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Steve Smith says he has attempted to contact owners Gordon Brothers but has not had a reply.

Charities collecting Christmas presents for struggling families say demand has gone up.

A gift-filled shoebox campaign launched for children who would otherwise go without this Christmas.

New affordability checks mean you could be blocked from using Buy Now Pay Later but here are ways to avoid it.

The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.

Families in the West Midlands say they are worried about paying winter energy bills.

The Diwali Basket Brigade volunteers want to help vulnerable households with rising food prices.

Police in Frankfurt say "violent riots" took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne.

The price of candy, especially chocolate, has soared, and Halloween bargain hunters are searching for deals and ways to cut costs.

Ian Thomas, who heads the City of London Corporation, tops the Black Powerlist in its 21st year.

Cryptocurrency giant Binance said on Thursday that $6.3bn (£4.7bn) of digital assets have been impacted by what is thought to be the biggest crypto hack on record.

Nicola Shaw, who has led the company since 2022, will step down in January, it is announced.

Video games are good at triggering nostalgia, a key reason why classic games keep getting remade.

Yasmin Rufo asks New Yorkers who picks up the bill on a first date, and how much they usually spend.

Forward Guernsey believes the allowance is putting pressure on rental prices.

The retail giant - which started life at a Wolverhampton market - is now at threat of collapse.

Fans queued for hours ahead of the opening of a new Lego Store in Norwich.

Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

Tourism and business leaders have been reacting to John Healey's first Budget as chancellor.

The provider said any change would need support from the community, the regulator and government.