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EastEnders legend Anita Dobson’s tearful reunion with on-screen daughter Letitia Dean in 40th anniversary documentary

EASTENDERS legend Anita Dobson is set for a tearful reunion with on-screen daughter Letitia Dean next week.

The actress – who played Angie Watts in the BBC soap from its first ever episode – will appear on EastEnders: 40 Years on The Square on Monday.

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Anita is set to reunite with her on-screen daughter Letitia in the documentary[/caption]
Letitia Dean and Ross Kemp of EastEnders.
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Ross will also interview Letitia for the show[/caption]

The hour-long ‘deep-dive’ is fronted by actor and presenter Ross Kemp, who returned as Grant Mitchell in tonight’s episode. 

It features special appearances from Albert Square legends Anita Dobson and Pam St Clement, with the original landlady taking a trip back down memory lane alongside her on-screen daughter Letitia.

Back on set for the first time in many, many years, Anita Dobson reminisces with Letitia Dean and Ross asks how it feels to be reunited:

Anita said: “Absolutely wonderful! I feel very emotional, very happy. She looks beautiful, I love her to bits.”

Letitia added: “Anita was like a second mum to me.” 

“Yes, and she was the baby girl I never had,” Anita replied.

Ross shows Anita and Letitia an archive publicity photo of Lesley, Angie, Sharon and their pet poodle Roly.

Anita laughed: “That dog, you would say ‘action’, he’d sit up, you’d say ‘cut’ and he’d relax!”

Meanwhile Ross also speaks to Pat Butcher icon Pam St Clement in a rare interview.

Pam told him: “When I got the part of Pat like any actor I decided to do a bit of homework, I saw this bus conductress on a number 38 bus and she was wearing these most dangly earrings.

“Pat always wears the earring that fit her mood.”

Ross asked: “How many earrings did Pat get through?”

EastEnders' 40th anniversary cameos so far

With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford's past. But who have we had so far?

Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.

Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.

Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.

Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.

Coming up this year…

Ross Kemp – Kemp will reprise his role as Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.

Other aspects of the 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.

She told him: “You know those tool boxes you can get that fold up? I had one of those and a wall bracket with dangling earrings, but the interesting thing is most of them came from viewers.

“Oh, yes. They’d say – I saw these in the market and I thought they were absolutely right for Pat!”

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China unveils plan for deep sea ‘mega lab’ hidden 6,500ft beneath the waves in bitterly contested South China Sea

CHINA has unveiled plans for a deep-sea mega-lab that will be hidden 6,500ft down in the bitterly contested South China Sea.

The underwater base will study “cold seep” ecosystems – unique seabed environments humming with life and potentially holding vast reserves of fuel.

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The sunken facility will be anchored to the ocean floor and used to explore natural resources[/caption]

China has debated subaquatic expansion in the sensitive territory for years, and this could inflame disputes that are raging in the region.

Once constructed, the station will be anchored to the seabed and constantly taking readings from the deep.

SUNKEN HQ

Inside, China’s facility will be kitted out with advanced life-support systems to allow scientists to live and work down there for up to a month.

It will also run a permanent monitoring network to measure levels of methane – the natural fuel scientists have detected down there.

It will accommodate teams of up to six scientists at a time, who will be carrying out live experiments.

Along with unmanned submarines, ships and seabed observatories, the new lab will form part of a much larger “four-dimensional” network giving China unprecedented depths information about its surrounding waters.

It will also be wired into China’s sprawling fibre-optic web that is laid across the seabed.

Scientists have not revealed how they will power the huge facility, but nuclear is a possibility.

The incoming innovation was announced this morning by Yin Jianping, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ South China Sea Institute of Oceanology.

He promised: “Construction will begin soon.”

China’s new plans are a similar concept to the US’s concept for an ocean-bed research centre being developed by Proteus Ocean Group.

The cutting-edge project is expected to be in place and operating by 2030.

UNTAPPED RESOURCES

The South China Sea is hot property because it is strategically important and could be a cash cow to those who exploit it.

The Chinese government believes there is a mind-bending 70billion tonnes of methane waiting to be tapped beneath the sand.

If they could access that, it would boost their current gas and oil reserves by half.

Illustration of the PROTEUS underwater research station.
China’s concept is similar to a project being developed in the US, as seen in these computer-generated images
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Scientists will be able to carry out experiments on the sea bed[/caption]

It exists as an ice-like solid of frozen methane and water.

The vast seas also contain valuable mineral deposits, including cobalt and nickel.

