Official inquiry launched into Asda's £600m deal to buy the Co-op's petrol stations Asda is owned by the Lancashire-based billionaire Issa brothers and private equity firm TDR Capital Birmingham Post · Jan 17, 2023
Co-op chaos as shoppers descend on store to snap up last day bargains One shopper was seen filling 12 carrier bags of food and wheeling away a trolley full of eggs Manchester Evening News · Jan 14, 2023
I went looking for Prime energy drink and eventually found it hidden away in small shop Prime is disappearing off the shelves in places like Aldi and Asda as soon as they stock it — but a twist of fate meant I found one, albeit at way above the recommended retail price Wales Online · Jan 8, 2023
Sainsbury's shopper cuts her weekly food run from £49 to £3.50 using simple trick Avid bargain-hunter Leia Winch used her local supermarket loyalty scheme to collect points and then transferred these into coupons to use on her weekly food shop. Edinburgh Live · Jan 8, 2023
Shoppers spend a third more to buy online groceries on delivery apps - plus fees Pret’s 40g sea salt crisps were £1.30 in-store but nearly 35% more on Deliveroo and Uber Eats at £1.75. The findings come as the cost of fresh food has increased by 15% year-on-year Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023
'I was haunted by hatred for years... but now I've found peace' "I walked past the letters on the way to school and thought 'there's that sign again.' Then the next day, I would think the same thing again, 'there's that sign again,' and the next day, 'there's that sign again'...over and over. Every day." Manchester Evening News · Jan 7, 2023
Man arrested on suspicion of kidnap after vulnerable pensioner disappears Timothy Hatcher, 69, was last seen almost three weeks ago on December 18 at the Co-op in Meadgate Avenue, Essex Police said. The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023
Hero Glasgow man speaks of 'surreal' moment he caught baby thrown to safety Ryan McGeachie, aged 30, was walking home from the shops when he heard a worried mum screaming from Harley Street, he jumped into action and sprinted to the scene Glasgow Live · Jan 7, 2023
Asda, Co-op and Iceland products pulled from shelves Stores have recalled a number of items in recent weeks Liverpool Echo · Jan 7, 2023
Popular cantina which started in Manchester to close following financial struggles "We are open for four more weeks, so please come get involved and see us off with a bang" Manchester Evening News · Jan 6, 2023
Sainsbury's shopper slashes weekly shop from £49 to £3.50 - here's how The savvy shopper shared several little tips which add up to one big saving Nottingham Post · Jan 6, 2023
Meal deals at Sainsbury's, Tesco, Boots and Co-op compared in our taste test One particular item was heaven Bristol Post · Jan 6, 2023
Sainsbury's shopper shares tip that slashed her weekly food shop from £49 to £3.50 "I managed to get the weekly shop from Sainsbury's for just £3.58 reduced from £48.58" Manchester Evening News · Jan 5, 2023
Shoppers say Wilko financial struggles could be a 'blow' for Nottinghamshire The brand is Nottinghamshire's fourth-largest firm Nottingham Post · Jan 5, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 5, 2023 Why are milk bottle tops now white or clear? Supermarkets ditch coloured caps Coloured milk bottle caps are handy for shoppers but unfortunately come at an environmental cost
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 Co-op coffin factory workers begin further strike action over pay Stoppage at Glasgow site to continue until 16 January as months-long dispute continues
The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023 Coffin factory staff walk out as industrial action enters fourth month STAFF at the Co-op’s only UK coffin factory are taking further strike action in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions.
Insider UK · Jan 5, 2023 Coffin factory staff walk out as strike enters fourth month Workers in Govan began industrial action on Wednesday which will run to 16 January
Edinburgh Live · Jan 3, 2023 Edinburgh supermarkets stocking Easter eggs in first week of January as shoppers react We took to the streets of the capital to find big brand supermarket branches in the city are also stocking favourite treats with 2023 barely under way and three months to Easter.
Daily Mirror · Jan 3, 2023 Life on one of UK's cheapest streets where houses cost less than £50,000 Huddersfield in West Yorkshire has been revealed as having one of the UK's cheapest streets as residents say the area has "changed a lot" and makes for the perfect way to get on the property ladder
Daily Record · Jan 3, 2023 B&M shoppers fume at 'utter greed' of new chocolate display on shelves The discounted retailer is already gearing up for another holiday well in advance.
Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023 New towers, a groundbreaking arena and loads of homes: The big list of what's coming to Manchester in 2023 We take a look at the landmark developments coming to town next year
Manchester Evening News · Jan 1, 2023 The best things to see and do in Manchester in 2023 Whether you want to check out centuries-old architecture, dine at world-class restaurants or simply stroll the city's historic streets, there's plenty on offer in Manchester
Daily Record · Dec 31, 2022 Asda shoppers rave over 'cheap' air fryer that can cook a whole chicken The bargain find was posted on the Hot UK Deals Facebook page.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2022 Do you get ‘hangxiety’? How to cope with an anxious hangover We expect a sore head after a big night out, but the accompanying anxiety is harder to cope with. Why do we get ‘prangovers’, and how do we alleviate them? We ask the experts