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M&S is selling Salt & Pepper Squid

Seasoned seafood for summer.

The Manc - 24th June 2021

If you’re the kind of person who thinks salt & pepper seasoning can turn any average dish into something absolutely out of this world – it might be worth a trip to M&S sometime soon.

The retailer has added a product to its shelves which seems to have struck a chord on social media – particularly among those who love sprinkling takeaway spice over every possible type of food.

Customers have clapped eyes on Salt & Pepper Squid in M&S’ frozen seafood section – and it’s already generating a bit of a buzz on bargains pages online.

These seasoned rings are being sold in 340g bags – each covered in batter with a “zing of lemon”.

They’re ready to bang in the oven and should come out crispy and golden in as little as 14 minutes – making them ideal additions to any food platters you might be putting on over the summer.

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The recommendation is to serve the squid with garlic aioli and lemon wedges, as well as a bit of fresh salad on the side.

Fancy giving it a go?

Salt & Pepper Squid is available to order online – with packets going for £4 a pop via Ocado.

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Manchester United tease new collaboration with Manc streetwear brand Drama Call

Danny Jones New Man United Drama Call collab

New Man United Drama Call collab

Manchester United have revealed their latest fashion collaboration with popular homegrown streetwear designers Drama Call, sharing a new teaser on social media.

The football club may be faltering on the pitch, but commercially it’s still one of the best-known and most successful brands on the planet.

More specifically, they’ve made some big splashes when it comes to merchandising and fashion spin-offs in particular, with reproducing retro kits and other collabs like the Adidas x Stone Roses line, which dropped in February last year.

These releases quickly go on to become collector’s items, and that will almost certainly be the case with Man United’s upcoming Drama Call crossover, which they announced in fine fashion – pardon the pun.

Plenty of Drama Call die-hards will be scrambling for this one.

For those unaware of Drama Call, the local fashion label is hugely popular across the region, regularly worn by the likes of Aitch, Headie One and several other celebrities.

This isn’t by any means their first big partnership, though, having recently worked with Adidas directly to release a special ‘Superstar’ shoe that drew in huge queues to their Manchester pop-up.

Drama Call is also known for surprise giveaways in the heart of the city centre and beyond, making sure to stick true to their community-driven roots.

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Moston-born rapper Aitch himself joined forces with the team to hand out hundreds of freebies and Christmas presents last year. Wholesome stuff.

It’s actually not even the first time Drama Call and United have worked either, previously colliding to create a limited edition version of the classic blue 1988 away kit back in 2023.

drama call manchester united fashion — Credit: Manchester United/Drama Call

drama call man united crossover — Credit: Manchester United/Drama Call

As for this latest United x Drama Call collab, we have very few details on when the release can be expected; all fans can do is try and glean whatever clues possible from the teaser video above.

We always enjoy footballers trying their hands at acting, no matter the result, to be fair. Who can forget Wayne Rooney meeting Deadpool?…

So, if you’re a fan of the viral streetwear brand, watch this space.

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Featured Images — Manchester United/Drama Call

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A popular Manc streetwear brand is hosting a big festival to mark their fifth birthday

Danny Jones CLINTS streetwear festival Manchester info

CLINTS streetwear festival Manchester info

Popular Manchester streetwear and footwear brand, CLINTS Inc., is hosting its first-ever festival to mark five whole years in fashion – and it’s going to be big.

The highly sought-after clothing and sneaker make started out from a bedroom in Moston and is now a premium label in British urban, skating, UK grime and hip-hop culture, having been worn by many famous names and welcoming even more through the door of their Deansgate shop.

Located in the ABC Buildings on Quay Street next to Spinningfields, the flagship CLINTS store opened back in 2022 and is much more than a place to buy some new drip: it’s a place that showcases art, music, and a whole sub-sect of shopping beyond just skate silhouettes and trendy trainers.

As hack as it might sound to some, wearing this brand comes along with immersing yourself in the wider style and scene; the very same scene being celebrated in tandem with their fifth birthday.

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Not to tease you more than the company already has, but as you can see, details are scarce.

There is no lineup or even location for this festival… only a date.

CLINTS Fest (the inaugural one, at that) will take place on Saturday, 6 September – presumably at or around the 21-23 Quay Street site, but who knows?

Fans of the brand can sign up for the mailing list for the latest details, and pre-sale tickets are also available now, with a couple of clicks on the website revealing that the event is set to start at 12 noon and wrap up around 10:30pm.

If you’re interested, you can register your interest HERE.

Credit: The Manc Group

Credit: The Manc Group

While you can expect the festival to be packed to the rafters with die-hard followers of all things CLINTS and streetwear, they’re not the only local indie holding a special one-off this month.

In fact, this weekend, a fellow trainer specialist who is still just starting out life in the fashion game but is already making waves reminiscent of their contemporaries.

Here’s hoping this is just the beginning of the journey and they’re the next Manc brand to become a national success story.

A local indie fashion brand is cleaning tired old trainers while handing out free shoes and ice cream

You’d best be quick if you make the most of this one.

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Featured Images — The Manc Group/CLINTS Inc (via Instagram)