Record Christmas grocery spend hits £13.8bn as Brits save smart
UK festive grocery sales rose 3.8% to a record £13.8bn as shoppers balanced spending with savvy budget choices. Discover the trends that defined Christmas 2025.
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Yamagata Fights to Keep Japan's Ramen Capital Title
Yamagata, Japan's self-proclaimed ramen kingdom, battles Niigata for culinary supremacy. Discover the city's noodle obsession, its historic roots, and the surprising health risks behind the beloved comfort food.
Discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl hit record Christmas market share
Aldi and Lidl achieved their highest-ever Christmas market share in the UK as cost-conscious shoppers switched to discounters and own-label products. Discover the full festive spending breakdown.
Tesco brings back retro Value stripes in 2026 price push
Tesco is resurrecting its nostalgic blue-and-white Value branding as part of a major price-cutting campaign on 3,000 branded items, aiming to compete with discount rivals. Discover the new deals.
Aldi and Lidl smash Christmas sales records
Aldi and Lidl report record-breaking Christmas sales as UK shoppers prioritise value. Aldi sales hit £1.65bn, while Lidl saw a 10% surge. Discover the festive shopping trends.
Heated Rivalry Review: The 2025 TV Hit Examined
Our review of the 2025 TV phenomenon 'Heated Rivalry' cuts through the hype. Is the steamy ice hockey romance worth the buzz? Stream on Sky and NOW from January 10, 2026.
Heated Rivalry Exposes Hockey's Culture of Silence
Crave and HBO's hit series 'Heated Rivalry' spotlights ice hockey's enduring struggle with LGBTQ+ visibility, questioning why the NHL still treats openness as a problem. Explore the paradox.
Trump's forceful Monroe Doctrine revival alarms Latin America
Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy pivot to the Americas, reviving a Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century, risks regional instability and a refugee crisis. Explore the high-stakes strategy.
Nadal picks Federer as his ultimate tennis rival
Rafael Nadal reveals Roger Federer was his 'greatest rival', despite more matches against Novak Djokovic. Dive into the stats of the iconic 'Big Three' era.
Boxing Day 2025 Supermarket Opening Times Guide
Find out which UK supermarkets are open on Boxing Day 2025 and their revised trading hours. Plan your festive shopping with our essential guide to store closures and openings.
Khan's 'Hot Takes' on Tube Fuel London-NYC Rivalry
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declared London the world's best city on a US talk show, sparking a friendly transatlantic debate. Discover his beans confession and the political subtext.
Supermarket own-brand cola beats Coca-Cola on price
A blind taste test reveals which supermarket own-brand cola rivals the real Coca-Cola for a fraction of the price. Discover the winner that costs just 49p.
Supermarket own-brand butter beats Lurpak in taste test
Aldi's Nordpak has been crowned the UK's best spreadable butter, beating Lurpak on taste and price in a blind test by Which?. Discover the full ranking and where to find the best value.
Heated Rivalry UK release date teased for steamy hockey drama
The X-rated Canadian drama 'Heated Rivalry', hailed the sexiest show of 2025, is finally set for a UK release. Get the latest on the forbidden hockey romance that has fans hooked.
Aldi's £9.99 Champagne Sells Out, Forces 4-Bottle Limit
Aldi has been forced to impose a strict four-bottle purchase limit on its award-winning Nicolas de Montbart Champagne, now just £9.99, as festive demand soars by 76%. Grab yours while stocks last!
Trump's AI order blocks state regulation, a win for tech
Donald Trump signs executive order limiting AI regulation, a victory for tech lobbyists. OpenAI faces Google rivalry, while firms explore orbital data centres. Analysis of Silicon Valley's political influence.
Aldi Cheapest for Christmas Groceries, Survey Finds
Aldi named cheapest supermarket for festive groceries in Choice survey, with a £26 gap to rivals. New laws threaten £10m fines for price gouging from July.
New Lidl store and homes planned for Croydon's Hamsey Green
Lidl submits fresh plans for a mixed-use development in Croydon, featuring a supermarket, 13 new homes, and creating up to 40 jobs. Residents can view the proposals now.
Best to Worst 2025 Christmas Supermarket Adverts Ranked
Our food writer ranks the 2025 Christmas adverts from UK supermarkets like Asda, Tesco, and M&S. Discover which festive campaigns stole the show and which fell flat.
Best and Worst Christmas Sandwiches 2025 Revealed
Sandwich expert Max Halley rates the UK's 2025 festive sandwiches from Aldi, Pret, M&S and more. Discover which high-street offerings made the nice list and which were a total turkey.
Southgate names three teams England must avoid in World Cup draw
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has identified Japan, Colombia, and Scotland as the tricky opponents to dodge in Friday's 2026 World Cup draw. Get the full story and analysis.
50 Cent's Diddy Feud & Netflix Documentary Explained
The explosive feud between 50 Cent and Sean 'Diddy' Combs is detailed in a new Netflix documentary. Explore the decades of insults, legal battles, and the mogul's prison sentence.
UK Fans Desperate for Hit Series Heated Rivalry
British TV fans are devastated as the hit sports romance series Heated Rivalry remains unavailable in the UK. Find out why this 'masterpiece' has the world hooked and when it might finally arrive.
Aldi recalls chocolate over undeclared peanut allergy risk
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to possible peanut contamination not listed on packaging. Customers urged to return product for full refund.
Lidl Wrapped: Festive paper shows UK's top grocery buys
Lidl unveils 'Lidl Wrapped' festive wrapping paper, showcasing the top products bought in 10 UK cities. Free gift-wrapping stations open from 4th-17th December.
Lidl Plans New Croydon Store on Long-Vacant Site
Lidl has submitted fresh plans for a supermarket and housing in Hamsey Green, Croydon, promising 40 jobs and new homes on a site vacant for over a decade. Read more and find out how to view the proposals.
Aldi Recalls Dairyfine Gonks Over Peanut Allergy Risk
Aldi urgently recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks due to undeclared peanut content. Customers with allergies warned not to consume. Return product for full refund.
Aldi's £6 wine triumphs over £125 restaurant bottle
Aldi's new premium wine range includes a £6.29 Stellenbosch Chardonnay that outperformed a £125 restaurant wine in blind tasting. Discover the best bottles for Christmas.
New Aldi opens in South London for Christmas
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
Turner and Constable: Tate Britain's Rivalry Show
Tate Britain's new exhibition pits JMW Turner against John Constable, revealing how both artists radically transformed British landscape painting. Discover their enduring relevance today.
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