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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- Automotive
- North Wales Live
Scott Mills launches UK-first podcast
Radio DJ Scott Mills has launched the UK's first podcast for van drivers. The star has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Vans to launch the Under the Bonnet podcast, a series of 30minute episodes in conversation with celebrities and guests to understand what makes Britain's van drivers tick. Scott, 52, whose dad Pete ran a removals company and drove a van, recorded the series discussed everything from his enduring love of service stations to the changing face of van drivers. The series, which has been launched to celebrate 30 years of the Sprinter, also delves into findings from the second annual Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet report, which found conversations about potholes have overtaken football as the number one ice-breaker when talking to a stranger. The first episode of the Under the Bonnet podcast sees Scott in conversation with BBC Celebrity MasterChef judge and food critic Grace Dent, who reveals that her guilty pleasure is dining out at a motorway service station. In the second episode Scott opens up about his own mental health challenges as he talks to van driver David Curtis about the mental load of life on the road. The Mercedes-Benz Van Under the Bonnet report reveals 65% of van drivers have suffered from depression or anxiety. Scott said: 'As a child, I spent hours sitting in front of my dad's van, so recording a podcast in a Sprinter wasn't strange for me at all. Having grown up around it, I've seen first hand the invaluable role van drivers play in the UK. I'm proud to bring the Under the Bonnet podcast to the van driver community who work so hard around the clock to keep our businesses moving, our shops stocked and our deliveries made." Iain Forsyth, Managing Director at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK said: 'Scott Mills is the voice of the UK in the mornings so who better to become the voice of our Under the Bonnet podcast as we mark 30 years of the iconic Sprinter van. Since we launched the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 1995 the world has changed and so have our van drivers. Back then drivers only had radio for company. Our Under the Bonnet research shows its podcasts they now switch on, so it made sense to create a dedicated podcast just for our drivers that talks to them about the challenges they face day-to-day. 'We're really excited to launch the Under the Bonnet podcast to shine our full beams on the reality of van life.'
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Wales Online
Scott Mills launches UK-first podcast
Scott Mills launches UK-first podcast The DJ is intervieiwing celebrities about everything from service stations to potholes Radio DJ Scott Mills has launched the UK's first podcast for van drivers. The star has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Vans to launch the Under the Bonnet podcast, a series of 30minute episodes in conversation with celebrities and guests to understand what makes Britain's van drivers tick. Scott, 52, whose dad Pete ran a removals company and drove a van, recorded the series discussed everything from his enduring love of service stations to the changing face of van drivers. The series, which has been launched to celebrate 30 years of the Sprinter, also delves into findings from the second annual Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet report, which found conversations about potholes have overtaken football as the number one ice-breaker when talking to a stranger. The first episode of the Under the Bonnet podcast sees Scott in conversation with BBC Celebrity MasterChef judge and food critic Grace Dent, who reveals that her guilty pleasure is dining out at a motorway service station. In the second episode Scott opens up about his own mental health challenges as he talks to van driver David Curtis about the mental load of life on the road. The Mercedes-Benz Van Under the Bonnet report reveals 65% of van drivers have suffered from depression or anxiety. Scott said: 'As a child, I spent hours sitting in front of my dad's van, so recording a podcast in a Sprinter wasn't strange for me at all. Having grown up around it, I've seen first hand the invaluable role van drivers play in the UK. I'm proud to bring the Under the Bonnet podcast to the van driver community who work so hard around the clock to keep our businesses moving, our shops stocked and our deliveries made." Article continues below Iain Forsyth, Managing Director at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK said: 'Scott Mills is the voice of the UK in the mornings so who better to become the voice of our Under the Bonnet podcast as we mark 30 years of the iconic Sprinter van. Since we launched the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 1995 the world has changed and so have our van drivers. Back then drivers only had radio for company. Our Under the Bonnet research shows its podcasts they now switch on, so it made sense to create a dedicated podcast just for our drivers that talks to them about the challenges they face day-to-day. 'We're really excited to launch the Under the Bonnet podcast to shine our full beams on the reality of van life.'
