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Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fraud probe launched after Scots school goes bust while boss flaunts luxury lifestyle online
Pictures on social media showed him rubbing shoulders with music stars 'SMOKE & MIRRORS' Fraud probe launched after Scots school goes bust while boss flaunts luxury lifestyle online Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) COPS have launched a fraud probe into a drama school that took thousands of pounds of students' fees while facing collapse. Raging parents accused the Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television of using 'smoke and mirrors' to attract youngsters dreaming of showbiz careers. 5 Andy Egan ran the Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television 5 He rubbed shoulders with opera singer Russell Watson 5 He also met music stars like soul group The Real Thing And we can reveal the arts hub's boss Andy Egan, 61, was flaunting a luxury lifestyle on social media just hours before it shut on May 6 with the loss of around 20 staff jobs. Pictures showed him rubbing shoulders with music stars including opera singer Russell Watson, 58. Wannabe stage stars revealed they had continued to pay their dues with no warning of the school's looming liquidation — after directors were hauled before a law chief over cash owed to a property firm. One furious mum revealed her daughter unknowingly paid £750 from her student loan to Livingston-based 'SI' on the day it folded. She told The Scottish Sun: 'My daughter will now need to pay that loan back out of her own money. 'And she has nowhere else to go for her education.' I don't know if my degree means anything or if I can continue. I've lost all that work and he's on social media acting like it's no big deal Skyla Legal documents show the institute faced a winding-up order at Livingston Sheriff Court on March 28. The petition was granted on May 6 because it was 'unable to pay debts' — and it closed immediately. Meanwhile, SI president Egan was urging friends in online posts to visit a luxury holiday home with no mention of the financial woes. He showcased his celeb-spotting social life in rural Ireland, meeting pop stars such as disco legends Odyssey, Hot Chocolate's Kennie Simon and soul group The Real Thing. Moment dealer poses with wads of cash while claiming benefits - landing him in jail Wearing a bow-tie, he was also seen beaming alongside singer and I'm a Celeb contestant Watson. We told how students arriving for classes were initially told the school had closed due to a power outage. They later learned courses had been axed via a bizarre TikTok post featuring Crystal Waters' song Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless). Third-year dance student Skyla Kelly, 19, yesterday revealed she had been left in limbo after sitting two exams before finding out her course had been scrapped — despite paying £10,000-a-year fees. Skyla, of Bathgate, West Lothian, slammed the college supremo. It's heartbreaking... she's devastated. He sold us this big dream, but it was all smoke and mirrors Neil She said: 'I don't know if my degree means anything or if I can continue. "I've lost all that work and he's on social media acting like it's no big deal.' Meanwhile a cleaning firm boss told The Scottish Sun he spent months chasing a £3,000 payment for work at the SI. The contractor, named Neil, said: 'From April, May, and June, nobody got paid. His excuse was that he was waiting on a tax rebate from HMRC. 'I stopped cleaning for him, but I still wanted my money. Eventually, I got paid, as did other people.' My daughter will now need to pay that loan back out of her own money. And she has nowhere else to go for her education One furious mum Meanwhile his daughter's hopes of completing a musical theatre degree have been dashed. Neil, of Linlithgow, West Lothian, said: 'It's heartbreaking. She came bouncing down the school corridor, and she's devastated. 'He sold us this big dream, but it was all smoke and mirrors.' Egan refused to divulge any details about the school but said: 'I'll just have to take this one on the chin.' A notice posted on the SI's website revealed Katie McLachlan, of Edinburgh-based firm Middlebrooks Business Recovery, had been appointed liquidator. Cops confirmed they launched a probe after students complained. A Police Scotland spokesman said: 'On May 11 we received a report of fraud involving a business in Livingston. Enquiries are at an early stage.' 5 He rubbed shoulders with singer Errol Brown
Powys County Times
23-04-2025
- Business
- Powys County Times
Greggs to launch viral Mac & Cheese across UK this summer
Greggs has announced a national rollout of its viral Mac & Cheese as it aims to give customers even more choice and variety from its menu. Following a successful trial in 10 Greater Manchester shops in November 2024 and a subsequent rollout to 300 UK locations earlier this year, Greggs will launch its Mac & Cheese nationwide in all shops that have Hot To Go units by the end of July. The pasta box excited Greggs fans on social media following a series of viral videos, including a TikTok post by food influencer Carmie Sellitto, which generated more than 1.5 million views, with Carmie telling fans: 'Wow! I actually ate this so quickly I couldn't take a second to breathe, I was so excited!' Greggs also shared a video of the Mac & Cheese box which has now been watched three million times. @touchdalight i finally found the greggs mac and cheese #greggs #macandcheese #foodreview ♬ Crystal Waters Gypsy Woman (Live) - Dj djacky mix Baked fresh in shops every day, Greggs' Mac & Cheese consists of pasta covered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, topped with a blend of Cheddar and Red Leicester, a crunchy layer of ciabatta breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parsley to form a golden crumb. When will Greggs' viral Mac & Cheese be available across the UK? The warm pasta box is available from £4.55 with customers being able to combine a Mac & Cheese and any drink from £5.75. The Mac & Cheese aims to give Greggs customers even more choice and variety from its menu, adding to its current options. @greggsofficial New love triangle just dropped. You, Greggs, Mac & Cheese 💙 Available in selected shops, see link in bio 👀 #fyp #greggs #macandcheese #newfood #newfoods ♬ original sound - 🦭 The Mac & Cheese is now available in more than 300 shops and will roll out to more than 1,750 shops nationwide by the end of July. Recommended reading: Customers can also try the Mac & Cheese via Click+Collect on the Greggs App which is free to download and gives access to a variety of rewards. For every nine purchases in different categories (including hot drinks, sandwiches, bakes and sweet treats) app users can get one free.
