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.
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 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 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.
Walsall Council has withdrawn a stop notice against the Rooftop Food Court after compliance.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.
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.
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.
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.
Tesco urgently recalls its Celery Fruit and Nut Salad over undeclared mustard. Customers with an allergy are warned not to eat it and to return for a full refund.
Ofsted inspectors found high caseloads are hindering Dudley Council's children's services. While social workers are dedicated, service delivery remains inconsistent. Read the full report.
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.
West Midlands Fire Service issues a 'Fast. Fierce. Fatal.' warning over lithium-ion battery fires after a sharp increase in incidents. Learn how to charge devices safely.
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.