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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
We live in ‘UK's most BORING seaside town' with barren, deck chair-less beaches & no arcade in site… but celebs love it
A HISTORIC seaside town has been voted the "most boring" in the UK because its pier is too short and it lacks classic beach attractions. Despite featuring in a host of BBC shows, the village's barren Victorian-era jetty finished bottom of a national seaside league table. Advertisement 8 Kilcreggan, Scotland, has been branded Britain's most boring pier Credit: Alamy 8 The 63-yard jetty has featured in a host of BBC shows and podcasts Credit: Getty 8 It placed last in a recent survey of 60 seaside piers Credit: Getty Kilcreggan, situated on the stunning Rosneath Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, was branded Britain's most boring pier. At the end of the town's pier, instead of arcades and ice cream, there lies a small collection of old photos. A recent Winning town Southend-on-Sea, which has previously been dubbed the "British Miami", scored 540 points. Advertisement Read more News But Kilcreggan, which is located on the "Costa del Dull", limped in last with just 78 points. The league table has caused fury among locals, including Bargain Hunt presenter Roo Irvine, who have come out swinging in defence of their home village. The Beeb star's antique shop sits across the road from the town's jetty, which is just 63 yards long. Roo defended the pier's crucial location, which acts as a vital transportation hub to access neighbouring villages, including Gourock. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive Blasting the pier's low score, she fumed: "Kilcreggan is good for the soul. "Ours is not your traditional seaside pier so no surprise it got a low score. The UK's best beach bar – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails 'But there are no towels on deckchairs here, and even the seagulls are friendlier. 'It's a Victorian pier in full working order, which is credit to how well it's been maintained. Advertisement 'This beautiful village still has a pub, café, post office, butcher's and doctor's. 'Kilcreggan pier has its own place and reason for being. 'What other pier means you can get across for a day out in the town in just 13 minutes, saving you a three-hour round trip in the car? "It's keeping our peninsulas connected.' Advertisement The historic port town has featured on the BBC numerous times in antique shows such as Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip. 8 Locals have praised the historic port's crucial transport links Credit: Getty 8 There is a small collection of photos at the end of the pier Credit: Getty It is also the focus of an episode of the Scottish Island adventure podcast, which includes an interview with Roo. Advertisement The pier is also used as a backdrop for the movie Borges And Me, starring Bond baddie and X-Men actor Holidaymaker Jenny Park hailed the port for being "untainted". She added: 'It's a functioning pier that does its job. 'I don't know what else it's supposed to do, but maybe a refreshment kiosk would improve it. Advertisement "I grew up going to tacky piers like "Kilcreggan's brings you to a nice little place – it's got its charm and is untainted.' The winning pier, in Essex town Southend-on-Sea, stretches more than a mile into sea. Hotels in the area have opened their doors to some of the UK's most popular TV personalities. Advertisement Earlier this year, Fool Me Once star Michelle Keegan was spotted there with her husband Mark Wright and their baby, Palma. The Netflix actress spent her first Mother's Day as a mum at the It has also hosted Gary Barlow , Tyson Fury , and TOWIE stars including Frankie Essex. And locals have left glowing reviews of the idyllic beach town where VIPs are spotted on the regular. Advertisement 8 Southend-on-Sea's pier stretches more than a mile into sea Credit: Getty 8 Hotels in the area have opened their doors to some of the UK's most popular TV personalities Credit: Getty 8 VIPs are regularly spotted in the idyllic seaside town Credit: Getty They are no strangers to stardom as it's scenic landscape makes it a highly sought-after area for film sets. Advertisement From The Walking Dead to Wonder Woman, the hometown of Helen Mirren has almost made it on the big screen as much as those who hang out there. Recently was spotted filming an advert near the pier.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
We live in ‘UK's most BORING seaside town' with barren, deck chair-less beaches & no arcade in site… but celebs love it
The picturesque port town has been branded the "Costa del Dull" BEACH BORE We live in 'UK's most BORING seaside town' with barren, deck chair-less beaches & no arcade in site… but celebs love it Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HISTORIC seaside town has been voted the "most boring" in the UK because its pier is too short and it lacks classic beach attractions. Despite featuring in a host of BBC shows, the village's barren Victorian-era jetty finished bottom of a national seaside league table. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Kilcreggan, Scotland, has been branded Britain's most boring pier Credit: Alamy 8 The 63-yard jetty has featured in a host of BBC shows and podcasts Credit: Getty 8 It placed last in a recent survey of 60 seaside piers Credit: Getty Kilcreggan, situated on the stunning Rosneath Peninsula on the west coast of Scotland, was branded Britain's most boring pier. At the end of the town's pier, instead of arcades and ice cream, there lies a small collection of old photos. A recent Telegraph survey of 60 seaside piers across the country awarded points for attractions on offer and how far they stretch out into sea. Winning town Southend-on-Sea, which has previously been dubbed the "British Miami", scored 540 points. But Kilcreggan, which is located on the "Costa del Dull", limped in last with just 78 points. The league table has caused fury among locals, including Bargain Hunt presenter Roo Irvine, who have come out swinging in defence of their home village. The Beeb star's antique shop sits across the road from the town's jetty, which is just 63 yards long. Roo defended the pier's crucial location, which acts as a vital transportation hub to access neighbouring villages, including Gourock. Blasting the pier's low score, she fumed: "Kilcreggan is good for the soul. "Ours is not your traditional seaside pier so no surprise it got a low score. The UK's best beach bar – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails 'But there are no towels on deckchairs here, and even the seagulls are friendlier. 