In January 2026, the British fashion house will shut down 32 of its stores as part of a restructuring plan following a pre-tax loss of £32.3 million.
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British fashion brand River Island will be closing 32 of its stores in January 2026, as part of a restructuring plan following a £32.3million pre-tax loss(Image: William Barton via Getty Images)
British fashion label River Island has announced plans to shut down 32 of its stores in January 2026, as part of a restructuring strategy aimed at rescuing the iconic retailer. The brand suffered a pre-tax loss of £32.3 million last year, reports the Express.
Currently, River Island operates over 200 outlets across the UK and employs more than 5,000 staff members, putting many of these jobs in jeopardy. This year has seen the closure of numerous high-street shops, including big supermarkets like Marks and Spencer, which shuttered its Wolverhampton store on Dudley Street a few months back.
Morrisons also closed over 100 cafes, florists, and pharmacies this year, while Poundland is reducing its 800 stores to 650, with further closures anticipated in 2026.
list of River Island retailers closing in January.
Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury
Northern Ireland’s Bloomfields, Bangor
Devon’s Barnstaple
Greater Beckton, Greater London
East Sussex, Brighton
Derbyshire town of Burton-Upon-Trent
Scotland’s Cumbernauld
Oxfordshire’s Didcot
Scotland’s Edinburgh Princes Street
Scotland’s Falkirk
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Great Yarmouth
Lincolnshire’s Grimsby
Staffordshire’s Hanley
County Durham, Hartlepool
Hereford, Herefordshire
Scotland’s Kilmarnock
Scotland’s Kirkcaldy
West Yorkshire’s Leeds Birstall Park
Northern Ireland’s Lisburn
Cheshire’s Northwich
Norwich, Norfolk
Oxford, Oxfordshire
Scotland’s Perth
Dorset’s Poole
Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester, Rochdale
Merseyside town of St. Helens
Greater London, Surrey Quays
Warwickshire and Sutton Coldfield
Somerset’s Taunton
Cumbria’s Workington
Wales’ Wrexham
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The Mirror has contacted River Island for comment.
As they approach retirement, world ice skating champions Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have called their inclusion on the New Year’s honours list the “perfect” way to wrap up their careers.
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Torvill and Dean hail knighthood and damehood as ‘perfect’ end to careers(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)
Torvill and Dean have said the news that they will get OBEs was the “perfect” end to their careers. The Dancing On Ice judges were included in this year’s New Year’s Honours list for their services to ice skating and voluntary service.
Ice skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean have had a decades long career, first taking to the ice together for a junior competition 50 years ago. During their career, they went to several Olympic games, taking gold in 1984 and bronze in 1994. They said the timing of their damehood and knighthood was “perfect” as they are hanging up their skates.
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Torvill referred to the knighthood as “our final tour this year, and that was a big deal for us.” We had a great time, and we were so pleased with our tour and how far it was.
It was important for us to mark our career before retiring, and when we received this award at the end of the year, everything has just come to an end. It is flawless.
Dean added that they were “happy now” and “retired”. During 2025, the pair released Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance, a documentary marking their 50 year career, culminating in one final dance. This year, their long running competition show, Dancing On Ice, was “rested” by ITV and there are no further plans for another series at present.
The 68-year-old Torvill added that she “could not believe it” when she received the letter declaring her intention to be a dame, especially during a brief period of ostensibly unmarried status. When Torvill and Dean described how Dean called her ex-Olympian partner and pressured him to check the letterbox, only to discover nothing there.
Thankfully, the letter arrived three days later. Dean said he thought it was “wondrous” to be “really humbled” and “to receive an OBE.”
After wrapping up their skates, Torvill and Dean kept saying they were “ready to pass the mantle on” to the upcoming British Olympic hopefuls. Lewis Gibson, who first ice skated after watching Dancing On Ice, and Lilah Fear will travel to Italy for the Winter Olympics next year. It would be the first time the GB had won a figure skating medal since 1994’s Torvill and Dean won the bronze medal at Lillehammer.
Dean claimed that he had “hope for the best” and that Gibson and Fear had a chance of winning. He added that Gibson’s inspiration from Dancing On Ice was viewed as a part of both he and Torvill’s ” legacy.”
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Idris Elba, who was given a knighthood for her contributions to young people, Meera Syal, who received a damehood for her contributions to literature, drama, and charity, and Richard Osman, who received an OBE for contributions to literature and broadcasting, among others, were also given the New Year’s Honours list.
Following a loud explosion at the General Hospital in Bagudo on Tuesday, the Kebbi State Police Command has assured residents that security has been managed.
