Primark Birmingham Cafe to Close in Major Update
Primark confirms the permanent closure of its in-store cafe on Birmingham High Street, part of a wider review affecting three other UK branches. No staff redundancies are currently planned.
Primark confirms the permanent closure of its in-store cafe on Birmingham High Street, part of a wider review affecting three other UK branches. No staff redundancies are currently planned.
Staffordshire Police urge a potential assault victim to come forward after blood-stained clothing from Primark and Shein was discovered in a Burton-on-Trent bin. Officers are reviewing CCTV.
Poundland confirms nine new store closures across England, part of a major restructuring that has seen over 100 shops shut since June 2025. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Greggs has permanently closed its busy Strand branch near King's College London, part of 56 store closures since 2025. Students lament the loss of a cheap, convenient bite.
A wave of closures hits West Midlands shops, bars, and restaurants in early 2026, including family-run firms. See the full list of businesses shutting their doors.
TGI Fridays has permanently closed 16 restaurants across the UK, resulting in 456 redundancies. See the full list of affected locations and the future of the chain.
Cornwall Council has announced temporary road closures across west Cornwall for utility and repair works in January and February 2026. Find key dates, locations, and diversion details here.
Poundland confirms seven UK store closures in February 2026, with clearance sales offering up to 40% off. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
GameStop is set to shutter a significant number of its branches worldwide following a 35% revenue drop. The video game retailer's stock has fallen 80% from its 2021 peak. Read the full details.
High street fashion giant River Island is permanently shutting at least 27 stores this month as part of a major restructuring plan. The closures, including a Birmingham location, aim to secure the brand's future.
Hertfordshire County Council announces temporary road, bridleway and footpath closures across the county from January 8. Check local signage and diversion routes.
River Island begins closing 33 UK stores this week, including its Sutton Coldfield branch. The High Court-approved plan aims to save over 140 shops and thousands of jobs. Full list of closures inside.
Major UK retailers including Primark, River Island, and Poundland are shutting multiple branches this month. See the full list of closures and dates affecting your local high street.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti forces widespread school closures across Birmingham and the West Midlands. Get the latest list of affected schools and travel updates.
Multiple schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands are closed Friday due to heavy snow from Storm Goretti. Get the latest list of closures and safety updates here.
A prolific burglary gang that plotted in a Birmingham coffee shop has been convicted after footprints from Primark trainers linked them to 44 raids across the UK. Read how police cracked the case.
Hundreds of schools across the UK are closed on Wednesday, 7th January 2026, due to severe snow and ice. Check the full list of closures in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and England.
Dozens of schools across Staffordshire are closed on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, due to dangerous snow and ice. Check the full list of closures and the council's safety criteria here.
Lloyds Banking Group is shutting 16 branches across the UK in January 2026, accelerating its move to digital services. See the full list of affected locations and alternative banking options.
Poundland begins 2026 with 12 store closures this January, part of a plan to shut over 100 shops. Full list of locations and dates inside.
Santander's £2.65bn acquisition of TSB could see the familiar bank name disappear, triggering substantial branch closures and job losses. Find out what this means for millions of UK customers.
Lloyds Banking Group will shut more high street branches in 2026, citing a major decline in counter transactions. Midlands locations affected. Read the full story.
Lloyds Banking Group announces 16 branch closures in January, with 55 more to follow by 2026. Find out which locations are affected and why this shift is happening.
Disability charity Scope announces closure of 77 high street shops, putting 200 staff roles and 2,000 volunteers at risk. See the full list of affected stores.
A wave of closures hit Birmingham's Bullring and Grand Central in 2025, including Caffe Concerto and Diesel. See the full list of shops lost and what's coming next.
Primark is closing its Dartford store on January 3, the first such closure in 10 years, dealing a blow to the local high street. Staff face redundancy as the building requires major repairs.
Lloyds Bank confirms 16 branch closures across the UK in January 2026, as part of wider cuts. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Halifax announces eight more branch closures in early 2026, part of Lloyds Banking Group's ongoing shift towards digital services. See the full list of affected locations.
Poundland, WH Smith, and Pizza Hut among major brands shutting shops in a tough year for UK retail. Discover the full list of closures and the reasons behind the crisis.
Lloyds Bank announces the closure of 40 branches nationwide in 2026, citing a shift to digital banking. Find out if your local branch is on the list and what alternative services are available.