8 h. ago With WH Smith's name set to disappear from the high street, LAURA CRAIK writes a love letter to the stores that are no more

When yet another former high-street favourite shuts, it's not just doors that are closing, but a portal to our past, too. Laura Craik writes a love letter to the stores that are no more

Events

10 h. ago 'Disgraceful' boxer should be banned from fighting on Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn card

Brandon Glanton is set to face Chris Billiam-Smith on the undercard of the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight but the American boxer "shouldn't be allowed to fight"

Sport

3 d. ago Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles raised her daughters to win – her memoir explains how she did it

Since her famously private daughter Beyoncé rarely speaks out, Tina Knowles offers a rare glimpse into their iconic family in her memoir, ‘Matriarch’. Helen Brown explores the love, loss, and trauma that the mother and writer believes is woven into her DNA

Politics

1 week ago Iconic Neighbours star Ian Smith set to say goodbye to Ramsay Street and his beloved character Harold Bishop amid terminal cancer diagnosis

Veteran Neighbours star Ian Smith is waving goodbye to Ramsay Street.

Science

1 week ago Downton Abbey legend Maggie Smith's spirit is present on movie set, says star

The world renowned actress, who died aged 89 last year, was 'present' as the emotional last ­instalment of the drama was being made, said US star, Paul Giamatti

Politics

2 w. ago Reality TV star OLIVIA ATTWOOD reveals exactly how much work she's had done, how much she spends each month on her looks, and her biggest cosmetic surgery regret

OLIVIA ATTWOOD, 33, is a prime-time TV star and podcaster with millions in the bank. Is she really set to be the new Cilla Black, asks Julia Llewellyn Smith

Economics

3 w. ago LAURA CRAIK: As novelty designer bags make a comeback in the age of Ozempic, stars would rather carry their carbs than eat them!

LAURA CRAIK looks into a new trend where designer brands are turning commonplace items into designer must-haves by slapping a logo on them and charging a small fortune for the privilege.

Culture

3 w. ago Coronation Street star Colson Smith reveals 'plenty of tears' after last day on set 'didn't go to plan'

The actor recently revealed that he had filmed his final scenes as Craig Tinker after confirming back in January that he would be leaving

Politics

3 w. ago Coronation Street's Colson Smith reveals heartbreaking final moments on set

Colson Smith has announced his latest project after waving goodbye to Coronation Street after almost 15 years on the famous ITV cobbled soap opera

Politics

3 w. ago Voices: As WH Smith leaves the high street, which lost chain do you miss most? Join The Independent Debate

With WH Smith set to disappear from the high street, we want to know which shops you miss the most — whether it’s Woolworths, BHS, C&A, Debenhams, Blockbuster, or another favourite...

Politics

3 w. ago Skiing: Why the return of the Cairngorm funicular is worth celebrating

At last, the funicular is up and running again after years of expensive repairs. It is perfect? No. Do I love it? Yes, writes Roger Cox

Politics

4 w. ago WH Smith name set to disappear from two Dumfries and Galloway town centres

The firm has sold all 480 of its high street branches to Modella Capital, with stores set to be rebranded as TG Jones.

Events

4 w. ago Full list of Greater Manchester WH Smith stores that will rebrand as chain disappears from high street

More than 10 of the Greater Manchester stores will disappear from the high street

Events

4 w. ago WH Smith name to vanish from Ayrshire as four stores to be re

Four of Ayrshire's WH Smith stores are set to be re-named TG Jones after the firm sold its high street presence in a £76million deal.

Politics

4 w. ago Perth's WH Smith store to disappear from High Street as firm sells all 480 locations

Perth only WH Store is to be re-branded as TG Jones, after the retailer sold the assets to Modella Capital in a £76million deal.

Events

4 w. ago Lanarkshire's WH Smith stores to disappear from high street as firm sells 480 locations

No mention has been made of store closures or redundancies as a result of the sale and WH Smith has insisted that the high street business remains profitable.

Events

4 w. ago WHSmith to disappear from high street as iconic retailer sold in £76m deal

WH Smith has agreed to sell its UK high street shops in a deal valuing £76 million. The deal will see the WH Smith name disappear from high streets and replaced by brand TGJones

Economics

4 w. ago WHSmith to disappear from High Street – and Brits are all saying the same thing

The WHSmith name will disappear from high streets for the first time in 233 years after agreeing a £76million sale deal and name change - and fans are all saying the same thing about the stores

Events

4 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 28 March: New name for WH Smith high street stores, retail sales beat hopes

The WH Smith name is to disappear from the high street after 233 years.

Politics

4 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 28 March: WH Smith sells high street stores, retail sales beat hopes

The WH Smith name is to disappear from the high street after 233 years.

Politics