shops

Bike shops are running out of stock as stores struggle to meet demand in lockdown sales boom

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Bike shops are running out of stock as Britons rush to get on two wheels in preparation for the post-lockdown world. Halfords, Decathlon, Evans and WheelBase are selling out of mountain and road bikes as Cycle to Work schemes see a 200 per cent surge in orders from emergency workers. One bike store in Bicester … Read more

Paul Hollywood’s epic culinary tour around Japan, from street stalls to Michelin-starred ramen shops

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Japan wasn’t the place for me — or so I thought. I’m the flour guy, and didn’t expect the Japanese to be into baking because of their rice culture. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It turns out their bakeries are incredible. I was scratching my head, thinking: ‘We’ve been making bread in the West … Read more

TALK OF THE TOWN: Belgravia’s £4million star Alice Eve hits the shops sporting a £30 dress

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TALK OF THE TOWN: Belgravia’s £4million star Alice Eve hits the shops sporting a £30 dress By Alistair Foster, Joanna Bell And Sophie Cockerham For The Mail On Sunday Published: 01:15 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 02:29 BST, 26 April 2020 She has reportedly amassed an impressive £4.9 million fortune thanks to her work … Read more

The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades recounts bombshell moment he discovered he had 25 brothers and sisters due to womanising dad

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THE Repair Shop’s Jay Blades has recalled the bombshell moment he discovered he had 25 brothers and sisters due to his womanising dad. The presenter grew up with his single mother Barbara and his half-brother Justin on a council estate in East London. 3 The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades has recalled the bombshell moment he … Read more

Government to tell Brits to wear facemasks at work in shops and in public to stop coronavirus spread

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Britons will soon be told to wear masks at work, in shops and on public transport in a new move to stop the spread of coronavirus, it was claimed today.  The Government’s top scientific experts met on Tuesday to discuss the issue of masks and are expected to issue new guidance as soon as this … Read more

Germany is latest country to re-open shops after coronavirus lockdown

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Germany is re-opening shops today as it takes its first steps out of the coronavirus lockdown, joining a group of European countries which are restarting their economies while others remain firmly shut down. Small shops including garden centres, bookstores and car and bicycle dealers are allowed to re-open in Germany from today, while some children … Read more

Britons still flock to the shops for non-essential shopping

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Britons continue to flout the criteria for essential shopping – as shoppers were today seen snapping up plants, drones, mirrors and pillows. In Plymouth, hundreds of shoppers were spotted at The Range, buying a variety of items not considered to be ‘basic necessities’. The Government has said people should only leave their homes for ‘very limited … Read more

Pressure for cafes and shops to reopen but government expert warns mass testing must come first

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Ministers are today facing calls to start reopening schools, cafes and non-essential shops within weeks to avert an economic apocalypse – despite government experts warning that without mass testing it risks creating a second peak in the coronavirus outbreak. MPs and industry chiefs are heaping on pressure for an ‘exit strategy’ from the draconian curbs … Read more

Coffee shops, restaurants and estate agents will be ‘first to reopen’

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Coffee shops, restaurants and estate agents could be among the first to reopen on Britain’s high streets as coronavirus lockdown restrictions are lifted. A report given to ministers say these businesses are the most likely to boost the economy and pose the smallest risk of spreading the virus. All of these shops will have to … Read more