Sweet ride, hack bar takes off

By Abigail Armstrong
BBC News

The chariot of choice of west Belfast has given two local chocolatiers their latest inspiration.

Brothers Johnny and Pat Dyer, who own City Centres, feature the iconic image of a black cab on their latest bar.

It appears on the wrapper of the Falls Road Mint Crisp along with a photo of the 'hack' on the back.

Other areas of the city have provided additional inspiration, with a Citybus featuring on its Orange Crisp Shankill Road counterpart.

So far, the bars have met with success, with Pat Dyer, the managing director of the firm, saying they were selling "exceptionally well".

Their local success is turning into mini-export boom, with Glasgow shoppers snapping them up as treats for Old Firm Rangers and Celtic fans. The bars are being sold at WH Smith in the Scottish city.

Mr Dyer told the BBC the bars were most popular amongst people looking for stocking fillers and souvenirs.

The new bars have also impressed the West Belfast Taxi Association.

Stephen Long, WBTA manager, has said he intends to start selling the bars at the taxi depot in King Street.

Meanwhile, the siblings are aiming for future success, and a special Christmas Greetings Honeycomb bar featuring scenes from the capital is set to hit the shelves in the run up to the festive season.