Historic Rathbones Bakery to Close, 115 Jobs at Risk
Morrisons announces closure of 100-year-old Rathbones Bakery in Wakefield, risking 115 jobs. The site had narrowly avoided closure in 2024. Read the full story.
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Greggs sausage roll price rises to £1.35
Greggs raises the price of its iconic sausage roll amid a sales slump linked to weight loss injections. Discover the cost pressures and where to find cheaper alternatives in London.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to Shut Down in May
The historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will publish its final edition on 3 May after two decades of heavy financial losses and a recent legal ruling. Read about the end of an era for local journalism.
M&S Brings Back Viral Lemony Hot Cross Buns
Marks & Spencer has relaunched its Extremely Lemony Curd Filled Hot Cross Buns for Easter 2026, sending fans into a frenzy. Discover the viral bakery item and other new treats.
Greggs expansion questioned as sales fall
Greggs plans 800 new shops and two factories despite a sales dip and falling shares. Is the UK's appetite for sausage rolls finally waning? Read the full analysis.
SUBA Bakery Opens Third London Shop in Spitalfields
Popular London bakery SUBA opens its third and flagship shop on Commercial Street, Spitalfields on January 5, following a successful comeback after a sudden closure.
Greggs: The UK Bakery Older Than McDonald's
Greggs, the beloved UK bakery chain, was founded in 1939, a year before McDonald's. Discover how it grew from a delivery bike to over 2,450 shops with vegan rolls and gold jewellery.
M2 closed after serious crash near Medway services on Christmas Eve
The M2 westbound is shut near Maidstone after a car overturned. Major delays expected through the afternoon as police investigate. Get the latest traffic updates.
London Christmas 2025 Tube & Train Closures Guide
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to Tube, Overground, and train closures from Christmas Eve through to January 2nd 2026.
Christmas Eve Tube: Opening Times & Service Reductions
Plan your Christmas Eve travel in London. Full guide to Tube service reductions, early closures on the Piccadilly and District lines, and last train times.
Last Look Inside Empty G-A-Y Bar After No Sale
Exclusive tour of the shuttered G-A-Y Bar on Old Compton Street reveals why no operator has taken over the iconic LGBT+ venue, despite its prime Soho location. Discover the challenges facing London's nightlife.
Learning disabled West Londoners need £9k for judicial review
Campaigners aim to raise £9,750 for a judicial review against Hillingdon Council's closure of a vital garden centre for adults with learning disabilities. Donate to support their case.
M25 crash closes Heathrow slip road, drivers diverted
A crash on the M25 near Heathrow Airport has closed the clockwise exit for terminals 4 & 5. National Highways warns of delays until 8:45am. Get live traffic updates.
Gail's Bakery faces backlash over new Tooting branch
Gail's Bakery faces local criticism as it opens a new branch in Tooting, South London. Independent café owners fear the chain's strategy threatens their survival. Read the full story.
Gail's Bakery Opens 10 Stores on Christmas Day
Gail's Bakery will open 10 branches across London on Christmas Day, offering free mince pies. Find the full list of locations and opening hours here.
Gail's faces backlash over Christmas Day opening plans
Gail's Bakery sparks debate by opening 10 London branches on Christmas Day. While some praise the move for combating loneliness, others criticise it for staff welfare. Discover the full story and locations.
A404 Brentfield closed after serious police incident
A major road in Brent, North West London, is shut in both directions following a serious police incident. Get the latest updates and traffic information here.
Lithium Battery Truck Fire Closes Hume Highway
A major fire involving a truck carrying 15 tonnes of lithium-ion batteries has forced the closure of the Hume Highway in NSW. Authorities warn of toxic vapour clouds and multi-day disruptions. Read the latest on this critical incident.
Cricket Star-Backed Bar Chain Goes Into Administration
Sixes Social Cricket, a bar chain backed by England cricketers including Ben Stokes, has called in administrators. One venue closes immediately, but rescue talks are underway.
GAIL's Christmas Day opening: 10 London branches open
GAIL's Bakery will open 10 London shops on Christmas Day, offering a free mince pie. The decision has sparked online debate over staff working conditions.
M25 bridge closed 57 hours this weekend - diversion routes
The Cobham Road bridge over the M25 in Surrey will be closed for 57 hours from Friday night for essential repairs. Plan your journey with our full diversion guide.
A3 Hindhead Tunnel closed after collision
The A3 is shut in both directions after a traffic collision, with the Hindhead Tunnel fully closed. Surrey Police are at the scene. Expect major delays.
London's oldest children's hospice shuts before Christmas
Richard House Children's Hospice in Beckton enters administration, leaving 600 vulnerable children without full support. Replacement hospice won't be fully operational until March.
East London primary school to close due to falling pupil numbers
Calverton Primary School in Newham will close next year after a council vote. The decision follows a £1.1m budget deficit driven by declining pupil rolls, sparking parent protests.
M27 Christmas closure for 8,500-tonne underpass installation
The M27 motorway will shut for over 10 days this Christmas as a massive 8,500-tonne underpass is slid into place near Fareham. Plan your journeys now.
North London Bowling Alley Threatened by 190-Flat Plan
Beloved Finsbury Park bowling alley, Rowans Tenpin Bowl, could be demolished for flats under Haringey Council's new local plan. Public consultation ends December 19.
Jewish bakery closes after Bondi terror attack
Avner's Bakery in Surry Hills has shut permanently, stating it can no longer ensure safety for staff and customers following the Bondi beach terror attack and ongoing antisemitism.
Rural NZ Exodus: Mill Closures Force Families to Leave
The closure of Winstone Pulp's mills in Ruapehu, New Zealand, has led to over 230 job losses, forcing families to move and raising fears of a 'hollowing out' of rural regions. Read the full story.
London Christmas 2025 Travel: Full Tube & Train Closures
Plan your festive travel in London with our complete guide to tube and train closures from December 24 to January 2, 2025-2026. Essential reading for navigating the capital.
Emergency services respond to Heathrow Airport incident
Emergency services declared a significant incident at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 3 car park on Sunday morning, causing travel disruption. Full details and updates on the ongoing response.
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