arts and crafts superstore retail chain in the United Kingdom
Let’s Respect Retail - Mirror joins fight to end high street abuse as 1.5m face weekly attacks
mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/lets-respect-retail-abuse-trust-37851744
Work started on Basildon town centre empty Toys R Us unit: Work has finally started to transform Basildon’s empty Toys R Us building into a new business.
echo-news.co.uk/news/26635399.work-started-basildon-town-centre-empty-toys-r-us-unit/
'Keep kids busy for hours' during half term with Hobbycraft deal code: Crafting workshops are also 20% off in store and online
kentlive.news/whats-on/shopping/parents-can-use-hobbycraft-deal-11190288
Tenant confirmed as works under way on key change at Nottingham retail park: It will feature alongside stores such as The Range, Hobbycraft, One Beyond and The ...
nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/tenant-confirmed-works-under-way-11183088
TG Jones to close Southampton store in Above Bar Street: A major high street retail chain is closing its Southampton city centre store.
dailyecho.co.uk/news/26447807.tg-jones-close-southampton-store-bar-street/
Resurgence in hobbies fuels retail giant's turnaround: The UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer has said a resurgence in traditional hobbies is fuelling its ...
heraldscotland.com/news/26298308.resurgence-hobbies-fuels-retail-giants-turnaround/
New future on the cards for vacant B&M unit at Nottinghamshire retail park: The site has sat empty since 2022
nottinghampost.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-future-cards-vacant-bm-11038721
New future on the cards for vacant B&M unit at Nottinghamshire retail park: The site has sat empty since 2022
nottinghampost.com/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-future-cards-vacant-bm-11038721
Scores of customers queue for supermarket opening: It has taken over a former Hobbycraft which shut earlier this year
kentlive.news/whats-on/shopping/gallery/photos-scores-customers-queue-opening-11039348
Exact date and time set for opening of huge new supermarket at Kent retail park: There will be a “supermarket sweep-style” challenge to celebrate the opening
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/exact-date-time-set-opening-11026294
Exact date and time set for opening of huge new supermarket at Kent retail park: There will be a “supermarket sweep-style” challenge to celebrate the opening
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/exact-date-time-set-opening-11026294
Jollyes opens new store in old Yeovil Poundland building: Huge pet store has officially opened its doors in Yeovil - replacing a former Poundland
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26210302.jollyes-opens-new-store-old-yeovil-poundland-building/
WHSmith buyer in talks to rescue Flying Tiger chain: WHSmith high street buyer Modella Capital is in talks to rescue Flying Tiger, adding 900 stores ...
oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26138849.whsmith-buyer-talks-rescue-flying-tiger-chain/
Greggs launches bid for new outlet store at abandoned UK site: UK bakery giant Greggs have put in a bid to open a new outlet store in a long-abandoned Wincheap ...
metro.co.uk/2026/05/09/greggs-launches-bid-new-outlet-store-abandoned-uk-site-28299067/
New pet superstore set to open in Yeovil, Somerset: A new pet superstore is set to open its doors at a Somerset retail park.
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26067986.new-pet-superstore-set-open-yeovil-somerset/
Thieving Carl BANNED from Crewe Tesco, Morrisons and Hobbycraft: Barred!
cheshire-live.co.uk/news/chester-cheshire-news/thieving-carl-banned-crewe-tesco-33879884
The Sentinel May 02
Shoplifter BARRED from Tesco, Morrisons, and Hobbycraft: Banned!
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/shoplifter-barred-tesco-morrisons-hobbycraft-10947368
John Lewis and Hobbycraft recall children's craft kit that may contain asbestos: Officials say the kit presents a risk to health as the sand included in the box ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/john-lewis-hobbycraft-recall-childrens-33843850
Tesco, Argos and M&S remove children’s toys over fears of asbestos contamination: Supermarkets and retailers like M&S, Tesco, Primark, Argos and Hobbycraft ...
metro.co.uk/2026/04/28/tesco-argos-m-amp-s-remove-childrens-toys-fears-asbestos-contamination-28147344/
⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Kids craft kit sold at John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Master and garden centres
Galt is recalling its Nature Craft Kit after it was found that ... Show more
Kids toy urgently recalled from John Lewis, Hobbycraft and more - 'stop using': Anyone with the toy has been urged to safely dispose of it
bristolpost.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/kids-toy-urgently-recalled-john-10937137
Cancer-causing asbestos found in ANOTHER toy sold in Hobbycraft, John Lewis and Toy Master – see full list of recalls
thesun.co.uk/news/38921986/asbestos-found-toy-hobbycraft-john-lewis-toy-master-recalls/
Plans for Home Bargains to open branch at retail park: Plans have been submitted to replace former Poundland and Hobbycraft units at a retail park.
