The promotion runs on 13th August for GCSE Results Day and 20th August for A-Level Results Day across participating restaurants nationwide. To qualify, students need to present their exam results and purchase an adult main meal. Guests dining alongside the student can also claim a free starter and dessert by purchasing an adult main meal.

Free options include starters such as King Prawns oven-baked in garlic and chilli butter, alongside desserts like the Chocolate Brownie served warm with vanilla gelato, dark chocolate sauce, and salted caramel drizzle. The offer applies across the full regular menu, excluding the Large Cheesy Ball Dough Stack and Large Crispy Chicken Fries.

To redeem the deal, diners should inform their server when ordering and present proof of results. The offer is valid for dine-in only and cannot be combined with set menus, vouchers, or other discounts.

The offer is available across 42 Rosa’s Thai locations, with over 100 free Pad Thais available per participating venue. To claim the offer, students simply need to purchase one of Rosa’s Thai’s bubble teas.

The restaurant chain has recently updated its drink lineup with several new bubble tea options. The menu additions include Ube-Taro, Matcha-Coconut with coconut jelly, Mango Sticky Rice featuring mango slush and sticky rice, and Milo Chocolate Milk with brown sugar tapioca pearls. These join established menu staples including Home-brewed Thai Tea and Lychee Mango.

To access the free meal, students must register on the Rosa’s Thai website prior to their respective Results Day to generate a unique claim code. On the day, visiting students need to present their code along with a copy of their results at their nearest participating restaurant.

Situated between the Victoria Gate and Victoria Quarter shopping districts at 68-78 Vicar Lane, Dishoom is offering guests 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period ahead of its official launch on 14th August 2026.

The interior design draws inspiration from mid-century Bombay and historic local lore. The venue features vintage decorative lighting sourced from India, leather dining booths, and a central wooden bar.

In keeping with Dishoom tradition, the Leeds site includes custom ‘House Rules’ tailored to the city. These include “No exchanging corn for meals”- a nod to historical Leeds market bartering – and “No stealing gold bar,” referencing the 1944 SS Fort Stikine explosion in Bombay Dock, which forms the narrative backdrop for the restaurant’s interior artwork.

The all-day menu spans breakfast through to late-night dining. Signature dishes include the popular Bacon Naan Roll, Chicken Ruby curry, House Black Daal, Keema Pau, and Pistachio Kulfi, as well as group-sharing feasts, cocktails, and traditional chai.

Shamil Thakrar, co-founder of Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city full of character, creativity and community, and we’re delighted that Dishoom is now here. We’ve created a space that celebrates the spirit of old Bombay while giving guests somewhere to gather, share food and make memories together. From the smallest design details to the atmosphere we hope to create, every element has been thoughtfully considered.”

Dishoom Leeds will operate daily from morning until late. The café primarily operates on a walk-in basis, though reservations are available for breakfast, lunch, and limited evening tables after 6:00 PM via the Dishoom website.

The local shop is rewarding the first 25 people through the door in a traditional flat cap with a complimentary 100g piece of Yorkshire cheese.

To mark the occasion, George & Joseph has also curated two limited-edition Yorkshire cheese selections available in-store and online:

• The Yorkshire Cheese Selection (£15): Includes 100g Harrogate Blue, 100g Yorkshire Pecorino Fresco, and 100g Summerfields Organic.
• The Complete Yorkshire Cheeseboard (£25): Includes the three Yorkshire cheeses alongside Fine Cheese Co crackers and Wild & Fruitful chutney.

Stephen Fleming, owner of George & Joseph, said: “Yorkshire Day is one of our favourite days of the year. It’s a chance to celebrate everything that makes this county special, not least the incredible cheesemakers producing world-class cheeses right on our doorstep.

“The flat cap giveaway has become a bit of a tradition for us and it’s always fun seeing customers embrace the spirit of the day. And if I’m honest, we’re always slightly taken aback by just how many people actually do it, hence limiting it to the first 25 people to arrive!”

The flat cap offer begins at shop opening on Saturday, 1st August for the first 25 eligible customers. The shop will also host extra Yorkshire cheese tastings at the counter throughout the day.

Owner and operator Chris Fernandes has acquired the franchise from Veeno founder Nino Caruso. The site will feature wines sourced directly from Nino’s family vineyard in Marsala, Sicily, served alongside artisan meat and cheese boards, fresh pasta, pizzas, and cocktails.

The opening creates around 15 new local jobs.

“I’m thrilled to be bringing Veeno to Northallerton. Treadmills is an outstanding development, and we’re proud to be part of what is becoming a fantastic destination for the town,” said Chris Fernandes.

“Northallerton has such a strong sense of community, with people who genuinely appreciate great food, drink and hospitality. We believe Veeno will be a fantastic addition to the town and we’re looking forward to welcoming guests through the doors this September.”

