Birmingham ram-raiders forced to repay £250k
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.
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.
Birmingham's Original Patty Men restaurant reveals how they gained millions of social media views and became a city institution. Discover their journey from street food to permanent home.
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.
Birmingham's Button Factory announces its festive 2025 schedule featuring Après Wonderland, a Christmas quiz with big prizes, and a glitzy drag celebration. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Amazon UK slashes 33% off the ghd Original Hair Straightener for Black Friday. Get the premium styler for just £92.78. Limited time offer for sleek, salon-quality hair at home.
An 18-year-old suffered a broken arm in a factory incident. Isoma Limited was prosecuted for safety failures. Learn how to prevent workplace accidents.
Ice cream giant Magnum is injecting £50 million into its Gloucester plant, boosting production of Twister and Solero. This major investment secures the future of the nearly 500-strong workforce.
John Ward, 76, fears his Stirchley greengrocer J&H Ward will close after 55 years unless locals choose his shop over big supermarkets. Support local business.
Scope charity shop chain shuts Stourbridge and Folkestone stores after closing 77 others. Read how this impacts the community and the charity's future.
Five men convicted for a terrifying daylight ram-raid on a Birmingham jewellery shop have been ordered to repay nearly £250,000. Discover the full story of the heist and its consequences.
Scope charity confirms closure of Stourbridge and Folkestone shops this week, following 77 other store shutdowns. Discover how this impacts the high street.
German defence firm Stark launches a new 40,000 sq ft military drone factory in Swindon, creating over 100 skilled jobs and boosting UK sovereign defence production.
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.
Oodie launches limited £1 Grey Oodie Original deal with only 1000 available. Black Friday sale includes half-price Avocado Oodie at £32. Sale live from 7pm November 20.
Scope charity shop chain closes two more UK branches this week, adding to over 50 closures this year. Discover the impact on communities and the charity's future.
Mesha Essentials in Rooker Avenue wins alcohol licence approval despite resident concerns about anti-social behaviour. Council dismisses objections as 'speculative'.
Unilever confirms plans to cut around 50 roles at its Port Sunlight factory in Wirral to 'maximise efficiencies'. Read the full story on the proposed redundancies.
West Midlands Police arrest man in his 20s after assault at Small Heath convenience store. Victim hospitalised with non-life-threatening head injury. Read the latest.
Police have sealed off Bob Shop 4 on Green Lane in Small Heath following an incident. The cordon remains as investigations continue. Follow for live updates.
West Midlands Police have cordoned off a Small Heath convenience store. Discover the latest on this ongoing incident and the history of Bob Shops in the city.
A Telford man has been jailed and given a Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from specific shops after a spree of thefts and assaults on staff. Read the full story.
John's Booze in West Bromwich has had its licence revoked after being caught selling alcohol to a child and stocking illicit items including Viagra and oversized vapes. Discover the full story.
Tilda Butterworth bought an old camera from a Hackney charity shop and discovered 10 undeveloped photos inside. She's now appealing to reunite the nostalgic images, believed to be from the West Midlands, with their original family.
A new Cats Protection pop-up homeware shop has opened on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Support local cats this Christmas by donating or shopping for pre-loved furniture and decor.
UK pie chain Pieminister is temporarily shutting its online store before Black Friday to prevent delivery problems and food waste. Orders resume from December 2.
Starbucks is closing 10 coffee shops across the UK as part of a portfolio review. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind the closures.
EDF launches Winter Warmer Shop with free energy-efficient appliances and debt support for vulnerable households. Eligible customers to be contacted directly until February.
EDF launches Winter Warmer Shop Scheme offering free air fryers, kettles, and slow cookers to eligible customers. Learn how to access this vital energy support.
Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.