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EastEnders stars Kat Slater and Alfie Moon to marry for THIRD time on soap 20 years after first tying the knot
The couple look far from overjoyed in these first-look pictures HERE FUMES THE BRIDE EastEnders stars Kat Slater and Alfie Moon to marry for THIRD time on soap 20 years after first tying the knot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASTENDERS' Kat Slater struggles to veil her emotions as she marries Alfie Moon for a THIRD time. The on-off lovers, played by Jessie Wallace and Shane Richie, are set to tie the knot again more than two decades after first saying 'I do'. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 Kat Slater and groom Alfie Moon on the Square Credit: BBC 7 The EastEnders couple getting married back in 2005 Credit: BBC In one of this week's episodes, Kat is stunned when Alfie pops the question – and planning for the big day soon begins. But trouble is quickly looming – and the couple look far from overjoyed in these first-look pictures. There is even a chance Kat may not go through with it. The couple first married in the 2003 Christmas special, with Kat's dream of a white wedding coming true thanks to a snow machine Alfie hired for the occasion. They were ripped apart a year later when Kat's jealous ex, Andy Hunter, threatened to kill Alfie unless Kat slept with him. The pair divorced then remarried in 2014 – but that didn't last either. Kat subsequently had a brief failed marriage to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) before reuniting with Alfie. Let's hope it's third time lucky. EastEnders legend goes viral on TikTok with 16 year old clip from fitness DVD that's leaving fans HORRIFIED 7 Kat Slater struggles to veil her emotions as she marries Alfie Credit: BBC JAMIE: ENEMIES? GORD NO 7 Jamie Oliver has assured fans his long-running feud with Gordon Ramsay is not back on Credit: Disney General Entertainment Con DESPITE describing Gordon Ramsay as a 'psychopath' in a viral social media clip earlier this year, Jamie Oliver has assured fans their long-running feud is not back on. The chefs fell out in 2009 when Gordon referred to his TV rival as a 'one-pot wonder', later labelling him a 'mere cook'. Jamie hit back that the Hell's Kitchen hothead was 'jealous' of his career and was 'too busy shouting and screaming'. But Jamie has now told The Sunday Times Magazine: 'Me and Gordon are absolutely friends – our little berating decade is behind us. 'He's smashing life at the moment. He's doing things that no chef has ever done. 'We're on good terms, and long may it continue.' GRACE IS BURGER QUEEN 7 Celebrity MasterChef judge Grace Dent has some surprising secret tastes Credit: Getty SHE has dined at some of the world's top restaurants and is known for her withering put-downs of poor cuisine. But Celebrity MasterChef judge Grace Dent – tipped to replace Gregg Wallace when the show returns later this year – actually has some surprising secret tastes. She told Scott Mills on the Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet podcast: 'I do love fast food, especially in service stations. People go, 'Oh I hate Burger King it's horrible.' But it's not. It's delicious. 'You can't put a price on stopping at a bog-standard service station at 11am.' But Grace admits she can't really do it now, due to her links with posh nosh. She said: 'People will just take photos of me because it's so comical.' BEEB HAS FAITH IN SPIN-OFF 7 The BBC's Pilgrimage is getting a spin-off which will start filming this month Credit: BBC THE Beeb's Faith show Pilgrimage has played host to some interesting stars over the years, from Christine McGuinness to Neil Morrissey. Now I can reveal it's getting a spin-off which will start filming this month. The programme's creators CTVC are working on the similar BBC project, which takes a deeper dive into religions and beliefs. The show has yet to get an official title but filming is set to wrap at the end of this summer – so it could be on our screens around this time next year. Pilgrimage has delivered steady ratings since it debuted in 2018 with its first adventure across Spain. Since then, it's taken a group of celebs on various treks in countries ranging from Italy and Turkey to Switzerland and Scotland. HARRY'S MAGIC PLAN 7 Harry Moulding has been thinking about what's next for him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial HARRY MOULDING is already thinking about the future after triumphing on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday. The magician says his journey began when he was 11 years old and a conjurer came to his school. From that point Harry reckoned he was Harry Potter. He said of his teachers: 'I used to get my cards confiscated in class because I constantly wanted to perform my magic tricks to school friends. 'I'm sorry to the teachers who had to deal with my magic antics, but I hope they can see it was all worth it now. I'm grateful to my school. 'With the money, perhaps I can open the magic school, a BGT Hogwarts, and Simon Cowell could be the Dumbledor of BGTWarts.' I think he should come up with a catchier name though. LOVE Island has added another hunk to its roster just days before the new series kicks off – Londoner Tommy Bradley. An insider said: 'He's a cheeky chappy who enjoys a night out with the lads. "He's packed on serious muscle – so he's not just a personality hire.' MORE than three years after it last aired, Stranger Things is returning to Netflix for its final series. Four new episodes of the show, starring Millie Bobby Brown, will appear in November, with three more out on Christmas Day followed by the finale on New Year's Eve.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EastEnders stars Kat Slater and Alfie Moon to marry for THIRD time on soap 20 years after first tying the knot
