A mother-of-two from Godstone, Surrey, was forced to evacuate her home after a 65ft sinkhole opened on her doorstep, causing “utter panic” as she fled with her family in the middle of the night. Noosh Miri described the terrifying experience of hearing a waterfall-like sound as she ran out of her house, with fears of an explosion from exposed cables prompting a major incident declaration by Surrey County Council. Up to 30 homes have been evacuated, and Ms Miri expects to be away from her home for several months while staying in temporary accommodation.
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Tesco reveals surprising vegetable surging in demand
Tesco has seen a 200% increase in customer demand for out-of-season forced rhubarb, leading to a surge in rhubarb-flavoured products. Forced rhubarb, known for its tenderness and sweetness, is only available from January to March, while field-grown rhubarb is available from April to October. Supplier Place UK has reported a 170% increase in forced rhubarb demand, with Tesco offering nearly 40 rhubarb-infused products including spirits, pies, sweets, and hot cross buns. Full Article
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