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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.

Elderly driver crashes into coffee shop at high speed

A 90-year-old driver miraculously survived after smashing his Volvo into Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company at breakneck speed. The Thanksgiving night incident left the business destroyed but thankfully occurred after hours.

Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.

Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow

The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.

Body Shop Advent Calendar Slashed to £60

Beauty enthusiasts can grab The Body Shop's coveted 24-day advent calendar for just £60 - a massive £90 saving from its original price in this limited-time offer.

London corner shop becomes viral food destination

Discover how a small corner shop in Westminster transformed into an international food phenomenon, with customers queuing for hours to sample their viral sandwich creations that have taken social media by storm.

Man trashes Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove rampage

Exclusive: A man wreaks havoc at upscale Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove, smashing windows and covering the interior in expensive paint during a destructive spree that left staff and customers horrified.

Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory

A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.

Family finds secret grocery store in their garage

A Canberra family made a bizarre discovery after moving into a new home: their garage had been secretly converted into a fully-operational, illicit grocery store, stocked with everything from frozen pies to confectionery.

Man finds rare Dior jacket for £8 in charity shop

A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find—a vintage Christian Dior jacket worth thousands—proves that fashion gold is still hiding on the high street. Discover the story behind the stunning discovery.

Two men die in freak glass accident at football club

A devastating incident at Bedworth United FC's car park has claimed the lives of two local men after a large glass panel fell on them. Emergency services responded, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.

Toddler killed by car on beach walk with parents

A two-year-old boy was killed instantly while walking home from a UK beach with his parents after a driver lost control of their car, a coroner's inquest has been told. The devastating incident highlights urgent road safety concerns.

Tiny Somerset Village Shop Sells UK's Best Cheddar

Discover the hidden Somerset gem, The Village Grocer in Ditcheat, crowned the UK's best cheese shop for its legendary Montgomery's Cheddar, beating major supermarkets and delighting food critics.

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