And there are other, more unusual possibilities scientists have got their eyes on.

Amongst the hundreds of species populating the ocean, some are known to produce enzymes that are key to developing cancer treatment.

Why is the South China Sea contested?

THE South China Sea is an arena for a power struggle between different powers.

Several countries claim the rights to large portions of its territory based on historical rights.

The problem is, some of these claims overlap.

China’s claim is based on a vague “nine-dash line” on some maps, which is not generally recognised in international law.

Many countries argue that China’s claims violate the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Other countries, like Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei, are eager not the concede the territory, because it is known to hold valuable natural assets like natural resources.

One major point of tension is the Spratly Islands, with multiple countries claiming ownership of various islets and reefs.

China has been criticized for constructing artificial islands in the South China Sea and deploying military equipment there.

The latest announcements for a seabed research centre will further inflame this anger.

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ITV confirms return of hit series starring Bradley Walsh – two years after it last aired

ITV has confirmed that Bradley and Barney Walsh’s hit TV show will be making a return with a brand new series.

The programme, entitled Breaking Dad, first made its debut in 2019 but hasn’t aired a series since February 2023.

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Breaking Dad, starring Bradley and Barney Walsh, is making a comeback[/caption]
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It will be the sixth series of the show[/caption]

Now, it looks set to make a comeback as the pair embark on an epic adventure across Japan and Thailand.

The new six-part series will see the father and son duo enjoy a road trip across Asia with Barney planning to surprise his dad with a slew of adrenaline-filled activities to get his blood-pumping.

It will throw any chance Bradley had planned for a bit of piece and relaxation under the bus as he is pushed to the limit with a variety of daredevil stunts.

Speaking about the brand new series, Bradley revealed: “It’s so good to be back on the road again with Barney.

“We really do have the best time but I’m not quite sure what he has up his sleeve on this trip, which is slightly worrying…”

Whilst Barney went on to add: “I’m excited to get stuck into this new adventure with my dad, and get him to experience the local cultures in Japan and Thailand.

“It’s going to be an exciting and adrenaline fuelled road trip with lots of fun and laughter.”

The show has so far aired a total of 29 episodes across five series since its launch in 2019.

The programme launched nepo-baby Barney to fame with him following in his father’s footsteps and bagging a slew of acting and TV hosting roles.

He landed a role in drama series The Larkins and has since become a regular in BBC medical drama Casualty.

Barney also hosts the BBC Saturday night show Gladiators with his father which has become a ratings success.

Bradley Walsh's career

Actor, presenter and comedian Bradley Walsh has been involved with multiple hit programmes throughout his career. Let's take a look at some of the star's memorable appearances over the years.

  • Wheel of Fortune (1997): Bradley became the second host of the popular game show, succeeding Nicky Campbell who’d left after eight years. His tenure on this programme lasted just one year.
  • Night and Day (2002-2003): A recurring role on this mystery soap opera for ITV saw Bradley play Woody Dexter, brother to Danny Dexter (Shane Richie).
  • Coronation Street (2004-2006): An expansion of Corrie’s Baldwin family in 2006 saw Bradley arrive as Danny Baldwin, son to Mike (Johnny Briggs). He exited the ITV soap after two years in the role.
  • Law & Order: UK (2009-2014): An iteration of Dick Wolf’s popular US “Law and Order” franchise, Bradley starred as DS Ronnie Brooks throughout the entire run.
  • The Chase/Beat the Chasers: (2009/2020 – present): A move back into game show hosting has seen Bradley front hit show The Chase since 2009. Members of the public take on high-level professional quizzers in a bid to win thousands of pounds. A spin-off, “Beat the Chasers” began in 2020.
  • Cash Trapped (2016-2019): This game show was not only presented by Bradley, but based on his idea. 65 episodes aired across three series.
  • Doctor Who (2018-2022): Bradley played the role of Graham O’Brien, companion to the Thirteenth Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) in the long-running BBC sci-fi series. He has appeared in one episode as a guest since departing the regular cast.
  • Blankety Blank (2020 – present): The star began hosting a revival series of the beloved game show for the BBC in 2020. Three series and a Christmas special have aired to date.
  • The Larkins (2021-2022): An adaptation of H.E. Bates’ novel The Darling Buds of May, Bradley starred as “Pop” Larkin. The show lasted two series.
  • Gladiators (2024 – present): Bradley co-presents the BBC’s revival of the classic game show with his son Barney. It is the third iteration of the format to air on British TV.
Bradley and Barney Walsh with a Christmas tree in Iceland.
The TV duo have found success with the programme

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 Kanye West and Bianca Censori ‘SPLIT’ and ‘plan to divorce’ days after naked Grammys stunt & rapper’s antisemitic rant

KANYE West and Bianca Censori have split just days after his vile antisemitic outbursts on social media, The U.S. Sun can report.

