Eastbourne refuse workers to strike over pay and conditions - The Argus
A BIN strike will go ahead in Eastbourne on Friday after a row over pay and “barbaric” conditions, says GMB Union.

Latest Greater Manchester infection rates for each borough amid record UK cases - Manchester Evening News
Salford continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in the region

Apple puts Indian iPhone factory 'on probation' - BBC News
Hundreds of staff at Foxconn in Sriperumbudur were reportedly hit by food poisoning.

Boy, 13, suffers allergic reaction to Oculus Quest 2, causing his eyes to swell shut - Daily Mail
A boy, 13, from Surrey was rushed to hospital after he had an allergic reaction to the Facebook virtual reality headset he got for Christmas, swelling his eyes shut.

Hairdresser loses sex discrimination case after her boss gave her £100 for new clothes - The Mirror
Stylist Lisa Thompson was allegedly collared by Urban Angels salon owner Luke Daniels after she turned up to work in June 2019 looking 'unacceptable', a tribunal heard

Mountains of rubbish dumped outside Scots supermarkets after Christmas - Daily Record
Although recycling points and recycling centres are extremely busy during December, waste or recycling left outwith bins can lead to fines of £200.

South West ambulance delays expected to continue - BBC News
Unison, which represents ambulance workers, says delays are having a "demoralising" impact on staff.

Bloke sacked over picture of him enjoying airport pint and burger - Manchester Evening News
Ross Collins' partner posted a photograph of him on social media just three and a half hours after leaving work

Adnams brewery boss says sector lost 50% of Christmas trade - BBC News
Dark months are ahead for the hospitality industry, the chief executive of Adnams says.

Killjoy council bans market trader from selling mug with slogan branding local authority 'idiots' - Daily Mail
Anthony Gotts, owner of Handmade in Rossendale, which is based in Lancashire, was ordered by the council to stop selling the item or face losing his Rawtenstall Market stall.

Laughing women riding recklessly on Voi scooter 'should be named and shamed' - Liverpool Echo
The video shocked many members of the public

M&S shopper branded 'selfish' over her incredible £73 Boxing Day sale haul - The Mirror
Megan Ayr was criticised after revealing how she paid £73.40 for almost £580 worth of shopping in post Christmas sales at Superdrug and M&S