Halifax to Shut 13 Branches in UK Shake-Up
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
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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.
Poundland Shuts 11 More Stores: Full Closure List Revealed
Poundland confirms 11 additional UK stores are set to close permanently in 2024, following a strategic review by parent company Pepco. Discover the full list of affected locations and what it means for the high street.
NatWest to Shut 55 UK Bank Branches in 2024
NatWest Group has confirmed it will shut down 55 of its high street branches across the UK in 2024, citing a major shift towards online and mobile banking. This move impacts communities from London to rural Scotland.
£2 charity shop handbag contains £2000 hidden cash
A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find in Bournemouth turned a £2 purchase into a life-changing £2000 windfall after discovering a hidden fortune stashed inside the bag.
e.l.f. Beauty's TikTok Shop Triumph Reshapes UK Retail
Discover how e.l.f. Beauty's groundbreaking TikTok Shop strategy is driving record sales, captivating Gen Z, and reshaping the digital beauty landscape in the UK. Exclusive insights into the viral products and marketing genius behind the phenomenon.
Meet The Repair Shop's Master Restoration Experts
Discover the talented experts behind BBC One's heartwarming hit The Repair Shop. Learn about the master restorers who breathe new life into cherished treasures and the stories they uncover.
'Scary' UK High Streets Force Shops to Flee
Residents and business owners voice their fears as soaring crime, anti-social behaviour, and neglect turn once-thriving high streets into no-go zones, prompting a retail exodus.
Major Beauty Retailer Collapse Puts 1,500 Jobs at Risk
A major UK beauty retailer is preparing to appoint administrators, threatening the future of 130 high street stores and over 1,500 employees in a devastating blow to the sector.
Repair Shop couple find late son's secret message in restored heirloom
The Repair Shop viewers were left in tears as a grieving couple uncovered a secret message from their late son, hidden for decades inside a restored writing slope on the BBC's beloved show.
UK Grocery Chain Closes 60 Stores in Mass Layoffs
A prominent UK supermarket chain is set to close 60 stores and cut hundreds of jobs in a drastic restructuring plan aimed at reducing costs and adapting to changing consumer habits.
Repair Shop's Rob Fraser Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Rob Fraser, the beloved metalwork expert from BBC's The Repair Shop, shares his emotional journey after being diagnosed with prostate cancer, urging men to prioritise their health and get checked.
Butcher jailed for selling pet meat from filthy shop
A butcher who ran a 'horrific' operation selling cheap pet meat for human consumption from a shop littered with animal carcasses and faeces has been jailed. Read the full investigation.
TikTok Shapewear Leaves Mum With Permanent Chemical Burns
A mother's life was turned upside down after a TikTok Shop shapewear purchase for a baby shower caused severe chemical burns and permanent scarring, sparking a major product safety warning.
Repair Shop's Chris Shaw Reveals On-Set Injury That Halted Filming
BBC's The Repair Shop metal expert Chris Shaw shares a terrifying on-set accident that left him with severe burns and nearly cost him his eyesight, forcing production to halt.
Charity Shop's Plea: Stop Donating These 10 Items
A charity shop manager has issued a desperate plea to the public, revealing the top 10 bizarre and unusable items donated that staff are forced to bin, costing charities thousands.
Woman's £20 thrift store dress valued at £2,000
A savvy shopper's £20 charity shop find is revealed to be a highly collectible 1990s designer piece, netting a staggering profit in a viral online resale sensation.
UK Food Inflation Crashes to 18-Month Low
In a major relief for households, UK food inflation has dropped to its lowest level since January 2023. We break down which grocery prices are falling fastest and what it means for your weekly shop.
Coffee Expert: You're Drinking Espresso Wrong
A UK coffee expert claims most Brits are making a crucial mistake with their morning espresso, instantly ruining the flavour. Discover the simple fix for a perfect cup every time.
£3.50 charity shop buy revealed to be worth a fortune
A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find turns a £3.50 purchase into a potential windfall after discovering the rare vintage item's true value online.
Radio Star's Shocking Butcher Shop Career Revealed
Exclusive: Beloved Australian radio presenter Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli is spotted working in a Sydney butcher shop, sparking rumours and fan concern. The surprising career move revealed.
Kevin Mott Obituary: Renton's Music Legend Remembered
Tributes pour in for Kevin Mott, the beloved Renton record shop owner whose eclectic taste and encyclopedic knowledge made him a cult figure in the UK music scene.
£8.99 charity shop find valued at £1,500
A savvy charity shopper stumbled upon a rare Yves Saint Laurent 'Le Smoking' tuxedo jacket worth £1,500 in a British Heart Foundation store, paying less than £9. Discover the story behind this astonishing thrift find.
NatWest & Halifax Shut 39 Bank Branches
Major banking giants NatWest and Halifax announce the closure of 39 UK branches in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to online banking. Full list of affected locations and what it means for customers.
Woman charged £7.25 for a Cadbury chocolate bar in London shop
A London woman was left in disbelief after being charged a staggering £7.25 for a standard Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bar at her local corner shop, sparking outrage over the cost-of-living crisis and soaring prices for everyday items.
Sydney Thief Dies Fleeing Police After Knife-Point Robbery
A dramatic police pursuit in Sydney ended in tragedy after a thief, who threatened a shop worker with a knife during a robbery, collapsed and died while attempting to escape authorities. The incident is now under independent review.
Tougher Sentences for Shoplifters in UK Crime Crackdown
New government plans promise stricter punishments for shoplifters and assault on retail workers, as retail crime surges to record levels across Britain.
Police Hunt Masked Duo After Ilford Daylight Raid
Metropolitan Police release CCTV images and appeal for information after two masked suspects target a commercial property in Ilford, East London, in a brazen daytime incident.
Scottish Chippy Deep-Fries Strawberries & Cream Sandwich
A Scottish chip shop in Stonehaven has created a culinary sensation by battering and deep-frying the classic Wimbledon treat, the strawberries and cream sandwich. The 'Ms Strawberry and Cream' is taking British comfort food to bizarre new heights.
Costa Coffee Axes 1,650 Jobs in UK Restructuring
Costa Coffee, the UK's largest coffee shop chain, is slashing 1,650 jobs in a devastating blow to the high street. The drastic cuts come as parent company Coca-Cola implements a major restructuring plan to address changing consumer habits post-lockdown.
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