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Scottish Sun
12-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Family favourite pizza brand axes popular flavour from all UK supermarkets and shoppers are ‘gutted'
Has your favourite product vanished from shelves? We'd love to hear from you - email us on money@ PIZZA THAT Family favourite pizza brand axes popular flavour from all UK supermarkets and shoppers are 'gutted' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAMILY favourite pizza brand sold in major supermarkets has been axed, leaving shoppers devastated. Dr. Oetker's Pizza Pollo has now permanently disappeared from supermarket shelves. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Dr Oetker Ristorante Pizza Pollo has been discontinued The savoury delight came with a tomato base and was topped with chicken, sweetcorn and herbs. It cost around £3 and was found in the frozen aisle of supermarkets like Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Iceland. Eagle-eyed customers took to social media to find out what happened to the Italian-inspired dish. Writing on X, one customer said: "I cannot find your pizza pollo anywhere anymore. "I am absolutely gutted as it was my fave. Has it been discontinued???" A spokesperson confirmed in a response to the customer that the pizza flavour was no more. They said: "Our Pollo pizza has been discontinued in the UK, but we'll let our pizza experts know that you want it back! Thanks." The move will come as a blow to shoppers who in the past described it as "delicious." Another shopper said the pizza was their "family's favourite". They said: "The amount of tomato and cheese is just right on the base then you get the toppings of chicken and spinach which are delicious." Beloved pizza chain to close down for good in just weeks after 54 years Dr. Oetker still has a range of flavours available to customers, including Mozzarella and Hawaiian. The news comes in the same week pizza lovers were told that Domino's Ultimate Chicken Mexicana Pizza was axed. The menu option combined spiced pulled chicken, juicy tomatoes, crunchy onions, spicy jalapenos and green and red peppers, topped with a spiced mayo drizzle. However, Domino's has now confirmed it has been dropped from menus. MORE DISCONTINUED FOOD Foodies were also devastated to learn that Greggs has axed two menu items. The Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite and Spicy Veg Curry Bake are no longer being sold in stores. Elsewhere, Sticky soy sauce has now permanently disappeared from the Wetherspoon menu. The Asian-inspired dip, which was often served with breast bites, was a popular choice amongst diners. Spoons has also cut steak, mixed grills and gammon from menus across the country in a cost-cutting shake-up. But it is not all bad news for punters as the chain has launched a range of new Gourmet Burgers. Spoons also launched a £2.99 breakfast deal in February, with customers able to get a breakfast muffin or small breakfast with soft or hot drink.
Scottish Sun
11-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons is launching THREE new meal deals in days at hundreds of pubs with prices starting from £3
We reveal below some of the other major Wetherspoons changes of 2025 MEAL DEAL Wetherspoons is launching THREE new meal deals in days at hundreds of pubs with prices starting from £3 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS is launching three new meal deals in days at hundreds of pubs and prices start from £3. The giant pub chain is shaking up its Club deals from June 23, offering customers a range of discounted food and drink. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Wetherspoons is launching three new meal deals in days Credit: Getty It will launch a new small plates deal on Mondays with punters able to get three items for £10 at 610 pubs - around £3 per plate. The same deal will cost £12 at 159 other pubs. Customers can choose from 20 small-plated dishes, including 10 spicy chicken wings, halloumi-style fries and an 8" Margherita pizza. On Tuesdays, a new beer and burger deal is launching across 604 pubs. Customers can get a burger with soft drink for £8.46 or burger with alcoholic drink for £9.99. Burgers included in the deal are The Big Smoke, Buffalo and Cheese Meltdown, with all served with chips and six onion rings. A new Wednesday Pizza Club is also being unveiled by Spoons from June 23, with a range of 11" pizzas available. Punters can get a pizza with soft or alcoholic drink for £6.96 and £8.49, respectively. Wetherspoons said the new Pizza Club will be available across 520 pubs. Meanwhile, the pub chain is also shaking up its Ale Wednesday Club deal meaning customers can now get pints from £1.49 from Monday to Wednesday across 651 pubs. The UK's 5 most beautiful Wetherspoons pubs The existing Thursday Curry Club and Afternoon Deal promo, which runs Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm, will also still be available to customers. We have asked Wetherspoons if its existing Tuesday Steak Club and Fish Friday deals are also staying and will update this story when we have heard back. Tim Martin, Wetherspoon's founder and chairman, said: 'We believe that customers will welcome the pubs' new and existing