
TV tonight: it's time to meet your new favourite detective!
9pm, BBC FourThis knotty Welsh crime drama opens with a nurse heading for a romantic weekend in Paris. She is later found dead in the woods, with a heart-knot carved into a nearby tree. Enter your new favourite no-nonsense detective: Ffion Lloyd (Elen Rhys). The hotshot is called back from Cardiff to team up with ex-partner (and lover!) DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington), and the pair wonder if, based on a previous murder they solved, there is a copycat killer on the loose. Hollie Richardson
5.45pm, BBC One
Quarter-finalists, unleash hell! A shockwave floods the arena as a gladiator suffers their first ever Hang Tough defeat. Meanwhile, a new gladiator owns the Duel podium – and series history is made with the fastest female Eliminator yet. Ali Catterall
7.20pm, Channel 4
It's lambing season in the Yorkshire Dales. But Amanda Owen and the family already have their hands full, with drainage issues outside the barn they're renovating. There's some good news ahead, though: news from planners promises big renovation dreams (which also means even more work). HR
8.15pm, ITV1
Pop bombshell Sabrina Carpenter will dazzle the stage at this year's Brits, where she's up for international artist and song of the year. The Last Dinner Party and Teddy Swims will also perform live, with Jack Whitehall returning to host for the fifth time. But all eyes will be on chief Brat Charli XCX, who has five nominations. HR
8.30pm, Channel 5
Portillo's new six-part travel series around Portugal starts in its second biggest city, beautiful Porto. In the Bolhão neighbourhood, he eats with local 'tripeiros' – tripe eaters, that is – before crossing the Douro River to visit a port lodge. He also learns about Porto's industrial revolution and discovers illegally built houses. HR
9.20pm, BBC One
Episode two of the Peaky Blinders-ish drama about female hustlers in post-first world war Soho. Having crossed the Salucci family, Billie (Umi Myers) fears reprisals from the 'criminally insane' gangsters. Elsewhere, rookie copper Violet (Eliza Scanlen) puts on an impressive performance as she goes undercover. Hannah J Davies
MaXXXine (Ti West, 2024), 9.45pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
There's more than a touch of Brian De Palma to this gloriously febrile mix of sex and stardom, religion and death. The third (and last?) in Ti West's X series of retro gorefests, this sequel again features the unstoppable Mia Goth as preacher's daughter turned porn star Maxine Minx. Trying to put the bloodbath of the first film behind her, Maxine is determined to go 'legit' with a role in hot director Elizabeth Bender's (Elizabeth Debecki) new horror flick. But a serial killer who knows about her past is on the loose in Hollywood … SW
Champions Trophy Cricket: South Africa v England, 8.30am, Sky Sports Main Event The Group B match in Karachi.FA Cup Football: Crystal Palace v Millwall, noon, BBC One The fifth-round match from Selhurst Park. Preston v Burnley is on the iPlayer and Red Button. Man City v Plymouth is on ITV4 at 5pm.UK Open Darts, 12.45pm, ITV4 Day two from Butlin's Minehead.
Super League Rugby: Wakefield v St Helens, 2.25pm, BBC Two
Followed by Wigan v Warrington on Sky Sports Main Event at 8.30pm.
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- Wales Online
I spent a night at the luxury hotel where Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds stay on Wrexham visits
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 The minute you drive through the entrance to Carden Park Hotel and Spa you know you're arriving somewhere special. Set in acres of lush grounds, as you wind along the tree-lined driveway with a beautfully manicured golfing green beside you, as well as water features and wildlife (we spotted a swan and her babies), any cares will be relinquished long before you reach the building itself. In fact it's so special that it's a favourite destination for Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively when they visit the football team he co-owns, Wrexham FC - and they can often be seen entertaining their famous friends there too. And why wouldn't they? Carden Park is about nine miles from Wrexham and has 197 stunning bedrooms (currently undergoing a major makeover) including four luxury suites, a newly-refurbished leisure club, two championship golf courses and award-winning restaurants including The Vines which offers a fine-dining tasting menu. There's also a vineyard and a new £10m spa with one of the largest spa gardens in the UK, which wouldn't look out of place in the Maldives or on a Caribbean island. (Image: James Devaney, GC Imagesvia Getty Images) READ MORE:I tried a tiny restaurant overlooking a Welsh beach and discovered the best Asian fusion food for miles After a quick and seemless check-in we took the lift to our room. During our stay the ongoing refurbishment was evident in the upper corridor as one half was light and airy with plush new carpet and contemporary pale wooden doors while the other half was a little dated. Our refurbished room overlooking the sculpture garden at the front was elegant but homely in shades of blue with