Pret A Manger annual sales surge past £1bn but growth slows in 2024
The sandwich chain reported a 22% rise in global sales to £1.1 billion in 2023,
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The best and worst regions of England for getting same-day GP appointments
GPs across England could start capping the number of patients they see after the British Medical Association (BMA) announced an immediate work-to-rule action.
Health|Aug 4
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Ludlow's fringe festival 'in safe hands' as next year's event is confirmed
A town's arts centre has secured the future of one of the country’s most loved rural fringe festivals.
Ludlow|Dec 7, 2023
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When do schools go back? 2024/25 term and holiday dates across Shropshire and Telford
Children around the county are breaking up for the summer holidays, but when are they due back in class?
Education|Jul 18
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Kurt Geiger ‘on track to smash’ growth targets amid rising demand for handbags
The UK-based fashion brand recorded revenues of £360 million for the year to February 2024, up 10% on the previous year.
UK News|Aug 27
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School budgets predicted to go over cliff edge with £15.8 million budget gap predicted by March 2027
School budgets are set to fall off the cliff edge and are predicted to have a total budget gap of nearly £15.8 million in deficit by the end of March 2027.
Education|Jul 18
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Region encouraged to scour area to find wildlife as part of nature challenge
Residents across the region are being encouraged to look in their gardens, parks, forests and natural areas for as much wildlife as possible.
Birmingham|Apr 17
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The UK’s biggest songs and albums of 2024 so far revealed
Tracks from Teddy Swims and Sophie Ellis-Bextor also feature among the most popular songs of 2024.
Showbiz|Apr 4
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Household water bills to rise by £19 a year under draft proposals
Household water bills in England and Wales are to rise by an average £19 a year over the next five years – a third less than the increase requested by companies, under draft proposals announced by Ofwat.
Cost of living|Jul 11
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Household water bills to rise by £19 a year under draft proposals
Household water bills in England and Wales are to rise by an average £19 a year over the next five years – a third less than the increase requested by companies, under draft proposals announced by Ofwat.
Cost of living|Jul 11
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Powys secondary school budgets face financial meltdown
Powys secondary school budgets are set to fall off a cliff edge as a report predicts they could be cumulatively be £5.736 million in deficit by 2026.
Education|Jun 16, 2023
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The UK’s biggest songs and albums of 2024 so far revealed
Tracks from Teddy Swims and Sophie Ellis-Bextor also feature among the most popular songs of 2024.
Showbiz|Apr 4
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Timeline of events related to the Southport stabbings
Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were fatally stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29.
UK News|Oct 29
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Timeline of events related to the Southport stabbings
Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, were fatally stabbed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29.
UK News|Oct 29
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National Express West Midlands commits to extend discounted single bus fares scheme
Discounted single bus fares will continue on National Express West Midlands services until the end of 2024, it has been announced.
Transport|Dec 18, 2023
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