'How much is an uzi?' – Birmingham Man Sentenced to Eight Years for Attempted Firearms Sales Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham firearms crime police investigation firearmssales sentencing westmidlands prohibitedweapons court A 24-year-old Birmingham man, Delayni Woodcock, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being caught attempting to sell illegal firearms. West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit launched an investigation after … Read More
Two Seriously Injured in Stabbing at Northampton Skate Park Wednesday, February 18, 2026 stabbing northampton skatepark police investigation assault crime witness emergency publicsafety Two individuals have sustained serious injuries following a reported stabbing at the Briar Hill Skate Park in Northampton. Northamptonshire Police responded to emergency calls around 3:45 pm after a dispute led to the … Read More
Royal Mail Faces Delivery Delays Across 107 UK Postcodes Amidst Parliamentary Scrutiny Wednesday, February 18, 2026 royalmail delivery postcodes delay batching parliamentary liambyrne mailservice uk postal Parliamentary concerns are mounting over widespread delays in Royal Mail deliveries, affecting over 100 postcodes across the UK. The Business and Trade Committee, led by chair Liam Byrne and comprising 11 cross-party MPs, has … Read More
Major UK Chocolate Brand Marasu’s Petit Fours Enters Administration Amid Rising Costs Wednesday, February 18, 2026 marasus chocolate administration cocoa climate prestat harrods farming prices recovery Marasu’s Petit Fours, a prominent UK luxury chocolate brand, has entered administration after 40 years of crafting fine chocolates. The company filed a notice to appoint administrators earlier this month, marking a difficult … Read More
Major UK High Street Chain Quiz Enters Administration, Will Not Honor Gift Cards Wednesday, February 18, 2026 quiz administration giftcards highstreet retail discounts insolvency jobs stores clearance UK fashion retailer Quiz has entered administration as of February 5, resulting in the closure of its online store and the loss of 109 jobs. Despite this, 40 Quiz stores nationwide remain open under the management of … Read More
Seven Asda and Hobbycraft Products Recalled Over Asbestos Concerns Wednesday, February 18, 2026 recall asbestos asda hobbycraft toys safety parents warning crafts contamination Seven products from Asda and Hobbycraft have been recalled across the UK due to fears they may contain traces of asbestos. Both retailers have emphasized the importance of stopping use immediately and taking protective … Read More