E: 07/05 win a UK city break to Edinburgh, London, or Cambridg

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https://comp.heart.co.uk/mcvities-2025/

https://comp.radiox.co.uk/mcvities-2025/

The glorious, humble biscuit. High leader of the sweet treats. Essential to any sprawling sofa. Cup of tea in hand, suddenly it becomes the perfect companion. Take a moment for that delicious, well-deserved dunk friends.

It was in 1925, McVitie’s brought us the Milk Chocolate Digestive, a confectionary breakthrough quickly adored across the nation. A true visionary of any biscuit tin. Since then, the world has seen many inventions, but few match the genius that is the Milk Chocolate Digestives.

We’ve teamed up with McVitie’s to hear your opinion on the most iconic inventions of the past 100 years. Share your thoughts for a chance to win a UK city break to Edinburgh, London, or Cambridge — each a hub of innovation!

So go on, let us know in the text box below for a chance to win.

So, c’mon – what do you think is the most iconic invention of the last 100 years?

Share your thoughts in 300 characters or less and simply select your preferred destination from the drop-down menu below for a chance to win a two-night city break to your choice of Edinburgh, London, or Cambridge – all thanks to McVitie’s. Each prize includes return train travel or a travel allowance, two nights in a four-five-star hotel, activities like sightseeing, punting tours, and museum visits, £150-£200 spending money and much more!

From phones to philosophers in Edinburgh, to a city powered by electricity, creativity and invention in London, to the world’s first webcam ever to be invented in Cambridge, each city offers a unique experience that is rich in innovation and culture.

This competition is being run across Radio X and Heart.

Entries close at 23:59 on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

18+. UK only. T&Cs apply.

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McVities 100 Years Promotion on Heart and Radio X, April – May 2025, Burst 1 – Specific Rules

1.    The McVities promotion (‘Promotion’) is organised by Global (as defined in the General Terms and Conditions). The Promotion will run from Friday 25th April 2025 to Wednesday 7th May 2025 on Heart Network and Radio X Network. Global is the Promoter. The ‘Promotion Partner’ mentioned in these Specific Rules is pladis (UK) Ltd and the ‘Prize Provider’ is The NDL Group. 

2.    IMPORTANT: The Promotion is subject to these Specific Rules and the General Terms and Conditions which are available here (together, the ‘Promotion Terms and Conditions’). Entry into the Promotion constitutes acceptance of these Specific Rules and the General Terms and Conditions.

Details of the Promotion:

3.    To enter the Promotion, you must go online to the Promotion entry page which can be accessed at heart.co.uk/win and radiox.co.uk/win or via the Global Player app by clicking on the Win with Heart and Win with Radio X tiles:

a.    Register your details
b.    Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred prize package from the three available options:Edinburgh, Cambridge, or London, as described in Section 16 – Prize Details.
c.    In the text box provided, tell us in 300 characters or fewer what you believe is the most iconic invention of the past 100 years.

4.    Online entry will open at 17:00 on Friday 25th April 2025 and close at 23:59 on Wednesday 7th May 2025. Entries received before or after this time will not be included in the Promotion.

5.    Entries deemed by us to be rude, offensive, defamatory, illegal or condoning dangerous behaviour will be removed from the Promotion.

6.    Bulk, automated, machine assisted, third party, syndicate or other group entries are prohibited and we will disqualify any entries (and withhold or reclaim any associated prize from you) which, in our reasonable opinion, appear to have used any of these entry methods or, for example (without limitation), entries or votes that have been made from the same IP address, email address, postal address, telephone number, or similar or entries which we, at our sole discretion but acting reasonably, consider to be suspicious or fraudulent.

7.    If we know or suspect you are trying to enter or have entered this Promotion by using more than one phone number or if we know or suspect you are using variations of your name, we reserve the right to disqualify any relevant entry(ies) and exclude you from this Promotion and also permanently exclude you from entering any of our Promotions.

8.    Within 7 days of the closing time of the Promotion, all eligible entries will be entered into a draw. One entry will be selected at random and the winning entrant will be contacted by one of our representatives via email OR telephone on the telephone number on which you entered. If such winner does not respond within 7 days from being contacted, they will forfeit their right to the prize and we shall be entitled to select another winner by another random draw. That subsequent winner must respond to the notification email within 7 days of the date on which they are notified, or they will also forfeit the prize. 

