20 h. ago Major retailer with 115 stores across UK confirms more shops will close next month

Major arts and craft retailer Hobbycraft has announced the closure of several more stores for the latest move on the company-wide shake up, expected to impact several jobs

Economics

25 h. ago UK weather maps remain crimson red and show exact date heatwave will end

UK heatwave maps have captured the intense plume that is due to scorch the nation this week, with temperatures of 34C expected to hit the UK, as amber weather warnings are in place

Society

26 h. ago UK heatwave: Exact date Britain's 34C burning blast will end

The fourth heatwave of 2025 will send temperatures soaring towards 34C over the next few days - but the heat is expected to last beyond official amber health warnings

Events

35 h. ago Major retail chain with 115 stores across the country confirms more shops will close next month

The popular arts and crafts retailer has announced that nine more stores will close their doors across both the remainder of August and into September.

Economics

41 h. ago Exact dates two Scottish Poundland stores will close down for good

The budget high street firm has confirmed the dates for 49 store closures this year.

Politics

50 h. ago UK heatwave: Weather maps show exact date temperatures will peak in 34C scorcher

Temperatures could rise as high as 34C in the coming days as weather forecasters say an official heatwave could be declared in some parts of the UK as soon as tomorrow

Society

64 h. ago Full list of 51 high street stores set to close in the UK – see if any near you

The British high street has been hit by another blow, as 37 Poundland stores are set to close this month - with many shutting their doors for the final time on August 17

Politics

3 d. ago Major UK coffee chain with 2,000 branches sees high street store suddenly close

The coffee giant is a staple on British high streets, but has now shut its doors to one of its branches permanently, leaving many local caffeine addicts heartbroken

Politics

4 d. ago Full list of 33 River Island shops to close after court approval

River Island is set to close 33 stores and secure rent cuts on dozens more after a judge approved the fashion chain's major restructuring

Events

4 d. ago River Island to close 33 stores as high street chain saved – see full list

A High Court hearing this afternoon has heard how the radical rescue plan for River Island will see 33 stores close in January 2026 and 71 stores have rents slashed

Politics

4 d. ago Exact date and time of next mobile phone emergency alert system test is revealed

The emergency alert is used to warn if there is a danger to life nearby, in instances like extreme weather

Events

5 d. ago Exact dates for FIVE day UK heatwave revealed as temperatures to reach 36C

Weather maps turn red again later this month with sweltering conditions expected up and down the country in a five day heatwave where temperatures could reach 36C

Politics

5 d. ago The exact date a heatwave is due to hit the UK – here’s how to keep cool

The Met Office is ‘confident that temperatures will increase markedly’

Events

5 d. ago Poundland to shut 37 stores within days – see updated full list of UK closures

Poundland is set to close a number of UK stores in August, with a further 12 branches set to shut in a matter of days - here is everything you need to know, including the full list of closures

Politics

5 d. ago Exact date and time you can watch Red Arrows fly over Scotland's skies

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo runs from August 1 to 23, and even without tickets, crowds can enjoy the flyovers from spots around Edinburgh

Politics

5 d. ago Poundland store closures: Full list of 37 branches shutting in August

Poundland is set to close 37 stores as the discount chain looks to streamline its operations and improve profitability. The retailer is currently selling hundreds of items for just 10p

Politics

6 d. ago Met Office maps show exact date temperatures will soar to 28C in UK

Parts of the country will see temperatures of almost 30C next week following the recent disruption of Storm Floris

Politics

7 d. ago Exact date Glasgow shopping centre offering free school uniform label printing

Save a few bob in the back-to-school rush this summer and make use of the free uniform label printing service

Economics

7 d. ago Full list of Morrisons stores closing as supermarket's struggles grow – is yours axed

Having axed around 3,600 job roles, Morrisons has confirmed that 17 stores will close - although it has also clarified that these are not full-size supermarket branches

Politics

8 d. ago Exact date 36C UK heatwave to return with 12 counties set to be 'scorched'

The heat is set to return to much of the UK, with Brits set to bask in scorching temperatures as the tail-end of summer kicks in - following a wet and windy start to August

Politics