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A TERRIFIED mum claims ‘another parent at school’ sent her a poison pen Christmas card – branding her ‘Hagrid’ and demanding she and her ‘dumb’ disabled son move towns.
Jade Lloyd was left saddened when she opened what she thought was her first festive card last week [Dec 10th] – only for it to be a ‘congratulations’ card filled with abuse towards her autistic son.
The card contains derogatory language aimed at her seven-year-old son, Harrison, referring to him as ‘smelly’ and ‘dumb’ and warns Jade ‘not to bring that thing back in the New Year’.
The note further refers to Jade, her husband and two children as the ‘Addams family’ and says the family would be better off relocating to a cave.
The full note reads: ‘Congratulation [sic] Hagrid on having the smellest [sic] dumbest p****e at school. You and the rest of the Adams [sic] Family must be very proud.
‘Please don’t bring that thing back in the New Year. You and your family might be better moving to Jaywick or a cave. Signed the whole school.’
Jade, who lives in Basildon, Essex, said Harrison is pre-verbal autistic and hasn’t had any altercations or incidents with fellow pupils at school.
The 35-year-old insists she’s a non-confrontational person who hasn’t experienced any conflict with any other parent from the school, leaving her confused who could be the anonymous writer.
However she says most of those she has shown it to believe it to have come from another parent at son’s school.
The stay-at-home mum said she immediately reported the card to the police and school – but has been left ‘looking over her shoulder’ and lives in fear that more vile correspondence may arrive in the post.
Jade said: “I thought it was my first Christmas card then went into the kitchen and opened it up.
“As I was reading it, I thought this can’t be for me, it must be sent to the wrong person.
“But then I read it properly and sent it to my friend and she was disgusted. Then it sunk in properly that it was about me and Harrison. I was in complete disbelief.
“I just couldn’t understand how someone could be so horrible, especially to a disabled child.
“I don’t understand where that could’ve come from. The main thing that got me was when they called Harrison a ‘thing’. To be labelled as Hagrid and the Addams family was just horrible.
“Someone has gone out their way to buy that card, write those vile words and send that to my family right before Christmas. There’s no rational explanation for this card.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an incurable, lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.
It affects around one in 100 people in the UK and is three to four times more common in boys than in girls.
Many people with ASD find it hard to understand other people’s feelings and emotions, and they may have difficulty holding conversations.
When they are young, their language development may take longer and they can struggle to use facial expressions, using gestures to communicate instead.
They may also find it hard to connect with other people and to hold eye contact with unfamiliar individuals.
Many children with ASD like to follow a routine, and changes to this can cause distress.
High functioning autism is an informal term some people use to describe those on the autism spectrum disorder.
“I can’t help but think who has built that much resentment towards my child to feel the need to send that card? Harrison is lovely and so friendly. He’s been at the school for five years.”
Jade believes the card may have come from another parent from the school, but said there hasn’t been any specific incidents to explain the malicious note.
Jade said: “Most people think it’s from another parent. The handwriting is too good to be from a child.
“As far as I’m aware, I haven’t upset anybody. I’m really not one for having confrontation, I don’t like confrontation.
“I don’t have problems with anybody so for this to then come is completely out of the blue for me because there’s no context behind it.
“There hasn’t been anything that’s happened. My son is pre-verbal autistic. He essentially has the mindset of a two-year-old so he’s very young in himself.
“He’s always with an adult at school. There’s been no incidents with other children. It just makes no sense where this would’ve come from.
“I don’t understand why I would’ve received this, it’s horrible, and right before Christmas.”
Jade doesn’t believe she’ll discover the true identity of the card’s author, but fears more hate mail may come in the post.
Jade said: “I wish I could find out who it is but I don’t think I’m going to. There’s no way of really tracing the card. I’ve told the school and the deputy head was horrified.
“I keep thinking no this can’t be for me but it’s got my address on it. It makes me feel very uneasy that they know my address.
“I’ve been looking over my shoulder a bit. They could easily send me another card or threat. I don’t know what this person is capable of.
“I’m nervous when the post comes now. I just want to know why. Why send that to my extremely vulnerable child who can’t defend themselves?”
