New Bearwood off-licence approved despite concerns
Sandwell Council approves new Continental Market off-licence on Bearwood Road despite residents' concerns about antisocial behaviour and public safety risks in the area.
Sandwell Council approves new Continental Market off-licence on Bearwood Road despite residents' concerns about antisocial behaviour and public safety risks in the area.
Springfield Road in Kings Heath remains closed after a sinkhole emerged during resurfacing work, causing major traffic disruption. Read the latest updates and resident reactions.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Smethwick will close permanently following the tragic death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer aged 52. Read the emotional story behind this community loss.
The Old Dresser Cafe in Bearwood is closing permanently following the death of co-owner Richard Strugala from cancer. The popular spot served British and Polish cuisine.
Sandwell Council approves 24-hour casino operation on Bearwood Road despite police warnings of increased crime and public health concerns about significant harm to community.
Residents protest a new late-night off-licence in Bearwood, Smethwick, citing health and safety risks from antisocial behaviour. A council decision is due on November 25.
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
Frustrated Bearwood residents claim DPD vans are taking over their street overnight, leaving permit holders without parking spaces. Sandwell Council responds.
The Entertainer, Britain's biggest toy chain, is closing its Poole store in January 2026. Discover the reasons behind the closure and what it means for the local high street.
Nationwide Building Society commits to keeping its entire network of 696 branches open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of high street bank closures. Discover how this supports communities.
A Birmingham driving instructor was forced to cancel £252 worth of lessons after the A34 Birchfield Underpass closure caused major traffic chaos. Read how the flooding impacted local business and commuters.
Lloyds Bank is closing 17 branches across the UK this November, citing changing customer habits. Find out the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Nationwide Building Society has pledged to keep all 696 of its and Virgin Money's branches open until at least 2030, a major boost for UK high streets. Discover how this counters the national trend of bank closures.
More than 2,200 bank branches have shut across Britain since 2022, with closures hitting 50 per month. Discover how communities are affected and what replacement services are planned.
Muffin Break has closed its Bullring cafe after 11 years, making way for SushiDog to open in January 2026. Discover the full story behind the change.
Outdoor retailer Trespass is closing its Southampton store in March 2026, following recent closures in Watford and Ipswich. Discover the impact on the UK high street.
Tesco Bank announces closure of its Clubcard Pay+ and Round Up accounts from April 2026. Customers advised to move funds and continue earning points with standard Clubcard.
Shoe Zone begins clearance sale as it shuts its Rhyl branch, part of a wider retail crisis hitting UK high streets. Discover the full impact and store closure list.
Birmingham city centre faces major disruption as Corporation Street closes for emergency works near the Bullring, causing significant traffic delays and alternative route challenges for drivers.
Lloyds Banking Group reveals plans to shut 45 branches across England and Wales in 2024, citing changing customer habits and digital banking shift. Find out which locations are affected.
Major banking shake-up as Lloyds reveals 21 branches across England and Wales will shut their doors permanently in early 2025, with Halifax and Bank of Scotland locations also affected.
Severe disruption on M5 near Bristol as overturned vehicle blocks carriageway, causing extensive delays and traffic chaos during Friday rush hour.
Emergency services rushed to a serious multi-vehicle collision on the M6 northbound between junctions 5 and 6, leaving three people with life-threatening injuries and causing major traffic disruption across the West Midlands.
Multiple schools across Birmingham are closing early today as security measures intensify for Aston Villa's crucial European fixture against Maccabi Tel Aviv, with police warning of potential disruptions.
The popular Four Oaks cafe has closed suddenly, leaving customers devastated and staff without jobs. The closure comes just months after the business changed hands.
The popular Coffee#1 café in Sutton Coldfield's Gracechurch Shopping Centre has closed unexpectedly, with staff reportedly learning about the closure just hours before shutting down permanently.
HSBC announces the permanent closure of its landmark New Street branch in Birmingham city centre, affecting thousands of customers and marking the end of an era for high street banking.
Frustration mounts in a UK community as vital bridge repairs face significant delays, forcing lengthy detours and disrupting daily life while vinyl record sales hit remarkable highs.
The renowned homeware and tiles specialist Fired Earth enters administration, triggering immediate closure of all UK showrooms and putting jobs at risk across the country.