4 d. ago Brits tell 'booze untruths' and often lie about how much they drink

Millions of Brits lie to their doctors about their alcohol intake and have admitted to telling 'booze untruths' to downplay their drinking habits

Politics

5 d. ago Urgent 'unsafe to eat' alert as popular sweets could contain dangerous substance

The Food Standards Agency has ordered that the items be pulled from sale immediately

Events

7 d. ago Ginger hair makes comeback – but hairdressers are all calling it something else

Strawberry blond hair is the new must-have hairdo among celebrities including Billie Piper and Celia Imrie - but top stylists have been giving it a more palatable name for public consumption

Politics

7 d. ago My petty gripe: a large flat white is an oxymoron – a bastardisation of the drink Australia gave the world

The integrity of the flat white is being diluted by size inflation. It’s a sign that most people have no idea what they really want at allRead more petty gripesA flat white, as any self-respecting coffee drinker will tell you, should be a short, strong, balanced drink – espresso, a small amount of milk, minimal microfoam, absolutely no fluff. But a disturbing trend is sweeping Australia. Even in Melbourne – where people treat coffee with near-religious reverence – I’m now routinely asked: small or large flat white? I find myself regularly wincing into my keep cup.A large flat white is an oxymoron – a bastardisation of the drink Australia claims to have given the world. The moment it takes a larger form, it stops being a flat white and becomes something else entirely: a milky latte, ordered by those too afraid to admit that’s what they really want. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Popular Greater Manchester restaurant tells customers 'don't worry' as it gives bittersweet update

"It's been a tough journey, and without the bakery, we think we would have had to pack it in a long time ago"

Economics

2 w. ago Urgent warning as bottles of premium Scottish water brand recalled as customers told ‘do not drink’

SHOPPERS have been warned to ditch their drinks after bottles of premium Scottish water were urgently recalled over a potential safety risk. Waitrose issued the alert through the Food Standards Agency on Tuesday this week, telling customers not to drink certain bottles of its upmarket No1 Deeside Mineral Water. The scare affects 750ml bottles of...

Events

3 w. ago Waitrose issues 'do not consume' warning over drink which may contain glass fragments

Shoppers are being urged to return bottles to the store where they were purchased

Events

3 w. ago Waitrose issues 'do not consume' warning as popular drink found with glass inside

The Food Standards Agency has stated that this product is 'unsafe to drink' and should be returned for a full refund.

Events

3 w. ago Waitrose issues ‘do not drink’ warning over bottled water glass shard risk

The supermarket said the water may contain shards of glass

Events

3 w. ago 'Unsafe to drink' warning issued as Waitrose urgently recalls bottled water that could contain shards of glass

The supermarket said the products may pose a risk of injury if consumed and urged customers not to drink them.

Events

3 w. ago Urgent Waitrose recall as drink has 'possible presence of glass'

The Food Standards Agency said the items were unsafe

Politics

3 w. ago Waitrose issues urgent glass alert for popular drink and tells public 'do not consume it'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said in an update released this evening that Waitrose was recalling the water over the 'possible presence of glass fragments upon opening the bottles'

Events

4 w. ago Here's what Derek McInnes will be telling Hearts stars about the title he won't say in public yet – Ryan Stevenson

Stevo believes McInnes' answer on whether Hearts are challengers is only for public consumption

Politics