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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Yorkshire Vet's Peter Wright life from odd date with his now wife to career move
The Yorkshire Vet star Peter Wright has been on our screens for many years as a vet and apprentice of the legendary James Herriot, but what do you know about his life away from the cameras? Vet Peter Wright from Channel 5's popular programme The Yorkshire Vet, has been a familiar face for many years. As an experienced vet and the protégé of the iconic James Herriot, he's earned respect and recognition through the docu-series. Throughout the Channel 5 show, he collaborates with Julian Norton and the veterinary team to rescue animals and aid their recovery. Despite departing from Skeldale Veterinary Centre for fresh ventures, Peter continues to feature in the Channel 5 series. Born and raised in Thirkleby, North Yorkshire, Peter was always drawn towards caring for animals. He pursued veterinary science at Liverpool University, graduating in 1982, and joined a veterinary practice the subsequent year, reports Yorkshire Live. Reflecting on his affinity for animals, Peter once shared with The Yorkshire Post: "My grandad was a farm manager and I used to go to the farm with him and I would befriend some of the animals being reared particularly the cattle. I always had a big interest in them and enjoyed feeding them. Being around farms and farmers felt very natural to me." In 1996, the vet took his talents to Skeldale Veterinary Centre, joining forces with Alf White and Donald Sinclair, real-life muses for James Herriot's beloved characters James Herriot and Siegfried Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small. With the comeback of Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet, viewers will be intrigued about his interesting life off-screen, especially his romantic relationship with his wife Lin. Peculiar first date with wife Lin Peter and Lin had rather an unconventional first meeting. Lin disclosed: "We met at a joint work do, where my dentist's office mixed with the local vets on the same street. " Their initial connection was instant, though somewhat bizarrely, their maiden outing as a couple involved an abattoir. Lin elaborated: "There was a spark straight away but, oddly for our first date, he took me to an abattoir. "An old cow who couldn't be used for meat was being slaughtered. "Peter wanted to observe and work out what was wrong with the cow. I waited for him outside. It didn't get much better as it went on, really!" Speaking to The Mail Online, Lin reminisced about Peter's peculiar choice of transport, an "old Ford Escort that stank of animals," noting how he attempted to conceal the animal odour with aftershave. Family life Their whirlwind romance saw them move in together after merely six weeks, leading to the birth of their daughter Emily, tying the knot, and then welcoming their son Andrew into the world. This year marks a milestone of 38 years of marriage for the pair, a union nearly as enduring as Peter's illustrious veterinary career. Prior to retirement, Lin was a constant presence at Skeldale as a receptionist, diligently handling emergency calls. The family includes two adult children, 37-year-old criminologist Emily, and 38-year-old electrician Andrew, not forgetting their grandson Archie, aged 19. Career move Reflecting on a shift from his veterinarian path. Peter has bid farewell to Skeldale Veterinary Centre, marking what he describes as the "end of an era". After dedicating 40 years to working at Skeldale, starting out under Alf Wright, the author of All Creatures Great And Small, Peter decided it was time for a new chapter. In an interview with Express, Peter opened up about leaving Skeldale as the practice was taken over by Medivet. His journey from junior staff member to partner, and then senior partner, at the esteemed Yorkshire clinic allowed him to witness the company's evolution firsthand, but the change in ownership meant he could no longer pursue the work he cherished. He reminisced: "I was there from being the new boy and then I gradually became (a) partner," further revealing his promotion to senior partner and his near two-decade stint managing the practice, all of which left him with many fond memories. But Peter stressed the importance of his role as a mixed practitioner, stating: "But, at the same time, I am what is called a mixed practitioner. In other words, I deal with all creatures, all shapes and sizes." His dedication to treating a range of animals, from livestock to the tiniest pets, faced an unwelcome roadblock: "From cows and horses down to hamsters. "And to take the farm side away from me, you know, it had to stop because it wasn't economically viable anymore and I couldn't do that work anymore. But I had to continue what I loved and that is being a mixed practised vet." Now, he continues his passion for veterinary medicine with Grace Lane Vets in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, alongside making appearances on The Yorkshire Vet.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Full details of Robert Sugden's Emmerdale return as Ryan Hawley reprises role permanently
