Lovisa moves into former Claire's store at Bullring
Jewellery chain Lovisa is moving into the former Claire's Accessories unit in Birmingham's Bullring. The change is part of a wider retail reshuffle for 2026, including the return of Hollister.
Jewellery chain Lovisa is moving into the former Claire's Accessories unit in Birmingham's Bullring. The change is part of a wider retail reshuffle for 2026, including the return of Hollister.
Lidl confirms all 1,000 UK supermarkets will close for three days over the festive period. Find out the key dates and last-minute shopping hours here.
A Lidl shopper in Farnborough was left furious after claiming staff directed him to self-service. The supermarket has apologised and launched an internal review.
Home Bargains announces a three-day Christmas closure for all UK stores and early Christmas Eve hours, giving staff extended festive break. Find out the key dates.
Greggs has opened a new, larger store in Willenhall's The Square, offering festive treats and a free Coca-Cola promotion via its app until December 29.
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.
Next confirms a huge change, closing all its UK shops on Boxing Day. Discover which major retailers are closing and which will open for festive sales.
Families can save hundreds this festive season with over 20 restaurants, pubs and cafés offering free or £1 children's meals. Check the full list of deals and terms.
Grant Store experts warn turning heating on and off wastes energy. Maintain a steady temperature for efficiency and lower bills this winter.
Plans to replace the 'outdated' Lidl in Bilston with a modern supermarket have been approved. The redevelopment will increase parking and improve the High Street entrance.
Asda announces a major expansion with 20 new Express mini-supermarkets, targeting urban areas and transport hubs. Full list of locations revealed.
Tesco is launching three new Bosh frozen vegan meals on December 29, perfectly timed for Veganuary 2026. The £3.75 dishes include a Hearty Lasagne and Tofu Tikka Masala. Discover the stock change and a secret code to save.
Asda launches 20 new Express stores across the UK this December, bringing its value range and convenience services to more communities. Discover locations and services.
OpenTable data reveals the 10 busiest restaurants in Birmingham and the West Midlands for festive bookings in December 2025. Discover where locals are dining this Christmas.
Asda continues its rapid expansion with 20 new Express stores opening this year, bringing low prices and convenience to local communities nationwide. Discover the full list of new locations.
Thousands of children in Middlesbrough will benefit from free festive fun, sports, and healthy meals this Christmas. The Bring It On Boro scheme is back, funded by a £250k grant. Find out how to book.
McDonald's UK rolls out 'Order Ahead' nationwide, using geofencing to prepare orders as customers approach. Get faster service for takeaway, drive-thru, or table delivery.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's has launched a second attempt to build a convenience store on the car park of the Farmer John's pub in Streetly, after a previous application was refused. Read the latest on this local planning battle.
A British YouTuber survived on just Wetherspoons meals for 72 hours, spending a total of £44.38. Discover his surprising favourite dish and daily breakdown.
Discount retailer Poundland is shutting 14 more shops by February, with clearance sales now on. This follows 19 earlier closures as part of a major restructuring. Read the full list of locations.
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.
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.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
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.
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.
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.
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?