Kanye, 47, has been staying at the Four Seasons hotel in Los Angeles, while Bianca is living in their new $35million Beverly Hills estate, a source claimed of the newly-split pair.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori at the Grammy Awards.
Kanye West and Bianca Censori shocked Grammys viewers after she went nearly nude on the red carpet in LA on February 2
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Woman in sheer dress at Grammy Awards.
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Bianca appeared uneasy as she posted on the red carpet[/caption]
Kanye West at the 67th Grammy Awards.
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Kanye began making hateful rants on social media soon after the stunt[/caption]

The Daily Mail reported Bianca will be filing papers in the coming days, and will receive a $5million payout in the divorce.

Trouble appeared to brew between Kanye and Bianca on February 2, when they walked the Grammys red carpet in LA.

Bianca went nearly nude in a see-through mesh dress as Kanye stood by her side in a black shirt and trousers.

‘WEIRD ENERGY’

The U.S. Sun exclusively reported that the pair appeared to be arguing just moments before pulling the shocking P.R. stunt.

Actress and social media star Riley Mae Lewis, who was standing near the couple on the red carpet, told The U.S. Sun the pair had a “weird energy.”

“She didn’t look like was fully onboard with the scandal he wanted to create on the carpet,” Riley said.

“The energy between the two seemed off, and a lot of people on the carpet thought the exact same thing.

“It makes me concerned for what their relationship is like behind the scenes.

“When I saw him, he kind of gave me a flirty look even though Bianca was right next to him… the whole situation was weird.”

In addition to his hateful and antisemitic rants on X, formerly known as Twitter, Kanye made comments toward Bianca that fans found disturbing.

He also made troubling comments about domestic violence.

“When I [sic] man truly loves a woman he may express it in rage I empathize with both sides,” he said on February 9.

“You have to truly be in love to get to the point of risking everything.”

Kanye West and Bianca Censori at the Grammy Awards.
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Bianca wore a giant fur coat before she dropped it to reveal her naked look[/caption]
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Kanye has been ranting on X, formerly known as Twitter, over the past several days[/caption]

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Luke Littler leaves Rob Cross ‘not knowing his own name’ with epic comeback from 5-1 down including saving 3 match darts

LUKE LITTLER left Rob Cross “not knowing his own name” with an epic comeback win.

The world champion looked set to be blown away by Cross after the Kent thrower put on a show at the start of the Premier League Darts clash.

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Luke Littler celebrates after defeating Rob Cross in a darts match.
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Luke Littler pulled off an epic comeback to beak Rob Cross[/caption]
Luke Littler embracing Rob Cross after a darts match.
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Littler survived three match darts to stay in the game[/caption]
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He came from 5-1 down to beat Rob Cross[/caption]

However, Littler pulled off an amazing comeback to win the match from 5-1 down.

Littler had won the opening frame but then swiftly fell behind to his opponent.

Cross went on to play at a “disgusting level”, according to the Sky Sports commentator.

The Kent thrower won five legs back-to-back before Littler was able to get one back.

Littler then won another leg with a brilliant 180 before finishing with a classic double 10.

He then won the two final legs back to back in destructive fashion to win the match.

Cross’ head must have been left spinning after grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory as he lost 6-5.

He had three match darts during the match that would have seen off Littler.

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The Sky commentator even suggested that he world No.4 did not “not knowing his own name” by the end.

Fans were left stunned by the comeback from Littler as they reacted on social media.

Luke Littler prize money breakdown

Here is all the prize money Luke Littler has won so far after being crowned 2025 PDC World Darts Championship winner:

World Championship 2025 – £500,000

World Championship 2024 – £200,000

Grand Slam of Darts 2024 – £150,000

European Tour – £91,000

Player Championships events – £71,500

Players Championship final runner-up – £60,000

UK Open 2023 + 2024 – £17,500

World Matchplay – £10,000

World Grand Prix – £7,500

European Championship – £7,500

(Unranked) Premier League Darts – £315,000

TOTAL: £1.43 million

One posted: “What a comeback from Littler.”

A second wrote: “That was incredible to watch. The lad is chucking arrows like prime Robin Hood!”