Glasgow Times
22-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Greggs to launch viral Mac & Cheese across UK this summer
Following a successful trial in 10 Greater Manchester shops in November 2024 and a subsequent rollout to 300 UK locations earlier this year, Greggs will launch its Mac & Cheese nationwide in all shops that have Hot To Go units by the end of July. The pasta box excited Greggs fans on social media following a series of viral videos, including a TikTok post by food influencer Carmie Sellitto, which generated more than 1.5 million views, with Carmie telling fans: 'Wow! I actually ate this so quickly I couldn't take a second to breathe, I was so excited!' Greggs also shared a video of the Mac & Cheese box which has now been watched three million times. @touchdalight i finally found the greggs mac and cheese #greggs #macandcheese #foodreview ♬ Crystal Waters Gypsy Woman (Live) - Dj djacky mix Baked fresh in shops every day, Greggs' Mac & Cheese consists of pasta covered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce, topped with a blend of Cheddar and Red Leicester, a crunchy layer of ciabatta breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parsley to form a golden crumb. When will Greggs' viral Mac & Cheese be available across the UK? The warm pasta box is available from £4.55 with customers being able to combine a Mac & Cheese and any drink from £5.75. The Mac & Cheese aims to give Greggs customers even more choice and variety from its menu, adding to its current options. @greggsofficial New love triangle just dropped. You, Greggs, Mac & Cheese 💙 Available in selected shops, see link in bio 👀 #fyp #greggs #macandcheese #newfood #newfoods ♬ original sound - 🦭 The Mac & Cheese is now available in more than 300 shops and will roll out to more than 1,750 shops nationwide by the end of July. Recommended reading: Dad orders 'UK's biggest bacon sarnie' from Greggs - with 100 rashers in one bun McDonald's announces new menu for May 2025 with 2 new items - Full list Krispy Kreme announces return of discontinued doughnut that's available now Customers can also try the Mac & Cheese via Click+Collect on the Greggs App which is free to download and gives access to a variety of rewards. For every nine purchases in different categories (including hot drinks, sandwiches, bakes and sweet treats) app users can get one free. New users of the Greggs App also get a free hot drink of their choice when they register and they'll get a free sweet treat to celebrate their birthday each year.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sam Smith, Kesha, Anna Delvey sit front row for Christian Cowan at NYFW
NEW YORK — As day turned to night in Manhattan, New York Fashion Week proved it would stop for no one (no matter how bad those heels were hurting your feet). With a over-the-top ensembles and a '60s-mod feel, models strutted by a star-studded front row at Christian Cowan's fashion show Friday night. Singer Sam Smith, who is dating Cowan, sat alongside fellow singer-songwriter Kesha. Smith wore a dark suit off the runway, printed with an oversized burgundy polka dot patten, leaning in to whisper to Kesha periodically. He paired the look with a full beard, curled mustache and rimless spectacles. Kesha sported her signature bleach-blonde locks wet and slicked back. She wore knee-high boots, '90s-style black shades and a black lace getup covered by an electric purple cape. The two were joined front row by designer Jeffrey Williams, singer King Princess, actor Cole Escola, model Coco Rocha, singer Ari Lennox and singer Crystal Waters. Elon Musk's model mom Maye Musk walks runway at fashion week amid ongoing Trump drama Keke Palmer stuns at New York Fashion Week: See her looks Also spotted at the show was Anna Delvey, the scammer-turned-socialite who rose to fame after an exposé in Vanity Fair and her 2019 conviction for grand larceny that inspired the hit Netflix miniseries "Inventing Anna.". After her brief stint last year on "Dancing with the Stars," Delvey popped up at the show, pairing her shredded sequin skirt with a beige tank top and her ankle monitor. It was NYFW that first brought Delvey to the city and introduced her to the upper crust crowd she would later defraud. Cowan, a British-born designer, pulled off a 7:30 p.m. show, one of the last of the presentations before the afterparties began – including his own. Smith, Kesha, Williams and more were spotted at Casa Cipriani in downtown Manhattan, tucked into the VIP section of a small dance party that got more raucous as the night progressed. House music legend Waters hit the stage at the fête with two dancers dressed in black vinyl and filled with energy, performing her dance music classics including "Gypsy Woman," "100% Pure Love" and "Destination Calabria." Like the party, Cowan's fall/winter 2025 collection was also a high-impact and energetic aberration from the traditional, featuring dramatics down the runway as models paused and contorted, shimmying in robotic motions. That same counter-culture vibe was present in the fashion itself as models donned teased wigs, color-pop patterns, and sometimes even stilettos as skirt fabric. NYFW: Whoopi Goldberg, Katie Holmes join star-studded front row at Christian Siriano show "Building this brand has been, and continues to be, the greatest pleasure of my life. I've had the opportunity to tell stories, explore aesthetics ranging from commercial to avant-garde, and take our customers on joyful journeys," Cowan said in the show notes. "It's in the creation of these collections that I find the greatest joy, working with my incredible team and atelier." Contributing: Anika Reed This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Sam Smith takes in partner Christian Cowan's show with Kesha at NYFW
