MCDONALD’S customers have just days left to try a rare menu item before it’s axed.

The home of the Golden Arches stunned customers when it said the Grimmace Shake would return to menus this December.

The milkshake – which is inspired by the chain’s purple mascot – landed in UK restaurants for the first time in August but was only around for a week.

It was already a fan favourite in the States and went viral when it was launched across the pond.

The sweet treat is purple and features a blueberry-flavoured syrup blended with a creamy milkshake base.

It is also the first time McDonalds has mixed things up with its flavours – which are typically just strawberry, chocolate and vanilla.

It is currently available to buy across McDonald’s 1,450 stores this winter, and the drink has been raved about by customers.

In a post online, one diner said: “Managed to get one after missing out last time. It was delicious.”

While another said: “Tried it for the first time just now, I’m not a fan of blueberry, but this was delicious.”

But customers who are keen to get their hands on a shake will need to act quickly.

That’s because Maccies is pulling the product from menus on December 24, giving fans just nine days to get their hands on one.

A medium Grimace shake will set you back £2.69 – or £2.99 if you want to upgrade to a large.

This is compared to the usual cost for a regular medium McDonalds milkshake which is £1.99 or £2.19 for a large.

However, bear in mind that prices can vary depending on which McDonald’s store you are visiting.

McDonald’s has treated fans to a number of new menu items over the past few months.

Last month it launched a new Chilli Double Cheeseburger, which landed on its saver menu for £2.49.

It features two 100% British and Irish beef patties, two slices of cheese, onions, jalapenos, pickles and spicy relish in a toasted bun.

Meanwhile, McDonald’s also launched its brand new Christmas menu, which featured a never-before-seen Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie.

You can check out the full festive menu, which is available in stores now, below:

• Big Tasty meal – £7.59
• Big Tasty (with bacon) meal – £8.39
• Cheesy McCrispy meal – £7.79
• Cheese Melt Dippers with Rich Tomato Dip – £2.49
• Sharing Cheese Melt Dippers with Rich Tomato Dip – £6.79
• Terry’s Chocolate Orange McFlurry – £2.19
• Terry’s Chocolate Orange Mini McFlurry – £1.59
• Galaxy Caramel McFlurry – £2.19
• Galaxy Caramel Mini McFlurry – £1.59
• Terry’s Chocolate Orange Pie – £1.99
• Galaxy Caramel Latte – £2.69
• Galaxy Caramel Hot Chocolate – £2.69

How to save money at McDonald’s

Did you know that you can end up being charged more based on which branch of McDonald’s you choose to eat at? 

There can be up to a 30p price difference in a Big Mac meal at restaurants which are just two miles away from each other, The Sun previously found.

Another way to cut back spending at McDonald’s is by ordering from the Savers menu or by taking advantage of its ‘3 for £3’ deal when it lands in stores. 

It is also worth bearing in mind that McDonald’s offers a discount on your next order if you fill out a survey online after visiting its stores. 

These can be found on the back of any receipt you get at McDonald’s.

How do I find my nearest McDonald’s?

If you’re planning on taking a trip to McDonald’s, you’ll want to know where your nearest branch is.

The chain has a restaurant locator tool on its website you can use to find your nearest one – and check what time it opens.

Bear in mind that McDonald’s serves breakfast every day until 11am.

After that, it switches to the normal menu, serving meals such as burgers, chicken nuggets and more.

ISMAILA SARR inspired Crystal Palace to rip through rivals Brighton, with a helping hand from Michael Oliver.

The Eagles ended Fabian Hurzeler’s unbeaten home run in the Premier League, leaving The Amex stunned and silent.

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Sarr, signed to replace Michael Olise, grabbed a superb double after Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring against the run of play – with Oliver hindering Brighton’s defending in the build-up to the first goal.

Marc Guehi gave Brighton a late own goal but not even he will care on reflection.

It lifted Oliver Glasner’s men further from trouble at the bottom. After a rotten start to the season, they have now lost just one in their last eight.

Palace had not beaten Brighton in their last six attempts in this rather bizarre rivalry.

The way the visitors started looked as if that trend was set to continue.

Glasner was throwing his arms up in the air at his side’s attempts to play out, with Marc Guehi getting lucky on one occasion when robbed of the ball yards from the touchline.

