Former Beales store in Lowestoft up for sale
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.
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West Midlands Schools Shut as Storm Goretti Hits
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.
M&S accelerates major store changes, prioritising food
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.
UK School Closures List for Wednesday Due to Snow
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.
New shop opens in former Birmingham M&S with half price deals
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.
294 UK shops at risk as two major chains collapse
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.
Staffordshire school closures due to snow - full list
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.
Birmingham snow causes school closures and travel issues
Birmingham wakes up to more snow and freezing temperatures on Tuesday 6 January, leading to school closures and travel disruption. Get the latest updates and send in your reports.
Lloyds Bank closes 16 branches this month
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 Shuts 12 Stores, Over 100 Closures by 2026
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.
TSB to Vanish from UK High Street in Santander Takeover
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.
River Island Sutton Coldfield Store Closure Date Confirmed
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.
Birmingham snow causes school closure and travel disruption
Snowfall in Birmingham forces Uplands Manor Primary School to shut and disrupts transport across the West Midlands. Get the latest travel updates and weather warnings here.
River Island Closing 33 Stores in Major Restructuring
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 confirms Plymouth store closure for 2026
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.
Lloyds Bank confirms more branch closures for 2026
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 Bank Closes 16 Branches Starting This Month
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.
Scope closes 77 charity shops, 200 jobs at risk
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.
Birmingham Bullring and Grand Central 2025 closures list
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.
Birmingham Council Leader Faces Reader Q&A on Key Issues
Birmingham City Council leader John Cotton faced a reader Q&A, addressing the Crown pub's future, 20mph speed limits, disability access, and library cuts. Read his responses and pledges.
Primark shuts first store in 10 years in Dartford
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 Closes 16 Branches in January 2026
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 Closing 8 UK Branches in January 2026
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.
Aldi UK Store Closures for New Year's Day 2025
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.
River Island Closing 33 Stores in January Restructuring
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.
Major UK Retailers Announce 2025 Store Closures
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.
High Street Chains Close Stores in 2025
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 Closing 40 Branches Across UK in 2026
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.
Halifax Closing 14 Branches Including Birmingham Site
Halifax announces 14 further branch closures in 2026, including Birmingham Bearwood. Over 100 Lloyds Banking Group sites will have shut by end of 2025 as customers move online.
Lloyds Group to Close 71 Bank Branches Across UK
Lloyds Banking Group will close 71 Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland branches in 2026 due to online banking shift. See the full list of affected locations.
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