It’s officially pumpkin spice latte season… there’s no denying it now.
Okay, although over the last few weeks the UK has been dealing with both the unseasonably-warm temperatures of a so-called ‘Indian summer’, followed by the chaos of Storm Babet and everything she brought with her – but now, it’s finally starting to feel like autumn.
When the nights start to draw in, the air gets colder, and we all begin to wrap up warmer, then it gets a lot harder to resist the urge to grab a sweet pumpkin spice latte.
Starbucks may be the place that most people associate with the popular autumn drink, but a whole host of other coffee shops and independent cafes also brew up their take on it each year – with some notable chains being Greggs, Pret, and more.
And now, one company is looking for someone to test them out.
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You can actually get paid to drink different pumpkin spice lattes this autumn / Credit: Fahmi Fakhrudin (via Unsplash)
So, if you were already planning on spending the colder months sipping away on a pumpkin spice latte, then how about getting paid for drinking them while you’re at it?
Drinking autumnal drinks is just one of the responsibilities that lingerie brand Pour Moi‘s new ‘Cosy Coordinator’ will be tasked with.
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In what is said to be the perfect job for “fall fanatics that love everything about the colder season”, Pour Moi says it’s on the lookout for “an autumn girlie” who knows their pumpkin spices from their hot chocolates, gets giddy when they hear the Gilmore Girls theme tune, and loves nothing more than lighting a cinnamon-scented candle and snuggling up on the sofa as the night’s draw in.
The key focus of the brand-new role is to test out Pour Moi’s comfy bras and pants to ensure they’re fit for all the cosy tasks this autumn.
Pour Moi is hiring an official ‘Cosy Coordinator’ who is obsessed with all things autumn / Credit: Starbucks UK | Greggs
The job tasks include drinking some of the season’s most popular autumn-inspired hot drinks, watching your favourite fall-feeling box set or film, and curling up on the sofa with a good book, all while wearing Pour Moi’s comfortable range of non-wired bras and soft pants.
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After enjoying a perfect snuggly weekend, all the successful applicant will then have to do is review the underwear, and state how well it fared when taking on the cosy tasks.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester
Emily Sergeant
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
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First-ever JD Wetherspoon pub to open at Manchester Airport
Danny Jones
In news that we feel many Mancs and travellers all-round have been waiting on for a long time, the well-known British chain, JD Wetherspoon, will be opening its first-ever pub at Manchester Airport.
That’s right: soon that first airport pint of the holiday could actually be a relatively cheap one.
While Wetherspoons are no strangers to popping up in terminals across the UK and Ireland, they’ve never done so here in Manchester despite having three, yes THREE, in Gatwick alone.
Not for much longer, though, as soon T2 will be lending more than 3,000 square feet of its prime leisure and retail real estate to a new Greater Manchester ‘Spoons’.
Posting on social media, the airport wrote: “Wetherspoon comes to Manchester Airport this September! The pub will be located in the Terminal 2 Departures lounge and will have more than 300 seats.
“This will become the final major food and drink venue to open its doors as part of our decade-long £1.3bn transformation of Terminal 2. It will be named ‘The Belle Vue’, in a nod to Manchester’s historic showground [now a sports complex and leisure hub].
“It was a focal point for social life in the city from the Victorian period up until 2020, when the final event was held at Belle Vue stadium. The design of the pub is inspired by the history of Belle Vue and the sporting culture of the North West of England. We look forward to welcoming you all in September!”
While a lot of money has been pumped into T2’s refurb as a whole over the past few years, it remains unclear just how much this particular new addition will cost; we do know that great sums were set aside for the launch of the Great Northern Market last year.
The inaugural Manchester Airport Spoons is just the latest in a series of major renovations.
As mentioned, the company already operate several up and down the country – 10 airport pubs, to be specific – but this will be the first in the North West.
Speaking on the news, JD Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said in a statement: “We are looking forward to opening at Manchester Airport. We believe our new pub will prove popular with travellers of all ages and be an asset to the new terminal.”
With Manchester Airport adding a dozen new routes to its roster this summer, you can expect to see even more people flying in and out than ever – no doubt having already polished off a cut-price pint or two beforehand.
Emily Sergeant -
23rd October 2023 