9.    We, the prize provider and the Promotion Partner may publish and publicise your name, image, social media handle and/or profile picture, your nearest geographical location (for example, your nearest city, town or county) and your entry, and we may refer to your and any applicable third party’s (for example a guest/travel companion) association with the Promotion and/or the prize, in any and all media, worldwide, in perpetuity, for publicity and PR purposes solely in connection with the Promotion; subject always to our Privacy Policy and all applicable laws.

10.    In relation to winners (and runners up if applicable), you understand that we and our Promotion Partner may: (i) interview you and your guest(s)/travel companion(s) which we may film, photograph and/or record and; (ii) film, photograph and/or record, you and your guest(s)/travel companion(s) in connection with the Promotion, either by telephone or in person, and we may use such films, recordings and/or photographs for publicity and PR purposes in any and all media, worldwide, as often and for as long as we consider appropriate or desirable in connection with the Promotion, unless you object to your and/or your guest’s information being published or made available. We may also publish your and your guest(s)/travel companion(s) name, image, social media handle and/or profile picture.

11.    This Promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Apple. 

Eligibility:

12.    The Promotion is only open to residents of the UK aged 18 and over, and who are based in the UK at the time of entry.

13.    Entry is restricted to one entry per person; duplicate entries will be excluded from the Promotion. 

14.    Only one name and telephone number may be used by you in relation to this Promotion. The use of multiple names, telephone numbers and/or devices is a breach of our Promotion Terms and Conditions and we reserve the right to disqualify your entry(ies) and you will forfeit your prize should we know or have reason to believe that you attempted to use or did use more than one name, phone number and/or device to enter this Promotion. It is also prohibited for anyone else to enter the Promotion using the same phone number including household members or friends. 

15.    Before transferring any winnings to you we reserve the right to request Photo ID (such as your passport or driving licence) and confirmation that the telephone number you entered on belongs to you and proof of your home address (such as a phone bill with your name, address and telephone number on). You agree and understand that should you win a cash prize you may be required to provide these to verify your eligibility. If you fail to provide the requested information and we are unable to verify your eligibility, we reserve the right to withhold any prize from you.

Prize:

16.    One winning entrant will receive their choice of 1 of the 3 prize packages below:

a.    Edinburgh Package:

i.    Return train travel to Edinburgh for 2 people 
ii.    2 nights' accommodation at the 5-star boutique floating Fingal hotel for 2 people
iii.    Breakfast and dinner each day at the hotel’s Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar 
iv.    Admission to the Museum of Communication for 2 people 
v.    Discover what makes Edinburgh a hub of innovation and creativity on a guided walking tour for 2 people 
vi.    Edinburgh Distillery Whisky tour & tasting. Highlights include: Dive into the history and heritage of Scotch whisky with a guide; Learn all about the traditions of scotch whisky production; Tasting of four drams of whisky 
vii.    £200.00 Spending money

b.    Cambridge Package:

i.    £150.00 Travel allowance to Cambridge 
ii.    2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel for 2 adults and 2 children 
iii.    Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant each morning 
iv.    Two course lunch at Cambridge’s most famous pub, The Eagle for 4 people 
v.    Entrance to Cambridge Science Centre for 2 adults and 2 children 
vi.    A Cambridge Walking & Punting Tour for 2 adults and 2 children. Highlights include: See the iconic Mathematical Bridge and Bridge of Sighs; Visit Nobel Prize-winning Cavendish Laboratory; 45-minute relaxing punting tour along the river 
vii.    £150.00 Spending money

c.    London Package:

i.    £150.00 travel allowance to London 
ii.    2 nights' accommodation in a 4-star centrally located hotel for 2 adults and 2 children
iii.    Breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant each morning 
iv.    Discover the Faraday collection at the Science Museum for 4 people 
v.    Enjoy an interactive science experience at the Science's Museums' Wonder Lab for 2 adults and 2 children 
vi.    Admission to Where Science Lives at the Royal Institution and self-guided tour of Michael Faraday for 4 people 
vii.    Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames for 2 adults and 2 children
viii.    £150.00 Spending money

