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BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Sweet birthday celebrations for Newport Pagnell Services
A motorway service operator is celebrating 65 years since it opened its first outlet in the Break opened by the M1 at Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, in the summer of celebrate, food artist Michelle Wibowo created a bright yellow car entirely of cake - with the design based on the Austin Morris 1100, the most popular car at the Steele, operations director at the services chain, said so much had changed in the last 65 years, adding: "We're grateful we've been able to help travellers in this century and the last on their journeys across the UK." The specially made cake - which weighed in at 90kg (14 stone) - was later served to the staff at Newport Pagnell Services. In 1959, Motorway Service Ltd (a union consisting of Fortes and Blue Star) won the bid to build and operate the services at Newport before its launch, the then Ministry of Transport asked Blue Star to set up a temporary petrol station, which opened alongside a recovery truck and a temporary toilet block.A footbridge was installed in April 1960 during one of the first weekend motorway 15 August 1960, the northbound café opened, followed by The Grill & Griddle restaurant two days later. The footbridge and southbound area opened later on 30th who visited the restaurant enjoyed table service with a view of the new motorway. Welcome Break Newport Pagnell now has 24-hour service station, shower facilities, 28 fuel pumps - and 52 electric vehicle charging Steele said: "I wonder if the first people who stopped at Newport Pagnell way back in 1960 would have thought that in 65 years there would be electric cars, a variety of different food from across the globe at the roadside, and the opportunity to listen to your favourite tunes via your mobile phone." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Leah Williamson's Newport Pagnell mural updated after Euros win
A mural depicting Leah Williamson in her hometown has been updated to celebrate England's Euro 2025 art company MurWalls painted the tribute to the England captain at Farm Garages in 2022, after the Lionesses previously won the tournament, in her hometown of Newport Pagnell, have now added the words "history maker", "double European champion" and "so nice she lifted it twice" to the MurWalls artist who updated the work, known as Mr Meana, said: "The first England captain to lift a major trophy twice, and to do it overseas, kind of speaks for itself really." In May, part of the mural was whitewashed by an unidentified painter who claimed they had attempted to "tidy it up".It was later restored after locals raised £1,000 to have it Monday, Williamson joined the England women's football team for a reception at Downing Street, hosted by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner. MurWalls has been hired to paint murals of other lionesses such as Alessia Russo, Lauren James, Mary Earps, Millie Bright, and Chloe also installed a large portrait of Elton John on the side of his beloved Vicarage Road in about the portrait in Newport Pagnell, Mr Meana said: "Everybody's just shown it love, everybody's really appreciated it. "Just talking to the local people, you hear how much it means to them and how much she means to them, and it's just a beautiful thing to be a part of." Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lioness Leah Williamson's home town celebrates
Football fans have been celebrating in the home town of England captain Leah Williamson. The Lionesses retained their European crown by beating Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final of Euro 2025. About 1,000 people watched the match on a big screen in Williamson's home town Newport Pagnell, near Milton Keynes, with hundreds packed into its pubs. "What she's done is amazing - she's the first English person to lift two European trophies," said her brother Jacob Williamson. "I thought the first time would be the best time of my life - seeing her win again is the best thing in the world." England became the first nation to retain the women's Euros since Germany won six in a row from 1995 to 2013. They were captained by Williamson both times. In 2023 she opened a pitch in her honour at Newport Pagnell Town FC, where her career began. "The support she gets in Newport is mental, genuinely mental - the best thing is she's from Newport, the worst thing is she missed the penalty, but we'll let her off, we'll let her off," Mr Williamson joked. "What she's done for women's football is incredible - and I've never seen so many people celebrate before in my life." Paul Day, the town's mayor, was among the fans who screamed themselves hoarse with joy over the win, while watching it on a big screen set up in the town. "She is an inspirational leader and this town loves football, loves Leah Williamson and loves England because we are the European champions again," he said. "We've got knocking on 1,000 people here, people came down and I know all across the town in all the pubs and the clubs, people will also be going crazy for England and Leah Williamson." England will have a homecoming celebration for their historic triumph with fans at an event in central London on Tuesday. There will be an open-top bus procession along The Mall, which will start at 12:10 BST, ending with a staged ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace starting at around 12:30. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More on this story Williamson proud of 'relentless' England Lioness Leah Williamson opens pitch in hometown England 'rode luck but not lucky' - Williamson Related internet links UEFA Euro 2025
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lioness Leah Williamson's home town celebrates
Football fans have been celebrating in the home town of England captain Leah Williamson. The Lionesses retained their European crown by beating Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final of Euro 2025. About 1,000 people watched the match on a big screen in Williamson's home town Newport Pagnell, near Milton Keynes, with hundreds packed into its pubs. "What she's done is amazing - she's the first English person to lift two European trophies," said her brother Jacob Williamson. "I thought the first time would be the best time of my life - seeing her win again is the best thing in the world." England became the first nation to retain the women's Euros since Germany won six in a row from 1995 to 2013. They were captained by Williamson both times. In 2023 she opened a pitch in her honour at Newport Pagnell Town FC, where her career began. "The support she gets in Newport is mental, genuinely mental - the best thing is she's from Newport, the worst thing is she missed the penalty, but we'll let her off, we'll let her off," Mr Williamson joked. "What she's done for women's football is incredible - and I've never seen so many people celebrate before in my life." Paul Day, the town's mayor, was among the fans who screamed themselves hoarse with joy over the win, while watching it on a big screen set up in the town. "She is an inspirational leader and this town loves football, loves Leah Williamson and loves England because we are the European champions again," he said. "We've got knocking on 1,000 people here, people came down and I know all across the town in all the pubs and the clubs, people will also be going crazy for England and Leah Williamson." England will have a homecoming celebration for their historic triumph with fans at an event in central London on Tuesday. There will be an open-top bus procession along The Mall, which will start at 12:10 BST, ending with a staged ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace starting at around 12:30. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More on this story Williamson proud of 'relentless' England Lioness Leah Williamson opens pitch in hometown England 'rode luck but not lucky' - Williamson Related internet links UEFA Euro 2025
BBC News
28-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Newport Pagnell celebrates Lioness Leah Williamson's Euro success
Football fans have been celebrating in the home town of England captain Leah Williamson. The Lionesses retained their European crown by beating Spain 3-1 on penalties in the final of Euro 1,000 people watched the match on a big screen in Williamson's home town Newport Pagnell, near Milton Keynes, with hundreds packed into its pubs."What she's done is amazing - she's the first English person to lift two European trophies," said her brother Jacob Williamson. "I thought the first time would be the best time of my life - seeing her win again is the best thing in the world." England became the first nation to retain the women's Euros since Germany won six in a row from 1995 to were captained by Williamson both 2023 she opened a pitch in her honour at Newport Pagnell Town FC, where her career began. "The support she gets in Newport is mental, genuinely mental - the best thing is she's from Newport, the worst thing is she missed the penalty, but we'll let her off, we'll let her off," Mr Williamson joked. "What she's done for women's football is incredible - and I've never seen so many people celebrate before in my life." Paul Day, the town's mayor, was among the fans who screamed themselves hoarse with joy over the win, while watching it on a big screen set up in the town. "She is an inspirational leader and this town loves football, loves Leah Williamson and loves England because we are the European champions again," he said."We've got knocking on 1,000 people here, people came down and I know all across the town in all the pubs and the clubs, people will also be going crazy for England and Leah Williamson." England will have a homecoming celebration for their historic triumph with fans at an event in central London on will be an open-top bus procession along The Mall, which will start at 12:10 BST, ending with a staged ceremony in front of Buckingham Palace starting at around 12:30. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
