River Island closes 32 stores as shoppers blame High Street hours
River Island confirms 32 store closures this January as shoppers pinpoint 'key reason' for High Street decline: operating hours that clash with the modern 9-5 workday.
River Island confirms 32 store closures this January as shoppers pinpoint 'key reason' for High Street decline: operating hours that clash with the modern 9-5 workday.
Fashion retailer River Island is shutting 32 stores across the UK, citing online shopping and high costs. The move follows a £32.3m loss. See the full list of closures.
Fashion retailer River Island announces closure of 32 UK shops, citing online shopping surge and high costs. See the full list of affected locations and why shoppers saw it coming.
River Island, Primark, and Poundland are among the big names closing shops this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 stores vanish. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for UK retail.
Major UK retailers including River Island, Primark, and Poundland are closing stores this month, following a brutal 2025 that saw over 3,000 shops vanish. Discover the full list of locations affected.
Macy's Inc. confirms closure of 66 stores across a dozen US states as part of its 'Bold New Chapter' strategy. Clearance sales start mid-January 2026.
A 140-year-old former Beales department store in Lowestoft is for sale at £895,000. Plans for flats and shops were approved in 2024 but never started. Read the full story.
Riviera Travel slashes 20% off 2026 European river cruises on the Danube, Rhône & Rhine from £1,849. Book by 30 Jan for luxury travel with VIP service.
Riviera Travel offers 20% off 2026 European river cruises on the Danube, Rhône, and Rhine. Enjoy VIP treatment, luxury travel, and all-inclusive packages from just £1,849. Book by 30th January.
Norfolk Police are investigating after a woman's body was recovered from the River Waveney in Beccles. Officers are appealing for information about her final movements.
High Street fashion chain River Island will close 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of affected locations and confirmed closure dates.
High Street fashion chain River Island will shut 32 UK stores in January 2026 as part of a rescue plan. See the full list of locations and confirmed closure dates.
Cardzone launches a huge 50% off closing down sale at its Didcot store, set to shut on 10 January 2026. Plus, River Island and Poundland announce further UK store closures.
Cardzone launches a huge 50% off closing down sale at its Didcot store, set to shut on January 10, 2026. The move comes amid wider UK retail closures affecting River Island and Poundland.
Authorities in Munich have dismantled a makeshift beam installed by surfers to recreate the vanished Eisbach wave, escalating a row over the future of the iconic urban surfing spot.
Hardee's is shutting down outlets across the US as its largest franchisee faces a $6.5 million lawsuit. Discover the locations affected and the reasons behind the closures.
Fashion giant River Island will close 33 UK shops by end of January as part of a restructuring plan to ensure its future. The closures affect locations nationwide.
The David Jones retail chain announces the permanent closure of its Castle Hill and Tuggerah stores in early 2026, ending over three decades of service. Shoppers and staff react with sadness.
The Tigris River, Iraq's lifeline for millennia, is heavily polluted and drying up. Urgent action is needed to save the waterway and the ancient communities, like the Mandaeans, who depend on it for survival and faith.
Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.
Discount retailer Poundland confirms 14 more closures by February, bringing total shutdowns to over 100. Find out which stores are affected and where clearance sales are on.
Poundland confirms seven store closures before Christmas, including Lymington on Dec 14. Closing-down sales offer up to 40% off. Chain returns to £1 pricing.
Gwent Police launch urgent search operation in Afon Lwyd river after reports of man in water near Edlogan Way. Emergency services continue efforts through the night.
Gwent Police launch urgent search in Cwmbran's Afon Elwyd after man seen in water. Emergency services responding to welfare incident. Follow for live updates.
Saks Off Fifth announces closure of nine US stores including flagship NYC location. Company confirms no bankruptcy filing despite restructuring. Read the full details.
In an extraordinary nocturnal spectacle, a hippopotamus was captured swimming in India's sacred River Ganges during vibrant Diwali festivities, creating stunning visual contrasts between wildlife and cultural celebration.
A 28-year-old American man's dangerous swim across the Hudson River from Manhattan to New Jersey prompted a multi-agency rescue operation after he was spotted struggling in strong currents near Jersey City.
Britain's banking crisis deepens as major lenders announce 106 new branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales, leaving communities fighting for financial survival.
The Eisbach river wave, a legendary urban surfing spot in central Munich, has unexpectedly disappeared following engineering works, devastating the city's vibrant surf culture and sparking urgent investigations.
Shocking new research reveals how the closure of popular coffee chains like Starbucks and Dunkin' can wipe thousands off nearby property values across Britain.