WITH Christmas just days away, most of us will be feeling the pinch after forking out on presents and gifts for our loved ones. And with skyrocketing bills, soaring costs and the current cost of living crisis, it’s no wonder that we will be feeling the strain on our budgets. 5 Dominique Dyer is… I’m a yellow sticker … Read more
FOOD is an integral part of Christmas festivities, from cheese platters to pigs in blankets and the quintessential turkey. A case of food poisoning will no doubt put a damper on festivities – and you might unwittingly leave your guests feeling ill if you commit key “food hygiene fails” while… Urgent warning over six ‘food … Read more
A MOTHER has revealed that she charges her family to come to her home for Christmas dinner. Abi Richards, 35, explained that she intends on asking for £25 per head for her Aldi and Tesco Christmas meal, which includes gammon, 8p vegetables and frozen Yorkshire puddings. 3 A savvy mum has left… Trolls call me … Read more
IT’s been a tough year for hospitality with a number of chain restaurants disappearing from the high street. Rising bills, increasing labour costs and high guest expectations have all made it a tough environment for restaurants. 1 A number of restaurant groups have shuttered sites in 2024Credit:… All the restaurant chains that have closed branches … Read more
NESTLE has axed a beloved Christmas chocolate treat, and shoppers are gutted. Fans of After Eight will no longer be able to savour the mint chocolate in straw form. 1 Shoppers used to be able to purchase the 110g tubs for £2 at Asda and other major supermarkets Nestle has officially ceased… Nestle confirms it … Read more
A BOFFIN who helped design breathalysers has himself been banned for drink-driving. Dr Richard Lacey, 70, mounted a roundabout in his car after drinking wine and beer with lunch. 2 Dr Richard Lacey (pictured in 1989) helped design breathalysersCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd Lacey, who is now retired… Scientist who helped design breathalysers caught DRINK DRIVING … Read more
CHOCOLATE fans have travelled across the world and queued for hours as it arrives in the UK – following a viral craze that drew millions. Lindt’s “Dubai Style” flavour garnered over 90 million views on TikTok and has led to 10-hour queues to get a taste of it. 5 It features a crunchy pistachio… Lindt’s … Read more
WHILE IT may be somewhere you tend to pop to for a quick lunch or dinner on the road, some McDonald’s are worth lingering at. There are several outposts of the iconic fast food restaurant that are so beautiful they could be considered landmarks in their own right. 15 Some McDonald’s around the… The 15 … Read more
A BBC chef with two Michelin stars has unveiled plans for a £20million hotel and restaurant inside a luxury castle – set to launch next year. Trocadero’s Restaurant and Cocktail Bar will be the second restaurant run by former MasterChef judge Michel Roux Junior within the grounds of… BBC chef with 2 Michelin stars unveils … Read more
THE exact amount Brits will spend on fancy Christmas party food and decorations has been revealed. More than £2.2 billion extra will be spent this Christmas on fancy party food, decorations and trivia games across the nation. 1 Adults are spending £5.64 more on Christmas decor than they did last… Exact amount Brits will spend … Read more