Demand for clothing and footwear continued to struggle (Danny Lawson/PA) PA Wire Sales of consumer goods other than food were “tepid” in March amid heightened caution among shoppers due to the Middle East conflict, figures show. Non-food sales increased by 0.9% year on year last month, below the 12-month average of 1.1%, according to the […]
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Andrea Dean Published April 13, 2026 5:45pm Updated April 13, 2026 5:53pm A few minutes’ walk from the river, the Elizabeth line and the bars and restaurants of Woolwich, Plumstead, is diverse, friendly and changing fast. New homes are being built, improvements are being made to the high street and infrastructure and independent shops and […]
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Sarah Hooper Published April 13, 2026 4:29pm Updated April 13, 2026 5:42pm A major coffee chain is beefing up security at some of its shops after reports of theft increased, to help support staff. A small number of Costa Coffee branches are introducing the measure in London and Manchester. Photos shared online have already revealed […]
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John Dunne Published April 13, 2026 2:14pm Updated April 14, 2026 11:35am A manhunt is underway for a suspected poisoner after a dog fell seriously ill and two foxes were found dead. Chicken possibly laced with toxins was found in Holland Park, west London, and Brompton Cemetery, leaving dog walkers terrified. The Met Police are […]
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Sarah Hooper Published April 13, 2026 2:02pm Updated April 13, 2026 4:25pm A man accused of murdering a 21-year-old who was fatally stabbed on Primrose Hill told a court today that officers ‘have the wrong person’. Oliuwadamilola Ogunyankinnu, 27, was charged with the murder of student Finbar Sullivan, who died in Primrose Hill last week. […]
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Reform UK are “in it to win it” at Holyrood, the party’s Scottish leader declared, with Lord Malcolm Offord predicting his party could win a number of constituencies in next month’s election. Despite never having been an elected politician, he said he wanted to be Scotland’s next first minister. The former Conservative UK government minister, […]
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The murder of Emma Caldwell was likely not the first killing carried out by Iain Packer, the man convicted 19 years after her death, according to a former detective. Retired detective constable Stuart Hall, who was involved in the initial investigation into the murder, has told a podcast he believes “there’s going to be more […]
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Domino’s is rolling out thinner pizzas in a new Italian-inspired range it hopes will buy a slice of the more premium market and cater to new customers. The takeaway firm said it was responding to increasing demand for a “restaurant experience at home”. The new “Italiano’s” pizza range will feature five pizzas with a thinner-style […]
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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has urged voters to give him “five years to fix the mess” he says was created by the SNP. Speaking ahead of their manifesto launch on Monday, Mr Sarwar said his party was running in the Scottish Parliament election to “get the basics right”. The party has already announced a […]
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Meghan held hands with Netflix boss Ted Sarandos’ wife Nicole Avant at the event Getty Images for Netflix Meghan Markle turned heads with an eye-popping chartreuse green silk gown at a Netflix bash hosted by the streamer’s boss Ted Sarandos this weekend. Meghan, 44, appeared at the event in Montecito, California, alongside her husband Prince […]
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