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The nation’s first Christmas dinner in a cup will be sold at Boxing Day football match

Move over Bovril.

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It’s finally time for Mancs to get their hands on the greatest footy scran of all time – a Christmas dinner in a cup.

Stockport County FC first unveiled the incredible handheld meal earlier this month (and sent us one to try out) and planned to debut it at the club’s clash with Gillingham.

But that big freeze saw the game called off, and our dreams of eating a Christmas dinner in a cup at Edgeley Park were crushed.

The good news is that they’re bringing it back for the Boxing Day match, so all those thousands of people who lost their minds at our pictures can finally try it for themselves.

Stockport County say their creation is set to rival Bovril, adding a festive twist to the warming drink.

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Each cup features all the usual trimmings, from roast turkey to pigs in blankets to stuffing to Brussels sprouts, nestled in a bed of mash and swimming in gorgeous meaty gravy.

And it’s priced at just £4.50 which is an absolute bargain whatever way you look at it.

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The Christmas dinner in a cup was dreamt up to coincide with and celebrate the launch of the County Courtyard fan zone.

Jonathan Vaughan, CEO for Stockport County said: “Fusing Christmas traditions with winter football traditions, Christmas dinner in a cup has been designed to bring some festive cheer to Edgeley Park, adding to County’s already electric atmosphere.

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“Created especially for our fixture against Gillingham, fans visiting the County Courtyard will be able to tuck into delicious festive warmer pre-match, getting them ready to cheer on some tasty action on the pitch.”

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One person tweeted us to say: “I suddenly have an urge to visit Stockport.”

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Another wrote: “Sorry whoever is infront of me cos im gonna end up throwing this 30 feet informt of me wen madden scores his third tmrw.”

Someone else said on TikTok: “Saw this on Facebook but to see a video of it makes me want one even more. Great idea and great value. Well done Stockport.”

Featured image: The Manc Group

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Family-run tapas restaurant shames customers who stole decorations

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Family-run tapas restaurant shames customers who stole decorations

A family-run restaurant in Whitefield has publicly shamed a couple who stole new decorations from them.

Campo Blanco, a popular tapas joint in the Bury suburb, threatened to call ‘Santa’ over the petty theft.

Owned and operated by high school sweethearts Aaron and Faye Cummins, the charming local spot opened back in 2018 and has been a firm favourite in Whitefield ever since.

But it’s not just their tapas menu that’s caught the attention of locals – now apparently it’s their new table decorations.

Campo Blanco has shared CCTV footage of a couple who dined there recently pocketing lamps off their table.

The customer in question quietly reaches across her dinner, picks up the pretty gold lamp, turns it off, and shoves it into her coat pocket.

The restaurant shared the video online and pleaded for them to return the lamps by Christmas Eve.

They then said they’d be telling Santa – ‘and by Santa, we mean the police’.

Campo Blanco wrote: “We love our new table lights too. We actually can’t get them anymore as they’ve stopped making them so please bring them back. Also, they aren’t yours!

“You have until Christmas Eve to return them with no questions asked.

“If not, we will tell Santa to put you on the naughty list. And by Santa, we mean The Police. Cheers. Merry Christmas.”

One person replied to their post saying: “You’re joking. No that’s ridiculous.”

Another user commented: “You wouldn’t believe the amount of people that think this is perfectly ok to do. Makes me so annoyed! Theft is theft!!!”

Someone else wrote: “Can’t have anything these days. Disgustinggggg.”

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Featured image: Instagram, @campoblanco

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Viral juice brand Joe & The Juice is making a BIG return to Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Joe & The Juice is heading back to Manchester

Popular coffee shop Joe & The Juice is making a grand return to Manchester, taking on a huge unit in the city centre.

The Danish-based business is famed for its juices, shakes, and sandwiches, including its best-seller, the Tunacado.

Joe & The Juice used to be based within Debenhams in Manchester, but moved out of town when the retailer collapsed.

Now it’s back, signing a 10-year lease on a 2,685 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale, in the former EE store.

With more than 300 juice bars and coffee shops around the world, Joe & The Juice’s pink branding has become a familiar site globally since its launch in 2002.

It’ll be joining the likes of Michael’s Coffee House, HOP Vietnamese, Sides, Creams, Black Sheep Coffee and Lazy Sundae in the Manchester Arndale’s ever-growing food and drink line-up.

Scott Linard, Portfolio Manager for M&G Real Estate, said: “It is great to welcome Joe & The Juice back to Manchester city centre.

“They have built a brand which has become synonymous with meeting spots across UK towns and cities, so we expect them to thrive at Manchester Arndale thanks to our close proximity to city centre businesses and students keen to catch up over a bite to eat.

“Joe & The Juice adds to our already strong F&B mix as we strive to create a full day out experience for visitors to Manchester Arndale.”

Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, added: “Joe & The Juice selecting Manchester Arndale for its city centre return highlights the continued demand we are seeing from international F&B and retail brands for space at the centre.

“Having a mix of established and growing brands helps to ensure Manchester Arndale continues to be an attractive destination for visitors and allows us to draw in shoppers from across the North West.”

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