Proud mother is accused of FAKING viral post after sharing letter sent by her five-year-old ‘activist’ daughter to a drinks manufacturer asking to ‘ditch plastic straws’ as trolls say the writing is too neat and spelling is too good Aimii Bishop, who lives in Reading, shared a letter written by her daughter Juno Posting on … Read more
Showstopping snacks: Parmesan chia straws By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 GMT, 29 November 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 29 November 2020 Food styling: Emily Kyd. Props styling: Jennifer Kay. Photographer’s assistant: Sophie Bronze. @anniebellcook These straws come with a hint of cumin which is especially good with the parmesan. SERVES 10 (VF) unsalted butter for … Read more
Shocking moment McDonald’s worker hurls protective plastic screen at unruly customer who threw straws in her face Video is believed to have been taken at McDonald’s in Penge, south east London The customer, who isn’t wearing a mask, throws handful of straws at the worker Member of staff shouts ‘get out’ at the man before … Read more
Plastic straws and stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds will today be banned in a major victory for the Mail’s Turn the Tide on Plastic campaign. From now on, it will be illegal for businesses in England to supply the items, many of which find their way into the ocean. An estimated 4.7billion plastic straws, 316million … Read more
A ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds in England has been pushed back six months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The throwaway items were due to be banned from April to help fight pollution and protect the environment, after a consultation revealed ‘overwhelming’ public support for the move. The ban has exemptions allowing … Read more