M&S has brought back an iconic retro crisps flavour two years after they disappeared from shelves.
The major retailer confirmed it has both listened and answered the prayers of its fans.
That’s right, M&S’s Prawn Cocktail Shells are back.
M&S insists the tasty snacks are made from the finest ingredients with a “top secret” exclusive spice blend.
If you’re a fan of Skips, the prawn cocktail crisps, chances are you’ll like these too.
According to Ocado, the six pack of Prawn Cocktail Shells are selling for £2.
They’re also suitable for vegeterians.
And the fun doesn’t stop there.
M&S also announced three-brand-new tortilla sharing bags will too be hitting shelves.
Each tortilla bag has been inspired by a classic Mexican dish.
Such as Tomatillo & Jalapeno Pepper and Lime & Coriander, and Feta & Pink Peppercorn Chickpea & Red Quinoa Tortillas.
Be warned, M&S say “these are nacho average sharing bags… you will NOT want to share.”
On October 16, an M&S representative shared the reveal of the tortilla flavours on Facebook.
One person commented on the post: “Yum! These sound delicious!”
According to Ocado, the tortilla packs are selling for £1.35.
Since we’re on the topic of surprises, M&S has one more to share.
It’s three totally new peanut snack packs, bursting with flavour, seasoned and not salted.
The flavours include Katsu Chicken Curry flavour, Smoky Chorizo flavour, and a Spicy Buffalo Wing flavour.
According to Ocado, the new peanut snack packs are selling for just £1.50.
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THERE are plenty of ways to save on your grocery shop.
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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.
A MAN in his 20s has died after suffering a ‘medical incident’ at a university gym.
Emergency services scrambled to the University of East Anglia Sportspark shortly after 7pm last night following calls involving a man who had been using gym equipment.
Norfolk Police said the man, in his 20s, was treated by paramedics but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been informed, the force confirmed.
The area was evacuated while emergency services provided medical treatment.
A police cordon is in place and the gym will remain closed while enquiries are carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained.
Pictures show a large number of emergency service vehicles at the scene including a forensics van.
A Norfolk Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to the Sportspark gym shortly after 7pm following reports of a medical incident involving a man who had been using gym equipment.
“A man, aged in his 20s, was treated by paramedics but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.
“The area was evacuated while emergency services provided medical treatment.
“A police cordon is in place and the gym will remain closed while enquiries are carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained.”
In a statement, the UEA Sportspark said: “We are aware of an incident at the Sportspark this evening during which someone received emergency treatment but sadly died.
“We are providing support to staff and Sportspark is currently closed, and will remain closed tomorrow.”
A HUGE outdoor retailer has announced it will close one of its stores within days.
Decathlon is set to the shut it doors in Forge Retail Park in Telford, Shropshire, on November 3.
The French sporting goods retailer has operated at the shopping centre since 2018.
The closure is said to be part of a “brand refresh” and a “broader review” of its store network.
Decathlon told customers they can use vouchers at its Wednesbury store until the end of the year.
The company also said that staff members were being supported to continue working at the company “where possible”.
Michael McHale, Regional Leader at Decathlon UK said: “We’re saddened to be closing our Telford store, which has served the local community for over six years.
“However, we’re excited to continue supporting our loyal customers by welcoming them to our Wednesbury location, just a short drive away.
“At Decathlon, we remain committed to bringing the wonders of sport to life and providing the same great products, services, and experiences that our customers have come to love.”
Local residents have been left disappointed at the news that their area is losing its Decathlon store.
One wrote on Facebook: “Great shop – sad to see it closing.”
Another said: “Sad. Great store. Useful to have on our doorstep.”
A third claimed: “All thanks to the blumming shoplifters!”
It comes as closures have rocked high streets across the UK in recent years.
Some retailers have closed a few branches here and there for various reasons, like when a store lease has come to an end.
Other examples of one-off rather than widespread closures is if there are changes in the area, like a shopping centre closing, and in some cases a shop will close to relocate to another area.
Some chains have faced tougher conditions though, forcing them to shut dozens of stores, or all of them in the worst case.
Elsewhere, a much-loved tea room is being forced to close having been in business for 34 “happy and successful” years.
