Supporters say the loans will help attract shoppers to Northampton town centre, but not everyone agrees.

Local businesses and community groups would be given the right to rent premises if they are empty for a year.

An empty shop is being used as an arts space, as the council tries to revitalise its town centre

The Victorian-themed market is to boost business after the Dickensian festival was cancelled.

Business owners reflect on customers' changing spending behaviour in the run up to Christmas.

Councillors hope creating more pedestrian areas will allow more outdoor events to take place.

The Telegraph names Shrewsbury as having Britain's best high street.

WHSmith at Luton Point is set to close, which will take away the post office inside it.