Charlene Bessell, founder of Horwich Cleanup Brigade, said illegal dumping in the town, especially in the "Railway Terraces" area, can take "weeks" or "months" to collect. She said: “The Railway ...

A major retailer is set to be expanded to create a new “brand defining” store, creating more than 100 new jobs.

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A large stretch of Ruislip High Street is cordoned off following the incident. A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm (GBH) following a police ...

This evening and tonight will remain largely dry with mainly clear skies. There will be a few patches of cloud towards the west, however, these bringing a risk of a few isolated showers. Wednesday ...

The UK high street has faced a brutal few years with town centres looking unrecognisable. Shopping habits have changed. Big names including Debenhams and Topshop no longer exist in shop form - and ...

WH Smith has said it is considering the sale of its high street shops (Chris Radburn/PA) Thousands of WH Smith workers face uncertainty as private equity suitors eye a deal to take control of the ...

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Retailer WH Smith has revealed sales at its high street estate remain under pressure just days after the group confirmed talks to sell the 500-strong chain (PA) Retailer WH Smith has revealed ...

Business representatives from high streets across Britain have come together to launch High Streets UK. The aim of the group is to tackle a range of issues, from the rise of retail crime and ...

WHSmith has confirmed it is seeking a buyer for its high-street stores, which could put staff in its 500 shops at risk of redundancy. The retailer plans to focus on its successful travel branches in ...