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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.

America's Top 10 Most Stolen Cars Revealed

Exclusive investigation uncovers the vehicles thieves target most across the US, with surprising findings about which models are at highest risk and essential prevention tips.

Stolen luxury cars found in shipping containers

Exclusive investigation reveals how stolen high-end vehicles are being smuggled abroad in shipping containers from UK ports, with authorities intercepting luxury cars worth over £230,000 destined for foreign markets.

US Governors Face Backlash Over Charity Donations

Multiple US state governors are under scrutiny after investigation reveals they used campaign funds for personal charitable donations, raising ethical questions about political giving practices.

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.

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