A third commented: “Wow two sides of Rob cross he totally capitulated.”

A fourth said: “Unreal. What a talent.”

Another added: “Some comeback that from the Nuke.”

List of all-time Darts World Champions

BELOW is a list of darts world champions by year.

The list does not include winners from the pre-Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) era or BDO world champions.

That means Raymond van Barneveld, for example, is only listed once – Barney also won four BDO titles – and none of Eric Bristow’s five BDO titles are included.

  • 1994 – Dennis Priestley
  • 1995 – Phil Taylor
  • 1996 – Phil Taylor (2)
  • 1997 – Phil Taylor (3)
  • 1998 – Phil Taylor (4)
  • 1999 – Phil Taylor (5)
  • 2000 – Phil Taylor (6)
  • 2001 – Phil Taylor (7)
  • 2002 – Phil Taylor (8)
  • 2003 – John Part
  • 2004 – Phil Taylor (9)
  • 2005 – Phil Taylor (10)
  • 2006 – Phil Taylor (11)
  • 2007 – Raymond van Barneveld
  • 2008 – John Part (2)
  • 2009 – Phil Taylor (12)
  • 2010 – Phil Taylor (13)
  • 2011 – Adrian Lewis
  • 2012 – Adrian Lewis (2)
  • 2013 – Phil Taylor (14)
  • 2014 – Michael van Gerwen
  • 2015 – Gary Anderson
  • 2016 – Gary Anderson (2)
  • 2017 – Michael van Gerwen (2)
  • 2018 – Rob Cross
  • 2019 – Michael van Gerwen (3)
  • 2020 – Peter Wright
  • 2021 – Gerwyn Price
  • 2022 – Peter Wright (2)
  • 2023 – Michael Smith
  • 2024 – Luke Humphries
  • 2025 – Luke Littler

Most World Titles

  • 14 – Phil Taylor
  • 3 – Michael van Gerwen
  • 2 – John Part, Adrian Lewis, Gary Anderson, Peter Wright
  • 1 – Dennis Priestley, Raymond van Barneveld, Rob Cross, Gerwyn Price, Michael Smith, Luke Humphries, Luke Littler

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Watch moment shirtless tourists brawl & batter bouncers with poles in hols hotspot Bali as cops launch manhunt

THIS is the shocking moment shirtless tourists brawl with bouncers in the middle of a street in Bali with a manhunt underway to find the attackers.

Footage shows the wild melee as five foreign tourists batter security with poles and leave one guard in hospital and three others injured.

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The shocking moment shirtless tourists had a standoff with bouncers in the middle of a street in Bali[/caption]
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At one point the men grabbed a security guard and appeared to hit him in the head[/caption]
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The brawl saw four guards injured as punches were thrown[/caption]

The hospitalised bouncer had his teeth and nose broken as well as suffering a nasty cut to the back of his head.

A second was left with cuts over his body and a bite mark on his hand.

The violent clash took place in a car park at a ritzy beach club in North Kuta on Tuesday night at around 9.40pm local time.

One of the tourists who kicked off the scrap is believed to be an Australian with the other nationalities yet to be announced.

Police allege the Australian man harassed a woman inside the club before he was booted out and later turned on security.

Second Inspector Putu Sukarma said: “The security there saw one of the alleged perpetrators strangling another guest sitting at another table.

“The cause was allegedly a row with a woman there.

“The incident ignited emotions. An argument was unavoidable until [the Australian] strangled another customer at the table.”

Club security say they tried to break up the fight after previously warning the man over anti-social behaviour.

Police then allege the Australian was marched out of the club by security guards before managing to break free and start assaulting them.

Four other men followed the Aussie out and also got involved in the scuffle, according to cops.

Footage showed a shirtless man grabbing a security member as another man started to hit him what looked like a bollard.

In the clip, the men could be heard saying “let’s go”, before fleeing the scene shortly after.

The fight even caused traffic outside the club to be interrupted.

Inspector Sukarma confirmed the men are still on the run.

He said: “No one has been arrested related to the incident so far.

“[The] investigation is underway.”

Police said security staff suffered a number of serious injuries in the confrontation.

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The men were seen using poles and bollards to hit security[/caption]
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The shirtless men fled the scene shortly after the brawl first broke out[/caption]

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Watch the shock moment Love Island villa turns on Elma and Sammy after explosive row with Ekin-Su

TONIGHT the Love Island villa turns on Elma and Sammy after their explosive row with Ekin-Su.

