Penny Trick Prevents Food Poisoning After Freezer Defrost
Travelling this Christmas? Use a simple penny trick to check if your freezer lost power while you were away, preventing dangerous food spoilage. Learn the easy hack for peace of mind.
Travelling this Christmas? Use a simple penny trick to check if your freezer lost power while you were away, preventing dangerous food spoilage. Learn the easy hack for peace of mind.
A savvy NHS worker from West London reveals how she saved £29,000 over 14 years by hunting for yellow sticker discounts in unexpected places like garden centres and petrol stations. Discover her top tips for frugal living.
A B&M store in Birmingham has been given the lowest possible hygiene score of zero, placing it among the worst in the country. Read the full report and company response.
A British YouTuber survived on just Wetherspoons meals for 72 hours, spending a total of £44.38. Discover his surprising favourite dish and daily breakdown.
Walsall's popular rooftop street food venue remains closed after a planning row. The council withdrew a stop notice, but a final decision on its future is pending. Read the latest.
Calbee Group UK recalls Hot & Spicy and Pizza Chips due to undeclared mustard and celery. Check your packets now and return for a full refund if affected.
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance. The venue, which opened without permission, hopes to reopen soon. Read the latest.
Aldi urges UK shoppers to donate key items like tinned food and toiletries at in-store collection points this winter, as food bank demand is set to surge by 30%.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Food banks across the West Midlands brace for a severe winter surge in demand, with over 61,000 parcels distributed last year. Donations struggle to keep pace as vulnerable groups face rising costs.
Food banks across the West Midlands are preparing for a severe winter surge in demand, with a 27% rise in parcels since pre-pandemic levels. The Trussell Trust warns they are at breaking point and urgently need public donations.
Waitrose shoppers have until the end of Tuesday to save a third on selected festive food and drink, including panettone and stollen. Act now before the deal expires.
A VIP day at Birmingham's Good Food Show Winter became truly special thanks to a touching moment from TV chef James Martin. Discover what made the event unforgettable.
UK pet owners are dashing to the shops less thanks to hassle-free subscription services that deliver food automatically. Discover how predictable feeding routines reduce stress.
Birmingham's Original Patty Men restaurant reveals how they gained millions of social media views and became a city institution. Discover their journey from street food to permanent home.
Alex Scott and Shona McGarty were caught smuggling forbidden items into the I'm A Celebrity camp, leading to collective punishment from Ant and Dec. Discover the full list of banned jungle items.
McDonald's has launched a 12-item Christmas menu featuring Grinch-themed meals, new burgers, McFlurries, and returning favourites like the Big Tasty. Get the full details and prices.
Sainsbury's faces backlash over its new Mince Pie Brioche Style Wrap, with shoppers calling the festive product 'vile' and saying it has 'gone too far'. Discover the viral reaction.
McDonald's UK removes eight international favourites from today, making way for new Grinch-themed Christmas menu including limited-edition socks. Discover the full changes.
Severn Trent is clearing 10 tonnes of wet wipes and nappies from Birmingham's sewers daily. A major project aims to remove 1,000 tonnes to fix blockages. Remember: only flush the 3 Ps.
Over 350,000 UK households are insuring viral Labubu dolls amid theft fears. Discover why this 2025 toy craze has become a valuable asset and what else Brits are protecting.
Sainsbury's customers can add a £2 donation at checkout to support Comic Relief's food poverty initiative this Christmas. The supermarket aims to provide millions of meals.
Sainsbury's urges customers to donate £2 this Christmas to help combat food poverty. The initiative, in partnership with Comic Relief, runs until December 24.
Plans submitted for Walsall's rooftop street food venue after council closure over safety. Over 100 jobs created. Decision expected January 2026.
Emmaus Dover launches its Blessing Bag appeal, calling for essential item donations to support people sleeping rough in Kent this winter. Drop off until Dec 17.
Sainsbury's has launched a controversial 'Pickles in Blankets' twist on the Christmas classic, leaving UK customers divided. Discover the festive food reaction.
The Food Standards Agency warns customers not to eat three recalled Christmas food products due to undeclared almonds. Return items for a full refund.
A Walsall wedding caterer was hit with a £5,000+ court bill after environmental health found mouse droppings and chew marks. Check food hygiene ratings before booking.
The Met Office issues a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across the UK. Drivers are urged to carry six essential items for safety. Stay informed and prepared.
The Met Office warns of a 51-hour snow storm hitting the UK. Discover the four essential items households need to stockpile to cope with the disruption and stay safe.