In what is quite literally the #ComebackOfTheCentury, Turkey Twizzlers have officially returned to UK supermarkets once again.
2020 is saved.
After a teaser video was shared by manufactures last week, we speculated whether this would in fact the long-awaited return of the cult classic product and we’ve never been more happy to say we were right.
Turkey Twizzlers were famously removed from school dinner menus in 2005 after a campaign by Jamie Oliver as part of his Channel 4 series School Dinners.
At the time, Bernard Matthews – the manufacturers behind the popular food item – said it had no plans to stop the production of Turkey Twizzlers entirely, and opted to lower the levels of fat and salt in their products instead, but Jamie Oliver still regarded them as incredibly unhealthy and thus a few years later, Turkey Twizzlers disappeared from supermarkets and were found no longer listed on the Bernard Matthews website.
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Until now.
It's the moment you have all been waiting for! #comebackofthecentury #bernardmatthews #15yearsinthemaking
In what is presumably a referring to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Bernard Matthews has stated that the return of Turkey Twizzlers comes at a time “with the world more in need of joy than ever”, but they’re not going to be exactly how we remember though.
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Whilst Bernard Matthews has ensured that they are just as tasty as the original version that many will love and remember, and the traditional Twizzler machines that made the unique spiral shape have been recommissioned to recreate the exact springiness, the new recipe is said to be a lot healthier.
They also now come in two flavours – Original Tangy Tomato and Chilli Cheese – with a promise of being healthier and tastier than ever before, including low saturated fats and calories.
Bernard Matthews
Nutritionist Dr Sarah Schenker said: “[Bernard Matthews and] Turkey Twizzlers have listened to the public and completely transformed themselves into a much-improved product, [meaning] they now have a nutritional profile they can be confident in.
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“High in good quality protein and lower in fat, saturates, salt and sugar.
“You can create a balanced meal by teaming them with plenty of veg such as a corn on the cob and broccoli.”
Turkey Twizzlers will be available in Iceland stores nationwide from Thursday 20th August, before extending to all other major supermarket retailers shortly after.
You can get your hands on a pack of eight Turkey Twizzlers for £3.00.
If you are planning on heading to your local Iceland branch to pick up a pack or two of Turkey Twizzlers, then it’s advised you alway check the opening times before making any trips in store and you can do so via the Iceland store locator here.
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‘Hairy men’ needed to play soldiers in returning major fantasy TV series
Thomas Melia
A huge TV series has issued an urgent casting call for, very specifically, ‘hairy men’ to play soldiers.
The exact show hasn’t been named in the casting call, but it’s definitely a major returning fantasy, and is reportedly House of the Dragon, the hit Game of Thrones spin-off.
This big on demand show is set to start filming in just two months’ time, meaning anyone considering shouldn’t wait to apply.
There are a list of key characteristics candidates should have if hoping for this role, including a great work ethic and a professional attitude, something all Mancs like to think we have.
The job description states that no prior acting experience is required, one of the only other things you need to be good at is waking up early (well that’s me out).
Most importantly, headhunters are looking for individuals to take on that have one big factor in common… lots of hair.
On the official website where you can submit your headshots and photos, you will find a mood board filled with ranging hairstyles that fit the desired look the show is going for.
Just one example of a long-haired man who fits the criteria for the returning series.Another similar hair style choice to the guide from the casting call.Credit via Unsplash
Most of the pictures on the site range from long curly locks to big bushy beards – it’s a shame Santa will be back in the North Pole by now.
All candidates must have grown-out hair, ‘overgrown scruff to longer beards’, this means no short, back and sides, or any ‘modern fades’ as stated by the casting team.
If the rumours are true and this turns out to be a shoot for House Of The Dragon, it would be great to see even more Northern talent feature in this show.
It wasn’t too long ago that fans and Mancs alike realised that actor Olivia Cooke, who plays Lady Alicent Hightower, was a local lass herself, born not too far away in Oldham.
One final and important note is that anyone who is likely to apply must make sure they’re 18+ and have a right to work in the UK.
Filming will take place across North Wales and the South East from March onwards, with rate of pay roughly £140-£300+ per day (depending on hours worked).
To apply for a chance to feature in the returning major fantasy series, you can do so by visiting the site HERE.
Greater Manchester set to be battered by ‘impactful’ heavy rain and wind this week
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester is set to be battered by some heavy rain and wind this week, according to the Met Office.
While things have seemed surprisingly more settled for the time of year over the last week or so, with clearer skies and chilly winter mornings being fairly commonplace, all that will change very soon, as the Met Office has forecasted that the UK is set to be battered by some ‘impactful’ heavy rain and strong winds as the week goes on.
Low pressure systems will bring a more ‘unsettled’ spell of weather, with a severe weather warning for wind issued for certain parts of the UK.
Today is expected to be filled with grey skies and light rain here in Greater Manchester, with cloud covering much of the rest of the country, and other outbreaks of rain elsewhere, whereas on Wednesday, the focus of rain will shift to southern England instead.
The weather looks set to turn more unsettled during the forthcoming week 🌧️ 🌬️
Thursday is where it’s set to take the biggest downturn though, as a front bringing heavy rain moves eastwards through the day, and it’s us here in North West England that are expected to see the highest accumulations too, with 20-30mm could falling over the hills, and some hill snow even possible over the Scottish mountains too.
A deep area of low pressure will also have ‘deepened rapidly’ by Thursday, bringing ‘strengthening winds’ to western parts of the UK along with it overnight, followed by more heavy rainfall.
Greater Manchester is set to be battered by ‘impactful’ heavy rain and wind this week / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
“A very deep area of low pressure will bring a very unsettled, potentially disruptive, spell of weather to the UK through Friday and into Saturday,” explained Chris Almond, who is the Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist.
“Winds will begin to strengthen on Thursday night, with the peak gusts forecast through Friday in Northern Ireland and western Scotland. The wind will also be accompanied by heavy rain bringing some unpleasant conditions to end the week.
“We have issued a Yellow weather warning for wind, and with several days before the impactful weather, the forecast details are likely to be fine-tuned during the week, so stay tuned to your local forecast and keep up to date with Met Office warnings.”
Emily Sergeant -
17th August 2020 
