Tuesday, June 2, 2026 morrisons storeclosures retail convenience mccolls supermarkets highstreet lidl grocery marketshare

Morrisons has confirmed the first seven stores that will close as part of its plan to shut 100 Morrisons Daily convenience shops throughout 2024. These closures affect locations primarily in Birmingham and other regions … Read More

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 pride britain westmidlands heroes awards nominations community courage kindness inspiration

Residents of Birmingham and the wider West Midlands are being encouraged to nominate the everyday heroes in their communities for the prestigious Pride of Britain Awards 2026. From the heart of the Black Country to Coventry … Read More

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 crib suffocation safety infant travelcot recall uk productwarning babygear opss

The New Mummy Crib Backpack, a fold-out baby travel cot sold as a convenience item in the UK, has been urgently removed from sale following a safety alert highlighting severe risks to infants. The Office for Product Safety … Read More

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 recall children safety boden uk trousers cuts poppers opss product-safety

Parents in the UK are being urged to act quickly following the recall of several children’s trousers sold by Boden due to a risk of cuts. The affected trousers have faulty poppers that may crack and develop sharp edges, … Read More

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 recall bacteria haircare pseudomonas beautypie uk productsafety heatshield microbiologicalrisk contamination

A widely used hair care product, Beauty Pie Super Healthy Hair Magic Smoothing Heat Shield Spray, has been urgently recalled across the UK due to concerns over a “high microbiological risk.” The recall follows … Read More

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 dvsa driving learners licence booking tests backlog waitingtimes drivinginstructors government

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has announced a significant change to the way learner drivers can book their driving tests, effective from June 9, 2026. This update aims to tackle the growing backlog and … Read More