Hancock & Wood shuts after 112 years in Warrington
Hancock & Wood, a family-run department store in Warrington, closed for good on August 15 after 112 years, citing online shopping and business rates.
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Regatta's £130 Orla Kiely coat drops to £20 in deal stack
Regatta's Orla Kiely Longer Length Waterproof Jacket, usually £130, can be bought for under £20 by stacking the summer sale, code TAKE10, and a TopCashback bonus.
Laura Doel: New Wales TUC leader on priorities
Laura Doel, new general secretary of TUC Cymru, outlines priorities: public sector investment, job creation, and AI opportunities, while urging calm on the new Welsh Government.
UK hotel group with 410 staff collapses into administration
Strathmore Hotels Limited, operating eight hotels across Scotland and England, has entered administration. All 410 employees will be retained, and hotels continue trading as normal.
Harry and Meghan urged to 'disappear professionally' after flop
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been advised to halt business ventures after their documentary 'Cookie Queens' flopped at the box office, grossing just $513,000 domestically.
Car insurance premiums drop £217 but over-80s see smaller cut
Average car insurance premium falls 26% in two years to £593, but drivers over 80 see only £100 reduction, according to Compare the Market.
Gran left fighting for life on Turkey holiday as family told to pay £30,000
A British family needs over £30,000 to bring their grandmother home after she was left fighting for life on a Turkey holiday, with insurance covering only part of the costs.
£31 Aftershave Wins Praise: 'Thank Me Later'
A £30.95 Cremo aftershave, Spice & Black Vanilla, earns rave reviews for its warm, long-lasting scent, with shoppers reporting compliments and repeat purchases.
Nine picnic upgrades for a summer send-off
Upgrade your outdoor dining with nine picks, from stainless steel cups to bamboo plates, tested by the Guardian's Filter US.
Social Housing in London: Vital Economic Infrastructure
Social housing in London contributes £27.8bn annually to the economy, highlighting its role as essential infrastructure, not a commodity.
Brit fury as water firms free to ramp up prices during droughts
Failing UK water companies will be allowed to impose 'surge pricing' and factor 'water scarcity' into bills during droughts, sparking outrage among billpayers.
Lone tenant refuses to leave doomed estate earmarked for demolition
Andy Roche, 51, is the last resident in a 126-home estate slated for demolition in Rochdale, refusing to move from his flat of 28 years, citing autism-related needs.
Katie Loxton's 'super soft' makeup brush set makes 'thoughtful gift'
Katie Loxton's Travel Makeup Brush Set With Case, priced at £44.99, comes in three autumnal shades and can be personalised with initials for an extra £3.99.
Cloncaird Castle for sale in Ayrshire for over £3m
Cloncaird Castle, a 15-bedroom B Listed 16th-century Ayrshire castle, is on the market through Savills for offers over £3 million, featuring event space, holiday cottages, and 143 acres.
Regatta's £50 waterproof jacket drops to £8 in sale
Regatta's Pack-It III Waterproof Jacket, praised for keeping shoppers dry in torrential rain, is reduced from £50 to £20, and new TopCashback users can get it for £8.08.
Boots No7 deal: £45 beauty for under £15, loved by mature shoppers
Boots shoppers can get £45 worth of No7 makeup and skincare for under £15 by stacking promotions, including a free gift and discount code, until August 25.
High street's 'real threat' ignored for 60 years, expert warns
An expert says retail parks, not vape shops, are the real threat to high streets, with 60 years of growth and only 1.8% vacancy in 407 million sq ft of space.
Man Utd change tack in transfer market to match Chelsea, Man City
Manchester United are attempting to monetise their academy to match Premier League rivals, with goalkeeper Radek Vitek sold for £14m and Harry Amass available for £7m.
Boden cardigan reduced by 41% gets rave reviews from shoppers
Boden's Joanna Fitted Knitted Jacket is reduced by 41% to £69.50, and shoppers praise it as 'effortlessly beautiful' and 'smart without needing to layer'.
£1.7bn deal for new Paris-London train service by 2029
Italian rail operator FS Italiane Group orders 19 high-speed trains for a £1.7bn Paris-London route via the Channel Tunnel, launching in 2029, boosting UK-Europe rail links.
Five Dunelm clearance items to upgrade your living room
Dunelm's clearance section offers deals on living room furniture, including a TV unit reduced to £199.50 and a sofa at £296.45 with a code.
Lewes rail line closed for at least 10 more days after derailment
The railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath will stay closed for at least another ten days after a train derailment injured two passengers seriously. Recovery and repair work is underway.
Roman's £18 autumn top looks like a £35 Boden style
Roman's Stripe Print Snit Top costs £18 with code AFRPLC25Q226, resembles Boden's £35 Supersoft Square Neck Top, and has a 5-star review.
Greater Manchester roadworks: Key routes with delays this week
Drivers in Greater Manchester face delays as roadworks continue across key routes, with closures and temporary lights on A-roads and B-roads in multiple boroughs this week.
Maresca urges Man City to sign players quickly after Arsenal loss
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City need new signings as soon as possible after a 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, with the Premier League season starting in one week.
Lewes rail line shut for 10 days after derailment
Network Rail says the Lewes to Haywards Heath line will stay closed for at least 10 more days after a Thursday derailment seriously injured two passengers.
Cotswolds village 'like living next to a motorway' over tourists
Residents in Bourton-on-the-Water compare the village to living next to a motorway due to tourist congestion, holding a 'day of action' and calling for a cap on visitors.
Drivers Warned to Avoid Car Wash Brush During Hosepipe Ban
Motorists in UK hosepipe ban areas are told to 'steer clear' of jet wash brushes, which can carry grit and scratch paintwork, risking costly repairs.
Southport Pokémon shop Gawtos TCG opens after Amsterdam trip
Couple Levi Bailey and Keira Reid opened Gawtos TCG in Southport after Amsterdam trip. They say interest in Pokémon cards matches Amsterdam's.
UK inflation set to rise to 2.9% as energy bills soar
UK inflation is expected to hit 2.9% in July, driven by soaring energy bills, adding fresh pressure on households and complicating the outlook for interest rates.
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