EMMERDALE dropped a bombshell tonight with the return of Robert Sugden. The scheming murderer - who is played by actor Advertisement 3 Robert is out of prison - for now - but his freedom isn't as straight forward Credit: ITV 3 He returned just in time to interrupt Aaron's wedding to his half brother John Credit: ITV 3 Robert will be back in prison by the end of the week Credit: ITV Now it can be revealed that Ryan will be back permanently - after his initial short stint ends. A source said: 'It will soon become clear that Robert's freedom isn't all that it seems and he will end up back behind bars for a little while. 'His full-time return will come later in the summer and it's set to be explosive. 'Bosses at the Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale Actor Ryan, who quit the show in 2019, had hoped to spread his wings acting-wise while away from the show. And despite landing roles in some major television shows, he had now admitted that it was a struggle at times. It even led him to move to Brazil with his wife Daisy Prestes de Oliveira and their children for a life away from the spotlight. 'I've got to do things like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Casualty and Silent Witness,' he told the Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive 'I wasn't as busy as I would have liked, but that meant I got to be around my kids a lot, so I was very lucky.' And it was a call from co-star Danny Miller that convinced him to make a full-time return. Robert Sugden dumps Aaron Dingle from prison in Ryan Hawley's final Emmerdale scenes He added: 'I have had a few calls over the past six years to see how I would feel about reprising the role, but it never felt quite right. 'Recently, while I was living in Brazil with my family, where we had been for the past year, Danny texted to see how I would feel. Advertisement 'We've always kept in touch, and after a lot of thought, I told him, 'Yeah, I am up for it. ' I then got a call swiftly from the producers, and it went from there.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Full details of Robert Sugden's Emmerdale return as Ryan Hawley reprises role permanently
EMMERDALE dropped a bombshell tonight with the return of Robert Sugden. The scheming murderer - who is played by actor Ryan Hawley in the ITV soap - made an entrance just in time to stop his ex-husband Aaron Dingle marrying Robert's murdering half brother John Sugden. 3 Robert is out of prison - for now - but his freedom isn't as straight forward Credit: ITV 3 He returned just in time to interrupt Aaron's wedding to his half brother John Credit: ITV 3 Robert will be back in prison by the end of the week Credit: ITV Now it can be revealed that Ryan will be back permanently - after his initial short stint ends. A source said: 'It will soon become clear that Robert's freedom isn't all that it seems and he will end up back behind bars for a little while. 'His full-time return will come later in the summer and it's set to be explosive. 'Bosses at the cash-strapped soap have pulled out all the stops to get him back so there's a lot of crossed fingers hoping it works.' Actor Ryan, who quit the show in 2019, had hoped to spread his wings acting-wise while away from the show. And despite landing roles in some major television shows, he had now admitted that it was a struggle at times. It even led him to move to Brazil with his wife Daisy Prestes de Oliveira and their children for a life away from the spotlight. 'I've got to do things like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Casualty and Silent Witness,' he told the Mirror. 'I wasn't as busy as I would have liked, but that meant I got to be around my kids a lot, so I was very lucky.' And it was a call from co-star Danny Miller that convinced him to make a full-time return. Robert Sugden dumps Aaron Dingle from prison in Ryan Hawley's final Emmerdale scenes He added: 'I have had a few calls over the past six years to see how I would feel about reprising the role, but it never felt quite right. 'Recently, while I was living in Brazil with my family, where we had been for the past year, Danny texted to see how I would feel. 'We've always kept in touch, and after a lot of thought, I told him, 'Yeah, I am up for it. ' I then got a call swiftly from the producers, and it went from there.'
