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Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
11 retro ice creams and lollies you'd most love to see return
There are some real classics which have sadly disappeared Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Everyone had their favourite ice cream growing up, whether you're a child of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or noughties Sadly, many of those childhood favourites have been discontinued We asked readers which retro ice cream or ice lolly they would most like to see brought back, and these were the most popular choices The sound of Greensleeves drifting through the air is as much a symbol of summer as swooping swallows and skittering butterflies. As the familiar siren call of the nation's ice cream vans returns to sun-drenched streets across the UK, it has got many people casting their minds back to the beloved frozen treats of yesteryear. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We asked our readers which lost ice creams and lollies from their childhood they would most love to bring back, and there were lots of suggestions. Strawberry Mivvi Mivvi ice creams, consisting of an ice cream centre encased in a refreshing frozen fruit shell, were originally made by Lyons Maid. Flavours included orange, raspberry and pineapple, but, among our readers at least, it is the strawberry version which lingers most in the memory. Calippo Shots The classic Calippo ice lolly has been around for more than four decades. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But Calippo Shots, the lemon and strawberry flavoured ice balls which you could tip onto your tongue for an instant burst of fruity refreshment, were sadly discontinued in 2020 and are no longer available in shops in the UK. Lots of people would love to see them back in the freezer cabinet. Wall's Heart ice cream The sweet-toothed romantics among you are still pining for the days of the Wall's Heart ice cream. The love heart-shaped treat consisted of vanilla ice cream with a strawberry iced centre and chocolate coating. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Wall's recently introduced the Sweetheart ice cream, which is similar but consists of strawberry ice cream in a heart-shaped chocolate shell. Lord Toffingham If you like your ice cream with a touch or aristocratic class then perhaps you favoured a Lord Toffingham back in the day. It was made up of caramel ice cream, dipped in chocolate, with a toffee centre. It certainly had plenty of fans back in the day. The 'Bring back Lord Toffingham Ice cream' Facebook page has more than 900 followers, but it is yet to make a return. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Strawberry Split The Wall's Strawberry Split was similar to a Mivvi, with a vanilla ice cream centre and an iced strawberry coating. It doesn't perhaps provoke the same level of nostalgia but some people did prefer it to the Mivvi. Dracula ice lolly This gothic treat in the shape of Count Dracula, with a jelly centre, is a favourite from the 1970s. The mixed fruit flavour lolly was advertised by Wall's as 'the strangest lolly you've ever tasted'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Zzapp These multicoloured toffee flavoured ice lollies were made by Treats for about 30 years before being discontinued in 2021. They were replaced with the very similar Wazzaaaaaaaa! ice lolly. Cider lollies They may not have actually contained any alcohol but youngsters everywhere felt so grown up buying one of these back in the day. Two of the most popular varieties included the Cider Barrel and the Cider Quench, advertised with the tag line 'the drink on a stick'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lots of people also have fond memories of cherry branded flavoured ice lollies. Funny Feet Where did you start? The big toe or the little toe? | Submitted Funny Feet ice creams, in the shape of a foot, were an 80s favourite, with many people having fond memories of sucking on a cooling strawberry flavoured toe. Wall's recently bowed to nostalgia and brought them back, exclusively for Iceland. Lolly Goggle Choc Bomb This one was a bit of a tongue twister to order back in the 70s but it was worth the effort. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Made by Lyons Maid, it was a strawberry flavoured ice lolly with a chocolate bar centre and multicoloured sugar balls. Mint Feast The mint version of the popular Feast ice cream by Wall's was a hit during the 80s and 90s. It had the same chocolate centre surrounded by ice cream with a chocolate and nut coating. But the mint flavoured ice cream, instead of chocolate, made it extra refreshing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It wasn't to everyone's taste, but one person described it as the 'king of ice creams'.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
11 retro ice creams and lollies you'd most love to see return