The police PR officer, SP Bashir Usman, signed a statement that contained the assurance.
Shortly after the incident, a joint security team made up of members of the Nigerian Police Force, the military, and local vigilante organizations to quickly cordone off and secure the affected area.
To conduct a thorough analysis of the scene, EOD-CBRN specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) were also on hand.
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No injuries were reported in the incident, according to the command. Although a hospital’s staff quarters building suffered damage, the area’s occupants had reportedly stayed put prior to the explosion.
The Kebbi State police commissioner has mandated additional tactical deployments to keep the public safe and order.
The cause of the explosion has also been the subject of a thorough investigation.
To allow security personnel to carry out their operations without interruption, residents are advised to stay calm and stay away from the hospital’s immediate vicinity.
Kazuyoshi Miura, who turns 59 in February and is the oldest professional football player in the world, has agreed to work with Japanese third division side Fukushima United on loan until June.
Miura will now be able to join the J. For the first time in five years, League, the top three divisions of Japanese football, is playing.
The former Japan international, who made seven starts on loan at fourth-tier club Atletico Suzuka last season, struggled to score in 69 minutes in total. He started his career with Brazilian side Santos in 1986.
As he gears up for a professional football career of his own, he said, “My passion for football hasn’t changed, no matter how old I get.”
“I’m very appreciative of having this opportunity. I’ve made a promise to use everything I have to contribute. Make history with each other”!
This will be Miura’s fourth loan from Yokohama FC since 2022, and he is known as “King Kazu” in Japan.
Miura signed for the club in 2005, but hasn’t played a minute since 2020. He has also played club football in Italy, Croatia, and Australia.
In 89 international games, he scored 55 goals, two years after missing Japan’s first World Cup finals appearance, making a notable absence. His international career ended in 2000.
Miura, who has been relegated to Japan’s regional leagues last season, said he was ready to “take on a new challenge” and has spoken about playing until he is 60.
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband, passed away on March 3rd, leaving a “hole in my heart” for the singer.
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Carl Dean died in March(Image: Dolly Parton)
Friends have reportedly expressed their grief for Dolly Parton after her husband Carl Dean’s passing. On March 3, 2018, her devoted partner Dean passed away at the age of 82.
After being married for so long, it has been said that Dolly’s heart has been “holed” by the sudden loss. Some people think she’s trying to get past the devastation, and friends worry about the beleaguered Country star.
Parton recorded a pre-recorded segment during her acceptance speech at the Governor’s Ball, which some attendees also found troubling. The actress had planned to give the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award at the ceremony, but she made up her mind and ended up accepting it almost entirely.
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She’s desperately trying to get herself back to work, according to a source, according to Radar Online, but it’s very challenging. She is suffering terribly from the loss. Her friends are concerned very much.
They continued, noting that her husband’s passing “knocked the wind out of her.” Due to her own health issues, which required her to go through a number of medical procedures, Dolly also delayed her Las Vegas residency.
The star, who claimed she needed to recover from a kidney stone, also had to cancel a pre-scheduled trip to Dollywood in September due to health issues.
Dolly described their relationship when Dean passed away, stating that they “spent many wonderful years together.” She remarked, “Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for more than 60 years. I appreciate your sincere and compassionate words.
In 1964, Dolly and Dean first met at a laundromat in Nashville. After their initial encounter, they tied the knot two years later.
However, both of them later claimed in later interviews that their fateful 1964 encounter was “love at first sight,” and they renewed their vows to honor their 50th wedding anniversary in May 2016 at their Nashville residence.
Parton outlined how their relationship has endured over time in a statement on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show two years ago.
She said, “We’ve been together for 59 years, we’ve been dating for two years, and then we just celebrated our 57th anniversary on May 30.”
“But I believe that the fact that we are open and honest and have a warped sense of humor contributes a lot to this.” He is crazy, funny, and wise. And since both sides of my family laugh at me, I believe the humor has always been good.
She continued, “I just like him and there is the love and respect”! If he wasn’t my husband, you know, I would have liked him. If he were someone else’s husband, I would say, “You know that Carl Dean, ain’t he funny? ” He’s not a good man, is he? So I believe it simply is that we both respect one another and we both like one another.
When I ask him if he likes my hair, he says it’s too stringy for me, or that it looks too important, or that it’s too stiff; he always says, “It looks too important,” but I’m sure he won’t just accept it if I ask him, but he will tell me the truth.
As you relax in front of the TV and watch a movie marathon, these five top-rated movies should definitely make it on your list this New Year’s Eve.
