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Store front of the Shooting Star Charity Shop in Teddington

How Teddington’s charity shops create more than bargains along the High Street

Dedicated volunteers socialise while they support their favourite charity, keep foot traffic flowing and offer spontaneous shopping for bargain hunters

Megan Wing outside Wings Thrift

LISTEN: Why are charity shops getting so expensive?

The cost of living crisis has impacted many sectors across the UK, even those who would traditionally be seen as

Picture of a christmas ornament on right hand side of image. Blurred bacground of red stockings hanging on a fireplace

How to give back this Christmas

Due to the cost of living crisis, families around the UK are struggling this Christmas and need support more than

Wimbledon charity shops feel the heat as shoppers seek air con

It’s not just commuters and gardeners longing for the heatwave to end – the heat is on for Wimbledon charity

Tough times for Wimbledon’s independent traders despite new government incentives

Summary: Small businesses are finding it hard to survive. Image: By Ellie Pipe The government announced plans this week to stand

Fashion feature: Charity versus Vintage

Summary: SWL reporter Seema Hakim examines whether the trend for vintage clothes is declining. Image: By Seema Hakim Vintage has

Thieves target charity shops in the Merton area

Summary: Heartless thieves are stealing vast amounts of stock from Merton’s charity shops. Image: By Kerry-Ann Virgo Heartless thieves are

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