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Goodbye to Family Dollar — the store that stood empty for two years is reborn with the opening of Xin Da Discount & Wholesale”
The lights come back on, and shelves fill up where silence lingered. After years of vacancy, a familiar storefront gets a second chance with a fresh name and bolder promise. The story that began with Family Dollar now turns a new page, keeping value at the center while curiosity grows about what changes inside, what ... Read more
Under Antarctica’s Ice, Scientists Uncover a Secret Network of Over 300 Giant Canyons With Serious Implications for Ocean Circulation
The first complete portrait of the seafloor around the southern continent just jolted climate science. A new atlas reveals hundreds of vast submarine canyons that reshape how heat, salt, and sediments move. Because these deep corridors guide water toward and away from ice shelves, Antarctica’s hidden relief now matters for sea-level models, ocean mixing, and ... Read more
Sandbanks beach fence is a land seizure, say homeowners
A sudden barrier now splits a cherished shoreline, and tempers are rising fast. For decades, locals walked this northern stretch of Poole Harbour without a second thought; now a timber wall and strict signs block the way. Residents call the move a land grab, and they are ready to fight. The dispute touches heritage, law, ... Read more
Morrisons, Poundland, and Homebase shutter 201 stores — full list
Shoppers feel it on every high street: three trusted names are shrinking fast. In 2025, Morrisons, Poundland, and Homebase will shut 201 stores across the UK as they refocus under pressure. The fifth-largest grocer trims formats and services; a value chain changes owner; a DIY brand stabilises after crisis. The scale is national, yet the ... Read more
County’s new railway station launches to passengers
The county turns a page today as a new railway station opens its doors to everyday travellers. Fresh platforms, clear signage, and a bright concourse set a practical tone, while the promise is simple: faster journeys with less stress. Demand has grown for years, so this opening lands with real weight. People want reliable connections, ... Read more
Crowds clap and cheer train arriving at first new station in 100 years
A roar of joy met the 7.20am Colchester service as it slowed beside Beaulieu Park, the first new station on this main line in a century. Cameras lifted, hands clapped, and a wave of relief spread through Essex. The £175m hub opened four months early, and pride showed on every face. For many, this moment ... Read more
London’s busiest train station Liverpool Street will halt for 8 days over Christmas and New Year 2025: closure dates and affected services
The holiday season promises to provide an unexpected twist to London’s travellers when Liverpool Street finds itself the focus of attention once more. As the festive lights shine in the city, you will soon have to adjust your movements around one of its busiest hotspots. The reason remains tied to annual preparations that few notice ... Read more
DWP announces five groups will not be eligible for winter fuel payment
Heating costs bite hardest when the weather turns, so clarity matters this winter. Following a June 11 U-turn, about nine million pensioners in England and Wales remain covered. Awards range from £100 to £300. Most payments arrive automatically after letters in October or November. However, five over-66 groups now fall outside the winter fuel payment ... Read more
The ultimate shopping centre in Britain has been crowned for 2025
Britain has picked its ultimate shopping centre for 2025, and the decision signals more than bragging rights. It rewards strategy, scale, and a visitor experience that keeps families lingering. The crown recognizes growth, fresh brands, and smart entertainment. It also hints at where retail is heading: destinations blending fashion, food, and play. The winner embodies ... Read more
Blue badge holder gets penalized in ‘disabled’ bay
Painted letters can mislead even careful drivers, and one confusing bay just proved it. In Western Place, Worthing, a mother of two parked by a large “disabled” marking and later faced a penalty. Her appeal succeeded because the road paint clashed with the zone’s rules. The adjudicator accepted that reading was reasonable and asked for ... Read more
The Morrisons shops shutting including cafes and pharmacies
Across Britain, supermarket aisles are changing as one of the nation’s oldest grocers reshapes its network. Cafés, flower shops, in-store kitchens, and small convenience outlets are closing. Morrisons wants to invest where shoppers see real value. Some neighborhoods will lose familiar hangouts they’ve grown used to. Others might get shiny new upgrades and fresh concepts. ... Read more
