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Women denied Airbnb stay after host finds out what part of UK they're from
Daily Express
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August 2, 2025
Two friends have voiced their shock after alleging an Airbnb host rejected their booking because of their Welsh heritage. Jemma Louise Gough, 38, and Jamie Lee Watkins, 37, were trying to book an £83 double room for one night at a Manchester...
Carlisle is joint 6th best town or city for food hygiene rating in UK
News & Star
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Out of the 305-food premises in the city, they have an average score of 4.82 out of five placing Carlisle joint sixth with Bangor in Wales and Wells in the South West. Southport was placed as the best in the country for food hygiene scores with...
Coventry foodbank outreach services appeals for help as funding set to run out
Coventry Live
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August 2, 2025
An outreach service helping to tackle poverty in Coventry faces an uncertain future unless businesses can step in to save it. The Pathfinder Project, funded by The Trussell Trust, has been a lifeline for many city foodbank users. The service,...
Pictured: Inside the British spa loved by Kate Moss and Brad Pitt and how it's changed since opening 100 years ago
Daily Mail
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August 2, 2025
Having been diagnosed with a seemingly incurable heart condition as a child in 1890, Stanley Leif sought a solution in the practice of osteopathy and diet. Self-cured by the age of 16, he went on to study naturopathy and opened Champneys in Tring,...
'In a tiny corner of Greater Manchester I found some of the best Thai food for miles for less than a tenner'
Manchester Evening News
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August 2, 2025
Jenna is the What's On Editor for the Manchester Evening News, covering everything from new restaurant and bar openings to gig reviews and live coverage of major events and festivals across the region. Jenna joined the M.E.N In 2022 having...
SG60 F&B icons: 12 people, happenings and places that shaped Singapore’s vibrant food culture
The Straits Times
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August 2, 2025
SINGAPORE – The nation’s vibrant food culture would not be what it is today without several key people, happenings and places that have played significant roles. These include the likes of chef-restaurateurs Violet Oon and Damian D’Silva – the OG...
UFU and YFCU rally NI farmers to join the UK’s biggest online farming event - #Farm24
Farming Life
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August 2, 2025
The Ulster Farmers’ Union and the Young Farmers’ Clubs of Ulster are calling on farmers across Northern Ireland to take part in #Farm24 on Thursday 7 August 2025, the UK’s largest online celebration of farming and food production. UFU president...
This underrated West Midlands market town is the perfect place for food-lovers to explore this summer
BirminghamWorld
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August 2, 2025
This West Midlands market town is a food lover’s paradise, and it is only a1 hour drive away from Birmingham Shrewsbury in West Midlands is a hidden gem for foodies and food-lovers, as it offers unique dining experiences and independent cafés to...
How a popular Peruvian soft drink went ‘toe-to-toe’ with Coca-Cola
Al Jazeera
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August 2, 2025
There are few countries in the world where Coca-Cola isn’t the most popular soft drink. But in Peru, that position is held by Inca Kola – an almost 100-year-old beverage deeply embedded in the national identity. The yellow soda – meant to evoke...
Murrayfield capacity, seating plan, and food & drink options ahead of Oasis gigs
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 2, 2025
The Oasis reunion tour is officially underway and it will not be long until they hitch up in the Scottish capital. Up to 200,000 fans will be entertained by the Britpop icons across three nights, which are sure to be jam-packed with classics and...
Lidl issues 'do not eat' warning for popular dinner food
Bristol Post
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August 2, 2025
Supermarket Lidl has issued a "do not eat" warning as it recalls a teatime staple food. In a notice put out by the Food Standards Agency (FSA), the supermarket said it was recalling Red Hen 4 Tempura Chicken Steaks because the product contains...
New budget airline route from the UK to connect Brits to the ‘Maldives of Europe’ for £19.99
The Scottish Sun
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August 1, 2025
WHITE sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are just a couple of hours away in the 'Maldives of Europe' - and there are more direct flights from the UK. Wizz Air is launching direct flights from London Gatwick to Tirana, the capital of Albania...
One of the UK’s oldest inns with stunning beer garden and ‘dungeon’ named the best pub in England
The Sun
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August 2, 2025
A HISTORIC inn believed to be one of the oldest in the UK has just been named the best in England by the AA. The 2025 AA B&B Awards identify the best places to stay across the UK, with a number of different categories. 6 The George Inn in Norton...
The 'new cotton bud'. Why this plastic product littering Scotland should be banned
The Herald (Scotland)
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August 2, 2025
A group of 20 organisations, including campaigns, charities and businesses, has issued the letter urging the Scottish Government to ban them. Flossers join a long list of personal hygiene and other products that have littered Scotland's...
Lidl surpasses Morrisons as UK’s fifth largest grocer for food and drink sales
Retail Gazette
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August 1, 2025
Lidl has surpassed Morrisons to become the fifth largest supermarket in the UK in terms of food and drink revenues. The German discounter’s food and drink market share hit 7.7% during the 52 weeks to 13 July, compared to Morrisons’ 7.6%,...
Going green: Wind farms may fulfill urgent UK energy needs
Luton Herald & Post
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August 2, 2025
I heard Donald Trump ranting about wind farms near his golf course, is he right about them? In a visit to Scotland, the American President moaned about renewable energy, particularly wind turbines however, his comments about them and particularly...
Budget UK supermarket recalls popular chicken product over dangerous health risk as shoppers warned ‘do NOT eat’
The Sun
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August 2, 2025
A MAJOR supermarket has urgently recalled a product over a possible health risk. Customers have been warned not to eat the popular item as it could be lethal. 1 Red Hen Tempura 4 Chicken Steaks have been recalled from LidlCredit: fsai.ieLidl has...
Lancashire town named among UK's best all-rounder staycation spots
Lancashire Telegraph
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August 2, 2025
UK Holiday Park provider Away Resorts has suggested the best places to have a break, whether you’re looking for something for a couples getaway, pet-friendly accommodation or a family weekend away with the kids. According to TripAdvisor data,...
Forget 5-a-day - this is the number of plant-based foods you need for a healthy diet, new study reveals
Woman & Home
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August 2, 2025
The 5-a-day slogan was invented in the late 1980s in America, before finding its way to the UK in the early 2000s. It was based on the idea that we need 400g of fruit and vegetables every day to reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke,...
3 beaten-down UK shares to consider before the rebound!
The Motley Fool UK
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August 2, 2025
UK shares have been on a fantastic winning streak in 2025. The FTSE 100 has climbed by over 10% reaching a new record high, with the FTSE 250 not too far behind. Yet despite delivering robust growth, plenty of stocks are still trading at...