McDonald’s is launching loads of new limited-edition items to its UK menu next month, but all eyes are on one thing.
One thing. Three words… mini hash browns.
Hash browns are an integral part of British cuisine at this point, right? Those little crispy potato creations prove time and time again to be an ideal snack for anyone who finds themselves a bit reliant on fried food to get through a hangover from hell, or merely just to wake up on a lazy Sunday morning.
McDonald’s is already pretty well-loved for its hash browns, but the fast food chain is set to take that love up a notch as it’s set to add mini bitesize versions to the menu next month.
McDonald’s is adding loads of new items to its menu for autumn next month / Credit: Geograph
With autumn now officially here, McDonald’s is updating its UK menu for the new season, with the McRib, McCrispy Deluxe, and the return of the Double Big Mac all sounding set to be fan favourites, as well as seasonal sweet treats like the Toffee Apple Pie, the M&M Halloween McFlurry, and Toasted Marshmallow Lattes.
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Foodie fans on social media also seem to like the sounds of the new Smokey Caramelised Onion Bites too, which look like little onion rings.
But nothing quite beats the anticipation for the new Mini Hash Browns.
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The star of the new autumn menu has to be the mini hash browns / Credit: McDonald’s
Set to be available in individual portions of five for £1.49, or Shareboxes of 15 for £2.99 if you’re feeling a little more peckish, the Mini Hash Browns are the same golden crunchy and fluffy potato goodness that Maccies is known for, but in a new and fun style.
McDonald’s is hoping this tiny take on the classic hash brown will be the perfect treat to “brighten your morning”, whether you’re on-the-go, or enjoying a leisurely breakfast.
Mini Hash Browns will be available exclusively during breakfast hours (6am-11am) for a limited time only from Wednesday 16 October.
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Three tiny ‘chaos potatoes’ have been born at Chester Zoo and they’re so cute
Emily Sergeant
Three tiny ‘chaos potatoes’ have been born at Chester Zoo… and they’re really flipping cute.
Born to parents Maris and Albert in late summer, the three rock hyrax pups – only affectionately known as ‘chaos potatoes’ – have just passed their first vet check with a clean bill of health, and now weigh roughly 350g.
Hyraxes are found across sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, where they live among rocky landscapes and are most active in daylight.
The litter includes two boys and one girl, and keepers at Chester Zoo have decided to give them potato-themed names – Russ, Spud, and Jackie.
Three tiny ‘chaos potatoes’ have been born at Chester Zoo / Credit: Chester Zoo
Currently, the three pups are a fraction of the size of the adults, which can weigh up to 4kg, but despite their small stature, they have an unlikely relative.
Believe it or not, rock hyraxes are actually a part of the same evolutionary group as elephants, as well as sirenians, which are the family of aquatic mammals that includes dugongs and manatees.
“Hyraxes are one of those species that you have to look for, but once you’ve seen them, they are fascinating to watch,” explained Megan Carpenter, who is a Keeper at Chester Zoo.
“The pups are little chaos potatoes. They are much more energetic than their parents and sometimes get the zoomies, darting about and testing their climbing and parkour skills.
“In contrast, the adults often wedge themselves into corners and grip on to steep rock faces for hours at a time. They’re incredibly well adapted to living among rocks and are much better climbers than you might expect.”
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A TV channel playing Christmas films 24/7 is now back on air in the UK
Emily Sergeant
Do you think it’s too early for the ‘C word’? Never mind, you’ve already clicked on this article.
Sure, we may only be into our second full week of September, but given the fact the weather these past couple of days hasn’t exactly screamed summer, it already feels like the festive season is around the corner – but whether or not you think it’s too early to be talking about Christmas, it’ll soon be too tricky to escape from.
Especially not when the famous TV channel showing festive film favourites non-stop is now back on air in the UK.
Yes, you heard that right – Christmas films, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
If you’re ready to wave goodbye to summer, and in welcome autumn and winter with open arms, then there’s arguably no better way of getting into the festive spirit than with the long-awaited and highly-anticipated return of the TV channel that’s charmed audiences for over half a decade now.
GREAT! Christmas the UK’s biggest seasonal channel, and it’s now live on Sky, Freesat, Freeview and Virgin Media.
You can expect almost four months of back-to-back seasonal movies.
The 24-hour feel-good and free-to-air channel will be bursting with non-stop Christmas spirit, and will be showing a heartwarming lineup of festive films – including some absolute fan-favourite classics that make it to screens every year without fail, alongside some cheesy Hallmark classics, new channel premieres, and so much more.
Emily Sergeant -
26th September 2024 
