Debenhams stores set to close following £55m takeover by online retailer Boohoo
DEBENHAMS stores are set to close down after online fashion retailer Boohoo bought the brand and website for £55m, it was announced today, Monday
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Former Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Patron Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
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MP hits out at handling of lost police data
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A Penny a Mile for The Christie
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NSPCC referrals about children living with domestic abuse increase by over 40pc in North West during pandemic
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Emergency funding available to assist flooding response
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Two youths arrested over criminal damage allegations in flooded areas of Bewsey
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Philbin “over the moon” after agreeing contract extension with hometown club
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