EASTENDERS' Kat Slater struggles to veil her emotions as she marries Alfie Moon for a THIRD time. The on-off lovers, played by Advertisement 7 Kat Slater and groom Alfie Moon on the Square Credit: BBC 7 The EastEnders couple getting married back in 2005 Credit: BBC In one of this week's episodes, Kat is stunned when Alfie pops the question – and planning for the big day soon begins. But trouble is quickly looming – and the couple look far from overjoyed in these first-look pictures. There is even a chance Kat may not go through with it. The couple first married in the 2003 Christmas special, with Kat's dream of a white wedding coming true thanks to a snow machine Alfie hired for the occasion. Advertisement READ MORE ON EASTENDERS They were ripped apart a year later when Kat's jealous ex, Andy Hunter, threatened to kill Alfie unless Kat slept with him. The pair divorced then remarried in 2014 – but that didn't last either. Kat subsequently had a brief failed marriage to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) before reuniting with Alfie. Let's hope it's third time lucky. Advertisement Most read in Soaps EastEnders legend goes viral on TikTok with 16 year old clip from fitness DVD that's leaving fans HORRIFIED 7 Kat Slater struggles to veil her emotions as she marries Alfie Credit: BBC JAMIE: ENEMIES? GORD NO 7 Jamie Oliver has assured fans his long-running feud with Gordon Ramsay is not back on Credit: Disney General Entertainment Con DESPITE describing Gordon Ramsay as a 'psychopath' in a viral social media clip earlier this year, Jamie Oliver has assured fans their long-running feud is not back on. The chefs fell out in 2009 when Gordon referred to his TV rival as a 'one-pot wonder', later labelling him a 'mere cook'. Advertisement Jamie hit back that the Hell's Kitchen hothead was 'jealous' of his career and was 'too busy shouting and screaming'. But Jamie has now told The Sunday Times Magazine: 'Me and Gordon are absolutely friends – our little berating decade is behind us. 'He's smashing life at the moment. He's doing things that no chef has ever done. 'We're on good terms, and long may it continue.' Advertisement GRACE IS BURGER QUEEN 7 Celebrity MasterChef judge Grace Dent has some surprising secret tastes Credit: Getty SHE has dined at some of the world's top restaurants and is known for her withering put-downs of poor cuisine. But Celebrity MasterChef judge Grace Dent – tipped to replace Gregg Wallace when the show returns later this year – actually has some surprising secret tastes. She told Scott Mills on the Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet podcast: 'I do love fast food, especially in service stations. People go, 'Oh I hate Burger King it's horrible.' But it's not. It's delicious. Advertisement 'You can't put a price on stopping at a bog-standard service station at 11am.' But Grace admits she can't really do it now, due to her links with posh nosh. She said: 'People will just take photos of me because it's so comical.' BEEB HAS FAITH IN SPIN-OFF 7 The BBC's Pilgrimage is getting a spin-off which will start filming this month Credit: BBC Advertisement THE Beeb's Faith show Pilgrimage has played host to some interesting stars over the years, from Christine McGuinness to Neil Morrissey. Now I can reveal it's getting a spin-off which will start filming this month. The programme's creators CTVC are working on the similar BBC project, which takes a deeper dive into religions and beliefs. The show has yet to get an official title but filming is set to wrap at the end of this summer – so it could be on our screens around this time next year. Advertisement Pilgrimage has delivered steady ratings since it debuted in 2018 with its first adventure across Spain. Since then, it's taken a group of celebs on various treks in countries ranging from Italy and Turkey to HARRY'S MAGIC PLAN 7 Harry Moulding has been thinking about what's next for him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial HARRY MOULDING is already thinking about the future after triumphing on Britain's Got Talent on Saturday. Advertisement The magician says his journey began when he was 11 years old and a conjurer came to his school. From that point Harry reckoned he was Harry Potter. He said of his teachers: 'I used to get my cards confiscated in class because I constantly wanted to perform my magic tricks to school friends. 'I'm sorry to the teachers who had to deal with my magic antics, but I hope they can see it was all worth it now. I'm grateful to my school. Advertisement 'With the money, perhaps I can open the magic school, a BGT Hogwarts, and Simon Cowell could be the Dumbledor of BGTWarts.' I think he should come up with a catchier name though. LOVE Island has added another hunk to its roster just days before the new series kicks off – Londoner Tommy Bradley. An insider said: 'He's a cheeky chappy who enjoys a night out with the lads. Advertisement "He's packed on serious muscle – so he's not just a personality hire.' MORE than three years after it last aired, Stranger Things is returning to Netflix for its final series. Four new episodes of the show, starring Millie Bobby Brown, will appear in November, with three more out on Christmas Day followed by the finale on New Year's Eve.
