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DIY retailer 'prepares to close' two more shops as several UK branches face axe
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The closure of stores across the country is said to be continuing, with two more outlets reportedly set to shut with clearance sales launched
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Coronation Street's Stephanie Davis says product 'saved' her during 'difficult times'
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Former Hollyoaks and Celebrity Big Brother star Stephanie Davis has opened up about her battle with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal
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Amazon shoppers rave over 'incredible' fragrance with 4k 5-star reviews
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"I brought this for my boyfriend and he absolutely loves it, he’s being using only two sprays for each days and it lasts for the whole day and the scent is really nice."
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Debenhams slashes price of 'beautiful' £595 watch by a huge 86%
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The STÜHRLING Original Depthmaster Heritage Watch has been described as an 'excellent watch' at a 'great price'
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M&S shoppers praise £32 anti-ageing cream that targets crepey necks
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The Alpha-H Retinol Reboot Exfoliating Body Treatment is helping to transform crepey skin and lift sun spots around the décolletage area
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Poundstretcher announces vouchers giveaway for this weekend
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The Leicestershire company will be awarding customers with £10 vouchers randomly
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'Lovely' Marks and Spencer spring joggers available in two colours priced at £29.50
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The Lyocell Rich Joggers With Cotton and Linen could be a spring/summer wardrobe staple
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'Very slimming' £70 Seasalt Cornwall spring dress drops to under £40 in huge sale
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The flattering outfit is now half price in the Seasalt Cornwall sale and shoppers are snapping it up for everyday wear as well as special occasions
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Uniqlo 'comfortable and spacious' bag down to £9.25 with clever cashback deal
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This on-trend shoulder bag is perfect for carrying all your essentials - and now shoppers can save £15 on the RRP
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Dunelm shoppers love 'gorgeous' £40 curtains available in six different colours
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One shopper praised the 'lovely quality' of the Genoa Chenille Blackout Eyelet Curtains
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Teeth whitening pen hailed a 'must-have' with 'visibly whiter' results
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The MySweetSmile Precision Teeth Whitening Pen is an easy on-the-go solution to erase teeth stains and combat yellowing - it's also gentle on the teeth and infused with safe ingredients
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Free treats and golden ticket giveaway as Leicester's Highcross unveils 'new look'
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The event will feature live entertainment and a vintage-style tearoom
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Amazon's 'life-changing' mattress topper that's 'like sleeping on a cloud' is now on sale
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Shoppers are full of praise for the super soft mattress topper that's available in four sizes
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Dual charging station for PS5 controllers on offer on Amazon for 'very affordable price'
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The OIVO dual charging station for PlayStation 5 controllers is capable of charging the DualSense pads from zero to 100% charge in just two hours
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Debenhams 'powerful' £125 wrinkle killer plummets to £15 in sale that rivals Boots £10 Tuesday
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Debenhams has significant price reductions across beauty and skincare products
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Marks and Spencer's £30 denim jacket is 'perfect for all occasions'
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The Pure Cotton Denim Relaxed Shacket is a combination of a shirt and jacket
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You can book last minute salon and massage appointments without ringing anyone
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One happy user said it was 'effortless to book' and even better 'there's plenty of choice'
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Amazon shoppers snap up Ariana Grande's ‘best’ perfume for £42
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"This is my absolute favourite perfume ever. It smells sweet yet simplistic and it lasts so long. I get many compliments when I wear this perfume."
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Debenhams shopper 'gets so many compliments' using anti-wrinkle cream which is now 20% off
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The Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker Day Cream is a best-selling product from Philosophy, a brand mostly known for its bath and body products
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Shoppers 'really enjoy' 'beautiful' whisky with 27% off on Amazon
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The Tamnavulin Speyside Single Malt Scotch is currently on offer, with one customer saying it is their 'favourite whisky'
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IBS symptoms 'completely disappeared' in two weeks thanks to £1.60 supplement
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IBS symptoms can be incredibly debilitating for sufferers, but a new supplement has been praised for its effective relief
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Russell Hobbs steam iron that's 'best I've ever owned' on sale at Amazon for £38
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The Russell Hobbs Steam Iron has been cut from £69.99 to £38
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Dunelm's 'gorgeous' new bedding set 'doesn't need ironing'
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Online retail giant Dunelm is selling a stylish new bedding set that has received rave reviews from shoppers
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Aldi's new handheld vacuum cleaner to rival Shark is £40 in their Specialbuy sale
The latest range of Aldi Specialbuys is set to be a hit with pet owners, with a huge selection of pet products available to buy in store and online from February 27
Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake
Food and Drink
A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it
Next's 'gorgeous' £48 fleece jacket that gets shoppers 'lots of compliments'
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The jacket is available in a variety of colours and has proved popular with Next shoppers
Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
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Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
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Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
Chef's 'perfect' poached egg recipe includes 1 extra step for round shape
Food and Drink
Chef Thom Bateman, who has been sharing his recipes and cooking hacks on social media, says you can make the perfect poached eggs in minutes with a very simple extra step
Warning issued to anyone who drinks coffee as fans urged to avoid common mistake
Food and Drink
A warning has been issued to anyone who likes to start their morning with a cup of coffee - and it's all to do with how you're disposing of it
Chef shares fried eggs trick to make them tastier with one ingredient - not salt
Recipes
Fried eggs are a breakfast staple, but they can taste a bit bland if not cooked properly. Luckily, you can make sure your fried eggs are bursting with flavour with one simple trick
Coffee experts reveal how to store coffee to keep it fresh for longer
Life hacks
With coffee being an important part of many people's days, it's important make sure your coffee tastes its best
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Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'
Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Emmerdale Dingle legend 'to return' 23 years after first episode to expose John Sugden
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans are convinced that a soap icon is set to make a return to the Dales, as they predict Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) will be the one to bring down John Sugden
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years
A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent
Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
Shopping
Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021