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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Full list of 37 Poundland stores closing in August with first branch shutting in DAYS – is your local affected?
DISCOUNT chain Poundland is closing 37 stores in August as part of a major restructuring. The retailer will shutter branches across the UK over three separate dates next month. 1 Ten sites will close on August 10 while a further 15 will shut on August 17. Another 12 are earmarked for closure on August 24. You can read the full list of stores closing below. It comes as Poundland's new owners look to balance the books as part of a major restructuring effort. Darren MacDonald, retail director at Poundland, previously said: "It is of course, sincerely regrettable that our recovery plans include any store closures, but sadly that's necessary if we're to achieve our goal of securing the future of thousands of jobs and hundreds of stores. "It goes without saying that we will work closely with colleagues through a formal consultation process in stores scheduled to close, exploring any suitable alternative roles." Poundland shops are closing in Tunbridge Wells, Cardiff Valegate and Birmingham Fort on August 10. Meanwhile shops in Bedford, Hull St Andrews and Worcester will be shuttering permanently on August 17. Further locations in Newcastle, Coventry and Salford will welcome in customers for the final time on August 24. In total, Poundland is closing 68 branches as part of a restructuring effort by new owners Gordon Brothers. So far, closure dates and locations for 40 of these 68 branches have been confirmed, including three which have already shut. Poundland to be sold for JUST £1 as frontrunner for shock takeover is revealed after wave of store closures It is understood a further 28 sites are set to shut between now and mid-October. POUNDLAND SELLS UP Poundland was sold in June as part of a deal struck with investment fund Gordon Brothers. But the deal included a major restructuring plan, as well as a cash injection of £80million. In late June, Gordon Brothers laid laid out the details of the plan, which included closing 68 stores and negotiating rent reductions at a number of other locations. All the Poundland stores shutting in August This is the full list of 37 stores shutting next month: Bedford Bidston Moss Broxburn Craigavon Dartmouth East Dulwich Falmouth Hull St Andrews Newtonabbey Perth Poole Sunderland Stafford Thornaby Worcester Ammanford Birmingham Fort Cardiff Valegate Cramlington Leicester Long Eaton Port Glasgow Seaham Shrewsbury Tunbridge Wells Brigg Canterbury Coventry Newcastle Kings Heath Peterborough Peterlee Rainham Salford Sheldon Whitechapel Wells The investment firm has also confirmed plans to: Close its frozen and digital distribution centre in Darton, South Yorkshire, later this year Ditch frozen products from stores Reduce the number of chilled food items sold Close its national distribution centre in Bilston, West Midlands, in early 2026 No longer sell products on its website Provide more womenswear and seasonal ranges These plans, but not the closure of the 37 stores closing next month, moving ahead are subject to approval by the High Court in August. Poundland was put up for auction by its owners Pepco in March as it looked to offload the brand. The Polish company had reported weak Poundland sales over the previous six months and cut the brand's trading guidance for the year as a result. Poundland revenues dropped by 6.5% to £830million for the six months to March compared with a year earlier. The brand suffered "challenges across all categories" and had 18 net store closures over the period. Pepco had blamed "highly challenging trading conditions" for the fall in sales.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm so happy with my cheap & easy council house bathroom makeover – I used a £2.50 Poundland buy & TikTok Shop tiles
A DIY enthusiast has shared how she gave her bathroom a mega makeover for less than £100. Eager to keep the costs down, Amber, who is currently on a mission to turn her ' 2 A savvy woman has revealed how she added style to her council house bathroom thanks to two budget buys Credit: tiktok/@amberjw.x 2 Posting on social media, Amber shared a before and after look at her home, leaving many totally stunned Credit: tiktok/@amberjw.x So if you want to add style to your home and aren't sure where to start, you'll be pleased to know that you've come to the right place. Posting on social media, the content creator uploaded a short clip showing off her Amber then revealed how she transformed her Rather than forking out for a new shower system and posh tiles, Amber used a multi-purpose spray paint from Read more real life stories She explained: 'So I used these TikTok shop tiles and some £2.50 spray paint from Poundland and I sprayed the f**k out of that shower cause it was yellow as f**k.' As she stuck the tiles to her 'These tiles are a little bit trickier to put up than the ones in my kitchen because of the pattern, but, you know, it is doable. It's great, I'm literally obsessed.' Showing off the finished space, which was given a fresh new look quickly, easily and on a very tight budget, the Most read in Fabulous While Amber spent less than £3 on the black spray paint, her 'game changer' Living And Home There's plenty of colours and styles to choose from and Amber acknowledged that she bought six packs but has 'loads spare.' Trolls say council houses can't look nice but my stunning hallway will prove them wrong The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ Omg it's amazing! TikTok user One person said: 'Looks great!' Another added: 'Love it.' A third commented: 'Omg it's amazing!' How to do your council house up on the cheap Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations. Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals. For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs. A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new. Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards However, many had the same complaint, as one user begged: 'Please purchase a new shower head.' A second chimed in and asked: 'Why didn't you replace your shower head?' Whilst someone else wondered: 'Why didn't you do the shower head? It's still yellow.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm so happy with my cheap & easy council house bathroom makeover – I used a £2.50 Poundland buy & TikTok Shop tiles
But many users had the same complaint about Amber's finished bathroom - scroll down to find out more CHEAP CHIC I'm so happy with my cheap & easy council house bathroom makeover – I used a £2.50 Poundland buy & TikTok Shop tiles Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DIY enthusiast has shared how she gave her bathroom a mega makeover for less than £100. Eager to keep the costs down, Amber, who is currently on a mission to turn her 'council house into a home,' used bargains from Poundland and TikTok Shop to transform her space from drab to fab. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A savvy woman has revealed how she added style to her council house bathroom thanks to two budget buys Credit: tiktok/@amberjw.x 2 Posting on social media, Amber shared a before and after look at her home, leaving many totally stunned Credit: tiktok/@amberjw.x So if you want to add style to your home and aren't sure where to start, you'll be pleased to know that you've come to the right place. Posting on social media, the content creator uploaded a short clip showing off her bathroom prior to its overhaul, which she shared with the caption 'On a budget and need to upcycle your bathroom? I got you!' Amber then revealed how she transformed her council bathroom for less than £100 as she beamed: 'I am so happy with the final results of this and I'm gonna show you how I did it.' Rather than forking out for a new shower system and posh tiles, Amber used a multi-purpose spray paint from Poundland and peel and stick self-adhesive tiles from TikTok Shop. She explained: 'So I used these TikTok shop tiles and some £2.50 spray paint from Poundland and I sprayed the f**k out of that shower cause it was yellow as f**k.' As she stuck the tiles to her bathroom wall, she added: 'I am obsessed with these tiles - I also have them in my kitchen, they've been up for six months now and they're still perfect. 'These tiles are a little bit trickier to put up than the ones in my kitchen because of the pattern, but, you know, it is doable. It's great, I'm literally obsessed.' Showing off the finished space, which was given a fresh new look quickly, easily and on a very tight budget, the DIY fan continued: 'I love it, this is such a cheap and easy way to transform your bathroom or your kitchen.' While Amber spent less than £3 on the black spray paint, her 'game changer' Living And Home peel and stick wall tiles, which you can buy from TikTok Shop, were £19.99 for a pack of 10. There's plenty of colours and styles to choose from and Amber acknowledged that she bought six packs but has 'loads spare.' Trolls say council houses can't look nice but my stunning hallway will prove them wrong The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @amberjw.x, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 130,500 views, 5,114 likes and 71 comments. DIY fans were impressed with Amber's simple but effective bathroom makeover and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. Omg it's amazing! TikTok user One person said: 'Looks great!' Another added: 'Love it.' A third commented: 'Omg it's amazing!' How to do your council house up on the cheap Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations. Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals. For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs. A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new. Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards However, many had the same complaint, as one user begged: 'Please purchase a new shower head.' A second chimed in and asked: 'Why didn't you replace your shower head?' Whilst someone else wondered: 'Why didn't you do the shower head? It's still yellow.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm so happy with my cheap & easy council house bathroom makeover – I used a £2.50 Poundland buy & TikTok Shop tiles
