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Birmingham B&M store gets zero hygiene rating

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.

Apple Sticker Codes: What 3, 4 & 9 Mean for Your Health

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.

Food banks warn of winter crisis in West Midlands

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 at breaking point ahead of winter surge

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.

Kepak trial: Worker lost arm in machine at meat plant

A 22-year-old man had his arm amputated after it became trapped in a machine at a Kepak meat plant in Merthyr Tydfil. The company is on trial for alleged health and safety failures. Read the full court report.

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