NAPOLEON reportedly referred to the UK as, “une nation de boutiquiers” – a nation of shopkeepers. In the age-old tradition of Anglo-French relations, it was meant as an insult but, let’s face it, ...

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BHS, Carpetright, Homebase, House of Fraser, HMV, Maplin, Marks & Spencer, Mothercare, New Look, Toys R Us, Woolworths: a decade ago this list wouldn’t have looked out of place in the store guide of a ...

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Spiralling compensation claims from road users are eating up nearly all the extra money local authorities have rece... Spiralling compensation claims from road users are eating up nearly all the extra ...

A local authority is facing a fine after admitting health and safety breaches that contributed to a schoolgirl almost being strangled after her scarf was dragged into a lathe. Nadine Craig, who was 14 ...

In a shock move at a full council meeting yesterday, Mayor Tom Tate asked rival councillor Peter Young about a free gym membership given to his wife more than a decade ago. Council CEO Dale Dickson ...