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Man stopped by police on M62 for making a brew whilst driving

North West Motorway Police said they "couldn't believe" what they saw when they pulled over the driver for using his mobile phone.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 27th April 2021

There’s multi-tasking, then there’s drinking a cuppa whilst you’re on the motorway. 

Most would agree that making a brew behind the wheel isn’t the smartest move. But for one man, it seems to have been standard procedure – until he was stopped by police yesterday that is. 

Spotted using a mobile phone whilst driving on the M62, a man was promptly pulled over by North West Motorway Police.

But, as he drove onto the hard shoulder, officers also discovered the culprit was in the process of making himself a brew on-the-go.

Sharing the surprising moment on Twitter, the force said: “We couldn’t believe this one!  #MC21 stopped a vehicle on M62 for the driver using their mobile phone whilst driving.

“When he stopped the car, he noticed the driver was also in the process of making a cup of tea.

“Needless to say, a Traffic Offence Report was issued.” 

The tweet has, unsurprisingly, generated some great responses on Twitter. 

One user said “that takes the biscuit,” whilst another joked: “Had he been arrested, you’d be able to take his mug shot.”

Another added: “Hope they didn’t put the milk in before taking the tea bag out.

“That’s a crime in itself.”

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Nearly a quarter of Brits are making cups of tea ‘all wrong’, new survey reveals

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A new survey has found that a staggering 127 million cups of tea are drunk in Britain each year, but apparently, a quarter of us are making them ‘all wrong’.

Nothing is arguably more British than a brew, right?

Whether you take it builder’s, milky, with sugar or sweetener, decaf, green, or even herbal, popping the kettle on and making a brew can be a sacred daily ritual for us tea-loving Brits, with everyone having their own personal tastes and preferences on how to make it the perfect cup.

But what is the correct way to make a cup of tea? Now that’s up for debate, but after finding out that nearly three quarters (72%) of Brits drink an average of four cups a day, Aldi has commissioned some new research to try and get to the bottom of it once and for all, and has polled the nation to discover what really does make the perfect cuppa.

Apparently, 78% of the population is so passionate about a good brew that they have to give exact instructions to someone if they offer to make them a cup.

A new survey has revealed that nearly a quarter of Brits are making cups of tea ‘all wrong’ / Credit: PickPik

English Breakfast tea was found to be the go-to choice of tea, with 67% of survey respondents calling it their favourite, but there does appear to be a bit of discrepancy when it comes to how to make it though – as 78% say they like to add the water first before letting the bag stew for two minutes to achieve the ultimate ‘toffee brown’ shade.

Almost half (49%) agreed that a splash of semi-skimmed milk should then be added to help bring the temperature down, and two in five (38%) prefer no sugar in their liquid gold… but that’s where the similarities seem to end.

According to Aldi’s research, almost a quarter (22%) of people are making their tea ‘wrong’ by putting the milk in first.

“It’s clear that tea remains a very important part of our lives, with the average Brit consuming a staggering 1,460 cups a year,” commented etiquette consultant, Jo Bryant.

“I’m with the majority, as I love a cup of English Breakfast tea, freshly-brewed for around two minutes, with a moderate amount of milk, and it’s always tea first, milk last – it is good manners when making someone else a cup of tea to check how they like it.

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“Most people simply ask about milk and sugar, but it is better tea-making etiquette to also enquire about strength and any other preferences.

“Try to take the time to make perfect brews for friends, colleagues and family, and make sure you remember just how they like it for next time.”

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Levi’s are the latest fashion brand to launch an Oasis collection

Danny Jones Danny Jones Levi's Live '25 Oasis collection

In case you missed it amid the tidal wave of merch currently flooding our feeds and shops everywhere, global fashion brand Levi’s has become the latest label to launch an Oasis collection.

With the Live ’25 world tour now officially underway, it feels like not only are Oasis back on top, but that there’s a large-scale Britpop revival happening here in the UK and overseas.

In terms of fashion, the 1990s and early 2000s style has been steadily making its way into contemporary culture once again in recent years, but with seemingly every big name trying to hop on the marketing machine that is the Oasis reunion bandwagon, you can’t move for crossover.

Be they official collaborations like the one with Manchester City, adidas Originals; American fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch bashing out merch, or a local t-shirt maker on Bury Market, that famous logo is absolutely everywhere – cue Levi’s latest launch:

Releasing just five or five main pieces (not including individual item variations), Levi’s Oasis gear has been kept pretty straightforward, simply relying on a less is more philosophy and the quality that the denim specialists are renowned for.

Nevertheless, there is an undeniably 90s feel to the approach.

As well as the standard Oasis band tee design, available in the brand’s main red, white and blue colour, as well as black, white and light blue – the Manchester City influences never stray too far, after all – there are a couple of other types of tee.

However, while we’re sure plenty of people might have a penchant for the parka, the undeniable star of the show for us is the Type II Trucker Jacket with the group’s name and ‘Live Forever’ stitched on the breast pocket.

Still, at £170, these sure-to-be collectors’ items don’t come cheap, and that’s not even the most expensive in the Levi’s x Oasis collection. Regardless, if you fancy treating yourself, you can find them here in Manchester and at the likes of The Trafford Centre.

Any of it pique your interest?

Don’t worry if not because, as mentioned, there is absolutely tonnes of Oasis clobber at various different price points all over the place at the minute.

From the official merch store pop-up over in Spinningfields to the recently relaunched adidas shop on Market Street, there’s bound to be something made for you.

We can’t wait to see Heaton Park looking like it had a uniform to get in and be overtaken by a sea of bucket hats.

@the.manc @adidas has made it’s return to Manchester, with a one-off collab with @Oasis spanning the first floor, and an Originals takeover on the second. #themanc #manchester #adidas #oasis #adidasoriginals #newopening #newstore #adidasfootball #manc #mcr #firstlook #retail #shopping ♬ original sound – The Manc

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