High street shops had terrible 2024 with ‘drab’ December month as closures up by 28%

High street shops had terrible 2024 with 'drab' December month as closures up by 28%

HIGH street shops have had another ­terrible 12 months — with almost 13,500 closing for good. Around 37 a day shut in 2024, a 28 per cent rise on 2023 levels, according to the Centre For Retail Research. And the number of shoppers fell again, with December termed a “drab” month. Total UK… High street … Read more

Four easy to ways to brighten your day on a budget during January

Four easy to ways to brighten your day on a budget during January

SHORT dark days can feel like a bit of a slog in January and leave you feeling sleepy and downbeat. Many of us will dream of sunnier climes but not all of us have the cash to book a getaway right now. So here are some ways to brighten your day on a budget . . .  GET … Read more

Lidl launches new special range to keep you warm as snow storms loom across the UK & prices start from £2.99

Lidl launches new special range to keep you warm as snow storms loom across the UK & prices start from £2.99

LIDL fans can keep warm for less this January, as the budget supermarket launches a new range of winter clothes. The UK has been battered with wind and rain so far this year, with snow and ice warnings put in place by the Met Office for the rest of the week. 3 Lidl’s middle aisle … Read more

Key dates to take down Christmas decorations revealed & why you shouldn’t leave your tree up too long

Key dates to take down Christmas decorations revealed & why you shouldn't leave your tree up too long

CHRISTMAS is over for another year, leaving many to wonder when is the best time to take festive decorations down. The decision is down to you when it comes to packing up the tinsel and the tree. 1 According to tradition you should take down your decorations on the Twelfth nightCredit: Getty But,… Key dates … Read more

Towie star admits she’s secretly SPLIT from boyfriend saying ‘I’m single AGAIN’

Towie star admits she's secretly SPLIT from boyfriend saying 'I'm single AGAIN'

LYDIA Bright has revealed she’s single again, in a heartfelt social media post sharing her Christmas memories. The former reality star, who was famous for her on and off again relationship with James ‘Arg’ Argent, revealed her single status in a December round up post on Instagram. 5 Lydia Bright… Towie star admits she’s secretly … Read more