value-for-money club deals." Bear in mind, the prices listed above might not be what you pay in your local Spoons as they can vary from branch to branch. You can find your nearest branch via the free-to-download app or via OTHER SPOONS NEWS Spoons is bringing back The Brunch Burger for the Father's Day weekend, from Friday to Sunday. It returned two years ago after a ten-year hiatus and was a fan favourite at the time with punters calling it "legendary". Last month, Spoons also closed a beloved pub in Coventry - The Spon Gate. Elsewhere, Spoons also launched a £2.99 breakfast deal in February, with customers able to get a breakfast muffin or small breakfast with soft or hot drink. There are also veggie options available, which are served between 8am and midday. The Sun also exclusively revealed in January Spoons had upped the price of a host of popular drinks and menu items across its pubs. The chain bumped up prices on drinks by 15p while meal deals were increased by 30p. The price rises saw the cost of a Guinness at the London and South Western branch in south west London go from £4.66 to £4.81. Meanwhile, the price of a Strongbow increased from £3.24 to £3.39. How can I save money at Wetherspoons? PUB-GOERS love Wetherspoons for its competitive pricing and low-cost meals - but did you know there are more ways to save money? Senior consumer reporter Olivia Marshall explains how. Free refills - Buy a £1.50 tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can get free refills. The deal is available all day, every day. Check a map - Prices can vary from one location the next, even those close to each other. So if you're planning a pint at a Spoons, it's worth popping in nearby pubs to see if you're settling in at the cheapest. Choose your day - Each night the pub chain runs certain food theme nights. For instance, every Thursday night is curry club, where diners can get a main meal and a drink for a set price cheaper than usual. Pick-up vouchers - Students can often pick up voucher books in their local near universities, which offer discounts on food and drink, so keep your eyes peeled. Get appy - The Wetherspoons app allows you to order and pay for your drink and food from your table - but you don't need to be in the pub to use it. Taking full advantage of this, cheeky customers have used social media to ask their friends and family to order them drinks. The app is free to download on the App Store or Google Play. Check the date - Every year, Spoons holds its Tax Equality Day to highlight the benefits of a permanently reduced tax bill for the pub industry. It usually takes place in September, and last year it fell on Thursday, September 14. As well as its 12-day Real Ale Festival every Autumn, Wetherspoons also holds a Spring Festival. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons fans devastated as ‘favourite' dip axed from menu
Has your favourite product vanished from shelves? We'd love to hear from you - email us on money@ OFF THE TABLE Wetherspoons fans devastated as 'favourite' dip axed from menu Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS has axed a popular dip leaving fans devastated. Sticky soy sauce has now permanently disappeared from the budget boozer's menu. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The popular menu item has been axed The Asian-inspired dip, which was often served with breast bites, was a popular choice amongst diners. Confused punters took to Reddit to find out where the beloved dish had gone. Writing in a thread one customer asked if anyone knew where the sauce had gone, adding they would be "devastated" if it was axed. Another person said: "Not very happy about it but its gone. So good with breast bites." The Sun reached out to Wetherspoons who confirmed the sauce was taken off menus on May 14. A spokesperson said: ' The company reviews its menus regularly and on occasion, some items will be taken off. 'This is the case with the sticky soy sauce." 'We appreciate that some customers will be disappointed and apologise to them.' The news will come as a blow to customers who in the past described the sauce as "the one". Another fan previously said they "lived" for the beloved liquid condiment. The Sun tries Wetherspoons' new menu It comes as the affordable chain has shaken up its menu in recent weeks. That includes it's famous £6.49 chicken bites, which are "temporarily unavailable" on menus across all pubs in the UK. The staple item featured 10 crispy chicken bites, chips and a bunch of sauces. Spoons has also cut steak, mixed grills and gammon from menus across the country in a cost-cutting shake-up. But it is not all bad news for punters as the chain has launched a range of new Gourmet Burgers. Spoons also launched a £2.99 breakfast deal in February, with customers able to get a breakfast muffin or small breakfast with soft or hot drink. MORE AXED MENU ITEMS Wetherspoons is not the only chain switching up its menus. Greggs recently axed its Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite in a blow to fans. A spokesperson for Greggs told The Sun the bite has been axed to make way for the new Roast Chicken Salad Roll, which launched in May. The Sun also exclusively revealed in May the chain had axed its Spicy Veg Curry Bake.
