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Shoplifting hits record high in south west London

Shoplifting in south west London has hit an all-time high, with Croydon the worst affected borough, new Met Police data

How to shop for fruit in the cost of living crisis

Whether it’s Costa Rican bananas, South African grapes, Mediterranean oranges or French pears, getting your five-a-day is a pinch to

International Women's Day: The Tampon Tax

International Women’s Day: are UK retailers embracing equity?

According to research from Tax Policy Associates, UK retailers are still profiting from the tampon tax that was scrapped at

Twickenham family business boasts full tomato crates while supermarket shelves remain empty

A family business in Twickenham avoided the fruit and vegetable shortages that have plagued UK supermarket shelves over the past

We’ve cracked the definitive hot cross buns list this Easter

The ultimate taste test has been carried out so you know where to buy your hot cross buns for Easter.

Here are the Christmas opening hours you need for an eleventh-hour dash in south west London

As the country prepares for a very Covid Christmas, many major stores unveiled their longest ever opening hours in the

Meet the creative dumpster-diving chef launching Notting Hill’s first surplus food restaurant

We’re all guilty of throwing stale bread, overripe fruit or an abundance of limp lettuces, now a Notting Hill restaurant is

Wimbledon Wombles and Keep Britain Tidy welcome 5p plastic bag charge

The Wombles of Wimbledon, along with their Keep Britain Tidy friends, are welcoming the introduction of the 5p plastic bag

Below the breadline: Lambeth ‘social supermarket’ tackles family food poverty with baskets of bargains

As the furore over high street supermarkets’ waste food grows, a Lambeth ‘social supermarket’ has been a quiet success, providing

Superstores vs stalls: A look at why people love Balham Farmers’ Market

Summary: Some still prefer to know where their food comes from. Image: London farmers’ markets have felt the full force

Richmond residents critical of Boris Johnson’s plans to overhaul London’s police stations

Summary: One of the proposed ideas is for some stations to be replaced with counters placed in supermarkets and cafes.

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