Aldi’s 89p Raspberry Jam Tops Taste Test, Outscores Premium Hartley’s Thursday, February 26, 2026 aldi jam tastetest raspberry supermarket budget hartleys lidl food preserves A recent taste test has revealed that Aldi’s £0.89 raspberry jam outperforms even well-established premium brands like Hartley’s. Conducted by the Daily Dish, the test compared budget jams from Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, … Read More
Cotswold Council Confirms Financial Stability, Rules Out Need for Bailout Thursday, February 26, 2026 cotswold council budget finance reserves capitalinvestment decarbonisation localgovernment taxincrease financialstability Cotswold District Council has announced that its financial position remains healthy and secure, eliminating any need for a government bailout. This assurance comes after councillors approved the council’s budget for the … Read More
Tewkesbury Borough Council Approves 3.34% Council Tax Increase, Maintaining One of the Lowest Rates Nationally Wednesday, February 25, 2026 tewkesbury counciltax budget localgovernment taxincrease councilservices finance budgetapproval ruralcouncil borough Residents of Tewkesbury will face a 3.34% increase in their council tax for borough services starting April, keeping Tewkesbury among the lowest council tax rates in the country. Tewkesbury Borough Council has approved a net … Read More
Brimscombe Port Set for Temporary Use as Stroud Council Approves Budget and Tax Increase Wednesday, February 25, 2026 brimscombe stroud council budget tax development funding redevelopment climate localplan Stroud District Council has approved a budget for the upcoming financial year that includes a £10,000 allocation to explore temporary uses for the historic Brimscombe Port site. This inland port, dating back to the 1780s, is … Read More
Government Provides £15.5m Loan to Rescue Gloucester City Council from Financial Crisis Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester council bailout loan funding localgovernment overspend recovery finance budget Gloucester City Council is set to receive a crucial £15.5 million loan from the Government after Labour ministers approved the financial rescue package for the struggling authority. This intervention is part of a broader … Read More
I tried brown sauce from Aldi, Lidl, M&S and more — a 99p bottle rivalled HP Tuesday, February 24, 2026 brown sauce aldi hp sauce lidl asda m&s sainsbury’s taste test condiment budget Brown sauce is a staple for many, especially when enhancing classics like bacon and sausage sandwiches. I’m a devoted HP sauce fan — its bold, tangy flavour is a must-have at my breakfast table and a key ingredient in dishes … Read More