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Not too challenging a solve for the clued entries. However, the events around the theme all took place long after my departure from the UK, and a bit of Googling was required to verify the unclued entries.

Can I check one regular clue?

Liberates partners inside France's second largest prison (7)

Is it FRESHES?

Thanks.

Gawdelpus, the 5th letter is incorrect. It's a proper noun.

Fresnes I think is the prison. The partners are S and N inside FREES.
I didn’t know it.

Makes much more sense, thanks!

I’ve just realised I could’ve simply googled French prisons… ;)

You'd almost think this was compiled with a British audience in mind, so specialized is the required knowledge. Fortunately, there is a Wikipedia page devoted to the topic; unfortunately, 31D does not seem to be referenced there. A little help?

I was delighted to see a store called "Texas Homecare" that fits the theme.

Buddy, look at supermarkets.

And supermarkets have their own Wiki page too! thanks.

A bit ho-hum and a rather depressing theme, I thought. But I’m grumpy because of a delayed parcel delivery, so discount appropriately….