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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Business
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Iconic fizzy drink brand to launch alcoholic drinks for the first time
Plus, find out how to save money on alcohol this summer IN A FIZZ Iconic fizzy drink brand to launch alcoholic drinks for the first time Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN iconic fizzy drink brand is launching a range of alcoholic drinks for the first time. Ka is known for its fruity, Caribbean-inspired soft drinks, often found in supermarkets and corner shops. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A new range of Ka alcoholic mixed drinks will be hitting stores for the summer Credit: AG Barr It's now bringing out four new alcoholic mixed drinks which are sure to be popular over the summer. They will come in the flavours Black Grape, Fruit Punch, Pineapple and Karnival Twist. Each of the drinks will have Ka's popular flavours mixed with Caribbean white rum. The 330ml cans will be sold for £2.79. The soft drink version is usually sold for between 60p and 80p. They launched in Wholesalers first and will be landing on convenience store shelves next week. AG Barr, which owns Ka, said the new range was aimed at shoppers "looking to spontaneously grab drinks - whether en route to a social occasion, to be enjoyed at the park, or at a festival with friends". And with the weather heating up ahead of this weekend, it's perfect timing. Forecasters have said parts of southern England, including London, could see temperatures reach 28C on Friday evening. Numerous brands have been racing to bring out new alcoholic canned drinks for the summer. Shoppers have been going wild for the latest collection of tinnies from M&S, which include favourites such as mojitos, pina coladas and cosmos. Why Guinness tastes better in Ireland There's also a mint and elderflower Hugo Spritz and a Limoncello Spritz. Meanwhile Lidl is selling pre-mixed cocktail cans for the bargain price of 89p. They include flavours like the Bitterol Spritz, Strawberry Daiquiri, Mojito and Pina Colada. Rival Aldi brought out a similar range starting at 99p. Their tinnies include Hard Seltzers and Spicy Margaritas.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bez leads tributes to late Happy Mondays guitarist Paul Wagstaff
Happy Mondays and Black Grape star Paul Wagstaff has died. Tributes have poured in for the '90s music star, whose cause and date of death is still unknown. Ex-bandmate Bez, real name Mark Berry, led the tributes. Posting on Instagram the Happy Mondays and Black Grape star wrote: "Mr Paul Wagstaff (Wags), remembering the good times. RIP my friend." Scott Carey, bassist for Manchester act Paris Angels, also paid tribute, recalling the happy times he spent with Wags. Carey said: "His talent was innate as was his ability to sniff out a good time at 50 paces. He had a wonderment about his soul. A one off x." Wagstaff played guitar with Paris Angels as well as Shaun Ryder's post-Happy Mondays' project, Black Grape. Black Grape was formed in 1993 by Bez and Ryder, and quickly became a force to be reckoned with on the music scene. In 1995, the band hit the big time after signing with Radioactive Records. Their debut album It's Great When You're Straight... Yeah shot to the top of the UK Albums Chart. The record was a massive hit, producing three top 20 singles and earning platinum status in the UK. Wagstaff is survived by his long-term partner Tamara Smith.
