11 h. ago Major high street chain to close 12 stores this month including two in Greater Manchester

Closures come after the chain revealed a restructuring plan earlier in the year

Politics

64 h. ago Samaritans confirms plans for branch closures amid ‘challenging’ changes

The suicide prevention charity said it plans to increase remote night-time volunteering and expand its online chat service.

Politics

5 d. ago Gas explosion rebuild among major planning, licensing and road closures planned across Greater Manchester

These are all the significant developments submitted to councils across Greater Manchester

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8 d. ago H&M: UK stores at closure risk as retailer announces plans to close more high street shops

The retailer is reshaping its global store network, focusing on online sales 🍂

Events

9 d. ago Poundland axes 100 head offices jobs amid plans to close 68 shops across the UK

Five Scottish stores are included in the planned closures of the high street discounter chain.

Society

1 week ago Amazon Fresh: All the UK stores set for closure under new plans

The retail giant is closing all of its 19 shops

Politics

1 week ago ‘Families are dying’: an Ohio town suffering from fallout years after nuclear plant’s closure

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Events

2 w. ago East Kilbride restaurant teases 'exciting plans' for future amid sudden closure

Customers were shocked to hear the news but wished the team well in their new venture.

Politics

2 w. ago Three train station changes among major planning, licensing and road closures planned across Greater Manchester

These schemes have all been tabled with local authorities across the city-region recently

Politics

3 w. ago Sadiq Khan admits knowing since last year of police station desk closure plans

Sadiq Khan admits knowing since last year of police station desk closure plans  London Evening Standard

Events

3 w. ago London bus strike partly called off this weekend – but some routes still affected

The strike was scheduled to start at 5am on Friday

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3 w. ago High streets: 400 of the UK’s largest supermarkets and shops face store closures under tax plans, jobs at risk

The closures could strip high streets of ‘anchor’ stores, risking 100,000 jobs 🛒

Economics

3 w. ago London bus strike this weekend is largely called off but some routes will still be affected

The strike was expected to take place from 5am on Friday to the evening on Sunday affecting 60 routes - but six routes will still be disrupted

Events

3 w. ago 'Shameful': Planned closure of GP surgery and dispensary in Renfrewshire village finalised

Seal of approval from Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership noted at integration joint board.

Politics

3 w. ago Controversial plan to shut 10 libraries this week halted in legal battle

Locals who opposed the plans had hoped to postpone the closures

Events

3 w. ago Two mosque proposals among major planning, licensing and road closures planned across Greater Manchester

These scheme have all been tabled with councils across the city-region recently

Politics

3 w. ago Tube strike LIVE: RMT walkout sparks weekend travel chaos as major London Underground lines shut down

The RMT union walked out at midnight in a row over pay and conditions

Events

4 w. ago How to get around London this weekend as strikes and closures are planned

All Tube lines will be impacted by strike action on Sunday

Events

4 w. ago All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend amid strikes

All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend amid strikes  Hackney Gazette

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