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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

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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

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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

Belfast Live

'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

Manchester Evening News

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

Wales Online

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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

Wales Online

Man claims Sports Direct worker refused to hand over defibrillator he needed to help save his mother-in-law's life

The man was told by a 999 call handler to go to the store and get the defibrillator - but he claims he was refused, while the nearby McDonald's was only too eager to help

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New store confirmed for Swansea's vacant old Sports Direct unit

Sterling Plus will aim to help fight the cost of living crisis

Edinburgh Live

We visited Edinburgh's Princes Street and counted number of empty shops as stores close down

As the people of Edinburgh reel from the shock of the Jenners building going up in flames in recent weeks, Edinburgh Live decided to take a stroll down Princes Street and see how much it has changed.

Daily Mirror

House of Fraser closing shops across UK – is your nearest branch shutting for good?

House of Fraser was saved from collapse by Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley back in 2018 which saved the department store chain's 59 stores however only 30 sites now remain

Liverpool Echo

Everton kit man had to make 'emergency Sports Direct trip' after Sean Dyche training change

Sean Dyche's full contact training regime seemingly exposed a kit shortage at Everton that had to be fixed with a trip to Sports Direct

Daily Mirror

Sean Dyche demand forced Everton kit man to make last-minute dash to Sports Direct

Sean Dyche was appointed as Frank Lampard's successor as Everton manager last month and the former Burnley stalwart has made an immediate impact at Goodison Park

Daily Mirror

Tourist baffled after visiting Sports Direct - and finding no mugs

The tourist was left gobsmacked after visiting the United Kingdom but failing to find a mug for sale during a trip to Sports Direct, leading the shopper to share their disappointment online

Evening Standard

Best thermal leggings for women that are ideal for winter workouts and classic base layers

For the utmost warmth during any winter activity

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