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M&S has been named the nation’s favourite supermarket for the fifth year running, according to an annual survey from Which?. UK’s favourite and least favourite supermarkets named – with two joint-bottom The best and worst supermarkets of the year – and the one shoppers flock to for yellow sticker bargains – have been named. M&S […]

The Gym Group is looking to open a new outlet in a site which is currently a huge charity shop superstore on two levels The interior of the Barnardo’s Superstore at the Princess Alice Retail Park, where plans have been submitted to turn it into a new Gym Group location A big-name gym could soon […]

Three popular businesses fell into administration last week Multiple chains have fallen into administration over the last few weeks (file image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) It is only the second month of 2026, and it appears as though the UK high street is being hit harder than ever. Administration after administration has cut down big name brands, […]

Medical professionals and nutritionists suggest that careful planning around medication, hydration, and diet can ensure the holy month remains both spiritual and healthy. 15:47, 10 Feb 2026Updated 16:00, 10 Feb 2026 File picture of a man being checked by a doctor as experts issued advice on a safe and healthy Ramadan, particularly for those who […]

The show chain has confirmed the sad closure The shoe chain has closed its doors for good (stock image)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto/atmoosh) A major shoe chain has announced the heartbreaking closure of one of its stores. Schuh, which has over 120 branches in Britain, has confirmed its shop in Bradford’s The Broadway Shopping Centre has shut […]

Liam Dillon from The Boat was named among the country’s elite chefs Liam Dillon’s restaurant The Boat won a Michelin Star A Lichfield restaurant that ‘once resembled a roadside pub’ has won a prestigious Michelin Star, the second for the city. The Boat, Liam Dillon’s micro-farm and casual fine-dining canalside spot, was awarded its first […]

It is planning significant redundancies as part of a renewed cost-cutting drive, according to reports. Major UK supermarket planning redundancies with 1,000 jobs at risk A major UK supermarket group is planning redundancies with as many as 1,000 jobs at risk. Ocado is planning significant redundancies as part of a renewed cost-cutting drive, according to […]

You could be in the next series, which will be set in the 1950s as Birmingham rebuilds after heavy bombing in WW2 You could star in the next series of the Peaky Blinders(Image: BBC) Brummies are being given the chance to star in the next Peaky Blinders series. The Birmingham crime drama from acclaimed Small […]

The Satin Flat Ballet Pumps come in blush pink, olive or chocolate This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Priced at £23, the Satin Flat Ballet Pumps are ‘selling fast’ online(Image: PA) Marks & Spencer shoppers have been snapping up some ‘lovely’ ballet […]

Rules on taking food to cinema and food banned at Vue, Odeon and Cineworld – Birmingham Live Need to know Cinema chains including Vue and Odeon have policies restricting hot food and alcohol brought from outside 10:05, 07 Feb 2026Updated 10:10, 07 Feb 2026 Cinema chains including Vue and Odeon have policies restricting hot food […]