6 h. ago Major UK high street chain to shut 145 shops despite business being saved

Claire's has been a staple of the high street for decades, but after being saved from the chop thanks to a deal to buy the company, nearly 150 shops are about to shut their doors

Economics

13 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

15 h. ago High street charity shop to close 190 UK stores as part of major restructuring plan

The charity firm has announced new retail plans that will see it "invest more money in life-saving cancer research."

Politics

16 h. ago Cancer Research UK to close nearly 200 shops in major blow to high street

The charity has announced it will close 90 stores by May 2026 and up to 100 more by April 2027

Science

3 d. ago Coronation Street star announces 'bit of news' in major move months after quiet exit

Jack Carroll has revealed his first major move since quitting the ITV soap in a 'quiet' exit

Politics

3 d. ago Everything we know so far about major Beckenham high street fire

Everything we know so far about major Beckenham high street fire  This Is Local London

Events

3 d. ago Coronation Street issues 'chuffed' message as fans rush to respond to major update

Some of the stars of the ITV soap were out for a good time on Monday night at the 2025 Inside Soap Awards

Politics

3 d. ago Coronation Street spoilers as Tim's troubled past exposed, Abi makes major mistake and there's a hospital dash

Todd Grimshaw also faces a health scare as a Weatherfield residents returns after going missing next week in the ITV soap

Events

4 d. ago Inside Soap Awards winners as Coronation Street wins major gong for second year in a row

Coronation Street won the top gong at the 2025 Inside Soap awards, claiming best soap for the second year in a row, as some of our favourite soap stars dazzled on the red carpet

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4 d. ago Inside Soap Awards winners in full as Coronation Street takes home major gong

Coronation Street were this year's big winners at the Inside Soap Awards, bagging a number of the most prestigious gongs as rivals EastEnders watched on

Events

4 d. ago Poundland brings back popular shopping rule to all stores across the UK

The discounted high street retailer has confirmed it has reached the "major milestone."

Economics

4 d. ago Coronation Street's boss makes 'unmissable' statement ahead of major soap 'first'

Next year, ITV will air a Corrie and Emmerdale crossover to celebrate the network's new soap schedule

Politics

4 d. ago Major high street retailer to sell 156 stores as part of rescue deal

Around half of the stores are being bought out in the deal

Events

4 d. ago Iconic high street chain saves 156 UK stores and 1000 jobs as administration avoided

The transaction will save thousands of jobs and stores - but closures will still be made.

Politics

5 d. ago Poundland to shut six shops today as it confirms two more stores to close – full list of 67 being axed

POUNDLAND is set to close six stores today in a blow to shoppers. The popular discount chain will close its branches in Havant, Newport, Ripley, Swanley, Uttoxeter and Partick for good today. Meanwhile, it has confirmed that a further two stores will be axed. Its shop in Market Harborough will close on October 9, while...

Economics

5 d. ago Hobbycraft to shut store today after launching 70% off closing down sale

The high street retail giant is due to close its branch today, the last of three shops to close their doors in the past week, after it announced a massive 70% closing down sale

Politics

6 d. ago British high street giant is shutting ANOTHER store just days after axing 13 locations

A POPULAR high street retailer has announced a closure of yet another store. The British fashion giant has previously axed 13 of its locations. In a major blow to high street, New Look has shared it will shut doors of one of its Leicestershire stores. Hinckley branch, in The Britannia Centre, in Stockwell Head will...

Politics

6 d. ago Shoppers clear shelves in huge closing down sale as beauty chain shuts 56 stores this week – see the full list

A MAJOR high street beauty chain will close its remaining stores this weekend after it tumbled into administration. Bodycare used to operate 115 stores but it was forced to appoint administrators from Interpath Advisory earlier this month. Exactly 32 stores closed with immediate effect, making around 450 employees redundant. Meanwhile, 30 stores closed a week...

Economics

7 d. ago Full list of Bodycare closures as 56 stores shut across UK this weekend

Administrators said a sale of the brand's stores is "unlikely"

Politics

7 d. ago Major high street retailer to close store in another UK city

A New Look store in Leicestershire will close next month, the retailer has confirmed - bringing the total number of UK store closures to 14.

Politics