The family-run Two Hoots Tea Room is situated in one of Wales’ most-visited tourist spots and they say they are devastated after they were ordered to pull down the shutters for good.
RETAILERS have been feeling the squeeze since the pandemic, while shoppers are cutting back on spending due to the soaring cost of living crisis.
High energy costs and a move to shopping online after the pandemic are also taking a toll, and many high street shops have struggled to keep going.
The high street has seen a whole raft of closures over the past year, and more are coming.
The number of jobs lost in British retail dropped last year, but 120,000 people still lost their employment, figures have suggested.
Figures from the Centre for Retail Research revealed that 10,494 shops closed for the last time during 2023, and 119,405 jobs were lost in the sector.
It was fewer shops than had been lost for several years, and a reduction from 151,641 jobs lost in 2022.
The centre’s director, Professor Joshua Bamfield, said the improvement is “less bad” than good.
Although there were some big-name losses from the high street, including Wilko, many large companies had already gone bust before 2022, the centre said, such as Topshop owner Arcadia, Jessops and Debenhams.
“The cost-of-living crisis, inflation and increases in interest rates have led many consumers to tighten their belts, reducing retail spend,” Prof Bamfield said.
“Retailers themselves have suffered increasing energy and occupancy costs, staff shortages and falling demand that have made rebuilding profits after extensive store closures during the pandemic exceptionally difficult.”
Alongside Wilko, which employed around 12,000 people when it collapsed, 2023’s biggest failures included Paperchase, Cath Kidston, Planet Organic and Tile Giant.
The Centre for Retail Research said most stores were closed because companies were trying to reorganise and cut costs rather than the business failing.
However, experts have warned there will likely be more failures this year as consumers keep their belts tight and borrowing costs soar for businesses.
The Body Shop and Ted Baker are the biggest names to have already collapsed into administration this year.
Meanwhile, customers were left devastated after a family-run clothing shop was forced to close after 144 years.
Dancers is run by the fourth and fifth generation of the Dancer family, but the rise in online shopping meant they had to let it go.
And, closures are affecting various industries across different sectors as a historic city brewery, with a legacy spanning 150 years, is also set to close.
The Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has confirmed plans to close Wolverhampton’s Banks’s Brewery.
COCA-COLA has confirmed it is recalling thousands of cans of a fan-favorite drink after labelling it incorrectly.
The beverage giant issued a recall for the drink last month after its “misleading” label sparked “health hazard” concerns.
Despite being a sugar-free drink, some 13,152 cans of Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade were found to have 40 grams of sugar per 12-ounce can.
It is the same amount of sugar found in four standard Krispy Kreme doughnuts or an entire glass of a McDonald’s McFlurry.
The brand’s full-sugar lemonade drinks also contain the same amount of sugar.
The mislabeled product was shipped to retail stores in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, according to an FDA alert.
It is understood that all the affected cases have now been removed from shelves.
A Coca-Cola spokesperson said in a statement: “In September, Coca-Cola Consolidated voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of Minute Maid Lemonade 12-ounce cans in parts of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.
“No impacted product remains in the market, and all recall activities in those markets are complete.”
Customers who purchased the drinks have now been urged to throw them away.
They can also return them to the place of purchase and seek a full refund.
FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning it “involves a health hazard situation where there is a remote probability of adverse health consequences from use of the product”.
Such mistakes could affect customers with health issues such as diabetes who may consume the drink believing it has zero sugar.
It comes after Coca-Cola pulled the plug on one of its flavours just six months after introducing it as a permanent addition to its lineup.
The decision comes as a surprise as the flavor was aimed at attracting younger consumers.
Coca-Cola said in a statement that the decision is part of its ongoing strategy to cater to customer preferences.
“We’re always looking at what our customers like and adjusting,” the company said.
As part of that strategy, Coca-Cola Spiced will be phased out to make room for a new, yet-to-be-announced flavor set to launch in 2025.
When it was first introduced, global brand senior director at Coca-Cola, Oana Vlad, said: “It’s Coca-Cola with a twist.”
The short-lived Spiced soda was introduced in February with great fanfare.