A DIY enthusiast has shared how she gave her bathroom a mega makeover for less than £100. Eager to keep the costs down, Amber, who is currently on a mission to turn her ' council house into a home,' used bargains from Poundland and TikTok Shop to transform her space from drab to fab. 2 So if you want to add style to your home and aren't sure where to start, you'll be pleased to know that you've come to the right place. Posting on social media, the content creator uploaded a short clip showing off her bathroom prior to its overhaul, which she shared with the caption 'On a budget and need to upcycle your bathroom? I got you!' Amber then revealed how she transformed her council bathroom for less than £100 as she beamed: 'I am so happy with the final results of this and I'm gonna show you how I did it.' Rather than forking out for a new shower system and posh tiles, Amber used a multi-purpose spray paint from Poundland and peel and stick self-adhesive tiles from TikTok Shop. She explained: 'So I used these TikTok shop tiles and some £2.50 spray paint from Poundland and I sprayed the f**k out of that shower cause it was yellow as f**k.' As she stuck the tiles to her bathroom wall, she added: 'I am obsessed with these tiles - I also have them in my kitchen, they've been up for six months now and they're still perfect. 'These tiles are a little bit trickier to put up than the ones in my kitchen because of the pattern, but, you know, it is doable. It's great, I'm literally obsessed.' Showing off the finished space, which was given a fresh new look quickly, easily and on a very tight budget, the DIY fan continued: 'I love it, this is such a cheap and easy way to transform your bathroom or your kitchen.' While Amber spent less than £3 on the black spray paint, her 'game changer' Living And Home peel and stick wall tiles, which you can buy from TikTok Shop, were £19.99 for a pack of 10. There's plenty of colours and styles to choose from and Amber acknowledged that she bought six packs but has 'loads spare.' Trolls say council houses can't look nice but my stunning hallway will prove them wrong The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ amberjw.x, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 130,500 views, 5,114 likes and 71 comments. DIY fans were impressed with Amber's simple but effective bathroom makeover and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Looks great!' Another added: 'Love it.' However, many had the same complaint, as one user begged: 'Please purchase a new shower head.' A second chimed in and asked: 'Why didn't you replace your shower head?' Whilst someone else wondered: 'Why didn't you do the shower head? It's still yellow.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Chocolate lovers racing to Poundland to try new flavour of Nestle Milkybar scanning at tills for just £1.50
A BRAND-new Nestle flavour has hit the shelves and it's been spotted in Poundland for just £1.50. The Swiss confectionery giant's new Milkybar features a vanilla-flavoured biscuit centre and a milk chocolate base. Posting in the Facebook group New Foods UK, a shopper wrote: "Actually really enjoyed this new Milkybar Chocolate Crumble Bar. "The crunchy cookie pieces with the creamy chocolate works so well. Now available at Poundland." While many chimed in with enthusiasm, one user insisted: "Nothing should be mixed with Milkybar chocolate." The 84g Milkybar Chocolate Crumble was priced at £2.00 in Sainsbury's but now seems to be out of stock. It combines a vanilla-flavoured filling with biscuit pieces, layered on a milk chocolate base and coated in white chocolate. This crumbly twist has a crunchier texture compared to the classic Milkybar. The whole bar packs around 460 kcal, with each of the five segments containing about 92 kcal. A Nestle spokesperson said earlier in the year: "This year, Nestlé is set to introduce a range of exciting confectionery products. "Keep an eye on this space for delightful surprises in store." The company has been expanding its product range in 2025, introducing several new chocolate products alongside innovations in coffee. These chocolate bites are packed with a rich double chocolate brownie flavour and Aero's recognisable bubbly texture. They appear to be exclusive to Sainsbury's for now. It comes months after shoppers spotted another Milkybar flavour from Nestle on supermarket shelves. The Biscoff Milkybar is available at B&M for just £1 - much cheaper than the £2.99 price listed on iFoods UK online. When adding the £6.99 shipping fee, a single bar from iFoods costs nearly £10. Nestle - the world's largest food and beverage company - was founded in 1866 by German-born pharmacist Henri Nestlé in Switzerland. While it originally began with infant formula, its product range now extends from baby food and coffee to confectionery and pet care. The company owns well-known brands like KitKat, Milkybar, Nescafé, Perrier and Purina. 2
