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The UK air traffic system failure that resulted in more than 2,000 flights being cancelled has been blamed on “an extremely rare set of circumstances”, as the aviation regulator opened an inquiry into the meltdown that caused chaos for passengers. The Civil Aviation Authority announced its own independent review as it submitted an initial report from Nats, the air traffic control services provider, into the incident to the transport secretary, Mark Harper. – Guardia...

A rescue deal to save the majority of Wilko’s stores has been put at risk as some key suppliers want outstanding debts repaid upfront to guarantee continuing to provide products to the chain. Doug Putman, who engineered a turnaround of HMV in the UK and owns Toys R Us in Canada, has been negotiating a deal to save as many as 300 of Wilko’s 400 stores, throwing a lifeline to its more than 12,000 staff. – Guardian

About 7,000 businesses are likely to fail every quarter in 2024 as high interest rates cause financial strain and the UK economy enters recession, according to a thinktank. The Centre for Economics and Business Research said debt taken on during the pandemic, higher borrowing costs and the cost of living crisis would drive an increasing number of businesses under, particularly in the retail and hospitality sectors. – Guardian

The Xtreme Bulls Tour Finale will be making its third appearance in Pendleton, and the past two years of sellout crowds indicate just how popular the event is at Happy

Administrators to discount chain Wilko have won the backing of creditors for a rescue deal led by HMV tycoon Doug Putman that could save about 8,000 jobs. PwC is understood to have secured support from the Pension Protection Fund, an industry-backed lifeboat, as well as other creditors, including major landlords and suppliers, for the deal. – The Sunday Times

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A scavenger hunt is underway at this year’s Pendleton Round-Up.

Country music fans will receive a double dose as singer-songwriters Clint Black and Craig Morgan are co-headlining the Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kick-Off Concert. The show is Saturday, Sept.

Rodeo contestants, spectators, volunteers and more can get medical help at the Round-Up in the new medical headquarters.

Pendleton doesn’t just have one parade during Round-Up week, it has two, and they are about as opposite in theme as possible. Crowds, though, line the streets of the town