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17.    Prize details below:

a.    Edinburgh prize details:

i.    Your stay is subject to availability at the discretion of NDL Travel and excludes bank holidays, Valentine’s Day/weekend and school holiday periods, specifically the Christmas holidays, summer holidays, spring and autumn half terms and Easter in both the UK.
ii.    Your prize includes off peak train travel that will need to be booked with us at least 6 weeks before you plan to travel. Off peak refers to travel booked outside of morning and evening commuter periods, this varies depending on the train operator but generally excludes departures between 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00.
iii.    You will be staying in a 5-star boutique floating hotel, sharing a classic cabin with en-suite bathroom on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Subject to availability.
iv.    Admission to the Museum of Communication is based on 2 adults. Museum exhibitions will open in May 2025. Please check opening times before attending. To avoid doubt no transfers will be included. 
v.    Walking tour of Innovators and Inventors in Edinburgh is based on 2 adults. Experience will last approximately 2 hours. To avoid doubt no transfers will be included. Subject to availability. 
vi.    Edinburgh Distillery Whisky tour & tasting is based on 2 adults. This tour will last approximately 1 hour. Tour includes a tour of a distillery with guide and tasting of 4 drams of whisky. Participants must be 18 years or older for the tasting. Subject to availability. 
vii.    Spending money will be transferred directly to the winner upon confirmation of full and correct bank details. Transfers can take up to 5 working days. 
viii.    All prizes must be claimed and booked by the prize winner within 12 months from the date of our initial correspondence with them.

b.    Cambridge prize details:

i.    Your stay is subject to availability at the discretion of NDL Travel and excludes the Christmas holiday period, Valentine’s Day/weekend, Easter weekend and all other bank holiday weekends in both the UK.
ii.    Your prize includes off peak train travel that will need to be booked with us at least 6 weeks before you plan to travel. Off peak refers to travel booked outside of morning and evening commuter periods, this varies depending on the train operator but generally excludes departures between 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00. 
iii.    You will be staying in a 4-star hotel, sharing a family room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. Subject to availability. 
iv.    Your lunch at The Eagle Pub is based on 2 adults and 2 children enjoying a two-course meal from the a la carte menu
v.    Entrance to the Cambridge Science Centre is based on 2 adults and 2 children. The museum is open every weekend and all through the school holidays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. 
vi.    The Cambridge walking & punting tour is based on 2 adults and 2 children. This experience will last approximately 2.5 hours and includes a 90-minute walking tour led by University of Cambridge students, exploring iconic colleges, bridges, and famous sites. Then, a 45-minute punting tour along the river. Admission/Entry into the colleges along the route isn’t included. Subject to availability. 
vii.    Spending money will be transferred directly to the winner upon confirmation of full and correct bank details. Transfers can take up to 5 working days. 
viii.    All prizes must be claimed and booked by the prize winner within 12 months from the date of our initial correspondence with them.

c.    London prize details:

i.    Your stay is subject to availability at the discretion of NDL Travel and excludes the Christmas holiday period, Valentine’s Day/weekend, Easter weekend and all other bank holiday weekends in both the UK.
ii.    Your prize includes off peak train travel that will need to be booked with us at least 6 weeks before you plan to travel. Off peak refers to travel booked outside of morning and evening commuter periods, this varies depending on the train operator but generally excludes departures between 06:00-10:00 and 16:00-19:00. 
iii.    You will be staying in a 4-star hotel, sharing a family room with en-suite bathroom on a bed and breakfast basis. Subject to availability. 
iv.    Admission to the Science Museum, London for is based on 2 adults and 2 children. The museum is open daily from 10:00–18:00 (except for 24-26 December). Last entry is 17:15. Admission to the museum is free but booking is required and some special exhibitions and events are chargeable, which will be at the winner’s own expense. Entrance to the Wonder Lab will be included. Subject to availability. 
v.    Admission to the Royal Institution is based on 2 adults and 2 children. The museum is open Monday to Friday 9:00 – 17:00, on the first Saturday of every month for their Science Saturday events and are not open on any public holidays, including bank holidays. An itinerary for a self-guided 2 mile walking tour of Michael Faraday can be provided, which starts at the Royal Institution to Somerset House. 
vi.    Sightseeing Cruise on the River Thames is based on 2 adults and 2 children. Experience will last approximately 1 hour. Meeting point starts at Westminster, ending at Greenwich. Please note this is one way journey. Subject to availability. 
vii.    Spending money will be transferred directly to the winner upon confirmation of full and correct bank details. Transfers can take up to 5 working days. 
viii.    All prizes must be claimed and booked by the prize winner within 12 months from the date of our initial correspondence with them.

