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Women’s retailer in mall begins liquidation, closing all stores

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Women’s retailer in mall begins liquidation, closing all stores

Usually, when a retailer is in financial trouble, seasoned observers see the signs. A month before JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, for example, regular shoppers noticed that inventory was thin. You might see the shirt, shoes, or pair of pants you wanted, but it would only be available in less common sizes. That’s because … Read more

“I found a sword – and there’s a hand at the end of it”

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“I found a sword – and there’s a hand at the end of it”

Some metal detectorists dream of making the discovery that changes history and 90-year-old Dave Derby has done just that – twice. His first major discovery was a large Roman villa near Northampton, and this was followed by an Anglo-Saxon cemetery. Archaeologist Stephen Young says Mr Derby “embodies the best of what it means to be … Read more