But Brighton could not capitalise on Palace’s nervousness and the momentum swung thanks to Oliver’s shoulder and some shocking defending.

Palace began a rare break. Carlos Baleba moved to stop Eberechi Eze in his tracks but was prevented by the referee being in his path.

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As officials only need to stop the game if the ball hits them, play was allowed to continue and the Eagles won a corner and then another, from which they struck.

Will Hughes whipped a ball to the near post which, after missing Jean-Philippe Mateta, should have been easy to defend.

But Brighton made a mess of it. The ball struck Jean Paul van Hecke and fell for Sarr, unmarked yards from goal.

The winger could not quite connect, but Chalobah was also left alone and free to convert his second goal since joining from Chelsea.

Brighton collapsed from there. Palace were showing strength the hosts could not match.

Bart Verbruggen saved well from Daniel Munoz three minutes after the first, but was helpless to stop Sarr moments later.

The visitors clipped a deep free-kick out towards Tyrick Mitchell. Both he and Tariq Lamptey, who was hooked at the break, effectively ducked the header, leaving the ball to bounce off Mitchell’s back.

He turned and swung a fine cross to the far post, where Sarr had been allowed to glide between two blue and white shirts to nod in.

It could have been three before the break, though Eze headed just wide from a Munoz cross.

Julio Enciso was thrown on at the interval and Hurzeler, after spending the first half venting at officials, had clearly saved a bit of that anger for his players.

They emerged with an intensity which had been desperately lacking before half-time, though they could not keep it up.

Maxence Larcroix had to block an effort from Kaoru Mitoma before Dean Henderson made a smart stop from Lewis Dunk’s header.

The England keeper was hardly tested in the first half, but was far busier now, making a flying save to stop the electric Enciso.

Glasner made changes of his own, with Daichi Kamada and Eddie Nketiah coming on while Eze hobbled off.

Brighton had failed again to take advantage of Palace’s early wobble after the restart and soon the visitors were causing trouble again.

Munoz had the ball in the net for a third, what would have been his third in four games, but the goal was ruled out correctly for a foul by Sarr in the build-up.

With Nketiah through the middle Palace were again a threat on the break.

The former Arsenal man went close at the near post before feeding a ball through to Sarr, who was stopped by Verbruggen.

He was not to be denied next time around. Palace again showed more fight as Hughes and Nketiah beat their men to headers, sending Sarr in.

He beat Dunk to the ball before slotting past Verbruggen and making straight for the jubilant Palace fans.

Not even a late and chaotic Guehi own goal, after Henderson fumbled the ball at a corner, could dampen their spirits.

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SIR Keir Starmer enjoyed his weekly kickabout today – but shunned an England shirt.

The Labour leader instead donned a 2024-2025 Netherlands away top while he played for his five-a-side team in North London.

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The Dutch navy blue jersey features different tones of blue and orange and was released by Nike.

The Arsenal fan was put through his paces in the friendly Sunday league game.

At one point he unleashed a fierce shot in midfield and was also spotted helping out an injured player.

He urged his team on in the kickabout and argued their case with the ref as his side drew 8-8.

Sir Keir wore an elastic support band for a knee injury he picked up before the game.

The 62-year-old is a big football fan and is often spotted watching Arsenal at the Emirates.

He has been part of the same weekly five-a-side game for decades and has vowed to play on unless “irreparably injured”.

The head of the Labour Party previously said: “Unless I’m irreparably injured, I intend to do it for as long as I possibly can.

“I used to be FA-registered, it was competitive stuff, but these are friendlies, eight-a-side and five-a-side.”

He also hailed England’s Euros semi-final win against the Netherlands in July as he attended the Nato summit in Washington DC.

“What a game England and what a winner,” the Prime Minister wrote on X, formerly Twitter, at the time.

He watched Harry Kane score England’s equaliser during the match in a room with his Dutch counterpart.

The PM shook hands with the Netherlands’ Dick Schoof after the spot-kick was drilled home.

But Sir Keir recently came under fire when it emerged he and other ministers accepted freebie tickets.

He said he used the directors’ box because of security concerns.

In September, Keir hit back at accusations he was “King of the Freebies” as he defended his VIP Arsenal tickets.

The Prime Minister insisted it was “common sense” for him to sit in football hospitality seats after declaring more than £100,000 of gifts.

