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🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Boy, 12, 'lucky to be alive' after gang launched savage attack on high street

A 12-year-old boy in Dundee has sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a gang while defending a friend.

Mar 22 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The high street handbag Holly Willoughby, Emily Atack and Lily Allen can't get enough of

A trendy high street handbag from Dune London has become popular among several celebrities, including Holly Willoughby and Emily Atack.

Mar 21 • 12:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers mourn 'end of an era' as shop enters administration and closes stores

A beloved UK high street retailer, GAME, is set to close all its remaining standalone stores after 36 years due to declining sales and shifts towards online shopping.

Mar 20 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Top latest celeb high street collaborations at M&S, Next and more picked by our fashion experts

Fashion experts highlight the latest celebrity collaborations with UK high street brands, showcasing styles from leading figures like Michelle Keegan and Kim Cattrall.

Mar 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The Bar Food of Geco Athens Invites Us to the Bar

Geco Athens introduces a unique bar food experience emphasizing shareable dishes crafted with high-quality ingredients.

Mar 20 • 07:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK high street brand plunged into administration as all stores close

British video game retailer GAME will close its remaining stores while maintaining online operations and concessions in other retailers.

Mar 19 • 07:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anya Hindmarch's bargain high street skincare range has people ‘queuing round the block‘

Anya Hindmarch's new budget-friendly beauty range at Boots is drawing large crowds, with products priced at £10 or under.

Mar 18 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shoppers floored after noticing spelling 'issue' on high street store's sign

Shoppers in the UK were left confused after spotting a spelling error on a high street store's signage.

Mar 15 • 09:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

147 UK high-street store closures announced this week — NatWest, House of Fraser, BrewDog and more

This week, 147 high-street store closures, including banks and pubs, were announced in the UK, affecting major retailers like NatWest and House of Fraser.

Mar 14 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Statement collars are everywhere this spring- shop our top 5 buys from Monsoon, Next and more

Statement collars are a key fashion trend this spring, featured prominently by high street brands such as Monsoon and Next.

Mar 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide update for customers over future of all its branches

Nationwide Building Society provides customers with an update regarding its branch services, emphasizing the importance of maintaining its high street presence.

Mar 14 • 02:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall's system in São Paulo blocks registration of street vendors in more lucrative areas, says study

A recent study reveals that São Paulo's municipal system blocks new street vendor registrations in high-revenue areas such as Rua 25 de Março, despite existing licenses for street commerce.

Mar 12 • 08:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Live: ASX to fall, following drop on Wall St

The Australian share market is set to decline in early trading due to a decrease in Wall Street, alongside persistently high oil prices resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 11 • 20:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Best spa experience of my life was in high street store in UK city - I was blown away

A reviewer shares a surprising positive experience at a spa in Liverpool One, UK, highlighting relaxation and impressive results.

Mar 10 • 13:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

43 high street stores confirm closures this week including WHSmith and Matalan — full list

Major retailers in the UK, including WHSmith and Matalan, have announced numerous store closures due to declining sales and rising expenses.

Mar 7 • 08:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I tested Kate Middleton's exact £95 blue shirt against three high street buys with a clear winner

An article evaluates Kate Middleton's £95 blue shirt alongside three high street alternatives to find the best budget option.

Mar 6 • 08:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Belém has streets blocked due to high tides and heavy rains until Sunday, 8; see which ones

Temporary street blocks are set in Belém due to expected heavy rains and high tides until Sunday, affecting traffic and safety.

Mar 5 • 22:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentina engages in talks with several countries for financing without returning to Wall Street

Argentina's government is seeking bilateral loans from allied countries as it decides against re-entering the voluntary market due to high interest rates.

Mar 5 • 20:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Kelly Brook launches high street swimwear line designed to support and flatter fuller busts

Kelly Brook has launched a new swimwear collection aimed at providing support and style for women with fuller busts.

Mar 5 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Drunk driver caught sleeping inside car on a busy street in Rio Verde

A drunk driver was caught sleeping in his car on a busy street in Rio Verde, Brazil, and was subsequently arrested by the Metropolitan Civil Guard after a breathalyzer test showed high alcohol levels.

Mar 4 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fears for former WHSmith's high street shops as new owner seeks help

Private equity firm Modella Capital is seeking restructuring help for its TG Jones stores, with about 80 locations considered at risk of closure.

Mar 3 • 13:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

This Morning's Cat Deeley nails spring styling in high street suede mini skirt

TV presenter Cat Deeley showcases a trendy suede mini skirt from River Island, perfect for spring styling.

Mar 3 • 11:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Olivia Attwood's bracelet stack looks like £26k designer one but is on sale for £95

Olivia Attwood showcased an affordable bracelet stack on Instagram that resembles a £26,000 designer collection, with the lookalike items retailing for just £95.

Mar 3 • 09:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Marks and Spencer closes legendary store and 14 in-store cafes as another retailer goes into administration

Marks and Spencer has closed its historic Stall Street branch in Bath and 14 in-store cafés as part of a strategic shift amid a challenging retail environment.

Mar 2 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major high street fashion store makes drastic move as it plunges into administration

The iconic British fashion retailer Quiz has gone into administration, leading to significant job losses and drastic sales strategies to clear existing stock.

Feb 28 • 12:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High street chain WON’T honour gift cards after collapsing into administration

Russell & Bromley, a luxury shoe chain, has ceased to honor gift cards and loyalty points following its administration and acquisition by Next, which saved only a few stores from closure.

