The owner of a recently opened games venue in Shirley has come forward to defend his plans amid worries expressed by local traders. Business owners at Parkgate Shopping Centre have voiced concerns that the venue might attract …
Walsall Council has given the green light to an ambitious plan to transform Willenhall Market. The approved scheme includes the installation of 12 new fixed stalls within the pedestrianised area between Savers and the Compton …
Traders at Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market are sounding the alarm over rising service charges, poor conditions, and a lack of security that they say is pushing their businesses to the brink. With service bills reaching …
Bulldozers have started tearing down the walls of Priory Square in Birmingham city centre, signaling the poignant end of an iconic chapter in the city’s retail history. This site, once home to the much-loved Oasis Market, was …
Dudley MP Sonia Kumar has spoken out amid growing concerns over safety in the town centre, where traders and shoppers face increasing threats from crime and antisocial behaviour. Ms Kumar recently participated in a roundtable …
In Dudley’s town centre, business owners are battling a tide of crime and antisocial behaviour that has become part of daily life. From blocked toilets caused by discarded stolen goods and changed clothes, to crooks brazenly …
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 …
The opening of the much-anticipated £24 million Dudley bus station, known as the Dudley Interchange, has been delayed until the autumn of 2024. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) recently confirmed the new facility will not …
Dudley Council’s £150,000 makeover of the town centre market, launched in April 2025, aimed to create a vibrant hub for visitors and boost local businesses. The transformation replaced traditional stalls with new seating and …
Step inside Birmingham’s Bull Ring Indoor Market, and you’re immersing yourself in nearly 900 years of the city’s rich trading heritage. Since 1166, this vibrant marketplace has been woven into the fabric of Birmingham’s …