2 h. ago Full list of 9 River Island stores shutting TODAY with just hours left to grab ‘everything must go’ bargains

SHOPPERS have just hours left to nab deals at nine River Island stores, which are permanently closing today. The retailer is set to close a total of 27 locations before the end of the month. Later today, River Island will pull the shutteres on nine stores across the UK. The fashion retailer employs around 5,500...

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25 h. ago 154 high street store closures confirmed including shops to shut within 24 hours — full list

Britain's high streets face another challenging year as major retailers announce store closures - find out if your local branch is affected.

Economics

50 h. ago M6 LIVE updates as 'traffic stopped' following Greater Manchester incident

The motorway is likely to be shut for hours

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3 d. ago Everything you need to know as River Island to close Scots store in days

Find out all the key details on why River Island will be closing down four Scottish branches starting from this week.

Politics

7 d. ago River Island closing 32 stores in January as shoppers say they 'saw it coming'

Fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores this month following a £32.3m pre-tax loss and 19% sales decline, with shoppers previously citing overpricing and outdated stores

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8 d. ago All the high street stores in January 2026 including Primark and River Island

Last year saw 54 retailers go bust, resulting in the loss of 3,080 stores and 30,153 employees, according to the Centre for Retail Research

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8 d. ago Police issue update after car smashes into beauty salon and overturns

The road was shut for hours

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8 d. ago Full list of confirmed River Island closure dates including 4 stores in Scotland

Find below an update regarding when the final four stores in Scotland will be permanently closing.

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9 d. ago River Island to shut at least one Welsh store with staff facing uncertainty elsewhere

The retailer has confirmed the closing dates for 27 branches including one in Wales

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9 d. ago M60 shut for hours as police rush to concern for welfare in Stockport

The incident has been safely resolved

Events

9 d. ago Police bid to trace vehicle which struck bridge and shut down A77

The A77 was shut southbound for more than seven hours, with cops wanting to trace the vehicle which failed to stop after hitting the bridge.

Events

9 d. ago River Island reveals exact date 27 stores will close this month

The struggling fashion retailer previously announced it would close 33 stores after its plans for a major restructure were approved by the High Court

Politics

1 week ago Tourist is swept away by Arctic river current while taking part in 'ice floating' health treatment on 'bucket list' trip

The unnamed woman from Belarus vanished during a group session floating on the Tuloma River in the Arctic town of Kola, south of Murmansk, during New Year's Day celebrations.

Society

1 week ago Full list of River Island closures this month including five Scotland branches

Find out when some of the high street giant's stores will be closing this month.

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2 w. ago Iconic stationery giant launches ‘closing down’ sale with 50% off everything at town centre shop shutting in just HOURS

AFTER nearly 10 years of business, this brightly coloured stationary shop will not be renewing its lease. But it's not all bad news for its fans as the prices of products have been slashed in half. The Smiggle store in Middlesbrough's Hill Street Shopping Centre will close its doors this January. A sign was placed...

Economics

2 w. ago The perfect evening routine: how to prepare for bed – from blue light to baths

Whether you go for an easy jog or actively limit your screen time, studies show there are tried and tested ways to wind down and be sure of a good night’s sleep• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxAfter a hard day at work, the last thing you want to do is fritter away your precious downtime slumped on the sofa in a dazed doomscroll. Yet, in the absence of a better plan, it happens with depressing ease. How we spend the hours between shutting down the laptop and slipping under the duvet affects sleep quality, mood and how restored we feel the next day. So, how can we reclaim those lost evenings?According to Jason Ellis, a professor of psychology at Northumbria University and director of the Northumbria centre for sleep research, establishing a regular end-of-day routine sends a signal to your brain that you are making a shift between work mode, and rest and recreation. “It’s about putting the day to bed before you go to bed,” he says. Gretchen Rubin – an autho...

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2 w. ago The unique Scottish military road to Coulport which has 'stunning' views

An eight-mile Argyll route is shut to the public for 24 hours for a special reason

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2 w. ago Popular British clothing store to close 32 stores in January 2026

The British fashion brand will be closing 32 of its stores in January 2026, as part of a restructuring plan following a £32.3million pre-tax loss.

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3 w. ago Suspect arrested after CVS worker stabbed to death at Long Island store on Christmas Day

Edeedson Cine’s family said he wasn’t supposed to work on Christmas but had picked up an extra shift

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3 w. ago Man in court after alleged assault shuts main Cardiff road for hours

Cardiff's Bute Street was closed for several hours on Boxing Day as police carried out an investigation

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