16 h. ago Major UK shoe chain to close store in weeks after 113 years on high street

The Welsh shoe chain has lasted two World Wars, but it seems the end is nigh on at least one of its iconic stores, with the company unable to cope with rising costs

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50 h. ago Steakhouse chain is to close all its restaurants as it collapses into administration despite reviews saying its food is 'absolutely delicious'

The company owed £410,347 to creditors as of March 31 last year, according to the latest filing on Companies House.

Society

3 d. ago The vintage Ikea pieces that are now worth thousands, as new London mega

Ikea's new Oxford Street store opens this week, selling its trademark low-cost furniture but shoppers should hang on to items - they could be worth thousands in future.

Politics

4 d. ago IKEA to open new store in major UK city spanning three floors of Grade II

IKEA will open its newest store later this week giving shoppers the chance to shop thousands of home products and dine affordably in the heart of the city following an extensive renovation

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4 d. ago Popular bar and restaurant chain shares 'sad news' as popular branch to close

The Brighton branch on Duke Street will close soon, although the official date has not yet been confirmed. However, customers cannot book beyond May 10 on the Browns website

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5 d. ago 'So sad' say shoppers as major toy retailer set to close store this weekend

The store in Barrow-in-Furness had taken over a former Argos unit in the town centre in 2017 - but it will close for good on May 3

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5 d. ago Soap spoilers for next week: Emmerdale revenge and Corrie hunk goes missing

EastEnders' Cindy Beale is back next week, while there's more drama in store for the Beales. In Emmerdale, Joe Tate is in trouble and in Coronation Street, Lauren Branning worries

Events

7 d. ago UK weather: Met Office heatwave verdict as exact time of temperature peak revealed

Brits are in store for above average temperatures next week, which will bring summerlike heat to major cities across the country - Met Office weather forecasting maps reveal the day and time these temperatures will peak

Society

7 d. ago Major supermarket chain with over 1,000 sites to close store today in blow to shoppers

Local shoppers took to social media to share their frustration on the closure news with many noting that the next nearest Aldi site was around 1.5miles away

Economics

7 d. ago Uniqlo announces new opening in major UK city with more to follow

The brand has been expanding its collection of UK stores, and has this week added its latest store to one major city

Politics

9 d. ago Major convenience store chain with 2,600 UK shops closing branch this weekend

SPAR, which is situated on Allaway Avenue in Portsmouth, will be closing for good on Saturday, April 26 by 5pm and shoppers are upset by the news

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9 d. ago Tesco customer 'humiliated' after supermarket staff accused him of shoplifting

The Tesco customer, Andrew Kennedy, shared their experience at the supermarket store in Surrey over the weekend on X. The post - which has since went viral - has been seen by 6.8million people

Economics

1 week ago Major coffee shop chain with 2,700 stores to close store within days

The UK's biggest coffee chain, with over 2,000 cafes, has confirmed it will close one of its seaside stores, adding to the 10 branches it had already shut last year

Politics

1 week ago Major high street retailer announces nine store closures within weeks

The high street brand announced plans to shut at least nine stores across the UK in a move impacting up to 126 jobs as part of a restructure.

Politics

1 week ago Major high street chain closing three more stores within weeks in another blow to shoppers

Three branches of a major high street store are set to close in yet another blow to the high street, the chain has been in turmoil since 825 shops were put up for sale earlier this year.

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1 week ago Soap spoilers next week: Emmerdale killer 'exposed', Corrie exit and murder rumbled

Plenty of drama is in store for soap fans next week. Over in Emmerdale, Cain begins his search for Nate, while one Corrie legend bids farewell to the cobbles. Get the lowdown.

Events

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

Politics

2 w. ago Don't store your Easter eggs in the fridge over bank holiday weekend, expert warns

Debra Hutt, kitchen expert, shares her tips for transforming leftover Easter chocolate into delicious new creations

Events

2 w. ago Homebase, B&Q and Wickes store opening times for Easter 2025 bank holiday weekend

Store opening times are dependent on where you are in the UK for your Easter bank holiday weekend - here are all the details

Politics

2 w. ago High street card chain hints it could close more stores after shutting 38 branches

In a financial update this week, Clintons announced a pre-tax profit of £8million for the year ending June 29, 2024 - but it acknowledged that more stores could close in the future

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