If you love Nutella, then this one is definitely for you – because next week Nutella is going to be bringing its cheery little red and white van down to Spinningfields and handing out freebies loaded with the nation’s favourite chocolate hazelnut spread.
Fans of the veritable household staple will be able to get their hands on a chocolatey freebie on Tuesday, 31 August when the Nutella on Tour van pulls up in Spinningfields square.
They’ll be handing out a choice of two different chocolate-loaded breakfasts from 9am in the morning to anyone that turns up and flashes them a big smile.
The cheery red and white van will be handing out free breakfasts to anyone that flashes them a smile / Image: Nutella
You’ll have the option of either granola with forest fruit and Greek yoghurt, or a chocolatey pancake served with fruit skewers made up from sliced strawberries and bananas – delicious.
And yes, for those wondering that the granola with forest fruit and Greek yoghurt all sounds a bit lacking in the chocolate department don’t worry – the team are going to be adding a good dollop of Nutella on top to make sure you get your hazelnut chocolate fix that morning.
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Before arriving in Manchester next week, the tour’s going to be kicking of in London on 26 August before moving on to Birmingham. After visiting us, it’s then hopping over to Leeds before finishing off at Chester Zoo next week.
Choices include either pancakes with strawberry and banana skewers, or granola and yoghurt topped with Nutella / Image: Nutella
James Stewart, Marketing Director for Nutella, Ferrero UK & Ireland, said: “We are always looking at ways to spread happiness and what better way than to provide a delicious Nutella topped breakfast on us!
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“There are so many different ways to elevate your breakfast with one heaped teaspoon of Nutella, so we decided to get on the road with two tasty recipes for our fans to try and all we are asking for in exchange for our delicious breakfast is a smile.
To find out more, head over to Nutella’s Instagram page here.
Feature image – Nutella.
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Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic
Emily Sergeant
A new survey has revealed that seven in 10 NHS workers believe the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic if one should arise.
After the recent meningitis B outbreak in Kent last month raised the conversation of mass contagion once again, of course following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new YouGov survey of more than 1,000 NHS workers has now uncovered how well prepared staff in the health service think it is for another global pandemic.
The results show that 69% of staff surveyed think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic, and to make matters worse, 26% of those even say it’s ‘very poorly’ prepared.
Only one in five (22%) think the NHS is could properly handle another pandemic, but statistically, YouGov claims none of those surveyed said it’s ‘very well’ prepared.
Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is ‘poorly prepared’ for another pandemic / Credit: Pxhere | Rawpixel
When workers were asked how the NHS’s level of preparedness now compares to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 41% did concede that they think it is better prepared now than 2020, however 37% admitted they think it’s no better prepared.
16% actively think it’s less well-prepared now than it was prior to 2020.
This marked a new era of ‘transparency’ and ‘accountability’ in the NHS, with the league tables delivering on the Government’s promise to drive up standards, tackle variation in care, and ensure people get the high-quality service they rightly expect.
Every trust in England – from urgent and emergency care, through to elective operations and mental health services – will now be ranked quarterly against ‘clear and consistent’ standards.
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Seven people arrested in Salford over plans to conduct coordinated mass shoplifting campaign
Emily Sergeant
Seven people have been arrested in Salford over plans to be part of a coordinated mass shoplifting campaign of ‘high end’ retailers and supermarkets across the country.
According to Greater Manchester Police (GMP), it is believed the group had been training for ‘non‑violent direct action’ in Salford as part of a coordinated mass shoplifting campaign, where they were intending to steal goods from high‑value stores and major supermarkets across the country, and then redistribute them to places such as food banks.
Working in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service, officers arrested one male and six females in Salford yesterday afternoon (Sunday 19 April) on suspicion of conspiracy to steal.
They all remain in police custody for questioning.
It has been reported in multiple sources, such as the BBC and the MEN, that the individuals arrested are believed to be part of the Take Back Power Action Group.
Take Back Power Action Group describes itself on its website as a ‘nonviolent civil resistance group’ that is aiming to ‘put the 99% in charge’ through citizen’s assemblies.
“We are ordinary people from all walks of life who believe that in order to fix Britain, taxing the rich is an essential first step, and we want ordinary people to decide how,” a statement on the group’s website declares.
Speaking following the arrests over the weekend, Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker said: “This joint operation with the Metropolitan Police has resulted in the arrests of seven individuals who we believe were planning to take part in coordinated national activity targeting high‑value retail stores.
“We are taking robust action to disrupt this type of organised criminality, and it will not be tolerated in Greater Manchester.
Georgina Pellant -
25th August 2021 
