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HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 - The Untold Story

Tories demand Waitrose to reinstate sacked worker over confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

The shoplifter fled, and Mr Smith ‘out of frustration’, threw a piece of a broken chocolate bunny

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Tories demand Waitrose worker 'disgracefully' sacked after tackling Easter egg thief is given his job back

Shadow home secretary Chris Philip said the supermarket had acted ‘disgracefully’ by dismissing 54-year-old Walker Smith

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Who Is Walker Smith? Waitrose Worker Sacked After 'Hero' Clash With Easter Egg Shoplifter Sparks Outrage

A long-serving supermarket worker was dismissed after confronting a shoplifter, sparking a national debate on retail safety and employee protection.

International Business Times UK · Apr 6

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Waitrose worker sacked after 17 years for confronting Easter egg thief

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The Independent UK · Apr 6

Waitrose employee sacked after confronting shoplifter stealing chocolate Easter eggs

Waitrose says current reports do not present the ‘full facts of the situation’

The Independent UK · Apr 5

Waitrose worker sacked after 17 years for confronting Lindt Easter egg shoplifter in Clapham store

Staff member says he was ‘demoralised’ after being dismissed following a brief struggle with a repeat thief

Evening Standard · Apr 5

Waitrose employee sacked after stopping shoplifter from taking Easter eggs

Walker Smith, 54, who worked for retailer for 17 years, says he grabbed bag from thief before they escaped

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5

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Lord Haskins obituary

Europhile farmer and businessman whose Northern Foods supplied ready meals to Marks & Spencer, Tesco and Waitrose

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

The best hot cross buns to enjoy this Easter weekend, taste-tested

I tried much more than a baker’s dozen, and these are the ones worth your dough

The Independent UK · Apr 3

Put away the Aperol and raise a glass to Hugo spritz, the drink of the summer

Created in Italy and made with elderflower liqueur, the cocktail is sweeter than Aperol spritz and lower in alcohol

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3

Cocoa-crazy: chocolate-infused liqueurs deserve their own moment

Few combinations tickle the flavour palate like booze and chocolate, it’s no wonder they mix well

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

Waitrose opening times for Easter 2026: Good Friday, Easter Monday and more

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The Independent UK · Apr 2

Larva lamped: Colin the Caterpillar loses to eight lookalikes in cake taste test

Which? testers complain M&S sponge is ‘too dry’ as Waitrose’s Cecil tops the tree with ‘best buy’ gong

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2

Clapham Riots Explained: How a Simple Social Media Trend Turned Clapham High Street Into a War Zone

A viral TikTok trend sparked chaos on Clapham High Street, with hundreds of teenagers causing shop closures and police interventions. Learn about the impact on local businesses and community safety.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

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The Guardian - UK · Mar 31

‘A national scandal’: trawlers scour seabeds of supposedly protected UK waters

‘Precious ocean life is being pushed to the brink’ say campaigners, arguing that overfished marine areas are ‘protected only on paper’

Evening Standard · Mar 29

Best kimchi UK 2026: I tried the top-rated supermarket and authentic brands that are actually worth buying

Fresh, crunchy and phenomenal for your gut health, Kate Ng dives into the fizzing world of kimchi

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28

‘Dangerously moreish’: the best supermarket Easter eggs, tasted and rated

With an egg-cellent roster on offer, which chocolate treats are the most moreish and which aren’t worth shelling out on?

The Independent UK · Mar 28

Best value Easter eggs 2026: the best buys and worst rip-offs ranked

Shrinkflation has hit Easter hard, with shoppers paying up to 73 per cent more per 100g. Hannah Twiggs compares 260 eggs to find the best value – and the biggest rip-offs

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The Independent UK · Mar 27

Tesco and Sainsbury’s ‘more expensive than Waitrose’ in new analysis

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The Independent UK · Mar 27

Waitrose can be cheaper for shoppers than Tesco or Sainsbury’s, research reveals

Researchers looked at many popular brands to draw their findings

Evening Standard · Mar 27

Tesco and Sainsbury’s non-loyalty brand prices more expensive than Waitrose

Which? compared a list of 245 branded items including Heinz, Nescafe and Mr Kipling in February.

The Independent UK · Mar 26

The tastiest hot cross buns at Waitrose

I’ve tasted more than 20 hot cross buns this year, and these are the ones that stood out

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

‘Truly vile’: the UK’s 25 best (and worst) novelty hot cross buns – tested!

Can you beat a traditional spiced yeast bun at Easter? There’s only one way to find out. Bring on the rhubarb and custard version, the red velvet, the chocolate and fudge, the tiramisu …

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

‘The new ketchup’? How hummus spread beyond a niche into a British staple

News that chickpea dip is to join list of products used for UK inflation basket confirms its move into the mainstream

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21

‘Alive, fruity and with a soft texture’: the best supermarket frozen peas, tasted and rated

Our expert taste-tester gives peas a chance – but which received a frosty reception?

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