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Emma Simpson & Faarea Masud, BBC News To revitalize its business, budget chain Poundland has announced the closure of 68 stores, putting over 1,000 jobs at risk. The closure will include a distribution centre in Darton, South Yorkshire, and the national distribution centre in Bilston, West Midlands. In addition to store closures, Poundland is also… Continue reading Poundland plans 68 store closures putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk

Tennis player Boulter recently opened up about the severe online abuse she has been subjected to. Following a tense tiebreak at the French Open, Boulter began receiving death threats, despite ultimately winning the match. The messages she received contained hateful and disturbing content, prompting a mix of despair, resignation, and fear from the British athlete.… Continue reading Katie Boulter: British tennis player reveals social media abuse she has received

England is facing a concerning issue of impending water shortages, with predictions pointing to a potential daily deficit of over six billion litres by 2055. This troublesome forecast comes at a time when the country is grappling with drought declarations in regions like Yorkshire and the north-west due to an exceptionally warm and dry Spring.… Continue reading England needs more hosepipe bans and smart water meters – EA

In a move that could potentially secure the short-term future of the Scunthorpe steelworks, British Steel has recently secured a five-year contract with Network Rail worth £500m. The contract involves supplying more than 337,000 tonnes of train tracks, which in turn will help to safeguard thousands of jobs. This development comes two months after the… Continue reading British Steel secures £500m contract to supply UK train tracks

Reality TV star Kim Woodburn, famed for her role on How Clean Is Your House, has passed away at the age of 83, as confirmed by her manager. Alongside Aggie MacKenzie, Kim became a household name through their show on Channel 4, where they tackled cleaning tasks. Additionally, she made an appearance on the popular… Continue reading Kim Woodburn: Celebrity Big Brother and How Clean Is Your House star dies aged 83

London residents are up in arms over plans to build a massive data centre on green belt land on the edge of the city. Fleur Albrecht, a local protester, passionately expresses her opposition to the development, stating that it will destroy the natural lungs of London. The proposed data centre, which will be one of… Continue reading Data centre targeting London's green belt

Matthew Hill stated that a cyclist who suffered severe facial injuries after a collision with a drunk driver is among the initial recipients of the innovative NHS body parts printing center. The Bristol 3D Medical Centre, serving the entire South West region, is reportedly the first facility in the UK to combine 3D imaging and… Continue reading Cyclist get 3D printed face after bike accident

Mandy McAuley, from BBC Spotlight, reported on a former security watchdog’s claim that the process aimed at disbanding loyalist paramilitary groups has failed. Lord Alderdice, who was a member of the Independent Monitoring Commission, stated that talks about loyalist transition should cease. This statement came after Winston Irvine, who worked with the Loyalist Communities Council… Continue reading 'Loyalist paramilitary transitioning has failed' ex-watchdog says

A new bill aiming to legalize abortion will be discussed in the House of Commons next week. Two Labour Members of Parliament, Tonia Antoniazzi and Stella Creasy, have proposed competing amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle may select either one or both of the amendments for debate, with only one… Continue reading MPs to vote on decriminalising abortion – how the law could change