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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Georgia Toffolo's millionaire husband James Watt denies she's pregnant after ‘bump pic' left fans confused
GEORGIA Toffolo's husband has hit back at fan speculation suggesting that his wife is pregnant. The reality TV star, 30, left some of her followers confused when she appeared to be sporting a 'baby bump' in a new selection of photos from her loved-up getaway with millionaire hubby, James Watt. 5 Georgia Toffolo's husband has hit back after speculation the star was pregnant Credit: Instagram 5 Her announcement of 'major news' and an apparent bump pic caused speculation Credit: Instagram 5 Her husband James has shot down the thoughts Credit: Instagram In the midst of their trip, the former I'm A Celebrity champion confirmed that she had "major news " to share and soon some fans began to speculate that a pregnancy announcement was afoot. In one of her photos, Georgia could be seen salmon fishing in a lake and was wrapped up tightly under some waterproof dungarees in order to keep herself warm in the cold country. But these layers appeared to give Georgia a 'baby bump' which left her followers convinced her major news was baby related. Read More on Toff Commenting underneath the snaps, one curious fan asked the star: "Are you pregnant?" The Made in Chelsea star's husband was quick to step in and respond to shut down any speculation of a pregnancy. He replied back to the fan: "I don't think she is." It turned out that Georgia's news was actually related to her catching her first Atlantic salmon after failing to do so in three countries previously. Most read in Reality The couple were joined by their two black Labradors for their low-key holiday. Georgia married the millionaire Brewdog founder in Scotland earlier this year. Georgia Toffolo strikes glamorous looks as she visits Cheltenham races The ceremony took place in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire. Scots beer tycoon James, 42, revealed some details of their wedding day, including that they got married in the same church that his grandparents tied the knot in. He also said their ring bearer was their pet spaniel. Similar to their current trip, the couple headed aboard a fishing boat shortly after the ceremony. The pair posted pics of onboard a fishing boat, with Georgia donning a cosy strapless wedding dress. The off-shoulder fur dress was ideal for embracing the northeast weather . While James harked back to his fisherman roots, as he donned a wool sailor's jumper and a pair of blue WADERS! James and Georgia posed for the snaps onboard a fishing boat and even held lobsters in some snaps. In other pics James scooped his new bride into his arms, hugging her and clutching her side as she sat on the railings. 5 The reality TV star is currently in Iceland Credit: Instagram 5 She caught her first salmon on the getaway Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Georgia Toffolo's millionaire husband James Watt denies she's pregnant after ‘bump pic' left fans confused
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GEORGIA Toffolo's husband has hit back at fan speculation suggesting that his wife is pregnant. The reality TV star, 30, left some of her followers confused when she appeared to be sporting a 'baby bump' in a new selection of photos from her loved-up getaway with millionaire hubby, James Watt. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Georgia Toffolo's husband has hit back after speculation the star was pregnant Credit: Instagram 5 Her announcement of 'major news' and an apparent bump pic caused speculation Credit: Instagram 5 Her husband James has shot down the thoughts Credit: Instagram Georgia and her beau headed off on a luxury trip to Iceland and have been showing off their various escapades online. In the midst of their trip, the former I'm A Celebrity champion confirmed that she had "major news" to share and soon some fans began to speculate that a pregnancy announcement was afoot. In one of her photos, Georgia could be seen salmon fishing in a lake and was wrapped up tightly under some waterproof dungarees in order to keep herself warm in the cold country. But these layers appeared to give Georgia a 'baby bump' which left her followers convinced her major news was baby related. Commenting underneath the snaps, one curious fan asked the star: "Are you pregnant?" The Made in Chelsea star's husband was quick to step in and respond to shut down any speculation of a pregnancy. He replied back to the fan: "I don't think she is." It turned out that Georgia's news was actually related to her catching her first Atlantic salmon after failing to do so in three countries previously. The couple were joined by their two black Labradors for their low-key holiday. Georgia married the millionaire Brewdog founder in Scotland earlier this year. Georgia Toffolo strikes glamorous looks as she visits Cheltenham races The ceremony took place in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire. Scots beer tycoon James, 42, revealed some details of their wedding day, including that they got married in the same church that his grandparents tied the knot in. He also said their ring bearer was their pet spaniel. Similar to their current trip, the couple headed aboard a fishing boat shortly after the ceremony. The pair posted pics of onboard a fishing boat, with Georgia donning a cosy strapless wedding dress. The off-shoulder fur dress was ideal for embracing the northeast weather. While James harked back to his fisherman roots, as he donned a wool sailor's jumper and a pair of blue WADERS! James and Georgia posed for the snaps onboard a fishing boat and even held lobsters in some snaps. In other pics James scooped his new bride into his arms, hugging her and clutching her side as she sat on the railings. 5 The reality TV star is currently in Iceland Credit: Instagram
The Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Georgia Toffolo's millionaire husband James Watt denies she's pregnant after ‘bump pic' left fans confused
GEORGIA Toffolo's husband has hit back at fan speculation suggesting that his wife is pregnant. The reality TV star, 30, left some of her followers confused when she appeared to be sporting a 'baby bump' in a new selection of photos from her loved-up getaway with millionaire hubby, James Watt. 5 5 Georgia and her beau headed off on a luxury trip to Iceland and have been showing off their various escapades online. In the midst of their trip, the former I'm A Celebrity champion confirmed that she had "major news" to share and soon some fans began to speculate that a pregnancy announcement was afoot. In one of her photos, Georgia could be seen salmon fishing in a lake and was wrapped up tightly under some waterproof dungarees in order to keep herself warm in the cold country. But these layers appeared to give Georgia a 'baby bump' which left her followers convinced her major news was baby related. Commenting underneath the snaps, one curious fan asked the star: "Are you pregnant?" The Made in Chelsea star's husband was quick to step in and respond to shut down any speculation of a pregnancy. He replied back to the fan: "I don't think she is." It turned out that Georgia's news was actually related to her catching her first Atlantic salmon after failing to do so in three countries previously. The couple were joined by their two black Labradors for their low-key holiday. Georgia married the millionaire Brewdog founder in Scotland earlier this year. Georgia Toffolo strikes glamorous looks as she visits Cheltenham races The ceremony took place in Gardenstown, Aberdeenshire. Scots beer tycoon James, 42, revealed some details of their wedding day, including that they got married in the same church that his grandparents tied the knot in. He also said their ring bearer was their pet spaniel. Similar to their current trip, the couple headed aboard a fishing boat shortly after the ceremony. The pair posted pics of onboard a fishing boat, with Georgia donning a cosy strapless wedding dress. The off-shoulder fur dress was ideal for embracing the northeast weather. While James harked back to his fisherman roots, as he donned a wool sailor's jumper and a pair of blue WADERS! James and Georgia posed for the snaps onboard a fishing boat and even held lobsters in some snaps. In other pics James scooped his new bride into his arms, hugging her and clutching her side as she sat on the railings. 5 5
ITV News
5 days ago
- Business
- ITV News
Government to 'protect pavement pints' and make it easier for new bars and music venues to open
The government has pledged to 'protect pavement pints' and make it easier to open new bars, music venues and cafes under new plans to rejuvenate the high street. A new licensing framework will also fast-track permissions for al fresco dining in dedicated areas as ministers looks to modernise planning rules. The government wants to make it easier to convert disused shops into venues, and dedicated 'hospitality zones' will be brought forward that could see permissions for outside dining, street parties and extended opening hours pushed through quickly. Developers will also be made responsible for soundproofing buildings they construct near pubs or clubs, to protect existing venues from noise complaints. The government has said the plans will be subject to a call for evidence. The Business Secretary has said that 'red tape has stood in the way of people's business ideas for too long'. Jonathan Reynolds said: 'This government has a plan to replace shuttered up shops with vibrant places to socialise, turning them into thriving cafes or busy bars, which support local jobs and give people a place to get together and catch up over a beer or a coffee. 'Red tape has stood in the way of people's business ideas for too long. Today we're slashing those barriers to giving small business owners the freedom to flourish.' Reeves said that 'pubs and bars are at the heart of British life'. 