7 h. ago High street chains closing stores in May including Poundland and Shoe Zone

The Centre for Retail Research predicts that 17,349 shops will close in 2025, a sharp increase from the 13,479 closures recorded last year . Here we have listed all of the retailers with sites pulling down shutters over the coming few weeks

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24 h. ago Major mobile brand confirms it is shutting down within weeks

It was once one of the biggest mobile brands in the world. But LG has confirmed that it is shutting down its mobile business within weeks.

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3 d. ago Massive UK music venue ranked one of the best in the world to shut its doors for good in a matter of WEEKS

Motion has been at the heart of Bristol's famed nightlife scene for more than two decades, with stars including The Chemical Brothers taking to the stage.

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4 d. ago Major power outages across Spain and Portugal hit transport systems, mobile networks, traffic lights and more – Europe live

Cities across Spain and Portugal experience blackouts and transport chaos after power outageWe are just getting a line from Reuters news agency saying that the Conclave to elect new pope will start on 7 May, according to its source.We have not independently verified this report. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Katie Price puts on defiant display after sharing major health worries

Katie Price shares a smiling snap with her beloved horse Wallis as she faces major health struggles and admits she may need a mobility scooter to cope with the pain

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7 d. ago Poundland confirms string of closures with four high street stores shutting within weeks

The discount store is shutting two of its south England branches in London and in Kent, one of its branches in Liverpool, and one in Wales

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9 d. ago Urgent warning 3G to be switched off mobile phones as thousands of Brits to lose service

Major mobile network provider O2 has revealed it will be joining other major networks in closing down its 3G service, which will leave Brits with no data access on their phones

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1 week ago Major supermarket with 900 stores to shut site in weeks after string of closures

Overall, Iceland has around 900 stores across the UK and is working to expand its footprint even more, with plans previously announced to open more Food Warehouse and Iceland sites

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2 w. ago British fashion chain Joules shares 'sad' news as high street store to shut next week

The news of the closure was told to local shoppers through a sign in the window of the New Canal Street branch last week and its final day of trading will be Monday, April 21

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2 w. ago Christian Dior appoints UK designer Jonathan Anderson as menswear boss

Man behind puzzle and pigeon bags, who transformed Loewe, brings buzz to French house as creative directorJonathan Anderson, the designer who brought success, cool and viral fame to the Spanish label Loewe during his 11-year reign, has been announced as the new creative director of Christian Dior’s menswear collection. Taking over from Kim Jones, Anderson’s first show for the brand will take place in Paris in June.While this is confirmation of news that fashion insiders were long aware of, it will definitely bring new buzz to Christian Dior. Anderson, now 40, has become something of a unicorn in the industry, a designer with boundless energy and ideas who is able to create distinctive and original designs but also sell clothes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Nearly half of fox hunts in Scotland fold since 2023 crackdown on blood sport

SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Foxhounds is latest to shut down - weeks after one of its hunstmen was charged with assault.

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2 w. ago Company plans to restart Keystone Pipeline after oil spill in rural North Dakota

The operator of the Keystone oil pipeline planned to restart the system after a spill onto farmland in North Dakota last week shut down the line

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2 w. ago Euston closures: Major London train station will shut over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend

Euston closures: Major London train station will shut over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend  Time Out

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2 w. ago Poundland is shutting 650 of its stores for 24 hours this weekend

Large shops over 280 square meters are required by law to close on Easter Sunday but smaller shops can stay open, although they normally reduce their opening times

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3 w. ago WARREN SHUTE: 'Don’t hit panic button just yet over Donald Trump tariffs'

Donald Trump has sparked a turbulent week for global stocks, but here is why financial planner Warren Shute says you shouldn't jump into impulsive decisions on your finances

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3 w. ago UK's biggest toy shop chain to shut high street store for good in just a few weeks

The UK's biggest toy store franchise is set to close the doors of one of its beloved high street shops forever – the cherished high street store has been described as an 'asset' to the local community

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3 w. ago Thousands at risk of losing mobile data this month as major service to be switched off

While the vast majority of customers will not have to take any action, Virgin Media O2 is directly contacting the small proportion of customers in the area who don’t currently have a 4G or 5G device about the change

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4 w. ago New Look to shut another high street store in weeks after string of closures

The site - which is situated in the Willow Place shopping centre - has been in the town for 15 years and New Look has not confirmed how many staff members will be affected by the closure

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4 w. ago Comedian Russell Brand charged with rape and several other sexual offences, police confirm

The actor faces one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape as well as two counts of sexual assault

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