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Burgerism is launching a limited-edition hangover bundle for Parklife Festival

Needed. Very much needed.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 6th June 2024

Manc takeaway heavyweights Burgerism have just delivered some of the best pre-Parklife news we’ve heard yet: they’re getting ready to fix the hangover before you are.

That’s right, Burgerism is launching a limited edition ‘Hangover Cure’ box just in time for Parklife 2024, meaning that your post-festival recovery meal is already sorted.

With tens of thousands of punters set to descend on Heaton Park this weekend (8-9 June), you can bank on there being a fair few sore heads afterwards, and rightly so – you haven’t done it properly, otherwise.

But thankfully, the Salford-born burger masters have put together the perfect meal deal to help you bounce back the morning after and we kind of wish we could just get this offer every weekend now, to be completely honest.

Available for one weekend only, this appetising hangover deal includes one of Burgerism’s delicious smashed burgers (the Cheesed, Beefed or Baconed), fries, a Burgerism sauce dip and a fun little ‘do not disturb’ door hanger.

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That’s the most important part we feel.

‘The Hangover Cure’ bundle will cost you just £9.95 and will be available from Friday, 7 June to Monday 10 June. Sorted.

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You can order delivery from Burgerism’s dedicated Manchester Delivery Kitchen via Uber Eats but the offer will also be available for collection only from their Salford, Denton and Gatley sites.

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We spent much of last week stuffing our faces with their previous limited-edition crossover at Nell’s Pizza and we would feel guilty about the calories if it wasn’t so delicious, and no, we’re not going to feel guilty about doubling up on Burgerism after Parklife either.

Stocking up on food and drink is often overlooked when it comes to festivals full stop, so we’re glad that someone’s looking after us. Thanks, Burgerism.

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Organisers are even going to be handing out free Maccies on the day, so the good news just keeps coming.

Here’s all the important info ahead of Manchester’s biggest music festival.

Parklife 2024 – line-up, tickets, times, travel and everything you need to know

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Beloved local restaurant passionately tears apart burglars after ‘hurtful and disappointing’ break-in

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson The Thirsty Korean in Chorlton

A local Manchester restaurant has found itself the victim of a break-in, with staff wages and other goods stolen – and they’ve not exactly held back in their statement to the burglars.

The Thirsty Korean, a hugely popular name over in Chorlton, has asked customers to ‘teach them how to swear in English’ so they can adequately express their disappointment and disgust.

Owner Eunji Noh said in a passionate statement that ‘bad karma comes as well as good karma’.

She wrote: “What you did was that you fully disrespected us that we put our love, passion, effort and time to do something meaningful and great.

“We do not deserve that. I wish, you will be deserved of what you did and I hope, that it will hurt you and your life.”

The Thirsty Korean opened last year in a new spot on Wilbraham Road, serving its legendary and authentic Korean dishes like fried chicken, tteokbokki, and Korean pancakes.

Sharing CCTV images of the burglars in the restaurant, Eunji added that she hopes they will ‘one day become someone doing something right’.

She said: “Hating someone is consuming so much negative energy, therefore I really do not like to say such and it hurts me too.

“However words have a power. So I leave the message that, in any case you would ever read. You will have many bad things happening to you and you will have many bad days and I wish this bad karma will chase to you soon.”

The Thirsty Korean's brunch spread
The Thirsty Korean’s brunch spread
Cheesy Ttekbokki noodles
Cheesy Ttekbokki noodles

She also wrote: “What you stole from the thirsty korean last night was paying our hard working staff wages, paying goods and supplies and our maintenance for the restaurant which assures us living tomorrow.

“It is truly hurtful and disappointing to know that there were people looking for the opportunity to steal someone’s belonging that I personally have never imagined to do by myself stealing someone’s possession and hovering and looking for a spot during the night with this bad intention.”

Addressing customers, she assured people that The Thirsty Korean will be back open for service from Wednesday.

Eunji signed off: “Eventually we all know that everything will be fine again. Spring has been always coming after winter ends.”

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Featured image: The Manc Group

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15 places kids can eat for £1 or FREE throughout the summer holidays

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

With the summer holidays just around the corner, we’ve rounded up 15 places kids can eat for £1 or free across the UK.

In case the ongoing heatwave didn’t remind you, summer is in full swing, and that means the inevitable school holidays are nearly here.

