The Co-op to help isolated communities avoid becoming 'cash deserts' The Co-op said its commitments would counter High Street bank closures Birmingham Post · Aug 11, 2022
Full list of banned summer items from major retailers – Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Costco, Co-op In the midst of record-breaking temperatures, major supermarkets from Aldi to M&S have taken action to ban summer essentials in response to calls from fire services Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022
CalMac faces blame for food shortages on island amid ferry row A HAULAGE firm which transports food to the Hebrides has blamed ferry failures for food shortages on the islands and rubbished CalMac’s… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2022
'Frankly a national outrage': Greater Manchester leaders and London Mayor hit out at decision to cut trains to and from capital People are unable to currently buy tickets for Manchester to London while the timetable is being slashed. Manchester Evening News · Aug 9, 2022
Supermarkets halt sales of disposable BBQs in London amid wildfire risk Ocado has stopped selling disposable barbeques “with immediate effect” Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2022
Glasgow coffin makers to strike in pay dispute as Unite say they 'deserve better' UNITE members employed in the manufacture of coffins for Co-op Funeralcare – the only source of coffins for the Co-op - have voted for strike… The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022
Gang stole £38,000 from Tesco and Co-op stores in month long spree The gang targeted stores after closing forcing open the electronic doors Liverpool Echo · Aug 9, 2022
Sledgehammer trio smashed into Co-op and Tesco stores and stole thousands The three burglars, who are part of an organised crime gang, made off with thousands breaking into Co-op and Tesco stores Manchester Evening News · Aug 9, 2022
Co-op Funeralcare workers vote for strike action in pay dispute The funeral directors has parlours across Lanarkshire with industrial action among its coffin-makers. Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022
Three dads who took £40,000 from seven shops in one month are jailed The Liverpool-based organised crime group targeted Co-op shops across the north west, arming themselves with "heavy duty" tools and breaking in after the premises had closed for the day. Manchester Evening News · Aug 9, 2022
Gang took £40,000 in cash after raiding seven convenience stores in a month Organised crime group armed with "heavy duty" tools targeted shops after they had closed for the day Liverpool Echo · Aug 8, 2022
Co-op won't sell disposable barbecues until it rains again "We want to play our part in addressing the impacts of the extraordinarily dry conditions" Bristol Post · Aug 8, 2022
People worry supermarkets are becoming ‘glum’ places amid the cost of living crisis Some people are struggling to buy food and are noticing empty shelves Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022
Asda shoppers criticise new packaging for ‘embarrassing poorer families’ One shopper called the branding ‘ridiculous’ - but others have praised the new range for helping families during the cost of living crisis Chronicle Live · Aug 8, 2022
Wales Online · Aug 6, 2022 Man was so poor he stole sandwiches from Poundland to survive Local community hub stepped in to help Steve Anthony, 42
Chronicle Live · Aug 6, 2022 Co-op to slim down range in its 2500 stores to reduce waste Reduced choice will 'focus on the key needs of our customers' according to a letter leaked to industry magazine
Nottingham Post · Aug 6, 2022 Asda, Tesco, Co-op and Aldi recall products and issue do not eat warning This could be in relation to various potential dangers including contamination
Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022 Heavy Edinburgh police presence spotted at popular capital woodland area A concerned resident said that they spotted several officers and Police Scotland have confirmed that they were responding to reports of concern for an individual.
Wales Online · Aug 5, 2022 Girl gang hunted after cigarettes worth hundreds of pounds and croissants stolen CCTV images have been released
Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022 Edinburgh Airport issues Fringe advice for travellers in August With the Edinburgh Fringe beginning today, and hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend throughout the month, Edinburgh Airport has issued advice to those travelling to the festival
Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022 Scotland households urged to turn heating on now to save thousands in winter Experts have said that people throughout Scotland should turn their boilers on now in order to save money later in the year amid the worsening cost of living crisis
Edinburgh Live · Aug 4, 2022 Shoppers race to stock up on £1 full size chocolate bars of favourite Christmas sweets Although Christmas is still a few months away yet, one well-known brand has launched full-sized chocolate bar versions of the sweets that are always bought for the big day.
Edinburgh Live · Aug 4, 2022 Couple praised for refusing to swap picnic tables with mother and baby The couple took to parenting forum Mumsnet to ask for advice following the awkward encounter - with people flocking to let them know they weren't unreasonable in rejecting the parent
Edinburgh Live · Aug 4, 2022 Edinburgh property: Inside the 8 bed 1800s house on the market for £1.5 million A "spectacular" 8-bedroom home is available to buy in the Newington area of Edinburgh for the price of £1.5 million, and comes with original features and a "picturesque" garden
Edinburgh Live · Aug 4, 2022 Lidl announces new giant Edinburgh store opening this month with 'exclusive offers' A new Lidl will be opening in Edinburgh later this month, and during its launch week there will be "exclusive" deals and discounts available on a wide range of products