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Kellogg’s reveals TWO new cereals scanning at 4 major UK supermarkets for £3.49 – months after ‘tastiest’ breakfast axed

KELLOGG’S has revealed two brand new cereals just months after its “tastiest” popular breakfast staple was axed.

The latest additions to the cereal giant’s lineup are now available at four major UK supermarkets and come with a very reasonable price tag.

Box of Kellogg's Oaties Original Crunch cereal.
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Kellogg’s has announced its two new Oaties cereals[/caption]
Kellogg's Oaties Choco Crunch cereal box.
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The Original Crunch and Choco Crunch flavours first rolled out to stores in mid-January[/caption]

Kellogg’s Oaties is a new oat-based crunchy cereal that’s perfect for giving a morning energy boost for all ages.

The cereals are available in either Original Crunch or Choco Crunch flavours, both of which are designed to keep their cereal pieces crunchy, even when soaked in milk.

High in fibre, the cereal also has added vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, and iron to help your metabolism.

The 500g packs of new cereal, designed for families, are priced at just £3.49 and have been rolled out to Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, and Sainsbury’s stores since mid-January.

Kellogg’s said food developers worked for months to perfect the “unique, multilayered texture” to ensure the crunchiness of each bite.

Oats and cereal flours were carefully blended with “quality ingredients” to make the dough which was gently cooked and shaped into the pillow-like bites, the cereal giant added.

Crucially, both these new flavours are non-HFSS (high in fat, salt, and sugar) and have up to 8.9g of fibre per every 100g of cereal.

The recommended daily intake of fibre is 30g, according to government guidelines.

This now also means that four of the five bestselling cereals from Kellogg’s are non-HFSS: Special K, Coco Pops, Rice Krispies, and Corn Flakes.

Caroline Deeley, R&D Cereal Technical Manager, Kellogg’s, said: “Our world-class R&D team has worked tirelessly to perfect the new Oaties recipe, bringing together delicious flavour, nutrition, and a unique texture that keeps its crunch – something we know cereal fans up and down the country will appreciate.

“It’s also packed with wholegrains from oats, providing morning energy for families to kick start the day, whatever their morning routine looks like.

“It’s been many months in the making, but we’re confident our new Oaties range will be well worth the wait.”

This comes just months after Kellogg’s scrapped one if its most popular breakfast staples.

The cereal maker’s All Bran Golden Crunch vanished from supermarket aisles last summer.

One eagle-eyed shopper noticed the products disappearance at a number of their local stores.

They raised the issue with the company on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The post read: “Hi @kelloggshelp_uk it seems to be impossible to find All Bran Golden Crunch at the supermarkets near me. Have you ceased supply of this?”

Kellogg’s responded confirming the item was no more.

They said: “I’m sorry to disappoint you but this product is set to be discontinued.”

The popular breakfast item consisted of crunchy wheat bran and mixed cereals pieces with a caramel flavour.

It was offered as a sweeter alternative to its Original All Bran, which still remains in stock.

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The new cereals were rolled out to UK supermarkets in mid-January[/caption]

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How Man Utd star’s ‘failure to follow Ruben Amorim’s instructions’ may have cost Red Devils the game at Tottenham

MAN Utd star Diogo Dalot may have cost his side their defeat against Tottenham on Sunday.

The Portuguese defender appeared to lose Son Heung-min in the lead up to Spurs’ goal.

Ruben Amorim, Manchester United manager, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Ruben Amorim cut a frustrated figure on the touchline at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium[/caption]
Diogo Dalot of Manchester United reacts during a Premier League match.
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Diogo Dalot appeared to lose Son Heung-min in the build-up to Tottenham’s goal[/caption]
Soccer game in progress, Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United.
Dalot was urged to get tighter to Son before he volleyed for James Maddison to tap home

The South Korean forward’s volley caused panic in the Red Devils’ defence, before James Maddison tapped home from close range.

However, reports say United manager Ruben Amorim urged his fellow countryman to get tighter to Son moments before the goal.

That’s according to the Manchester Evening News, who claim the defender failed to listen to his coach’s orders.

Amorim cut a frustrated figure on the touchline at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He saw his side fall to a 1-0 defeat on their travels, their ninth in 21 games under the ex-Sporting Lisbon coach.

During the game, he was seen with his shoulders slumped, arms outstretched at his team’s positioning, and lamented Casemiro for a loose pass.

Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund also felt Amorim’s wrath after he was given offside.

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The defeat was United’s second on the bounce in the Premier League.

However, Amorim was missing 12 players for the game in North London.

Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Mason Mount, Altay Bayindir, Kobbie Mainoo, and Jonny Evans are all on the treatment table.

While, Christian Eriksen and Leny Yoro were both absent because of illness.

Man Utd ratings v Spurs

MANCHESTER UNITED slipped to a 12th defeat in the Premier League with Rasmus Hojlund coming under fire again.

Here’s how SunSport’s Katherine Walsh rated the Manchester United players against an underachieving Spurs side – who are now three places above them in 12th – in North London.

Andre Onana – 3

United can’t do anything with him between the sticks. Can’t be trusted to collect anything.

His opposite number Vicario showed him a thing or two after returning for the first time since Spurs thrashed Man City in November.

At fault for the first goal when he palmed out a relatively weak bouncing shot into Maddison’s path in the 13th minute.

Noussair Mazraoui – 5

An OK performance. Clever link-up play with Zirkzee but couldn’t get hold of Spence down the left-hand side.

Pulled out an excellent cross for the Dutchman’s headed chance late-on.

Matthijs de Ligt – 6

His clearance stopped an obvious 2-0 before the half-an-hour mark.

Harry Maguire – 5

A mixed bag. Long ball over the top for Hojlund’s chance in opening 10 minutes and went on a few attacking runs himself in the first half.

Did well to stop Dejan Kulusevski from having a go at the edge of the box. But bizarrely stopped in his tracks when a cross came flying into Son later on.

Diogo Dalot – 6

A difficult afternoon for the Portugal international as Son and Djed Spence left him for dead a few times.

Hesitated when asked to shoot from five yards to make it 1-0 but helped Onana out with some clearances too.

Patrick Dorgu – 4

A Prem debut to forget. He was almost invisible from the left-hand side. And lacked quality when asked to get involved more in the second half.

Was stupidly caught offside with Bruno Fernandes offloading a stunning cross pitch pass and booked late-on.

Casemiro – 5

Looked every bit a player that hasn’t played Premier League football for two months. Unsurprisingly booked for a late one on Son.

Bizarrely dropped to the turf asking for a free-kick when nobody touched him. Was forced to play 89 minutes with eight teenagers on the bench. A difficult afternoon, indeed.

Bruno Fernandes – 5

Interceptions and breaking up play is not a part of the captain’s game. An uncharacteristically poor cross left United open on the counter.

Did get back to stop Son from having a shot at Onana on the hour mark and started ticking in attack in the final 20 minutes.

Alejandro Garnacho – 4

Looked shaky and cut a frustrated figure after blazing over an absolute SITTER from 10 yards to level the scores.

A bit of a shocker and looked a completely different player to the one who got United into the fifth-round of the FA Cup last week.

Woke up a bit in the second half as Vicario kept him at bay with several superb stops. But the 20-year-old is clearly better off the bench.

Joshua Zirkzee – 6

The best of a desperately poor front three. There’s a street player in there and he’s great with his touches at times.

But curled wide from 23 yards, stuck a header wide in the 70th minute and kicked an air shot in the final five minutes.

Rasmus Hojlund – 3

Is Hojlund the worst No 9 in United’s recent history?

The young Dane, who was unlucky to have a chance saved by Vicario, was second best in every loose ball and kept losing possession.

He was even caught offside after a pass from an Onana goal-kick in the first half – how often do you see that happen?

The absentees forced Amorim to name a nine-man bench that included eight teenagers.

That included highly-rated striker Chido Obi, as well as Ayden Heaven who was signed from Arsenal last month.

Incredibly, the only player who had played in the United first team in the past was Victor Lindelof.

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Camp leader claiming £300k compo after she was knocked down by kids playing British Bulldog

A SUMMER camp leader is claiming £300,000 in damages after she was knocked down by kids playing British Bulldog.

Elizabeth Parkin says she suffered a serious leg injury.

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Elizabeth Parkin says she suffered a serious leg injury after she was knocked down by kids playing British Bulldog

She is accusing the owners of Euro Sports Camps of health and safety failures after up to 100 children took part in the impromptu game on a hockey pitch in August 2023.

British Bulldog, where players must stop others running from one zone to another, was hugely popular in school playgrounds but was phased out due to the risk of injury.

