Daughter disgusted as Potton Town Council quadruple parents’ burial costs despite ‘huge contribution’ to community
A grieving sister and brother have been left “disappointed” with Potton Town Council, after it did not recognise their late parents as ‘residents’ and quadrupled the burial costs.
Sugar tax war: Tesco, Asda and Morrisons gear up for soft drinks battle ahead of Friday’s levy
Tesco, Asda and Morrisons have all reduced the amount of sugar in their own-label soft drinks prior to the introduction of the so-called “sugar tax” this week.
Council recognises financial pressures Central Bedfordshire residents face as it proposes lower tax rise
A record level of public feedback to Central Beds Council’s budget plans for a 6% rise in council tax has resulted in a smaller increase put forward instead.
Proposed three-weekly black bin collection and £40 garden waste charge will be subject to a ‘genuine consultation’ vow councillors
Councillors have voted unanimously to press ahead with a consultation on possible changes to bin collections in Central Bedfordshire, including the option of moving to a three-weekly collection and charging for garden waste.
Energy drinks ‘cause mental health problems and kidney damage’
Children should be banned from buying energy drinks as they can cause high blood pressure, heart problems, obesity and even kidney damage, warns new research.