There are some real classics which have sadly disappeared Sign up to our Retro newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Everyone had their favourite ice cream growing up, whether you're a child of the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or noughties Sadly, many of those childhood favourites have been discontinued We asked readers which retro ice cream or ice lolly they would most like to see brought back, and these were the most popular choices The sound of Greensleeves drifting through the air is as much a symbol of summer as swooping swallows and skittering butterflies. As the familiar siren call of the nation's ice cream vans returns to sun-drenched streets across the UK, it has got many people casting their minds back to the beloved frozen treats of yesteryear. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We asked our readers which lost ice creams and lollies from their childhood they would most love to bring back, and there were lots of suggestions. Strawberry Mivvi Mivvi ice creams, consisting of an ice cream centre encased in a refreshing frozen fruit shell, were originally made by Lyons Maid. Flavours included orange, raspberry and pineapple, but, among our readers at least, it is the strawberry version which lingers most in the memory. Calippo Shots The classic Calippo ice lolly has been around for more than four decades. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But Calippo Shots, the lemon and strawberry flavoured ice balls which you could tip onto your tongue for an instant burst of fruity refreshment, were sadly discontinued in 2020 and are no longer available in shops in the UK. Lots of people would love to see them back in the freezer cabinet. Wall's Heart ice cream The sweet-toothed romantics among you are still pining for the days of the Wall's Heart ice cream. The love heart-shaped treat consisted of vanilla ice cream with a strawberry iced centre and chocolate coating. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Wall's recently introduced the Sweetheart ice cream, which is similar but consists of strawberry ice cream in a heart-shaped chocolate shell. Lord Toffingham If you like your ice cream with a touch or aristocratic class then perhaps you favoured a Lord Toffingham back in the day. It was made up of caramel ice cream, dipped in chocolate, with a toffee centre. It certainly had plenty of fans back in the day. The 'Bring back Lord Toffingham Ice cream' Facebook page has more than 900 followers, but it is yet to make a return. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Strawberry Split The Wall's Strawberry Split was similar to a Mivvi, with a vanilla ice cream centre and an iced strawberry coating. It doesn't perhaps provoke the same level of nostalgia but some people did prefer it to the Mivvi. Dracula ice lolly This gothic treat in the shape of Count Dracula, with a jelly centre, is a favourite from the 1970s. The mixed fruit flavour lolly was advertised by Wall's as 'the strangest lolly you've ever tasted'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Zzapp These multicoloured toffee flavoured ice lollies were made by Treats for about 30 years before being discontinued in 2021. They were replaced with the very similar Wazzaaaaaaaa! ice lolly. Cider lollies They may not have actually contained any alcohol but youngsters everywhere felt so grown up buying one of these back in the day. Two of the most popular varieties included the Cider Barrel and the Cider Quench, advertised with the tag line 'the drink on a stick'. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lots of people also have fond memories of cherry branded flavoured ice lollies. Funny Feet Where did you start? The big toe or the little toe? | Submitted Funny Feet ice creams, in the shape of a foot, were an 80s favourite, with many people having fond memories of sucking on a cooling strawberry flavoured toe. Wall's recently bowed to nostalgia and brought them back, exclusively for Iceland. Lolly Goggle Choc Bomb This one was a bit of a tongue twister to order back in the 70s but it was worth the effort. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Made by Lyons Maid, it was a strawberry flavoured ice lolly with a chocolate bar centre and multicoloured sugar balls. Mint Feast The mint version of the popular Feast ice cream by Wall's was a hit during the 80s and 90s. It had the same chocolate centre surrounded by ice cream with a chocolate and nut coating. But the mint flavoured ice cream, instead of chocolate, made it extra refreshing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It wasn't to everyone's taste, but one person described it as the 'king of ice creams'. Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
9 of the most popular ice creams and lollies of the 60s, 70s and 80s which we've loved and lost
These old ice creams and lollies are bound to bring back memories Sign up to our Retro newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... As the UK heats up again, what better excuse for an ice cream or lolly? Sadly you won't be able to cool down with one of these lost ice creams and ice lollies from the 60s, 70s and 80s Is your favourite among those featured in this look back at frozen treats from years gone by? We have an 11-year-old to thank for the ice lolly, or so the story goes. A young Frank Epperson supposedly left a glass of water with powdered soda and a wooden stirring stick outside overnight back in 1905 - and the rest is history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Children the world over have been enjoying frozen treats on a stick ever since. But not all ice creams and ice lollies were created equal, with everyone having their favourite from their childhood. While the likes of Magnums, Cornettos and Twisters are among today's best-selling ice creams and lollies, there are some unforgettable creations from over the years which we've loved and lost. Below we take a look at a few of the most popular, and most bizarre, from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dalek's Death Ray This Dr Who-themed Wall's ice lolly from the 1970s was mint and chocolate flavoured and came with facts about the popular sci-fi show, plus instructions on how to make a Dalek out of a yoghurt pot and drawing pins, which one person recalled was 'lethal if you put your fingers inside'. It was advertised as a 'spine chilling lolly'. Looking back, one person said: 'I can actually still taste it now. I don't remember it being a great experience lol. I mainly bought it because Daleks.' Oyster This classic creation, consisting of vanilla ice cream surrounded by an oyster-shaped wafer, is still available from some ice cream vans but is not as popular as it once was. Sharing their memories of oyster ice creams, one person commented 'they were glorious', while another said: 'This, a Midnight Mint choc ice or an Old Jamaica Choc Ice were considered the height of sophistication in my house lol.