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We’ve got the perfect recommendations for your NYE movie marathon.(Image: skynesher via Getty Images)
If you’re someone who has decided to trade in the wild night outs and glitzy parties for a cosy night in front of the television this New Year’s Eve, we’ve got just the film recommendations for your movie marathon.
The search for the perfect NYE movie lineup is over, with IMDB’s ‘100 Best New Year’s Eve Movies of All Time’ list. While the extensive list of reccos has a little bit of everything from different genres across the board, we’re bringing you the absolute best of the best from the list — the Top Five rated New Year’s Eve films to close out 2025. It’s no surprise that romantic comedies are at the forefront of this collection, because let’s be honest, everyone can do with a little love and laughter at the end of the year.
However, there is a surprise addition to the list at number four that will give (film) marathoners a nice little crime-and-killing break, just to spice things up. What are the top five movies that should be on your list for New Year’s Eve?
5. The Diary of Bridget Jones
The timeless British classic Bridget Jones’s Diary is number five on the list. Do we really need to list all the reasons you want to watch this incredible rom-comedy, or have you already been doing it year-round?
Sharon Maguire, the director
Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones, Celia Imrie, James Faulkner, and Jim Broadbent as the stars.
The movie’s summary reads: “At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget decides it’s time to take control of her life — and start keeping a diary. Now, the most provocative, erotic and hysterical book on her bedside table is the one she’s writing. With a taste for adventure, and an opinion on every subject — from exercise to men to food to sex and everything in between – she’s turning the page on a whole new life.”
4. Part II of The Godfather
Who are we to question the greatness of Coppola, Pacino, De Niro, Duvall, and Keaton when it comes to the shock entry on this list, The Godfather Part II?
No one . So we settle in for 3 hours and 22 minutes of the best movies ever made into lighthearted holiday murders.
Francis Ford Coppola as director
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Robert Duvall, John Cazale, Talia Shire, and Lee Strasberg as stars.
The film’s official title reads, “The compelling sequel to The Godfather, contrasting the life of Corleone’s father and son. traces the issues involving Vito Corleone and Michael Corleone in his 1958 film Hell’s Kitchen from 1917. Vito is introduced to a life of crime, and Michael survives many misfortunes.
3. About Time
This absolute tearjerker of a movie has made it to the Top Five, so it’s no surprise. Even the most emotionally stunted person can still cry because of it. What else can you anticipate from a romantic comedy, witty banter, friendship, family, and some wacky time travel? Disclaimer: It’s best to have the tissues close at hand.
Richard Curtis, the director
Richard Cordery, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson, Lindsay Duncan, and Domhnall Gleeson as stars.
The movie’s official plotline reads, “When Tim Lake is 21 years old, his father tells him that the men in their family can travel through time. Tim chooses to get a girlfriend to make changes to his life, even though he can’t change history. Through time-travel and some wit, he meets Mary, falls in love, and eventually win her heart. Tim discovers, however, that his unique ability cannot shield him and those he loves from the difficulties of everyday life as his unusual life progresses.
2. New Year’s Eve
Unsurprisingly, New Year’s Eve made the list of movies to watch on New Year’s Eve? (Were you really expecting not to see it on here?) It features the timeless NYE chaos and madness that we’ve come to love and adore in abundance as well as a brand-new Hollywood A-lister at every dialogue.
Garry Marshall as the director
Michelle Pfeiffer, Ashton Kutcher, Jon Bon Jovi, Josh Duhamel, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katherine Heigl, Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, and Sofia Vergara are the stars.
On the occasion of the film’s official plot summary, the movie’s official statement reads, “Intertwining stories promise love, hope, forgiveness, second chances, and more for a number of New Yorkers on the celebrated night. A rock star and his ex-lover clash at an exclusive party, a singer is stranded on the way to a New Year’s gig, and a nurse stays with a dying patient for one more time to allow the ball to drop in Times Square.
1. When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Met Sally is the top choice for the top spot on the list. This one consistently occupies a top spot among Hollywood’s best romantic comedies, and for good reason. Who doesn’t love themselves in some star-crossed lovers action, if you ask me?
Director: Rob Reiner
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Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby, Steven Ford, Lisa Jane Persky, and others.
The movie’s official plotline reads: “Harry Burns and Sally Albright debate whether men and women can ever be truly platonic friends in a contentious car ride from Chicago to New York in 1977. Harry and Sally reunite in a bookstore ten years later, and Jess and Marie, their two closest friends, make an effort to stay friends without having sex again.
