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Legendary ice cream shop is giving out freebies to anyone called Elizabeth

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 2nd June 2022

This weekend marks the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations, with events and parties taking place right across the UK and the Commonwealth.

It’s a good week to share a name with HRH Queen Elizabeth II too.

Plenty of businesses around the nation are handing out freebies to anyone called Elizabeth.

The latest to join in the giveaway craze is one of Greater Manchester’s most popular spots for those with a sweet tooth.

Grandpa Greene’s Luxury Ice Cream in Saddleworth, which managed to stop traffic during lockdown there were so many people visiting, will give out free scoops all weekend.

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Credit: Instagram, @grandpagreenes

The wildly popular ice cream parlour said the deal applies on all four days of the bank holiday weekend, and can be used for dining in or taking away.

All you need to do is show your photo ID at Grandpa Greene’s and ‘get the celebrations started’.

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Elsewhere, Elizabeths can also claim a free ride on the East Lancashire Railway steam trains, and dine for free at The Alan hotel.

The Jubilee celebrations have begun in earnest today and will continue right through until Sunday.

In Manchester, there’s entertainment taking over Piccadilly Gardens all weekend, and a beacon being lit this evening at St Peter’s Square.

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Read more: Song called ‘Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty N***e’ climbs the charts ahead of Queen’s Jubilee

The Manchester Flower Show has also kicked off in the city centre, including a Jubilee Trail of royal-themed floral installations.

If you want to see more events that are happening for the Jubilee, check out our guide here.

Grandpa Greene’s makes luxury ice creams in dozens of flavours, which are stocked in cafes and restaurants across the region.

In its canalside cafe, it also serves legendary hot chocolates, afternoon teas, and a full menu of lunches and brunches.

Featured image: Instagram, @grandpagreenes

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Beloved Manc butty shop Bada Bing set for a sensational return to the city centre

Danny Jones Danny Jones Bada Bing returns to Manchester new Northern Quarter shop

Sandwich lovers rejoice because one of the finest butty shops to ever grace Manchester is returning: that’s right, Bada Bing is bada-back!

The Sopranos-inspired deli and sandwich shop that took its name from one of the central locations featured in the iconic US drama (yes, the strip club), was a huge success when it first opened in Manchester a few short years ago, so it was a huge blow when it closed in February 2022.

Starting out by serving sandwiches out of a window at The B Lounge pub on Paton Street near Piccadilly, before moving to a small kitchen on Radium Street and eventually setting up their stall inside Ancoats General Store, they would regularly have lines around the block every lunchtime.

These Italian-American sarnies were so popular you’d often struggle to get your claws on one – and believe us, they really are a two-handed task – as they’d sell out on what felt like most days. But now, whether you were a regular or someone who missed out, there is hope once again:

Announcing their sensational return to a new site over in the Northern Quarter, which will now mark the fourth premises they’ve popped up at, Bada Bing is back with a bang and, as you can, they dropped the news with one of the best reveal videos we’ve ever seen.

If you know, you know…

Set to take over 125 Oldham Street, owners Sam Gormally and Meg Lingenfelter haven’t yet graced us with an opening date but the new unit should hopefully be open sooner rather than later.

The duo, who previously worked at fellow NQ favourite Another Heart to Feed, came up with the concept during lockdown and it didn’t take long for the idea to take off, nor for them to earn their spot amongst the very best sandwich places in Manchester.

Seriously, they were insane:

@the.manc You need to try the #sandwiches at Bada Bing sandwich #deli in #Manchester 🥪🇮🇹 #learnontik #foryou #foryoupage ♬ Woke Up This Morning – Alabama 3

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Seriously, these things were so big and unwieldy (in the best way possible) that they even used to come with eating instructions: both hands and the trademark Tony Soprano hunch recommended, though the slightly stained wife-beater, boxer shorts and open dressing gown look is optional.

From slices of provolone cheese, all the thinly sliced Italian meats you could think of and the closest thing to actual ‘gabagool‘ as you’ll find in Greater Manchester, the menu was fitting of being served up to the iconic characters that once sat outside Satriale’s and a big approving grin from the man himself.

Simply put, we cannot wait and we will certainly keep you posted when we find out exactly when Bada Bing confirms their official reopening date.

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Credit: The Manc Group

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Burger King is giving away free burgers to new drivers today

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Burger King will be giving away burgers to drivers who have recently passed their tests for free of charge today.

In case it wasn’t on your radar, tomorrow (Thursday 24 July) is actually National Drive-Thru Day, and in a bid to properly celebrate this unofficial holiday, Burger King has decided to hand out a bunch of freebies to newbies today.

The fast food chain is asking all new drivers to “buckle up”, head on down to their nearest Burger King drive-thru, and help themselves to a free burger.

All newly-qualified drivers will be able to take their pick from either the Whopper or Chicken Royale without parting ways with a penny, and all they’ll need to do the claim their freebie is simply show off their learner’s ‘L Plates’ to the staff at their local Burger King restaurant.

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Hundreds of Burger King drive-thrus across the UK are taking part in the one-day promotion – including several across in Greater Manchester.

Although it might seem a little too good to be true, there’s a reason Burger King has chosen to dish out the freebies, and that’s because the company says it knows that one of the first activities newly-qualified drivers like do once they’ve passed their test is make a pit stop at a drive-thru with their mates to show off their new wheels and skills.

Sometimes though, navigating a drive-thru for the first time can be tricky, and this leaves new drivers feeling a bit like a rabbit in the headlights.

Luckily with this one-day Burger King offer, new drivers’ first drive-thru trip couldn’t be any easier.

The offer is available nationwide today (Wednesday 24 July) at Burger King drive-thru lanes only, while stock lasts, and newly qualified drivers must verbally mention “BK Plates” at the drive-thru lane to unlock their free burger.

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Then, once they get to the window, they must show drive-thru staff their ‘L Plate’ to redeem a free Whopper or Chicken Royale.

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