Michael Dixey News Today

EXCLUSIVE: MailOnline saw children as young as five queuing up for sweets as we spoke to mums and dads in Ipswich, Cardiff, Derby and Bradford where a number of the stores have popped up.

Two leading councillors accused of failing to properly declare their financial interests have spoken out after been cleared of wrongdoing.

The popular bakery chain has applied for a round-the-clock licence to serve sausage rolls, steak bakes and other favourites at its outlet near Canterbury Cathedral in Kent.

Customers could be able to grab a sausage roll or steak bake at all hours if Greggs’ bid for a 24-hour licence at a high street branch is approved.

A takeaway’s bid for deliveries until 4am has sparked fears of motorbikes and scooters revving through the streets all night.

A controversial sweet shop, known for its vivid colour scheme and trading opposite a historic landmark, has unexpectedly closed its doors.

Traders are set to return to a historic market after those behind the decision to break it up suffered a heavy defeat at the local elections.

A bid to transform a disused bus station building into a bubble tearoom has been given the green light, despite concerns about competiton.

Residents have been warned they face a summer of unemptied bins as refuse workers could walk out over a 30% pay rise demand.

A youth hub will boast an impressive range of activities, including a virtual reality gaming zone, if given the go-ahead in 'much-needed' plans.