Sudden Closure of Sutton Coldfield Shop Leaves Locals and Business Leaders Puzzled Saturday, May 30, 2026 suttoncoldfield fabrik closure retail gracechurchcentre bid community business events local A women’s clothing retailer in Sutton Coldfield’s town centre has once again closed its doors unexpectedly, leaving locals and business leaders perplexed. Fabrik, which had been operating out of the former Topshop and Topman … Read More
Birmingham Hospitality Leaders Face Challenges Amid Tough Trading Conditions Friday, May 29, 2026 birmingham hospitality economy nighttime commerce independent business finance challenge recovery Birmingham’s hospitality sector is grappling with a challenging trading environment as economic pressures continue to mount. The recently published West Midlands Night-Time Economy Commission report outlines 25 … Read More
Midland Shopkeeper in Flip-Flops Courageously Confronts Trio Over £1.99 Card Theft Sunday, May 24, 2026 shoplifting theft retail shopkeeper security cctv business theftprevention independent police In a remarkable display of bravery, Wayne Jarvis, a 42-year-old shopkeeper from Worcester, donned in flip-flops, confronted three thieves after witnessing one steal a £1.99 greeting card from his store, Fifty Scents, on May … Read More
HMRC Announces Crucial Increase in Mileage Allowance to 55p per Mile for Cars and Vans Friday, May 22, 2026 hmrc mileage allowance drivers business vehicles reimbursement tax revenue martinlewis HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has introduced a significant update to the mileage allowance for employees and self-employed individuals using their personal vehicles for work purposes. The mileage rate has been increased from … Read More
I Won the European Cup with Aston Villa – Then I Became a Courier Driving Vans Wednesday, May 20, 2026 football astonvilla nigelspink europeancup courier careerchange vandriving goalkeeper business europaleague sport Nigel Spink, the legendary goalkeeper for Aston Villa, made an unexpected career shift after an illustrious football career that spanned nearly two decades. Spink, who guarded Villa’s goals from 1977 to 1996, is best … Read More
Autograph: Birmingham’s Beloved Independent Shop Closes After Nearly 40 Years Amid Concerns for City's Retail Future Sunday, May 17, 2026 birmingham retail independent shopclosure ethelstreet citycentre business commerce localeconomy heritage After nearly 40 years in business, Autograph has closed its doors, marking the end of an era for one of Birmingham city centre’s last independent shops. Located on Ethel Street, Autograph was one of only two remaining … Read More