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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Wilko - The Untold Story

Future of the NHS, saviour of the high street? High hopes for health hub in a Barnsley shopping centre

Transfer of medical services from hospital to former Wilko store is improving healthcare access and boosting footfall

The Guardian - UK

Balloons containing up to six times legal limit of carcinogens on sale

Which? found eight out of 21 balloons contained concentrations of potentially carcinogenic chemicals significantly above the UK’s permitted limit

Evening Standard

Balloons with illegal levels of chemicals that can cause cancer sold in UK shops

Platforms including Debenhams and eBay were found to be selling products with up to six times the legal limit of these harmful chemicals

The Independent UK

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I Didn't Get My Hands on Diptyque's Sell-Out Advent Candle Again This Year —These Are the Alternatives That Are Still in Stock

I'm holding out hopes for this hard-to-get candle next year, but for now, I found nine other candidates that look beautiful

Livingetc

This £40 laundry gadget dries my clothes faster than my heated clothes airer and is slashing my energy bills too – and the cover fits over a standard three-tier airer

The winter laundry upgrade you need if your laundry takes ages to dry

Ideal Home

Best hanging egg chairs that are the perfect addition to your patio

For gardens big and small, patios and balconies, these are the cocoons to curl up in this summer and beyond

The Independent UK

The double stack air fryer risked melting and warping, the Office for Product Safety and Standards warned

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I’ve found a stunning £40 buy that rivals Le Creuset at Wilko - this casserole dish is a dead ringer for one of the most summery colourways

You just can't beat finding a great Le Creuset alternative

Ideal Home

Homebase shop closures: Full list of 33 stores closing in February

It comes after 13 of the DIY chain's branches were shut last month

Evening Standard

WH Smith sale plan could turn some areas into ‘postal deserts’, says union

Retailer operates 200 post offices and potential closures called ‘devastating, but sadly all too predictable’

The Guardian - UK

Top 10 most read news stories of 2024 on The Standard's website

It wasn’t Brat summer or the general election that came top

Evening Standard

Homebase to live on within former stores reopened under the Range name

DIY brand will be used online and in some departments of new superstores opened from January

The Guardian - UK

Budget B&M ranges ‘resonate’ with shoppers as incomes remain squeezed, boss says

The Liverpool-based retailer said it generated revenues in the UK of £2.1 billion over the six months to September 28.

Evening Standard

Wilko is selling a 6ft Christmas tree for under £25 – plus the other festive discounts you need to know about

The sale for an organised and cheaper December

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Give your home a spooky makeover with wilko’s Halloween collection

Whether you love a cosy or scary vibe there is something for everyone

Evening Standard

Best kids' ride-on electric cars for mini petrolheads

The perfect gift for the vehicle-obsessed child

The Guardian - UK

Students’ university shopping lists expand to include air fryers and steamers

Spike in sales of items never previously considered essential on campus as school leavers prepare for first term

Evening Standard

Wilko is back! Full list of new store locations and when they will open

There are currently none in London but a few might be possibly coming to the capital

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How town centres are recovering from the fall of Debenhams

Former Debenhams stores across the UK are being reinvented, with a dizzying array of new uses – but only a third of the sites are now occupied by retailers

Ideal Home

This Wilko Kamado BBQ has that Big Green Egg energy - but it's £745 cheaper

Plus, it's perfect for small gardens

The Guardian - UK

From paint testers to wardrobe hacks: 12 home DIY dos and don’ts

Whether you are taking the DIY route or employing a tradesperson, there are ways to save money

Ideal Home

Save money on your next DIY project with Wilko's new tool hire service

Wilko launches a tool hire service to help you realise all your DIY projects without having to buy every piece of equipment

Ideal Home

Wilko has launched its first-ever self-assembly kitchen range to help you attain your dream kitchen on a budget

The value retailer has joined the roster of affordable kitchens

Evening Standard

Best paints for kitchen cupboards and cabinets for a fresh coat in 2024

The easy home makeover hack practically anyone can do

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 5,000 UK chain stores closed last year at rate of 14 a day

Pharmacies, banks and pubs retreat from town and city centres knocked by failure of Wilko last year

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