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dracula Not many ice lollies are marketed with the slogan 'it's really horrible', but it worked for this much-missed 80s creation. The Dracula was a mixed fruit flavour ice lolly which was promoted with a memorable advert, proclaiming: 'The unthinkable has happened, the impossible is now true. I've been brought to life in a horrifyingly real ice cream from Wall's. Get your fangs into the strangest lolly you've ever tasted, before it's too late.' A retro version of the popular Dracula lolly, which later came with cola coating, blood-red strawberry jelly and a vanilla ice cream centre, was recently launched by Wall's, allowing new generations to experience the 'horror' for themselves. Funny Feet Another 80s ice cream which has recently been revived is the Funny Feet. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The much-loved strawberry-flavoured ice cream in the shape of a foot was brought back by Wall's, exclusively for Iceland, to satisfy nostalgia-fuelled cravings. Wall's also made Funny Faces ice creams back in the days. Black Hole Do you remember the Black Hole ice lolly? One fan recalled: 'Black Hole ice lollies, fruit flavour with black ice on the outside and a purple blackcurrant middle. They were delish.' It's pictured here, alongside the pink-and-green Incredible Hulk ice lolly. Haunted House ice cream The Haunted House ice cream, made by Lyons Maid, was launched in the 1970s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It consisted of vanilla ice cream with a spooky picture printed upon it in edible ink. There were a number of different pictures, including a skeleton, a witch and Frankenstein's monster, and you didn't know which one you would get until you opened the wrapper. Zoom Zoom was a popular rocket shaped ice lolly with three different fruit flavoured sections. It was first launched in the 1960s by Lyon's Maid and was hugely popular in the 70s and 80s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Zoom was briefly revived a few years ago but quickly disappeared again after failing to take off that time. Lemonade Sparkle The Lemonade Sparkle was surely one of the most refreshing ice lollies of yesteryear. One fan said it was a 'travesty that Walls ever stopped making them'. Lolly Gobble Choc Bomb Props to whoever came up with the name for this 70s favourite. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A Lolly Gobble Choc Bomb was a strawberry flavour ice lolly with chocolate in the middle and chocolate and sugar balls on the outside. The Chilly Willy and more... These are just some of the popular ice creams and lollies from years gone by. Among the other memorable ones are Chilly Willy ice lollies, which came in a variety of different fruit flavours, including black cherry; the Stick Up, which had an edible liquorice stick; and The Finger, in the shape of a hand making a single-finger salute. And how could we forget the marvellously named Wibbly Wobbly Wonder, a strawberry and banana flavour ice cream with jelly and chocolate? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Is your favourite ice cream or ice lolly from your childhood in this list? Do you have retro pictures or nostalgic memories to share with us? Send them online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story or picture will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
9 of the most popular ice creams and lollies of the 60s, 70s and 80s which we've loved and lost
These old ice creams and lollies are bound to bring back memories Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... As the UK heats up again, what better excuse for an ice cream or lolly? Sadly you won't be able to cool down with one of these lost ice creams and ice lollies from the 60s, 70s and 80s Is your favourite among those featured in this look back at frozen treats from years gone by? We have an 11-year-old to thank for the ice lolly, or so the story goes. A young Frank Epperson supposedly left a glass of water with powdered soda and a wooden stirring stick outside overnight back in 1905 - and the rest is history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Children the world over have been enjoying frozen treats on a stick ever since. But not all ice creams and ice lollies were created equal, with everyone having their favourite from their childhood. While the likes of Magnums, Cornettos and Twisters are among today's best-selling ice creams and lollies, there are some unforgettable creations from over the years which we've loved and lost. Below we take a look at a few of the most popular, and most bizarre, from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dalek's Death Ray This Dr Who-themed Wall's ice lolly from the 1970s was mint and chocolate flavoured and came with facts about the popular sci-fi show, plus instructions on how to make a Dalek out of a yoghurt pot and drawing pins, which one person recalled was 'lethal if you put your fingers inside'. It was advertised as a 'spine chilling lolly'. Looking back, one person said: 'I can actually still taste it now. I don't remember it being a great experience lol. I mainly bought it because Daleks.' Oyster This classic creation, consisting of vanilla ice cream surrounded by an oyster-shaped wafer, is still available from some ice cream vans but is not as popular as it once was. Sharing their memories of oyster ice creams, one person commented 'they were glorious', while another said: 'This, a Midnight Mint choc ice or an Old Jamaica Choc Ice were considered the height of sophistication in my house lol.