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4 hours ago
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'We must be doing something right': Carlisle chippy 'proud' to be in final
WE'RE highlighting the shortlisted chip shops in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues. Morton Fryer has been nominated by News & Star readers as one of ten finalists in its 'Best Chippy 2025' award. The family-run shop has been a staple in Stonegarth for 15 years and it is owned by Serkan Topuz who has been in the chippy industry for over two decades. This is the shop's fifth year running making the top ten list and Serkan said he feels proud to be nominated once again. He said: 'It's great to be nominated for the fifth year – we must be doing something right! I feel so proud. 'I think there's three reasons for our nomination. We pride ourselves on the quality of our food, our good service, and our hygiene, and we are a very clean shop.' Being in the industry for over half of his life, Serkan told the News & Star his favourite thing about it is the people. Their famous fish and chips. (Image: Supplied)READ MORE: Village shop 'over the moon' to be named finalist in 'Best Chippy' competition 'My favourite part about working in the fish and chips industry is definitely serving the public. 'Seeing our regulars every day is a great feeling, for us it's not like serving customers, it's like serving someone we know. We take good care of them. I think we're in a good location in the local area too, so we get involved in the community.' Fish and chips are the top seller at the Morton Fryer, with the busiest months running from March through to New Year. Although rising prices of ingredients are a growing challenge, Serkan remains committed to maintaining the team's high quality takeaway food. He added: 'Thank you to all our customers for the nomination, our regulars and new ones. I've been working in Carlisle for 15 years now and I'm proud to serve you all.' News & Star readers will now be able to vote for their favourite finalist by picking up a copy of the daily newspaper between Monday, June 2, and Sunday, June 14. Morton Fryer is open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am until 1:30pm and then 3pm until 9pm.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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Ten finalists in News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' award revealed
THE ten finalists in the News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' award have been revealed. These finalists have been chosen by News & Star readers after a week of online nominations, which started on Monday, May 19, and concluded on Saturday, May 30. The ten finalists who will all be in the running to be crowned News & Star 'Best Chippy Bar 2025' are: Caddy's Fish and Chips, Newtown Road, Carlisle Central Chippy, Central Avenue, Carlisle CJ's Chip Shop, High Street, Wigton Cross Quays Chip Shop, King Street, Maryport Dante's Fish and Chips, Shady Grove Road, Carlisle Fontanas, London Road, Carlisle Morton Fryer, Stonegarth, Carlisle Paolo's Fish and Chips, Denton Street, Carlisle Superfish, Workington, Carlisle The Dalston Fryer, Dalston, Carlisle News & Star readers will now be able to vote for their favourite finalist by picking up a copy of the daily newspaper between Monday, June 2, and Sunday, June 14. In addition, we will be highlighting the shortlisted chip shop in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues. After this final voting stage has concluded, the winner will be crowned as the News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' during the week commencing Monday, June 23.
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19-05-2025
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We're looking for the best chippy in County Durham and we need your help
One of The Northern Echo's most popular reader competitions of last year is returning for 2025. The Northern Echo's Best Chippy award launches again today and we're looking for help from our readers to find out who takes the crown in Darlington and County Durham. Last year, we were inundated with voting slips from across the region as fans were desperate to share their love for their favourite takeaway treat. Highly popular Cockerton Fisheries, on Woodland Road, clinched the title in 2024, with owner Sam Todd saying she was 'delighted' at the news. The chippy, which has been in Sam's family for more than 30 years, is a staple in Cockerton Village with the restaurant often going 'above and beyond' for their customers. "It's all down to hard work and looking after our customers. And the staff are amazing. We go out of our way for our customers. "We have lots of regulars and have a delivery service for elderly people. Since Covid, I have carried on with that. On a Saturday, I have 20 to 30 people that I deliver to and take the food into their house - they just love it. "It's all about looking after and doing that extra for our customers - as well as having the best fish and chips." Nominations open today (May 19), with readers encouraged to vote for their favourite online. Once nominations close, votes will be counted, and a shortlist of the top ten will be released. We'll then release features on each of the nominees, alongside voting slips where you can vote for your favourite. Once the votes have been totted up, we'll reveal the winner and a special feature will be published online and in print. You can submit your nominations here, or find the QR code in the paper. Nominations close Sunday, May 25.
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19-05-2025
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The hunt is on to find Bradford district's 'Best Chippy 2025'
THE Telegraph & Argus has launched a competition which will crown the Bradford area's 'Best Chippy 2025'. You can help decide who should take the coveted title. Telegraph & Argus readers can now nominate their favourite fish and chip shop in the district via an online voting platform. Nominations open today, Monday, May 19, and will close on Sunday, May 25. To make your nomination, click here. Visit The top 10, as nominated by readers, will be announced shortly after, and voting slips will run in print from June 2 until June 14. Nominate the fish and chip shop you think is the best (Image: Newsquest) Speaking as the online nominations for the Telegraph & Argus 'Best Chippy 2025' opened, Nigel Burton, Telegraph & Argus editor said: 'In the Bradford district, there's no doubt that we love our chippies. "Whether it's traditional fish and chips, battered sausage, pies or a chip butty, the Bradford district's chippies are always popular." Mr Burton added: "That's why we are delighted to launch the search for the Best Chippy so we can recognise and celebrate the fabulous friers in our communities. So what are you waiting for? Get voting now!' There's nothing quite like the smell of a fish being cooked to bring a Bradford street to life - and for many, it's something you look forward to - with Friday lunchtimes being a particular tradition here in Yorkshire. While inner city Bradford has a number of fine examples, there are plenty of strong contenders in outlying communities too. Indeed you'd do well to find a Bradford suburb that doesn't have easy access to a chippy. We'll be bringing you updates on the chippies nominated in our competition – so keep an eye out and see if your favourite is featured. It couldn't be simpler to nominate your favourite - just follow the link above and put forward your favourite fish and chip shop.
