‘Ballsy’ Birmingham Needs to Own Its Brilliance, City Leader Urges Thursday, February 12, 2026 birmingham business investment citycentre development collaboration regeneration lifesciences culture leadership Birmingham’s business, civic, and cultural leaders are calling for a bold new attitude—a shift away from self-deprecation toward confidently celebrating the city’s vibrant future. At a high-profile gathering at Birmingham … Read More
UK Jewellers Krafft to Close Iconic Chelmsford High Street Store After 50 Years Wednesday, February 4, 2026 jewellers highstreet retail closure chelmsford onlineshopping business costs community repairs After serving the Chelmsford community for half a century, Krafft Jewellers has announced it will close its long-standing city centre store on Duke Street by March 31. The decision marks a significant loss for local shoppers … Read More
Dad Earns £24K Annually from Part-Time Dog Waste Cleanup Service Sunday, January 18, 2026 dogwaste dogpoo sidehustle cleaning business startup derby disabled grasscutting petcare Kyle Newby, a 39-year-old father of four from Littleover, Derby, has turned an unusual concept into a thriving side hustle. By offering dog waste removal services, he’s built a business that brings in approximately £24,000 a … Read More
Major UK Men’s Clothing Brand Big Boys Shuts After Entering Administration Wednesday, January 14, 2026 retail administration insolvency clothing fashion leeds bigboys finance closure business Big Boys, a leading men’s clothing retailer based in Leeds and operated by Great Clothing Ltd, has officially ceased trading after collapsing into administration. The company confirmed the closure earlier this week. In a … Read More
Birmingham City Centre Public Realm Upgrade to Begin Early Next Year Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham publicrealm citycentre urbanrenewal infrastructure pedestrian construction environment transport business Extensive public realm improvements are set to commence in Birmingham city centre early next year, marking the start of a two-year project aimed at enhancing the urban environment for residents, visitors, and businesses … Read More
Hairdresser Blocks Roadworks After Parking Disruptions Threaten Christmas Trade Sunday, December 21, 2025 hairdresser roadworks solihull parking disruption christmas business construction council customers Paula Burnham, owner of Luxe Hair Design and Gents Barber Shop in Solihull, found herself at the center of a frustrating situation just days before Christmas. Arriving to open her salon on December 18th, she was confronted by … Read More