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A LOYAL Costco member has revealed that the chain has axed another popular services – as shoppers cry “it just doesn’t make sense”.

The specific service has disappeared from branches progressively throughout the year, and there’s a reason why.

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A Reddit user pointed out that their local Costco‘s propane station wasn’t there anymore.

Confused, they said that maybe it got moved to the back side, but “that just doesn’t make sense”.

The user added: “Anyone else notice theres is gone?

“I never used it, but just was curious.”

The post accumulated a dozen comments, with other users confirming the propane fill station outside Costco no longer exists.

One comment read: “Yeah, most stores have switched the tank swaps instead of refilling so stores have been getting rid of the refill stations.”

Another confirmed the news too, saying: “The line of people waiting for refills was always a good half dozen, and most of them were unhappy to see the signs posted that the station would be shutting down.”

And someone else confirmed that this was the case, posting a picture that was put at a station.

It read: “Attention members – Please be advised that our location will be decommissioning our propane station in the coming weeks.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.”

It is unclear whether this is every Costco store across the US or just ones in specific locations.

It comes after Costco shoppers have once again called for the chain to follow in the footsteps of its rival by rolling out a new checkout policy.

And, if it comes to pass, it would make self-checkouts redundant.

Shoppers have lashed out at forums like Reddit to complain about in-store experiences.

Also, members have encountered problems when it comes to self-checkouts.

Shoppers have lamented how self-checkout lanes are slow and that it takes longer.

Customers have been quick to suggest solutions to the renowned wholesale chain.

“They need mobile checkout,” one shopper said.

“The self-checkout isn’t any faster, and they don’t impose an item limit.

“They need to adopt Sam’s Club mobile cart and checkout asap.”

THE mother of the victim of Blade Runner killer Oscar Pistorius warned his new girlfriend last night: “He still has a problem with anger.”

Olympic and Paralympic sprint legend Pistorius, 38, was caged for nine years for shooting lover Reeva Steenkamp dead at his South African home in 2013.

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But he is now free and reported to be dating 33-year-old Rita Greyling – a blonde lookalike of his tragic victim Reeva.

Reeva’s mother, June, 78, warned the disgraced star’s new love yesterday: “I don’t understand how she doesn’t see a red flag about him because he has not lost his temper problem.

“He was supposed to be under anger management when he was in jail and at one stage I stopped him coming out because I was annoyed that he wasn’t having treatment.

“He was angry – and he still has a problem with anger.

“He’s still a danger to women. Reeva only knew him for three months and she was dead and he’s never confessed.”

June and husband Barry, from Port Elizabeth, South Africa, said they had convinced parole chiefs to block the killer’s release twice over fears he still posed a threat.

The double amputee – who wowed the world of athletics by running on prosthetic blades after his legs were amputated in his childhood – murdered Reeva in his bathroom.

The former track superstar claimed he woke in the early hours thinking a burglar was breaking in, unaware his girlfriend Reeva was in the loo.

He blasted a volley of lethal “dum dum” bullets through the door with a pistol, killing the model and trained lawyer instantly.

But Reeva’s family have always claimed she was killed deliberately in a fit of temper after the beauty fled to the toilet in the early hours of Valentine’s Day in 2013.

And Pistorius’ court conviction for culpable homicide was later upgraded to murder.

The disgraced athlete was finally granted parole in January while still insisting he killed Reeva by mistake.

Her mum June – who founded the Reeva Steenkamp Foundation Against The Abuse of Women and Children – added: “It’s not painful for me that he’s with this young woman – I’m just worried about her.

“Our foundation is about the abuse of women and children and it’s out of control in this country.”

Pistorius now lives with his millionaire uncle in a fortified mansion in Pretoria and is reported to have fallen for attractive Rita, a family friend from Wakkerstroom in Mpumalanga.

Sources close to the couple have confirmed they are in a romantic relationship though details are being kept strictly private.

New love Rita’s family also made headlines when in 2022 her brother Ghini was involved in a devastating incident at Henbase Lodge, Morgenzon.

Willem Kruger, 29, drowned during a party and police in December 2023 said that his death had been shifted from accidental to a murder inquiry.

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Friends said that the tragedies surrounding both families brought the couple closer together.

