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As Woolworths stores begin closing their doors for good, loyal customers of a west London branch mourn its passing.

The Whittard of Chelsea chain of shops has been sold to a private equity firm after going into administration.

A rodent-infested cafe had not been cleaned properly for three years, a court is told.

The Mumbai attackers created a "killing zone" at the Chattrapati Shivaji railway station, says the BBC's Soutik Biswas.

Archaeologists discover a piece of crockery dating back more than 300 years on a Belfast city centre building site.

Patients needing assistance with eating get help at hospitals in Nottingham.

A steam locomotive that reached more than 125mph celebrates the 70th anniversary of its record.

Antiques worth about £5,000 are stolen from an Isle of Man guest house during this year's TT festival, police say.

A millionaire leaves almost his entire fortune to his former grammar school in Manchester.

A Chinese museum remembers the victims of the Sichuan province earthquake.

A two-year-old boy was left alone to sleep on dirty laundry and sift through rubbish for food, a court hears.

It's back! After a hiatus of 10 months, the Caption Competition has made its return. Here comedy writer John O'Farrell gives his tips on how to make that entry really count.

After an 18-month battle, London's Oriental City complex is to be demolished to make way for a £450m redevelopment.

The BBC's Michael Bristow reports from Beichuan, the mountainous district close to the epicentre of China's devastating earthquake.

After an 18 month battle, Oriental City's vibrant Asian hub will be broken up as developers look to turn a profit.

England ended day three of the second Test in Wellington leading by 421 run with one second innings wicket in hand.

The Scotland scrum-half answers your Six Nations questions

Some newspapers reflect on a very British response to the country's biggest earthquake in 24 years.

The biggest UK earthquake for nearly 25 years causes chimneys to topple in Lincolnshire.

Judges say Birmingham's Bull Ring Market is friendly and encourages healthy eating.

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