Morrisons has just launched its own Valentine’s meal deal, and it’s already looking like a worthy rival to the popular M&S offer.
Oh… and it’s quite a bit cheaper too.
With the international day of love right around the corner now, and M&S generally being seen as the go-to place for couples looking to grab a ‘dine in’ deal if they’re keen celebrate the special day in a more low-key way, then it only seems right that some of the UK’s other leading supermarkets would try to rival that offer – and Morrisons is one of them.
In case you missed it, M&S unveiled its now-legendary Valentine’s ‘Dine In for Two’ £25 meal deal for 2024 earlier this month, and it definitely seems to be going down a treat already.
There’s everything from lobster, steak, and mushroom stroganoff pies, to salted caramel profiteroles, white chocolate and raspberry mousse hearts, and a whole load of “luxurious” side dishes and drink options on the menu.
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Morrisons has launched an ‘indulgent’ Valentine’s meal deal to rival M&S / Credit: Morrisons
But Morrisons has also come through with some proper good comfort food to indulge in too.
And the deal is up to £10 cheaper than M&S as well, so if you fancy saving yourself a couple of extra pounds this Valentine’s Day, then you know where to nip to.
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On the Morrisons Valentine’s ‘Dine in for Two’ meal deal menu this year, you can choose from dishes such as smoked salmon verrines, tempura prawns, scotch eggs, vegan Mediterranean antipasti, and a camembert ‘tear & share’ bread to kick off the night.
Then, for the main attraction, there’s everything from beef en croute, slow cooked lamb shanks, chicken parmigianas, 30-day matured rump steaks, and mac & cheese to pick between.
Triple cooked chunky chips, parmesan and truffle mash, a medley of green vegetables, creamy dauphinoise, cauliflower cheese, and ciabatta sticks are some of the tempting side dishes on the lineup to accompany your mains.
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And of course, to finish it all off, you can pick from desserts like raspberry profiteroles, a trio of different mini cheesecakes, raspberry panna cotta pots, chocolate cakes, and even a selection of cheese for those who prefer something savoury.
The deal also includes tipples for all taste buds too, including award-winning wines, fizz, bee, and alcohol-free options.
There’s some proper good comfort food and tipples for all tastebuds on the menu / Credit: Morrisons
Fancy it then?
The Morrisons ‘Dine in for Two’ Valentine’s Meal Deal is launching in stores across the UK and online from this Thursday (8 February), and it will set Morrisons More Card shoppers back just £15, while non-More Card holders will only need to part with £17.
This means the deal ranges from £8 to £10 cheaper than M&S equivalent offer at £25.
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Pep Guardiola apologises for ’embarrassing’ camera operator confrontation
Danny Jones
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised after confronting a cameraman following the Premier League fixture against Newcastle United this past weekend.
The Blues boss was left visibly frustrated as Man City were beaten 2-1 away at St James’ Park by Eddie Howe’s side following a flurry of three finishes in the space of just six minutes.
However, this wasn’t the only action pitchside during the game, as not only have some supporters argued they should have had a penalty as Phil Foden was brought down in the box, Pep was also seen engaging in a loaded exchange with opposition captain Bruno Guimarães, as well as a camera operator.
Guardiola has since apologised for the incident, confessing he was left “embarrassed” by his own conduct and admitting that even “after 1,000 games, I’m not a perfect person – I make huge mistakes.”
As you can see, the Catalan coach approached the member of the broadcasting team following a fairly widespread spat both during the second Newcastle goal and following the full-time whistle.
Despite journalists recognising a natural amount of frustration and passion amidst the narrow loss and speculation over decisions, he went so far as to say he wasn’t “ashamed” of his actions at the time and doesn’t like or condone this kind of behaviour.
He was also seen smacking his seat in the dugout after conceding as well as after missed chances by his own players.
Pep assured that he apologised to the cameraman within seconds, remarking, “I am who I am” and reminding football fans that he is a human capable of acting on instinct just like anyone else.
He also clarified that the bulk of his issues on the day were to do with the officiating, taking umbrage with the referee’s decision-making in multiple instances.
You can see the clip down below:
"I feel embarrassed and ashamed when I see it"
Pep Guardiola apologises for his behaviour towards a camera operator after the defeat at Newcastle. pic.twitter.com/wVYfJDbnLm
As for his conversation with Guimarães, he wouldn’t disclose any details of their conversation, but did insist to one reporter that they share a good relationship, confessing that he is “an emotional guy” and can often appear particularly animated as he is known for gesticulating.
It seems that the 54-year-old was just annoyed over the potential penalty, but match-winner Harvey Barnes’ brace in particular, too.
Not only were there questions of a foul on new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma – whose shot-stopping was otherwise excellent for the majority of the match – but Guimarães was supposedly offside in the build-up to the strike.
Regardless, Pep went on to add that the confrontation with the cameraman, Donnarumma’s booking for dissent, and general disappointment have been “immediately forgotten”, and all eyes are now focused on City’s big European meeting with Bayern Leverkusen.
You can see the highlights from Newcastle vs Man City down below.
Kids can now send their Christmas lists to the North Pole as Royal Mail’s Santa Mail returns for 2025
Emily Sergeant
Children all across the UK can now send their Christmas wish lists directly to the big man himself in the North Pole.
That’s because Royal Mail’s hugely-popular Santa Mail scheme has returned for 2025.
With just over a month to go until Christmas Day is officially here, Royal Mail is once again helping to make festive wishes come true by lending a helping hand to one of its most special customers, Santa, just like it has done for more than 60 years.
The postal service will be sending children’s letters and Christmas wish lists directly to the ‘North Pole’ this year.
Santa’s team of helpers at Royal Mail are gearing up to deliver the hundreds of thousands of letters sent to him by children from all across the UK.
With the very busy Christmas period ahead – one of the busiest times of the year for the postal industry, by far – Royal Mail is encouraging children to get their letters written and sent as soon as they can – with the cut-off date being no later than Wednesday 10 December.
To send your letters to the ‘North Pole’, you need to pop them in a stamped envelope and send them to this special address:
Santa / Father Christmas, Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ.
Don’t forget to include your name and full address on your letter, so that Santa knows where to send his replies back to.
Kids can now send their Christmas lists to the North Pole as Royal Mail’s Santa Mail returns for 2025 / Credit: Phil Hearing | Marina Abrosimova (via Unsplash)
“Royal Mail continues to play a cherished role in the nation’s Christmas traditions,” commented Lisa Luveniyali, Royal Mail’s Chief Elf, who oversees the safe delivery of children’s letters to Santa at his magical grotto in Reindeerland.
“For over 60 years, we’ve proudly helped Santa manage the thousands of heartfelt letters sent by children across the UK.
“Our dedicated team of festive elves especially love seeing the wonderful wishes children share, and helping Santa send his replies.
Emily Sergeant -
6th February 2024 
