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New Statesman
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Statesman
This England: With a couple of kookies…
A portrait of David Bowie took the artist Ed Chapman 180 hours to make – out of biscuits. The mosaicist created images of the 'Heroes' singer for McVitie's, which is celebrating 100 years of the Chocolate Digestive. He used more than 1,000 of the treats to fashion the faces of icons including Trevor McDonald and Judi Dench out of whole biscuits, fragments and crumbs. His works go on show 2-5 May at McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience in Regent Street, London. Wales Online (Amanda Welles) Suite oblivion A sofa dumped in a Gloucestershire village has become an unexpected tourist attraction – with fans taking photos and giving Tripadvisor reviews. The two-seater was abandoned on waste ground in Lydbrook, but photographer Alex Elton-Wall saw potential in the forlorn furniture – and has since taken the portraits of more than 150 locals. 'It's taken on a life of its own,' Alex said, but he expects the fly-tipped seat will soon be disposed of properly. 'All good things come to an end,' he said. Metro (Daragh Brady) Forced to eat crow The owner of a cockerel that awoke neighbours early has been ordered to pay nearly £4,000. Harold Brown let the bird make 'unacceptable levels of noise' disturbing their sleep 'from as early as 5am each day,' said New Forest District Council. Mr Brown's bid to quash a conviction for non-compliance was dismissed at Southampton Crown Court. BBC (Michael Meadowcroft) Each entry that appears in the New Statesman receives a £5 book token. Send your entries to comp@ [See also: This England: One previous owner] Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Related
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scarlett Moffatt shows off her weight loss as she lets her hair down while enjoying a boozy karaoke night with her friends in Spain
Scarlett Moffatt was once again flaunting her recent weight loss as she enjoyed a very boozy karaoke night in Torremolinos, Spain, over the weekend. The former Gogglebox favourite, 34, flaunted her slimmer frame in snaps posted to Instagram on Monday showing off her wild night out with her friends. Scarlett looked glamorous as she posed in a semi sheer co-ord, which was made up of a shirt and matching wide-legged trousers. Revealing that she now takes the opportunity to let her hair down now she's a mother, Scarlett said: '48 hours in Torremolinos with my besties. 'Honestly no one is wilder on a night out than a mother, I used to be very mild and now I'm a stay at home mam I'm first on the dance floor and last off the karaoke.' Alongside her sizzling shots, Scarlett shared a clip of her singing the night away during a fun karaoke session joined by one of her best friends. She looked over the moon posing for a slew of hilarious selfies with her pals, and later posed alongside two glamorous drag-queens. Scarlett also shared a fresh-faced snap of herself going make-up free while posing with a thumbs up. The former I'm A Celebrity star previously flaunted her weight loss as she enjoyed a sweet family day out to Tynemouth beach in Newcastle last week. She showeed off her new look in an album posted to Instagram and she looked happier than ever in a chic light green co-ord. Scarlett layered her two-piece in a figure-hugging leopard-print body suit as she accessorised her look with a pair of orange-tinted sunglasses. During the outing with her fiancé Scott Dobinson, Scarlett looked every inch the doting mother as she played with their son, Jude, 22 months, on the beach. Sharing the family pictures to her social media, she penned: 'Quick dash to home bargains this morning for a bucket & spade, some picky bits from m & s and we were ready for a proper British day at the beach.' Her outing comes after she displayed her jaw-dropping transformation in a strapless black and white pinstripe dress earlier in the day. She confidently struck a pose in her summer attire as she celebrated 100 years of McVitie's at an exclusive Chocolate Digestives Experience in London. The McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience - opening to the public May 2 - promises to be a chocolate digestives-lover's paradise. It features a Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-seen-before McVitie's Chocolate Digestives creations. A gallery also showcases biscuit-based portraits of British icons David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dame Judi Dench, created by leading mosaic artist Ed Chapman. In June 2023, Scarlett announced she had given birth via a sweet Instagram post and said Jude arrived five weeks earlier than planned. Captioning the snap, she wrote: 'Jude Xavier Dobinson. My darling boy I can't stop crying looking at you as I can't quite believe you're mine.' 'You wanted to meet us early at just 35 weeks. 'Me & your daddy love you so much that I can't even put this feeling into words.' 'Our heart and soul feels complete & ready to burst. I will forever and always be grateful to be your mammy.' 'I can't thank @scottdobby enough & to the midwives Helen & Charlotte & all of the NHS team at Durham Hospital.' 'You will all forever hold a special place in my heart for looking after us all with such compassion. Let the baby bubble commence.' Scarlett and Scott, who have known each other for more than 15 years, began dating in late 2018 and went public with their relationship in March 2019. The couple got engaged in November 2023, shortly after the birth of their first child.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Scarlett Moffatt, 34, continues to showcase her weight loss as she enjoys a sweet family day out at the beach in Newcastle
