Cadbury’s has released a new range of orange flavoured variations of some of its most popular chocolate products and there’s an old favourite returning too.
The beloved chocolate manufacturer is giving chocolate orange fans everything they could’ve wished for this week as it was announced that the limited edition Orange Twirl would once again be available to get your hands on in the UK from today.
The Orange Twirl is the classic Cadbury Dairy Milk treat infused with a delicious orange essence and is so good that one customer described it as “better than Terry’s Chocolate Orange”.
If you’re desperate to try it though, it unfortunately won’t be as easy as just nipping to your local shop and grabbing a bar.
The chocolate bar actually goes on pre-sale online today (18th August), where an initial 5,000 bars will be sold today and 5,000 more on 20th August. The resale isn’t accessible to everyone though, so you’ll also need to show Cadbury some love on Twitter in order to get in.
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Last year Twirl Oranges were hard to find, so this year we’re doing a presale before they hit the shops.
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The Twitter exclusive pre-sale will let you bag an Orange Twirl for just 69p, but it’s only on a ‘first come first served’ basis from 12pm.
Radhika Pai – Brand Manager for Cadbury at Mondelez – said: “We are very excited to bring limited edition Twirl Orange back in the UK after the positive response it received last year. It was clear our fans loved Twirl Orange, so we wanted to give people more chances to enjoy it, especially anyone that missed out last year.”
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“The online pre-sale means that everyone has a chance to get their hands on one, no matter where they are in the UK, from the comfort of their homes.”
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It seems that’s not all that Cadbury is launching this week though, as there’s also Orange Giant Buttons and Orange Fingers too.
Eagle-eyed shoppers over at the popular food spotting and reviewing Instagram account @newfoodsuk shared the sighting of these other two chocolate orange treats in a post yesterday afternoon, and with it amassing hundreds of likes and comments in just a few hours, it seems people are already getting giddy over them.
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In a full follow-up review of the Orange Giant Buttons, @newfoodsuk said: “As soon as you open the bag, you’re hit with the freshness of the Dairy Milk, and the zestiness of the Orange. They have the very distinct taste of Dairy Milk we all love, which goes perfectly with the orange flavour.”
“Cadbury and orange lovers, you need these in your life right now. Stop what you’re doing and head to your nearest [shop] – you won’t be disappointed”.
A full review of the Orange Fingers is to be expected shortly, so keep your eyes peeled.
According to @newfoodsuk, these two chocolate orange treats were picked up from a local Londis store, but it has been said that they are available to get your hands at a number of other supermarkets and shops – you might just need to keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best.
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Manchester’s big wheel is returning to Exchange Square for the summer… sort of
Emily Sergeant
Manchester is set to reach new heights, as the big wheel that once stood proudly in the city centre is making a comeback this summer.
Well… sort of.
That’s because it’s not quite the same big wheel that many will remember from its glory days in locations like Piccadilly Gardens and Exchange Square throughout the 2000s, and more recently Albert Square during last year’s Manchester Christmas Markets – but it is a big wheel and it’s a big wheel that you’ll be able to hop on for a ride.
Celebrating the launch of its new Cloud Frappuccino blended drinks range, Starbucks’ Summer in the Clouds arrives in Exchange Square next Friday and Saturday (24 and 25 July), inviting people to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy panoramic views of the city below from a big Ferris wheel.
The two-day takeover will give customers the chance to unlock a ride on the big wheel with the purchase of any Grande or Venti iced drink from participating Manchester city centre Starbucks stores.
Both in participating stores – which in Manchester are Starbucks stores in the Arndale, City Tower Offices, on Market Street and on Fennel Street – and at the Ferris wheel itself in Exchange Square, you can expect complimentary Cloud Frappuccino-inspired candy floss, live music from DJ and presenter Ethan Porte, and a free photobooth with digital and printed photos.
Alongside the big wheel ride, there’ll also be the chance for members to win exclusive Starbucks merchandise across the two days too.
A limited number of additional ferris wheel ride tokens will also be available to win via the fairground-style Plinko game on site.
The new Starbucks Cloud Frappuccino blended drinks range includes a range of bespoke creations like the Strawberry Matcha Cloud Frappuccino, the Brown Sugar Cloud Frappuccino, and the Caramel Mocha Cloud Frappuccino.
With skyline views and summer sips, Starbucks says its Summer in the Clouds is set to be one of Manchester’s must-visit experiences this month.
Starbucks’ Summer in the Clouds arrives in Exchange Square next Friday 24 and Saturday 25 July.
Featured Image – Cédric Dhaenens (via Unsplash)
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Liam Fray says ‘yes’ to Courteeners supporting Oasis on tour amid rumoured 2027 dates
Danny Jones
Liam Fray has said that the Courteeners are ready to “answer the call” if/when it comes to supporting Oasis on their next big live tour, with rumours of dates for shows in 2027 ramping up.
The fellow Manc favourites were heavily suggested as potential support acts for the Live ’25 reunion gigs, but Cast and Richard Ashcroft were ultimately selected as the warm-ups for the world tour.
With that in mind, when asked if Courteeners would be ready to open up for Oasis on their still only hypothetical tour next year, Fray had a very quick answer:
Not to speak for the Middleton musician, but it’s a bit of a no-brainer, really.
As you can see, in a recent interview with Radio X host Johnny Vaughan promoting the indie rockers’ new single, ‘Plus One Forever’, the 41-year-old frontman made it clear that he and his bandmates would bite hands off if the other Liam and/or his brother Noel offered a slot to them.
The younger Gallagher brother definitely had plenty of fun teasing supports last time around, before making some fairly more obvious posts and then seemingly just announcing them on social media according to his own timeline.
LG does what he wants, after all.
As for the supposed ’12 nights at the Etihad Stadium’ reported recently, not to mention all the other sets across the country that would no doubt follow should they come to fruition, Fray could say little else other than simply “Yes” to the prospect.
Joking, “Well, it is from me – I don’t know if someone else has said no!”, there have been no other indications on this front, but it’s safe to say it’d be a huge booking for everyone involved and a HUGE crowd-pleaser; Liam looks to be working on one of his own, elsewhere, too…
The two lead singers have both graced the stage of the Emirates Old Trafford stadium at Lancashire County Cricket Club, as well as Heaton Park, respectively.
Liam noted that he was at Heaton Park himself for that unforgettable summer last year, and also praised Wigan’s very own Ashcroft for being “unbelievable” when he caught him at Wembley. Big shoes to fill. The question is, who would you like to see supporting Oasis on their possible tour dates in the future?
In the meantime, we’ll have to be satisfied with gearing up for the release of the highly-anticipated reunion documentary, with the title and a first trailer now revealed.