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Aldi has announced a recall of a number of its products from shelves as a precautionary measure. Aldi's supplier has recalled 10 products, explaining that they “do not meet the required standard”. This recall affects Scottish stores only. Customers have been urged not to consume the products and to return them to their nearest Aldi store, where they can receive a full refund. In its statement, Aldi said: “Anyone who bought these products should return them to their nearest store for a full refund. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”Aldi noted that this product recall has been put in place as a “precautionary” recall. Below you can find the full list of products affected by the recall, as well as their brands and barcode numbers.The products in this recall include:Aldi has remove...

Marks and Spencer really is on a roll right now. With refreshed stores and new-season lines that feel increasingly elevated, the high street favourite is turning out pieces that give far pricier labels a serious run for their money. The latest to get people is a £75 barn jacket that’s perfect for spring and looks strikingly similar to a £418 coat from Swedish brand Helsa.Helsa’s The Balmoral Jacket is a neutral-toned winter style crafted from a soft, cotton-rich fabric. It cinches at the waist with a drawstring tie, creating a shape that is flattering and fits depending on personal taste. It also has panel pockets finished with black stud fastenings. The high street alternative shares more than a passing resemblance. In fact, the similarities were enough to stop content creator Ellie Ev...

An American man currently living in the UK has delivered his honest, and very brutal, verdict after taking in the British seaside for the first time. Comedian and actor Russell Hicks, who is originally from California, admitted he "didn't know beaches could look like that" as he shared his review in an Instagram video.Posting after a visit to Brighton, he said: "There was no sand - it was just rocks and glass while everybody sat in knitwear crying in the rain." But his comments prompted a backlash from thousands of British Instagram users. One person said: "You really didn’t have to say you were American."We could tell by your ignorant opinions. Britain is a country of beautiful contrast. It takes a special kind of ignorance to not be able to grasp that. Back to California you go little...

The Love Island star has no plans to return to the UK (Image: JAMPRESSS)A Love Island star said she is "100 times happier" after turning her back on the "miserable" UK. Diamanté Laiva, who featured in series 11 of the reality show, uprooted her life in Kent last year and made the move to Vietnam, which has had 26-degree temperatures in February.Now residing in a luxurious flat in Da Nang, the 23-year-old claims she's enjoying increased disposable income, a warmer climate and an improved quality of life.Among the factors driving her departure was Britain's cost of living crisis, with rising rent making everyday life increasingly difficult to afford.The reality star privately rented a one-bedroom property in Gillingham, Kent - setting her back £950 excluding additional bills.A mere fracti...

Anyone who usually buys strawberries during the weekly shop has been alerted that they might not be able to get them this week. Shortages of certain fruits and vegetables have hit supermarkets due to weather issues in the areas where they're grown. People have been warned not to start panic buying though, as this will only make the problem worse. The constant rainy weather across the UK and Europe is making it difficult for certain fruit and vegetable crops. Analysis by The Grocer shows that strawberries are particularly badly affected, with gaps in Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury’s and Asda’s shelves.Weeks of rainy weather across Spain and Morocco is what's causing the supply issues. A 'significant proportion' of the UK's fresh produce comes from these areas at this time of year. Strawberry pro...

She shared the cheeky packing hack (Stock Image) (Image: Getty)If you’re not somebody who travels light, and instead, always struggles to pack everything you need to in your designated luggage space, then you’ll want to listen to a pilot’s wife's piece of advice so you can sneak a third bag onto the plane.It’s a hack that won’t get you in trouble with the airline you’re flying with, because they won’t be able to tell what you’ve carried on - so it’s a win-win situation.Laurie, who posts her travel tips on social media, wrote on Instagram: “After airport security and getting coffee and all the fun people watching that you do while walking to your airplane boarding area, do this."She demonstrated removing her cross-body bag and putting it on top of her bigger personal bag. Laurie then got...

If you're fed up having to out fork out cash simply to drop someone off at the airport, an expert from Which? may have just the cost-cutting solution you need. "Airport drop-off charges can sneak up on you, but there are ways to avoid paying more than you need to," she explained in a TikTok video.A five-minute stay at Manchester Airport's Terminals 1-3 will set you back £5, for 10 minutes it's £6.40, while up to half an hour results in a hefty £25 bill. At London Gatwick, meanwhile, there is ​​​​a​ minimum £10 charge ​​to use the designated drop-off zones in ​​​​​the​ North and South Terminals. ​​​Most airports require these charges to be paid before midnight the following day.The Which? expert continued in in her clip: "Something I never knew before I worked at Which? is that you don't...

British clothing retailer Boden are a favourite among many shoppers and with the brand now slashing 15% off everything on the website it's a great time to freshen up a wardrobe before spring's arrival. To take advantage of the sale all shoppers need to do is apply the code GR7V at checkout. While there is plenty to browse through online, we've spotted a charming pair of pumps that are simply 'perfect in every way' for the coming season. Boden's Thea Mary Jane Ballet Flats are typically £119, however, with the discount code, shoppers can pick up the Oxblood colour or Pink Peony for £40.46 as part of a deal stack.There's also two other designs to choose from (Dalmation and Check), which are also reduced down from £119 to £43.86. Ballet flats are timless, but have risen in popularity in re...

A stunning Kent town has been crowned the county's best place to live in 2025 (Image: Moonstone Images via Getty Images)A stunning Kent town has been crowned the county's best place to live in 2025, according to polling data. Lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos asked its readers to vote for their favourite local village, town or city to put down roots as part of its Top 300 Places to Live guide. Sevenoaks has taken the top spot, praised for its "stunning countryside, strong commuting links, social scene and ideal location". The town triumphed over nine other contenders from across Kent.Tunbridge Wells came in second place, with Folkestone in third, Faversham in fourth, and Tankerton completing the top five. Hero Brown, founder and editor-in-chief of Muddy Stilettos, said: "When people mo...

A beloved beauty spot frequented by dog walkers and other visitors alike is also a location where it's "lawful for farmers to shoot dogs to protect their livestock". Every spring, the matter of dogs roaming freely at Dartmoor National Park generates considerable discussion, particularly during the livestock breeding and ground-nesting bird season.Visitors to wild beauty spots such as Dartmoor may not be aware that livestock including sheep, cattle and ponies roam free on the open moorland, these animals are not wild, but owned by farmers - and one issue they face is dogs chasing or attacking livestock.In 2025, officers initiated an enquiry following a devastating dog attack in Devon which claimed the lives of 19 ewes and 24 lambs, while canine attacks on livestock throughout the UK resu...