6 d. ago JD Vance’s home town is bouncing back – and it’s largely thanks to immigrants

Immigrants have played a central role to the revival of Middletown, Ohio, while the vice-president has made criticizing immigrants a main theme of his political careerWhen Daniel Cárdenas from Coahuila, Mexico, first arrived in Middletown, a post-industrial city of 50,000 people in south-west Ohio, he was immediately enamored.“It’s a small town with friendly people. You have shops, big stores; there’s no traffic,” he says. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Kalani Ghost Hunter visits Ayr baked potato spot Spudbuds as viral TikTok star tries popular new venue

The food reviewer has more than three million followers online.

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9 d. ago Kirkcudbright History Society members get a glimpse of the town's shops past and present

Helen Bowick's thought-provoking presentation was entitled Kirkcudbright Shops Through Time.

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1 week ago 'I visited my ghost town shopping mall – it's so miserable that Costa is the highlight'

Experts say that UK high streets are suffering and could potentially be set to face the worst year ever – while one shopper headed to her local centre to find out why

Economics

1 week ago Beautiful UK town named Britain's poshest is just like Cambridge or Oxford

Feel like a royal by swanning around this up-scale town named one of the UK's 'poshest'. There's boutique shops, celebrity mansions, award-winning eateries and even a winery

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1 week ago Big jewellery chain with 89 stores to close two more high street shops this weekend

High-street jewellery chain Beaverbooks has announced it will shut its shop in Birmingham Fort this weekend along with its High Wycombe shop, after more than 17 years in the town

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1 week ago The 'classy' historic town near Manchester named among best places to live in UK again

With cobbled streets, quirky independent shops and lots of new restaurants and bars opening, this Cheshire town has got the Sunday Times seal of approval as one of the best places to live in the UK

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2 w. ago Britain's 'worst' shopping centre that declined into deserted ghost town with rows of boarded

The Festival Park in Ebbw Vale, South Wales, was opened to much excitement in 1992 but suffered such a stark decline that it became known as the country's worst shopping centre.

Economics

2 w. ago Vast shopping centre dominated a town centre for more than 50 years – now it’s going to take a year to knock down

The demolition of Crompton Place will lead to a direct link between Bolton's Victoria Square and Bradshawgate for the first time in generations

Economics

2 w. ago Which shops are closing down in YOUR town? Use our map to find out

Retail giant WHSmith and banks including Lloyds, TSB and Natwest have announced dozens of closures, as well as fashion chains New Look and Select.

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2 w. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Reality star Eliza chases thieves after they hit her vintage store

TALK OF THE TOWN: Eliza Batten is taking the a direct approach with shoplifters who target her second-hand designer clothes store.

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2 w. ago Beautiful UK town with best rated high street and quaint historic charm

From stunning boutique shops to a bustling coffee shop that offers art classes, this charming market town has managed to keep its high street thriving despite ongoing challenges

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3 w. ago Posh seaside town revolts against plans to open an EIGHTH fish and chip shop... and they've already shut down a Domino's pizza takeaway proposal

Residents in one wealthy seaside town are leading a revolt against plans for its eighth chip shop over fears the resort is 'under threat' from fast food businesses.

Economics

3 w. ago 'I went to a south east London fancy town that immerses you in its wild adventure'

'I went to a south east London fancy town that immerses you in its wild adventure'  News Shopper

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3 w. ago Pretty UK seaside town has one of the best fish and chip shops in the country

It's not a hidden gem, or a location without crowds of tourists, but Torquay does pack a punch when it comes to staycations - and fish and chips

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3 w. ago Scotland's 'food capital' town with cosy pubs and 'perfect' fish and chip shop

For our latest Town of the Week, we are heading to a renowned foodie hotspot.

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3 w. ago Rutherglen community group hosting safety awareness and social events

A range of advice for local residents will be on offer at the safety event in the town's shopping centre on March 25

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