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Lambeth council has sparked controversy by targeting residents parking on their own driveways without official "dropped kerbs".

The south London authority is demanding homeowners pay £4,000 to make their driveways legal.

Homebase is closing 13 stores across the UK this month in another blow to Britain's high streets. The DIY and garden retailer confirmed the closures will take place this weekend, though exact dates for individual stores have not been announced.

Affected store closures include Bradford, Broadstairs, Cheltenham, Colchester Stanway, Coventry, Derby Chaddesden, Gloucester, Hull Hessle, London Streatham Vale, Oban, Oldbury, Romford and Wolverhampton.

Homebase is closing multiple stores this month

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The owner of The Range purchased the Homebase brand

The Range has confirmed its second wave of store openings in former Homebase locations, with three new outlets set to launch on January 24.

Last year, the DIY giant fell into administration with various retailers purchasing locations earmarked for closure.

Store closures have become the norm in recent years in a blow to the high street economy. However, The Range is among the brands committed to having a physical shopping presence for consumers.

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