Favourites at McDonald'swill be less than £1 today in celebration of the easing of restrictions across England.
It marks the relaxation of rules and legal restrictions in England, as regulations around social distancing, mask-wearing and mass gatherings all come to an end on July 19.
The offer includes their popular Big Mac and breakfast McMuffins, both of which are priced at 99p for one day only.
Throughout the day on July 19, McDonald's will make these items available at a reduced price to customers using its app.
From 11 am, the Big Mac will be available for just 99p to customers dining inside McDonald's restaurant.
The iconic burger - which consists of two 1.6oz beef patties, a 'special sauce' variant on Thousand Island dressing, iceberg lettuce, American cheese, gherkins and onions and comes serve in a three-part sesame seed bun - is one of the menu staples at McDonald's.
Usually priced at £.49, today's deal will save customers £2.50 on their lunch and/or dinner.
The Golden Arches had also made their popular McMuffin breakfasts - including their Bacon and Egg, Egg and Cheese or Sausage and Egg McMuffin - available for 99p up until 11am this morning.
The fast-food chain has also revealed a new 20% discount for NHS staff earlier this month.
That discount comes into place today, with NHS now able to claim a saving on their meals to mark "freedom day". They can use the discount once a week, in store only - it is not available on delivery services.
This NHS offer must also be claimed using the McDonald's app, which is available for both IOS and Android users via the Apple or Google Play stores.
NHS staff will be identified for the discount through the email address they used to sign up with.
To find your nearest McDonalds, we've popped a store locator here.
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Inside Sheffield’s new supersize JD Sports Store that has just opened in Meadowhall
Meadowhall has just welcomed a brand-new JD Sports Store - and it is absolutely mega.
Trainer and sportswear lovers, this one's for you as JD Sports has just opened the doors to its newest store.
Located in Meadowhall shopping centre on the Lower Level of the High Street, the new store is almost triple its previous size and spans a whopping 29,225 sq ft.
Shoppers can now browse an ever bigger selection of clothing, footwear and sportswear from big brands like Nike, Montirex, New Balance, Adidas and Berghaus just to name a few.
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To make your shopping experience even smoother, the new store features self-service tills so you can be in and out within a flash.
To celebrate the opening, Chunkz and Kenny from popular Youtube collective Beta Squad officially opened the store today and held a meet and greet for fans.
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And the celebrations don't stop there, as from Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August customers can get involved in JD's Spin-to-Win, with the chance to win gift cards, trainers and JD-branded merchandise.
Not only that, but Montirex will be hosting games all-weekend-long.
And if you can't make it that weekend, then do not fear. As on Friday 7 - Sunday 9 August, The Crep Protect truck will be rolling into Meadowhall giving out free goodie bags for customers who sign up to JD Status and follow Crep Protect.
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Sneaker Throne will also be offering a shoe-cleaning experience, with demonstrations showing customers how to keep their trainers fresh using products available in-store and goodie bags will be on offer which will also include tokens to play the Cop & Flop game.
So, what are you waiting for? We'll see you there for a fresh new fit.
Shortlist for 2026 Mercury Prize announced with several northern names making the cut
Clementine Hall
The shortlist for the 2026 Mercury Prize has officially landed - and it's another huge year for music from the north.
The prestigious annual award, which celebrates the very best British and Irish albums released over the past 12 months, has unveiled its 12 nominated records ahead of this year's ceremony in Newcastle this October.
Among the biggest talking points is a first-ever Mercury Prize nomination for music legend and northern icon Sir Paul McCartney, whose latest album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has earned him a place on the shortlist.
Elsewhere representing the north, Newcastle jazz collective Knats have been shortlisted for A Great Day In Newcastle while jungle pioneer Nia Archives, who comes from Bradford, is recognised for her acclaimed album Emotional Junglist.
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Another artist flying the Newcastle flag is JADE with her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby!, whilst other notable nominations include Olivia Dean, RAYE and and the charity compilation HELP(2) from War Child Records.
The full 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist is:
Paul McCartney – The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream
Dove Ellis – Blizzard
Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle
Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down
JADE – That's Showbiz Baby!
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Suede – Antidepressants
War Child Records – HELP(2)
This year's Mercury Prize ceremony will return to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday 22 October after the city successfully hosted the awards for the first time last year.
The 2025 event saw hometown hero Sam Fender take home the coveted prize for People Watching, and who knows - maybe The Toon will bag another prize for a hometown hero.
Georgina Pellant -
19th July 2021 
