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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
I tried own-brand Twister ice lollies – the supermarket winner impressed my kids and cost £1.29 a pack
Scroll down to read Lynsey's verdict for each pack N-ICELY DONE I tried own-brand Twister ice lollies – the supermarket winner impressed my kids and cost £1.29 a pack A PACK of ice lollies is a must in every parents' freezer over the summer. And the humble Twister has long been a family favourite, regularly topping polls as one of our top choices. 6 Lynsey Hope tested own-brand Twister ice lollies to see how they fared against Walls Credit: Oliver Dixon However a pack of six will now set you back around £3, depending on where you shop - and they're tiny! The Walls' lollies are 20ml smaller than most of the supermarket own brands. But how do they stack up on taste? Lynsey Hope investigates... Walls Twister Mini 6 The Walls Twister Minis came in second most expensive in the taste test Credit: Oliver Dixon £2.90 for 6, Sainsbury's (48.3p each) Nutrition per lolly: 39 calories, 0.5g fat, 6.5g sugar, 0.01g salt Size: 50ml I loved the flavour of these. They are a real unusual mix of strawberry, lemon and pineapple - but it works. They are quite unique and they also have ice cream rather than just pure lolly which elevates them above many of the own brands. They are not too sugary and low in fat so they are a great option for smaller children. But my 10-year-old would huff at this as it's so tiny. Costing nearly 50p each, you really don't get much for your money. Taste: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Overall score: 8/10 Asda Fruit Spiral Lollies 6 Asda's twister lollies were one of the more budget-friendly options Credit: Oliver Dixon £1.38 for 5, Asda (27.6p each) Nutrition per lolly: 46 calories, less than 0.5g fat, 8.5g sugar, less than 0.01g salt Size: 70ml A brilliant size, these look really impressive and they were quite refreshing on a hot day. However, whilst they cooled me down I felt they were a bit lacking in flavour. These need a fruity boost to make them more appealing. Sadly, although a wallet-friendly price, they weren't anything special. Taste: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Overall score: 6/10 Tesco Fruity Helter Skelters 6 Lynsey's kids were keen on Tesco's own-brand Twisters Credit: Oliver Dixon £1.29 for 5, Tesco (25.8p each) Nutrition per lolly: 48 calories, 0.2g fat, 9.6g sugar, 0.04g salt Size: 70ml These looked almost identical to the Asda lollies but they contained a tiny bit more juice and tasted a little fruitier. The kids were impressed - they were among the first to be grabbed from the ice cream draw. They are a good size and not too high in sugar. They are slightly better value than Asda too, costing just over 25p each. Plus, they didn't melt too quickly and were really refreshing in the warm weather with a lovely fruity taste. These are a great choice overall and my winner from this test. Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Overall score: 9/10 M&S Super Loop Lollies 6 M&S' own-brand lollies came out most expensive in the taste test Credit: Oliver Dixon £2.50 for 5, Ocado (50p each) Nutrition per lolly: 49 calories, 0.1g fat, 9.5g sugar, 0.01g salt Size: 50ml A delicious mix of orange, pineapple and strawberry flavours, I loved these and they looked really pretty, if a little small. The fruity flavours were delicious and refreshing to eat. Sadly they are a bit pricey at 50p per lolly, which makes them more expensive than Walls and they are the same mini size. I'd have given them a better rating if they were a bit bigger. Nevertheless, they were devoured in seconds. Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Overall score: 7/10 Aldi Gianni's Fruit Spiral Lollies 6 Aldi's lollies are a great cheaper option if you've got less cash spare Credit: Oliver Dixon £1.29 for 5, Aldi (25.8p each) Nutrition per lolly: 54 calories, 0.1g fat, 11g sugar, 0.02g salt Size: 70ml Aldi's spiral lollies tasted a lot fruitier than other options, with delicious notes of orange, pineapple, apple and lemon. The colours were appealing and they were a good size AND an even better price, costing just over 25p each. They did contain some glucose syrup to sweeten them up a bit but I have to say I did like the flavour. Lovely, bargain lollies and a great option for feeding the masses. Taste: 3/5 Value: 5/5 Overall score: 8/10 How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? 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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Multiple Tornadoes Hit Texas, Disrupting Wedding and Forcing Everyone to Take Shelter (Exclusive)
