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B&M to open 16 new stores across the UK - full list

B&M is set to open a number of new stores across the UK this year. The budget retailer has confirmed plans for 45 new sites with 16 locations revealed already.The news comes despite a drop in...

Felled Enfield oak 'had 50-year life expectancy'

Felled Enfield oak 'had 50-year life expectancy'6 minutes agoHarry LowBBC NewsBBCAn ancient oak felled in a north London park by Toby Carvery's owners was classified last year as a "fine specimen"...

'Overlooked' UK village with stunning stately home rated one of best places to live

A former mining village in Northumberland has outshone its larger and more renowned neighbours to secure a spot in the top 100 of a new ranking of the best places to live in the UK. Property experts...

Felling of 500-year-old oak tree investigated by police

Felling of ancient oak tree probed by police1 hour agoTony GrewBBC NewsPA MediaThe cutting down of an ancient oak tree in north London is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police.The remains of...

UK weather maps show pollen bomb to hit 36 million Brits with 'very high' levels predicted

The UK is going to see "very high" pollen levels in four regions of the country, according to the Met Office. With mild temperatures on Thursday hay fever sufferers' symptoms may flare up in the East...

'Lovely' UK beach 'better than Bondi' when you can spot seals and find shark teeth

When the sun shines in the UK, there's no need to jet off abroad - especially if you're lucky enough to live in Essex. With a stunning coastline stretching over 350 miles, we're spoilt for choice...

Chinese bosses 'tried to enter critical British Steel plant area' ahead of Commons debate

When the Government took effective control of Britain's last remaining steel factory from its Chinese owners there was relief among workers in Scunthorpe. The proposed closure by Jingye would have...

Pretty UK seaside village that 'feels like Paris' with patisserie and ancient castle

Northumberland may not be the first place you'd think to compare with Paris, yet a certain village in the area has drawn comparisons to the French capital. This is largely due to its popular...

Full list of WHSmith, Aldi, Morrisons and Santander branches closing in 2025

The UK high street is set to lose more shops, supermarkets and banks this year. Businesses continue to be hit with increased energy costs and rent, while the recent rise in employer National...

Wetherspoon could make change to opening hours in 2025 as Tim Martin asks for 'good word'

Wetherpoon could make a huge change to their opening hours this year. Boss Sir Tim Martin is pushing for extended licensing hours and has called for his pubs to be allowed to be "open all night".He...

We want our steel back, say Scunthorpe's workers

We want our steel back, say Scunthorpe's workers4 hours agoKevin ShoesmithBBC NewsReporting fromScunthorpeKevin Shoesmith/BBCWhile MPs were being recalled to Westminster to pass a bill designed to...

UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers

UK takes control of British Steel under emergency powers1 hour agoBrian WheelerPolitical reporterHouse of CommonsThe UK government is taking control of Chinese-owned British Steel after emergency...

UK weather maps Arctic blast battering Britain with deluge of rain and snow before Easter

While Britain basks in some of the best weather of the year so far, new weather maps suggest there could be a chance of snow later this month. A weather map generated by WXCHarts on April 12 , using...

Full list of the 13 new Wetherspoon opening in 2025

Wetherspoon fans are in for a treat as the iconic chain is to open 13 new boozers across the UK in 2025. With an existing portfolio of 796 venues, Wetherspoon is on track to surpass the 800 mark by...

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?7 hours agoJennifer MeierhansBusiness reporterSean SeddonBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government is poised to take control of a major British Steel plant...

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?

Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?14 minutes agoJennifer MeierhansBusiness reporterSean SeddonBBC NewsGetty ImagesThe UK government is poised to take control of a major British Steel...

Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections

Deadline nears to register to vote in local elections29 minutes agoJoshua NevettPolitical reporterPA MediaRegistration to vote in May's local and mayoral elections in England is to close on...

The betting tycoon who preyed on women and hurt them for pleasure

The betting tycoon who preyed on women and hurt them for pleasure28 minutes agoKatie Hunter and Paul O'HareBBC Scotland NewsThe ex-partner of a millionaire horse racing tipster who "tortured" women...

The pretty English village named best place to live in 2025 - nowhere near the beach

A pretty little village has been named one of the best places to live in the UK in 2025, and it’s nowhere near a the seaside. Redbourn is a village in Hertfordshire with a population of just 6,000...

North Sea explosion LIVE: Huge 500ft container ship erupts in flames

The Victoria L incident comes less than a month after the Portuguese-registered container ship Solong, hit US tanker Stena Immaculate on March 10.The crash, occurring off the coast of the Humber...