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Greggs and KFC are giving away new gravy-drenched sausage rolls in Manchester this week

A significant cultural moment is upon us.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 6th August 2025

The unstoppable force that is Greggs has teamed up with the immovable object known as KFC for one of the most British collaborations ever.

We’re talking sausage rolls and gravy.

There’s arguably no pastry more beloved in the UK than a Greggs sausage roll. While other sausage rolls are available, of course, they don’t quite hit the same as Greggs’ flaky pastry creations. And even though KFC is not British – the US state of Kentucky is literally in the name – what is very British, however, is gravy… not just British, northern.

Just like the Greggs sausage roll, KFC’s gravy is beloved among fast food fans, so what better way to celebrate both delicacies by combining them together.

That’s right, Greggs has teamed up with KFC to launch gravy-drenched sausage rolls for a limited time only, and it’s already feeling like a significant cultural moment is upon us.

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Greggs and KFC have collabed on the comfort food creation of the year / Credit: Greggs and KFC

“We’ve joined forces with KFC to fuse our unmistakable flakey goodness with their iconic liquid gold and bring you a menu mashup that’s bound to make you wonder why you never thought of it before,” Greggs explained on its website this week.

Manchester is set to be one of the first UK cities to get in on the action too, as the two companies have announced that they’ll be pulling up in Cathedral Gardens this Friday (8 August) from 12pm until 5pm to serve the hungry public with a comfort food creation like no other.

As well as Manchester, London’s Southbank Centre and Newcastle’s Times Square will also get to try the gravy pastry creation before anyone else.

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Tired of having to decide whether you feel like Greggs or KFC? Well now you don’t have to. Greggs Sausage Rolls and @kfc_uki Gravy – together at last 💙❤️

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And then if all of that wasn’t good enough as it is, and your cravings just can’t be tamed, then luckily Manchester will also get the chance to order one of the new ‘Gravy Meets Pastry Sharing Buckets’, which are stacked with six iconic Greggs sausage rolls and served with a portion of KFC’s famous gravy.

It’ll be available exclusively on Uber Eats in four cities, Manchester being one of them, for two days only from 15 August.

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“This isn’t just an elite combo. It’s an earth-shattering, head-turning, life-changing experience,” Greggs and KFC concluded.

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Oasis are being linked with a massive outdoor gig next year

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After 16 long years of waiting, Oasis are officially the biggest band on the planet again (not that they ever really stopped), and now they’re being linked with a rather big outdoor gig at the storied Slane Castle next year.

They’ve already done Knebworth, so why not tick another one off the list?

With the Live ’25 reunion tour well underway, and rumblings over what they’re going to do once this run of global comeback shows is done, Britpop fever hasn’t just had fans of the band reliving the 1990s – it’s practically taken over the music world.

There’s already plenty of talk circling – including a potential return to Knebworth – but now Oasis is pretty much the first and only name being tipped for a huge headline slot at Slane Castle, after 2026 dates were slated by the estate’s owners.

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Slane Castle hosted natives, U2, for their Go Home live concert film back in 2002. (Credit: Sara Einarsson via WikiCommons)

While Harry Styles played Ireland’s historic and equally iconic venue back in 2023, the Co Meath concerts, located in the heart of the Boyne Valley, have somewhat dried up in recent years.

Prior to the former One Direction star, the last major musicians to play there were rock and heavy metal veterans, Metallica, more than half a decade ago.

However, the new lord of the manor, Alex Conyngham, is now looking to carry on where his father, Henry Mountcharles, left off in carrying on their live music legacy; and given that another legendary rock and roll band is pretty much anyone can talk about at the minute, their name has already been put forward.

As per the Drogheda Independent writer, John Kierans, Conyngham is reported to have said: “We want to bring the shows back, we miss them. It is not just about the revenue, but keeping the name of Slane as a rock venue on the map.

“It is what Slane Castle is known for, and I don’t want that legacy to fade away. This is one of the world’s great rock and roll venues with the most natural setting. We are working on plans, and hopefully we can pull something off for next year.”

While Oasis are due to play two nights at Croke Park in Dublin later this month, there is now a strong belief/expectation that a number of 2026 dates will also be announced. But will the stars align?

The Gallaghers’ obvious Irish connection has only added further fuel to the fire, though some people believe that Liam has already let the cat out of the bag regarding a second residency at Knebworth – or rather, third, in his case.

It’s also worth mentioning that they’ve played the 1,500-acre grounds before. Twice, in fact.

The first occasion was in July 1995, supporting R.E.M just before they hit arguably the height of their own powers with the release of their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? just a few months later, on 2 October.

Burnage‘s most famous sons and their bandmates go to do it all over again in 2009 (the same year they would eventually split up), with some incredible ‘warm-up acts’ in The Prodigy, Kasabian and Glasvegas.

Phwoar…

Let’s be honest, either of those artists could probably book and sell out the place these days, so god knows how much a ticket for that lineup would set you back present day.

Regardless, if there’s one band that fits the billing to bring back the Slane Castle gigs at their boldest and best, it’s the almighty Oasis.

Whether or not the heavily rumoured 2026 dates are domestic to the UK and Ireland, we’ll have to wait and see, but the clamour is already there, no matter where they sign on to perform.

If you were at Heaton Park or had the fortune of seeing any of the Live ’25 shows, you’ll know they still sound as good as ever.

Oasis are clearly doing something very deliberate for the as-yet-unconfirmed Live ’25 reunion album

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Viral store POP MART announces opening date of highly-anticipated Trafford Centre store

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant POP MART at the Trafford Centre

Viral retailer POP MART has confirmed the news that fans have been waiting with bated breath for.

You may remember that a couple of months back, it was announced that POP MART – the Chinese collectables retailer home to the phenomenon that is the Labubu – would be opening in Greater Manchester‘s biggest shopping complex, the Trafford Centre, later in the year, and now the opening date has been confirmed.

Once POP MART opens its doors, shoppers can expect to find exclusive gifts, hot products, and plenty of surprises in store… oh, and big queues too, presumably.

The new 1,400 sq ft store will feature a full range of POP MART collectables – including the most iconic IPs and blind boxes, and fans and collectors will be able to shop from limited-edition ranges and get their hands on seasonal exclusives only available at Trafford Centre.

The new store opening at Trafford Centre takes the brand’s UK presence to double figures, and forms the brand’s goal to make its popular characters ‘accessible’ to more people across the country than ever before.

“POP MART aims to celebrate entertainment and pop culture to a growing community of designer toy collectors,” commented Peter Shipman, who is the Managing Director and Head of Europe for POP MART.

“The opening of our Trafford Centre store expands our UK presence and helps to bring playful and engaging experiences to customers.

POP MART has announced the opening date of its highly-anticipated Trafford Centre store / Credit: The Manc Group

“Trafford Centre’s vibrant retail environment, strong footfall, and strategic location strengthens our opportunity to access both loyal fans and new audiences, and we look forward to seeing visitors embrace the fun collectable toys and retail experience.”

Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at Trafford Centre, says POP MART is a ‘brilliant addition’ to the shopping centre.

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POP MART opens at the Trafford Centre next week on Saturday 16 August from 10am.

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