19 h. ago Hidden key revealed van stashed with dodgy cigarettes and vapes behind shop

Officers found a key hidden in a secret compartment within a shop which unveiled over £10,000 worth of illicit gear

Politics

3 d. ago Tiny Bookshop review – a truly cosy escape made with readers in mind

PC; Neoludic GamesReal titles from Shakespeare to John Green line the shelves of your seaside shop in a rhythmic, mellow management simulator worth relaxing intoIt is a rare thing in my experience that a resource management simulator, set in a retail or service environment, can strike the precise tone and pace that manages to evoke both interest and relaxation. As a player who previously worked as a bookseller, and currently is a novelist, I am poised to be extremely stressed out by a game set in a mobile bookshop. However, Tiny Bookshop is crafted with such care and balance that I found myself losing hours to the gentle pace and tiny puzzles and sheer escapism of the world it presents.The setup is simple, and one that is common to many games in the post Stardew Valley era of “cosy” games. You throw in your old life and open a shop selling tiny things you are passionate about to a bustling little community full of interesting characters who you progressively develop relationships wi...

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6 d. ago I’ve found the best supermarket sourdough loaves worth adding to your weekly shop

It’s no surprise that supermarkets have got in on the action and created their own sourdough loaves

Economics

7 d. ago Man gobsmacked after finding out what £3 charity shop find is actually worth

A man was left gobsmacked after purchasing a humble £3 item at a local charity shop. He discovered he could get a hefty sum of money if he was to try to sell it

Economics

8 d. ago Man buys £3 charity shop ornament and is gobsmacked after finding out what it's worth

A bargain purchase made after a visit to a charity shop has left a legal assistant with a massive profit on his hands, with the ornament actually dating back to the 1960s

Economics

1 week ago Charity shop worker floored after receiving unusual donation 'worth thousands'

A charity shop worker was left stunned after a man donated hundreds of vintage Barbie dolls and accessories, but fans of the Mattel toys were saddened for one heart-breaking reason

Economics

4 w. ago 'I went to UK's poshest service station to see if I could survive with £5'

The UK's poshest service station boasts a fancy cheese counter, rustic farm shop, and canteen-style kitchen - but is it really worth the hype, and how much can you get for just £5?

Economics

4 w. ago Shoplifter who claimed he had a knife told pursuer 'I am going to fill you with holes'

Nicholas Bishop, 40, stole £720 worth of a clothing from a sports shop then told staff members and bystanders: 'I have a got a knife, I am going to stab you. Do you want to be stabbed?'

Politics

4 w. ago Shop owner hid thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes in secret compartment hidden above light fitting

Peshawa Zada has been jailed for 'repeated offending' after around £100k worth of illegal products were seized from his shop in the city

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