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dracula Not many ice lollies are marketed with the slogan 'it's really horrible', but it worked for this much-missed 80s creation. The Dracula was a mixed fruit flavour ice lolly which was promoted with a memorable advert, proclaiming: 'The unthinkable has happened, the impossible is now true. I've been brought to life in a horrifyingly real ice cream from Wall's. Get your fangs into the strangest lolly you've ever tasted, before it's too late.' A retro version of the popular Dracula lolly, which later came with cola coating, blood-red strawberry jelly and a vanilla ice cream centre, was recently launched by Wall's, allowing new generations to experience the 'horror' for themselves. Funny Feet Another 80s ice cream which has recently been revived is the Funny Feet. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The much-loved strawberry-flavoured ice cream in the shape of a foot was brought back by Wall's, exclusively for Iceland, to satisfy nostalgia-fuelled cravings. Wall's also made Funny Faces ice creams back in the days. Black Hole Do you remember the Black Hole ice lolly? One fan recalled: 'Black Hole ice lollies, fruit flavour with black ice on the outside and a purple blackcurrant middle. They were delish.' It's pictured here, alongside the pink-and-green Incredible Hulk ice lolly. Haunted House ice cream The Haunted House ice cream, made by Lyons Maid, was launched in the 1970s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It consisted of vanilla ice cream with a spooky picture printed upon it in edible ink. There were a number of different pictures, including a skeleton, a witch and Frankenstein's monster, and you didn't know which one you would get until you opened the wrapper. Zoom Zoom was a popular rocket shaped ice lolly with three different fruit flavoured sections. It was first launched in the 1960s by Lyon's Maid and was hugely popular in the 70s and 80s. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Zoom was briefly revived a few years ago but quickly disappeared again after failing to take off that time. Lemonade Sparkle The Lemonade Sparkle was surely one of the most refreshing ice lollies of yesteryear. One fan said it was a 'travesty that Walls ever stopped making them'. Lolly Gobble Choc Bomb Props to whoever came up with the name for this 70s favourite. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A Lolly Gobble Choc Bomb was a strawberry flavour ice lolly with chocolate in the middle and chocolate and sugar balls on the outside. The Chilly Willy and more... These are just some of the popular ice creams and lollies from years gone by. Among the other memorable ones are Chilly Willy ice lollies, which came in a variety of different fruit flavours, including black cherry; the Stick Up, which had an edible liquorice stick; and The Finger, in the shape of a hand making a single-finger salute. And how could we forget the marvellously named Wibbly Wobbly Wonder, a strawberry and banana flavour ice cream with jelly and chocolate? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Is your favourite ice cream or ice lolly from your childhood in this list?
The Guardian
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Sunday with Richard Herring: ‘I eat a Solero every day'
Sundays to you? My kids are 10 and seven, and my son is always up by 6.30. As a younger man, I would have spent most of Sunday sleeping off a hangover. I don't drink now. Do you live in a funny household? My wife doesn't think I'm funny at all any more, having lived with me for 17 years. Our kids are funnier. If I tell them to 'read the room', they'll look around for things to literally read. Sundays growing up? I grew up in Somerset. We'd go up Cheddar Gorge and eat ice-lollies, or when I was older, drink cider. My dad was my headteacher, which I've done a whole show about. Sunday exercise? After I had my operation for testicular cancer in 2021, I would go out every Sunday morning and run 10 miles. I'd like to run a half marathon. Sunday grub? These days I'm trying to be healthy, so I'm always trying to push lots of vegetables. I do a very good parmesan sprouts thing where you put sprouts on top of grated Parmesan and you get this pizza made of sprouts. What's your guilty pleasure? I eat a Solero every day. I like the exotic flavour one. The red berries one is the worst-tasting thing in the world. I'm giving up in February for charity – it's a short month and it's cold. How much are you hoping to raise? I've set up a Nolero JustGiving page to raise money for Scope. I've set a target of £500,000. Will you inflict Nolero on the whole family? No. They can eat what they want. My son prefers strawberry Cornettos and my daughter likes Fruit Pastilles lollies. I'm worried Wall's will go bust if I don't buy 28 Soleros in February. You'd have thought they might have got in touch. Then again, I do always say that red berries Soleros are the most disgusting thing in the world. Sunday evenings? We'll just watch a bit of telly. Richard Herring's Can I Have My Ball Back? is on tour now, visit
