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James Clemens alums Monty Rice & Labryan Ray host youth football camp

MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — About a decade ago, Monty Rice and Labryan Ray were just a pair of James Clemens students who dreamed of taking their football talents to the NFL. And they both did. Rice went on to play college ball for the Georgia Bulldogs, and now, he is on the New England Patriots […]

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Sovereignty beats Journalism to win the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Sovereignty outran Journalism on Saturday in a in the 157th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, the race once again showcasing the best in horse racing. Like last year, it featured the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winners. However, unlike last year and for the first time since 2018, one […]

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Discontinued huge Cadbury chocolate bar reduced to £1.25 from £5 at major supermarket

CADBURY lovers were thrilled to spot a long-discontinued chocolate bar for sale at B&M for a reduced price.

The chocolate block was spotted by a fan when shopping at the discount retail store.

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The discontinued Congratulations Cadbury Bar has returned to shelves[/caption]

The Cadbury Dairy Milk 110g bar, which comes in a special ‘Congratulations’ gift sleeve originally scanned for an eye-watering £5.

But the mouthwatering treat will only set punters back £1.25 after making a return to retailers.

Sweet-toothed revellers flocked to hail the find.

“I want one,” one shopper said.

A second added: “Yummy!”

A third revealed: “I got three today.

“They’ve already been eaten.”

Cadbury has more new products coming next month.

It is adding to their Twirl range with a limited-edition Twirl White Dipped bar, which will be available from early June 2025.

This new version combines the classic Twirl milk chocolate layers with a smooth coating of white chocolate.

The iconic chocolate brand shared the news in a post on Facebook earlier this month.

“OK but we’ve really outdone ourselves with this one,” it told chocoholics.

It described the new flavour as “unreal, indulgent, smooth, swirly, creamy, melty, new, and mouthwatering.”

However, the confectionery veterans also revealed that this new buy “won’t be around forever”.

So once this exciting new bar hits shelves, Cadbury fans may want to stock up while they can.

“Introducing Twirl White Dipped, keep your eyes peeled for when you can get your hands on it,” the post read.

The launch image showed the famous flaky texture of a Twirl bar en-coated in white chocolate instead classic milk chocolate.

Cadbury representatives confirmed the bar is set to hit shelves on June 2.

Making a comeback

Earlier this month, chocolate fans were buzzing with excitement after spotting a new Cadbury treat that brings back fond memories of a beloved classic.

The discovery was shared in the popular Facebook group, Food Finds UK, where shoppers were quick to notice its striking similarity to the nostalgic Cadbury Tasters.

The new treat, named Cadbury Dairy Milk Balls, is said to resemble the discontinued Tasters, which first appeared in 1996.

These small, round Dairy Milk chocolates were similar to Maltesers but lacked the crunchy centre.

Despite their rich, chocolatey taste, Cadbury Tasters were quietly discontinued in the mid-2000s due to low sales.

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Fabulous Bakin’ Boys Cupcakes

Consumer reporter Emily Mee says: “It was always a good day when I spotted these in my lunch box at school. Putting a layer of chocolate on top of a vanilla cupcake is a simple idea but a genius one. I would pay good money to try these again…”

Ready Salted Chipsticks

Head of Consumer Tara Evans says: “Ready Salted Chipsticks. Why did they get rid of this classic flavour? Some people think ready salted is boring – but why mess with a classic? I often feel taunted when I see the salt and vinegar version in shops.”

Coco Pops Rocks

Consumer news editor Ellie Smitherman says: “No idea whose bright idea it was to get rid of these, but it was possibly one of the worst moves in cereal history. “

Tooti Frooties

Senior consumer reporter James Flanders says: “Tooty Frooties were a chewy blast of childhood joy. Scrapped after 50 years, they were Britain’s alternative to Skittles – and in an age obsessed with nostalgia, bringing them back just makes sense. Lots of dupes can be picked up at budget supermarkets but they just don’t taste the same.”

White Maltesers

While the milk chocolate version is still going strong, White Chocolate Maltesers were pulled from shelves in 2014. Mars said it was a “difficult decision” at the time, and fans still post comments on its social media pages calling for it to come back.

Heinz Toast Toppers

Out of all the discontinued products, this is one of the ones we see the most calls for to come back. The creamy cans came in a variety of flavours like chicken and mushroom or cheese and ham. They were binned in 2015 after delighting shoppers for decades.

Cadbury Spira

Another of the regular calls we see is for the Cadbury Spira to return. The chocolate featured twin bars in each pack which were formed into a spiral shape, with six hollow tubes running through each one.

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Forgotten Kansas City Chiefs star fighting for Patrick Mahomes targets who could be ‘steal’ of offseason

THE Kansas City Chiefs have a new offensive weapon lurking on their squad.

The Chiefs added Tyquan Thornton to their roster this offseason, and could turn him into a star.

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The Kansas City Chiefs are trying out Tyquan Thornton in camp[/caption]
FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 15: New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (11) during a game between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks on September 15, 2024, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Thornton was an NFL Draft bust with the New England Patriots[/caption]

Thornton was nothing short of an NFL Draft bust with the New England Patriots.

He was drafted with the 50th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft by the Patriots, but never found his footing with the team.

In his rookie season, Thornton had 247 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

However, in 2023 he had just 91 yards and last season he only brought in 47 yards.

That lead to him being waived by the Patriots before the completion of his rookie contract.

The Chiefs added him to their practice squad though, and activated him for training camp.

He has been seen wearing the No. 2 in Chiefs camp and catching deep passes from Patrick Mahomes.

In a Chiefs offense that is desperate for a true WR2, Thornton could carve out a role for himself if he plays well in camp.

Chiefs fans also have high hopes for Thornton, and have shared their thoughts on social media.

“Thornton having a successful career in KC would be the funniest thing ever,” one fan said.

“Our speed is INSANE!!!!” another fan said.

“A Lot of speed now on offense. Hope it pays off,” a third fan said.

“Let’s sling it this year plz,” a fourth fan said.

“That’s great, now let him do it in a game please,” a fifth fan said.

NFL important dates 2025 season

March 12 - Free Agency begins

April 24-26 – NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin

September 4 – 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)

November 27 – Thanksgiving Day triple header

January 4, 2026 – End of regular-season

February 8, 2026 – Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California

The Chiefs are looking for revenge this season after their devastating Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

This year could also be the last year Travis Kelce plays in the NFL.

The Chiefs need to put their best foot forward and have a bounce-back offensive year.

Thornton could be one of the key pieces of that progression.

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