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We received a report on 11 December relating to a card containing an abusive and offensive message. If you have any information please report it online.”
INFLUENCER and I’m A Celeb star GK Barry has opened up about her love life.
The podcast host admitted her time with men when she was younger was totally wasted, and being in a relationship with a woman is miles better.
Speaking to MTV, she said: “I look at men now and I cannot believe and I think ‘I cannot believe that I wasted so much time’.”
GK, who’s real name is Grace Keeling, also noted that being with a woman is different because “you get each other emotionally”.
And that’s not the only difference the internet superstar noted.
“I feel like they know where parts of you are, that men may not. Everything’s just better,” she said.
In May 2024, Grace revealed that she was dating a female footballer but she did not disclose the identity of her partner.
In June, it was revealed that Grace’s mystery girlfriend played for England.
It was eventually revealed by The Sun that Grace and Charlton Athletic strike Ella Rutherford were in a relationship.
A source exclusively told The Sun: “GK has been seeing Ella for a while but they are very much official now.
“They grew even closer on holiday in Benidorm and GK has met all her family.
“She’s really happy and they are having so much fun together.”
Since coming out of the jungle, engagement rumours have been rife between the couple.
In fact, just last week Grace’s girlfriend fuelled rumours when she ‘liked’ a fan comment on the post, which showed a ring emoji, leading some fans to believe the pair have already tied-the-knot.
Grace and the England footballer Ella also have identical ‘444’ tattoos.
One has the numbers tattooed on the back of her hand, while the other has it on the underside of her wrist.
The girls are holding hands in the Instagram Stories photo, however GK has left the meaning behind their new body art a mystery.
And their etchings are just the latest in a line of romantic displays that has got rumours flying.
In August, GK called Ella her “wife” during a TikTok video.
“Welcome to another episode of cooking for my wife, because I’m a WAG,” she said.
“And when she gets back from football she’s a vicious hungry beast.”
Sharing photos of herself and GK together Down Under, Ella also described the YouTuber as her “wife” on Instagram.
“Flew to the jungle to get my wife,” she wrote.
“Met the most amazing people along the way and made memories that will last a life time.
“You made us all so proud beautiful, I love you with all my heart, I have everything I’ll ever need.”
Grace, meanwhile, told her: “Never again, are we leaving each other. We must be joined at the hip at all times.
“She basically said to me, this is your moment.….this is all about you. I feel like it says a lot about her.”
GK Barry amassed more than a million followers on TikTok in just over a year during the first UK lockdown in 2020.
Grace Keeling, better known as GK Barry, is a 25-year-old social media influencer.
She rose to fame during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, creating a TikTok account and posting short vlogs showcasing her day-to-day life.
Although she originally intended on staying low-key, she gained a large following in no time at all.
By August 2020, only five months after starting her account, she had already hit 100,000 followers, reaching more than a million in just over a year.
She now has over 4.5million followers across her social media platforms.
After completing a degree in film studies from Nottingham Trent University, Grace furthered her education with a master’s in digital marketing.
While at Nottingham Trent, she worked on the set of BBC series Doctors and the Netflix film Hood, as well as creating content for ShawMind — a charity working to promote mental health awareness.
Grace is known for her podcast, named The Saving Grace Podcast.
On the show she invites celebrities and influencers to have a chat about life and the latest trends, as well as any embarrassing stories from their past.
In May 2024, Grace said she was dating a female footballer.
Then in June it came out that the soccer star in question plays for England.
The Sun revealed that Grace and Charlton Athletic striker Ella Rutherford, 24, are getting serious — they’ve met each other’s family and holidayed together.
A source exclusively told The Sun: “GK has been seeing Ella for a while but they are very much official now.
“They grew even closer on holiday in Benidorm and GK has met all her family.
“She’s really happy and they are having so much fun together.”
GAVIN & Stacey stars James Corden and Ruth Jones have revealed the importance of the central character’s steamy sex life ahead of the Christmas Day finale.
The actors and creators of the sitcom are gearing up for a momentous farewell next week – and the biggest viewing figures of the festive period too.
But James and Ruth say the show isn’t just about bagging ratings, it’s always tackled important topics, including the fact that everyone’s love lives should be celebrated.
