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Edinburgh Reporter
19 hours ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Edinburgh businesswoman Sophie stars in major Coca-Cola campaign
An Oxgangs shopkeeper has been chosen as one of the stars of a major new campaign by Coca-Cola, highlighting the role that corner shops – and the real people behind the counter – play in their communities. Sophie Williams, who runs Premier Broadway on Oxgangs Broadway with her parents, is one of six business owners from across the country that will feature in the campaign, including a new portrait and docu-series shot by multi-award-winning director Ross Bolidai and National Portrait Gallery photographer Serena Brown. The short film reveals Sophie's multigenerational story of family, community, and resilience. Sophie's parents – Dennis and Linda – built their shop through decades of change, serving their neighbours with trust and consistency for 41 years. Now, Sophie – a former theatre professional – is stepping into the spotlight, bringing new energy, social media flair, and fresh ideas to a business that raised her. As well as being the subject of her own micro-documentary, Sophie's face will be proudly on display on Out of Home advertisement spots across Edinburgh, signifying the importance of corner shops and their owners to their local communities, as Coca-Cola celebrates 125 years of its products being sold in Great Britain, hand-in-hand with local retailers. It comes as corner shops play an increasingly important role in daily life with just more than a third (34%) of people in the UK saying their corner shop is an essential resource in their everyday life, according to research by Coca-Cola. Almost a quarter said they depend on corner shops more than any other retailer, and despite only recently being recognised as 'key workers', corner shop owners have been embedded at the heart of British communities for over a century. Sophie's Story Founded by Dennis and his parents in 1983, the Williams' corner shop has been at the heart of their Edinburgh community. Having originally met at the cash and carry Dennis and Linda built something far more meaningful than just a business, testament to the relentless dedication to the people of Edinburgh. Now their daughter Sophie, an experienced theatrical performer, is bringing fresh energy to the store – from viral TikTok videos to online delivery apps for a new generation of customers. Although the Williams' business has grown over its 41 years – what hasn't changed is their passion, customer service, and unrelenting work ethic. With Sophie at the helm, she is driven to continue the family legacy – and to show how heritage and innovation can thrive side by side. Sophie's role as a Coca-Cola Boss Sophie and her family have been immortalised by talented Gen Z photographer Serena Brown, known for her work on bringing the stories of real people to the front of her camera lens. Brown produced a gallery of photos celebrating the commitment, heritage, know-how and personalities behind Britain's corner shop counters. Meanwhile, director Ross Bolidai produced the moving mini-documentaries pulling the curtain back on the people we see every day, but perhaps don't know much about. Sophie said: 'For 41 years, Premier Broadway has been more than a store; it's been a cornerstone of our family and community. Our passion goes beyond transaction, embodying a belief that the shop does not just belong to us – but to everyone it serves. 'As we join Coca-Cola's latest campaign, we are reminded of the dedication my parents have shown since 1983, and the legacy we continue to build in Edinburgh. Their expertise, combined with my fresh perspective, social media presence, and innovative ideas, ensures our commitment to keeping the store vibrant for future generations to enjoy.' Dusan Stojankic, Vice President and General Manager of Great Britain & Ireland at Coca-Cola said: 'We're proud to be celebrating 125 years since Coca-Cola was first served in Great Britain, and with 97% of our products sold here manufactured and bottled here, we're invested in local communities. 'The Bosses' series is an ode to that, celebrating the businessmen and women ushering in a new era for the vastly underestimated corner shop. We'll continue to champion and mentor community retailers far into the future, and hope they continue to find a sense of camaraderie through our network.' With a legacy of 125 years in Great Britain, The Coca-Cola Company is giving with each boss from the series a five-figure donation for their nominated charitable cause Like this: Like Related
The Review Geek
06-08-2025
- The Review Geek