floor to ceiling curtains and an ensuite featuring a huge walk-in shower. (Image: Carden Park) It's always the little touches that count and as well as the complimentary teas and coffees and luxury toiletries, a little plate had been left on the side with a selection of homemade chocolates and a welcome message. (Image: Karen Price) We decided to explore and our first port of call was Morgan's Bar where you can enjoy a drink and watch sport on the large TVs. There's also a terrance overlooking the front lawn so we took our drinks outside to people watch before having a walk through the grounds, taking in the sculpture garden featuring a diverse collection of artwork from leading sculptors and the vineyard which produces up to 10,000 bottles of Carden Park Estate Reserve sparkling wine each year from the two grape varieties grown. (Image: Karen Price) Back inside we had a quick change before heading to The Vines where we had a reservation. Before their meal, guests can relax in Goldie's cocktail bar opposite the restaurant with a drink and some snacks as they look through the menu. The surroundings are glamorous but not stuffy with comfy chairs and sofas, a beautiful golden ornate ceiling, low lighting, potted plants and large windows opening up onto a terrace. A pianist was playing background music in the corner adding to the chilled vibe. (Image: Carden Park) After about 30 minutes of relaxing, we were called into The Vines, which had a similar atmosphere to Goldie's, and we were shown into a corner seat where we would be enjoying the tasting menu (you can go for meat, fish or vegetarian options), which costs £105pp and you can add a wine flight for £90pp. The Vines, which has three AA Rosettes and is available as a private dining venue, is led by Executive Chef Graham Tinsley and Head Chef Harri Williams and also offers an a la carte menu. (Image: Carden Park) After being offered a choice of bread (olive sourdough for me) it was straight onto the first dish, Confit Carrot which had a lovely little kick thanks to its Asian dressing while the miso cracker added a crunch. The second course was Chicken Raviolo with Morrel mushrooms, pea salsa, chervil and wild garlic sauce, which was probably my favourite savoury course. The salsa was smooth and silky while the mushrooms gave the dish texture. Next up was a Crab Tartlet which also featured Japanese seaweed Nori, cucumber, Carden gin, smoked crab emulsion, apple and marigold. As well as being as pretty as a picture, it was really light and refreshing. (Image: Karen Price) Fourth to arrive was Welsh Hogget served rare with with asparagus, baby gem, black garlic puree, hogget belly bacon, crispy sweetbreads, sheep's yoghurt and a light jus. My partner isn't a fan of lamb but he was able to swap for Roasted Monkfish from the fish menu - which he says was his favourite dish of all. Served with seared scallop, togarashi cauliflower and spring onion, the fish was succulent and covered in a delicious creamy sauce. (Image: Karen Price) Why have one dessert when you can have two and that's what you got here. The first offering was Raspberry and Amalfi Lemon which was a lemon iced parfait with raspberry curd, lemon Madeline and raspberry sorbet and every bit as light and refreshing as it sounds. But my favourite was the Dark Chocolate Mousse which had a beetroot sponge, mascarpone, cocoa nib crumb and beetroot sorbet. Yes you read that right - who would have thought the humble earthy vegetable could be the basis of one of the best puddings I've tasted. The combination with the rich dark chocolate was simply delightful. There is also the option of a cheese board for a £5 supplement or as an additional course for £17 featuring a selection of cheeses, grapes and celery with jam. To finish off, you can enjoy a coffee with a selection of petit fours just like the ones that were left in our room, which we just about managed after all those lovely courses. While we dined like kings - or Hollywood royalty - the next morning we were up early ready to sample the hotel's breakfast, which features full English and continental choices, and after a little breather we headed to the spa. (Image: Carden Park) Housed in a new building a stone's throw from the main hotel, the spa (strictly for over 18s) is quite literally out of this world. From elaborate interiors to a breathtaking garden that features hot tubs, a pool, relaxation pods and a sauna with floor to ceiling windows looking across the Cheshire countryside, this is chilling at its best. There's also a variety of treatments on offer, from facials to foot and scalp rituals and manicures. I chose the Rejuvenating Ritual (£109 for 50 minutes) which combined a back, neck and shoulder massage with a facial. Bliss. Before heading home we enjoyed lunch in the spa restaurant overlooking the gardens which offers a selction of healthy options including all day brunches, sandwiches and wraps, salads and lighter bites. All of the facilities at Carden Park - from the bedrooms to the restaurants and spa - are exceptional and the staff are super friendly and helpful. Leaving the resort after our 24-hour stay we felt relaxed, pampered - and definitely like Hollywood royalty.


Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
50p with unusual error making it worth 80 times its face value
An expert explained how to spot the specific error that makes it so valuable Brits have been told to look out for a 50p coin that could be worth more than 80 times its face value. This coin, from 2017, has sold in the past for as much as £40. But why is it so valuable? It's all to do with a specific error that could be hard to spot. In a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, an expert called the Coin Collecting Wizard told his followers about the Benjamin Bunny 50 pence piece. The coin was part of a set of four released in 2017 to honour Beatrix Potter's legacy, which also includes Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, and Jeremy Fisher. But the Benjamin Bunny coin stands out due to a minting mishap. This error results in Queen Elizabeth II appearing to face the wrong direction. The coin expert said: "Did you know if your Benjamin Bunny 50p has a rotation error, then it's worth a lot more than 50 pence? "So you know what to look for, this 50p error coin is rare all because a part of the design is facing the wrong way." He explained: "The error that's left the Queen's head in a different direction, on the obverse, to the design of Benjamin Bunny on the reverse will have happened in the minting process. "When you flip it round, the Queen should be facing up the same way as Benjamin Bunny. If the Queen is facing any other way, then you have found a very rare rotation error worth money." This coin is still in circulation so it could be hiding in your change. "Error coins are still legal tender, so long as the original coin is still in circulation too," he continued. "That means you could easily come across one in your change. Oftentimes, error coins will sell for a lot more than their face value. "So this is definitely something you need to be looking for as it can be easily missed. So next time you come across the Benjamin Bunny 50p, flip that rabbit over and check the Queen. Good luck." Last year, The Sun highlighted a case where one of these coins fetched £40 - a whopping 80 times its face value of 50p. And in 2021, another coin from the same batch was reportedly snapped up for an eye-watering £255 on eBay. At the time of reporting, a graded edition of this coin was listed on eBay for £312.72.


Daily Mirror
2 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Must-see TV this week: Love Island returns, Lee Mack and Sally Bretton reunited
Another summer of love begins, with Maya Jama reprising the helm of Love Island on ITV2 this week. Over on the BBC, however, another fan-favourite show is set for its own comeback. From gripping dramas and explosive rows to enlightening and thought-provoking shows, this week of TV is sure to pander to everyone. Presenter Maya Jama is returning to screens this Monday, June 9, as she reprises hosting duties on ITV2 's Love Island. Expect bombshells and surprises pairings ahead. Meanwhile, the BBC is treating viewers to another round of The Gold, with Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Spencer, and Not Going Out, starring Sally Bretton and Lee Mack. But on Channel 4, Jamie Oliver advocates for more inclusive schools to help neurodivergent children. Streaming platforms also have plenty of choices this week, including Sir David Attenborough 's love letter to the sea and Netflix 's deep dive in Astroworld - the festival that spiralled out of control in 2021, triggering backlash against rap star Travis Scott. The Gold Sunday 8th, BBC1 Hugh Bonneville and Charlotte Spencer team up as DCS Brian Boyce and DI Nicki Jennings for The Gold's second season as their characters deal with the aftermath of the Brink's-Mat robbery, in which £26 million worth of gold bullion, diamonds and cash were stolen from a warehouse. Though some of the thieves were convicted, Brian and Nicki realise the criminals only had half of the stolen goods. The discovery triggers a high-stakes journey into organised crime and international money laundering as the police embark on a string of desperate manhunts to finally close the longest and most expensive investigation in the history of the Metropolitan Police. Our Yorkshire Shop: A Victorian Restoration Sunday, C4 This series takes viewers to the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in the picturesque village of Masham - where a determined group of locals take on the ambitious challenge of restoring their village shop to its former Victorian glory. With no previous experience in building restoration, villagers roll up their sleeves and learn on the job - from line plastering to fending off animal infestations. Motivated by 94-year-old Elsie, their emotional anchor, the group are guided both in spirit and style, delivering a heartwarming celebration of local heritage. Ocean with David Attenborough Sunday, Disney + At the age of 99, Sir David Attenborough presents Ocean, a powerful documentary highlighting the critical state of the world 's oceans. Through stunning visuals and groundbreaking underwater footage, this film exposes destructive practices like bottom trawling and emphasises the urgent need for marine conservation. Released ahead of the UN Ocean Conference, Ocean serves as a wake-up call and David's most personal message yet. And it's already become the highest-grossing film in the UK and Irish box-office, earning £570,000 on its opening weekend in cinemas. Jamie's Dyslexia Revolution Monday, C4 Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver shares his personal journey with dyslexia in this compelling documentary as he takes a stand for neurodivergent children. Highlighting the challenges faced by thousands of children with dyslexia in the UK, Jamie fiercely advocates for a more inclusive and supportive education system. Through interviews with experts, educators, families and even familiar