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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
11-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Major UK train line to SHUT this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidaymakers, sunseekers & motorsport fans
Closure will also affect passengers flying from major airport as rail bosses issue updated advice TRAIN PAIN Major UK train line to SHUT this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidaymakers, sunseekers & motorsport fans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR UK train line is set to shut this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidays and sunseekers heading to one of the country's top resorts. It comes as hot weather sweeps the country and holidaymakers battle for space on packed beaches. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Network Rail has warned tourists and motorsport fans travelling between Brighton and London they will face severe disruption on Sunday due to urgent repair works. Train bosses say there will be no services between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, and some parts of Surrey. This is due to the need to repair switches and crossings near Purley and Coulsdon. Replacement buses Rail replacement buses will run from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges, while trains direct from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport will still run but will take "considerably longer" than usual. READ MORE IN NEWS SEX ATTACK Teen girl and woman 'raped and sexually assaulted' on UK beach as CCTV issued Lucy McAuliffe, Sussex route director for Network Rail, apologised for the disruption and said the works were "essential to keep services running safely and reliably". Replacement buses will also run between East Croydon, Redhill and Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge, a spokesperson for rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) said. Major evacuation as 1,500 passengers 'trapped on train for 2 hours with no air con' in sweltering heat The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday. In June, Gatwick-bound passengers said they faced "nightmare" travel after trains were forced to be evacuated when temperatures soared above 30C (86F) in South London. Jenny Saunders, customer service director for GTR, said: "I know that these works will be very disruptive for our passengers, and I am very sorry for any plans which may have to change as a result of this. "It's important that our colleagues at Network Rail replace these points as soon as possible. "Hundreds of our services cross this section of track each day – and it is vital to have reliable infrastructure which is less susceptible to closures at the last minute." Heading to Brighton or Gatwick Airport this weekend? Here's what you need to know ... With the main line blocked between London and the south coast, via Gatwick, passengers intending to travel on 13 July should plan ahead and allow significantly more time to travel – especially to Gatwick Airport. Here is the latest advice from Network Rail: Customers travelling between London and Gatwick Airport should use Southern trains between London Victoria and East Grinstead for frequent bus services between East Grinstead and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges. Customers travelling between London and the South Coast should use train services to/from East Grinstead, where replacement bus services will be running to/from Three Bridges for onward journeys. Direct Southern trains will also run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, via an alternative route. Please note, this will take considerably longer than the usual service between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Redhill /Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Major UK train line to SHUT this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidaymakers, sunseekers & motorsport fans
A MAJOR UK train line is set to shut this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidays and sunseekers heading to one of the country's top resorts. It comes as hot weather sweeps the country and holidaymakers battle for space on packed beaches. Advertisement 1 The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Network Rail has warned tourists and motorsport fans travelling between Brighton and London they will face severe disruption on Sunday due to urgent repair works. Train bosses say there will be no services between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, and some parts of Surrey. This is due to the need to repair switches and crossings near Purley and Coulsdon. Replacement buses Rail replacement buses will run from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges, while trains direct from Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Lucy McAuliffe, Sussex route director for Network Rail, apologised for the disruption and said the works were "essential to keep services running safely and reliably". Replacement buses will also run between East Croydon, Redhill and Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge, a spokesperson for rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) said. Major evacuation as 1,500 passengers 'trapped on train for 2 hours with no air con' in sweltering heat The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday. In June, Gatwick-bound passengers said they faced "nightmare" travel after trains were forced to be evacuated when temperatures soared above 30C (86F) in South London. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Jenny Saunders, customer service director for GTR, said: "I know that these works will be very disruptive for our passengers, and I am very sorry for any plans which may have to change as a result of this. "It's important that our colleagues at Network Rail replace these points as soon as possible. "Hundreds of our services cross this section of track each day – and it is vital to have reliable infrastructure which is less susceptible to closures at the last minute." Heading to Brighton or Gatwick Airport this weekend? Here's what you need to know ... With the main line blocked between London and the south coast, via Gatwick, passengers intending to travel on 13 July should plan ahead and allow significantly more time to travel – especially to Gatwick Airport. Here is the latest advice from Network Rail: Customers travelling between London and Gatwick Airport should use Southern trains between London Victoria and East Grinstead for frequent bus services between East Grinstead and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges. Customers travelling between London and the South Coast should use train services to/from East Grinstead, where replacement bus services will be running to/from Three Bridges for onward journeys. Direct Southern trains will also run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, via an alternative route. Please note, this will take considerably longer than the usual service between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Redhill /Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge. Advertisement
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