Ms Parkin, 45, a pastoral lead at a secondary school in Bournemouth, said another team member organised the game “without risk assessment”.

She arrived at the field during a break in the game and had her back turned when it resumed and a large group of kids charged towards her.

Her claim reads: “A child or children collided into the Claimant, knocking her to the ground, where she sustained injuries.”

She says she was off work until November 2023, still has pain in her left knee and leg, and walks with a limp.

She may need a total knee replacement, the High Court was told.

She is suing CMT Learning, which operates the Euro Sports Camps, after the incident at Bradfield College, Reading, Berks.

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British Bulldog is a game where players must stop others running from one zone to another[/caption]

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UK’s first Universal Studios theme park with 500-room hotel and huge rides ‘to be given final green light in weeks’

THE first Universal Studios theme park in the UK is set to receive the final green light from the government in just weeks.

First revealed in 2023, Universal are hoping to build their first European theme park in the UK.

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The town of Bedford will be home to the first Universal theme park in UK (stock image)[/caption]
Hogwarts castle at Universal Studios.
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Rides and attractions based on the British book series Harry Potter are expected to make an appearance[/caption]

The project, which will be 45 miles from London, will plough £14 billion into Treasury coffers in tax revenue in the coming years.

It is understood that the MPs looking at the proposals have signed off already and a final decision about the site is due to be made very shortly.

Only the Treasury is now left to sign off on financial arrangements for the plan, The Mirror reports.

The county of Bedfordshire will be the home of the theme park.

Universal bought a 450-acre site in Kempston Hardwick, just out of Bedford, in December 2023.

The site will hold a 500-room hotel, entertainment zone, train station, and plenty of attractions – so there’s lots to look forward to.

There will also be new transport put in place as tourism in Bedford is bound to increase, including new rail routes to connect towns between Oxford and Cambridge, which are Bedford’s nearest cities.

Plans described Bedford as an “ideal location” due to its convenient transport links.

Bedford can also be easily reached via London, and with its central location, more than half of the UK population can be there within two hours.

Twenty thousand jobs will be created to build the attraction on a 476-acre site to help turbocharge the economy.

The project, which will be 45 miles from London,  will plough £14 billion into Treasury coffers in tax revenue in the coming years.

Treasury coffers would be boosted by an estimated £35 billion to the economy when the Universal project is  being built and for the first 25 years after its doors open.

Tourism Minister Chris Bryant recently told MPs:  “I cannot enter into the precise details of the negotiations, but they are going well.

“I am hopeful that this will be absolutely transformational for the British tourism industry if we manage to pull it off.”

Mohammad Yasin, who represents Bedford in Parliament, recently said: “To have such a huge global brand like Universal Studios invest in Britain would be fantastic.”

As planning is still in the works, there’s no exact time frame we can expect Universal UK to be completed.

But the estimate is that the park won’t be open before 2030 and could take at least six years to build.

There are only five other theme parks across the globe, with none in Europe at the moment.

Universal so far have opened Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Beijing Resort and Universal Studios Singapore.

With Universal still waiting on permission, here are some other UK based theme parks to enjoy, like Diggerland and Milky way Adventure Park.

Alton Towers has a pirate takeover week during February half term and there’s Nickelodeon Land at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort.

Aerial view of Universal Studios Hollywood.
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Universal Studios Hollywood was the first Universal theme park and opened in 1964[/caption]

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I tried Benefit’s new mascara – does it live up to the ‘Holy Grail’ hype for fluffy, volumised lashes?

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Our beauty expert tested Benefit’s new BadGal Bounce mascara – but did it deliver fluffy, volumised lashes? (Picture: Benefit/Lydia Wheatley/Metro)

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Beauty buffs, listen up. Benefit has somehow managed to drop another show-stopping mascara, and I know I’ve said this for most of their releases, but this one may just be my absolute favourite.

When it comes to mascara, Benefit really knows what they’re doing. From the OG They’re Real! And Rollerlash to BADgal Bang! and Fan Fest, there’s not a single formula that doesn’t deliver – and I would know as I’ve tried them all.

But this new release has that extra je ne se quoi that has me totally hooked. It’s called, aptly, Badgal Bounce, and it’s set to give you your biggest, fluffiest, most volumised lashes yet. Can I get a hell yeah!

benefit Badgal Bounce mascara

The secret to bigger, bouncier lashes, BadGal Bounce boats a nourishing formula as well as a duel-sided brush to help coat lashes from root to tip while seperating them for your fluffiest, most volumised lashes yet.

