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The Sun
3 minutes ago
- Business
- The Sun
Save 30% off eco laundry essential that costs 6p per wash
SHOPPERS tired of lugging around bulky plastic bottles or fiddling with powder or liquid gels can simplify their laundry routine with one clever laundry essential. Independent cleaning brand Re:gn is on a mission to revamp laundry routines, and right now, you can get 30% off your first pack of the brand's bestselling laundry sheets. Save 30% off Re:gn laundry sheet packs - use code: Q2QYT9QDANF2 At only 6p per wash, it's an easy and affordable way to make your cleaning chores a little kinder to the planet. For a limited time, shoppers can get their hands on a 64-pack of the re:gn plant-based laundry sheets for just £4.40 when signing up for a subscription and using the code: Q2QYT9QDANF2 at checkout. The offer will save you an impressive 32.5% on your first order, and you'll save 12.5% each month thereafter, with packs priced at just £5.51. Each ultra-light pack comes with 64 concentrated sheets, made from a biodegradable, plant-based formula that is tough on stains but gentle on skin. These laundry sheets are vegan, cruelty-free, and available in both scented and unscented options. All you have to do is pop a sheet directly into your drum with your clothes, and it'll dissolve in the wash. No spills, no plastic, and no waste. Even the packaging is made from compostable paper, so it's a guilt-free option for laundry. Shoppers have been praising the brand online, with one five-star reviewer saying: "I've been using Purum laundry sheets for a few weeks now, and they're fantastic! "No more measuring liquid detergent, just toss a sheet in and go. My clothes come out clean and fresh every time, and I love that there's no plastic waste. "Plus, they're gentle on my skin. Highly recommend!" Another reviewer said: "Lovely fragrance, easy to use, and melts away with no residue. "They are great value for money and hardly use any space to store. Love them!"
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Peta calls for Skegness mascot Jolly Fisherman to be replaced
An animal rights group is calling for a seaside town's century-old mascot to be for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) said it was calling for the Jolly Fisherman in Skegness to be replaced with a "Happy Plaice"."There's absolutely nothing jolly about killing fish," Jennifer White, from the group local councillor and former mayor Steve Kirk described the campaign as "nonsense". The original Jolly Fisherman poster, which features the slogan "Skegness is so bracing" was commissioned by the Great Northern Railway to encourage visitors to take the train on their seaside breaks to was commissioned in 1908 for 12 guineas and has become synonymous with the Lincolnshire is also represented by a statue in the White said the best thing would be for the statue to be replaced with a "happy fish" to remind people that fish have a "desire to live and can feel pain and love and joy just as any other animal".She said: "We have sent a letter to the mayor offering to contribute to the cost of a new statue that would replace the so-called Jolly Fisherman."We can all be kind to fish and other animals by simply eating vegan foods and that's really what this statue would represent." In response, Kirk said the Jolly Fisherman was loved throughout the world and was an integral part of Skegness."Anyone who has been around for a while will realise that around once every ten years or so, when they are desperate to raise their profile they [Peta] pick on the poor Jolly Fisherman."It's publicity for them," he week, an appeal was made to find people to don a Jolly costume to go out and about in the resort to meet Kirk said they now had several potential candidates for the has previously been in the news when he was redrawn by New European with the slogan Skegness is so mascot also appeared on the cover of Bill Bryson's book The Road to Little Dribbling. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
The Guardian
a day ago
- The Guardian
Picnic-perfect: Georgina Hayden's greek salad tart
Everything about this tart screams summer, from the cheery lines of sliced tomato to the ribbons of lemony cucumber. Eat a slice, shut your eyes and you will instantly be transported to the Aegean. Bake the tart ahead of time, because it's perfect served at room temperature. If I am taking it on a picnic, I like to tub up the cucumber ribbons separately, then squeeze over the lemon and crumble in the feta just before serving. Prep 10 min Cook 50 min Serves 6-8 If you have any plant-based eaters in the mix, use a non-dairy puff pastry and omit the feta. 400g ripe vine tomatoes Sea salt and black pepper500g puff pastry1 large egg, beaten1 red onion, peeled and finely sliced3 tbsp capers50g black olives, pitted and chopped1 tsp dried oregano Olive oil ½ cucumber, trimmed½ lemon, juiced 75g feta Heat the oven to 210C (190C fan)/410F/gas 6½ and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper. Finely slice the tomatoes with a sharp knife, so they are less than 5mm thick. Put them in a large colander, toss with a half-teaspoon of sea salt, and leave in the sink. Roll the puff pastry into a roughly 32cm × 25cm rectangle and score a border 2cm from the edge. Transfer to the lined baking sheet and brush the border with the beaten egg. Lay three or four rows of the sliced tomatoes inside the pastry border, and nestle in the slices of onion as you go. Scatter over the capers and chopped olives, sprinkle over half the dried oregano and drizzle with two tablespoons of olive oil. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the border is golden all over and nicely risen, then remove and leave to cool. To make the topping, peel the cucumber into ribbons with a vegetable peeler and put in a bowl. Season generously, squeeze over the lemon juice, then sprinkle in the remaining half-teaspoon of dried oregano, crumble in the feta, add a tablespoon of olive oil and toss well. Scatter the cucumber mix over the top of the cooled tart just before serving.