kentonline.co.uk/bexley-and-bromley/news/plans-for-home-bargains-to-open-branch-at-retail-park-339208/
The Original Factory Shop in Romsey closes its doors: A discount retail chain in Romsey, The Original Factory Shop, has closed to customers after facing months ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/26012806.original-factory-shop-romsey-closes-doors/
Meet the owners of Rochester's quirky new shop helping to 'fly the flag of retail'
kentlive.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/meet-owners-rochesters-quirky-new-10857383
Frozen food giant reveals date of move into town’s retail park: The Food Warehouse, owned by the Iceland Group, is taking over a former Hobbycraft unit at at a ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/frozen-food-giant-reveals-date-of-move-into-town-s-retail-pa-337579/
Major UK retail park chain plotting sale - 9 shops closed and 126 staff axed: Hobbycraft, which has stores in Birmingham and Solihull, is being prepped for a ...
birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/major-uk-retail-park-chain-33460106
⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Assorted children’s Hobbycraft products
Hobbycraft has recalled several children’s sand products after tests found the sand may be ... Show more
Tesco, Asda, Boots warn shoppers not to use these products: Asda, Boots, TK Maxx, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Hobbycraft are among the UK retailers warning ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/25853668.asda-tesco-boots-warn-shoppers-not-use-products/
New tenant sought for Gateway 44 Retail Park, Carlisle: A prominent retail warehouse unit has gone on the market at Gateway 44 Retail Park ...
newsandstar.co.uk/news/25842995.new-tenant-sought-gateway-44-retail-park-carlisle/
Tesco, Hobbycraft, Waitrose issue safety warning to shoppers: The Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) issued recall alerts for items sold at some of ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25813548.tesco-hobbycraft-waitrose-issue-safety-warning-shoppers/
Which? investigation finds conflicting advice in Hobbycraft asbestos recall: The retailer recalled its Giant Box of Craft earlier this week after independent ...
which.co.uk/news/article/which-investigation-finds-conflicting-advice-in-hobbycraft-asbestos-recall-aLBNP3v6lzyi
Key FactsHobbycraft recalls craft kit after reported asbestos traces
Jan 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Hobbycraft said independent testing identified asbestos traces in a limited number of samples from a previously sold children's sand product.
- The parent said an accredited lab detected fibrous tremolite asbestos in three of the five sand colors.
- Hobbycraft said there was no evidence of injury or other harm to customers.
- Customers should stop using the kit and keep it away from children; disposal and refund guidance is available online, through customer service and in stores.
Children's play sand pulled from shops after asbestos found: It comes after schools and nurseries had to be closed
bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/childrens-play-sand-pulled-shops-10774701
Full list of Russell & Bromley stores at risk of closure amid rumoured takeover: Next, and a liquidation specialist called Retail Realisation, have reportedly ...
standard.co.uk/business/russell-bromley-stores-risk-closing-takeover-b1266377.html
Paid articlePaywall Hobbycraft: ‘Tom Daley effect’ boosts sales of knitting, crochet and needlepoint products
yorkshirepost.co.uk/business/hobbycraft-tom-daley-effect-boosts-sales-of-knitting-crochet-and-needlepoint-products-5472973
Lincolnshire Live Jan 13
Hobbycraft has up to 50% off art supplies: Beat the big freeze with deals on selected craft supplies including paint by numbers kits, Posca Pens ...
lincolnshirelive.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/hobbycraft-half-price-art-supplies-10750942
Iceland to replace Hobbycraft at retail park: After the sudden announcement of a closing-down sale, possible new tenants of a retail park superstore have been ...
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/iceland-to-replace-hobbycraft-at-retail-park-334693/
Closing date for major retailer store confirmed: An arts and crafts superstore has announced it will be closing one of its branches for good in the new year.
kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/closing-date-for-major-diy-retailer-store-confirmed-334583/
Five people Telford police want ot speak to follow shop thefts from M&S, Boots, and Hobbycraft
shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2025/12/29/five-people-telford-police-want-ot-speak-to-follow-shop-thefts-from-ms-boots-and-hobbycraft/
Southend Council set to write off Hobbycraft's unpaid rates: MORE than £97,000 in unpaid business rates owed to Southend Council by a national company are set to ...
echo-news.co.uk/news/25703188.southend-council-set-write-off-hobbycrafts-unpaid-rates/
Surrey Live Dec 05 25
TGJones arrives at old Surrey WHSmith store with Hobbycraft and Toys 'R' Us products
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/tgjones-arrives-old-surrey-whsmith-33004698
Essex Toys R Us to launch at Chelmsford Retail Park: MUCH-LOVED toy brand Toys R Us is set to launch another new shop-in-a-shop at an Essex retail park.
echo-news.co.uk/news/25651634.essex-toys-r-us-launch-chelmsford-retail-park/
New Post Office inside Hobbycraft opens in Southampton: A new Post Office has opened at Hobbycraft Gaters Mill, West End, offering mail, parcels ...
dailyecho.co.uk/news/25645566.new-post-office-inside-hobbycraft-opens-southampton/
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Beloved chain Toys ‘R’ Us returns to Leeds as part of ‘five-in-one’ store: Hundreds of shoppers took part in TGJones Leeds grand reopening celebrations today ...
