Parul Sharma

Sainsbury's recommends chopping leftover fresh herbs, placing them in an ice cube tray with olive oil, and freezing them for later use. The supermarket also suggests freezing or repurposing courgettes, peppers, berries, pineapple, grapes, grated cheese, eggs and yoghurt. The advice is framed as a way to extend shelf life, save money and reduce the UK's substantial food waste, which WRAP estimates at around 6.4 million tonnes annually.

Rich Cross, known as the 'Service Station King', shares key warning signs for motorists using UK service stations, highlighting issues such as overcrowding, poor customer service, unclean toilets and site maintenance problems. He identifies standout locations including Lancaster Services and several distinctive bridge-style stations, while noting newer sites that emphasize environmental integration. He outlines qualities of an ideal service station, such as a variety of food brands, clean facilities, adequate EV chargers and easy access. Cross also evaluates top‑rated stations like Gloucester, Tebay, Rugby, Beaconsfield and Cairn Lodge, explaining why they consistently receive high praise.