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UK leisure centre charity with 20 sites enters administration - one already to close
Fusion Lifestyle, which operates 26 leisure centres across the UK, has entered administration.
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Beauty chain to return to high street with 25 new stores after closing 150 last year
Bodycare collapsed into administration in September last year, forcing around 150 stores to close
Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ this spring
Adults are brightening up their wardrobe with ‘dopamine dressing’ to boost their mood this spring.
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All 40 of UK fashion retailer's stores could close this month amid administration
Administrators are set to review Quiz's remaining 40 stores in the UK and seven concession stores in Ireland at the end of April, according to reports.
London the only UK area to choose charcoal BBQs over gas
As the UK starts to see warmer weather heading into spring, LPG experts Jefferson Gas have investigated the country’s BBQ habits
Wireless Festival cancelled and refunds to be issued after Kanye West barred
Wireless Festival 2026 has been cancelled amid headliner Kanye West being barred from entering the UK
Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK to perform at Wireless Festival 2026
Kanye West has been blocked from travelling to the UK to perform at the Wireless Festival as "it would not be conducive to the public good".
The South London Southern trains cancelled this week after Easter
Southern trains in south London will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week after Easter.
Calls for Keir Starmer to ban Kanye West from UK amid Wireless Festival performance
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing calls to ban American rapper Kanye West from the UK ahead of his Wireless Festival performance.
The London boroughs most affected by hearing loss revealed
Havering and Bromley have been revealed as London’s hearing loss hotspots, with around one in six residents affected.
The dangerous south Londoners jailed in March including vape shop rapist
Our monthly round-up of the south Londoners who were sentenced to prison time.
Millions of Brits issued home emergency callout warning as issues expected to soar
Emergency callouts for problems around homes often spike on Easter Monday, according to a specialist provider.
Exciting plans unveiled for community garden in heart of Roehampton
A new community garden in Roehampton Methodist Church is set to take root in the heart of Roehampton.
Staff 'worried' about going to work after south London shop swarmed with youths
Staff at Marks & Spencer staff are “worried about coming into work” according to a boss of the high street chain.
Lakeland’s huge Easter sale is live - these are the deals people are rushing to buy
Lakeland is offering up to 25% off popular kitchen appliances including air fryers, slow cookers and stand mixers.
Council takes over popular south London lido after operator collapse
Lambeth Council will take control of Brockwell Lido after its current operator went into administration.
Full list of all the London Underground changes you need to know this Easter weekend
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this Easter weekend (April 3 - 6) and don't be caught out.
Streatham man threatened to kill girl under 13 if she told anyone he raped her
A Streatham man who repeatedly raped and sexually abused a girl under the age of 13 after exploiting a family’s trust has been jailed.
Four officers attacked after hundreds of kids run riot through Clapham
Four police officers were attacked - with one in hospital - after hundreds of kids ran riot through Clapham following a viral social media trend.
Police warn more arrests will be made after Clapham chaos
Police have warned that more arrests are expected to be made after chaos erupted from a large crowd of young people in Clapham.