Sales of full fat milk 'on the rise' say producers
- Full-fat milk is back in fashion — Guernsey Dairy reports a 30% rise in whole milk sales since 2019, and Tesco says full-fat volumes have more than doubled in two years.
- Younger shoppers are driving the shift, seeking “natural” and higher-protein options, with island dairies reporting strong demand and export orders for whole milk.
- Nutritionists say whole milk can fit a balanced diet, but heart-health experts warn it has substantially more saturated fat and calories than reduced‑fat options.
Food & Drink
Healthy Living
March 29, 2026 at 6:15 AM
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Not lovin' it – 24/7 McDonald's plan denied again
- West Northamptonshire Council has again refused McDonald’s second bid to make its Kettering Road (Northampton) branch open 24/7 — a legal appeal is possible.
- Locals worry round‑the‑clock trading would bring more cooking smells, car noise, late‑night shouting and have even reported rats.
- McDonald’s says 24/7 hours would create about 20 jobs, improve shift patterns and only add roughly 35 overnight customers based on other sites.
Business and Finance
Politics
March 29, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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7 Calls Overturned by ABS as Aaron Judge, Yankees Sweep Giants
- Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day — a 383-foot shot that ricocheted off the roof of an ambulance near the left-field foul pole.
- The Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Giants, and Aaron Boone notched his 700th win as New York’s manager.
- San Francisco began the season scoreless for 20 straight innings (matching a 1909 mark), leaving new manager Tony Vitello still looking for his first win.
Sports
March 29, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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Dominic Smith Delivers Emotional Grand Slam in Braves' Win Over Royals
- Dominic Smith—newly with the Braves—hit the first-ever walk-off grand slam in an MLB debut with a new team to seal a 6-2 win over the Royals.
- The dramatic moment came less than two weeks after his mother’s death; Smith says teammates were deeply supportive during her cancer battle and passing.
- He felt his mom’s presence in the celebration and will travel to Anaheim next week to see family and say his goodbyes.
Sports
Personal Celebrations & Life Events
March 29, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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2025-26 Women's Elite 8 Odds: Spreads, Lines, What to Know for all 4 Games
- UConn is a massive favorite over Notre Dame (spread -27.5) after an 85-47 regular-season rout — can the Irish even make it interesting this time?
- UCLA hosts Duke (spread -11.5) in a rematch — Duke lost big earlier but has ripped off 17 straight wins and an ACC title, so can they avenge that loss?
- South Carolina is heavily favored vs. TCU (spread -13.5) — the Gamecocks have made five straight Final Fours and two titles in five years, so this looks like a tough ask for TCU.
Sports
March 29, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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