A source close to Pistorius said: “He is trying to rebuild his life in a low-key way and avoids bars and restaurants and the general public and is flying under the radar.

“He is slowly trying to reintegrate into society but that is being done through families that his family have been close to for decades.”

Pistorius lives in a cottage on the grounds of his multi-millionaire uncle Arnold’s secure mansion and volunteers at a Dutch Reform Church nearby.

He will remain free on parole till 2029 and is subject to checks from the Department of Corrections at any time of day to check his residence test for alcohol and drugs.

He is not allowed out of the immediate area without informing the local police force and is not allowed a firearm or any contact with Reeva’s mum or sister.

A LOWE’S shopper has raged at the store and vowed to visit a rival retailer instead after the recent visit.

This customer claimed they experienced “the worst customer service” when they went to the home improvement chain.

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The shopper (@southpaw_1989) said they ran into issues when they tried to purchase a washing machine.

“@Lowes you without a doubt have the worst customer service imaginable,” they wrote in a X post.

This shopper was furious and explained they had visited Lowe’s for years but this was the final straw.

“We have spent thousands of dollars in Lowe’s over the years,” they added.

“Trying to buy a simple washing machine was a nightmare today.

“Endless runaround and not even an apology.”

The shopper ended their rant by confirming they would take their business elsewhere.

“Guess we will go to @HomeDepot now,” they added.

The chain responded to the shopper’s complaint with an apology and asked them to reach out.

“@Lowes why? So I can get blown off again by your terrible customer service. I asked for a manager multiple times and never got one.

“I’m good. I’ll just shop elsewhere.”

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This Lowe’s shopper has not been the only person to rush to X and complain about their in-store experience.

One first-time buyer vowed to never return to the chain after their visit, The U.S. Sun has previously reported.

The shopper slammed Lowe’s for its returns policy after he claimed it took nearly an hour to get his money back.

“First time shopping @Lowes today, what an awful experience,” the Lowe’s customer, G. Voss, wrote in a post to X.

“45 minute round-trip to return product missing items in box only to be treated so Rudely and accusatory.”

Voss claimed he called the Lowe’s employee out on their questions and tone, only to be given the response that it was “policy” to do so.

“She stated it’s policy. Awful service!” he fumed.

“At that point, I gave a piece of my mind left and won’t return…” he added.

AN ANONYMOUS “raffle” lottery winner has their final chance to claim a $1 million mystery ticket – and the winning slip was bought in a grocery store.

Minnesota Lottery revealed the winning slip was bought at Coborn’s Grocery Store, Delano.

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The ticket was bought before the January 1 draw.

The lucky gambler will be able to take home a whopping $1 million ticket – if they claim it in time.

To claim your prize, you must speak during business hours to the Roseville headquarters office.

Enter your numbers into the Minnesota Lottery website to see if you could be the big winner.

The retailer’s name is registered under ‘Coborn’s 2028’.

In a similar tale, MEGA Millions players have been urged to double-check their tickets as a $3 million prize has not yet been claimed.

CT Lottery revealed the winning slip was bought at the Cumberland Farms gas station, 1978 West Street in Southington.

The ticket was bought before the November 8 draw.

The lucky gambler will be able to take home a whopping $3 million ticket – if they claim it in time.

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Mega Millions cost $2 per ticket and players can pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers.

Each player can choose five different numbers from one to 70, which are the white balls.

Then, they can pick one number from one to 25, the gold Mega Ball.

However, players may also select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.

You win the jackpot by matching all six winning numbers in the drawing.

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Officials urge winners to sign the back of their ticket using an ink pen.

This will identify you as the Owner of that ticket for all legal purposes related to prize payment.

Once signed, ownership of a ticket cannot be changed or transferred.

Next, those looking to send in their form and ticket must include specific documents.

Lottery officials also need to see your signature signed on the back of your actual winning ticket as no copies will be accepted.

In addition to the completed claim form, you’ll need a copy of a valid ID and proof of Social Security number.

Valid Id’s include:

• State-Issued Driver’s License
• Voter’s Registration Identification Card
• State-Issued Identification Card
• Military Identification Card
• Passport
• Alien Registration Receipt Card

Just note that your Social Security number must be on a computer-generated document with your name and all nine digits displayed, like a Social Security card, pay stub or tax forms.

