11 m. ago High street retailer confirms it will file for administration

A favourite high street store has confirmed it will file for administration, jeopardising all of its 281 stores across the UK.

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12 m. ago Travel chaos as major motorway closes after lorry bursts into flames

National Highways said it was forced to shut the road in both directions between Junction 29 for Romford and Junction 30 for the crossing after a HGV "fully laden with car tyres" caught fire.

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74 m. ago High street favourite confirms it will file for administration

A favourite high street store has confirmed it will file for administration, jeopardising all of its 281 stores across the UK.

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4 h. ago Hobbycraft stores closing: arts and craft chain closing down 9 more UK shops – full list of closures near me

Crafters fear losing a creative lifeline as the retailer’s latest cuts spark concern 🎨

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28 h. ago Popular high street chain announces nine store closures with big sales underway

Hobbycraft is closing nine stores between this month and in September, with major sales to follow - here's the full list of branches being shut and their confirmed closure dates

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28 h. ago Full list of Hobbycraft closures as retailer confirms more shops to go

As part of a significant reorganisation, Hobbycraft is closing nine locations throughout the UK

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29 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

44 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.

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46 h. ago Myleene Klass is accused of brutally 'ghosting' a close friend for contacting her ex

The Loose Women presenter exchanged vows with Graham Quinn in 2011, almost a decade after meeting the Irish businessman when he provided security for Hear'Say.

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49 h. ago History made accessible: The Real Mary King’s Close launches first

One of Edinburgh’s most iconic attractions is making its own history by launching digital sign language tours for the first time. The Real Mary King’s Close will offer tours in British Sign Language (BSL) and International Sign Language (IS) using a multimedia app, launching to coincide with Edinburgh Deaf Festival which begins on August 8th.

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3 d. ago One person dies in Greece, Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists in Italy and vineyards turn to ash in France as wildfires rage across Europe

At least one person in Greece has died after wildfires consumed nearly 16,000 acres of land amid a surge of fires across Europe. 

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3 d. ago From finding love and God to gruelling challenges and coming close to death: How Mike Posner's life has changed 11 years on from writing hit single I Took A Pill in Ibiza

The 37-year-old singer is best known for 2010 hit Cooler Than Me, and his 2016 track with Avicii, I Took A Pill In Ibiza.

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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

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4 d. ago River Island: The full list of 33 shops set to close in the UK

Branches are set to close across the country as the fashion chain faces administration

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6 d. ago Heartstopping moment lion lunges at 'idiot' tourist who interrupted its meal to get a close

This is the heartstopping moment a lion lunges at an 'idiot' tourist who interrupted its meal, to get a 'close up' video of the beast on his phone camera.

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6 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

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6 d. ago Jamie Carragher explains why Chelsea are NOT 'any closer' to winning the Premier League title

Carragher is not convinced that Maresca's revamped squad is any stronger than before, suggesting the club's recruitment has lacked impact despite eight summer arrivals costing around £250m.

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7 d. ago Aldi releases full list of 11 new store locations that are opening this year

The full list of Aldi's stores opening in 2025 has been confirmed, as the supermarket chain said it is still scouting for more locations to open in the future

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7 d. ago Two reasons Arsenal must ignore Eberechi Eze transfer after 'not good' warning

Arsenal have put Eberechi Eze right at the top of their summer shopping list after a lucrative window but the Crystal Palace star’s arrival could do more damage than good for the Gunners

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8 d. ago Lucy Bronze holidays with Spain rival Ona Batlle after Euros triumph

Bronze was part of Sarina Wiegman's best side throughout the tournament and played the final with a broken leg, and was an crucial part of the side the retained the trophy they won in 2021.

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