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The secret to bigger, bouncier lashes, BadGal Bounce boasts a provitamin B5 and castor seed oil-enriched formula to help nourish with every application, leaving lashes black and bouji with every swipe.

But it’s not just the formula that makes this mascara a huge winner, as Benefit claim that the custom-engineered hybrid brush does a lot of the heavy lifting.

BadGal Bounce sends my lashes into outer space. We’re talking super lengthened, thickened, volumised and defined from the first swipe (Picture: Lydia Wheatley)

On one side of the brush you’ll find fiber bristles that deposit formula at the lash line and evenly coat the lashes from root to tip, while on the other a fine-tooth comb works to separate and define each lash, ensuring zero spidering or clumping.

In fact, Benefit claim that you’ll see 242% more volume after three coats – truly astronomic lashes.

Better still, you’ll find no clumps, flakes or smudging – which is always the clincher for me, who doesn’t wear mascara on her bottom lashes and likes to keep them clear of mascara blobs.

But the main reason I’m obsessed with BadGal Bounce is because it sends my lashes into outer space. We’re talking super lengthened, thickened, volumised and defined from the first swipe.

One side of the brush has fiber bristles that deposit formula and evenly coat the lashes, while on the other a fine-tooth comb separates each lash (Picture: Benefit)

I absolutely love the dual-sided brush, which not only helps me coat each individual lash and give gorgeous definition, but also enables me to get into every nook and crannie, notably my outer-outer lashes, ensuring no lash is left behind.

It’s also super black, leaving a gorgeously intense look that really does last all day. What’s not to love? Benefit have knocked it out the park once again.

But don’t just take my word for it, listen to the amazing claims. In self-evaluations by 116 participants after one week using the mascara, 93% agreed lashes looked fuller, 95% said lashes looked evenly separated, 93% said their lashes looked fluffy and 93% said it gave instant lift.

And reviewers are already obsessed, despite the mascara’s super-recent release date, calling BadGal Bounce ‘unique and innovative’ and ‘all I use now’.

Raved reviews: ‘I’ve tried a lot of mascaras! I mean, a lot!! This one takes the cake. It is the best I’ve ever tried. Great wand for some SERIOUS lengthening and volume.’ (Picture: Benefit)

‘I’ve tried a lot of mascaras! I mean, a lot!! This one takes the cake.’ Raved one five-star reviewer. ‘It is the best I’ve ever tried. Great wand for some SERIOUS lengthening and volume.

‘Absolutely NO clumping and washes off easily at the end of the day. The best, do not hesitate to buy.’

Another added: ‘I finally found a mascara that doesn’t leave awful flakes on my face after a couple of hours! It was gentle enough on removal and lasted all day.

‘My lashes looked amazing and the double-sided brush meant I could coat my lashes beautifully and separate them. I cannot recommend this enough!’

For unrivalled bounce, this is the mascara you’re going to want in your makeup bag. Trust.

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Landlady of pub where a woman was shot dead thought the loud bangs were fireworks

THE landlady of a pub where a woman was shot dead thought the loud bangs were fireworks.

Michelle Thomas said there was “screaming, shouting, crying” and that the whole community was in shock.

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A view of the pub after Kent Police launched an urgent manhunt[/caption]

The victim, believed to be a mum of two and in her 40s, was killed by a man known to her in the car park of The Three Horseshoes in Knockholt, Kent, on Friday.

The pair were yesterday named locally as Lisa and Edvard Stockings.

One source said Lisa had been in the pub with a female friend.

Landlady Michelle had been preparing the Valentine’s dinner when she heard two loud bangs she initially thought were fireworks.

She told Sky News: “There was so much commotion — screaming, shouting, crying. People were outside on their phones. We tried to get people inside the pub.

“People were only just starting to sit down, it was early on in the evening.”

Michelle said the victim was not a regular at the pub, where floral tributes were laid yesterday, but had been there before, “mostly in the summer”.

After the shooting the suspect drove 17 miles to the Dartford Crossing where police later found his vehicle with a firearm inside.

It was believed he may have jumped into the River Thames from the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and been swept to his death.

A search for his body continued yesterday.

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The landlady of The Three Horseshoes where a woman was shot dead thought the loud bangs were fireworks[/caption]

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