Talking on the Table Manners podcast James, who plays Smithy on the show, said: “On TV or films, you very rarely see people that look like Ruth and I fall in love.
“You just don’t. I’d be dropping off a TV to Hugh Grant in Bridget Jones and Ruth’s like working on a newsstand when someone buys a newspaper.
“What I like about the show is that it’s so messy and complicated and they just clearly have fantastic sex. I really enjoy that confidence.”
They also reveal that the Gavin & Stacey special will explore the “chequered life” of Ruth’s character, Nessa’s “chequered life”.
James added: “You find out more about that in this special – some really fun bits that we wrote.”
The one-off festive special set five years after the 2019 Christmas Day episode that ended on a cliffhanger when Nessa proposed to Smithy.
At the end she tells him: “I loves you with all my heart.”
Ruth said: “The reason I feel it’s so emotional is because me and James have been on this journey for a long time.
“We’ve known each other since 2000 doing Fat Friends and because Gavin And Stacey has been such a massive part of our lives and that was going to be the last episode – we filmed that scene in the middle of the night as we were filming during summertime but it was set at Christmas so it had to be dark.
“We were there, just the two of us, on that road that had meant so much to us and I just, as Ruth, was looking at my dear friend James and when I said ‘I loved you with all my heart’ I was saying it to you (James).”
They confirmed that Gavin & Stacey can’t continue after the special, but they also teased there MIGHT be a spin off.
James said: “We don’t know if we have another idea in us but I can honestly say that if we didn’t attempt to try and even explore the idea of writing together then I’d be so disappointed.”
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BEAUTY fans are raving about a new Charlotte Tilbury dupe from Aldi, claiming it not only makes you look ‘glowy’, but ‘youthful’ too.
So if your skin is looking a bit lacklustre and you’re keen to get a glow in time for Christmas, you’ve come to the right place.
Jade Doutch, a blonde-haired beauty from the UK, was left beaming when she tried out the new Luminous Filter Glamour Foundation.
The influencer advised shoppers to “run, don’t walk” to Aldi for the dupe foundation, which has been described by shoppers as ‘just like’ Hollywood Flawless Filter by Charlotte Tilbury.
But if you’re on a budget and can’t afford to splash £39 on the viral product, then don’t worry, as Aldi’s dupe is much more affordable.
At just £4.99, not only is it a real steal, but it’s £34 cheaper than the cult buy.
Beaming with her buy, Jade took to social media to share her honest review, leaving many open-mouthed.
As she filmed herself in her car, she said: “Guys, I’ve just come back from the hairdresser and when I got there, my hairdresser’s skin looked amazing – I was like, what treatment have you had because I need it.”
Jade’s hairdresser confessed that she hadn’t splashed out on a posh treatment and instead, had been using a new product – the Charlotte Tilbury dupe from Aldi.
As a result, Jade quickly flocked to her local store and shared: “I just raced there and I got the last number three, I opted for the same colour she had on. It’s the Charlotte Tilbury dupe and it was £4.99.
“I’ve tried a tiny bit on because I’m too impatient to wait till I get home, but it gives a very dewy, glowy, youthful look.”
Clearly very impressed with her Lacura beauty buy, which is available to buy in the supermarket’s Specialbuys aisle, Jade explained: “It’s a hit for me, I’m definitely, very, very pleased with it.
“I hope they don’t stop selling that because it’s very nice.”
But if you want to get your hands on the Luminous Filter Glamour Foundation, which is said to provide an all-day glow, you’ll need to move fast.
ALDI has become well-known for its affordable beauty dupes that often rival high-end brands in terms of quality and effectiveness.
Here are some of the best Aldi beauty dupes that have garnered rave reviews:
Lacura Healthy Glow Exfoliating Tonic
Dupe for: Pixi Glow Tonic
Price: £3.99 (compared to Pixi’s £18)
Description: This exfoliating tonic contains glycolic acid and works to gently exfoliate and brighten the skin. It’s a fantastic, budget-friendly alternative to the popular Pixi Glow Tonic.
