After its first store opened in 1957, Toys 'R' Us grew into a national chain ... it told employees it would be closing all retail locations in the US. Its UK arm also announced plans to liquidate ...

Ed Sheeran was not denied permission to turn the former Toys R Us building at Copdock into a music centre according to Ipswich Borough Council.

News emerged over the weekend that WHSmith is in talks to potentially sell off its high street division and focus solely on its travel arm.