3 h. ago Survey crowns Uddingston as happiest place to live in Lanarkshire

Online store Furniturebox polled 5000 people with panels in each big city and county, including Lanarkshire.

Politics

6 d. ago Queues of people snake around shopping centre in manic scenes as new Sephora store opens in city centre

The number of people queuing is thought to have reached around 800 as the beauty giant officially opens in the capital

Economics

1 week ago Four people and dog rescued from fire at six storey flat block in Bethnal Green

Four people and dog rescued from fire at six storey flat block in Bethnal Green  East London Advertiser

Events

2 w. ago Popular High Street chain to shut almost 90 stores with plans to axe 100 more

The charity has announced plans to close nearly 90 of its UK stores by May 2026 as part of a plan to reduce its retail footprint by nearly half

Politics

2 w. ago Say goodbye to nine Scots shops as high street stable shuts 88 UK stores

A MAJOR high street staple has announced a huge set of closures across the UK - including nine stores in Scotland. The announcement comes from one of the UK's recognisable charity shops, Cancer Research UK. The charity said that around 200 stores in the UK will be affected, with at least 88 shops to close...

Politics

2 w. ago Major high street chain confirms 88 stores shutting for good as 200 shops to be axed – check the full list

A MAJOR high street retailer has announced the full list of shops that are set to close. Cancer Research confirmed that stores including Birmingham, Edinburgh and High Wycombe will shut by May 2026. The charity has blamed higher national insurance contributions, inflation pressures and changing consumer habits as the key reasons for having to axe...

Economics

3 w. ago Livingston firm announces charity partnership with counselling service

John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), has signed an initial 12-month deal with Smile, which was set up 10 years ago to help young people in West Lothian suffering from mental health problems.

Politics

3 w. ago Major UK air traffic service announces partnership with Ayrshire charity

The partnership will see NATS provide fundraising support and resources to the charity.

Politics

3 w. ago Charity announces they're shutting nearly 200 stores as people 'work out reason'

One charity has announced plans to close almost 200 of its high street charity shops across the UK over the course of the next 18 months, with some shoppers claiming they they know why

Politics

3 w. ago High street charity shop to close 190 UK stores as part of major restructuring plan

The charity firm has announced new retail plans that will see it "invest more money in life-saving cancer research."

Politics

3 w. ago Cancer Research UK to close nearly 200 shops in major blow to high street

The charity has announced it will close 90 stores by May 2026 and up to 100 more by April 2027

Science

3 w. ago Live updates as firefighters tackle major house fire in Neath

Fire crews were called to the incident in a two-storey property. People nearby are being advised to keep windows and doors closed

Society

4 w. ago 'I'm a doctor and freezing food alone doesn't get rid of bacteria'

The freezer is a great place to store food for longer but many people are unsure about how long certain food items can be kept in the freezer, and how long the food remains safe to eat

Society