Panic-buying hordes descended on supermarkets and shops today as the UK’s second national lockdown loomed on the horizon – snapping up clothes and even a snowman. Hundreds of customers lined up to get into stores, including Sainsbury’s and wholesalers Costco, ahead of the shutdown coming in on Thursday. And those hoping to stay at home … Read more
Did someone say LOCKDOWN? Panic-buyers form train of trolleys outside Sainsbury’s and Costco – as Morrisons shoppers face waiting until DECEMBER for home delivery in London Panic buyers descended on shops today to try and stock up their supplies Sainsbury’s and Costco seemed to have had the most eager customers It came after Boris Johnson … Read more
Extinction Rebellion activists launch new political party – by stealing trolleys of food from a London Sainsbury’s ‘because poverty sucks’ The members of the Beyond Politics party walked out of a Sainsbury’s with food They claimed they were giving away ‘free food’ before raiding the supermarket Staff didn’t stop the stunt, though two activists did … Read more
Doorknobs, handrails and shopping trolleys should be coated in copper to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to a top British scientist. Research has shown the deadly infection can survive and remain contagious on steel and plastic for three days. But the coronavirus is killed off within four hours on copper because of the metal’s … Read more
A ‘car wash’ for supermarket trolleys that emits an anti-viral spray could help the UK avoid a second coronavirus spike. The mobile ‘Clean Trolley’ contraption, which is has already been distributed in mainland Europe, can make 30 trolleys virus-free in less than under 30 seconds. Trolleys are easily moved through the machine and is sprayed … Read more
A great-grandmother died after testing positive for coronavirus on the same day as her husband – who saw her for one last kiss when they passed in a hospital corridor. Tributes have poured in after the death of Carol Kleiman, 78, who was admitted to St James’ Hospital in Leeds with her 83-year-old husband Harvey … Read more
Asda issues ‘no touch’ warning urging shoppers to only handle items they intend to buy to prevent coronavirus spread – while Aldi customers are told to only pick up trolleys they will use Aldi and Asda are encouraging customers to only touch items they will buy The policy is the latest measure introduced to limit … Read more