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WHSmith launches huge closing down sale as Manchester Market Street shop shuts

Another one bites the dust.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 9th October 2023

WHSmith’s huge shop on Market Street in Manchester is closing down, with big discounts for shoppers.

The book shop and stationery retailer has been plastered with yellow posters advertising its closing down sale.

WHSmith moved to this unit, which has entrances on both Market Street and within the Manchester Arndale shopping centre, back in 2017.

It’s a prominent position for the brand, but its days are officially numbered, with just a few weeks of trading left.

A sign posted in the window states at WHSmith’s last day in its Manchester store will be Saturday 2 December.

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It reads: “Unfortunately this store will cease trading on 2nd December 2023. We would like to thank you for your custom.”

WHSmith in Manchester city centre is closing.
WHSmith in Manchester city centre is closing. Credit: The Manc Group

It then informs that the closest WHSmith to Manchester now will be at the Trafford Centre.

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WHSmith has now launched an ‘everything must go’ sale with up to 50% off everything in store.

That includes cook books, novels, games, notepads, pens, art supplies, and more.

WHSmith said in June that it wouldn’t be opening any more high street shops, instead choosing to focus on UK airports and train stations.

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Images of latest Stone Roses x Man United collaboration kit leak online

Danny Jones Danny Jones New blue Man United Stone Roses kit 2026

Images of the latest collaboration between Manchester United and The Stone Roses have been linked online.

Put simply, we think it looks mint, albeit very familiar.

Yes, just over a month on from the passing of The Stone Roses’ legendary bass player, Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, his Man United look to be once again gearing up for another fashion collab.

Serving as yet another fitting tribute from his beloved football club, who already honoured the late, great, Manc musician at Old Trafford, it’s rumoured to launch later this year.

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Credit: @stonerosesfan07 (via TikTok)/Footy Headlines

Leaked on social media via a TikTok fan account, the latest crossover shirt was supposedly spotted somewhere in Ireland.

Snapped alongside United’s current third kit for the 25/26 season, the rumoured ‘lifestyle’ jersey is apparently coming very soon.

This pair of images has seemingly confirmed the claims made by trusted online kit source, Footy Headlines, who specialise in sharing pictures of the football shirts, boots and more, who had already reported on the release in 2025.

As you can see, not only does the design feature a striking blue take on the band’s iconic album art style (expanded from an original painting by guitarist John Squire), but if you look closely, it also features the band’s iconic song and overriding slogan, ‘I Wanna Be Adored’, built into the crest.

You can see the rest of the existing Stone Roses collection in full down below.

Manchester United officially launch Stone Roses collection with Adidas

We’re sure there are loads of other little details besides the twist on the badge still to be spotted, but for now, all we know is that the world-famous sporting franchise is continuing to capitalise even further on The Stone Roses connection.

Since the last batch of officially licensed adidas x Stone Roses merch quickly became collector’s items, we can only assume that this latest shirt won’t be the only new addition.

For instance, one user already commented, ‘Where’s the bucket hat?’

As for Manchester United, they’re no doubt looking to generate as much revenue as possible after having to pay another sizeable severance package following the sacking of Ruben Amorim – the question is, who is going to be next?

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Featured Images — adidas x Man United/@stonerosesfan07 (via TikTok)/Footy Headlines

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A massive home and furniture store just outside of Manchester is holding its biggest ever winter sale

Danny Jones Danny Jones Big Macclesfield furniture shop winter sale Christmas 2025

You heard: a huge home, furniture and accessories store just outside Greater Manchester is holding its biggest ever winter sale, making the festive period and the New Year the perfect time to pop in.

Rather annoyed we got mum those nice cushions for Christmas before we saw this, now, but ah well – there’s always her birthday…

Anyone who’s been to Macclesfield or on a train heading in or out of the North West will have most likely been past this place on the train, but the multi-storey emporium that is Arighi Bianchi really is a must-visit for anyone looking to upgrade their interior on a budget.

The Macclesfield home furnishings store has something for everyone, from high-end luxuries to decorative accessories, with pretty much every price range taken into account – which is why landing some seasonal discounts is such a big win for the region.

A fairly iconic sight as you pass through the Cheshire town, Macclesfield‘s Arighi Bianchi was founded way back in 1854 by two Italian immigrants – both called Antonio – whose surnames give the long-standing retail destination its title.

Well over 170 years later, and it’s more popular than ever, so the bonus of them bringing never-before-seen in-store deductions and special seasonal promotions across all departments is an even bigger win.

It doesn’t matter whether you want to shop online or visit in-store (though we would highly recommend the latter), you can get up to 30% off items in what is their biggest event of 2025.

As well as discounts on everything from sofas, sideboards and dining tables to floors, mattresses and much more, they’re doing cut-price offers on top designer brands from around Europe, including Cattelan Italia, Calligaris, Ercol, Hypnos, Tempur, Vispring and Stressless, just to name a few.

Subject to the usual terms and conditions, customers can even get early flexible finance deals (24 months 0% APR*) on their purchases; after all, they know as well as we do how tight money can be around this time of year.

Better still, their early bird offers, which are on top of the standard winter sale, will see even more cost cuttings on the likes of the Britannia Sofa, Freja Dining Bundle, the Heritage Bed Collection and other premium accessories from 27 December until 18 January.

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So much to see – it really is a full day out.
Caffe AB Macclesfield
Their award-winning cafe.
Credit: Arighi Bianchi

And the savings don’t stop there…

For instance, if you spend £1,200 in-store, you will receive an extra £50 voucher for the CASA Accessories Lounge; or, beyond that, spend £2.5k and earn yourself a £100 voucher.

So, if you’re looking to get a fresh living room suite for 2026, make the most of 10% off wallpaper and fabrics or 20% off mirrors, or even get four new dining chairs for the price of three, there’s a cheeky deal to suit just about everyone.

You can see the full extent of what’s on offer during the Arighi Bianchi winter sale right HERE, or go and peruse the four floors for yourself in the flesh on the famous Silk Road.

Happy holiday season shopping, folks – maybe bump into you around Caffè AB.

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Featured Images — Arighi Bianchi (supplied)

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