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The Swindon Advertiser reported on Wednesday that £70,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and alcohol had been seized from two Manchester Road shops and a flat, leading to the shops being shut down. A repair café in Burnham-on-Sea has launched a tech amnesty to help unwanted items find new homes with owners who really need them. A letter to the editor of the Salisbury Journal focusing on the scrapped tunnel scheme under the ancient site of Stonehenge also generated a lively conversation online.
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Excitement for Glastonbury Festival is reaching fever pitch - proven by more than 20,000 likes on this Instagram video of an enormous peace sign on the grass in front of the iconic pyramid stage. A plumber from Salisbury shared his beautiful copper creations, including hedgehogs, hearts and bunches of flowers, to widespread acclaim on Facebook. This week is Learning Disability Week and Wiltshire Council's star of the show on Wednesday was garden volunteer Jeremy, who for the past couple of years has also worked as a cinema host.
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Wales Online
5 hours ago
- Wales Online
Jeremy Clarkson's bitter split from ex-wife after 'affair' claims and 'perfect upgrade'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Jeremy Clarkson, the host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, has had quite the eventful love life. At 64, he's been with actress and model Lisa Hogan, 51, for seven years. His past includes two marriages and fatherhood to three grown-up children. Currently, Jeremy shares his life with Lisa, who features on his programme Clarkson's Farm, filmed at the well-known Diddly Squat Farm. But his path in matters of the heart has seen its fair share of bumps. The ex-Top Gear presenter first married Alex Hall in 1989, but she left him for one of his mates after just a couple of years, reports the Express. Years later, in 2011, Alex admitted to The Telegraph that parting ways with Jeremy was a grave mistake: "I can't go into that because I have to think of my children and other people, but leaving Jeremy was the biggest mistake of my life. "I still love him, I always have, but I believed that if you make your bed, you've got to lie in it." (Image: Getty) Jeremy then married his manager, Frances Cain, in May 1993, with whom he has three children, Emily, Finlo, and Katya. In 1999, Alex claimed she and the host had an affair that lasted ten years, according to the Mirror. The TV personality strongly denied these claims and attempted to hit Alex with a High Court injunction. In a surprising development, he later requested the repeal of the order, acknowledging his remorse and criticising: "Injunctions are complete nonsense." (Image: Getty) Reflecting on his decision at that time, he said: "I overturned my own injunction because injunctions don't work. If you take out an injunction there is the automatic assumption that you must be hiding something. Bear in mind my wife and I took out this injunction it wasn't just me. "Yet we came to realise, with Twitter and Facebook in play, you're not really shielded anymore. The shift hasn't been so much in the law but in its interpretation you cannot simply obtain an injunction and then drop the matter; the court insists on pushing you to trial, which comes with an exorbitant price tag. Jeremy further stated: "Should I win, it's blasted across Twitter and Facebook anyway and I'm powerless to stop it. If I lose, the bill for her legal fees lands on my doorstep. Injunctions are complete nonsense. I look back in regret to the day I was counselled to get one." (Image: Getty) Jeremy and Frances parted ways in 2014 amid speculations that he had grown close to his PA, Phillipa Sage, whom he encountered on the Top Gear set. Their romance lasted until 2017, when Clarkson was spotted with Lisa Hogan. "He'd actually told me, 'I was born for you', and asked me to stay the night a few days before he was out with Lisa," she disclosed to Mail Online. "Then, one of my friends pointed out the photograph of him with another woman. I thought, 'Oh yes, she's definitely his type. (Image: Getty) "She's tall and blonde. He's gone for the perfect upgrade: taller, skinnier, younger. So I was like, 'F**k off, what are you doing when we are supposed to be working things out?' "He told me to calm down. He told me she was just a friend, then a couple of weeks later he told me he wanted to be with her." Jeremy has never confirmed nor refuted these claims. Lisa Hogan, his current partner, has made it clear she is not looking to be his third wife. In a discussion with Fabulous magazine, she expressed: "Mrs Clarkson? No, thank you, I prefer being Lisa Hogan." Clarkson's Farm is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime.