If you’re after ways to enjoy some quality family time without having to break the bank, we’ve found lots of places where kids can eat for £1 or free – 15 of them, to be exact.

So, whether you’re in the mood for a hearty Italian, a bit of brekkie, or even a big Greek feast, just because you’re on a budget shouldn’t mean you have to limit your and your family’s taste buds.

Here are 15 places you can take the kids to eat for £1 or even free this summer holidays.

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15 places kids eat for £1 or free throughout the summer holidays

Asda Café

Any child aged 16 or under can eat for £1 when dining at any Asda Café location, and every meal comes with a piece of fruit. There’s no minimum spend required and this deal is running all-day, seven days a week.

Bill’s

Brunch spot Bill’s is offering two free kids’ meals to any child aged 10 or younger when purchasing an adult main meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). This free meal includes a main, side and dessert, but is only applicable Monday to Friday. They’ve even got a special deal built for teenagers, too.

Turtle Bay

This Caribbean-inspired chain entitles one free kids’ meal per each adult, who spends £15 or more and presents a code via its app. Children paying a visit to Turtle Bay, who are 10 and under, will receive a kids’ meal and small soft drink.

The Real Greek

Every Sunday, The Real Greek is offering one free kids’ meal for each adult that spends £15 or more on any menu items. This deal will be automatically applied to the bill with the child getting to choose between a souvlaki wrap or mezze selection.

Beefeater

Two children under 16 are entitled to a free breakfast with any adult who purhcases an unlimited cooked breakfast for £10.99. There’s no specific end date for this one, and it applies to Premier Inn hotels as well as further Whitbread restaurants: Table Table, Whitbread Inns, Bar + Block, and Brewers Fayre.

There are lots of locations offering kids eat free or for £1 promotions across the UK / Credit: Tesco (Supplied)
There are lots of locations offering kids eat free or for £1 across the UK / Credit: Tesco (Supplied)

Bella Italia

Any adult dining at a Bella Italia location who purchases a main meal can get a free starter, main, dessert and juice for their child. Kids eat free all-year-long between Sunday to Thursday. This offer will be automatically applied to the bill. Subject to venue.

Morrisons Café

At Morrisons Café locations, when an adult spends £5 or more on a main meal, little ones can get a free hot meal including a main, side and veg or pick ‘n’ mix meal which contains a sandwich, snack and drink.

Tesco Café

Running in over 330 participating Tesco Café sites, kids are allowed a free hot meal, breakfast or pick ‘n’ mix meal when purchased alongside a full price adult meal. A valid Tesco Clubcard must be scanned, with this offer working on weekends too. The supermarket is also bringing back free fruit in 800 Tesco stores.

Sizzling Pubs

When visiting with a Sizzling Pub on a Monday after 12pm, children can eat for £1 alongside any adult buying a main meal. This discount will be automatically applied and will work at all their restaurants.

Travelodge

If an adult purchases an unlimited breakfast for £9.99, two kids aged 15 or under can eat for £1. This deal is running for anyone, and you don’t even have to be staying over at one of their hotels – you can simply walk in.

Dunelm Pausa Café

A child can eat free with every £4 spent by an adult at Dunelm Pausa Café. The deal guarantees kids a main, two snacks and a drink. If an adult spends £8, two kids could eat for free and so on.

Brewers Fayre

Just like Beefeater and other Whitbread restaurant brands, two children under 16 can get a free breakfast when an adult purchases an unlimited cooked breakfast for £10.99.

Table Table

As mentioned above, two children aged under 16 are entitled to a free breakfast when dining with a paying adult who buys an unlimited cooked breakfast for £10.99.

Dobbies

When an adult purchases a main meal of £8.75 or more, kids can dine-in for 88p. The offer applies to the children’s breakfast and lunch menu with the option of hot food or a pick and mix box, both including a drink. Only applicable in Dobbies; the offer isn’t valid in ‘Little Dobbies’ stores.

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IKEA

Although there isn’t an official offer, Swedish furniture chain IKEA is recognised for its affordable menu serving up delicious dishes like pasta and tomato sauce for children from 85p. The adults’ menu is pretty reasonable too, with a mixed vegetable rice meal for just £2.50. Breakfast rolls are £1.75, and individual breakfast items start from 75p.

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