Sainsbury's Free Christmas Food Giveaway Details
Sainsbury's is giving away free surplus fruit and vegetables on Christmas Eve to support families and cut food waste. Find out how to get involved.
Sainsbury's is giving away free surplus fruit and vegetables on Christmas Eve to support families and cut food waste. Find out how to get involved.
The Range has been ordered to pay over £412,000 after mice and rats were found gnawing Easter eggs and leaving droppings across a Midlands store. Read the full details of the hygiene breach.
A popular viral chocolate treat has been urgently recalled due to undeclared peanuts. The Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies not to eat the product. Check your cupboards now.
UK pet owners praise Animed's reliable delivery service for specialised pet food, offering up to 10% off subscriptions for dogs, cats, and small animals. Discover the savings.
The first three food vendors for the huge new Alfred Works food hall in Digbeth have been confirmed. All are making their Birmingham debut, bringing Birria Ramen, Palestinian and East African flavours to the city in 2026.
New NHS data reveals Birmingham hospitals have the UK's highest flu patient numbers, with figures more than double those in Manchester. See the full regional breakdown.
Staff and residents at Iris Court Care Home in Stevenage launch their second annual Christmas food bank and toy drive for The Food Shed, supporting local families in need during the festive season.
Asda urgently recalls George Home cushions and seat pads due to fire safety concerns. Customers told to stop use immediately and return for a full refund.
Aldi is letting customers book its £3.30 Too Good To Go 'Surprise Bags' up to five days early this Christmas to cut food waste. Find out the key dates and how to save.
Disaronno Originale liqueur is urgently recalled due to potential glass fragments in specific 700ml bottles. Check batch codes and return product. Safety alert issued by the FSA.
Dentists in England will receive higher payments for NHS emergency appointments from April 2026 under Labour government plans, aiming to improve patient access and save costs.
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.
Junior doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from December 17th after BMA members overwhelmingly rejected a government offer. The walkout coincides with record flu cases, sparking a patient safety row.
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.
Over 600 people protest Walsall NHS Trust's plan to close Hollybank House stroke unit. Trust cites £500k upgrade costs, proposes moving services to Wolverhampton. Campaigners fear loss of local care.
A new survey reveals the Birmingham streets women actively avoid after reporting catcalling, assault, and being followed. Calls grow for urgent safety improvements.
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.
A clinical nutritionist warns UK shoppers to check apple PLU codes. Codes starting with 3 or 4 indicate non-organic fruit with synthetic wax and pesticides. Seek code 9 for organic. Learn the safe washing method.
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.
The NHS warns of an unprecedented winter flu wave, with hospitalisations 56% higher than last year and no sign of a peak. Health leaders urge the public to get vaccinated and use services wisely.
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.
The NHS faces an 'unprecedented flu wave' with hospitalisations 56% higher than last year. Health chiefs urge eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and ease pressure on hospitals.
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%.
The NHS faces an unprecedented winter flu wave with record hospitalisations. Health chiefs urge eligible people to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and the health service.
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.
Conservative councillors demand a public safety emergency in Birmingham after stabbings, but Labour says crime is falling and action is already a top priority. Read the full debate.
A common fridge storage error is putting families at risk of food poisoning. Experts warn raw meat must be stored on the bottom shelf to prevent dangerous cross-contamination.