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Where is Clarkson's Farm and can I visit Diddly Squat farm shop and the Farmer's Dog pub?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JEREMY Clarkson leads the rest of the Diddly Squat gang as the show returns for its fourth season. While Diddly Squat Farm and Farm Shop have been somewhat of an attraction since the show's debut in 2021, the unveiling of Jeremy's new pub has made a lot of people wonder if they can visit. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Clarkson's Farm started in 2021 and was an instant hit with fans Credit: Amazon Where is Clarkson's Farm and can I visit Diddly Squat Farm Shop and the Farmer's Dog pub? Diddly Squat Farm Shop and the Farmer's Dog are both open to visitors! After a brief closure to the Farm Shop earlier this year, fans can now visit again and make a trip to the idyllic Cotswolds. The exact location of the Farm Shop is 5-12 Chipping Norton Road, Chadlington, Chipping Norton, OX7 3PE. Once there, fans will be able to experience some of the key locations featured on the Clarkson-fronted show. While visiting the site, many will hope to catch a glimpse of the rising stars of the show, including fan favourite Kaleb Cooper, straight-man and farm management consultant Charlie Ireland, the humorous Gerald Cooper, plus farm shop front-woman and Jezza's partner, Lisa Hogan. The iconic shop has become a public attraction since it opened, with thousands flocking to it each year, much to the dislike of some of the community. For visitors coming from outside the Cotswolds, the trip can take two hours from central London by car, or two and a half hours by public transport. If fans are staying nearby there is the X9 bus from The Bell Hotel in Charlbury that will take them straight past the 1000 acres site and near the Farm Shop. 3 Queues are a common feature at the popular farm shop in the Cotswolds Credit: SWNS Previously, the farm also had a functioning restaurant on location called The Big View Café, but this was shut down due to excessive traffic. In response, this series of the hit show followed the former Top Gear presenter's trials and tribulations of trying to open a pub. Viewers watched each episode as Jeremy struggled to find a suitable pub for his new venture, despite the sheer number of venues available. Finally, Jeremy found a pub, which was formerly known as the Windmill, and renovated and renamed it to the Farmer's Dog. The latest weapon in Jeremy's farming armoury is located off the Asthall Barrow Roundabout, Burford OX18 4HJ. As it is a working farm, visitors are best to stick to the Farm Shop and Pub - so do not expect to see Jeremy riding around in his infamous Lamborghini tractor. 3 The renamed pub opened last year and is already a popular destination Credit: Adrian Sherratt What can you expect at The Farmer's Dog? The pub, which champions British farmers, is sure to be on top of fans' bucket lists. Jeremy's main reason behind opening the pub was that he wanted everything to come from British farms within a certain radius, so don't expect to see any Heinz ketchup on offer. Instead, visitors to the pub can treat themselves to the steak pie, ham hock terrine, rhubarb crumble, and a wide range of other menu items, all knowing that it has come from local farmers. Since the pub opened, it has been extremely busy, and after the show aired, its popularity has soared. And so, for fans hoping to pay a visit in the near future, you may have to wait a while. Bookings for the new Oxfordshire landmark open each month but get snapped up fast, with forums set up on social media helping fans get their chance to visit.
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Rod Stewart launches blistering attack against former pal Donald Trump
Sir Rod Stewart has never shied away from sharing what's really on his mind, and now his former pal and neighbour, none other than President Donald Trump, has come under fire Sir Rod Stewart has furiously hit out at his former friend and neighbour, President Donald Trump – and he didn't hold back. The legendary rockstar who is currently preparing to play the iconic Legends Slot at Glastonbury Festival this month had previously partied with the reality star turned President, but he's no longer on his Christmas card list. Rod, 80, has a home neighbouring Trump's estate in Florida, and would often attend events held by Donald and his wife, Melania, but nowadays, it's safe to say that they're no longer on speaking terms. In a new interview, the Maggie May singer said that their estates are less than a mile apart, but he's "not a great fan" of the controversial President. While there are aspects of Trump that Rod liked, there are a few things that have angered him over the years, including his presidency. "I'm not a great fan of Trump. I knew him very, very well. I used to go to his house," Sir Rod said. He went on to add: "I live literally half a mile away." Speaking to Radio Times, he continued: "We're both on the beach. I used to go to his Christmas parties. He's always been a bit of a man's man. I liked him for that. But he didn't, as far as I'm concerned, treat women very well." However, Sir Rod believes that since becoming President, Trump has completely changed. "He became another guy. Somebody I didn't know," he stated. But could he possibly reconsider his views on Donald and become friends again? Sir Rod said: "No, I can't anymore. As long as he's selling arms to the Israelis — and he still is. How's that war ever gonna stop?" One thing is for certain, though: Rod is going to be pulling out all the stops for his Legends performance. Glastonbury bosses had initially given him a slot of an hour and a quarter, but he pleaded with them to add an extra 15 minutes as his performances are normally around two hours. Speaking about this, he explained: "It means that there's a lot of songs that people love that I won't be able to play – and I've got three guests coming on." Rod previously revealed he's planning a mini-reunion with his band, Faces. Rolling Stones icon Ronnie Wood will be heading to Worthy Farm in Somerset to join him on stage. Speaking on The Peter Crouch podcast, when asked if he's in touch with The Stones or Sir Elton John, he responded: "Not really, but Woody and I do a lot just recently because we are going to do Glastonbury together." Fans, however, had been concerned ahead of Rod's performance after he was force to pull out of several of his Las Vegas shows due to ill health. Earlier this month, he told fans on social media: "I'm awfully sorry to have to cancel my show June 5th at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace. My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu. Thanks for your love and understanding. – Rod," as he signed off with a broken heart emoji.
