Poundland is obviously known for being one of the go-to places to shop on a budget, but the retailer is now set to slash its prices even further.
With inflation at a UK record high, and the rising cost of living crisis sadly continuing to make its impact felt nationwide, the discount chain has announced that it will start selling selected items for just 1p each Wednesday on its website, and is encouraging shoppers to keep their eyes peeled weekly to see what those items will be.
As well as those 1p bargains, Poundland has also vowed to reduce the price of some key household items to £1 as part of its Value Heroes campaign.
“We know it’s getting more and more expensive to live right now, and here at Poundshop.com we want to help,” a spokesperson for Poundland said.
“That’s why we’ve put together our Value Heroes – a range of £1 household staples you know, love and need [as] we’re committed to keeping your favourites affordable, and your life on track, so you can beat inflation and get the products you need without breaking the bank.”
Poundland has announced it will start selling some items for just 1p on Wednesdays only / Credit: Poundland
The price of 1,000 items across DIY, gardening, kitchenware, homeware, and stationery is also set to be cut by Poundland, and the retailer assures it’s still on-track to rollout its range of chilled and frozen food to 350 stores across the UK.
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As well as prices being slashed, Poundland has also this week announced that a handful of new stores will be opening their doors nationwide over the summer, which will create 150 full and part-time jobs.
Even more new store locations are set to be announced soon too.
“The pressure on customers from inflation is real, and while we’re serving more shoppers, that’s partly offset by customers being more intentional about what they’re putting in the baskets,” explained Austin Cooke – Chief Operating Officer at Poundland.
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“That’s why we’re determined to bring more value to more places, in store and through our new online business.”
Bury actress Kate O’Flynn wins big at 2026 Emmys with record-breaking comedy show
Emily Sergeant
Did you know that one of the big winners at the 2026 Emmy Awards last night was actually an actress from Bury?
In case it wasn’t on your radar, American television‘s biggest night, the Emmys, took place yesterday evening over in Los Angeles, and several records were broken in the process – including Apple TV’s comedy horror Widow’s Bay taking home the most Emmys ever for a single series of a comedy show, with 14 of them.
Widow’s Bay tells the story of mayor Tom Loftis, played by Welsh actor Matthew Rhys, who is trying to boost tourism on his rugged New England island, but must navigate several strange events that suggest it might be cursed.
Created by Katie Dippold, and executive produced and directed by Hiro Murai, Widow’s Bay was released in late April to widespread critical acclaim.
At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards last night, the show scooped a record 14 awards, including for Outstanding Comedy Series, several acting wins, and wins for directing and writing too.
One of those acting wins was Kate O’Flynn for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – an actress who hails from the Greater Manchester town of Bury.
Kate stars as Patricia Moyer, mayor Tom’s eccentric assistant in the show.
She grew up in Holcombe Brook near Ramsbottom, and was educated at Bury Grammar School, before she went on to train at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Acting in 2006.
Taking to the stage to accept her award last night, Kate said in her speech: “I want to thank our mayor [Matthew Rhys] and all the residents of Widow’s Bay, in front and behind the camera – you’re amazing. This is the role of a lifetime, thank you Katie and Hiro for trusting a Lancashire lass to play a sassy broad like Patricia. And thank you Apple [TV] for saying yes.
“Thank you Nicky and Tony for looking after me, my family back home, my mum and dad, and the loves of my life, my husband and our darling daughter – another sassy broad in the making.
“This is for all the Patricias out there, see you at Sunset Cocktails to celebrate. Thank you.”
Featured Image – The Television Academy (via YouTube)
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M&S launches new Too Good To Go partnership – with NINE Greater Manchester stores signed up
Emily Sergeant
M&S has finally decided to partner with food waste charity, Too Good To Go.
As of yesterday, a total of 350 M&S stores across the UK – including nine major sites in Greater Manchester – now offer new Too Good To Go ‘Surprise Bags’ that are made up of surplus bakery goodies, giving customers the chance to collect quality food at a reduced price at the end of the day directly from in-store bakeries.
The launch follows a trial in a select number of UK stores, and the Surprise Bags will include bakery treats such as pastries, cookies, and fresh bread.
The partnership with Too Good To Go is the latest move in M&S Food’s work to reduce surplus food and ensure good food doesn’t go to waste.
Greater Manchester stores that will be taking part in the new Too Good To Go partnership include Manchester Market Street, Trafford Centre, Stockport, Spinningfields, Prestwich, Wigan Robin, Bolton Middlebrook, Bury The Rock, and Ashton Moss.
Each of the Surprise Bags will include three to four bakery products to a minimum retail price of £10.20 for just £3.80.
Available Monday to Saturday, customers can order their Surprise Bags through the Too Good To Go app, and collect them one hour before their local store closes.
“It’s great to be involved in this new launch with Too Good To Go to help reduce food waste,” commented Chris Parker, who is the Store Manager at M&S Bolton Middlebrook.
“Our in-store bakeries are incredibly popular with customers, and at the end of the day, customers will now be able to order and collect surprise bags offering fantastic surplus bakery products at great value.
“By finding new ways to re-purpose surplus products, we’re helping ensure more food is enjoyed rather than wasted. This partnership is another positive step towards reaching our goal of halving food waste by 2030.”
Emily Sergeant -
5th August 2022 
