Localeconomy

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

Saturday, April 11, 2026 westmidlands highstreet alumrock knowle independentbusiness community inequality urbanspace localeconomy businessdevelopment

This week, I explored two high streets in the West Midlands that, though geographically close, couldn’t feel more different. The striking contrast between Alum Rock and Knowle left a lasting impression. Alum Rock, often … Read More

Sunday, February 8, 2026 erdington birmingham community market traders highstreet smallbusiness events localeconomy support

Erdington Business Improvement District (BID) is spearheading the launch of a fresh community market in Birmingham’s Erdington High Street, with hopes it will become a beloved fixture in the city’s event calendar. The … Read More

Thursday, December 18, 2025 willenhall railway compensation business insolvency kier construction disruption localeconomy crisis

Russell Eynon, owner of Willenhall-based Arx Apparel and PPE, is demanding £260,720 in compensation amid ongoing financial hardship linked to disruption caused by the development of a new railway station. The business, … Read More