One Texas couple's outdoor wedding was disrupted by a tornado warning when multiple twisters hit the area Everyone was forced to take shelter, with the wedding DJ telling PEOPLE that some guests were "raveled about the situation" Luckily, the tornadoes narrowly missed the wedding venue and the delayed ceremony was able to continue, albeit rainyOne wedding venue nearly resembled the set of Twister. When Sara Schaffner and Nikolas Crowe got married on April 4 in Tyler, Texas, they "knew there was a chance for severe weather" but hoped for the best. However, their fears came to life that afternoon when they were taking pre-ceremony photos at a chapel. The couple's wedding DJ Debbie Sallee, who is also known as Debbie The DJ, remembers tornado warnings on everyone's phones and the civil defense siren sounding off at around 3:30 p.m. "I was nervous. From the patio, you could see the clouds rotating — made me a little sick to my stomach, if I'm being honest," Sallee remembers. "The town I live in was hit 10 years ago by a tornado and barely missed our home. I think in my head, 'Would I rather it be at night when I can't see anything or as I was there in the daytime? If I saw it coming, what would I do?' " The National Weather Service reported at least six tornadoes were confirmed to have touched down that Friday in East Texas. One twister, with an estimated peak wind speed of 110 miles per hour, was on the ground for more than 20 miles. "There were several tornadoes that hit in the area, one was about 20 miles away and the other touched down just about 10 miles past where we were," Sallee says. Sallee recorded a video of the civil defense siren blaring at the wedding. In the video, the worried bride holds up her wedding dress as she walks barefoot on the wet ground outside alongside her bridesmaids. She asks, "Where are we supposed to go for a tornado warning?" Schaffner, Crowe and their wedding party "were asked to come to the reception hall." They joined their approximate 100 wedding guests and "took shelter in the bathrooms and kitchen area where there were no windows." "Some seemed a little raveled about the situation," Sallee tells PEOPLE. "Men, of course, had to stand on the patio to see if it was really happening. Most were listening to news and watching the alerts on their phones." "The bride was surprisingly calm," she adds. "Which, honestly, I think, kept everyone else calm. Nobody wants the bride panicking." The group stayed sheltered for about 20 minutes, with some men going in and out to watch the storm. "Guests were calling and notifying family that was at the venue," Sallee says. "They were also being held in safe rooms in the hotels they were staying at, and I believe someone was at a local Walmart and they were keeping them inside." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Luckily, the "severe part" of the storm passed. It was, however, still raining during the ceremony, which was delayed for about 45 minutes so that guests who were sheltering elsewhere could make it to the wedding. "Wedding was still gorgeous and the reception was a blast," Sallee notes. Read the original article on People
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Five ways to upcycle your empty booze bottles into something new
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you had a boozy bank holiday weekend, you might have a few empty bottles lying around. Before you ditch them, try these great upcycling tricks to turn them into something new. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Use our upcycling tricks to turn your empty bottles into something new Credit: Getty LIGHT WORK: Clean out wine bottles and remove labels by soaking them in warm, soapy water. Fill with battery-powered fairy lights, £3 at Poundland, for an instant glow and garden ambiance. FLOWER POWER: Turn gin bottles into sleek vases by soaking off labels and painting with a light-coloured beige or cream matte paint using tester pots, from £1.50 at B&Q. It will give your vase an on-trend ceramic look. Wrap twine around the neck for rustic charm. It will be perfect for displaying garden cuttings or supermarket blooms. CLEAN UP: Ditch ugly detergent bottles by decanting them into a pretty empty bottle. Gin bottles especially are a great swap for holding your washing-up liquid instead of the unsightly plastic bottles. You can even buy a budget pourer or pump to place on top of your bottle for £2.50 at MINI SAVER: When thoroughly washed, use slim half-sized vodka bottles as toothbrush holders or a place to hold your cotton wool in the bathroom. If you are crafty, these smaller bottles also are great to stash away for birthdays and Christmas gifts, just add homemade bath salts for a thoughtful budget present. BEER WE GO: Carefully cut the tops off clean beer bottles with a £5 glass cutter from Homebase or Screwfix — it is a lot easier to do this than you would think. I'm an upcycling furniture artist - I found an absolute gem that is packed with loads of fantastic treasure for the home Then use them as mini tumblers, or mini plant pots to grow your own herbs, taken from sprigs of supermarket bunches. Try growing basil or mint and place on a sunny windowsill. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability Deal of the day 7 Try this Milano table and chairs patio set with parasol Credit: supplied YOU can eat outdoors tonight if you pick up the Milano table and chairs patio set with parasol. It was £100 now £70 at B&M. SAVE: £30 Cheap treat 7 These Wall's mini Twisters are £1.85 at Iceland Credit: Supplied SCOFF a Wall's mini Twister after dinner. A pack of six was £2.75 now £1.85 at Iceland. SAVE: 90p What's new? PRET is celebrating today's bank holiday with a picnic of sorts. Selected stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Liverpool will be giving away a free sandwich to the first 50 people called Nick today. Top swap 7 Pick up the Aesop Reverence Aromatique hand wash for £33 Credit: Supplied 7 Or try the Deluxe Aromatic hand wash, which is on sale at Lidl Credit: Supplied IF you are a fan of the cult Aesop Reverence Aromatique hand wash, £33, from head to Lidl this week. Its similar Deluxe Aromatic hand wash is on sale for £2.99. In-store only. SAVE: £30.01 Little helper KIDS eat free at Cote this half-term. Until June 1, families can enjoy delicious French food and children get two complimentary courses when parents spend at least £20. Shop & save 7 These Itsu Bao buns are reduced at Morrisons Credit: Itsu ADD these tasty Itsu Bao buns to your freezer for a speedy meal in the future. Previously £3.95, now £3 at Morrisons. SAVE: 95p Hot right now GET down to Marks & Spencer for a sale on selected toys, reduced by up to 50 per cent. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
The Onion
23-05-2025
- Climate
- The Onion
New FEMA Alert Notifies Public Whenever ‘Twister' Airing On TNT
WASHINGTON—Predicting that the system would save countless Americans from missing an all-time classic, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced the creation of a new alert Friday that would notify the public whenever the 1996 film Twister was airing on TNT. 'If Twister is playing in your area, you will receive a notification on your phone that reads 'Emergency Warning: Immediately find the nearest TV with basic cable,'' said FEMA acting administrator David Richardson, who confirmed the agency had launched the alert system in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Helen Hunt Fan Club. 'A Twister warning means that conditions for the film are just right. For instance, if it's 1:30 p.m on a Friday, or if Angels In The Outfield was just on. A Twister watch means a promo has been spotted, and you should get yourself and your family on the sofa. Now, if you receive a notification saying there's a Twister warning? Run. That means the F5 scene is already on.' At press time, sirens across the Great Plains were blaring songs from the film's soundtrack, including Stevie Nicks' 'Twisted' and Van Halen's 'Respect The Wind.'
The Guardian
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Leif Ove Andsnes and Bertrand Chamayou review – rewarding pairing brings intimacy and colour
Until Márta Kurtág's death in 2019, one of the most delightful musical experiences was to watch and listen to her and her composer husband György playing his piano duets – the playfulness, the quiet intimacy, the way in which the writing meant they crossed arms as if in a gentle game of Twister. But you don't have to be married to play Kurtág's duets – just generous with your personal space. Leif Ove Andsnes and Bertrand Chamayou chose eight of them for this recital, performing them alongside Kurtág's similarly miniature solos and framing them with four works by Schubert, the master piano duet writer of the 19th century. The Kurtág pieces on the main programme were all from Játékok: translating as Games, this is a collection of mostly tiny piano solos and duets united by their concision and sense of mischief which Kurtág, now 99, has been adding to for half a century. Andsnes's solo set began with an Evocation of Petrushka that indeed sounded like a sped-up tape of Stravinsky; immediately afterwards there was the contrast of Les Adieux, quietly throbbing into silence, then an about-turn into the frenzied klaxon of Sirens of the Deluge. Chamayou sent his hands cartwheeling repeatedly down the keyboard in The Little Squall, and painted spots of changing colour in Hommage Tardif à Karskaya. Their duets were even more vivid, with Harangok and Kyrie showcasing differing and equally convincing ways of making the piano sound like bells. Close and complementary in style – Chamayou slightly more animated, Andsnes perhaps cooler and more analytical – the two made a rewarding team in Schubert, whether in the richly woven, melodious Rondo in A, the occasionally spiky Allegro in A minor or the constantly shifting harmonies of the E minor Fugue, written for organ. The highlight was the Fantasie in F minor, which with Andsnes on the top line was shaped into long paragraphs in a way that maintained momentum, before broadening out into an impassioned conclusion. It was back to Kurtág for the encores: two of his many Bach transcriptions, ending with the Sonatina from Actus Tragicus – two minutes of quiet, unassuming beauty.
