The Latest Breaking News from High Street

Retailers jump at chance of cash grants to improve shop fronts in Maybole

Town organisation issued a call to retailers advising them of a special grant which could help brighten up the high street.

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2022

St Mary Le Port plans at Castle Park face Government call-in after controversy

The letter prompted a Twitter spat between Bristol's mayor and his predecessor

Bristol Post · Feb 1, 2022

'I don't think there is a way back' Life in the Welsh city centre with the most closed shops in the UK

According to the think tank Centre for Cities, Newport has the most closed units in all of Britain, and the traders aren't surprised by the news

Wales Online · Jan 30, 2022

Cardiff council's five-year plan to revitalise the city centre after the pandemic

The plans include Womanby Street making a comeback as a new music quarter, a "blue city centre" and new landmarks, public spaces and a high street

Wales Online · Jan 21, 2022

Boots is up for sale — but who will buy it and what could it mean for the high street?

Walgreen Boots Alliance has put the for sale sign up on Britain’s biggest pharmacy chain. Private equity is circling and there is speculations others could be interested too: from supermarkets to Amazon

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2022

Driver 'more than a little surprised' after breaking simple law right beside Garda

The motorist was on their way down High Street in Kilkenny town. What they had failed to realise was that a Garda on a bicycle was right beside them

Irish Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

The tiny village which is being absolutely ruined by roadworks that will last for years

'In the long run, perhaps it will be beneficial when the road opens, but that's not going to be for another few years. We've got to try and survive it first'

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2022