celebrity faces, the film sheds light on systemic issues affecting dyslexic children and calls for meaningful change to help them thrive academically and beyond. Beth Monday, C4 Written and directed by photographer and budding filmmaker Uzo Oleh, this tense three-part science-fiction thriller is Channel 4 's first-ever digital original drama. Nicholas Pinnock and Abbey Lee star as Joe and Molly - a couple whose lives are upended when their newborn daughter, Imogen, bears no resemblance to her father. What begins as a domestic drama spirals into paranoia, identity crises and eerie revelations as Joe's world starts to unravel. Through their story, this hard-hitting show explores mistrust, modern parenthood and the fear that something has gone horribly wrong. Love Island Monday, ITV Maya Jama returns to host the twelfth season of the iconic ITV2 dating show, promising more drama, more bombshells, plenty of break-ups and even more make-ups in celebration of its tenth anniversary on screens. Set at the iconic sun-soaked Mallorca villa, a fresh batch of singletons embark on a quest for love and a jaw-dropping £50k cash prize. Expect twists, turns, unexpected pairings and shock dumpings, cryptic Love Island lingo and more Casa Amor turmoil. Which couple will tackle the journey hand-in-hand? And who will call it quits? Shardlake Monday, ITV C.J. Samsom's Tudor mystery novels come alive in this gripping four-part series. Arthur Hughes (The Innocents, The Archers) stars as brilliant barrister Matthew Shardlake, dispatched by Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) to investigate a murder at a remote monastery. As secrets unravel, Matthew and his companion Jack Barak (Anthony Boyle) navigate an intricate web of lies and political intrigue - but can Matthew really trust his companion? With atmospheric settings and compelling performances, this period drama offers a fresh take on historical crime storytelling. The Yorkshire Vet: At Home With the Greens Tuesday, Channel 5 Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright offers a heartwarming new glimpse into the lives of fan favourites Steve and Jean Green, known as Britain's longest-standing farmers. This spin-off series invites viewers beyond the surgery and into the farm, where the couple balance rural life with their passion for animals. Expect tender moments, behind-the-scenes insights and the same down-to-earth charm that made the original series a staple for animal lovers across the UK. Trainwreck: The Astroworld tragedy Tuesday, Netflix This harrowing documentary revisits the 2021 Astroworld Festival disaster, where a crowd surge led to ten deaths and numerous injuries during a Texas-based festival launched by US rap star Travis Scott. Through exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, the film examines the events leading up to the tragedy and its aftermath. It delves into questions of accountability, safety protocols and the impact on the victims' families, providing a sobering look at one of the most devastating concert incidents in recent history. Speed Cameras: Out to Get Us? Wednesday, C5 This investigative documentary explores the proliferation of speed cameras across the UK. Traveling from Nottinghamshire to Wales, it examines whether these devices are genuine safety tools or revenue-generating machines. Featuring insights from traffic officers, drivers and the pioneer who introduced speed cameras to Britain's roads in 1990, the programme questions their effectiveness and future. It's a wild ride through Britain - but with less potholes. Flight 149: Hostage of War Wednesday, Sky Documentaries & NOW This gripping documentary uncovers the shocking truth behind British Airways Flight 149, which landed in Kuwait mere hours before Iraq 's 1990 invasion. What really happened to the passengers and crew held hostage by Saddam Hussein 's forces? With first-hand testimonies, classified documents and a decades-long silence finally broken, this film lays bare a chilling and unflinching tale of government secrets, human endurance and political betrayal. It's a must-watch for fans of true stories where the stakes are life and death - and the answers still sting. DNA Journey with Ancestry Thursday, ITV The hit ITV series, DNA Journey returns for a gripping fifth season. This time round, new celebrity duos set off on an emotional journey across history, uncovering jaw-dropping family secrets and unexpected connections. Jo Brand and Julian Clary, Fay Ripley and Hermione Norris and Sam Thompson and Marvin Humes are taking on the challenge. With laughter, tears and twists in every episode, DNA Journey continues to prove that our past holds the key to who we really are. Olivia Attwood: The Price of Perfection Thursday, ITV2 In this immersive documentary series, Love Island alum Olivia Attwood investigates the lengths individuals go to achieve physical perfection in today's image-obsessed society. Drawing from her own experiences with cosmetic procedures, Olivia explores the booming beauty industry, meeting people who have undergone extreme transformations and embedding herself with patients and practitioners to try some of them out herself - including salmon sperm injections. The series delves into the true psychological and physical costs of chasing perfection, offering a candid look at the intense pressures stemming from modern beauty standards. Not Going Out Friday, BBC1 Lee Mack's long-running sitcom returns for its 14th series, continuing to deliver laughs with witty dialogue and relatable scenarios. The show follows the misadventures of Lee and his wife Lucy (Sally Bretton) as they navigate the challenges of family life. With a time jump moving the story six years ahead, the couple adjust to a new home in the countryside while their children are away at university. The series remains a staple of British comedy, combining sharp humour with heartwarming moments.