Marks and Spencer confirms permanent closure of town centre store
Marks and Spencer has made considerable changes to its store portfolio in recent years following a significant announcement in October 2022. The retail giant wanted to restructure its business and focus more on its food-only stores, closing 67 “lower productivity” locations over five years. Several branches, including Cheltenham, Peterborough, Neath, and Aberdeen, have permanently closed. […]
Howe confirms no contact from FA over England job, team news: football news – live | Football
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Sid Lowe Old tweets can come back to bite, but not this time. This time, digging into his past made them love Charlie Patiño even more: for who he could be and always was, already an icon in A Coruña where […]
Arsenal news: Bukayo Saka injury update provided by Mikel Arteta | Football | Sport
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is “hopeful” that Bukayo Saka will be fit to play against Bournemouth after an suffering injury scare on international duty. Saka limped off in England’s defeat to Greece and missed the following match against Finland, though interim boss Lee Carsley was optimistic that the winger had not picked up a long-term […]
BBC’s Nick Robinson apologises over awkward Jeremy Hunt blunder | Politics | News
A presenter on BBC Radio 4’s flagship Today programme has apologised for mispronouncing the surname of shadow chancellor Jeremy Hunt as a rude word. Nick Robinson made the error while interviewing employment minister Alison McGovern on the programme on Friday morning. Listeners heard him say: “When the Tories announced £12 billion in welfare cuts, and […]
B&M is selling £5 box with rare chocolates not usually found in the UK
B&M shoppers are left divided after a £5 Aussie Treat Box hits the shelves, promising a taste of Australia ahead of Christmas. Amongst selection boxes and festive favourites, this unique offering includes five uncommon chocolate bars typically not stocked in UK shops. The pack features a Milky Top Freddo, adding a twist to the classic […]
Weather tracker: Storm destruction and 5cm hailstones hit south-east Australia | Environment
On Wednesday, the Australian state of Victoria was hit by thunderstorms. The town of Casterton was particularly badly affected, receiving 21mm of rain in just 30 minutes, followed by large hailstones. Vehicles and properties were severely damaged, with reports of broken windows and tiles blown off roofs due to the strong winds associated with the […]
Tennis news LIVE: Nadal’s Alcaraz gesture as star in retirement U-turn | Tennis | Sport
Danielle Collins has confirmed that she will not be retiring at the end of this season as had been previously planned, she will return for the 2025 campaign. The American had planned to quit tennis in order to start a family, but revealed in an emotional Instagram post that her ongoing challenges with endometriosis have […]
Chicken named Nugget raises huge abandoned bird | UK | News
An emu that had been rejected by her parents after hatching found a new, smaller guardian in an incredible story of animal friendship – Nugget the chicken. Shrub the emu was abandoned by her birth parents, Forest and Mathilda, and was helplessly left to fend for herself. The keepers in Birdworld found Shrub covered in […]
Exactly when to use fog lights explained as drivers urged to use ‘football pitch’ rule
The RAC explained: “Fog lights should only be used in the fog, when visibility drops below 100 metres (328 feet) which is roughly the length of a football pitch, this is stated by the Highway Code (rule 226). “Not using your fog lights when appropriate could impact upon the safety of yourself and those around […]
Labour will reform benefits system to save £3bn, says minister – UK politics live | Politics
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Rachel Reeves will seek to make about £3bn of cuts to welfare over the next four years by restricting access to sickness benefits, it is understood, according to the PA news agency. The chancellor is expected to commit to the previous […]