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Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
The 99p supermarket hummus that beats Waitrose in taste test – and it's perfect for picnics
Check how to cut costs at the supermarket HUMMUS BE JOKING The 99p supermarket hummus that beats Waitrose in taste test – and it's perfect for picnics IT'S perfect for dipping, snacking and picnicking – but which supermarket hummus is the best? We've tested all the own-brand versions from the major supermarkets to see which one is the tastiest and the best value for money. 8 Rosie Taylor has tested hummus at all the major supermarkets Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures We've scored each hummus out of 10 for taste and 10 for value, taking into account how many chickpeas – a key ingredient - are in the recipe. Here's how they scored out of 20 overall: Tesco Hummus £1.35 for 200g 8 Tesco's hummus was difficult to keep on a breadstick dipper Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures The Tesco hummus had a well-balanced taste of lemon and garlic but it was quite sloppy, meaning it was difficult to keep on a breadstick dipper. The loose texture is not so surprising when you realise it contained only 41% chickpeas – much lower than the other brands we tried. At 68p per 100g, it was also one of the most expensive. Taste: 8/10 Value: 5/10 Total: 13/20 Asda Classic Hummus £1.23 for 200g 8 Asda's hummus was middle of the range on price per 100g Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Asda's hummus had a sickly sweet flavour of synthetic lemon, which made the whole thing taste a bit like plastic. But its texture was thicker than the Tesco version and chickpeas made up more than half (52%) of its ingredients. At 62p per 100g, it was middle of the range on price. Taste: 4/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 11/20 Sainsbury's Classic Hummus 99p for 200g 8 Sainsbury's hummus had an aftertaste of burnt garlic Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures The Sainsbury's hummus had a great authentic texture, containing chunkier chickpea bits instead of just a smooth paste. But it had an acrid aftertaste of burnt garlic. At less than £1 per tub, this rivalled Aldi and Lidl's versions on price. Taste: 6/10 Value: 8/10 Total: 14/20 Morrisons Classic Hummus £1.35 for 200g 8 Rosie wasn't a fan of Morrisons' hummus Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures We weren't very impressed with the Morrisons hummus, which had a similar sickly-sweet lemon taste to the Asda version. But it contained fewer chickpeas than Asda's variety, which meant its texture was gloopy and difficult to scoop up with a breadstick. This was also one of the more expensive versions, at 68p per 100g. Taste: 5/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 11/20 Aldi The Deli Hummus 99p for 200g 8 Aldi's hummus is a great summer picnic treat Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Aldi's hummus had a thick but smooth texture, with a tasty balance of lemon and garlic flavours. It was easy to dip and moreish – a great summer picnic treat. And at just 99p per tub, it was a bargain. Taste: 7/10 Value: 8/10 Total: 15/20 WINNER - Lidl Meadow Fresh Hummus 99p for 200g 8 Lidl's version was packed with 54% chickpeas Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures The Lidl hummus was the closest thing to having a homemade or restaurant version for a bargain 99p per tub. It had a chunky texture and was packed with 54% chickpeas – the highest of all the brands we tested. Unlike the other brands, you could also taste the tahini (sesame paste) ingredient which is key in hummus and lots of garlic – but it was lacking lemon. The only issue was it was a murky grey colour which wasn't very appealing. Taste: 8/10 Value: 9/10 Total: 17/20 Essential Waitrose Hummus £1.60 for 200g 8 Waitrose was the most expensive in our taste test Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Waitrose's Essential hummus cost up to 60% more than the other brands we tested, but it had a low chickpea content (just 47%). The texture was a good balance of smooth and grainy chickpeas, and it was moreish, with a lemony tang. We ate it happily – but you could get other good versions for much less. Taste: 9/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 15/20
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Paramedics issue urgent warning to all Brits ahead of the hot weekend – as 999 calls soar
Paramedics say summer is boozier than Christmas 999 ALERT Paramedics issue urgent warning to all Brits ahead of the hot weekend – as 999 calls soar Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMBULANCE crews have urged Brits to cool off their summer boozing ahead of this weekend's hot weather. London Ambulance Service said May and June have had the most drink and drug-related callouts for three years. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 People are expected to drink more alcohol during hot weather this weekend (Pictured: Brighton beach earlier this month) Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures It said summer emergencies are surging early and it is bracing for festival and exam result season to coincide with good weather. The Met Office said temperatures will rise day by day this week, peaking at over 30C in many places over the weekend. It is the second hot spell in as many weeks. Hot weather increases ambulance calls because people go out more and may overdose, become sick or pass out from drinking or taking drugs, and they are also more likely to have accidents and get into fights. Read more on the NHS STRIKE BACK Junior docs to strike for 5 DAYS - as Wes warns 'the public won't forgive you' Every avoidable alcohol-related call could divert from someone in a life-threatening condition Mark Faulkner London Ambulance Service said revellers should eat before they go out, pace their drinking, avoid mixing drink types, say no to drugs, and stay hydrated. Mark Faulkner, consultant paramedic at the service, said: 'We understand Londoners want to go out and have fun in the height of summer, but we are asking people to look after themselves and their friends so they don't end up in the back of an ambulance. 'August brings more alcohol-related calls than the Christmas party season. Every avoidable alcohol-related call we attend could take away from someone who might have a life-threatening condition. 'If you're drinking alcohol – make sure you have a meal and try to also have soft drinks. 'If you're heading out, take a bottle of water with you.'
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in 30C temperatures again this week as sun returns after weekend of heavy rain & thunderstorms
BRITS are set to bask in scorching temperatures once again this week as the sun returns. The weather turnaround comes 6 Sunseekers on Brighton beach last week as temperatures soared Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures 6 The mercury is set to rise again in the coming days Credit: Alamy 6 A tennis fan cools herself while queuing in the scorching heat in Wimbledon Park Credit: Alamy Temperatures could climb into the low 30s and the heat is forecast to remain at night, making sleeping uncomfortable, says the Met Office. It follows a weekend of cooler air, cloud and rain in most of It's also been a wet start for many today, with the Environment Agency issuing one flood alert in Folkstone, Kent. Marco Petagna, senior meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'I think Wednesday is probably going to be the day when we could start to reach the thresholds of 25 to 28 degrees, depending on where you are... READ MORE NEWS 'But temperatures are going to continue to climb as we go toward the end of the week and certainly by Friday and Saturday we could see 30 degrees, perhaps just nudging into the low 30s. 'At the weekend, we could just start to see humidity increasing a little bit as well and nighttime temperatures look like they are going to be, so it will be starting to become more uncomfortable by night.' Yet the duration of the hot spell remains difficult to gauge, and there are uncertainties about just how high temperatures will rise. It also appears as though the UK will avoid the stifling weather of the high 30s and low 40s seen in the Mediterranean. Most read in The Sun Mr Petagna said: 'It's a bit of a question mark going through the weekend early next week as to how long the heat will last and how high the temperatures will get, because some models are sort of pushing the heat away a bit more quickly, whereas others keep the heat going. 'At this stage it looks as though certainly into next weekend, we should hold on to hot weather across the south of the UK and temperatures could again certainly get into the low 30s in a few spots. Lewis Hamilton and Co face British GP nightmare as weather warning is issued at Silverstone 'And we are going to see some very high pollen and very high UV levels as well. 'But at this stage, we've managed to escape some of the very highest temperatures, those seen across Spain and Five-day weather forecast Today: Early rain soon clearing from southeast England. Otherwise, most will have a bright day ahead, with sunny spells and a scattering of showers. Showers heaviest across eastern England. Rather breezy and fresh in the north, pleasant in the south. Tonight: Any remaining heavy showers slowly easing. Then mainly dry overnight, with clear spells, though clouding over across then northwest later. Turning chilly for parts of northern England and Scotland. Tuesday: Generally a fine and dry day ahead for many, with plenty of sunny spells. Cloudier skies towards northwest Scotland and Northern Ireland, with a little light rain possible. Warmer. Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Mainly dry as high pressure builds through this period. Plenty of sunny spells, though the far northwest will be cloudy initially. Turning very warm, locally hot once again. 6 A car braving torrential rain showers in Chippenham today Credit: Alamy 6 People shelter under an umbrella in Glasgow Credit: Alamy 6 Wimbledon spectators duck for cover from the rain Credit: PA
Scottish Sun
29-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The sausage roll that's better than Greggs – and it beats Aldi and Lidl too
We reveal plenty of ways to save on your supermarket shop ON A ROLL The sausage roll that's better than Greggs – and it beats Aldi and Lidl too Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IT'S officially picnic season – but what are the best supermarket foods to pack in your hamper? We've tested all the own-brand sausage rolls from the major supermarkets to see which are the best value for money - and whether they beat Greggs. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Rosie Taylor has tested supermarket sausage rolls vs Greggs Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures We've scored them out of 10 for taste and 10 for value, taking into account the pork content and price for a 360g pack of six. Here's how the sausage rolls scored out of 20 overall: Tesco Pork Sausage Rolls, £1.95 for 6 9 The test of Tesco's sausage rolls got off to a bad start Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Our test of the Tesco sausage rolls got off to a bad start with a large piece of gristle in the first bite. The sausage was tasteless, which is unsurprising as it contained just 27 per cent pork – the joint-lowest of all the supermarkets. But the pastry was light and flaky. At 33p per roll, these were middle of the