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Emmerdale's Ryan Hawley reveals real reason he's returned to the soap after secretly moving abroad
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMMERDALE star Ryan Hawley has revealed the real reason for his soap return - after secretly moving abroad. The actor has reprised his popular role as Robert Sugden for the first time since 2019. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ryan Hawley has revealed why he has returned to Emmerdale Credit: ITV 4 Aaron was stunned by his ex-husband's sudden reappearance Credit: ITV 4 Robert was last seen on the soap in 2019 Credit: ITV His dramatic return to the soap came amid his ex Aaron about to get married. Speaking to press, Ryan has shared the real reason behind his big Emmerdale comeback. The actor said: "I have been able to do some cool stuff while I have been away. "I've got to do things like All Creatures Great and Small, Miss Scarlet, Casualty and Silent Witness. 'I wasn't as busy as I would have liked, but that meant I got to be around my kids a lot, so I was very lucky.' Meanwhile, he had also moved to Brazil with his wife and young children. Ryan added: 'It was great and such a nice life experience." The Sun exclusively revealed Ryan would be reprising his role as Robert for a brief stint. A source speaking at the time said: 'Ryan has a lot of respect for the show and its fans and he really wanted to give them a treat so he agreed to come back for a brief stint. 'It's going to be a huge surprise for fans especially the Robron fans who have missed Robert desperately since Ryan quit. Emmerdale fans work out explosive twist as John Sugden arrives in the village - and they aren't happy 'Nothing was seen as being too extreme to keep the secret with fake names on scripts, smuggling him in and out of the studios and keeping everything very tight.' Aaron Dingle's biggest storylines The character Aaron Dingle (formerly Livesy) made his Emmerdale debut all the way back in 2003. Current actor Danny Miller took on the role in 2008. Here are some of Aaron's biggest soap storylines over the years. McFarlane family: After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Chas' (Lucy Pargeter) family later learn he is a drug courier for the McFarlanes. After Aaron returns to the village in 2008, he is arrested by Ross Kirk (Samuel Anderson) for possession of drugs. His mother Chas' (Lucy Pargeter) family later learn he is a drug courier for the McFarlanes. Coming to terms with his homosexuality: Initially, Aaron questioned and struggled to come to terms with his homosexuality. He ultimately confided in friend and guardian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Initially, Aaron questioned and struggled to come to terms with his homosexuality. He ultimately confided in friend and guardian Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt). Romantic advance towards Adam Barton: At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends her brother Adam (Adam Thomas). Aaron tries to kiss Adam after they are involved in a run-off road collision. Embarrassed, he tells Adam that he misunderstood the situation. Aaron sleeps with Holly, however, Adam informs his family that he thinks Aaron is gay. Aaron denies it but Holly ends the relationship. At one point, Aaron begins dating Holly Barton (Sophie Powles) and befriends her brother Adam (Adam Thomas). Aaron tries to kiss Adam after they are involved in a run-off road collision. Embarrassed, he tells Adam that he misunderstood the situation. Aaron sleeps with Holly, however, Adam informs his family that he thinks Aaron is gay. Aaron denies it but Holly ends the relationship. Child sexual abuse: In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later - but took his own life while in prison. In 2015, it was revealed Aaron had been sexually abused by his father Gordon (Gary Mavers) when he was from the age of 8 before Gordon kicked him out. Ultimately, Gordon was imprisoned years later - but took his own life while in prison. Relationship with Jackson Walsh: Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide. Aaron and Jackson Walsh (Marc Silcock) started dating after a tumultuous start to knowing each other. Their story ultimately ended in heartbreak, as Jackson died by assisted suicide. Suicide attempt: A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life. A harrowing storyline from 2010 saw a then-teenage Aaron attempt to take his own life. Relationship with Robert Sugden: Aaron and long-standing character Robert Sugden were romantically linked following the latter's return in 2014. Nicknamed "Robron", the pair married in 2018, however, Robert exited the soap in 2019. The star - who played scheming Robert between 2014 and 2019 in the ITV soap - agreed to return as a one-off treat for fans as ex-husband Aaron Dingle prepares to marry Robert's killer brother John Sugden. ITV pulled the episode from its streaming service ITVX ahead of its usual 7am broadcast in an effort to maintain the surprise for fans. Which Sugden brother will Aaron choose to be with? Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- General
- South Wales Argus
Collie has been waiting for a home for nearly a year
Tony, 8, arrived at the All Creatures Great and Small kennels in Torfaen on June 29 last year, and has been in the care of the Dogs Trust ever since. Tony's handlers say he is a bright dog with 'remarkable training potential' and thrives on learning new things. Tony's favourite treat is cheese, which he gets as a reward during training. Tony was brought to the Dogs Trust with Scooby, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier-Labrador mix, when their owners moved overseas and couldn't take them along. Scooby found a new home shortly after arriving. Tony loves playing with cuddly toys, fetch, and tug-of-war. He also has a quirky love for water, often heading straight for the pools in the fields. After he's done playing, the pool is often empty because of his energetic digging. He needs a special water bowl because he tends to empty it quickly. Tony is still looking for his forever home and needs a stable environment with a consistent routine. He can't live with young children or cats, but he might be okay living with another dog of similar size and temperament. (Image: All Creatures Great and Small) Tony is good on the lead but is still undergoing training for his 'traffic reactivity'. This means he can sometimes be wary of traffic and might bark and lunge at vehicles. Potential adopters will need to work closely with the Dogs Trust to continue his training. Tony is making good progress, and it's important to keep this up. The Dogs Trust says Tony is a special dog who needs a loving home as soon as possible. If you think you could give Tony the home he deserves, Dogs Trust is asking you to get in touch.