Lacura Q10 Renew Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Dupe for: Nivea Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream
Price: £1.45 (compared to Nivea’s £10)
Lacura Caviar Illumination Day Cream
Dupe for: La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream
Price: £6.99 (compared to La Prairie’s £292)
Lacura Hot Cloth Cleanser
Dupe for: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser
Price: £3.99 (compared to Liz Earle’s £17.50)
Lacura Snapshot Ready Foundation Primer
Dupe for: Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
Price: £5.99 (compared to Smashbox’s £26)
Lacura Miracle Cream
Dupe for: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
Price: £3.99 (compared to Elizabeth Arden’s £28)
Lacura Ebony Rose Face Mask
Dupe for: Fresh Rose Face Mask
Price: £6.99 (compared to Fresh’s £52)
Lacura Charcoal Clearing Mudmask
Dupe for: GlamGlow Supermud Clearing Treatment
Price: £5.99 (compared to GlamGlow’s £42)
Lacura Velvet Touch Foundation
Dupe for: Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Price: £5.99 (compared to Estée Lauder’s £34)
Lacura Tinted Lip Oils
Dupe for: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Oil
Price: £3.99 (compared to Rare Beauty’s £20)
The TikTok-loved ‘glow booster’ is said to provide your skin with that ‘real life filter effect’, blurring out any imperfections for a smooth finish.
It’s a purse-friendly alternative to the Charlotte Tilbury buy and boasts multiple shades that will suit nearly every skin tone.
IF you’ve ever shopped in Aldi or Lidl then you’ll probably have experienced its ultra-fast checkout staff.
Aldi’s speedy reputation is no mistake, in fact, the supermarket claims that its tills are 40 per cent quicker than rivals.
It’s all part of Aldi’s plan to be as efficient as possible – and this, the budget shop claims, helps keep costs low for shoppers.
Efficient barcodes on packaging means staff are able to scan items as quickly as possible, with the majority of products having multiple barcodes to speed up the process.
It also uses “shelf-ready” packaging which keeps costs low when it comes to replenishing stock.
Boasting a “light” and “creamy” consistency, the affordable find can be used as a primer underneath foundation for those looking wanting a dewy and glowy appearance.
Not only this, but it can also be worn as a lightweight foundation for beauty lovers desiring a more natural look.
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @jadedoutch, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 139,900 views in just four days.
Beauty fans were impressed with the cheap buy and were eager to get their hands on it.
Oh wow I need
TikTok user
One person said: “Oooohh that looks really nice.”
Another added: “Oh wow I need.”
Meanwhile, other bargain hunters confessed that they too have tried out this middle aisle find and were keen to praise it as ‘amazing’.
Use this all the time. I love it and I am always being complimented on my skin
TikTok user
One shopper beamed: “I use this and it’s amazing!”
A second chimed in: “Use this all the time. I love it and I am always being complimented on my skin.”
Someone else wrote: “I agree it’s amazing – your skin looks incredible.”
Whilst one woman confessed: “I’ve got it, it’s beautiful on my skin, just like Charlotte Tilbury.”
RONNIE O’SULLIVAN has revealed how he would spent the $1million prize money on offer if he makes history at the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship.
The legend is the defending champion of the new tournament in Saudi Arabia.
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Launching in March as the World Masters of Snooker, the final saw O’Sullivan beat Luca Brecel 5-2 to claim the £250k jackpot.
Now, the Rocket is looking to fuel his way to victory and bag another quarter-mil.
But there is an even bigger prize on offer for any snooker player who can complete an extraordinary feat.
Saudi chiefs are once again fielding the Golden Ball.
Worth 20 points, it can only be potted at the end of a 147 to create the possibility of a 167 break — the highest in snooker history.
Amazingly, an incredible prize worth $1m (£792k) is on offer for any player who can achieve the feat.
And O’Sullivan has now opened up on what he’d do with the cash.
Speaking in a World Snooker Tour video, The Rocket laughed: “I couldn’t spend a million dollars. (But I would buy) a school.”
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O’Sullivan’s answer was certainly unexpected, with rival Brecel previously revealing he’s so far spent all his snooker earnings on flash cars and a jet-set lifestyle.
But Ronnie is no stranger to educating youngsters in the sport, having opened a snooker academy in Saudi earlier this year.
