The second phase of the Priory Field development in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, is nearing completion after a £6m loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The project delivers 29 new homes and supports 40 local jobs.
A new convenience store on a pub car park in Neston looks set for approval, a move developers say will slash the pub's rent and ensure its long-term survival. Read the full story.
The long-vacant Beales department store in Lowestoft is on the market for £895,000, years after closure and a council flats plan stalled. Read the full story.
Marks & Spencer plans to accelerate a major store overhaul, expanding food ranges and space while clothing takes a backseat, following a record Christmas for food sales. Discover the retail giant's new strategy.
Marks & Spencer confirms the closure of its Kirkgate store in Wakefield city centre in 2026, part of a national shift in retail strategy. Read the local reaction and what it means for the high street.
Budget supermarket Aldi unveils plans for a new £10m store on the edge of Devizes, promising around 40 new jobs and a drive-through coffee shop. Have your say in the public consultation.
A new Well Home store has opened in Birmingham's landmark former Marks & Spencer building after two years vacant. Discover the half-price opening offers on household essentials now.
Two major UK high street chains, Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, have collapsed into administration, putting 294 stores and 2,500 jobs at risk. See the full list of locations affected.
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.
River Island will shut its Gracechurch Centre branch in Sutton Coldfield on January 18. All stock is now on sale. Discover the new retailers set to move into the area in 2026.
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 33 high street stores across the UK in January as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of closures.
House of Fraser will shut its Plymouth department store in March 2026, leaving just 11 UK locations. The retailer has closed nearly 50 stores since 2018. Read the latest details.
A Solihull shop could be shut down after allegedly selling an illegal vape to a child and counterfeit Labubu dolls. Councillors will review its licence next week.
The Co-operative launches a first-of-its-kind range of mini meals for people on weight-loss injections like Wegovy. The 'Good Fuel' meals cater to smaller appetites from 7th January.
A 'closing down' notice has appeared at Plymouth's House of Fraser, suggesting a March 2026 closure. Shoppers are concerned as the building is for sale for £3m. Read the latest.
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.
Cardzone launches a 50% off closing down sale as its Didcot Shopping Centre branch prepares to shut for good on January 10, 2026. Get the details.
Aldi announces festive opening hours, shutting all 1,000+ UK supermarkets on January 1st. Plan your shop as times fluctuate. Details on new store openings inside.
High street fashion chain River Island will close 33 UK stores by end of January 2026 as part of a court-approved restructuring plan. See the full list of affected locations.
New Look and Poundland confirm a fresh wave of UK store closures for 2025, driven by rising costs and a shift online. Hundreds of jobs are at risk.
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.
Aldi confirms festive opening hours for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Plan your shop before stores close at 6pm on December 31st. Check local times now.
Oliver Bonas reveals a wave of new store openings and relocations across England and Scotland before year-end, with 20 more planned for 2025. Discover the full list of locations.
A developer has submitted plans to build four dormer bungalows on the former car park of The Coventry Arms in Upton Snodsbury, a site vacant since 2017. Read the latest on this brownfield development.
River Island, Poundland, Cancer Research and Trespass are among the major UK chains closing stores in 2026. See the full list of locations affected and the reasons behind the retail shake-up.
Forgot a crucial item on Christmas Day? Don't panic. Our guide reveals which shops can legally open, from small convenience stores to petrol stations, to save your festive day.
Baileys fans are storing their festive tipple wrong. The manufacturer confirms refrigeration isn't needed for freshness. Discover the official advice and a crucial plumbing warning.
Halfords announces a 72-hour Christmas closure across Birmingham, including Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Drivers urged to plan ahead. Read the full festive schedule.
Primark confirms the closure of its Dartford store on January 3rd, 2026, marking its first UK shutdown in over ten years. 53 jobs are impacted. Read the full story.
A new study reveals Aldi customers spend just 33 minutes on their weekly shop, seven minutes faster than the UK average. Discover the supermarket's efficiency secrets for a stress-free Christmas.