A high trust society needs swift action against those who seek to by-pass the law, this would be one step towards making that happen. 💪

#highstreets #crime #crimefighters #dodgybusinesses #closureorders #changethelaw #houseoflords

Poster for the 45th West London Local History Conference. Features a picture of a grand-looking staircase in what appears to be a large store selling textiles. Text: Shopping is Never Done: West London streets down the decades. Saturday 11 April 2026. Questors Theatre: Down our High Street. David Shailes: Goddards. James Marshall: Feltham and Hounslow High Streets. Neil Robson: Arding and Hobbs. Carolynne Cotton: Bentalls of Kingston. Val Bott: Shopping in Georgian Brentford. A one-day conference at Duke Street Church, Duke Street, Richmond. Tickets, £15, on sale at www.ticketsource.co.uk/west-london-local-history-conference/ Conference sponsored by the local history societies for Acton, Barnes & Mortlake, Brentford & Chiswick, Fulham & Hammersmith, Richmond, Twickenham and Wandsworth, and the West Middlesex Family History Society.

A #OnePlaceWednesday reminder that Shopping is Never Done, a #LocalHistory conference focused on West London High Streets, takes place on Saturday 11th April at Duke Street Church in Richmond. Tickets £15. Sure to be of interest to #OnePlaceStudies researchers!

Retail expert talks 'sadness' over Binns closure - but Darlington is still 'vibrant' A retail expert has branded Darlington’s House of Fraser closure as a “moment of sadness” - but argued that the town remains “vibrant"

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#darlington #retail #highstreet #highstreets

"LABOUR'S TAXES ARE SHAMEFUL ASSAULT ON HIGH STREETS"
#MartynBrown / @jonwalker121.bsky.social for @express.co.uk

#KemiBadenoch accuses #LabourParty of a "shameful assault" on #HighStreets, amid warnings #SmallBusinesses face an apocalypse.

#DailyExpress
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

"LABOUR'S TAXES ARE SHAMEFUL ASSAULT ON HIGH STREETS"
#MartynBrown / @jonwalker121.bsky.social for @express.co.uk

#KemiBadenoch accuses #LabourParty of a "shameful assault" on #HighStreets, amid warnings #SmallBusinesses face an apocalypse.

#DailyExpress
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

'A shambles and a disgrace' – why have Scotland's high streets declined? Part One - Sceptical Scot Andrew Neil blames a “national scandal” of local government failure and incompetence, others argue the rot goes much deeper. In a two-part series for Sceptical Scot, Charlie Ellis explores a complicat...

Why are Scotland's high streets in decline?
Is it a story of 'bad' councils. Or something more complicated? A special two part series by Charlie Ellis for @scepscot.bsky.social I had fun with illustrations #urbandecline #scottishcities #highstreets #edinburgh #glasgow
sceptical.scot/2026/02/a-sh...

England’s poorest areas have 70% more vape shops and bookmakers than wealthier ones! #news #worldnews #uk #uknews #highstreets #vapeshops #england #bookmakers #ukpolitics

East Sussex high-street businesses 👇

Free workshops + one-to-one support are on the way. Dates soon. Register interest:
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#HighStreetBoost #HighStreets #EastSussex

If you've got empty / underused spaces available, or need a space for your organisation, let us know for the next Platform Places newsletter! 📨

#PropertyMatchMaking #CommunityPower #HighStreets #TownCentreProperty

Poster for the 45th West London Local History Conference. Features a picture of a grand-looking staircase in what appears to be a large store selling textiles. Text: Shopping is Never Done: West London streets down the decades. Saturday 11 April 2026. Questors Theatre: Down our High Street. David Shailes: Goddards. James Marshall: Feltham and Hounslow High Streets. Neil Robson: Arding and Hobbs. Carolynne Cotton: Bentalls of Kingston. Val Bott: Shopping in Georgian Brentford. A one-day conference at Duke Street Church, Duke Street, Richmond. Tickets, £15, on sale at www.ticketsource.co.uk/west-london-local-history-conference/ Conference sponsored by the local history societies for Acton, Barnes & Mortlake, Brentford & Chiswick, Fulham & Hammersmith, Richmond, Twickenham and Wandsworth, and the West Middlesex Family History Society.

Shopping is Never Done: the 45th West London Local History Conference, on Saturday 11th April 2026, at Duke Street Church in Richmond, is a one-day #LocalHistory conference focussed on West London High Streets. Tickets £15. Sure to be of interest to #OnePlaceStudies researchers too!

"'THIS MAY CAUSE IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE FOR US'"
#NicoleMitchell for @glasgowtimes.bsky.social

Proposed parking charges in #Dennistoun, #Glasgow could harm the local #HighStreets, an MP has warned.
#GlasgowCityCouncil are making changes.

