Director of Football Kevin Thelwell has spoken out about the 10 point deduction, adding that the statement he was making was on behalf of the manager Sean Dyche and the playing squad. The purpose of the Blue Santa character is to inspire people to ‘send a chocolate bar to someone special to ensure no one is missing out this Christmas’, when it comes to those who are dairy-free for ethical or other reasons. In a statement sent to Vegan Food & Living , Emma Perrett, Marketing Controller at Kinnerton Confectionery said: “We believe that Christmas joy should be for everyone , regardless of dietary requirements or allergies.

The NOMO Christmas collection consists of six new products: Choc Fudge Reindeer, Kids’ Selection Box, Caramel Sharing Box, Orange Sharing Box, Mint Sharing Box and Reindeer Hollow, alongside two of its Christmas classics, its original Advent Calendar and best-selling Cookie Dough Reindeer. As we continue to grow, we are excited to share our products with mainstream audiences and prove that vegan and free from chocolates really are delicious and for everyone.”

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By sending a NOMO bar and personalised video message, shoppers will be invited to spread the joy that has been the focus of our brand mission since we began.

Former Everton winger Andrei Kanchelskis has spoken about being threatened over unpaid wages after leaving Uzbek club Navbahor Namangan. [ Echo] Visitors to Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre from 24 to 26 November will have the opportunity to send a complimentary NOMO bar to a special someone—a gift that's suitable for everyone, regardless of allergies or dietary requirements. Sky Sports are reportedly preparing measures to counteract Everton fan protests during coverage of the Sunday feature match against Manchester United. [ Echo] NOMO chocolate bars available to gift will include consumer favourites, creamy choc and caramel, as well as mini bars to sample.We are rallying in the face of a sporting sanction in the only way we can - and that is our focus and hard work in supporting the team in delivering to their fullest on the pitch.” [ RBM] Photo by Emma Simpson - Everton FC/Everton FC via Getty Images

Vegan chocolate company NOMO has announced a special Christmas initiative it will be running this year – setting up ‘Blue Santa’ grottos. According to NOMO, its festive activation will pop up in Birmingham (in its Bullring Shopping Centre) and London for two weeks, ‘helping retailers to drive additional sales in the run-up to Christmas’. NOMO's mission is to ensure that no one needs to be left out. With a treat that is delicious, vegan and free from dairy, gluten, egg and nuts, no one will have to feel left out on Christmas treats because of dietary requirements - NOMO offers chocolate for everyone this Christmas. Are you on the lookout for the tastiest treats? We reviewed 9 of the best vegan chocolate bars you need to try today NOMO, the UK's no. 1 vegan and free from chocolate brand, will give thousands of Birmingham shoppers a chance to gift a NOMO bar with a personalised message to a loved one – completely free.

Seamus Coleman completed his first 90 minutes of the season as a strong Everton Under-21s side began their Premier League International Cup campaign with a victory over Athletic Club Under-21s at Walton Hall Park on Wednesday evening. [ EFC] Once recipients have received their complimentary bars, they can scan a QR code taking them to a video of their loved one’s personalised message from NOMO’s grotto. In the “Wish They Had This When I Was A Kid” Department: Everton is hosting two magical buffet-style breakfasts in the Joe Mercer Suite, which will be followed by a tour into the heart of one of English football’s most revered football stadiums and the chance to pay a very special visit to Blue Santa. [ EFC] Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Mark Leech Sports Photography/Getty Images The true magic will happen on Christmas morning, when families across the UK will find NOMO chocolate bars under their trees. Upon scanning the QR code they will be taken to a video of a loved one giving a personalised message from NOMO's grotto.