The facility will help develop the sport’s best talents from around the world.
And O’Sullivan is sure to keep an eagle-eye out for prodigies who could one day match his own achievements.
Speaking at its opening, he said: “Amazing to have opened my own snooker academy here in Riyadh.
“This will be the perfect place to develop future stars locally and globally.”
FROM his lightning breaks to blasts at officials, Ronnie O'Sullivan has fired snooker into the spotlight.
The seven-time world champion makes almost as big an impact away from the table as on it.
O’Sullivan has three children – two daughters and a son.
And the Rocket’s on-off relationship with British actress Laila Rouass has also hit the headlines.
He has opened up on battles with his weight and addiction.
While the controversial cueist reckons he wasted NINE YEARS of his career by partying too hard.
Despite being worth £14million, O’Sullivan is renowned for his love of canal boats and snubbing flashy cars.
His rivalry with fellow star Judd Trump has been branded ‘snooker’s greatest feud’.
And Ali Carter had his nose knocked out of joint by the Rocket in their infamous ‘Snotgate’ row.
Check out all our latest Ronnie O’Sullivan articles.
VICTORIA Beckham led by example and modelled a stunning £2,000 dress from her own range yesterday.
The fashion designer, 50, looked fantastic in the chic asymmetric draped cami gown as she filmed herself in a lavish lounge.
It’s a design Victoria is clearly proud of. Just yesterday she shared a post about it on social media, drawing attention to its “archival silhouettes” and “delicate floral lace appliqués”.
A fan of silky textures, Victoria went all out in the fabric last month when she was presented with the Entrepreneur award at the 2024 Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards.
The mum-of-four attended the swanky do at Claridges Hotel, London, with her daughter Harper.
Meanwhile, an insider has revealed how Victoria manages to achieve such a youthful look at 50.
Speaking to Closer, the source said: “Vic’s made anti-ageing part of her job since turning 50 and has been turning to her “ageless idols”, including Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, JLo and pal Eva Longoria for all their go-tos.
“She’s been indulging in a range of facials and cosmetic procedures round the clock, as well as keeping up her daily at-home routine.
“She’s constantly out and about at events, rubbing shoulders with Hollywood elite, so she wants to keep up and she’s ramped up the pressure in recent months.
“It’s become a little bit of an insane obsession, but she does look amazing for it, so it’s working.”
The global icon recently told Bazaar how she’s always been passionate about beauty, but that interest intensified during her time as a Spice Girl in the 90s.
She said: “I always enjoyed sitting in makeup chairs, learning tips and tricks whilst discovering my personal makeup preferences.”
In 2019, she created Victoria Beckham Beauty, powered by clean, high-performance products like the collection’s newest addition, the Matte Bronzing Brick, and her skin-care collaboration with Augustinus Bader.
But not only is she beauty obsessed, she’s also particular when it comes to her diet, too.
According to her football legend husband David, 49, Victoria has eaten the same thing for 25 years.
It’s been reported that the brunette beauty rarely deviates from grilled fish, steamed vegetables, nuts and seeds, and has attributed her extreme diet to her life-long battle with acne.
Victoria revealed: “It was because of my skin that I became very careful about what I ate.”
Not only does she swear by fish and vegetables, but she has also shared that she has even eliminated wheat, flour, meat, sugar, processed foods, dairy and gluten from her diet.
The star, who had breast implants in the early nineties but later had them removed, has previously admitted to having Botox and lip fillers following speculation over her noticeably plumper pout.
But she claimed that she has now stopped with the injections, as she admitted: “I just felt it was too much. I just felt like hiding, you know?”
KELLY Cates is riding high in her career after it was revealed that she is set to be ‘signed as the new host of Match of the Day’.
The football pundit has long been known for her work on Sky Sports. Here we take a look at her former married life and who her ex-husband Tom is.
Kelly Cates is a much-loved football presenter, best known for her work on Sky Sports.
She grew up in the world of footy, as she is the daughter of football legend Kenny Dalglish .
Since then Kelly has become one of the UK’s leading pundits.
Away from the pitch, and the sports host wed Tom Cates in 2007.
During their marriage, they welcomed two daughters together.