The Australian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Australian
Macnamara MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice councillor Georgie Purcell share baby news
Melbourne Labor MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell have announced that they're expecting a baby girl due in the new year. The political power couple shared the news in separate posts on social media on Sunday night. 'Georgie and I are so excited to share with you that we're expecting a baby girl in the very first few days of 2026,' Mr Burns wrote. This will be the Macnamara MP's second child, after daughter, Tia, from a former marriage. 'Our little baby already has the most excited and loving big sister in Tia. And she'll have a home full of animals, love, and fun,' he wrote. 'Next year, my team and I will keep working hard for the community we love, but I also plan on being a present and involved dad every step of the way. 'I'm over the moon excited and can't wait for this next chapter with my beautiful partner, Georgie, who I love with all my heart.' Melbourne Labor MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice councillor Georgie Purcell shared their baby news on Instagram. Mr Burns and Ms Purcell publicly announced their relationship during Canberra's Midwinter Ball in 2024, with the couple sharing opposing political views. Ms Purcell is a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, while Mr Burns has publicly spoken about his Jewish faith and is vocally pro-Israel. Ms Purcell said it would be a 'vegan pregnancy (and baby),' and said she's been 'feeling good' during the pregnancy. The couple's first baby together is due in the first few days of 2026. Picture: Instagram However, she said her auto-immune condition has categorised her pregnancy as 'high-risk,' and this has required weekly hospital visits. 'This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby) and I've been feeling good, which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of this job,' she wrote on Instagram. 'It's weekly hospital visits for the time being, and I am so grateful to the incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive medical care I've been receiving.' She also acknowledged her past abortions, stating that she was 'more grateful than ever before to have had access to choice so that I could do this on my own terms and timeline, and will always fight for everybody to have the same'. Jessica Wang NewsWire Federal Politics Reporter Jessica Wang is a federal politics reporter for NewsWire based in the Canberra Press Gallery. She previously covered NSW state politics for the Wire and has also worked at and Mamamia covering breaking news, entertainment, and lifestyle. @imjesswang_ Jessica Wang
News.com.au
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Macnamara MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice councillor Georgie Purcell share baby news
Melbourne Labor MP Josh Burns and Victorian Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell have announced that they're expecting a baby girl due in the new year. The political power couple shared the news in separate posts on social media on Sunday night. 'Georgie and I are so excited to share with you that we're expecting a baby girl in the very first few days of 2026,' Mr Burns wrote. This will be the Macnamara MP's second child, after daughter, Tia, from a former marriage. 'Our little baby already has the most excited and loving big sister in Tia. And she'll have a home full of animals, love, and fun,' he wrote. 'Next year, my team and I will keep working hard for the community we love, but I also plan on being a present and involved dad every step of the way. 'I'm over the moon excited and can't wait for this next chapter with my beautiful partner, Georgie, who I love with all my heart.' Mr Burns and Ms Purcell publicly announced their relationship during Canberra's Midwinter Ball in 2024, with the couple sharing opposing political views. Ms Purcell is a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, while Mr Burns has publicly spoken about his Jewish faith and is vocally pro-Israel. Ms Purcell said it would be a 'vegan pregnancy (and baby),' and said she's been 'feeling good' during the pregnancy. However, she said her auto-immune condition has categorised her pregnancy as 'high-risk,' and this has required weekly hospital visits. 'This is obviously a vegan pregnancy (and baby) and I've been feeling good, which has let me keep pace with sitting weeks, late nights, international travel, community events and the general silliness of this job,' she wrote on Instagram. 'It's weekly hospital visits for the time being, and I am so grateful to the incredibly kind, reassuring and supportive medical care I've been receiving.' She also acknowledged her past abortions, stating that she was 'more grateful than ever before to have had access to choice so that I could do this on my own terms and timeline, and will always fight for everybody to have the same'.