Feb 28 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why concentration in the coffee sector is a one-way street

The article discusses the rapid evolution of coffee chains in Greece, indicating the sector's maturation and necessary restructuring amidst high competition.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Seoul hits record high, global stocks turn mixed as Wall Street pauses

Seoul's Kospi index reached a record high, spurred by strong performances from chipmakers, while global stock markets showed mixed reactions following Wall Street's performance.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Argentina Week 2026 in New York: Milei, Wall Street, and major corporations meet to attract investments

Argentina Week 2026 in New York aims to attract investments through high-level meetings with President Javier Milei and key financial institutions.

Feb 25 • 15:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Nvidia Before Results: The Bar is High and Wall Street Wants Perfection

Nvidia is facing high expectations from Wall Street ahead of its results announcement.

Feb 25 • 13:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Certain Lloyds, Barclays and Santander customers to get up to £500 for free

High street banks in the UK are offering significant bonuses to current account customers who switch to their services, with certain customers eligible for up to £500, particularly from Lloyds, Barclays, and Santander.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I compared the world's most expensive bakery to Greggs - there was one winner

YouTuber Gary Hanna conducted a taste test between Cedric Grolet at The Berkeley, the world's most expensive bakery, and the UK high street chain Greggs, concluding that Greggs offered better value for money.

Feb 25 • 08:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Peaceful' UK town has one of the best high streets — but house prices are sky-high

Marlow, a picturesque town in Buckinghamshire, is noted for its beautiful high street and riverside setting, but faces challenges with high house prices.

Feb 24 • 03:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Medieval castle, golden sand beach and artisan high street make up one quaint village

Warkworth, a coastal village in Northumberland, features a stunning medieval castle and a beautiful beach, making it an ideal spot for weekend getaways.

Feb 23 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man falls from high ladder and fractures his leg after car drags fallen wiring in the street in Ceará; video

A man named 'Chicão' suffered a leg fracture after falling from a ladder that was toppled by a vehicle dragging downed wiring in Baturité, Ceará.

Feb 22 • 13:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alberto Ades, Wall Street economist: 'Argentina needs a high dollar to generate quality employment, gather reserves, and open the economy'

Alberto Ades, a Wall Street economist, discusses the current economic landscape and its implications for Argentina, emphasizing the need for a high dollar to improve employment and economic stability.

Feb 22 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The best spring floral high street fashion for Mother's Day from Monsoon, Next and more

The article highlights floral fashion options available on the high street for Mother's Day, featuring selections from various retailers like Monsoon and Next.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK high street chain launches 70% closing down sale as store shuts

Smiggle, a popular UK high street retailer, is closing its Redditch store and holding a closing down sale with discounts of up to 70%.

Feb 21 • 14:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major UK high street retailer to enter administration – all shops closing down

High street retailer GAME is set to enter administration, leading to the closure of all its stores due to financial difficulties.

Feb 21 • 08:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Overcrowding and Excessive Street Vendors Hinder Parades in the Street Carnival; Blocks Call for Better Planning

The 2026 street carnival in Rio experienced overcrowded blocks and disrupted parades due to a high number of street vendors, prompting organizers to demand better planning from the city.

Feb 20 • 22:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I was bereft when high street store closed in 2021 but it's back with a bang'

A beloved high street store that closed in 2021 has reopened in the UK, bringing joy to loyal customers.

Feb 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Has Govinda come out on the street?' Niece reacts angrily, says he makes crores...

Vinay Anand, Govinda's nephew, defends the actor against claims of financial distress, asserting that Govinda remains a superstar capable of commanding high fees for his appearances.

Feb 19 • 05:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High street shops gearing up for large scale job losses amid collapse of big names

High street retailers in the UK are preparing for significant job losses, with over 40% planning to cut staff due to rising employment costs and a challenging economic environment.

Feb 19 • 00:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Attention. There will be a ride, a BLOCKADE at the Insurgentes Roundabout and major roads closed TODAY, February 17 in Mexico City

In Mexico City, a blockade is expected today at the Insurgentes Roundabout, along with major street closures due to high vehicle density and traffic issues.

Feb 17 • 13:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Wall Street Journal: Balloons, an Old Weapon Reshaping Modern Wars

The Wall Street Journal reports that high-tech innovations are reviving the use of balloons in modern warfare, with applications ranging from surveillance to carrying payloads.

Feb 17 • 07:31 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Stole large quantities of chocolate - unknown street value

Three men have been arrested for stealing high-end chocolate from two stores in Hønefoss, Norway.

Feb 16 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who was the 18-year-old young man electrocuted after hitting a fallen high-tension cable on the street in SC

An 18-year-old motorcyclist named Andrei Juliano Mannchen was electrocuted after colliding with a fallen high-tension cable in Blumenau, Brazil, during a storm.

Feb 16 • 12:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Kate Middleton just wore a pair of high street loafers that are surprisingly still in stock

Kate Middleton made a stylish appearance in affordable loafers from the brand Boden, highlighting her support for accessible fashion while attending an event for Children's Mental Health Week.

Feb 16 • 11:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

High street discount store launches 30% off sale after closing four shops

The Original Factory Shop is offering a 30% off sale at its Bridgnorth location following the closure of four of its branches.

Feb 16 • 10:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Molly Mae's favourite toner pad trend just got a 22p per use high street update

Molly Mae Hague endorses the new affordable toner pad trend with Mediheal's PDRN Lifting Pads now available in the UK for 22p each.

Feb 14 • 13:54 UTC

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