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Creative Recipes for Christmas Leftovers
Discover ingenious recipes from top chefs like Rosie Birkett and Yotam Ottolenghi to transform festive leftovers into delicious meals, reducing waste and savouring the post-Christmas calm.
How to Safely Reheat Your Christmas Leftovers
A food hygiene expert reveals the safest methods for reheating Christmas turkey, vegetables, and more to avoid food poisoning this Boxing Day. Follow these essential tips.
Glass containers transform UK leftover storage
Discover how switching to microwaveable glass food containers can drastically reduce food waste and washing up for British families, especially after big holiday meals.
Chef's Thrifty Salsa Verde Recipe Uses Excess Herbs
Discover Tom Hunt's easy, make-ahead salsa verde recipe. This versatile green sauce elevates any roast or grilled dish and is a brilliant way to prevent food waste. Try it today!
Climate crisis drives up UK Christmas food prices
Extreme weather and fragile supply chains are pushing up the cost of festive staples like cranberries and wheat, raising fears over future UK food security and stability. Discover the climate link to your Christmas shop.
Why a Spicy Scotch Egg is This Family's Twixmas Essential
Food writer Jimi Famurewa reveals why his mother's peppery homemade scotch egg is the non-negotiable centrepiece of his family's festive leftovers. Discover the recipe and its surprising West African connections.
Hounslow bin collection changes over Christmas and New Year
Hounslow Council announces revised bin collection dates over the festive period, with disruptions until January 12. Find your new collection day and details on free Christmas tree recycling.
Ealing Christmas bin collection changes explained
Ealing Council announces revised bin collection schedules from Christmas Day until January 19. Find your new dates and details for free Christmas tree disposal.
UK bins 216 million children's clothes each year
A shocking 216 million pieces of children's clothing are thrown away in the UK annually, worn just 20 times on average. Discover the sustainable innovations aiming to tackle this waste crisis.
South Korea's kimchi industry struggles against Chinese imports
South Korea's iconic kimchi faces a pricing crisis at home, with cheaper Chinese imports now dominating the market. Discover the cultural and economic battle for the nation's soul food.
Activists dressed as Santa steal food for needy in Canada
Activists in Santa and elf costumes stole groceries from a Montreal supermarket to feed the hungry, protesting corporate greed amid a cost-of-living crisis. Read the full story.
Hackney Christmas bin collection dates and free tree drop-off
Hackney Council announces revised waste collection dates over Christmas and New Year. Find out your new collection day and how to dispose of your real tree for free from January 2.
Atlanta's Food Divide: How Trump's Economy Impacts Shopping
A Guardian report from Atlanta reveals starkly different experiences of food affordability under Trump's second term, from soaring pantry demand to luxury caviar bumps. Discover the economic divide on your plate.
UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed
The UK government has announced a watershed ban on TV ads for HFSS foods before 9pm. Discover how this new policy aims to tackle childhood obesity and its impact on the food industry.
Naples named world's best food city; UK absent from top 30
A new study reveals the world's top food destinations. Naples takes the crown, but no UK city made the top 30. Discover the full list and the Italian dominance.
EU 'sausage' name ban for plant-based products backed by meat lobby
The European Parliament has voted to ban plant-based products from using names like 'sausage'. Critics argue the move, backed by the meat industry, misleads consumers and stifles innovation. Discover the implications for sustainable food.
Leyton's Weekly Night Market Approved for 2026
Leyton Calling has secured permission to open a permanent weekend night market in East London from February 2026, featuring global street food, drinks, and live music.
UK Record Attempt: Eating World's Hottest Chicken Tenders
A journalist's quest to break a UK record by eating Dave's Hot Chicken's Carolina Reaper tenders in Soho leads to searing pain and a cautionary tale about extreme spice. Discover the full fiery story.
How South Korea's smart bins slash food waste
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
L'Oreal Anti-Ageing Cream Now Under £14 on Amazon
The dermatologist-approved L'Oreal Age Perfect day cream, praised for reducing wrinkles and boosting radiance, has been slashed from £29.99 to just £13.99. Discover the key ingredients and glowing customer reviews.
H&F Festive Bin Dates & Tree Recycling Guide
Hammersmith and Fulham Council announces revised bin collection dates over Christmas and New Year, plus details for real Christmas tree recycling from January 5. Check your new schedule now.
Fight Food Waste with a Creamy Yogurt Panna Cotta
Shocked by UK yogurt waste? Chef Tom Hunt's silky, agar-agar set panna cotta recipe rescues excess yogurt. Discover this simple, refreshing dessert and reduce food waste today.
First Look: London's Biggest Food Hall Opens in Leicester Square
Market Place Food Hall has opened in London's West End with five floors of surprisingly affordable food from 16 traders. Discover the must-try dishes and why it's a game-changer for pre-theatre dining.
Food safety warning over Dubai-style chocolate bars
The UK's Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate after finding undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
FSA Warning: Allergy Risk in Dubai-Style Chocolate
The Food Standards Agency warns consumers with allergies to avoid Dubai-style chocolate bars due to undeclared peanut and sesame. Read the full safety alert.
UK Food Watchdog Issues Dubai Chocolate Allergy Alert
The Food Standards Authority warns consumers with allergies to avoid popular Dubai-style chocolate bars after finding undisclosed peanuts and sesame. Stay safe this festive season.
How to Make the Perfect Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar
Master the viral Dubai chocolate bar with our perfected recipe. This pistachio-crammed treat makes a superb Christmas gift. Discover tips for the perfect crunch, filling, and chocolate coating.
London's Best Christmas Sandwich 2025 Revealed
MyLondon's festive taste test crowns the capital's top Christmas sandwich for 2025. Discover which high street and independent offerings earned perfect scores and which ones failed to impress.
London primary school gets zero food safety rating
A South London primary school has been given a food hygiene rating of zero. Inspectors found major improvements were needed, but the school says the issue was isolated and has been fixed.
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