3 d. ago High street chain shuts 56 stories with six going 'in weeks'

Scope, a charity shop chain with branches across England and Wales, has been hit by a serious of shutterings this year

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3 d. ago High street chain closes 56 stores with some shutting 'in weeks' full list

A charity shop chain with branches across England and Wales has been hit with difficulties

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4 d. ago Keep avocados fresh for 5 weeks by storing with popular food

The expert advice promises to keep the fruit at perfect ripeness for far longer.

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1 week ago High street fashion chain shutting another store as list of closures hits 39

The fashion retailer is shutting its branch in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, located in the Brunswick Centre, on September 17 with the new confirmed on social media

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1 week ago Scotsman Fringe First Awards: the stories behind the guest festival prizes being awarded this week

It may be the final week of the Scotsman’s Fringe First Awards but Friday’s ceremony will also feature four guest festival prizes. How did these collaborations come about? Allow the presenters of each award to explain...

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1 week ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: How often have you used a Buy Now, Pay Later service?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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2 w. ago Full list of Poundland closures as high street chain announces locations of 12 more stores shutting

Poundland has now confirmed 52 of the 68 locations set to shut as part of the firm's restructuring plan

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2 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Do you know the interest rate on your main savings account?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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3 w. ago 'Manchester is full of beautiful buildings like the cathedral. But this looks 1970s and s***'

Welcome to Unmissable, our weekly digest of stories we think you might have missed

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3 w. ago Paul Merton reveals big challenge of doing Have I Got News for You

The 68-year-old comedian and the 65-year-old journalist Ian Hislop have been panellists on the BBC One comedy quiz show - which sees them and their celebrity teammate answer questions based on, and make light of, the week's top news stories - since 1990.

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3 w. ago Trump news at a glance: President reportedly orders military to target drug cartels; plans to meet Putin on Ukraine

Directive reportedly gives Pentagon a basis to operate against cartels on foreign soil; Trump to meet Russian president in Alaska next week – key US politics stories from 8 August 2025Donald Trump has reportedly given a secret directive to the Pentagon to use the military to target Latin-American drug cartels that his administration has designated terrorist organisations.The order “provides an official basis for the possibility of direct military operations at sea and on foreign soil against cartels”, according to the New York Times, which first reported the directive, citing people familiar with the matter. A US official later confirmed the signing of the directive but said military action did not appear imminent and it was unclear exactly what type of operations they would carry out. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Major high street fashion chain to shut 33 UK stores leaving hundreds of jobs axed

The news comes as part of a restructuring plan to prevent the company from collapsing into administration

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3 w. ago Inside Jeremy Irvine’s life from hitting ‘rock bottom’ to Outlander prequel ‘faff’

Outlander Blood of My Blood is dropping this week, taking fans across two love stories across two timelines.

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3 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Which supermarket do you use for your main shopping needs?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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