Scarlett Moffatt has continued to showcase her weight loss as she enjoyed a sweet family day out to Tynemouth beach in Newcastle on Wednesday. The TV personality, 34, flaunted her slimmer frame in an album posted to Instagram and she looked happier than ever in a chic light green co-ord. She layered her two-piece in a figure-hugging leopard-print body suit as she accessorised her look with a pair of orange-tinted sunglasses. During the outing with her fiancé Scott Dobinson, Scarlett looked every inch the doting mother as she played with their son, Jude, 22 months, on the beach. Sharing the family pictures to her social media, she penned: 'Quick dash to home bargains this morning for a bucket & spade, some picky bits from m & s and we were ready for a proper British day at the beach.' Her outing comes after she displayed her jaw-dropping transformation in a strapless black and white pinstripe dress earlier in the day. Scarlett Moffatt has continued to showcase her incredible weight loss as she enjoyed a sweet family day out to Tynemouth Beach in Newcastle on Wednesday She confidently struck a pose in her summer attire as she celebrated 100 years of McVitie's at an exclusive Chocolate Digestives Experience in London. The McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience - opening to the public May 2 - promises to be a chocolate digestives-lover's paradise. It features a Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-seen-before McVitie's Chocolate Digestives creations. A gallery also showcases biscuit-based portraits of British icons David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dame Judi Dench, created by leading mosaic artist Ed Chapman. In June 2023, Scarlett announced she had given birth via a sweet Instagram post and said Jude arrived five weeks earlier than planned. Captioning the snap, she wrote: 'Jude Xavier Dobinson. My darling boy I can't stop crying looking at you as I can't quite believe you're mine.' 'You wanted to meet us early at just 35 weeks. 'Me & your daddy love you so much that I can't even put this feeling into words.' 'Our heart and soul feels complete & ready to burst. I will forever and always be grateful to be your mammy.' 'I can't thank @scottdobby enough & to the midwives Helen & Charlotte & all of the NHS team at Durham Hospital.' 'You will all forever hold a special place in my heart for looking after us all with such compassion. Let the baby bubble commence.' Scarlett and Scott, who have known each other for more than 15 years, began dating in late 2018 and went public with their relationship in March 2019. The couple got engaged in November 2023, shortly after the birth of their first child.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Amanda Holden, Roman Kemp & Denise van Outen step out on blue carpet to mark 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives
AMANDA Holden, Roman Kemp and Denise van Outen were among a host of celebrities who attended a star-studded "blue carpet" event at Piccadilly Circus to celebrate 100 years of the humble McVitie's Chocolate Digestives. They were joined by Advertisement 4 Amanda Holden pictured eyeing up a biscuit while sporting a plunging skin tight latex dress at exclusive preview event for The McVities Chocolate Digestives Experience Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep 4 Amanda Holden pictured in playful pose for the media event Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep 4 Ashley James and friend pout for cameras as McVities celebrate its 100th anniversary Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep She said: 'As a lifelong fan of eating and dunking Chocolate Digestives, it's an honour to celebrate the 100th birthday at this this pop-up experience – it's a must-visit for all my fellow choccy digestive fans! 'It's amazing how such a humble biscuit has brought joy to so many over the years. 'I remember when I first introduced them to my children as a little treat. Advertisement Read more Showbiz News 'Whether they were wrapped in foil for days out – they had to be rationed – or being dipped into a hot chocolate, they are still enjoyed by me and my girls. "And here's a delightful surprise – I just found out I've been eating my biscuit upside down all this time! "Turns out, it's meant to be enjoyed choc side down - who knew?' At the heart of the experience is the Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-before-seen creations made from a range of Digestives including White, Gold, Milk and Dark Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive Curated by Robert Craggs, the Michelin-trained head development chef for the biscuit maker, the menu showcases bold and unexpected flavour combinations. This ranged from the 'Hot Pink', a fusion of White Chocolate Digestives, wasabi, raspberry and white chocolate, to the 'Loaded Gold' featuring hazelnut praline and salted caramel. The best biscuit dunker in Britain has been found The bar also features a personalisation station where fans can build their own dream Chocolate Digestives with a range of toppings. Benazir Barlet-Bartada from McVitie's said: 'This 100th anniversary is not just about a biscuit. Advertisement 'It's a national celebration of