Boarded-up shop fronts and permanently closed department stores have become a common sight across Britain in recent years. As large chains collapse, online retailers gain market share and out-of-town ...

For generations, Britain’s high streets were the heart of community life — bustling, social, familiar and full of character. But walk through many town centres today and you’ll see a very different ...

It is six months since a local authority invited locals to "shape the future" of a county town. Reform UK-controlled West Northamptonshire Council launched a public engagement activity on its draft ...

The number of high street shoppers last year fell amid rising profits for online retail giants. Despite the downturn, retail ...