The approval of new shops and flats could signify another enhancement for Wednesbury town centre. In 2023, Sandwell Council received over £20m from the government's levelling up fund for Wednesbury.

This is the first time ever shopping has not been at top spot for the number of businesses in the middle of the town. Retail is in second place with 68 (20 per cent) while food and drink, third ...

Sutton Coldfield town centre has seen a big shift in how it is used by businesses with the number of shops falling and vacancy rates higher than the national average Comments News Nick Horner ...