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons brings back ‘legendary' item at all 809 pubs next month – but you will have to be quick
If you want to get your hands on the item you will need to be quick TUCK IN Wetherspoons brings back 'legendary' item at all 809 pubs next month – but you will have to be quick Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WETHERSPOONS is bringing back a legendary item at all 809 pubs next month - but you will have to be quick. The bargain boozer has revealed that The Brunch Burger is going to be back on menus. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Wetherspoons is bringing back its Brunch Burger for Father's Day weekend The American-style burger is making a return on Father's Day weekend, which takes place from Friday June 13 to Sunday June 15. The burger returned two years ago after a ten-year hiatus and it was a fan favourite at the time with punters calling it "legendary". This is the third year in a row that Spoons is bringing the much loved meal back. It's made up of a three ounce beef patty, American-style cheese, maple-cured bacon, free-range fried egg and is topped with a hash brown. The meal is £9.99, including a soft drink and chips or £11.52 if you want to add an alcoholic beverage. Last year, the meal cost £7.73 with a soft drink and £9.26, if you added booze. It is likely that prices will vary from pub to pub, so check in with your local to see how much you will be charged. It is also worth noting that airport, train station, service station and NEC Birmingham pubs are excluded from the Father's Day offer. To find your nearest Wetherspoons head over to the website and use its handy locator tool. It comes as the chain has shaken up its menu in recent weeks, with a number of popular menu items axed. The Sun tries Wetherspoons' new menu Two weeks ago, the budget pub chain stopped serving steaks, mixed grills and gammon. The dishes have long been Wetherspoon staples, but have reportedly become too expensive to keep serving. In an email sent to staff, Wetherspoons chief John Huston confirmed that the meats were being ditched 'after much debate', as part of a planned menu change. But it's not all bad news as the chain has welcomed a number of new menu items including three new beef burgers. You can check out the new menu change here. What else is happening at Wetherspoons? Late last week, Spoons closed a beloved pub in Coventry. The Spon Gate in Coventry was a favourite among locals and closed for good on May 25. Two other Spoons still serve the city with The Flying Standard and The Early of Mercia remaining in operation. The Spon Gate was a favourite among locals though and was called the "best" city centre pub. Elsehwere, Spoons also launched a £2.99 breakfast deal in February, with customers able to get a breakfast muffin or small breakfast with soft or hot drink. There are also veggie options available, which is served between 8am and midday.
South Wales Argus
08-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
JD Wetherspoon to open 15 new pubs - when and where in UK
The popular pub chain already has hundreds of sites across the country, and is now looking to add more. This is according to The Sun, which says five of the new locations already have opening dates, with one final date for another being finalised. They also added that Spoons wants to open nine more by July 2026. JD Wetherspoon to open 15 new pubs - when and where in UK According to The Sun, the five new locations and their opening dates are set, with one coming next week. These are: The Conister Arms, Isle of Man - May 14 Walham Green, South West London - June 17 The Dictum of Kenilworth, Warwickshire - July 30 The Sun Wharf, London - August 26 The King of Essex, Essex - September 23 There is also a sixth new site coming in Merchant Square in Paddington this summer, but an exact opening date is not yet confirmed. JD Wetherspoon has been contacted by Newsquest for comment. The reports of several new Wetherspoon venues opening comes as better news after fans were left gutted following Wetherspoon axing three major items from its menu. Steaks, mixed grills and gammon will be removed from its menu across the UK on May 14. A JD Wetherspoon spokesperson, in a statement, said: "Wetherspoon is making changes to its menu in May. 'This includes the removal of steaks, mixed grills and gammon. "We appreciate that some customers will be disappointed with the decision to remove steaks and grills. "Wetherspoon is confident that its menu provides a variety of choices and value-for money meals." One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), described the news as "devastating", while another said they "feel like crying". JD Wetherspoon has also removed its £6.49 chicken bites from its menu in pubs across the UK. The popular dish is listed as "temporarily unavailable" on menus at Wetherspoon's pubs, according to The Express. Recommended reading: JD Wetherspoon to introduce new gourmet range Despite axing the steaks, mixed grills and gammon, the pub chain will be introducing a new range of "gourmet" burgers and Korean-style chicken. These will be introduced on the same day as the others being removed.
