The World’s biggest Primark opened in Birmingham just before Easter. Formally a complete shopping centre ( Pavilions) I don’t mind admitting that I was one of the people who couldn’t see just how this would work. Surely it would be too big to be just one store. Well, after leaving it a few weeks to calm down I since ventured into the store twice to take a good look around, and I have to say I am impressed. In days when our department stores of old are on the decline, this is like a new form of department store, complete with a beauty department and treatments, cafes for comfort stops and…

In recent years our attitudes towards clothing, and in particular, so called ‘fast fashion’ has changed significantly. Whereas a bulging wardrobe was once something that we aspired to, shopping your wardrobe has now become an eco friendly trend. And whilst the popularity of stores like Primark, and supermarket fashion are undeniable, for many people this has become a real no-no, as the quest to find out where our clothes actually come from, what the carbon footprint is and how the people who created the pieces are treated as become more and more important. In short, we want more from our clothes, we want them to last longer, we want them…

Like most modern towns and cities, Wolverhampton has it’s fair share of empty shops, both on its High Street, and in the Mander and Wulfren Centre. But last Saturday budget chain Matalan booked the trend when it opened a brand new store in the Mander Centre. Crowds of shoppers turned out to take a first look, and judging my the queues, this is going to be a popular addition to the city’s shopping offering. Matalan usually open extra large stores on retail parks, so a slightly smaller store within a shopping centre is a real, but pleasant departure. The store opened at 10, and the first 100 people through the…

So you have the dream house, and now it’s time to turn you attention to the garden, and, more specifically, to create the garden of your kids dreams. A little investment in your garden space can actually help you save a lot of money during the school holidays as you have the perfect space to have picnics, spend time playing, and to invite your children’s friends over to enjoy play dates. If you have a good stretch of healthy lawn, that is a brilliant start, but what else is worth adding that will give your children hours of fun and enjoyment. Some Play Apparatus Whether you opt for some sort…