'For too long, they've been stifled by clunky, outdated rules. We're binning them, to protect pavement pints, al fresco dining and street parties – not just for the summer, but all year round,' she added. An industry body warned earlier in July that the equivalent of more than one pub per day will close across Great Britain this year, pointing to high bills and taxes. The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) estimated that 378 pubs will close this year across England, Wales and Scotland, which it said would amount to more than 5,600 direct job losses. The projected 2025 figures compare with 350 closures in 2024. Bar chain Brewdog announced this week that it would close 10 of its venues, as chief executive James Taylor told staff it is partly in response to 'rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures'. Representatives of the hospitality industry welcomed the changes but said they should go hand in hand with a cut to business rates as cost pressures threaten to 'tax out of existence' some businesses. Kate Nicholls, chairwoman of UKHospitality, said: 'We strongly welcome these proposals to cut red tape and make it easier to open and operate hospitality venues, create jobs and grow the economy. 'But positive and encouraging as these measures certainly are, they can't on their own offset the immediate and mounting cost pressures facing hospitality businesses which threaten to tax out of existence the businesses and jobs that today's announcement seeks to support.' Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the British Beer and Pub Association, said: 'After bringing together key voices in the pubs and the wider hospitality sector, it's great news that many of the industry's recommendations on how best to cut red-tape and support growth will be acted on. 'These changes must go hand in hand with meaningful business rates reform, mitigating staggering employment costs, and a cut in beer duty so that pubs can thrive at the heart of the community.' Andrew Griffith MP, shadow business secretary, said: 'Though any cutting of red tape for hospitality businesses is welcome, this is pure hypocrisy and inconsistency from Labour.' He said the government was 'crippling the hospitality industry by doubling business rates, imposing a jobs tax and a full-on strangulation of employment red tape'. 'As the result, shorter opening hours, shedding jobs and expensive pints are becoming the norm.'
BBC News
6 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Brewdog Leeds staff 'gutted' at closure of city's bar
Staff at one of the 10 bars marked for closure by Scottish craft beer giant Brewdog have spoken of their shock after discovering they would lose their brewery's Leeds city centre site shuts permanently on Saturday, with bars in York and Sheffield also among those set to said the "difficult decision" was driven by "ongoing industry challenges" following the announcement of the closures on Tuesday, but the firm has not confirmed the number of staff affected. Oscar Glover, who had worked at Brewdog's Leeds branch on North Street for 16 months, said he was "crushed" by the news. Mr Glover, 20, secured a job with the company after moving to the city to study at said he had been a fan of Brewdog beers before working for the firm."The announcement was even more shocking because it was such short notice," he said."We found out on Tuesday that we were going to close on Saturday, for good. "I'm still settling into the fact that I found out that I'm going to be made redundant." Mr Glover said that despite the personal "shock and dread" he felt at the news, it "wasn't a surprise" to added: "Just because of how the bars had been performing, which was not well enough to be sustainable for the company, I completely understand that's the reason why they decided to shut down some of them."Mr Glover said he had been looking for other jobs since the news. "The job market in Leeds isn't particularly good for bars at the moment," he bar's duty manager, who did not want to be named, said he had "no idea" what he would do for work next."I've not been here that long, but I've settled in with the people and the staff are fantastic," he said."It's gutting that we've been forced off on our own separate ways." Following the announcement of the closures, a Brewdog spokesperson said "rising costs, increased regulation, and economic pressures" had contributed to the decision."Despite our best efforts, and the hard work of our teams, it has simply not been possible to make these bars commercially viable," they said."This decision is not simply a response to the challenging UK hospitality market, but a proactive decision to redefine the bar division's focus for long-term and profitable growth."Alcohol culture expert Dan Harwood said changing drinking habits posed a problem for pubs, but that towns and cities "absolutely" still needed venues."Young people's attitudes to going out and to drinking culture are changing," he said."But even within moderation and reducing alcohol, it doesn't mean everyone is alcohol-free. "There will always be challenges, but it's about making sure you resonate with your audience and making sure that what you are doing and offering is what people want." People in the city centre said they had sympathy for the staff Izzulli said: "I feel bad because it's not nice for the staff and everybody, it's not a nice situation."His friend, 22-year-old Frank Fianu, said: "I'm very sad about this. It's one of the most famous brands to be here in Leeds and people like to drink there." But Jack George said the closure might present more opportunities for "smaller independent companies" to thrive."Particularly in a city like Leeds, that is what's encouraged," he said."People want something homegrown and independent, as opposed to a mega corporation taking the place of the underdogs." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
