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Scope charity to close 77 UK shops by March 2026

Disability charity Scope is shutting 77 of its 138 UK stores in a major restructure to tackle a £8.9m deficit. The closures, alongside job cuts, aim to save millions as charity retail faces soaring costs and online competition.

Ex-Councillor Jailed for Stealing £150k from Charity

Sean McKiernan, a former Fine Gael councillor, has been sentenced to prison for stealing £150,000 from a mental health charity to fund male escorts and crystal meth. Read the shocking details of this breach of trust.

Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

Hugh Laurie's jacket found in charity shop, sold for £750

A savvy shopper uncovered a haul of designer clothes in London charity shops, including a jacket made for actor Hugh Laurie, making a £1,000 profit from one trip. Discover the secrets of sustainable, high-profit charity shopping.

UK's Best Christmas Market is in Edinburgh

Discover why Edinburgh's Christmas Market was named the best in the UK. From boozy mulled wine to stunning lights, find out what makes this festive experience unforgettable.

Edinburgh's Perfect Autumn Break Revealed

Discover why Edinburgh is the ultimate autumn city break, from transformative whisky experiences to historic tours and award-winning dining. Plan your trip today!

Scotland's oldest bakery for sale after 172 years

Forsyth's of Edinburgh, Scotland's longest-running bakery established in 1852, is now for sale as the sixth-generation family owners announce their departure, marking a poignant moment in Scottish culinary history.

Pensioner's 700-mile NHS charity walk: Cardiff to Edinburgh

76-year-old Philip Welsh from Cardiff embarks on an extraordinary 700-mile walking challenge to Edinburgh to raise vital funds for the NHS, battling health conditions and unpredictable weather along Britain's scenic routes.

Nazi costume tourist battered with beer stein in Edinburgh

A German tourist wearing a Nazi uniform was battered with a beer stein in an Edinburgh pub after his offensive costume provoked other patrons. The 22-year-old man required hospital treatment following the violent confrontation.

Fake bride's £12k wedding scam exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding in Turkey, swindling friends out of thousands while attempting to exploit a child cancer charity in her web of deception.

Samaritans accused of bullying over branch closures

Exclusive: The Samaritans charity faces explosive claims of suppressing dissent and bullying staff over controversial plans to shut down local branches across the UK, threatening its vital mental health support network.

Dawn O'Porter sells 100 wardrobe items for charity

Television presenter Dawn O'Porter is parting with 100 vibrant pieces from her iconic wardrobe in a major charity sale, raising funds for causes close to her heart while sharing her unique fashion philosophy.

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