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/business/beloved-chain-toys-r-us-returns-to-leeds-as-part-of-tgjones-five-in-one-store-5413389
Surrey Live Nov 21 25
Toys 'R' Us set to launch inside Surrey Hobbycraft with free goodies : Goody bags will be given out to the first 50 customers on the opening day
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/toys-r-set-launch-inside-32919269
Surrey Live Nov 20 25
Brand that took over from WH Smith opens new 'three-in-one' Surrey store: The store will sell products from Toys 'R' Us, Hobbycraft as well as ...
getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/brand-took-over-wh-smith-32910187
Hobbycraft TV brings national attention to Northamptonshire as 24-hour crafting channel films LIVE at popular garden centre in Towcester
northamptonchron.co.uk/arts-and-culture/film-and-tv/hobbycraft-tv-brings-national-attention-to-northamptonshire-as-24-hour-crafting-channel-films-live-at-popular-garden-centre-in-towcester-5403135
TGJones Leeds to host in-store event: TGJones has completed its store refit in Leeds providing local customers with a brand-new hub on the high street ...
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/arts-and-culture/tgjones-leeds-to-host-in-store-event-5407224
Signage goes up for new Tapi Carpets at Stafferton Way Retail Park: A new Tapi Carpets store looks set to be moving into the former Hobbycraft unit at Stafferton ...
maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk/gallery/business/701352/signage-goes-up-for-new-tapi-carpets-at-stafferton-way-retail-park.html
The Times and The Sunday Times Oct 29 25
Paid articlePaywall Woman thrown out of Hobbycraft over complaint about ‘no Terfs’ badge: Gender-critical feminist Rebekah Chapman says she was asked to leave after challenging a ...
thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/woman-thrown-out-of-hobbycraft-over-complaint-about-no-terfs-badge-9td5f0v7m
Best Christmas 2025 craft kits from The Works to Hobbycraft: MoneyMagpie Editor and financial expert Vicky Parry shares the best festive craft kits for making ...
mirror.co.uk/money/best-christmas-2025-craft-kits-36170019
From hobbycraft sales to sponsorships, it’s a bull market every October at Angola’s prison rodeo
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/business/angola-prison-rodeo-economic-impact/article_bbe235a9-e11c-488e-aeda-964d3e0aac48.html
The Cotswold Company set to open its first retail park showroom in Chichester: Furniture and homeware brand The Cotswold Company has announced it will be ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/business/the-cotswold-company-set-to-open-its-first-retail-park-showroom-in-chichester-5357449
Hobbycraft to open new store at popular garden centre in Northamptonshire town later this month
northamptonchron.co.uk/business/hobbycraft-to-open-new-store-at-popular-garden-centre-in-northamptonshire-town-later-this-month-5349259
UK store closures: 10 shops shutting over next 7 days including M&S and GAME: The closures span retailers including Marks & Spencer, GAME, Hobbycraft and ...
glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/uk-store-closures-10-shops-32520578
High Street chain announces 70% off closure sale as three stores set to close permanently
mylondon.news/whats-on/shopping/high-street-chain-announces-70-32516448
Hobbycraft launches 'everything must go' sale with 70% off as six stores shut: The arts and crafts retailer is currently undergoing a major restructure of its ...
mirror.co.uk/money/hobbycraft-launches-everything-must-go-35891829
Full list of Hobbycraft store closures with six shutting down within weeks: Six more Hobbycraft branches have had their closing dates confirmed as the company ...
metro.co.uk/2025/08/28/full-list-hobbycraft-store-closures-six-shutting-within-weeks-24019989/
Full list of Hobbycraft stores to shut after major retail chain confirms NINE more closures as big sales...
thesun.co.uk/money/36289158/full-list-hobbycraft-stores-shut-big-sale/
Leicestershire Live Aug 14 25
Government urged to back arts and crafts on prescription for mental health: Millions of people are on waiting lists for support
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/health/mental-health-arts-crafts-tendendo-10415870
Hobbycraft closing down: arts and crafts chain to shut 9 stores amid closing down sales - full locations
hemeltoday.co.uk/business/consumer/hobbycraft-closing-down-arts-crafts-chain-shut-stores-sales-full-locations-5167404
Hobbycraft stores set to close as chain announces up to 126 job losses:
dudleynews.co.uk/news/25108505.hobbycraft-stores-set-close-chain-announces-126-job-losses/
The Sentinel Apr 22 25
You want Primark, Zara, SHEIN, Hobbycraft and Decathlon to open on Festival Park: The old Argos unit remains empty
stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/you-want-primark-zara-shein-10123966
WH Smith changes name – and shoppers think it’s terrible: Brits have hit out at the ‘entirely made up’ new moniker
independent.co.uk/life-style/whsmith-tg-jones-sale-name-rebrand-b2723345.html