Asda in Birmingham will become first supermarket store in UK to dish out Covid vaccines

An Asda store in Birmingham will become the first supermarket in the country to dish out the Covid-19 vaccine this month, as Number10 says it will trial 24/7 jabs to ramp up the scheme. The store is transforming its clothing section to host the centre from its in-store pharmacy, which will have the capacity to … Read more

‘Man in his 20s is shot dead’ outside supermarket in South Yorkshire

‘Man in his 20s is shot dead’ outside supermarket in South Yorkshire sparking huge police response Police had reports of shooting outside Farmfoods in Mexborough, Doncaster Onlookers described scenes of ‘chaos’ as paramedics battled to save a man’s life Witnesses told how armed officers descended on the street earlier tonight  Claim a man in his 20s … Read more

Shoppers are seen without masks in Tesco and Asda – as supermarket staff call for police help

Supermarket giant Morrison’s last night vowed to ban shoppers who refused to wear masks – as Boris Johnson ordered customers to follow rules.  The groceries chain – who have at least 494 stores – said they would take the hardline action as coronavirus rampaged through the UK.  It came as one shopworkers’ union said today it … Read more

Supermarket shelves hit by Brexit port chaos and staff shortages as stores run low on fruit and veg

We’re fresh out of fresh food! Supermarket shelves are hit by Brexit port chaos and staff shortages as stores start to run low on fruit and veg Gaps are appearing on fruit and vegetable shelves due to Brexit red tape at ports Lettuce, cauliflower packs and oranges are ‘out of stock’ in Tesco’s in some areas Supermarket … Read more

Supermarket shelves stripped bare on first day of third lockdown

Supermarket shelves have been stripped bare of fresh vegetables, bread and toilet roll on the first day of Britain’s third national lockdown. Queues formed outside stores last night ahead of the start of the new restrictions, in which Britons have been told to stay at home, other than to make essential trips. Grocery shopping comes … Read more

Supermarket shelves begin to empty of toilet roll and frozen food

Shoppers have raided some supermarket shelves after Boris Johnson‘s lockdown announcement for England – but chains insist they still have good availability. Video footage filmed at a Tesco branch in South Woodford, North East London, after 9pm last night showed limited stock left of toilet roll and kitchen roll. Other pictures showed empty frozen food … Read more

Britain’s supermarket shelves may empty as France’s Covid ban on British truckers

Britain’s supermarket shelves may stand empty as France‘s Covid-19 ban on British lorries is set to stop Continental hauliers bringing in vital festive food supplies.  The Port of Dover closed to all accompanied vehicles leaving the UK tonight for the next 48 hours after France imposed an inbound travel ban following the mutant Covid-19 strain which … Read more

Asda is cheapest UK supermarket for the SEVENTH month running

Asda is cheapest UK supermarket for the SEVENTH month running: Basket of 42 everyday groceries costs £106 from the retailer – while Tesco is more expensive than Morrisons and Iceland Alertr team tracked items from the government-based Consumer Price Index ‘shopping basket’ over a four-week period during the month of October Ocado was the most … Read more

FEMAIL taste tests 25 supermarket mince pies in search of the best

M&S Made Without 4 Mince Pies Rating: £2.50 for pack of four Despite my preconceptions about gluten free food, I found these were extremely tasty. The shortbread crust was delicious and very addictive, and the filling was fresh and tangy. – Jessica Rach Jessica was shocked at how much she loved this gluten-free treat Iceland … Read more

Iceland supermarket says it ‘stands ready’ to help vaccine roll-out with its freezer lorries

The boss of frozen food giant Iceland says the supermarket ‘stands ready to support’ in rolling out Pfizer/BioNTech’s coronavirus vaccine after the jab today sealed approval from the UK’s medical regulator. Amid scenes of joy at the historic breakthrough this morning, there have been concerns over how best to transport and store the vaccine because … Read more