Veeno currently operates four UK locations alongside one venue in Poland. At the centre of the concept is the Italian tradition of aperitivo – relaxing with friends over food and wine. The wine list highlights selections from the Caruso & Minini vineyard, including Perluci (a white wine crafted from the red Perricone grape), Sirà Syrah, and Ayra, a sparkling wine made using traditional methods.

The Northallerton location will also host immersive wine-tasting experiences, including “A Trip to Sicily,” which pairs five vineyard wines with Italian sharing boards and a homemade tiramisu made from Nino’s grandmother’s original recipe.

Veeno founder Nino Caruso added: “From the very beginning, Veeno has been about sharing authentic Italian hospitality, exceptional Sicilian wines and creating places where people can come together over great food and drink. Chris shares those values completely, and we know he’ll create something truly special in Northallerton.”

Branded hoardings are currently up at the Treadmills site. Visitors who scan the QR code to register for opening updates before launch will automatically enter a competition to win a trip to Sicily, including a tour of the family vineyard in Marsala.

Filey Bay Yorkshire Day 2026 Special Release marks the seventh annual bottling in the distillery’s limited-run series created for the occasion. Only 1,500 bottles of the spirit, matured in refill sherry hogshead casks, will be available exclusively from the distillery in Hunmanby, North Yorkshire, and through their website.

Spirit of Yorkshire’s Whisky Director, Joe Clark, expressed his excitement ahead of the launch: “We firmly believe that some of the very best whisky to ever mature at our distillery comes from refill sherry casks. These casks have already gone through a maturation cycle with us, softening the oak extractives and maximising the impact of the cask in maturation.

“This gentle process allows our light, fruity new make spirit to interact beautifully with the oak, resulting in a wonderfully complex and elegant flavour profile. The Yorkshire Day release is always one of the most anticipated of the year, and pre-sales have been buoyant.”

Bottled at 55% ABV, Filey Bay Yorkshire Day 2026 is described as soft, fruity, and complex, featuring tasting notes of fruit cake, brioche, frangipane, and chocolate-covered raisins. It comes packaged in a cut-away presentation carton displaying the distillery’s bespoke embossed bottle and detailing its field-to-bottle story.

Retailing at £95, the release will be sold via the distillery shop and online at spiritofyorkshire.com.

Spirit of Yorkshire operates as a Single Estate distillery, growing 100% of the regeneratively farmed barley used to produce its whiskies. The distillery’s spirits are distributed across the UK and exported globally, earning a spot among the top 50 spirits producers in the world by the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2025.

While the late Queen Elizabeth II was famously known to favour the Devonian method of putting cream on first, nationwide research shows that 71% of Brits insist jam goes first, leaving just 29% in the cream-first camp.

The findings come as the humble cream tea experiences a revival among younger generations, with 52% of younger Brits noting that the traditional tea time treat has found a new audience on TikTok.

Feelings on the subject run deep. According to the poll, 30% of Brits hold strong opinions on the correct assembly order, while 37% admit to judging others for building their scone “incorrectly.” A further 20% said they would refuse to eat a scone that was assembled the wrong way, and 22% have engaged in heated arguments with friends over the topic.

The debate extends to pronunciation as well, with 55% of respondents pronouncing “scone” to rhyme with “gone” and 45% saying it rhymes with “bone.” Over a third of respondents confessed to silently judging someone over how they pronounce the word.

To address the divide, Costa Coffee believes it has created a solution with its new half-and-half scone. Using a specially designed dual-piping bag, both jam and cream are applied simultaneously to create a balanced swirl.

To mark the launch, the first dual-swirl scone was served to the Mayors of Saltash and Kingsbridge at Costa’s Saltash store, located directly on the Devon-Cornwall border.

Cllr Brian Stoyel, Mayor of Saltash, said: “We’re proud that Saltash has become the home of Britain’s latest chapter in the great scone debate. The beauty of Costa’s 50/50 scone is that it celebrates both traditions rather than choosing between them. After trying it for myself, I can confirm it’s every bit as delicious as it sounds – proof that sometimes, bringing people together is even better than settling the argument.”

Andrea Stewart, Global Head of Food at Costa, added: “Our research shows Britain remains divided when it comes to how people top their scones, so we thought it was about time someone brought both sides together. Rather than choosing between two much-loved traditions, we wanted to create a playful compromise that celebrates both approaches and gives everyone a way to enjoy their cream tea.”

The launch coincides with the return of scones to Costa Coffee menus for the first time in over five years. The items are available in more than 1,000 stores nationwide, alongside an Afternoon Bundle featuring a regular hot or iced drink with a scone, jam, and cream starting at £6.49 in participating locations through 21st October 2026.

The limited-edition A5 hardback brings together the cheeky one-liner jokes hidden inside Penguin biscuit wrappers since 1932 alongside brand-new commissioned jokes. The publication marks the first hardback tri-band book released in Penguin Books’ 90-year history.

Created to celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026, the book aims to encourage families to share moments of reading and laughter together. Children’s author Michael Rosen has written the foreword for the edition.

Five jokes featured in the collection include:

• Why did the penguin use a fish as a bookmark? She didn’t want to lose her plaice.
• Why do penguins get homesick? There’s snow place like home.
• What did mummy penguin say as her kids left for school? Have an ice day dears.
• How did the penguin cheat at football? He was always diving.
• What do you call a penguin who can’t stop smiling? A pen-grin.

James King, Marketing Director for McVitie’s Penguin, said: “For generations, McVitie’s Penguin biscuits have been making people smile with the jokes inside every wrapper, while Penguin Books has inspired millions through the joy of reading.

“We’re incredibly proud to bring these two iconic brands together to celebrate the National Year of Reading with a collectable item that gives fans another reason to embrace those shared moments of curiosity, silliness and laughter.”

Rebecca Sinclair, Chief Brand Officer at Penguin Books, added: “We’re delighted to be bringing these two iconic Penguins together for the National Year of Reading. This partnership celebrates the joy of reading and our belief that books belong in everyday life.

“Humour has a unique way of bringing people together, and we hope this collaboration inspires everyone, from young readers to lifelong book lovers, and those rediscovering reading, to take a book and biscuit break.”

The hardback edition is not available through standard retail sale, but readers can win one of 3,000 copies via promotional McVitie’s Penguin packs in supermarkets nationwide. A further 20,000 Google Play audiobooks are also available to win through the promotional packs.

Running from 10th to 16th August, their limited-edition Bay Explorer Afternoon Tea gives the classic British ritual a lovely Yorkshire spin. The hotel itself was built back in 1897 by a local sea captain, sitting right where it can soak up some of the best views of the coast.

The experience starts with a little journey aboard a golf buggy, which shuttles guests down into the heart of the old fishing village. You get an hour to wander through the maze of narrow, cobbled streets, pop into the independent shops, and soak up the village’s famous maritime and smuggling past.

Once you head back up to the hotel, you take a seat in the AA Rosette Osborne’s Restaurant, which looks straight out over the bay.

The kitchen has put together a menu packed with regional flavours alongside traditional favourites. On the savoury side, you’ll find honey roast Yorkshire ham with beer chutney, oak-smoked salmon, and goat’s cheese and beetroot tartlets. The standout bite is definitely the Robin Hood’s Bay Fisherman’s Treat, which features dressed Whitby crab on sourdough bruschetta with saffron aioli.

The sweet treats lean into local lore too, like the dark chocolate and sailor rum truffle cleverly named the Smuggler’s Sweet, served alongside classic Victoria sponge, raspberry red velvet cupcakes, and warm fruit scones loaded with strawberry jam and Chantilly cream.

Executive Chef Ryan Osborne said: “We’ve created an afternoon tea that is inspired by the Yorkshire coast. The Robin Hood’s Bay Fisherman’s Treat and the Smuggler’s Sweet reflect the village’s history and pay tribute to the fishing and smuggling heritage. Together with traditional afternoon tea favourites, these distinctive touches create an experience that reflects the unique character of Robin Hood’s Bay.”

The Bay Explorer Afternoon Tea runs from Monday 10th August to Sunday 16th August at Hotel Victoria on Station Road in Robin Hood’s Bay. Prices start at £25.00 per person, which includes a golf buggy ride (subject to availability), and you’ll need to book online in advance to secure a spot.

Hoi Polloi is a new arrival bringing Singaporean hawker stall classics to Leeds. The halal-certified menu includes spicy peanut-glazed chicken satay, traditional chicken rice sets served with broth and pickle trays, pak choi sides, and desserts like banana pie and coconut jelly.

Hermanos Caliente is specialising in authentic, gluten-free Mexican tacos. Options range from slow-cooked pork carnitas and saucy birria tacos with dipping consommé to vegetarian “Baja Shroom” tacos featuring buttermilk-fried oyster mushrooms and chipotle ranch.

Hot Butter is a new trader serving American comfort food, featuring freshly made Philly cheesesteaks, crispy chicken wings, and loaded fries.

Doles Dirty Bags is returning by popular demand with their signature Irish-inspired spice bags. Dishes combine crispy seasoned chicken or tofu with golden fries, sautéed peppers, onions, and aromatic spices.

7 Star Flag is serving handheld, golden corn flatbreads known as Venezuelan arepas, stuffed with fillings ranging from slow-cooked meats to charred halloumi.

Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “Trinity Kitchen is a place where friends, families and colleagues can come together to discover exciting street food from around the world, all under one roof. We’re proud to continue bringing a diverse mix of flavours to Leeds, from exciting new vendors to foodie favourites that our guests know and love.”