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Deveca Rose, 29, is on trial for the manslaughter of her four sons, who died in a house fire in December 2021. The court heard she left them alone in a home filled with rubbish, leading to their tragic deaths. The case raises serious questions about child welfare and social services.
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Sainsbury's has announced a £130 million deal to acquire 10 Homebase stores, converting them into supermarkets. This expansion will create approximately 1,000 jobs and increase Sainsbury's reach, bringing nearly 400,000 more people within a 10-minute drive of its stores. The first supermarket is set to open next summer.
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Aldi UK has announced plans for significant expansion, including 23 new stores and a £800 million investment, despite a slowdown in sales growth to 0.5% in 2024. The budget retailer faces stiff competition from rivals like Tesco and Sainsbury's, which have implemented price-matching strategies to regain customers.
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A letter from John Sainsbury, hidden in a column of the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing, was discovered during demolition. In it, he expressed delight at the removal of the 'unnecessary' columns, which he criticized during the wing's construction in 1991. The redevelopment project aims to enhance the gallery's facilities.
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A mother has been ordered to pay £1,200 in compensation after flying to Ibiza while her 12-year-old son was sentenced for violent disorder in Manchester. The boy, involved in two incidents of rioting, received a referral order and expressed remorse in court.