It’s after Ekin-Su’s conversation with Grace and Gabby claiming that the couple are deflecting their own problems onto her.

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Catherine is told about Ekin’s real feelings towards Elma[/caption]
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Elma and Sammy have been taking shots at Ekin and Curtis
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The friends relay this information to Elma’s close pal Catherine – who is then seen pulling her for a chat.

Grace says to Catherine: “Ekin feels like Sammy and Elma deflect from their problems in their couple onto Ekin.”

Gabby added: “Ekin seemed to think they are firing shots towards other people to kind of take away from the spotlight on those problems.”

Grace continued: “I feel like we never thought about it like that before.

“We weren’t sitting there thinking ‘wow yeah you’re right’ but it did get us thinking.”

In the first look at tonight’s episode, Catherine appears as though she’s taken Catherine to the side to tell her about the situation.

Elma said: “Are you going to tell me something? Am I going to be fuming?”

Catherine replies: “I don’t know, it depends how you take it.”

Elsewhere on the show, Elma speaks to Ekin-Su one-to-one after their row last night.

She says: “I feel like we both got a lot off our chest yesterday.

“I want to clear things up because I feel like you think I’ve got a vendetta against you and in all honesty it was never about you…

“I find Curtis very jarring… it’s a shame to me that we lost a friendship that I actually believed we were getting back.”

Ekin adds: “After the heart rate challenge, yes i did f**k up, which was wrong, I said sorry…all these games kept happening, you both voting us, I felt like this is becoming a pattern.” 

Elma responds: “I think it seemed like it was becoming a pattern but it was never based on you…everything else was all to do with Curtis.”

Ekin-su adds: “Unfortunately even if you are aiming it at Curtis it feels like you’re aiming it at me…”

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Gabby feels confused about the situation[/caption]
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Grace said Ekin’s comment had got her thinking[/caption]

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Coca-Cola launches new drinks and one is inspired by nostalgic childhood sweets

COCA-COLA launches new drinks including one inspired by nostalgic childhood sweets.

Fanta is back with a burst of new flavours, adding three fruity twists to its lineup and one is sure to take You down memory lane.

Three new Fanta zero sugar flavors: Apple, Raspberry, and Tutti Frutti.
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Fanta adds three fruity twists to its flavour line-up: Apple Zero Sugar, Raspberry Zero Sugar, and limited-edition Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar[/caption]
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Cans of fizzy drinks including Fanta, Dr Pepper, Pespsi Max and Barr Cherryade[/caption]

The three flavours are Fanta Apple Zero Sugar, Fanta Raspberry Zero Sugar, and the limited-edition Fanta Tutti Fruitti Zero Sugar.

Starting now, Fanta lovers across Great Britain can enjoy these refreshing new drinks, each offering a unique and tantalising taste.

Fanta Apple Zero Sugar delivers a crisp and juicy experience, while Fanta Raspberry Zero Sugar packs a tangy punch.

For those craving a trip back to childhood, the limited-edition Fanta Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar brings together banana, peach, and pineapple for a nostalgic, tropical treat.

All three flavours are exclusively available in the Zero Sugar variant, making them a perfect guilt-free refreshment.

They follow last year’s relaunch of Fanta Orange Zero Sugar, which introduced a bolder taste and a brand-new look, alongside a blockbuster partnership with Warner Bros for the upcoming Beetlejuice Beetlejuice film.

Hanna Lauri, Fanta Brand Manager at The Coca-Cola Company, shared her excitement about the new additions: “We’re so excited to bring even more variety to people with three new vibrant additions to the Fanta family.

“Fanta Apple Zero Sugar, Fanta Raspberry Zero Sugar, and limited-edition Fanta Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar embody our commitment to creating fun, fruity twists that cater to people’s evolving tastes.”

Here’s where you can get your hands on them: Fanta Apple Zero Sugar and Fanta Raspberry Zero Sugar are available now in major retailers across Great Britain in 8-pack x 330ml cans, 500ml bottles, and 2L bottles.

Meanwhile, Fanta Tutti Frutti Zero Sugar will hit the shelves in mid-March, available exclusively in a 250ml can for a limited time.

Coca-Cola continues to expand its beverage offerings, catering to changing consumer preferences with innovative, sugar-free options.

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All three flavours are exclusively available in the Zero Sugar variant, making them a perfect guilt-free refreshment[/caption]
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Starting now, Fanta lovers across Great Britain can enjoy these refreshing new drinks, each offering a unique and tantalising taste[/caption]

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