every biscuit break, every conversation, and every cherished moment we've all shared with Chocolate Digestives over the last century.' To commemorate the momentous centenary milestone of the beloved biccie, limited-edition Chocolate Digestives merch, from t-shirts to socks and hats, will also be available to win. Visitors will have the chance to 'spin to win' to get their hands on a prize, ranging from a piece of must-have merch, through to packets of biscuits. There is also a collection of art pieces inspired by – and even made from – the tea-break staple. Advertisement Highlights include biscuit portraits of British icons, David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and There's a unique work showing 25 of the greatest moments from the last 100 years, each depicted on individual Chocolate Digestives, brought to life on a biscuit using a delicate airbrushing technique. Benazir Barlet-Bartada added: 'We're thrilled to offer our loyal fans this incredible experience as a way to say thank you for the unwavering support over the last century - here's to the next 100.' The McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience is free to attend and open to the public from Friday 2nd May – Monday 5th May from 11AM – 7PM, at 44-48 Regent Street, Picadilly, W1, London. Advertisement 4 Sir Trevor McDonald stands proudly beside his 'biscuit portrait' where his face has been made a biscuit mosaic Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Amanda Holden, Roman Kemp & Denise van Outen step out on blue carpet to mark 100 years of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AMANDA Holden, Roman Kemp and Denise van Outen were among a host of celebrities who attended a star-studded "blue carpet" event at Piccadilly Circus to celebrate 100 years of the humble McVitie's Chocolate Digestives. They were joined by Jess Wright, Tasha Ghouri, Dani Dyer, Sir Trevor McDonald and Scarlett Moffatt at the launch of an immersive pop-up store designed to be a biscuit-lover's paradise. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Amanda Holden pictured eyeing up a biscuit while sporting a plunging skin tight latex dress at exclusive preview event for The McVities Chocolate Digestives Experience Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep 4 Amanda Holden pictured in playful pose for the media event Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep 4 Ashley James and friend pout for cameras as McVities celebrate its 100th anniversary Credit: Will Ireland/PinPep Amanda Holden sparkled as she opened the celebrations with a reading of an "Ode to McVitie's Chocolate Digestives". She said: 'As a lifelong fan of eating and dunking Chocolate Digestives, it's an honour to celebrate the 100th birthday at this this pop-up experience – it's a must-visit for all my fellow choccy digestive fans! 'It's amazing how such a humble biscuit has brought joy to so many over the years. 'I remember when I first introduced them to my children as a little treat. 'Whether they were wrapped in foil for days out – they had to be rationed – or being dipped into a hot chocolate, they are still enjoyed by me and my girls. "And here's a delightful surprise – I just found out I've been eating my biscuit upside down all this time! "Turns out, it's meant to be enjoyed choc side down - who knew?' At the heart of the experience is the Biscuit Bar, where visitors can sample never-before-seen creations made from a range of Digestives including White, Gold, Milk and Dark Chocolate. Curated by Robert Craggs, the Michelin-trained head development chef for the biscuit maker, the menu showcases bold and unexpected flavour combinations. This ranged from the 'Hot Pink', a fusion of White Chocolate Digestives, wasabi, raspberry and white chocolate, to the 'Loaded Gold' featuring hazelnut praline and salted caramel. The best biscuit dunker in Britain has been found The bar also features a personalisation station where fans can build their own dream Chocolate Digestives with a range of toppings. Benazir Barlet-Bartada from McVitie's said: 'This 100th anniversary is not just about a biscuit. 'It's a national celebration of every biscuit break, every conversation, and every cherished moment we've all shared with Chocolate Digestives over the last century.' To commemorate the momentous centenary milestone of the beloved biccie, limited-edition Chocolate Digestives merch, from t-shirts to socks and hats, will also be available to win. Visitors will have the chance to 'spin to win' to get their hands on a prize, ranging from a piece of must-have merch, through to packets of biscuits. There is also a collection of art pieces inspired by – and even made from – the tea-break staple. Highlights include biscuit portraits of British icons, David Bowie, Sir Trevor McDonald and Dame Judi Dench, created by mosaic artist Ed Chapman and crafted from hundreds of mosaic fragments of the biscuit. There's a unique work showing 25 of the greatest moments from the last 100 years, each depicted on individual Chocolate Digestives, brought to life on a biscuit using a delicate airbrushing technique. Benazir Barlet-Bartada added: 'We're thrilled to offer our loyal fans this incredible experience as a way to say thank you for the unwavering support over the last century - here's to the next 100.' The McVitie's Chocolate Digestives Experience is free to attend and open to the public from Friday 2nd May – Monday 5th May from 11AM – 7PM, at 44-48 Regent Street, Picadilly, W1, London.
