Next closes all 500 UK stores for Boxing Day
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.
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.
Dennis Lycett, 39, is behind bars for supplying heroin and crack cocaine in Tamworth. Police seized drugs and cash after a chase in Amington.
Aldi has imposed a four-bottle limit on its popular £9.99 champagne due to soaring demand. The supermarket is also slashing wine prices and offering festive veg for just 8p.
Morrisons becomes the first UK supermarket to delay its net zero goal by 15 years, now aiming for 2050. The new target includes its entire supply chain.
West Midlands Police and Trading Standards seized 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters in Small Heath. The raid is part of Operation Target. Report crime anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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.
An 18-year-old man is due in court after police discovered a firearm at a property on Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. Callum McTaggart-Box faces charges of possession of a firearm and ammunition.
An 18-year-old man has been charged with firearms offences after a gun was discovered at a property in Dickens Road, Wolverhampton. He is due before magistrates.
New figures reveal a 0.4% year-on-year drop in Welsh retail footfall for November, with Cardiff among the hardest-hit UK cities. Retailers now pin hopes on a December surge.
Pub chain Wetherspoons has quietly removed custard as an accompaniment to its apple crumble, prompting an outcry from customers who call the move 'unacceptable'. Read the full story.
Flexispot's Power Swivel Rocker Recliner is £80 off until Dec 25. Shoppers praise its stain-resistant fabric and 'good back support' for post-work winding down.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
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.
A Vinted expert reveals how a friendly, non-salesy message to users who favourite items can increase sales by 30-50%. Discover the free strategy that's transforming second-hand selling.
Road deaths in Solihull show a downward trend, but new data reveals the borough is unlikely to meet its 2030 road safety target. Discover the latest figures and accident hotspots.
New data reveals a worrying rise in A&E waiting times at Birmingham hospitals, with fewer patients seen within the four-hour target. Read the full report on the trust's performance.
Aston Villa could beat Manchester United to sign Real Madrid's Brazilian wonderkid Endrick on loan in January to boost their Champions League push and solve striker concerns.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' new pay-per-mile levy for electric and hybrid vehicles faces criticism from industry leaders who warn it could deter EV adoption and boost petrol demand.
Asda's £1bn IT system transition caused severe disruption, pushing its recovery timeline back by six months. CEO Allan Leighton calls the sales slump 'self-inflicted'. Read the full analysis.
New data reveals a dramatic shift in UK car sales, with electric vehicles capturing over a quarter of the market. Industry leaders warn government policy could jeopardise this green growth.
Aston Villa join Tottenham and Real Madrid in the race for River Plate's £18m defender Lautaro Rivero. Discover how Emi Martinez could be the key to this transfer coup.
Bromsgrove MP Bradley Thomas campaigns to protect the green belt, urging the government to reverse Birmingham's reduced housing target. Over 5,600 back his petition.
Somerset Council is selling East Farm, a 79-acre site, to fund essential services. The move follows a financial emergency and government-approved asset sales.
Get ready for huge Black Friday savings at Merry Hill shopping centre on November 28. Discover discounts of up to 70% on fashion, homeware, toys, and beauty from major brands.
A shotgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were discovered by police during a raid on a property in Pendrell Close, Chelmsley Wood. A man and woman have been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
ASOS launches AI stylists and a new loyalty programme to win back shoppers after reporting a 12% sales plunge. Can tech revive the online fashion giant?
JD Sports cautions annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as rising unemployment and warm weather hit sales. Read the full analysis.
Family-run Nathaniel Cars celebrates selling its 20,000th new MG, projecting £125m revenue this year. Discover how this Welsh success story is accelerating growth.
Discover the rare AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and psychedelic records that fetched over £1,000 on Discogs in November. Learn what makes these vinyl treasures so valuable.
Argos announces Black Friday 2024 will feature double discounts on already-reduced items. Get ready for massive savings on tech, homeware and toys from mid-November.