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Powys County Times
04-07-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Young Welsh chef to compete at EuroSkills 2025 in Denmark
A young Welsh chef is set to represent the UK on the international stage. Gabi Wilson, a 20-year-old chef from Hay-on-Wye and a member of Team UK, will compete at EuroSkills Herning 2025 in Denmark following her success in national skills competitions. She said: "The apprenticeship helped me a lot because working in a professional kitchen is much different to being a college student. "My advice to anyone wishing to become a chef is to opt for an apprenticeship at a place where there are skilled professionals because you will always learn from the best. "It's a recipe for success. "Graduating was a proud moment for me because my mum and dad attended the ceremony and Cambrian Training staff were praising me." Ms Wilson recently completed her Apprenticeship in Professional Cookery through Cambrian Training Company and was the first winner of the Green Chef Challenge at the 2024 Welsh International Culinary Championships. She began working at Chapters in February and praised the support of head chef Mark McHugo and his team. Ms Wilson said: "It's going really well and I am learning a lot. "We have just finished Hay Festival which was super-busy for 10 days. "I want to learn a wide range of skills before possibly specialising in patisserie. "In the future, I would also like to do stages at different restaurants to learn from other chefs." To prepare for EuroSkills Herning 2025, she will receive support from Andrew Addis-Fuller and Craig Holly, Cambrian Training Company training officers, in fish preparation and butchery. She is also completing a City and Guilds Level 3 Patisserie qualification at NPTC Group of Colleges in Newtown. Ms Wilson, who lives in Rhayader, previously worked at Chartists 1770 at The Trewythen in Llanidloes before moving to Chapters after the former restaurant closed last year. More than 100 apprentices from across Wales attended the Cambrian Training Company graduation ceremony at the Royal Welsh Showground in Llanelwedd.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Good Bad Ugly' actor Shine Tom Chacko meets with fatal accident near Dharmapuri in TN, father dies on spot; car crash visuals go viral
The 'Good Bad Ugly' actor Shine Tom Chacko and his family met with a horrifying car accident near Tamil Nadu during the early hours of Friday, June 6. In the lethal incident, the father of the Kuruthi and Jigarthanda DoubleX actor died on the spot, while the actor and his other family members were rushed to a local hospital. Several visuals of a completely damaged car have gone viral on social media. According to NTDV, the accident occurred near Parayur, close to Palacode. The actor's car, carrying his family, reportedly collided with a truck on the highway. Visuals of the damaged car go viral on social media; drug case Amid this, several visuals of a completely damaged car and Chacko being treated at the hospital have surfaced on social media. Currently, the actor and his other family members are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Palakottai. Tragedy Strikes #ShineTomChacko's Family in Road AccidentMalayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko met with a road accident in Tamil Nadu. His father C.P. Chacko passed away, while Shine, his mother, brother & driver were injured. He was recently seen in #Dasara, #Devara, and #Dacoit… Shine Tom Chacko's father dies in road accident; actor injured | ನಟ ಶೈನ್ ಟಾಮ್ ಚಾಕೊ ತಂದೆ ರಸ್ತೆ ಅಪಘಾತದಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾವು.....#actor #roadaccdient #dharmapuri #shinetomchacko Shine Tom Chacko was arrested in a drug case, and more Notably, the Malayalam actor was all over the news last month after he was arrested in a drug case. Moreover, the police went after him after an actress accused him of harassing her under the influence of drugs. The actress claimed that he would consume cocaine and other drugs even on the set of the films, and the entire crew and other members had an idea about his behaviour. Following the complaint, the actor was nabbed and arrested as police raided a hotel where Chacko was staying, allegedly consuming drugs. Know more about Chacko's life and career Prior to making his acting debut with Gadamma in 2011, Chacko spent nearly ten years working as an assistant director. Since then, he has worked in popular films including Chapters, Annayum Rasoolum, Masala Republic, and Jigarthanda DoubleX. Chacko's most recent appearance was in the Tamil movie Good Bad Ugly. However, further details about the accident are still awaited. Stay tuned. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shine Tom Chacko's father dies in a car accident, actor admitted to hospital: Report
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko and his family met with a car accident near Tamil Nadu on Friday. His father, CP Chacko, died on the spot, while the actor has been admitted to a hospital. As per a report by Manorama, Shine Tom Chacko was travelling with his whole family at the time of the accident. The actor, along with his mother, brother, and driver, sustained injuries. They were rushed to the hospital soon after the crash. 'The accident took place around 7 am near Palakottai, close to Dharmapuri in Tamil Nadu, while the family was travelling by car. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle rammed into a lorry in front of them. All five occupants were injured in the incident,' stated the report. The family were in a car that was reportedly Bengaluru-bound. It was claimed that despite being taken to the hospital, CP Chacko succumbed to his injuries. At the moment, the family is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Palakottai. Several images claiming to be from the car crash have surfaced on social media. Further details about the accident are awaited. Chacko worked as an assistant director for almost a decade before making his acting debut with Gadamma in 2011. He has since appeared in prominent films like Chapters, Annayum Rasoolum, Masala Republic, and Jigarthanda DoubleX. Chacko was most recently seen in the Tamil film Good Bad Ugly. Recently, Vincy Aloshious alleged that Shine Tom Chacko used drugs and misbehaved with her on the sets of their upcoming Malayalam film Soothravakyam. It was later reported that he to Vincy Aloshious for alleged misconduct at an internal committee meeting held in Kochi. A Matrubhumi report claimed that he pointed out that it was his 'natural style' but tendered an apology because it offended Vincy.
Powys County Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Powys restaurant rated among best in Wales picks up award
A Powys restaurant that works on wasting nothing is gaining recognition as one of the best in Wales after winning more awards. Chapters in Hay on Wye has picked up another set of awards after being recognised with 360 Eats prestigious Three Green Circles. For husband-and-wife team Mark and Charmaine McHugo, this is the latest set of accolades and is recognition of their zero-waste philosophy. 'Buying food and it going in the bin is not a possibility for us,' said Charmaine. 'We offer a seasonally changing set menu, that will change maybe every six weeks or so. 'There is a massive focus on seasonal produce, locally sourced produce, whatever we can grow we do but we really like to support other businesses around hay on wye. 'We are ridiculously spoilt for choice with the producers in the area, there are some wonderful things going on.' The pair are coming up to their sixth year running the restaurant on Lion Street which has become a favourite of customers and critics alike. 'We have both been in the industry for a while, said Mark. 'We met in a restaurant in Hereford. We just hit it off and after being together for a couple of years, we decided we wanted to do a restaurant for ourselves. 'We were looking in Hereford at first but then this place in Hay on Wye came up and it was just perfect.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chapters Restaurant (@chapters_hayonwye) The pair had a rocky start with the covid pandemic hitting only months after Chapters opened in 2019. 'It was about eight months into opening when that happened,' said Charmaine. 'We were quite lucky we got to stay open for open but also, we were well supported through that time when we had to change the business model. 'We were just putting out weekly takeaway menus. It was just Mark and me in the kitchen at that time and we had a really lovely amount of support from the people of Hay. 'We got to know the locals through that period so when we reopened, we had really nice amount of support.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chapters Restaurant (@chapters_hayonwye) Since they reopened properly in 2022, the accolades have rolled in including being named the Wales Slow Food Awards restaurant of the year and Mark being named the best Chef in Wales. Chapters has also held a coveted Michelin Green Star since 2022. They have now picked up the 360°Eat Guide award Three green Circles which not only rated them as having the best menu in Wales, they also recognised them for their sustainability, lack of waste and the good relationship with their staff. 'It's amazing getting that recognition, it makes us so proud to be doing what we are doing,' said Mark. Help support trusted local news Sign up for a digital subscription now: As a digital subscriber you will get Unlimited access to the County Times website Advert-light access Reader rewards Full access to our app 'It's interesting, restaurants should be pushed more to think about the whole package but I think more and more places are beginning to think like this,' added Charmaine. 'You are missing on a load of good flavour as well, they add to dishes. One thing we are doing in the kitchen is make our own treacle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chapters Restaurant (@chapters_hayonwye) 'It's a vegetable treacle, its using the vegetable peelings. They might go in a stock in some places. 'However, we cook it down into a treacle and that element is used in as an ingredient when we bake bread. 'It's finding interesting things to do with the ingredients to add another level of flavour.' Mark added: 'I think we are just going to try and keep doing what we are doing really. We are looking forward to a nice busy summer and the Hay Festival. Which should be tough but good.'
CBC
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
How a new downtown venue could change the music scene in Ottawa
Last February, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and the head of Live Nation announced a new venue, History Ottawa, in the old Chapters on Rideau. CBC's Sandra Abma looks at how it might bring bigger names to the city when it opens.
