I tested stouts as Guinness shortage starts to bite… winner was complex, creamy pint from brewery linked to sport star

I tested stouts as Guinness shortage starts to bite… winner was complex, creamy pint from brewery linked to sport star

THESE are dark times for Guinness drinkers as pubs up and down the country run dry – due to a viral TikTok trend. “Splitting the G” involves draining just enough from a pint glass in one gulp to leave the line between the remaining beer and its foamy head cutting through the letter “G”… I … Read more

Lidl is selling £1.49 winter essential that will keep your feet warm for up to 6 hours when out and about this weekend

Lidl is selling £1.49 winter essential that will keep your feet warm for up to 6 hours when out and about this weekend

IT’S set to be a freezing cold start to the year, so millions of us across the country will now be donning our warmest clothes. In fact, it’s going to be so icy that public health bosses have issued amber alert warnings across the whole of England. 2 The single-use heated insoles can be popped … Read more

I tested the best Dry January drinks in supermarkets – and winner was only £1.75 and paired perfectly with salty snacks

I tested the best Dry January drinks in supermarkets - and winner was only £1.75 and paired perfectly with salty snacks

BINNED booze for Dry January? If so, you are not alone. More than a quarter of us planned an alcohol-free start to the year – joining a growing tally of teetotallers. 8 Drinks expert Helena Nicklin tastes and rates a selection of alcohol-free alternatives to your favourite tipple as you tackle… I tested the best … Read more

High street shops had terrible 2024 with ‘drab’ December month as closures up by 28%

High street shops had terrible 2024 with 'drab' December month as closures up by 28%

HIGH street shops have had another ­terrible 12 months — with almost 13,500 closing for good. Around 37 a day shut in 2024, a 28 per cent rise on 2023 levels, according to the Centre For Retail Research. And the number of shoppers fell again, with December termed a “drab” month. Total UK… High street … Read more

Lidl launches new special range to keep you warm as snow storms loom across the UK & prices start from £2.99

Lidl launches new special range to keep you warm as snow storms loom across the UK & prices start from £2.99

LIDL fans can keep warm for less this January, as the budget supermarket launches a new range of winter clothes. The UK has been battered with wind and rain so far this year, with snow and ice warnings put in place by the Met Office for the rest of the week. 3 Lidl’s middle aisle … Read more

Major supermarket slashes prices on 100 essentials to match Aldi and Lidl

Major supermarket slashes prices on 100 essentials to match Aldi and Lidl

A MAJOR supermarket has slashed the price of 100 essentials to compete with rivals. Morrisons will price match Aldi and Lidl on everyday items and best-sellers in a new year boost for shoppers. 1 Morrisons is kicking off the New Year by expanding its Price Match with Aldi and LidlCredit:… Major supermarket slashes prices on … Read more

Lidl is selling a £20 dupe of Hotel Chocolat’s £99 Velvetiser

Lidl is selling a £20 dupe of Hotel Chocolat's £99 Velvetiser

SHOPPERS are going mad for Lidl’s £20 dupe of Hotel Chocolat’s £99 Velvetiser. For chocolate lovers this could be the perfect appliance for you. 2 Lidl’s great offer is available in the New YearCredit: Alamy The Silvercrest Kitchen Tools Milk Frother is available in stores from 2 January. It’s fit… Lidl is selling a £20 … Read more

We tested pre-mixed cocktails to ring in the New Year… £9 bottle was a clear winner & half the price of an M&S favourite

We tested pre-mixed cocktails to ring in the New Year… £9 bottle was a clear winner & half the price of an M&S favourite

YOU can’t beat ringing in the New Year with a cocktail in your hand – and even better if it’s an easy-peasy pre-mixed one! Whether you are hosting a party to welcome 2025, or just need to supply something to sip at midnight so you don’t arrive empty handed then ready-made tipples are the… We … Read more

Major supermarket slashes price of ‘luxury’ £60 artificial Christmas trees to just £7.50

Major supermarket slashes price of 'luxury' £60 artificial Christmas trees to just £7.50

A LEADING supermarket has dramatically reduced the price of 6.5ft Christmas trees by 88%. Tesco is selling 6.5ft luxury artificial alpine snow trees for just £7.50. 1 Unfortunately, the offer isn’t available online, so you’ll need to head to your local store to check if there’s still stockCredit:… Major supermarket slashes price of ‘luxury’ £60 … Read more