IKEA shoppers in disbelief over 'five mile queues' in the blistering heat as stores reopen

customers as it prepares to reopen in order to stop crowds flocking and lengthy queues. The Swedish retailer is planning for its safe and phased reopening as lockdown slowly eases.

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Metallica have been working on a new album over Zoom during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown.The drummer said back in April that there was “a very good chance” the band would utilise their extra downtime to produce a “quarantine record”, which would follow on from 2016’s ‘Hardwired… To Self Destruct’.Speaking to Swedish talk show host Fredrik Skavlan, Ulrich has now explained that Metallica had been “exchanging some ideas” over Zoom of late.“So far, at least the sonic side of it and the

Robyn has announced a limited edition run of ‘Honey’ remixes on 12″ vinyl — listen to Avalon Emerson’s mix below.The Swedish pop star released the ‘Honey’ single back in September 2018, with it going on to serve as the title track of her acclaimed eighth album.Today (June 17), the singer has shared news of a special vinyl series comprising remixes of the songs ‘Honey’, ‘Between The Lines’, ‘Beach2k20’, ‘Ever Again’ and ‘Baby Forgive Me’.Brand new and unheard remixes by Avalon Emerson, Floorplan

On June 15, all of Primark's stores in England will reopen their doors to shoppers for the first time since lockdown.

Wigan and Leigh will reopen to shoppers from next week.Traders at both market halls will be able to return from Monday, June 15 as part of a phased reopening.It is hoped all stallholders will eventually return by July 4.The announcement comes a week after Wigan’s outdoor market reopened to the public.As traders prepare to reopen, a host of measures are being put in place to maintain social distancing, including floor markers, hand sanitising facilities and extra security and staff to ensure

Rutherglen Exchange shopping centre stores that have remained open during lockdown are now extending their trading hours, while shops which were closed, including Subway, will reopen and some new businesses such as H&T Pawnbroker, have launched.

Pret A Manger is welcoming back customers following the coronavirus lockdown with one of its biggest ever promotions – your daily coffee for just £1.The coffee chain, which has been closed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, is now set to open all 300 of its stores in the UK after the government announced measures were going to ease.They are now offering Pret fans the opportunity to purchase a card which entitles them to 20 of Pret’s organic coffees for just £20.

As is the case with many of our favourite high-street stores, M&S has planned to reopen many of its UK branches on June 15, following new guidance from the government.

After shutting its doors to shoppers weeks ago, tomorrow, IKEA will open several of its stores across the UK.

Earlier this week, Boris Johnson announced that from June 1, non essential shops will begin to reopen in the UK.