IKEA said it would be looking to open more city centre versions of its homeware stores following the launch of its highly anticipated £380m Oxford Street store. In an interview with the...
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A seaside city in the UK is set for a huge £53m regeneration project. The City Centre North transformation will see hundreds of homes built, the creation of a community space, cafés, shops,...
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A paedophile scout leader and school housemaster, who spent 27 years on the run using a stolen identity, has been jailed for 46 years for numerous sexual offences against young boys. Richard Burrows,...
Matt Gould, market manager for IKEA London City, said IKEA was not phased about Chancellor Rachel Reeves' hike to employers National Insurance and that the company was committed to investing in its...
Britain’s asylum system is being preyed upon by a growing number of “bogus gay asylum seekers” attempting to stay in the country by falsely claiming to be homosexual, the Home Office has been...
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Mike Peters with guitars. (Image: PA)The heartbroken family of pop star Mike Peters MBE of 1980s rock band The Alarm have tragically revealed he has died aged 66 following a 30-year battle with blood...
The Alarm frontman Mike Peters has died at the age of 66 after he was diagnosed with blood cancer. His passing was confirmed by a spokesperson for the charity he co-founded with his wife. The...
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Kneecap apologises to families of two murdered MPs2 hours agoPA MediaBelfast-based Rap group Kneecap have apologised to the families of murdered MPs Sir David Amess and Jo Cox.The statement posted on...
People cheer as power comes back on in MadridResidents applauded in Madrid as the lights came back on, after a huge power cut brought parts of Spain and Portugal to a standstill on Monday. A state of...
Previously something of a hidden gem, Lithuania has quickly become a rather exciting destination for family travel, with its blend of cultural heritage, hands-on attractions and natural beauty. In...
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