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Squishies and K-pop CDs: British retailers cash in on collectibles craze

One chain said it was selling thousands of squishies each week as retailers increasingly tap into popular culture to drive sales among children and young adults. HMV , which has 114 stores in the UK, said the number of…

Andrea Bocelli returns to Wales after 20 years to headline first show in country

The classical musician, 67, will perform at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff next year in the inaugural Land of Song Festival, celebrating the musical heritage of Wales. The new biennial festival was inspired by…

‘I finished what Dad started’ – man bags 282 Munros in honour of late father

His father David had reached 267 of Scotland’s 282 peaks over 3,000ft when his condition made it impossible to continue. David Choat with son Paul aged 12 (My Name’5 Doddie Foundation/PA) “Hill walking was my Mum and…

Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closes

Read our privacy notice . Andy Burnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer. As Britain braces for its fifth heatwave, environmental groups have urged the Prime…

UK Government urged to copy SNP support worth thousands for young people

Read our privacy notice . Labour should follow the SNP’s lead by matching cost-of-living support for young people, an MP has urged. SNP MP Lara Bird said young people in Scotland were saving thousands of pounds compared…

Victorian printing press working once more after major restoration

Assistant printer Colin McLeod with the Falcon Safety Press (NTS/PA) A rare late Victorian printing press has been restored to full working order in time for the 160th anniversary of the UK’s oldest working commercial…

Royal Navy drone cameras linked to China raise security concerns

The Daily Telegraph reported that cameras on the Navy’s K3 Scout surveillance drone were found to be sending so-called "heartbeat communications" to a device in the country. The information exchanged reportedly only…

'Spectacular' Game of Thrones stage spin-off opens at home of Shakespeare

Game of Thrones: The Mad King, a prequel set shortly before the events of George RR Martin's first book and the all-conquering TV series, officially opened at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon this weekend. The Telegraph…

Daniel Kinahan remanded on charge of directing a criminal organisation

Garda vehicles arrive at the Central Criminal Court in Dublin (Mark Marlow/PA) PA Wire Daniel Kinahan has been remanded in custody after appearing before an Irish court charged with directing an organised crime group. Mr…

Burnham vows to tackle ‘rip-off’ subscriptions in cost-of-living crackdown

The prime minister, who will begin a summer tour of the country on Monday , will accelerate plans to force companies to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and provide more information about costs up-front rather than…