UK High Streets8 days agoCity centre sees increased Christmas visitors The increase comes amid a decline in footfall in UK high streets8 days agoOxfordshire4 Feb 2025'Poor-quality' town centre needs 'reinvention'A council report says the centre of Swindon has a "poor-quality environment".4 Feb 2025Wiltshire30 Jan 2025Plan to demolish Galleries shopping centre approvedThe centre, opened in 1991, will be replaced with offices, flats and homes.30 Jan 2025Bristol25 Jan 2025WH Smith in talks to sell high street storesThe business says it is exploring a possible sale as its travel retail business arm accounts for most of its profits.25 Jan 2025UK25 Jan 2025Fifth generation takes on 122-year-old family firmDespite a decline in the UK's high streets, it says the customers are "testament to our presence".25 Jan 2025Cambridgeshire23 Jan 2025Artist records history with shopfront sketchesRic Liptrot sketches independent shops in York before they close to keep a history of local stores. 23 Jan 2025North Yorkshire23 Jan 2025Tynwald backs £2.4m fund to regenerate townsA 10-year plan to boost footfall and fill empty shops in towns and villages is given approval.23 Jan 2025Isle of Man22 Jan 2025Art gallery closes over 'decline of high street'Enter Gallery in Brighton also cites mass art production by larger companies for its closure.22 Jan 2025Sussex22 Jan 2025Butcher retiring after 53 years in same shopAfter starting at the age of 13, Paul Jessop says it is time to put the long hours behind him.22 Jan 2025Nottingham