 71 more UK locations at risk. Discover the full list of closures and the reasons behind the high street exodus.
Asda is selling 24 supermarkets and a distribution centre in a £568m deal to reduce debt. All stores will remain open with no closures or job losses for staff.