All news by author: Natasha Wynarczyk

Last week marked the launch of the first redesigned poppy since 1987. It's also the first to not contain plastic since 1967, and has been three years in the making

According to the RAC, there is currently a 'big lose-lose', where drivers around the country are missing out on cheaper fuel and the Treasury is losing out on tax revenue

This year, toy experts at Tesco predict Christmas will be the most varied ever when it comes to choosing presents for youngsters - and many of them won't break the bank

The Census data showed that across every occupation there was a small proportion who chose not to answer the question on sexual orientation, but the survey was still revealing

The Royal British Legion has been working with scientists at University College London for three years to develop the new style of flower to commemorate our war dead

There were 365,164 offences in the year to June, up from 292,584 in the previous 12 months, prompting retailers and unions to urge the police to do more to tackle the menace

Twelve top firms were approached for a police pilot scheme and asked to provide images of their worst offenders - and within 60 seconds, it generates a match report for an officer

Tiny, brown insects that resemble apple pips scurrying around - never mind being bitten by them, simply seeing them is enough to make our writer immediately feel itchy all over

Customers at Harrods have been left aghast by a £28 steak sandwich at the Knightsbridge store - and it is not the only posh nosh that comes with a hefty price tag

A survey has revealed those aged 16 to 26 believe having wine or beer with meals is a 'retro' thing to do - and choose fruit juice or bubble tea over booze

Abbie Glover, of Pest Control Manchester, has warned that UK pest control firms are currently dealing with a huge spike in calls to deal with pesky bed bug infestations

Usually at this time of year, ingredients for hearty grub - such as stews and soups - are top sellers... but this weekend, Brits are likely to have plenty of BBQs while enjoying the sun

Tests on individual items showed school dresses had 1,700% more bacteria than a toilet hand dryer, while cardigans contained 900% more than a loo door handle

The toughened glass screens, which fully enclose the staff side of the till and stand above head-height, have already been installed at more than 110 branches

The new 50p coin, which is part of the Royal Mint Classic Children's Literature series, features characters Mr Tumnus and Lucy walking through the snowy woods in Narnia

The food giant says it is appealing to the 24% of people who enjoy eating the strange-sounding combo - but it will only be on shelves for four weeks

Rishi Sunak announced the XL Bully breed would be added to the list of banned dogs by the year end - prompting a surge in owners trying to ditch their dogs

Which? is calling on supermarkets to ensure more essential value range items are stocked in convenience stores, to help consumers who rely on these type of smaller, but more expensive, shops

After summer’s Barbie film starring Margot Robbie, the store’s predicted best-seller is the £27 Barbie Pop Reveal doll, and its unboxing experience reveals one of four flavours

Iceland boss says shoplifters have used weapons including blades, screwdrivers, and hypodermic needles to threaten staff into letting them leave without paying

Co-op uses expert guards, often ex-forces and former cops to work in stores plagued by crime, but a boss at the high street chain says police rarely turn up to arrest thieves

A poll by CouponBirds found 38% of those surveyed admitted to having 'uplifted' by scanning a cheaper item then bagging a more expensive one of similar weight at some point this year

Bully-type dogs are being sold on online marketplaces without any form of checks - with some owners choosing to put them up for sale over problems with their behaviour

England’s smallest city with a population of just 12,000 is also a popular filming ­location that has featured in Hot Fuzz and Wolf Hall - and now it's topped a consumer poll

Former vet Dr Alison Richards says practitioners quitting due to poor ages and burnout, coupled with 60% of UK households now having pets, has created big challenges