Keep in mind there are inherent risks involved in playing the lottery, and you should only buy a ticket if you can afford to do so.

Plus, if you or someone you know has signs of gambling addiction, call the National Gambling Hotline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit the National Council on Problem Gambling website.

THE Royal Family will ‘pull crackers and wear hats’ at their Christmas lunch – although the King is likely to hold back, according to an expert.

Speaking on The Sun’s Royal Exclusive show, Majesty Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ingrid Seward, said: “They will all pull crackers and wear paper hats.

“Although The Queen never did and I presume Charles probably won’t.”

Ingrid joined British photographer Arthur Edwards MBE to speak to Royal Editor Matt Wilkinson on this week’s episode of The Sun’s Royal Exclusive.

They discussed the schedule and traditions followed by the family on Christmas Day – from what they will wear to how the dinner table seating will be arranged.

Matt revealed: “This week, William attended a Christmas event where he met with some family members of a regiment down on Salisbury Plain.

“He gave out some presents and it was really good fun.”

Matt said the Prince went from table to table, bringing ‘lots of Christmas joy’.

Although the Prince apparently ‘let slip’ that: “On Christmas day, there will be 45 family members around the Sandringham Christmas table.”

Matt asked the Royal experts if they had any further insights into how the Royals will spend the festive period.

Arthur explained that the festivities will begin early, with the family honouring the Norwegian tradition of exchanging gifts on Christmas Eve.

The guests will arrive at Sandringham on Christmas day, where Ingrid said the family will ‘wear their smart clothes from church’.

Ingrid also revealed that in previous years, the Queen had avoided chaos amongst so many guests by using an ornate seating plan: “They’d have their names on a beautiful leather board, which would allow you to slide the names in and out.”

She expected Camilla, who is a ‘great hostess’, would know exactly how to do it.

Although, of course, Arthur says: “The King will sit wherever he wants and that will be the head of the table.”

Ingrid then confirmed the younger members of the family will join the adults for lunch.

She recalled: “In the Queen’s day, anyone that couldn’t hold a knife and fork (i.e. the children) had to have lunch upstairs in the nursery.

“So there was an age limit, but I think they’ve probably changed that.”

After the meal has been finished, members of the family may leave to attend their own personal appointments.

Arthur recalled: “For many years, our Queen Camilla would leave after lunch and visit her family in Wiltshire.”

Camilla is not the only person to do so, as Ingrid mentioned: “Diana would also leave after lunch – not always, but sometimes.”

MIKE McCarthy has been tipped to continue as Dallas Cowboys coach despite a season to forget.

The head coach is out of contract at the AT&T Stadium after the 2024 season.

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And Dallas has fallen to 5-8 this year with their playoff hopes all but over.

Owner Jerry Jones resisted calls to fire McCarthy after a string of heavy home losses earlier in the season.

He made a bold statement a few weeks ago when he declared that McCarthy could yet be awarded a contract extension.

McCarthy is a Super Bowl champion with the Green Bay Packers and led the Cowboys to 12-5 wins in the last three seasons.

But Dallas has won just one playoff game in that time – leading to calls for a change.

A new report from The Athletic’s Dianni Russini claims the “feeling around the league” is that McCarthy will be back in 2025.

It comes after Dallas Cowboys icon Troy Aikman publicly backed McCarthy to continue in his current role.

The former quarterback turned ESPN broadcaster won three Super Bowls in his career with Dallas.

And he said on 105.3 The Fan, via The Athletic, “As we stand and talk right now, I expect Mike McCarthy to be back in 2025.

“Short of Bill Belichick, I don’t know who you’re going to bring in that has a better resume.

“I just feel that for a team that I really do not think is that far away.

“I like the way this team is playing right now, even without their franchise quarterback.”

He added, “I sense that it’s a team that really believes in Mike McCarthy.

“I feel the locker room wants him back. I think he’s a really good football coach.

“I believe Jerry Jones thinks he’s a really good football coach, too.”

Quarterback Dak Prescott has also previously shown support for McCarthy.

“I don’t think that’s crazy at all,” Jones said of a potential contract extension for McCarthy during a radio appearance last month.

“This is a Super Bowl-winning coach.

“Mike McCarthy has been there and done that. He has great ideas.

“We got a lot of football left.”