Has Smoke been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Renewed Or Cancelled? Smoke is the latest crime thriller on Apple, executively produced by Dennis Lehane, who has produced some excellent projects in the past, including Shutter Island and fellow Apple TV+ project, Black Bird. So after watching this one in its entirety, you may be wondering if this has been renewed or cancelled. Here's what we know: What is Smoke about? Smoke is a gritty crime drama set in the rain-soaked forests of the Pacific Northwest. Taron Egerton plays Dave Gudsen, an arson investigator with a haunted past and a flair for storytelling. He's working on a novel, but it's the fires that won't leave him alone. Alongside him though is Michelle Calderone (Jurnee Smollett) who plays a sharp, no-nonsense detective and ex-Marine who doesn't tolerate ego or excuses. Together, they're pulled into a string of escalating fires that point to not just one—but two serial arsonists. As the pair dig deeper, personal baggage starts to surface. We have ongoing coverage of Smoke on the site including recaps of every episode. You can find those HERE! Has Smoke been renewed for season 2? At the time of writing, Smoke has not been renewed for season 2. Generally Apple would gauge numerous metrics before renewing a show, including how many people initially watch it and then looking at the drop-off rate. With some shows, cancellations or renewals happen quickly. Other times, it can take months before a decision over a show's future is made. So far, Smoke has had a really good reaction from critics and audiences alike, with many commenting (including ourselves) that the plot and humour both work really well together. Given the way this show is set up, we're predicting that this will be renewed for a second season. The series does have plenty of potential and we also know Lehane has been pretty vocal about his plans for a three-season arc to this one. Lehane's interview with The Direct (which you can find here) is well worth a read too as it details a lot of the thought processes that are going into this three-season plan. The ending to season 1 certainly leaves things wide open for a follow-up too, which looks set to follow a more conventional cat and mouse format. However, we could be completely wrong, given Apple don't always renew every show, so take our prediction with a pinch of salt! What we know about season 2 so far: Barely anything is known about season 2 at this point as Apple haven't officially renewed this one. It does feel like it's only a matter of time before it is though, but we'll have to wait and see for the time being. Should it be renewed, we have some big questions. What will happen to Michelle's investigation? What will the fate of the arson investigation team be? Will we see a return of the same characters as before? It seems very likely that this will be renewed, and if it is, we'd expect it to be green-lit with another 9 episode order, and bring back a lot of the old cast too. Do you want to see Smoke return for a second season? What did you think of the show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
BBC News
26-07-2025
- BBC News
Felixstowe beach carnival to celebrate Nigerian community
A beach carnival will bring together hundreds of people to celebrate their Nigerian Nigerians in Ipswich Community group will host its second annual carnival at Felixstowe beach on Saturday from 10:00 BST to 18: year's event drew 300 attendees, with more expected this Akingbesote set up the community group in November 2023, and said it allowed Nigerians to integrate and come together to celebrate their heritage. "We put it upon ourselves to create a platform where we can integrate ourselves. As a people we can come together as a community with common understanding and create a platform where people can get settled," he added."We've been through the struggle of trying to migrate and, plus, if you get to a new environment and get to know people from where you are, [they] can help you settle you in the community." Nigerians in Ipswich Community has a WhatsApp group with over 890 members where they can seek help and support from others in Ipswich."It's been a blessing," Mr Akingbesote said."We always want to come together, see people, talk to people, speak your language with them."We are here to help everyone settle, we here to contribute positively to the Suffolk county as a host community for Nigerians."We keep raising the bar and we keep representing." Mr Akingbesote said the beach carnival was a family-friendly event and open to everyone."We're going to do a lot of games - tug of war, egg race, sack race, dance competitions, food eating competitions, drink competitions - a lot of stuff that day."For people who like to play chess or play scrabble, we will have table games."We will have couples dance competitions to make it fun, and as well we've got music and our DJ live there."There will also be an after party held from 22:00 BST to 03:00 at Murrayside Community Centre in Nacton Road, Ipswich. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
