Elizabeth Mackley

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Ruby Flanagan |Elizabeth Mackley |Adam Cailler

JD Sports has sent shockwaves through the UK retail sportswear market with its announcement that approximately 50 stores are slated for closure over the next year. The retailer outlined a broader strategy which aims to refresh its brand, including the launch of around 150 new stores and upgrades or relocations to 100 others. With an imposing presence in 36 countries and roughly 4,500 outlets, including about 412 across the UK, JD Sports is making bold moves.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Elizabeth Mackley |Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas

The Met Office has announced a yellow weather warning for intense rain, urging individuals in flood-prone zones to ready an 'emergency kit' for their homes. This comes amid predictions of a damp Easter weekend across many regions of the UK. The alert covers a substantial portion of the southwest from 6pm Good Friday until 6am on Saturday, with expectations of high winds coupled with heavy rainfall anticipated to disrupt travel by road and train, reports the Mirror.

1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Elizabeth Mackley |Ellis Whitehouse

Easter 2025 is upon us and UK supermarkets have changed their hours for the bank holiday weekend. Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Lidl, Morrisons, Aldi, Co-op, and Waitrose have all revised their hours on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. This year the Easter bank holiday weekend spans April 18 to April 21. Most shops across England and Wales will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20.

1 week ago | msn.com | Chris Young |Elizabeth Mackley

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1 week ago | examinerlive.co.uk | Elizabeth Mackley |John Greenwood

Around 250 Calderdale families are set to receive up to £30,000 to make their homes warmer. A new initiative will see homes on the poorest areas receive a share of a £3.2 million fund aimed at home retrofits. The idea is to enhance the warmth, cost-efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability of their homes. Councillors accepted a three-year Government grant, with potential handouts of up to £30,000 per dwelling for eligible parties.