#GlasgowTimes
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

"KEMI: I'LL SAVE HIGH STREETS AND KICKSTART BRITAIN"
#MartynBrown / #TonyWhitfield for @express.co.uk
Full Story: t.ly/N0ira

#KemiBadenoch promises to save #HighStreets in #Britain, which she says #LabourParty are intent on killing.

#SundayExpress
#TomorrowsPapersToday
#IBPAPERS

North Devon Gazette North Devon Gazette - 17/12/2025

#PublicTransport #Buses #NorthDevon #HighStreets

FYI @ianroome.bsky.social @northdevonlibdems.bsky.social @northdevongreens.bsky.social @johnpatrinos.bsky.social @philhutty.bsky.social

Letter p.19 @northdevongazette.bsky.social

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Support package to boost North East high street businesses this Christmas A new support scheme launched by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority aims to boost high street businesses during the critical Christmas…

Still time for #TeesValley retailers and other businesses to sign up for my "Boosting Festive Footfall" workshops starting on Monday!

www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2562147...

#retail #highstreet #highstreets

I'm enjoying making progress with this exciting new project looking into establishing a vibrant non-profit community, business and creative hub in Dorchester town centre, ideally in a renewed heritage building. #reconnection #community #highstreets

Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally Undercover reporters were told how easy it was to make big profits selling illegal vapes and cigarettes.

A #Kurdish #crime network is enabling #migrants to work illegally in #MiniMarts on #HighStreets the length of #Britain, a #BBC investigation can reveal. #UK

www.bbc.com/news/article...

In the HoC Graham Stuart, Conservative MP, says Labour doesn't understand businesses and doesn't support them. If the Tories hadn't stopped funding local government and supported Councils ability to support local businesses, and manage high streets then they would be viable. #HighStreets

#HighStreets

@c4ciaran.bsky.social @andydavies4.bsky.social

Department stories: How communities are reimagining a national institution - Power to Change Once a destination for generations of shoppers, department stores are on the decline. But community businesses are repurposing vacant department stores and ...

You can read about the communities across the UK who are taking on old department stores, and thinking outside the box to breathe new life into our #highstreets: buff.ly/LCasOdA

John Lewis to host fashion brand Topshop in 32 stores from February Move is attempt to attract multigenerational shoppers and ‘bring more of that family day out’

#Topshop x John Lewis - interesting!

Sounds like a canny move for both brands - JL draws in new customers, and Topshop gets to bring back its physical footprint in prime locations quickly and with limited risk.

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

#retail #highstreet #highstreets

#HighStreets

In Depth Report: The True Cost of Government Policies for UK High Streets in 2025 - Our High Streets In this months In depth report we take a look at the impact of the government policies effect which have impacted UK High Streets including Business Rates, Spending, Employment laws, Trading and other...

In Depth Report: The True Cost of Government Policies for UK #HighStreets in 2025 ourhighstreets.co.uk/the-true-cos...

Scaffolding is officially up at The Cupcakery and Vapour Trader! This is the first project to start on site as part of the Ashton-in-Makerfield Town Centre Building Grant Scheme. @wigancouncil.bsky.social @tourguideliverp.bsky.social #heritage #highstreets

See the pictures inside Cardigan's historic market hall as it officially reopens CARDIGAN'S historic Market Hall has now reopened after a £3 million renovation project.

Including through projects like the revival of Cardigan Market Hall, one @archhfund.org.uk has long supported and invested in www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/2490257.... Really important to learn the lessons of these towns bucking the trends. #highstreets #towncentres

Next has opened its new #Newcastle city centre flagship in Eldon Square's ex-Debenhams this morning. So what can shoppers expect?

Read my commentary at www.cannyinsights.com/2025/07/15/n....

#retail #highstreet #highstreets #shoppingcentres

Claire's Accessories puts itself up for sale with 281 shops at risk of closure US-based owners of the retailer are said to be working with investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale amid subdued profits and the impact of higher import prices

Claire's Accessories puts itself up for sale with 281 shops at risk of closure:

#highstreets #retailers

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Full list of 33 River Island shop closures Hundreds of jobs could be lost as a result of the closures.

Full list of The 33 #RiverIsland #shop closures:

#highstreets #retailers

news.sky.com/story/full-l...

Hundreds reply to Leamington high street pedestrian plan - BBC News A council says it receives a "wide range of passionate views" on plans to transform the Parade.

Hundreds reply to high street pedestrian plan for Leamington Spa:

#regen #highstreets #placemaking

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Revamp planned for listed Tamworth high street shops A council plans to bring the three Tamworth units back into use by restoring them.

Revamp planned for listed high street shops:

#highstreets #regen #tamworth

www.bbc.com/news/article...

First look at demolition of Bootle Strand "Hopefully they can bring Bootle back to life"

Demolition works at Bootle Strand have officially begun, marking the first phase of a major regeneration project in the town centre.

#regen #highstreets #liverpool #seftoncouncil

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...