range on price but you don't get much sausage for your money. Taste: 5/10 Value: 5/10 Total: 10/20 Asda Pork Sausage Rolls, £1.95 for 6 9 Asda's didn't fare much better Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures The Asda sausages were also disappointing, as the sausage meat was a bland, smooth paste and the pastry had a greasy aftertaste. Overall these were greasy and tasteless – and cost more than the budget versions from brands like Aldi and Lidl. Taste: 4/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 10/20 Sainsbury's Pork Sausage Rolls, £1.69 for 6 9 Sainsbury's Sausage Rolls taste test – with Rosie Taylor ***Pic by David McHugh / Brighton Pictures 07768 721637** Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures At 28p per roll, Sainsbury's versions were one of the cheapest supermarket sausage rolls we tried – but they had one of lowest meat contents, at just 27 per cent pork. Although the pastry was light and flaky, the meat filling was unusually dark and tasted bland. Taste: 6/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 12/20 Morrisons Pork Sausage Rolls, £2.40 for 6 9 Morrisons' pastry had large gaps in, but it tasted buttery Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Morrisons' sausage rolls had a great taste, with plenty of seasoning and the second highest meat content of all those we tried, at 30 per cent pork. The pastry had large gaps in and crumbled apart easily, but it tasted buttery. At 40p per roll, these were one of the most expensive options – but were worth the price. Taste: 8/10 Value: 6/10 Total: 14/20 Aldi Crestwood Sausage Rolls, £1.69 for 6 9 Aldi and Lidl's sausage rolls were very similar Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Both Aldi and Lidl's sausage rolls were extremely similar, with a crumbly sausage meat filling and stodgy pastry that looked undercooked – even after heating them in the oven. At 28p per roll, these budget versions tasted bland but salty. Taste: 6/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 13/20 Lidl Chef Select Sausage Rolls, £1.69 for 6 9 Aldi's, like Lidl's rolls, contained 29% pork Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Just like the Aldi version, these budget sausage rolls were inoffensive but covered in stodgy, undercooked pastry. Both Lidl and Aldi's versions contained 29 per cent pork. Taste: 6/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 13/20 WINNER Waitrose Sausage Rolls, £2.40 for 6 (360g) 9 Waitrose's sausage rolls were crowned the winner Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Posh supermarket Waitrose's sausage rolls were the joint-most expensive – at 40p per roll – but worth the extra pennies. The pastry was crumbly and brown, although it was not quite as crisp and flaky as the pastry on a Greggs' sausage roll. The filling had a wholesome taste of pork and herbs. It wasn't surprising to find they had the highest pork content (36 per cent) of all the sausage rolls we tried. These are worth splurging on – and they're still nearly a third cheaper than Greggs. Taste: 8/10 Value: 7/10 Total: 15/20 Greggs Sausage Rolls, £3.90 for 4 large rolls (440g) 9 The posh supermarket even beat Greggs Credit: PA The 'nation's favourite' sausage roll is a classic for a reason. It had crisp, light and flaky pastry, although the sausage meat itself was fairly bland. That is perhaps not surprising - the pork content of the Greggs sausage rolls is far lower than any of the supermarket versions we tried, at just 22 per cent. And they were also the most expensive. You get more sausage roll by weight in a pack of four from Greggs (400g compared with 360g in all the supermarket versions). But it still works out around a third more expensive gram-for-gram than the most costly supermarket versions at Waitrose. Taste: 8/10 Value: 5/10 Total: 13/20
Scottish Sun
15-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Mystery deepens over body found in car outside Gatwick – as ‘friends' arrive asking questions after cops leave scene
Authorities ignored alerts from local residents for months BODY RIDDLE Mystery deepens over body found in car outside Gatwick – as 'friends' arrive asking questions after cops leave scene Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE mystery surrounding a body found in an abandoned car near Gatwick Airport has deepened. The unidentified remains were discovered earlier this month inside a BMW which had been left on an industrial estate in Northgate, Crawley, allegedly since before Christmas. