UK High Streets2 days agoGnome-town heroes deliver planters to high street shops"Operation Gnome" is part of efforts to attract more people to Whitchurch's high street.2 days ago7 days agoGreat Yarmouth makes UK Town of Culture shortlistThe Norfolk resort is among 15 towns in the running for the inaugural honour, with a £3m fund at stake.7 days ago8 Jul 2026Boost for town's high street after council targets empty shopsThirty-five new shops have opened in Bournemouth over the past 18 months8 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Shops fear impact of traffic-free high street planSome shopkeepers say they might be forced to leave Wantage if pedestrianisation plans go ahead.8 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Empty supermarket to be transformed into padel courtsIt is hoped Padel Chippenham will bring more people to Emery Gate shopping centre.6 Jul 20266 Jul 2026'Heatwave turned high street into a ghost town'Some shops in Dorchester say they reduced hours or closed during the hot weather due to a lack of customers.6 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigationWe traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire. 4 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approvedThe sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.1 Jul 202629 Jun 2026Government money will refurbish former bankThe former TSB branch in Sheep Street in Rugby has been empty for eight years.29 Jun 2026...
