Ice cream might be the last thing on your mind today with it being chilly and chucking it down outside, but we’re heading into July this week and sunnier days are bound to be on the horizon.
Who says you can’t have ice cream when it’s raining anyway? Especially when it’s a bargain as good as this.
B&M is selling huge 4.5 litre tubs of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and amazingly, they’re retailing at just £3.50. Considering you’d normally be forking out around £4.50 for just a 465ml pot of the ever-popular branded ice cream from most UK supermarkets, this is a pretty unmissable deal.
It essentially means you’ll be getting almost 10 times as much ice cream for £1 less than normal.
They don’t look the regular branded tubs of Ben & Jerry’s that you’re probably familiar with though and that’s because these tubs are designed for and would usually be stocked at places such as cinemas and restaurants. The reasoning behind these tubs appearing on shelves at B&M is thought to be due to the fact that those aforementioned businesses and sectors haven’t been open to the public over the last few months during lockdown amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and so they have been appearing in supermarkets.
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Eagle-eyed shoppers spotted the tubs of Ben & Jerry’s at B&M in the fan-favourite flavour Cookie Dough and also in Baked Alaska flavour too.
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If you’re unfamiliar with these flavourings, Cookie Dough is made from vanilla ice cream mixed with chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough, and Baked Alaska is vanilla ice cream loosely mixed with a marshmallow swirl and white polar bear shaped chocolate chunks.
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It hasn’t been confirmed which B&M stores the tubs have been spotted at, so you’ll need to keep your fingers crossed and your eyes peeled.
B&M unfortunately doesn’t have an online shopping service, so if you’re looking to get your hands on these tubs of Ben & Jerry’s, then you’ll have to factor in a trip in-store next time you’re shopping for essentials.
It’s advised that you check the opening times for your local B&M branch before making any trips.
Student police officer charged with off-duty rape and kidnap of woman in Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A student police officer has been charged with the rape and kidnap of a woman in Manchester while he was off duty.
Mohammad Hassan, 23-years-old and of Asian-Pakistani ethnicity, has been remanded in custody following the charges, and has been suspended Greater Manchester Police (GMP).
The charges – which have been authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following a police investigation – relate to reports made to authorities on the evening of Saturday 8 August 2026, which ended in a police pursuit on the M62 in West Yorkshire.
Following the police pursuit, a woman was safeguarded at the scene, and continues to be supported by specialist officers and support services.
Hassan has been charged with oral rape, kidnap, strangulation, sexual assault, theft of mobile phone, and dangerous driving.
He is set to appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (11 August).
“GMP detectives and staff have been working on this investigation throughout the last 48 hours to ensure charges are brought in this case,” explained GMP Assistant Chief Constable, Mark Dexter.
“The victim is our priority, and we are ensuring she continues to receive specialist support. Criminal proceedings must now take its course without interference.
“I understand, and share, the feeling among the public and our thousands of hard-working, decent staff who will have seen this news. Proceedings are underway and necessary action will be decisively taken within the regulations.”
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Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation to open in Manchester city centre
Emily Sergeant
Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation is set to open its doors in Manchester very soon.
Since it was first founded in Los Angeles all the way back in 2009, Reformation has gone on to become one of the largest sustainable womenswear brands on the planet, and is now known and loved for making beautiful, timeless apparel and accessories that aim to ‘inspire confidence’ across life stages and occasions.
Operating on a business model that pairs a smart approach to merchandising with a responsive supply chain, Reformation now operates more than 70 retail stores across the US, UK, Canada, and France.
At the heart of the Reformation story is a genuine commitment to ‘doing things differently’.
Since day one, sustainability has been woven into everything the brand makes – from the eco-certified fabrics and responsible factories, to its famously transparent sustainability reports.
Currently, Reformation has five UK stores to its name – but, it may come as no surprise to fans of the brand that they’re all in London.
That’s why the news of this new Manchester opening is such a big deal.
Set to be the label’s first UK store outside of the capital, Reformation has secured a prime spot on King Street in the heart of the city centre, and although there’s no confirmed opening date as of yet, if the shop windows saying ‘Summer 2026’ are anything to go by, we can only imagine it’ll be very soon.
“For Manchester, it’s a landmark moment, and for King Street, it’s the latest signal that this is one of the UK’s most exciting retail destinations,” a spokesperson for King Street said in a statement.
Stay tuned for details on opening dates to be announced in due course.
Emily Sergeant -
29th June 2020 