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 10 The car had been parked in the same space since December last year Credit: Brighton Pictures 10 Ibrahim Italil Cete, of Full Mony burger van, said he saw the man on multiple occasions before his death Credit: Brighton Pictures 10 Police arrived at the scene soon after the horrific discovery was made on June 6 The Sun understands a group of people claiming to be the dead man's friends arrived after cops had left the scene last weekend, asking local traders for information. Burger van worker Ibrahim Italil Cete told us he alerted the authorities multiple times before the grim find on the secluded spot in Whittle Way on June 6. His Full Monty van stands just metres away from where the car was left. Ibrahim explained last Saturday (June 7) people claiming to be the man's friends approached him to ask some questions. While the body is yet to be identified, they suspected it could be their friend. According to these people, the man hadn't been in touch with his family since September last year. Apparently he had mental health issues and would go off-grid quite often. Ibrahim Italil Cete Ibrahim said: 'Apparently he had mental health issues and would go off-grid quite often.' They also allegedly told him that the man's uncle was travelling back from Norway to try and identify him. Ibrahim, as well as his colleagues and customers, first noticed the mysterious vehicle in October last year. He claimed: 'We would see him drive off at 9am every morning, and then come back again every evening.' Hilarious moment bumbling cops struggle to break down door as mocking neighbours shout 'go on… knock it!' But from December last year, the driver seemed to stay put. Ibrahim said: 'I reported the car to the police as abandoned on April 30th.' He also spoke to motorway officers in an attempt to draw more attention to the vehicle. He said: 'I told them the car had been parked there for ages and looked suspicious. But nothing came of it.' It wasn't until a week last Friday when a recovery driver came to collect the car and spotted a dead body in the backseat, that police were called to the scene. Officers arrived soon after at around 10.30am. Ibrahim claimed: 'The person who found him came here first and told us to call the police. He was shaking. 'He said 'man, there is a dead body in there.'' 10 The car had been parked up since before Christmas Credit: Facebook / Crawley Talks 10 A warning notice had been put on the windscreen on May 19 Credit: Facebook / Crawley Talks 10 Local resident Alex Walker said he was shocked by news of the discovery Credit: Brighton Pictures Ibrahim explained that the man was able to see the body because the right rear window had been smashed in - though it's unclear whether this was done by the recovery driver. He added: 'I would often try and check on him but could never see anything because of the tinted windows. 'No one could see the body because of the windows. 'The man had also put a blanket between the two front seats so you couldn't see through the front windscreen.' This could help to explain why the council failed to spot the body just weeks before when they put a parking notice on the windscreen. Crawley Borough Council put a warning notice on the vehicle on May 19. This noted that the car was "untaxed" and informed the owner it would be towed unless removed within seven days. However, going by the Government's online vehicle tax checker, it is taxed until January 2026 and its MOT is valid until November 25 this year. Ibrahim said: 'Every day customers would bring it up and say 'that BMW has been there for a long time'.' He explained that there were a handful of occasions last year where he would see the man, describing him as a man in his mid-30s and of Indian/Asian descent. When asked if he looked in a bad way, Ibrahim told The Sun: 'No, not at all, he just looked like a BMW driver.' Local resident Tia Green, 25, lives in an estate two minutes away from Whittle Way and was there when the body was uncovered. She explained that prior to the discovery people were curious but didn't think much of it, as the road is a popular spot for holiday goers to leave their cars to avoid paying Gatwick parking prices. But she added: 'No one could believe it. The smell was really bad, it was horrendous. 'I'd say he was there for seven months. There was so much dust on the car, even on the tyres. It had been there so long.' Other local residents were equally as in shock. Resident Alex Walker exclaimed: 'I noticed the car had been there for a while. The news was a big shock.' While Sam Barrett, a worker at a nearby bike shop said: 'All I know is the car was there for longer than I have worked here.' Sussex police said last Saturday that the death is not currently being treated as suspicious, with a report to be prepared by the coroner. A force spokesman said: 'Police were called to Whittle Way in Northgate, Crawly, at around 10.30am on Friday, 6 June, to reports of a body found in a vehicle. 'Enquiries are ongoing to identify the individual and establish the full circumstances of the situation.' The Sun has contacted police and the council for comment. Do you know more? Email: 10 Holiday goers often park on the industrial estate to avoid steep Gatwick parking fees Credit: Brighton Pictures 10 Tia Green regularly hangs out by the burger van Credit: Brighton Pictures 10 Whittle Way is around a mile and a half from Gatwick Airport Credit: Brighton Pictures
