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Lindt has just launched chocolate-covered crispy cereal balls

Lindt has got chocolate lovers rejoicing after the launch of two new treats joining its Sensations range.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 6th August 2020
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Lindt has got chocolate lovers rejoicing once again after the launch of two new treats joining its Sensations range and they’re both available now.

It’s time to get excited.

The much-loved chocolatiers has announced the launch of the Lindt Crispy Sensations, which are said to have an “enchantingly crispy” centre and are draped in a layer of the finest milk chocolate, and also the Lindt Mango and Passionfruit Fruit Sensation, which is the same smooth chocolate ball shape, but this time with a sweet mango and passionfruit flavour combination in the middle, which is then wrapped in dark chocolate.

Lindt has described both new chocolate treats as “truly sensational”, so it’s safe to say that fans are eager to try them out.

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Popular food-spotting Instagram page @newfoodsuk was also given the chance to taste test these two new additions and has given both a glowing review. They said: “We will be completely honest here, we absolutely loved these. The Crispy Sensations were amazing. Fresh Lindt chocolate filled with crispy puffed rice and cereal [and] they have the perfect crunch.”

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“[The] Mango & Passionfruit Sensations had a sweet soft filling, full of flavour [and] coated in Lindt dark chocolate – these were super delicious. A great summer snack.”

“We were super impressed with both, great additions to their Sensations range.”

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Both of these indulgent new treats are now on sale for £3.50 per back and you get your hands on them exclusively in Lindt chocolate stores, or via the Lindt website here.

If Mango & Passionfruit isn’t quite your cup of tea when it comes to flavours though, you can also grab Raspberry & Cranberry (£3), Orange & Pink Grapefruit (£3), and Blueberry & Acai (£3) in the Lindt Fruit Sensations range instead.

If you are planning on heading to the Lindt store to pick up a pack or two from the new Sensations range, it’s advised that you check the opening times before making any trips.

You can do so via the store locator here.

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One of the biggest and best new beer gardens in Manchester drops just in time for the World Cup

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You heard us right: what could very well be Manchester’s favourite new beer garden has just landed over in St John’s, and all can envision is non-stop sun, suds and sporting action all summer long.

This, my friends, is ‘The Green’.

Capturing a kind of mix between the simple combo of wide open space, booze and hopefully sun on the Stevenson Square we all know and love, with a bit of the Boxpark fanfare that will make it perfect come World Cup, we’re big fans of what they’ve put together here.

Think the Tony Wilson Place square/First Street complex that often hosts a pop-up screen and a Manchester Jazz Festival stage, meets Oast House and then some.

It’s also worth noting that this place is significantly bigger than you’ll find in most corners of central Manchester, complete with plenty of room to perch, from the rows of deckchairs to even tiered step seating that runs along the edge.

There’s new artificial turf laid down, complete with fresh wooden borders, lamp lighting, big benches perfect for squeezing plenty of mates on each side, as well as a decent number of small parasols. There are even QR codes to save time ordering at the bar.

Speaking of, the bar is already full up and running with a very solid lineup of summery drinks, for beers and fruity ciders to Aperol and plenty more. You are paying the expected St John’s prices, but when the rays hit just right, the footy’s on and you’re with your mates, you won’t hear us complaining.

Not just batch stuff being proud from the tap either – they’ve got cocktails, creative twists on frozen margs and lots of other stuff still in the pipeline.

But understandably, the instant start of the show is that large screen, which has already got us dreaming of the World Cup and tournament season year in year out, for that matter. And when we say large, we really mean it…

Just picture the scenes…

The lawn itself is plenty long, and the massive monitor is high up enough on the old studio wall that not a single soul will be missing a second of that action.

Be it the footy, Wimbledon, F1, rugby – whatever the discipline happens to be, we can’t wait to find any excuse to watch it all here (weather permitting). Only a short distance from Deansgate, Spinningfields, Castlefield and more, we feel like this spot is about to blow up.

You’ll also be glad to know that while you can’t take food and drink from other venues around the beer garden itself, they’ve got a food lineup all of their own coming very soon, centring around Manchester locals and regional indies. That’s what we like to hear.

It’s just what that Grape Street area needed, and regardless of whatever potential seasonal shifts it might need to make, we hope it stays here for a very long time. Good vibes all-round.

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Stage and Radio issue defiant statement in response to concerning development plans

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Manchester centre bar, music venue, and nightlife institution, Stage and Radio, has shared an impassioned and defiant statement in the face of proposed plans to be built next to the venue.

And when we say next to, we mean next door – and by that we mean practically on their doorstep, not to mention that of other local businesses.

Situated within one of the city’s most important creative and cultural hubs, in the form of the Northern Quarter, the gig space, club and popular meeting place finds itself under serious threat.

Here’s their statement in full:

Speaking in the accompanying caption, they said: “Comment below and we’ll DM you a link to take action (It’s also in our bio!).”

They go on to say, “We’re urgently asking for the public to support Stage & Radio by voicing concerns by 10th June 2026 about a future development going up within a few meters of the venue.”

Unsurprisingly, the post has been met with an outpouring of not only shared rage, frustration and confusion, but more importantly, they’ve received a huge amount of support in the comments, too.

Fellow Manc favourite nighttime venue, Hidden, added, “Sit tight @stageandradiomcr you’re not going anywhere; meanwhile, several people across multiple sites have simply written, ‘Stage and Radio 4 Life.”

New developments and residential ventures continue to pop up all over the city and surrounding regions, as they always will, and Manchester City Council has stressed that this latest development – an eight-storey residential block by This City – will not be under threat.

Leader of the Council Bev Craig said: “Music and arts venues like Stage and Radio are the soul of our Northern Quarter. Music is woven into the very fabric of Manchester, it’s part of what makes our city so great. It is not under threat on my watch.

“Across the country we are seeing too many venues close down, in Manchester we want to protect and nurture them. That’s why we have worked in partnership with the Music Venues Trust in recent months to provide almost £250,000 in grant funding to support small venues and operators in an increasingly difficult economic climate.

“This is a vital lifeline for many smaller grassroots businesses, and we know that without them there won’t be the next big star.

“Cities are always changing, especially when new affordable homes are being built, but let me be unequivocal – Stage and Radio is not under threat. They were here first, and our Agent of Change principle defends that.

“Any new development nearby will have the top level of sound proofing and the onus is on the council as the builder not the music venue. We are also working with the venue to consider what investment our This City housing company can make to the venue building to limit sound escaping.

“I’ve offered to meet with the venue operators personally to give my commitment that venues like theirs help create the artists of the future and make our music scene what it is today.”

As for Stage and Radio, we’ve had the pleasure of spending a fair few late nights there (not to mention well into the early hours of the next morning) over the years.

Besides being a great place to watch up-and-coming live acts, DJ sets, and more, it’s also one of the best places to go before and after a gig in Manchester city centre.

Releasing a direct statement to The Manc and Audio North, they told us: “We are deeply concerned about whether residential flats positioned directly beside an established grassroots music venue can realistically provide appropriate residential amenity and conditions suitable for long-term human
habitation, while also protecting an existing venue from future conflict.”

S&R also noted these circumstances are not entirely unlike those that have jeopardised the future of fellow NQ neighbours and live music venue, Night and Day Cafe, in recent times.

The countdown is now ticking away for Stage and Radio – quite literally, as you can see by the banner now showing on the homepage of their website.

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If you want to help save not just this venue but the culture, community and artistic scene it stands for, you can sign the protest petition and get involved in the fight right HERE.

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