Tesco bans or restricts 114 ingredients in UPF crackdown
Tesco has banned or restricted 114 ingredients across its own-brand range, including aspartame, after research showed 80% of customers want healthier options.
Category : Environment
Man Finds Badger Asleep in His Wheelie Bin
A man got the shock of his life when he lifted his wheelie bin lid and found a badger sleeping on top of his rubbish, before tipping the bin to set it free.
Labour review: sickness benefits should be 'easy as possible'
A Labour review into welfare has recommended making sickness benefits 'as easy as possible' to claim, sparking fury from the Conservatives and Reform UK.
UK bin fire warning over batteries and disposable vapes
UK households are warned not to bin battery-powered items like disposable vapes or lithium-ion batteries, as they can ignite and cause bin fires, experts say.
Tesco restricts 114 ingredients in own-brand UPF crackdown
Tesco has banned or restricted 114 ingredients in its own-brand range, up 49 on last year, as four in five shoppers seek fewer ultra-processed foods.
Man with Huntington's backs assisted dying bill after mother's death
Josh Cook, 35, who has the Huntington's gene and whose mother died by suicide in 2024, is campaigning for the assisted dying bill, saying terminally ill people should have the right to a dignified end.
Monty Don's banana trick to ripen green tomatoes in September
Monty Don shares a simple drawer trick with a banana to ripen green tomatoes this September after a scorching UK summer left many unripe.
Burnham and Miliband Boycott Emboldens Antisemites, Says Epstein
Angela Epstein says the Burnham and Miliband West Bank boycott emboldens antisemites, but insists Jewish traditions and humour will prevail over sorrow and fear.
Monty Don's banana trick to ripen green tomatoes fast (11.09.2026)
Monty Don advises storing green tomatoes in a drawer with a banana to ripen them and turn them red, after a hot UK summer left many crops unripe.
Make £1.97 spider repellent spray with three ingredients
Spider mating season in the UK has begun. A homemade spray with white vinegar, water, and essential oil costs just £1.97 to make and can keep spiders out of your home.
Grid upgrade vital as wind farm shutdown costs soar to £8bn
Wind producers are paid to switch off to avoid grid overload, with experts warning of higher bills and a blow to economic growth as costs could soar to nearly £8bn by 2030.
Monty Don's September lawn care: 3 essential jobs for spring
Monty Don reveals three essential September lawn care jobs—sowing grass seed, repairing patches, and aerating—to ensure a thick, green lawn next spring.
Longevity soup eaten by world's longest-living family is hearty
The Melis siblings of Sardinia, the world's longest-living family, ate this hearty, nutrient-packed soup daily. Their combined age exceeded 800 years, and the recipe is now shared online.
Oven-baked sausages juicier than frying pan, butcher's tip
Cooking sausages in the oven rather than a frying pan delivers juicier, evenly browned results with less mess, say the butchers at True Bites.
Pink Ladies slammed for backing Tate brothers before Glasgow protest
Pink Ladies members expressed support for misogynist Andrew Tate despite claims to protect women, ahead of their Glasgow rally tomorrow.
Avocado toast sweet twist with one fruity ingredient
Adding peach slices to avocado toast gives the classic breakfast a sweeter, more flavourful twist. This 10-minute recipe serves four and uses canned peaches in juice.
Homemade peppermint spray 'actually works' to repel spiders
A homemade peppermint oil spray 'actually works' to repel spiders from UK homes during September mating season, according to a TikTok content creator.
Monty Don: 3 September lawn jobs for a thick green spring lawn
Gardening expert Monty Don recommends three September lawn jobs — sowing grass seed, repairing lawns, and aerating — to ensure a thick, green lawn next spring.
Waitrose recalls black olives over listeria contamination
Waitrose has recalled packs of Essential Pitted Black Olives after listeria was found. Customers are urged to return affected batches for a full refund.
Child Survives Alligator Attack in Florida No-Swim Zone
A child survived an alligator attack at Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida after swimming in a restricted area, sustaining minor injuries and being released from hospital hours later.
Move shoes away from doors to deter spiders this autumn
UK households are urged to move shoes from doors to deter spiders this season. An expert says shoes left out create dark hiding spots for spiders.
El Niño to bring wet stormy autumn as England drought persists
Almost three quarters of England remains in drought despite recent rain, with the Environment Agency warning recovery will take a long time and El Niño could bring a wet, stormy autumn.
RNLI heroes attacked by mob in migrant crisis backlash
Volunteer lifeboat crews who rescued migrants from a Channel mega-dinghy face threats and abuse, with protests targeting the charity despite its 200-year history of saving lives.
Kim Leadbeater: We have let down terminally ill people for too long
Labour MP Kim Leadbeater urges MPs to back assisted dying legislation ahead of Friday's Commons vote, saying terminally ill people have been let down for too long.
English winemakers expect 'vintage year' after record heat
English sparkling winemakers expect their earliest grape harvest and a 'vintage year' after a scorching summer, while beer sellers warn of shortages due to poor barley yields.
Salford to lobby over free school meals postcode lottery fears
Salford council will lobby the government over fears the free school meals expansion could become a 'postcode lottery', as 16,000 children could benefit from holiday support.
Wirral councillor offers to 'lay naked in mud' to stop gas pipe
Wirral councillors unanimously rejected a request to grant land access to the £5bn Peak Cluster carbon capture pipeline, with one councillor vowing to 'lay in the mud naked' to stop it.
Meghan and Harry Invictus Update Sparks GMB Backlash
Good Morning Britain faced backlash over a fresh Prince Harry and Meghan Markle update following Uganda's withdrawal from the Invictus Games, with Prince Harry reportedly blaming King Charles.
Six autumn gardening tasks to prep your garden for spring
Gardening experts share six essential autumn tasks, from lawn care to planting bulbs, to ensure a vibrant garden come spring.
Supervolcano 'thousands of atomic bombs' found under England
A supervolcano with the force of 'thousands of atomic bombs' has been discovered beneath The Wash, extending into Norfolk and Lincolnshire, after a 454-million-year-old eruption.
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