Full list of January 2026 shop closures across the UK
Major UK retailers including Poundland, Primark, and River Island are closing dozens of stores in January 2026. Check our full list to see if your local high street is affected.
Major UK retailers including Poundland, Primark, and River Island are closing dozens of stores in January 2026. Check our full list to see if your local high street is affected.
Flash flooding in Victoria's Wye River and Lorne saw cars swept into the ocean after 180mm of rain fell in six hours, breaking a local daily rainfall record. Explore the full story and aftermath.
Holidaymakers on Victoria's surf coast were hit by unprecedented flash flooding, with 400 displaced and dozens of cars destroyed. Authorities defend warning timing as 10 major fires still rage.
Holidaymakers displaced as flash flooding hits Victoria's Surf Coast, washing vehicles into the ocean. Authorities defend warning timing as more severe weather is forecast for NSW. Read the latest.
A Highland dam powering an aluminium smelter is accused of harming the River Spey's endangered salmon. Critics challenge the 'green' label of aluminium whisky bottles. Read the full debate.
Severe thunderstorms cause flash flooding on Victoria's Great Ocean Road, washing cars out to sea and forcing closures. Emergency warnings are in place.
Advisory firm Teneo, backed by CVC Capital Partners, expands into New Zealand by acquiring PwC's business restructuring services unit. The deal follows a similar move in Australia.
Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, is cutting another 250 jobs in London. This follows a previous round of layoffs as the firm restructures its workforce. Read the full story on the latest City job cuts.
Kingston residents unite against a proposed 29-metre university tower, citing threats to a village green, schools, and a rare chalk stream. Read the local campaign's fight.
Ordnance Survey pinpoints a South London location 22km from the Thames. Discover this rural Bromley enclave, its charms, and its transport challenges.
A remote Welsh island with only three permanent residents is hiring for three unique roles. Could you swap city life for a tranquil retreat on the 'Island of 20,000 Saints'?
Shocking research reveals the Rhine carries thousands of tonnes of toxic waste to the North Sea each year. Discover the findings and the citizen scientists helping to tackle the crisis.
Tens of thousands of cattle are dying of thirst and hunger in north-west Queensland, stranded on islands of high ground and refusing to cross floodwaters. Graziers face a devastating repeat of 2019's losses.
BBC's Banjo Beale and husband Ro are breathing new life into remote Scottish island Ulva by converting a rundown mansion into a boutique hotel, featured in a new BBC series. Discover the island's revival.
Meet the full cast of Love Island: All Stars 2026, from winners to fan favourites. The third series kicks off on ITV this January with more drama promised.
Private equity firm Bridgepoint has acquired restructuring specialist Interpath Advisory in a deal worth over £200m, beating out rival buyout shops. Read the full analysis.
KPMG spin-out Interpath Advisory records its third loss in four years, despite a significant revenue increase. CEO remains bullish on the firm's global expansion strategy. Read the full financial breakdown.
A young girl is believed to be among two killed after a Ford Fiesta left the road near Iwade, Kent. A third person is in hospital. Read the latest on this tragic accident.
River Island, Poundland, and Cancer Research UK are among the major names shutting shops in 2026. Check if your local branch is on the closure list.
Suffolk Police are trying to identify a woman pulled from the River Waveney near The Quay. Her death is being treated as unexplained. Call police with information.
A multi-agency rescue operation saved four men clinging to a boat on the brink of a 130ft dam in South Africa. Read the full story of the dramatic hours-long mission.
Major UK retailers Poundland, Primark, and River Island are closing multiple stores in January 2026. Check the full list to see if your local high street is affected.
London and Edinburgh welcomed 2026 with stunning fireworks. Over 100,000 watched the Thames display, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay returned with a bang. See the highlights.
Author Kate Mildenhall recounts three decades of summers at a beloved Victorian campsite, a tradition shattered by the devastating 2020 bushfires. A poignant story of memory, loss, and hope for return.
Min River, skippered by Jiang Lin and Alexis Loison, clinches Sydney to Hobart handicap honours after initial winner BNC receives a time penalty for a sail rules breach. A historic win for double-handed sailing.
Heavy December storms have increased California's vital snowpack to 71% of average, offering hope for water supplies. Officials warn the season is still young. Read the latest analysis.
Young Atlantic salmon, a species critically endangered in Britain, have been found in three north-west rivers for the first time since 2015, signalling a major environmental recovery. Read about the discovery and the ongoing threats.
Munich's famous Eisbach river surfing wave has been flattened again after authorities removed a makeshift beam installed by activists. The iconic spot in Englischer Garten is now silent.
Southern California faces a massive clean-up after its wettest Christmas in history, causing hundreds of crashes and mudslides. Read the latest on the emergency response and ongoing flood risks.
California's brutal Christmas storms, the wettest in 54 years for LA, caused mudslides, flooding, and avalanche threats. See the latest on the damage and response.