Acorns Children's Hospice unveils its first retail park superstore at Bescot Retail Park, Walsall. The 10,000 sq ft shop sells furniture, clothes, toys and more, raising vital funds for life-limited children. Discover opening times and how to donate or vo
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of two men they wish to speak to following a shop theft at an Asda store in Wolverhampton on November 6. Anyone with information is urged to come forward.
The iGulu F1 promises to make craft beer at home as easy as using a pod coffee machine. Our review explores if it delivers pub-quality pints and the current challenge of finding one.
A new pop-up shop showcasing work by Solihull College students has opened at Resorts World Birmingham. Gallery in the Glass offers unique art until January 14.
Timothy Little, 44, used a shovel to smash a shop door and threatened staff with a knife during a chocolate-stealing spree in the Black Country. He has been sentenced to over five years in prison.
Milley Middleton, 25, from Leicestershire, turned her hobby into a lucrative business, making up to £1,000 a week selling second-hand finds online. Discover how she funds her Christmas.
A major UK-wide operation has raided over 2,700 premises, seizing millions in illegal goods and making 924 arrests. Discover the details of the crackdown on unsafe and counterfeit products.
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.
Escape the festive frenzy at Root 13's new green oasis in Birmingham's Goodsyard. Discover a calming space with plants, an aquarium, and a dedicated chill-out zone. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-6pm.
A 150-year-old shoe shop in Worcester is shutting down for good, with the family business stating it is no longer viable. Discover the story behind this high street loss.
Marks & Spencer launches a dedicated TikTok Shop, starting with curated beauty products. The move follows a successful pilot and viral product trends. Discover exclusive bundles and live shopping.
An expert reveals the exact times to shop at Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Lidl and Morrisons for the biggest discounts on reduced items. Plan your Christmas shop and save.
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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A savvy shopper reveals the secret day and time each week to find the biggest bargains at B&M. Plus, a clever app hack to uncover hidden price reductions.
Smyths Toys warns parents its click & collect uses clear bags, risking Christmas surprises. Plus, expert tips for the best 2025 festive food shop dates.
Supermarket expert Richard Price reveals the optimal dates and times for your festive food shop to beat the crowds and secure the best stock. Plan your trip for a stress-free Christmas.
Black Friday sales led to a slowdown in shop price rises across the UK high street in November, new data reveals. Discover how consumer deals impacted inflation.
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robbery at a shop on Hales Lane, Smethwick. Two men, one armed with a knife, stole items before fleeing. Call 101 with info.
Aldi is covering the cost of Christmas food shops for lucky customers. Enter the daily prize draw for a chance to win a voucher worth up to £100. Find out how to claim.
Euro Mini Market in Lichfield closed for three months after authorities seized suitcases of illegal tobacco and vapes. Report illegal sales via the Trading Standards hotline.
A stunning £1.15m Georgian-style home in Bath could be yours for just £1. BOTB's huge December giveaway offers a life-changing prize. Enter now for your chance to win.
West Midlands Police are appealing for help to identify a man after a robbery at a shop in Sandringham Place, Stourbridge, on September 2. Staff tried to stop him.
Linda Campbell, an activities coordinator at Springbank Nursing Home in Barry, has won a Bronze Outstanding Service Award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards for her two decades of dedicated service.
Five men sentenced to 72 years for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellers. They must repay £250k or face more prison time. Read the full story.
A 40-year-old woman was arrested for stealing £1,500 of goods from Selfridges as police step up patrols for one of Birmingham's busiest Christmas shopping weekends. Join our WhatsApp for breaking news.
A first-of-its-kind pop-up shop has opened in Birmingham's Bullring, offering unprecedented access to exclusive, artist-approved merchandise from global music icons like Kylie Minogue and George Michael.
Amazon's Ring Indoor Camera is now just £19.99, a rare 50% Black Friday saving. Get this smart home essential for pet monitoring and security before the deal ends.