20 h. ago Tragic life of man who found James Bulger's body after his life ends in prison cell

James Bulger was tortured and murdered by 10-year-old boys Jon Venables and Robert Thompson after they led him away from his mum outside a butcher's at Bootle Strand shopping centre

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20 h. ago Tragic life of man who found James Bulger's body as he's found dead in custody

James Bulger was tortured and murdered by 10-year-old boys Jon Venables and Robert Thompson after they led him away from his mum outside a butcher's at Bootle Strand shopping centre

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21 h. ago Plant detective found chilling detail to put killer Ian Huntley behind bars

Botanist Patricia Wiltshire, who uses pollen to catch killers, was instrumental in putting notorious child murderer and school caretaker Ian Huntley behind bars

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21 h. ago Major city's abandoned '90s shopping centre and £3m plans to reopen it

The Wheatsheaf Shopping Centre, in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, opened in 1991 and closed its doors for good at the end of 2020 due to the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Economics

22 h. ago Rushden fire LIVE: Huge plume of smoke seen for miles amid massive blaze

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue has advised people to keep doors and windows shut in Rushden, after a large fire broke out in a warehouse, causing black smoke to billow into the air

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39 h. ago Hit toy shop Pop Mart famed for Labubus to open at Trafford Centre

The shop has gone viral thanks to its collectable toys and the wildly successful Labubu furry monsters that see customers queuing out the door

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43 h. ago Dumfries youngster appointed first ever chief fun officer at Scots shopping centre

Nine-year-old Amelia has landed the important job at Glasgow Fort after wowing the team with her kindness and care for others.

Economics

63 h. ago Boys aged 14 and 15 deny launching chair 50 feet off top floor of Westfield Stratford shopping centre in internet prank

The boys, aged 14 and 15, were arrested after a viral video showed the incident at Westfield, east London , on March 1, where a chair was thrown and narrowly missed shoppers walking below.

Economics

65 h. ago New sandwich shop roclaiming to open in Cardiff city centre but there's one big problem

Square + Fair will be opening in Cardiff’s Royal Arcade in June as well as opening a second location in Pontcanna

Politics

67 h. ago Specialist bakery sets up shop at Midsteeple Quarter in Dumfries town centre

Batter and Patter, which makes only gluten, wheat and dairy-free cakes, is aiming to create a market feel and bring other traders with them.

Politics

3 d. ago New Scottish bowling alley offering free game to anyone with this name

King Pins will open its first Scottish location at Silverburn Shopping Centre on Thursday, June 26

Sport

3 d. ago People say city 'is dead' as huge cost of keeping shopping centre open revealed

Readers have been reacting to the news that Newport's Friars Walk shopping centre has been kept afloat by taxpayer funds for the last eight years, to the tune of £3.5m

Economics

4 d. ago Man knocked to the ground after sickening punch in appalling city centre violence

West Midlands Police are investigating an assault which is said to have taken place on New Street in Birmingham city centre - near the busy Bullring shopping mall - on Saturday May 17

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4 d. ago The five Manchester Arndale stores that have confirmed they are staying at the shopping centre

Five retailers have confirmed that they are staying at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre, with one signing to stay for 10 more years

Economics

6 d. ago Massive gangs hanging around city centre make people not want to shop there

Youths have been gathering in huge numbers in areas around Liverpool city centre and intimidating residents and visitors with reports of individuals being kicked, spat on and verbally abused

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7 d. ago Meera Sodha’s vegan recipe for crispy black bean burgers | The new vegan

These vegan burgers are child’s play and fun to make, tooThis is exactly my kind of recipe. It’s easy, flavourful and, as a bonus, it’s crisp, too. In fact, it’s so simple, you could make the mixture with your eyes closed or, better still, give it to a six-year-old to do (they could also make it with their eyes closed). The key is the black beans, because they crisp up perfectly, and the condiments, which supercharge the flavour. There is one small catch, though: the onions need caramelising until they’re jammy, and ready to top the patty. You don’t have to do this, but I’m here to tell you that it is worthwhile (especially if there’s a six-year-old already making the burgers). Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Council has propped up shopping centre for eight years with £3.5m of taxpayers' money

The leader of the Conservative opposition group said he was 'absolutely staggered that the council has squandered over £3.56m of local taxpayers' money on this'

Economics

9 d. ago Two shopping centres and bus station to be transformed in ambitious town plans

The plan would see the map of the town severely altered over the next two decades

Economics

9 d. ago Bondi shopping centre killer claims he was 'under Satanic control' before killing six

Joel Cauchi Cauchi killed six people at a shopping centre in Sydney, Australia, in April 2023, and an inquest has heard how he claimed to be 'under satanic control' before the attack

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1 week ago 'I'm a gardening expert – do this vital task before planting your garden centre flowers'

This simple tip could will help you get more for your money when shopping at a garden centre – and it involves something you might not expect. Here's all you need to know

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