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UK High Streets

A blue shutter down over a shop on a street corner. The building is covered in beige pebble dash and tiles.

Business rate cuts could create 'vibrant high streets'

The Welsh government said the proposed changes would help businesses compete with online retailers.

The window of House of Fraser on Lincoln's high street advertises reductions in the run up to the shop's closure

'Problem' for city centre as historic store closes

Experts say it will be difficult to find a new use for the House of Fraser building.

A close-up of the front of a building which has Domino's written in white letters on a grey background. To the left of the D is a red and blue rectangle with three white dots.

Domino's launches appeal after takeaway refused

It would lead to an overconcentration of hot food takeaways, says councillors.

The Jack Phillips pub on the ground floor of a two-storey 1960s brick building.

Extension to 'ugly' town centre building approved

The developer argues its plans will make "better use" of the town centre site.

Anglia Square, a view of concrete paving, a central glass covered seating area and 1960s-style multi-storey office buildings in the background.

Final shop leaves Anglia Square ahead of demolition

"Reality has hit - soon it will be boarded up and knocked down," says shop owner Graham Rutherford.

A large three storey red brick building with three storeys of glass windows.

Council approves plans for flat conversion

The building has been used as insurance company offices, a fertility clinic - and an eye surgery.

Northamptonshire

The old Debenhams in Norwich

What has happened to the closed Debenhams stores?

From bowling alleys and lab spaces, to town centre eyesores - what remains of Debenhams' old shops?

A sign for Market Cafe with chairs and tables and plants on a paved area behind it and the cafe itself beyond that.

Reopened Market Square 'a relief for businesses'

A cafe owner says he is already seeing more visitors coming into town.

Traffic cones and signage indicating a closed footpath in Northampton town centre

End in sight for delayed town centre works

The work in Abingdon Street and Fish Street will be complete by the end of the month, council says.

Northamptonshire