UK High Streets2 days agoThen and now: 100 years of the High StreetA century since businesses in Peterborough formed a chamber of commerce, things have changed a lot.2 days ago6 days agoVape shop plan to convert room into a flat approvedPlans to convert space behind a vape shop raise 17 objections from the public and councillors.6 days ago20 May 2026'Town's England flags don't offend us, we love them'How do the people who live and work in Framlingham feel about the flags and bunting in their town?20 May 202619 May 2026New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigationIt follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.19 May 202619 May 2026Police told to crack down on high street crimeForces in Essex and Kent are being given a share of £20m to tackle organised crime groups.19 May 202618 May 2026UK companies linked to payments for small boat crossings, BBC findsSmugglers are directing migrants to pay using a network of British businesses, secret filming reveals.18 May 202614 May 2026Major police operation targets drug and knife crimeWest Midlands Police brings Operation Fearless to Handsworth.14 May 20266 May 2026Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to closeThe stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.6 May 20265 May 2026Why are there so many vape shops on our high streets?New research has shown a 28% growth in shops selling vape products in Scottish towns and cities.5 May 2026...
