Farewell to Smithfield – how past, present, commerce and culture collide in London’s 900-year-old meat market
Many fear Smithfield’s special sense of place will be lost once the meat market is gone. But could a new emerging cultural ...
Fanatics is opening first trading card store, in London, to give the sports collectibles a boost in Europe
A new London store will sell Topps trading cards for baseball, soccer and F1, as Fanatics sees a physical store as key to ...
London's historic pie and mash shops
London's historic pie and mash shops - With traditional pie and mash shops in jeopardy, a slice of London’s history is under threat of fading away ...
The Independent17d
The online jewellery shops that are worth their weight in gold
Luckily, we’ve scoured the online world to bring you a round-up of the chicest jewellery shops. They vary in terms ... are perfect for everyday wear. London-based, demi-fine earring studio ...
Firstpost18d
Explained: Magnus Carlsen’s growing grip on the chess world and why the Norwegian GM is so influential
But the manner in which he won the title raised several eyebrows across the chess world, with the five-time world champion sharing the title with Russian Grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi after a viral ...
The Sun21d
The EIGHT high street chains closing shops in January with 11 locations set to shut for good
Last year was difficult for many of Britain’s biggest brands, who were forced to pull the shutters down on several shops for the last time. Reduced footfall and lower takings have put pressure ...
Indiatimes21d
Chess world fumes over joint world blitz title for Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi
Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi shared the World Blitz Championship title after three tie-breaking matches, causing controversy in the chess community. Carlsen's initial disqualification for ...
Daily Mail21d
Checkmates! Outcry in the world of chess as No.1 Magnus Carlsen and his opponent cut short final and agree to SHARE the title, sparking fury among fans
The world's number one chess player has caused an uproar and is facing match-fixing allegations after sharing his world title with his Russian rival. Norwegian chess champion Magnus Carlsen ...
Southern Daily Echo22d
Southampton: 7 shops and venues that closed for good in 2024
The ongoing cost of living crisis makes it harder than ever for businesses to stay alive, and Southampton lost several in 2024, including a 68-year-old independent furniture shop. Hospitality ...
Metro22d
More than 30 UK shops closed every day last year but ‘worst is set to come’
More than 13,000 high street shops closed their doors for good in 2024, new figures show – the equivalent of 37 closures every single day. The data from the Centre for Retail Research showed the ...
Hindustan Times22d
'Chess body is being controlled by a single player...': Magnus Carlsen attacked in unfiltered 'money and power' rant
Magnus Carlsen(HT_PRINT) “The chess world is officially a joke. THIS HAS NEVER BEEN DONE IN HISTORY. I can’t believe that the official body of chess is being controlled by a singular player ...
The Motley Fool22d
What Does Mom and Pop Shop Mean?
Mom-and-pop shops face challenges from chain stores and e-commerce, making survival tougher. Each mom-and-pop shop offers a unique experience, unlike standardized chain stores. Patronizing mom-and ...