A small historic town has been 'overrun' by more than 30 Turkish-style barber shops and hair salons which locals say have 'sprang up out of nowhere'. The West Midlands town now has around one salon for every 390 people – making it one of the barber shop capitals of the UK. 'Mainly they are barber shops that have opened, three have opened in real close proximity.' Another resident, who did not want to be named, added: 'There's loads of Turkish barber shops opened up in the last year or so. There is no indication that this barber has been involved in any illegal activityCutz & Co Hairdresser shop on Mill Bank in Sedgley.

Source: Daily Mail March 13, 2026 05:22 UTC