Asda is bringing back its popular cafe ‘winter warmer’ £1 meal deal to support the over 60’s during the colder months.
As the rising cost of living crisis sadly continues to make its impact felt nationwide, with those over 60 found to be some of the hardest-hit when it comes to financial pressures, Asda has decided to relaunch one of its most successful and widely-praised cafe meal deals this year to support those who need it most as the temperatures drop.
The supermarket is, once again, offering all over 60s the chance to enjoy soup, a bread roll, and unlimited tea and coffees for just £1 in any of its 205 cafes across the UK.
The offer is now running all day and every day, right through until February 2024.
The retailer first launched its ‘winter warmers’ initiative back in November 2022 in a bid to support older customers who it said were “disproportionately affected by the spiralling living costs”, and after research found that those aged between 65 and 74 experienced a £163 year-on-year drop in disposable income in August 2022.
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The initiative was so popular it saw more than 650,000 £1 meal deals served throughout the two months it was running for, which is why the supermarket has decided to extend the offer for an additional two months this time around.
“We know winter is set to be incredibly hard for thousands of pensioners as they continue to worry about how to keep themselves warm in the face of rising living costs and on a fixed income,” explained Kris Comerford – who is Asda’s Chief Commercial Officer.
“Last year, we served over 650,000 meals to the over 60’s in two months.
“So by bringing the initiative back for 2023 and extending it until February, we hope it will prove just as impactful across the winter months for those who need it most.”
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In addition to the Winter Warmers initiative, Asda’s Kids Eat for £1 meal deal is also running at cafes nationwide, and continues to be popular with families – having now served over 2.6 million meals since it’s launch back in June 2022.
On top of both of these initiatives, selected Asda store cafes are also running a ‘Community Cuppa’ campaign by creating space for community groups who may otherwise struggle to meet up due to rental costs or high energy costs.
Spaces at these community groups are available on weekdays in November and December from 2pm to 6pm, and everyone who attends will also get unlimited free tea or coffee.
Leeds Fest is almost here, but festival-goers heading to Bramham Park by car have been warned to take extra care on the roads.
Driving to Leeds Festival has never been particularly easy, but West Yorkshire Police have issued a warning to those driving by car in an attempt to make it somewhat easier.
Ahead of Leeds Festival 2026, temporary traffic management measures will be in place from Wednesday 26 August until Monday 31 August.
The measures are designed to improve road safety, reduce congestion, and help ensure the safe movement of the tens of thousands of people expected to attend the event.
Speed camera enforcement vans will be operating throughout the festival period alongside clearways surrounding the festival site.
Police have warned that drivers caught breaking the temporary restrictions could face prosecution, so it's definitely worth keeping an eye out for the signage as you approach the festival.
Superintendent Dan Wood said: “Leeds Festival is one of the largest events in West Yorkshire and attracts a significant increase in traffic to the local road network.
"The temporary speed restrictions and clearways are being introduced to help keep everyone safe, including festival-goers, local residents and road users.
"We would ask all motorists to pay close attention to the temporary signage in place and allow extra time for their journeys. Speed enforcement will be carried out during the event, and we encourage drivers to comply with all restrictions for their own safety and that of others."
Festival attendees are also being urged to follow the event signage rather than relying solely on their sat nav. Dedicated routes will direct different categories of visitors to the correct locations, including:
Camping entrances
Day / Non-camping ticket parking areas
Drop-off and pick-up points
Staff and authorised vehicle access routes
Motorists who follow sat nav directions alone may be directed to unsuitable routes, causing unnecessary delays for themselves and other road users.
Leeds United among Premier League clubs with the cheapest pints, new data reveals
Clementine Hall
Leeds United fans looking for a crisp pre-match pint, you're in luck.
Why? Because new data has revealed Leeds United as one of the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints.
It's al down to credit card provider Zable who analysed the average price of a pint at pubs near every Premier League stadium, revealing which fanbases pay the most, and least, for their pre-match drink.
You'll be glad to know that Leeds United ranked a very respectable fifth among the Premier League teams with the cheapest pre-match pints, with fans paying an average of £4.74 at pubs near the Elland Road Stadium.
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However, if fans are looking to grab a drink inside the stadium, they face a higher price tag, with a pint costing £5.60, a difference of over 18%.
Newly promoted Coventry supporters are getting the best deal in the league with the average pint nearby to the stadium costing £4.16, whilst Sunderland came in second please (£4.41), followed by Hull City (£4.70).
The top 10 most expensive pre-game pint prices at nearby stadium pubs:
Coventry (£4.16)
Sunderland (£4.41)
Hull City (£4.70)
Bournemouth (£4.72)
Leeds United (£4.74)
Liverpool (£4.95)
Newcastle United (£5.07)
Manchester United (£5.18)
Ipswich Town (£5.27)
Nottingham Forest (£5.34)
Adam McAllister at Zable says: "For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.
"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."
Emily Sergeant -
2nd November 2023 