18.    You understand that should you win a prize package that is made up of various elements you are required to redeem all aspects of the prize in order to keep the prize. For example, you will not be able to accept the spending money only. If you are unable to accept the prize awarded in full, we reserve the right to withdraw the entire prize package and select another entrant to play or win as applicable. 

19.    You must, at your own cost, comply with all necessary checks, and/or tests required for travelling to and from and entering and exiting your travel destination/venue. This includes, but is not limited to, purchasing, organising, undertaking, recording and/or registering any required Covid-19 tests. We will not be responsible for any costs incurred by you in complying with this clause, nor will we purchase, organise, undertake, record and/or register any required Covid-19 tests. 

20.    You must comply with all applicable rules, regulations and guidance relating to Covid-19, both in the UK and your travel destination/venue. We are not responsible for your failure to comply with such rules, regulations and guidance. 

21.    You acknowledge and agree that, without limitation to the provisions of Clause 12 of the General Terms & Conditions, our ability to fulfil a prize and/or perform any of our obligations under the Promotion Terms and Conditions could be affected by an actual or threatened epidemic, pandemic, disease or quarantine and/or any corresponding governmental action, guidance and/or ruling (including but not limited to any Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance) (collectively ‘Covid Measures’).  If due to any Covid Measures, we are unable to fulfil a prize or perform any of our other obligations under the Promotion Terms and Conditions, then we shall not be in breach of the Promotion Terms and Conditions. In accordance with Clause 24 below, in these circumstances, we reserve the right to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater value at our absolute discretion.]

22.    Any other costs and expenses which are not specifically included in the prize description are excluded and will be the sole responsibility of the winner.

23.    The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable. No cash alternative is available except at our sole discretion.

24.    We reserve the right to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater value at our absolute discretion.

25.    For all enquiries in connection with the Promotion please contact our customer support team at https://global.com/contact/.
 
Data Protection:

26.    Your personal data that you provide to us will be collected and processed by us, our licensees (including Communicorp UK Limited) and our Promotion Partner as well as the prize providers, and if applicable, our service providers, network operators and suppliers in order to administer and fulfil the Promotion. Your personal data may also be disclosed to Ofcom and/or the Advertising Standards Authority at their reasonable request for regulatory purposes, for example, in order to prevent, investigate and detect crime, fraud or anti-social behaviour and comply with law enforcement agencies and applicable advertising codes.

27.    By entering a Promotion, you acknowledge that any personal data provided by you in connection with the Promotion will be processed as set out above and in accordance with our Privacy Policy which sets out full details of how we process personal data and how you can exercise your rights as a data subject, and our Promotion Partner’s Privacy Policy. Please ensure you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and our Promotion Partner’s Privacy Policy before entering any Promotion. If you are required to submit a guest(s)/travel companion(s) personal data to enter a Promotion, you must ensure that your guest(s)/travel companion(s) have given you consent to provide us and our Promotion Partner with their personal data.

28.    You may be asked if you want to opt-in to marketing from us and/or our Promotion Partner when you enter a Promotion. If you choose to opt-in, we and/or our Promotion Partner will use your personal data for marketing purposes (see Global's  Privacy Policy and our Promotion Partner’s Privacy Policy for more details). You can withdraw your consent to marketing at any time by unsubscribing. 

29.    We, our Promotion Partner and the prize providers may transfer and process personal data outside of the EEA and UK for the purposes of administering the Promotion. Where any transfers are made outside of the EEA or UK we and the Promotion Partner will ensure appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data are in place. 

30.    When you enter a Promotion we will retain your personal data for up to three years for internal purposes and to comply with our regulatory obligations. You may request the erasure of your personal data by emailing privacy@global.com. If your data is erased prior to the conclusion of a Promotion, you will forfeit your right to enter the Promotion and/or claim any prize and we reserve the right to select another entrant to participate in the Promotion or withdraw the prize and select another winner, as applicable.