39 h. ago Pret evacuated after man sprays unknown substance over another customer

Police and fire crews rushed to the branch of the popular sandwich chain on Oxford Street in Manchester after an alarming 'substance' incident involving two customers

Economics

45 h. ago Flowers left at scene after woman killed by falling tree branch in south Manchester

"It's really tragic - and so random"

Events

63 h. ago Woman is killed by ‘massive’ tree branch that snapped in windy weather

Greater Manchester Police said death not being treated as suspicious

Events

65 h. ago Woman dies after being hit by falling tree branch on busy south Manchester road

Emergency services were called to West Didsbury at around 7.15pm on Saturday evening after calls about a woman who was stuck under a fallen tree branch after it 'snapped'

Events

66 h. ago Woman, in her 40s, dies after being hit by 'massive' tree branch that snapped in windy weather

The woman, in her 40s, died on Barlow Moor Road in West Didsbury, Manchester, when the branch plummeted onto her on Saturday evening, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed.

Events

68 h. ago Tragedy as woman killed by falling tree branch on busy south Manchester road

She sadly died at the scene

Events

5 d. ago The River Island faux leather funnel neck biker jacket is the must

This River Island biker jacket is a wardrobe staple for effortless seasonal styling.

Politics

9 d. ago Six youthful ways to wear denim for autumn with trending buys from £22

From wide-leg jeans to indigo blue washes, denim gets a fresh update for autumn with trending buys from River Island, Sainsbury's and Matalan

Economics

1 week ago 'This £52 faux leather jacket from River Island has got me excited for autumn's arrival'

Shopping writer Lauren is already planning her autumn outfits around this standout faux leather coat

Economics

1 week ago Clever tip to get discounts from Boohoo, River Island, Boots and 15,000 other brands

To get a Blue Light Card, you must verify your eligibility online and pay £4.99 for a two-year membership

Economics

1 week ago People in these 30 jobs can bag discounts at River Island, Boots and 15,000 other brands

The scheme, which has been running for over a decade, also includes travel agents, supermarkets and even insurers

Politics

1 week ago Holiday hotspot hit with floods as streets turn to rivers and man swept to death

A man was dragged to his death in the Crisa River in Sicily as the town mayor on the island described the deadly tragedy as a "water bomb" ripping through the area

Events

2 w. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Life on Santa Rosa Island, a meeting point of three nations along the Amazon River

Santa Rosa is a small island in the middle of the Amazon River. It has just one paved road, no running water and a health post ill-equipped for emergencies. Despite its limitations, residents maintain a fluid and highly interconnected triple-border life, regularly crossing to Colombia and Brazil for shopping, healthcare and daily needs.

Culture

2 w. ago More businesses forced to close in July as cost pressures mount

The number of compulsory liquidations was slightly higher than in June, the Insolvency Service said.

Economics

2 w. ago 'Beautiful' private island hideaway used as royal lovers' paradise up for sale

A five-bedroom house sits on a private island on the River Thames that was once used as a romantic hideaway by royalty - and the idyllic getaway can be yours for the right offer

Economics

2 w. ago The retro fashion trend dominating summer– and how to style it on a budget to look modern

From runway to high street, polka dots have taken over this summer and we've found the best spotty style buys from River Island, Nobody's Child and more

Politics

2 w. ago Moncrieff Island: Body pulled from River Tay after huge search operation for missing man, 27

Emergency services in Perth were first alerted on Thursday evening.

Events

2 w. ago Moncrieff Island search: Major search operation continues for missing 27

Emergency services were called on Thursday evening after reports of three men in difficulty in the water

Events

2 w. ago Dozens of River Island stores closing across the UK, including two in London

River Island’s restructuring deal is set to cut more than 300 roles in total across the UK.

Politics

2 w. ago River Island UK: fashion retailer to cut jobs and reduce shop rents, is it closing down, store closures

The retailer’s restructuring could drastically change the high street experience 🛍️

Society