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Mike Ashley stretches the edges of Frasers’ ‘ecosystem’ with AO World stake

Strategically questionable 18.9% stake in the white goods seller suggests the Sports Direct founder still can’t resist a punt

The Guardian - UK

Drunk burglar fell asleep for four hours but escaped wearing victim's jumper

Stolen goods were retrieved when quick-thinking pubgoer pretended to be a police officer

Liverpool Echo

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group raises stake in Asos to nearly 9%

Larger holding is nearly enough to block a potential takeover bid as speculation grows about online retailer’s future

The Guardian - UK

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FAI Cup draw: Shamrock Rovers to meet Dundalk in first round

The two most successful clubs in the history of the FAI Cup will meet each other in the first round

Irish Mirror

The questions about the huge bargain shop that was set to open in Swansea city centre in April

Sterling Plus was due to open in April, 2023 - but it's still yet to open its doors

Wales Online

Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley set to take over cycling retailer ProBikeKit

The sportswear tycoon, owner of Sports Direct, set to take stock and IP assets from THG

Cycling Weekly

Rich List shows Shirebrook-based Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is one of the wealthiest people

The 58-year-old founder of Sports Direct, which is based in Shirebrook just over the border in Derbyshire, has kept his place as one of the top five wealthiest people in the region

Nottingham Post

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Two major brands open within new 20,000sqft store in Braehead

Two major brands have opened within a store in Braehead.

The National (Scotland)

Big brother is tracking you: lawmakers condemn facial recognition cameras in stores

50 politicians sign letter to retail giant, for infringing on customers' privacy with facial recognition cameras

Digital Camera World

Youth Sport Trust Launches Initiative To Boost Children’s Activity Levels

In partnership with Sports Direct, the Youth Sports Trust has launched National School Sports Week to encourage children to be active more often this summer

Coach

Sports Direct urged to stop using facial recognition cameras and 'secret watchlists'

In a scathing letter to boss Mike Ashley, 42 politicians from all major parties warn the technology "treats everyone who passes the camera like a potential criminal"

Daily Mirror

MPs condemn Frasers Group’s use of facial recognition cameras in stores

Exclusive: Cross-party collection of parliamentarians write letter to Sports Direct owner’s company

The Guardian - UK

£2.3m BFI National Lottery Funding awarded to Screen Alliance North to build skilled workforce

North East Screen, Screen Yorkshire, Liverpool Film Office and Screen Manchester collectively form one of six UK BFI skills clusters

Birmingham Post

Shoppers rush to buy Ben Sherman tracksuit that's now just £3!

There's no question whether your little one needs a new tracksuit since they grow so quickly - and you can get your hands on a Ben Sherman tracksuit for as little as £3 today

Daily Mirror

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Chronicle Live

Rooftop bar plans for Newcastle city centre's Monument Mall as Sports Direct moves

Reuben Brothers bought the luxury mall two years ago and can make changes now the Sports Direct store is on the move

Daily Mirror

I'm A Celeb winner Harry Redknapp urges fans to help save bumblebees with simple move

Harry Redknapp is joining Sports Direct to support the Bumblebee Conservation Trust by giving 1.5million wildflower seed papers away, which can easily be planted by anyone who receives them

Evening Standard

Why investors are putting UK retail properties in their shopping baskets

CBRE estimates £1.3 billion was spent on UK retail properties in the first three months of 2023

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland Football League unveil record sponsorship deal with Sports Direct

The deal marks a new era for the NIFL and is set to be the most lucrative in the league's history

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Manchester Evening News

'There were 25 family shops like us when we started. Now we're the end of the line'

"I think we're the end of the line as far as this type of shop goes."

Manchester Evening News

PS5s, mini golf and a dedicated bra studio - Inside the Arndale Centre's new Sports Direct

"Every customer has walked in with their mouth open walking around."

Manchester Evening News

'Flagship' Sports Direct opens in Arndale today - with range of unusual features

It's a five storey store

Wales Online

The 'ghost' Swansea shopping centre that's now a thriving, exciting success after two locals took it over

Parc Tawe Retail Park in Swansea has gone from being half empty to attracting some huge names

Edinburgh Live

The posh Edinburgh sportswear outlet that became a magnet for '80s football casuals

High end sportswear store Lillywhites was a mainstay on Princes Street for decades before vanishing in the early 1980s. We take a look back at the legendary store, that was renowned for its hefty price tags.

Chronicle Live

'If it's the right fit' - Amanda Staveley admits Newcastle United could copy Manchester City model

Newcastle United could buy into the multi-club model seen down the road in Manchester

The Independent UK

From fine bone china to, er, Sports Direct: How Britain became obsessed with mugs

Nothing enrages British people more than a slight change to our mug habits, from the loss of a precious bit of fine china, to the indignity of having to drink our tea from a branded office mug. Sarah Ingram speaks to experts and mug fans about our weirdest national pastime

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