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Caroline Drummond obituary
Sustainable farming pioneer and driving force behind the charity LEAF
Rebecca Smithers
09, Jun, 2022 @3:40 PM
A hub for the village: how locals are buying up pubs at risk of closure
The rise of community pubs is slowing a long-term decline – and offering additional services like post offices and basic banking
Rebecca Smithers
29, May, 2022 @8:00 AM
Distillers lift UK growers’ spirits with summer fruit tipples
Cancellation of events left berries at risk of being dumped during Covid, but drink makers have found new uses for their flavours
Rebecca Smithers
24, Apr, 2022 @10:00 AM
Gay Hussar art: grandees who struck a pose for a free lunch
Cartoonist Martin Rowson captured the giants of Westminster as they dined in the famous London restaurant. Now the 63 sketches that once adorned its walls are heading to the National Portrait Gallery
Rebecca Smithers
12, Sep, 2021 @9:30 AM
Cut food waste at home by sniffing and tasting, urges new campaign
National government-backed initiative will replace ‘use by’ with ‘best before’ and urge people to judge for themselves
Rebecca Smithers
23, Jan, 2021 @2:55 PM
I got 11 parking fines after a mix-up over Zipcar rules
I owe more than £1,600 and cannot get the issue resolved with the car-sharing service
Rebecca Smithers
05, Jan, 2021 @7:00 AM
A 'Morrisons' van hit my car – but it turned out to be Ocado
The delivery lorry that hit my car and drove off, turned out to be operated by a different company
Rebecca Smithers
04, Jan, 2021 @7:00 AM
Breakthrough in UK’s slow-brewing move towards an eco-friendly cuppa
Co-op finally set to launch own brand plastic-free teabags after outcry over microplastics
Rebecca Smithers
03, Jan, 2021 @10:00 AM
Record number of Britons to take part in dry January
Sales of no and low alcohol alternatives rise during lockdown year
Rebecca Smithers Consumer affairs correspondent
31, Dec, 2020 @12:01 AM
Aldi to boost annual spending on UK-made food and drink by £3.5bn
More than 1,000 small firms in grocer’s supply chain expected to benefit from cash injection
Rebecca Smithers
30, Dec, 2020 @6:14 PM
UK public transport downturn to continue after pandemic ends
More than half of users will walk or cycle instead of taking buses and trains, Co-op survey finds
Rebecca Smithers Consumer affairs correspondent
30, Dec, 2020 @6:01 AM
Veganuary predicts biggest year as Covid lockdown inspires diet overhaul
Plant-based campaign sets target of 500,000 signatories worldwide
Rebecca Smithers Consumer affairs correspondent
29, Dec, 2020 @12:01 AM
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