Unlike Kelly, Tom has stayed away from the spotlight.
The pair were married for 14 years before announcing their divorce in 2021.
Speaking shortly after she announced her split from Tom, Kelly talked about stepping into the dating world again.
In an exclusive chat with The Sun she said she was “up for using dating apps” despite being self-conscious.
Kelly told us: “I don’t want to spend my precious free time with a random.
“But this is the thing, the thought of going on a date and spending an evening with someone and the end of it thinking, ‘Well I don’t really like you,’ I would be so resentful of them taking up my time.
“Obviously vice versa, but I’m not bothered about it from their perspective.”
Going on she said: “Bearing in mind I don’t get to see the people I do like quite often, but i do know unless I want to spend the rest of my life alone… and I’ve got no real thoughts about long term relationships or anything like that.
“Imagine sitting there and halfway through you think, ‘God this guy’s an idiot’. You’ve just wasted a babysitter.”
In December 2024, reports started to emerge claiming Kelly was set to move to the BBC.
She is reportedly set to join the Match of the Day team following the departure of longtime host Gary Lineker, who started presenting the show in 1999.
It is understood that the move would see Kelly leave her position at Sky Sports to team up with Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman on Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2.
Reports claimed the three presenters would share hosting responsibilities on a rotating basis.
THERE is nothing like a glass of fizz at Christmas, and Cava is perfect if you’re on a budget as you get all the taste of Champagne but at a fraction of the price.
The Spanish drink is a more budget-friendly cousin to champagne and Prosecco, making it perfect for the festive season.
To help you decide which bottles to stock up on, I tasted versions under £10 from Aldi, Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons, M&S and Lidl. Here’s what I thought…
The cheapest of all the bottles I tried but also my least favourite.
It is very hard to argue with the price point and I thought the packaging was really classy but unfortunately it tasted like a cheap wine with bubbles and had a very strong aftertaste.
It also had a very strong, sweet smell which I didn’t enjoy.
This bottle was my pick of the bunch! I loved its fruity flavour which somehow managed not to taste too sweet.
This cava has just the right amount of fizz for me and was so easy to drink. I went back for several more glasses!
At less than £7 a bottle there really is nothing not to like about this Cava.
I really love what M&S have done with the packaging on this bottle, it doesn’t look like a supermarket own-brand bottle at all.
Sadly the taste didn’t quite match up to the aesthetic.
This is a completely non-offensive Cava, with a nice, citrus-like flavour but it lacked any real depth and after just one glass I was ready to move onto something else.
It’s amazing to think you can get a bottle of good quality Cava for just a fiver, but Lidl has done it!
With a light taste that was very refreshing to drink and is bound to be a crowd pleaser at any New Year’s Eve gathering.
I enjoyed this bottle a lot, but would have liked a bit more taste complexity to help the drinking experience feel more high end.
This is the most expensive bottle I tried, but if you’re willing to spend a bit extra, this is a really excellent bottle of Cava.
I liked how dry it was and loved the flavours of crisp, zesty apple.
I could easily have carried on drinking this all night. A great choice for toasting midnight!
Tesco have really pulled it out of the bag with the value for money here but despite this bottle being lovely and refreshing to drink, it didn’t exactly fill me with excitement.
It’s a great price if you’re looking to stock up on a few bottles for a party but it was a bit bland for my taste buds.
THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
You can look out for yellow or red stickers on products, which show when they’ve been reduced.
If the food is fresh, you’ll have to eat it quickly or freeze it for another time.
Making a list should also save you money, as you’ll be less likely to make any rash purchases when you get to the supermarket.
Going own brand can be one easy way to save hundreds of pounds a year on your food bills too.
This means ditching “finest” or “luxury” products and instead going for “own” or value” type of lines.
Plenty of supermarkets run wonky veg and fruit schemes where you can get cheap prices if they’re misshapen or imperfect.
For example, Lidl runs its Waste Not scheme, offering boxes of 5kg of fruit and vegetables for just £1.50.
If you’re on a low income and a parent, you may be able to get up to £442 a year in Healthy Start vouchers to use at the supermarket too.
Plus, many councils offer supermarket vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund.