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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Seven of the best chip shops to try this National Fish and Chips Day
FROM crispy golden cod to flavoursome curry sauce, the Black Country without a doubt takes their chippies seriously – especially being home to the iconically delicious orange chip. The region is somewhat of a jewel in the crown in the nation's many, many fish and chip shops, all of which will be inundated today with fish and chip lovers marking National Fish and Chip Day. National Fish and Chip Day falls on the first Friday of June every year, and this year, we asked you, our dedicated readers, where your favourite spot is to indulge in that delicious golden battered cod. Here are seven local haunts, recommended by you, that would make a fine way to celebrate a day dedicated to a beloved British staple: Stourbridge Fish Bar Coventry Street, Stourbridge Pensnett Fish Bar High Street, Pensnett (Image: Google Earth)Oldswinfrod Fish and Chips Hagley Road, Oldswinford (Image: Google Earth) Crispy Cod Bradford Road, Dudley (Image: Handout) Fun fact: Crispy Cod was named named Fish & Chips Bar of the Year by the English Chippie Awards back in January. Netherton Fish Bar Cinder Bank, Netherton (Image: Google Earth)Nemo's Fish and Chips Lake Street, Gornal Portway Fish Bar Portway Road, Rowley Regis (Image: Google Earth)We are sorry if we missed your favourite spot! Please drop your favourite local chippy in the comments.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
5 of the best fish and chip shops you should visit in Bolton
Whether you like yours plain or soaked in vinegar, fish and chips remains a popular meal in the UK, including in Bolton. With lots of places providing the traditional British meal, we aren't short of choice when it comes to getting a chippy tea. To help you pick a spot for some fish and chips, we've listed some of the best chippies you'll find in the town. According to Google reviews, here are five of the best fish and chip shops in Bolton, all of which have at least a four-star rating. Location: 29-31 New Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5BN Google Reviews rating: 4.8 One customer said: 'Best chippy I've had in a long time!Fish & chips is something I have from a proper chippy probably once every 6 months and I usually find the idea is better than the actual experience, however today the chips were crispy but fluffy, the fish was light and my children enjoyed their sausages. 'The curry sauce was also really nice, slightly sweet but not sickly, very accept card payment which is rare for a traditional fish & chips guy who served us (I believe may have been Sunny) was very live in Egerton but I think I'll be travelling to Breightmet fro now on.' Another was also pleased with their food, saying: 'Absolutely outstanding chippy! It was my first time here, the staff were so friendly and lovely which is so refreshing to see, they seem to really care about their customers and have a smile on their face. 'The food is fresh and amazing, the quality is superb. Will definitely be back. Thank you!' Location: 117 Bennetts Lane, Halliwell, Bolton, BL1 6JE Google Reviews rating: 4.8 One customer said: 'Absolutely best chippy in Bolton by far, amazing FRESH food, brilliant friendly service and really good prices, have been going here for over 15 years and my husband over 20. Can't recommend enough'. Another commented: 'Can't fault it, good size portions for a very reasonable price 👍'. Location: 379 Deane Road, Bolton, BL3 5HL Google Reviews rating: 4.7 This person shared their experience: 'This place is 10/15 minutes from where I live. I wouldn't normally travel that distance but the reviews were convincing. I wasn't disappointed, the place is very clean, well maintained and a credit to the owner. 'My meal was cooked to order and arrived hot. The owner is welcoming, friendly and lovely to chat to. I would say this restaurant exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended and worth the journey 👌'. One customer said: 'The Best Chippy in Bolton!! Very Clean with 5 stars hygiene rating!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED'. Location: 14 Winter Hey Lane, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AA Google Reviews rating: 4.7 One person said: 'Fabulous food, excellent service and you won't find anywhere better in Horwich to serve or deliver you great traditional English food (chippy tea) 🤣👍.' Another customer commented: 'Great little chippy, delicious and piping hot chips and curry. Staff are respectful. Recommend.' Mr Chips has impressed customers on Tripadvisor too with one saying: 'This chippy is one of the best around . Great food service value for money.. we go every Saturday now .. bang on chippy 👌🏻 staff are great too.' It's worth noting that this chippy will be closed on June 6 and 7 but will reopen next week. Recommended reading: Bolton's highest-rated pub has 'great atmosphere' and 'nice prices' Best spots for a fry up in Lancashire according to locals including 'hidden gem' This is Lancashire's highest-rated cafe and it serves 'delicious' afternoon tea Location: 108 Church Street, Blackrod, Bolton, BL6 5EG Google Reviews rating: 4.7 This person shared their experience: 'Hey you… yes you reading this… have you not tried this fish & chip shop yet? Why not? Drop in for a fantastic fish, succulent sausage, beltin burgers and champion chips. 'My recommendation is a fish barm with a thin spread of mushy peas layered between. Don't just take my word for it, get yourself down there. You won't be disappointed. 😋' Another was happy with the food served at this chippy: 'This could very well be the best chippy in the UK. The staff were lovely. The food just as good. The batter was perfect. And who knew that a battered chip barm was a thing. It was amazing.'
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Semicon jobs dip, niche skills in high demand
Bengaluru: Job opportunities in India's semiconductor sector have shown a 15% reduction in the 2024-25 financial year, showed a Careernet report. The research data from 50 design-focused semiconductor GCCs, studying their structural and functional characteristics. Statistics show that job vacancies peaked at 3,760 in May last year, followed by a reduction to 3,040 in Jan this year, settling at 3,181 in March. Although there is an overall reduction, specific expertise in VLSI, embedded systems, and analogue design continues to be sought after. Mid-sized captive units have demonstrated greater adaptability in hiring practices. The industry continues to require professionals predominantly in design, R&D, and manufacturing sectors, with monthly requirements surpassing 3,000 specialists in the previous year. Recruitment efforts concentrate on research and manufacturing positions. Skills in electronic design automation (EDA) tools, semiconductor process engineering, yield analysis, data engineering, and cybersecurity for embedded systems are becoming essential as AI and ML integration advances in chip design. The report indicates these competencies will be highly sought after, supported by India's engineering expertise and government-initiated semiconductor projects. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Casas de propriedade bancária à venda em São Paulo (ver preços) LocalPlan Saiba Mais Undo "The Rs 76,000 crore Semicon India programme, with its focused incentives for chip design and deployment, reflects the government's strategic commitment to building a world-class semiconductor ecosystem. At the same time, initiatives like the Chips to Startup programme, SMART Labs, and AICTE's updated VLSI curriculum are laying the groundwork for a deep and future-ready talent pipeline. These measures are not just interventions but foundational pillars supporting India's transition from a service-driven market to a product- and R&D-led semiconductor powerhouse. While the talent demand-supply gap poses near-term challenges, the long-term trajectory is strong, particularly as mid-sized GCCs emerge as agile engines of growth and innovation," said Neelabh Shukla, CBO at Careernet. Whilst smaller firms experienced downward trends in the March quarter of 2024-25, medium and large-scale firms demonstrated positive growth, with enhanced professional recruitment during Q3 and Q4 compared to the initial half-year period.
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Heinz scraps popular condiment with shoppers baffled by 'strange' decision
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 Heinz has confused shoppers by axing a popular sauce - and giving it a totally different name. But eagle-eyed fans have spotted a MAJOR flaw over the change, which will be seen at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Lidl and Aldi stores. Heinz has axed tartare sauce — and replaced it with a new 'Fish and Chips Sauce'. The brand describes the new sauce provides 'a refreshing twist to every dish'. It was launched yesterday with TikTok star Destiny Harold, known as the Chip Shop Diva. One Heinz shopper wrote online in response to the move: 'Looks like tartare sauce for people who don't know what tartare sauce is.' READ MORE Nationwide making major change 'effective Wednesday' with millions set to benefit Another added it was "strange" and said: 'So, tartare sauce with a different label. Way to go for the creative department.' Shoppers can also find Tartara Sauce sachets still. A product blurb says: "A mild and creamy sauce which will be especially great with fish based dishes. Great for all catering establishments. The best way to control cost is by offering smaller individual portion sizes. These portion sachets reduce waste and provide better portion control." Heinz insisted: 'While traditional tartare sauce is made with gherkins and capers to create a tangier sauce, our new Fish and Chips sauce blends gherkins, onions, and fragrant herbs to create a herbier, creamier condiment. Think of it as Tartare 2.0!' Shoppers can also try the rest of Heinz's world flavours inspired sauces range to continue the taste adventure, including Turkish Style Garlic Sauce, American Style Burger Sauce, Thai Style Sweet Chilli Sauce, Korean Style Sticky Barbecue Sauce, and American Style Smokey Baconnaise. The list of sauces and condiments from the brand, which is renowned for its ketchup, extends to Mexican Style Firecracker Sauce, Thai Style Coconut Lime Sauce, North African style spicy Kebab sauce, and Blue cheese-flavoured French style sauce. There is also Mediterranean Aioli Sauce.
Epoch Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Old-School: In the Classroom With Mr. Chips and Miss Dove
In 1934, James Hilton's short novel, ' Frances Gray Patton's 1954 ' Correctly described by reviewers as sentimental, though without being saccharine or emotionally overblown, these two stories convey some insights into the teaching arts, their impact on students, and the culture from those now bygone days. Miss Dove: 'The First Duty of a Teacher' When readers fell in love with the story of English schoolmaster Arthur Chipping, 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips' became a Hollywood film in 1939 starring Robert Donat. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer During his interview for teacher at Brookfield, a boarding school for boys, Chipping is told by the headmaster, 'Take a firm attitude from the beginning—that's the secret of it.' Chips, as he is nicknamed by the boys, follows that advice, assumes the role of a disciplinarian, and operates his classes with little difficulty. Years later, he marries a much younger woman, Katherine, who tones down his tough standards of order, a change which transforms him into the 'Mr. Chips' fondly remembered by so many of the school's 'old boys' well into their own adulthood. At 19, Miss Dove is on the crest of a romance when her father drops dead of a heart attack. After learning that he has 'borrowed' a considerable sum of money from the bank where he was employed, she vows to replace the embezzled funds by working as a geography teacher in Liberty Hill's elementary school. With fortitude and self-discipline as her mainstays, she provides for her mother, oversees and finances the education of her two sisters, and, after many years, squares the accounts with the bank. To her classroom, Miss Dove brings a special brand of discipline. 'All in all, in bearing and clothing and bony structure, Miss Dove suggested that classic portrait of the eternal teacher.' What is more, she brought that portrait to life through her rectitude and high expectations. She demanded and gave respect, she insisted on manners and even correct posture from her students, she believed in the efficacy of rules and saw that they were enforced. She taught the town's children geography for all six of their elementary school years and so imprinted on them a code of standards which, as some of them later explicitly discovered, would carry them through life's roughest waters. Tradition As they age, both Mr. Chips and Miss Dove cast a gimlet eye on some of the modern methods of pedagogy. Related Stories 3/10/2025 1/14/2024 Jennifer Jones plays the 'terrible Miss Dove,' an elementary school geography teacher, in the 1955 film 'Good Morning, Miss Dove.' 20th Century Fox After Mr. Chips has become something of a Brookfield institution, Ralston, a new headmaster who is 'efficient, ruthless, ambitious,' attempts to force retirement on Chips: 'You haven't been pulling your weight here. Your methods of teaching are slack and old-fashioned.' Later in the conversation, Ralston says, 'You live too much in the past, and not enough in the present and the future. ... Modern parents are beginning to demand something more for their three years' school fees than a few scraps of language that nobody speaks.' Fortunately for the school, the boys—and Chips—it is Ralston who eventually leaves Brookfield. Miss Dove's stern but just governance of her classes could also rile up resistance among parents. 'Occasionally a group of progressive mothers would contemplate organized revolt. 'She's been teaching too long,' they would cry. 'Her pedagogy hasn't changed since we were in Cedar Grove. She rules the children through fear!'' They would nominate the boldest among them [to speak with Miss Dove on their behalf]. ''You go,' they would say. 'You go talk to her!'' Even on entering Miss Dove's classroom, however, this emissary 'would begin to feel—though she wore her handsomest tweeds and perhaps a gardenia for courage—that she was about ten years old and her petticoat was showing.' What Ralston missed in his criticism of Mr. Chips, and these mothers in their appraisal of Miss Dove, were the gifts bestowed on them and on their children via that vintage pedagogy. Premier among these were the virtues. Character Builders Mr. Chips counsel and kindness earn him the affection and respect of the boys in his class. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer His long and deeply affectionate association with Brookfield, his counsel, and his kindness earn Chips the affection and respect of the boys in his charge. During the World War I, by which time he has retired from teaching, the headmaster asks him to return to his duties: 'You'd help to hold things together.' In that capacity he continues, with a light touch, to model certain virtues for the students. During an aerial bombardment near the school, for instance, he instructs a Latin class to read a passage from Caesar about the Germans at war, which brings laughter and also demonstrates courage under fire. Miss Dove's lessons in geography are accompanied by much more explicit training in such virtues as fortitude and wisdom. The bar she sets for achievement is high, her tolerance for misbehavior, shoddy work, and indifference low. Given that the children have her throughout elementary school, these standards become embedded in many of them, even when they don't realize it. We learn the stories of several of these former students and their links with the 'terrible Miss Dove,' one of whom is Thomas Baker. He first appears in the novel as a young physician summoned to examine Miss Dove after she is stricken with pain and partial paralysis in her classroom. During World War II, having helped rescue some of his shipmates after a battle at sea, Thomas had floated on a raft for days with only a canteen of water before he was rescued. In a letter to his brother Randy describing this ordeal, which Randy shares with the class, Baker wrote of the 'fishy stare [Miss Dove] used to give us when we needed a drink of water. So to make my supply hold out I played I was back in the geography room. And even after the water was gone I kept playing. I'd think, 'The bell is bound to ring in a few minutes. You can last a little longer.' It took the same kind of guts in the Pacific it did in school.' The Essentials Always Matter The inside of an American schoolhouse, in Shelby County, Iowa in 1941. National Archives. Public Domain Teachers like Miss Dove and Mr. Chips may seem as distant from contemporary America as ancient Rome, idealized anachronisms and therefore unreal. That impression would be mistaken. My third-grade teacher, Miss Sadie Fleming of Boonville Elementary School, who was born in the first decade of the 20th century, was very much my Miss Dove, while a history professor, Ed Burrows of Guilford College, served as a Mr. Chips in my life. And no matter the changes in education and culture, the basic needs of the young have remained the same. Children and teenagers—and adults, for that matter—still function best in an atmosphere of order. Whether self-imposed or provided by outside authority, discipline is still key to most of our successes. Moreover, many parents and teachers know or have rediscovered that the old, time-tried ways of learning, like memorizing the times tables or reading classic literature, still work best for most students. Most importantly, like Miss Dove and Mr. Chips, they understand that a true education involves absorbing points of virtue, etiquette, and other basics of our civilization. Time has transformed our methods of passing along the essentials for living a good life, but the essentials themselves remain unchanged, largely because human nature itself remains unchanged. This is the most important lesson we learn sitting in the classrooms of Mr. Chips and Miss Dove. What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? Please email ideas or feedback to
