Tesco's free fruit for kids scheme returns for New Year
Tesco is relaunching its 'Less to pay for 5-a-day' campaign, offering free British apples to children at checkouts from Dec 30 to Jan 13. The initiative aims to give away over 3 million apples.
Tesco is relaunching its 'Less to pay for 5-a-day' campaign, offering free British apples to children at checkouts from Dec 30 to Jan 13. The initiative aims to give away over 3 million apples.
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Noah's Ark Zoo Farm brings back its popular Kids Go Free offer from Dec 27 to Feb 1, helping families enjoy an affordable wildlife day out. Includes details on Christmas tree recycling.
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Construction is finished on five new railway stations in Birmingham and the Black Country, restoring passenger services to some areas for the first time since WWII. Read the full details.
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Bebington comedian Ben Turner is a finalist for One Liner Comedian of the Year. Help him bring the trophy to Wirral by voting before the end of December.
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Morrisons confirms its Kids Eat Free scheme continues in all cafés, including Birmingham, throughout Christmas. Get a free child's meal with every adult main over £5.
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Santander urges customers to withdraw £100 to open a new account and claim a free 12-month Kids Pass worth £40. Act before the January 26 deadline to save on family days out.
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Morrisons is handing out over 27 tonnes of free 'Nally Wonky' carrots this Saturday, December 20, to help families feed Rudolph. The festive giveaway supports British farmers and reduces food waste.
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