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Sainsbury’s defends new vacuum-packed minced beef that ‘turns to mush’

‘It looks like someone’s kidney’

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Sainsbury’s has defended its decision to stock new vacuum-packed minced beef after several customer complaints.

The supermarket giant has explained that the mince is now being vacuum-packed in an attempt to reduce plastic use by 55%.

It came after customers expressed their distaste with one person saying it turned the mince into ‘mushed off cuts’ and another said it looks like ‘someone’s kidney’.

But, according to the retailer, the new packaging could save up to 450 tonnes of plastic each year. It’s one of the latest moves in Sainsbury’s initiative to halve all of its plastic packaging use in Own Brand products by 2025. 

Defending its decision in an email sent out to its customers, Sainsbury’s said: “You may have seen that our minced beef packaging has had a bit of a revamp.”

“The new and improved vacuum packaging makes the mince look a little different to what you’re used to.

“So we’d like to reassure you that our mince is as good as it’s always been, right down to the taste and quality.

“And if it’s using 55% less plastic and saving over 450 tonnes of plastic a year, we say it’s a win.” 

One commenter wrote on Twitter: “@sainsburys could do with rebranding their mince with the new packaging… ‘5% fat beef slab’ or ‘brick’ would be more apt – I now have a RSI and my wooden spoon a flat end trying to break it up.”

Another tweeted: “@sainsburys your new mince packaging is awful. The mince comes as a block and cooks horribly for bolognese.”

A third added: “Hi @sainsburys, your new mince packaging is stupid, pointless, green washing. “You’ve got rid of the 55% that’s actually recyclable, the cost to the consumer has remained the same, and despite your claims the quality IS worse because the vacuum packed beef doesn’t brown properly.”

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Mixed reviews were left under the product in its new packaging on the Sainsbury’s website. One person said: “New packaging affects the meat. Turns it to mush horrible to cook with.”

A second put: “The new packaging compresses the meat making it impossible to separate and cook properly. Form over function – won’t buy this at Sainsbury’s now.”

While a third had something more positive to say: “Thank you Sainsbury’s for reducing the plastic packaging and helping the environment. A lot of people with first world problems on here.. stop being lazy!”

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With a fourth in strong agreement as they put: “Really pleased to see Sainsbury’s leading the way and coming up with new packaging to reduce plastic.

“I’m more than happy as a customer to experience food in a slightly different way if it’s better for the planet. Please don’t change back – you’re doing the right thing. THANK YOU.”

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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’

The news we’ve all been waiting for!

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After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.

The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.

The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.

And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.

The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.

15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.

The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.


The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:

July

4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium

5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium

11th – Manchester, Heaton Park

12th – Manchester, Heaton Park

19th – Manchester, Heaton Park

20th – Manchester, Heaton Park

25th – London, Wembley Stadium

26th – London, Wembley Stadium

August

2nd – London, Wembley Stadium

3rd – London, Wembley Stadium

8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium

16th – Dublin, Croke Park

17th – Dublin, Croke Park

You can grab your tickets HERE.

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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries

Fancy a career change?

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Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.

You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.

Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.

As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.

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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.

Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.

“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.

“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”

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Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.

“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”

To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.

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Two men charged with murder after torso discovered in Salford nature reserve

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Two men have now been charged with murder, following the discovery of a human torso in Kersal Dale.

As well as that, more suspected human remains were also discovered this morning, Monday April 29th, in an alleyway close to the railway lines off Worsley Road, Eccles.

This follows earlier discoveries of human remains over the past three weeks, at Kersal Dale, Blackleach Reservoir and Colliery Wood, all in Salford.

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Michal Jaroslaw Polchowski (25/04/1956) and Marcin Majerkiewicz (10/04/1982) both of Worsley Road, Eccles, have been charged with murder.

They are set to appear at Tameside Magistrates Court this afternoon.

While formal identification is still ongoing, the remains found at Kersal Dale are believed to be of a local man in his 60s. The remains found at the other three locations are still to be tested, but police are confident they belong to the same victim.

ACC Sarah Jackson said: “We have had large numbers of officers, staff and specialists working diligently on this investigation over the last three weeks. It has been very much a large, collective effort, with the victim and family at the heart of it from the outset.

“We have specially trained officers deployed to support the family as they come to terms with this tragic news. They are aware of this morning’s further discovery and will continue to be kept up to date with how we are progressing.

“Despite the charges brought today, our work is far from over.

“The scenes we already have established in Bury and Salford will remain in place for much of this week whilst our searches and enquiries continue. Local officers will continue to patrol the impacted areas to provide reassurance.

“We will continue following every line of enquiry to recover and reunite the victim with his family, bringing a dignified end to this terrible scenario.

“I’d like to thank the communities of Salford and beyond for their cooperation throughout this investigation. I know this incident has come as a shock, and the support we’ve had from those in the area is very much appreciated.”

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