'It's a Victorian pier in full working order, which is credit to how well it's been maintained. 'This beautiful village still has a pub, café, post office, butcher's and doctor's. 'Kilcreggan pier has its own place and reason for being. 'What other pier means you can get across for a day out in the town in just 13 minutes, saving you a three-hour round trip in the car? "It's keeping our peninsulas connected.' The historic port town has featured on the BBC numerous times in antique shows such as Bargain Hunt and Antiques Road Trip. 8 Locals have praised the historic port's crucial transport links Credit: Getty 8 There is a small collection of photos at the end of the pier Credit: Getty It is also the focus of an episode of the Scottish Island adventure podcast, which includes an interview with Roo. The pier is also used as a backdrop for the movie Borges And Me, starring Bond baddie and X-Men actor Alan Cumming, which was released in December last year. Holidaymaker Jenny Park hailed the port for being "untainted". She added: 'It's a functioning pier that does its job. 'I don't know what else it's supposed to do, but maybe a refreshment kiosk would improve it. "I grew up going to tacky piers like Skegness, which I didn't like. "Kilcreggan's brings you to a nice little place – it's got its charm and is untainted.' The winning pier, in Essex town Southend-on-Sea, stretches more than a mile into sea. Hotels in the area have opened their doors to some of the UK's most popular TV personalities. Earlier this year, Fool Me Once star Michelle Keegan was spotted there with her husband Mark Wright and their baby, Palma. The Netflix actress spent her first Mother's Day as a mum at the Roslin Beach Hotel on Thorpe Bay. It has also hosted Gary Barlow, Tyson Fury, Denise van Outen, and TOWIE stars including Frankie Essex. And locals have left glowing reviews of the idyllic beach town where VIPs are spotted on the regular. 8 Southend-on-Sea's pier stretches more than a mile into sea Credit: Getty 8 Hotels in the area have opened their doors to some of the UK's most popular TV personalities Credit: Getty 8 VIPs are regularly spotted in the idyllic seaside town Credit: Getty They are no strangers to stardom as it's scenic landscape makes it a highly sought-after area for film sets. From The Walking Dead to Wonder Woman, the hometown of Helen Mirren has almost made it on the big screen as much as those who hang out there. Recently West Ham star Michail Antonio was spotted filming an advert near the pier.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
App hacks, free doughnuts and bakery Happy Hour… the insider's guide to Lidl that could save you £679 a year
Read on to find out how to get a 5KG box of veg for just £1.50 LIDL ON PRICE App hacks, free doughnuts and bakery Happy Hour… the insider's guide to Lidl that could save you £679 a year Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS love snapping up a bargain or grabbing free food at their local Lidl - but even the most savvy shoppers might be missing out on some of the best secret deals. Although the supermarket is already known for its affordable prices, there are plenty of clever ways to save even more money or even get items for FREE. 4 Lidl is affordable but there are ways to save even more money at the supermarket Credit: Getty 4 Lidl shoppers in the know can get their hands on free doughnuts and sweet treats Credit: Alamy 4 You can grab secret discounts and hidden deals with our top tips Credit: Alamy Here we explain how to cut the cost of your weekly shop - and save up to £679 a year at Lidl. Discount deal Lidl is known for its low prices, but you could save even more money with the Lidl Plus app. Customers who download the app can access exclusive weekly offers and deals, which are automatically applied at the checkout. The discounts are generous and could save you up to 25% on popular items including baked goods, ice creams and ready meals. At time of writing, an 80g bag of Flying Goose Sriracha Prawn Crackers cost £1.49 - 50p less than their normal price of £1.99. Meanwhile, you could save 50p on a box of ten Vitasia Fortune Cookies, which would set you back £1.49. In total, shoppers who used the Lidl Plus app last month would have saved up to £235. Coupon king You can also access personalised discounts and coupons through the Lidl Plus app. These are tailored to your shopping habits and need to be activated before you reach the checkout. At the time of writing, Lidl was offering three Bakery Almond Croissants for £1.50 - saving you 57p. If you used similar deals every week you would save £29.64. So Rewarding If you use the Lidl Plus app regularly, then you can unlock rewards for hitting certain spending targets. For example, you could get a free sweet treat when you spend just £10 a month. Items to always buy at Lidl Meanwhile, if you spend £250 in one month, then you will earn 10% off your next shop. This would save you £6 on a £60 weekly shop. If you got this deal once a month, then you would save £72 after a year. Flavour of the week Lidl often runs weekly offers, which can help you save big on some of your favourite foods. Every week, the supermarket runs a different theme, with food from countries around the world. Insider's guide to the best time to shop at Lidl Former Lidl manager Roo Dhissou reveals her tips to bag the best bargains at the supermarket. Speaking on 24 Hours in Lidl, she revealed how to get up to 60 per cent off full price items. Roo said there is a specific time to get more value for money, but you need to act fast. The best time to shop in the nationwide stores is between 4-5pm, when the orange sticker markdowns begin to appear. Roo said: "They have set points in the day where you do a check and a refill with whatever has been left out. "You'll actually see them being marked down, so you'll be able to get them before they go back out onto the shelves. "They're not marked down on the day like other supermarkets, they're marked down two days before, generally." 4 The supermarket has deals on cupboard essentials including pasta and couscous Credit: Getty Images - Getty Greek, French and Italian week are popular and can be a good opportunity for you to stock up on items including pasta and cous cous. But keep an eye out for XXL week, which could help you to save big on cupboard essentials. In its most recent XXL week it sold a box of 16 Bon Gelati Mini ice creams for £3.89 In comparison a standard pack of 12 would usually set you back £3.09 - meaning you would save 18p during XXL week. If you bought ten items during XXL week then you would save £1.80. Happy Hour If you enjoy tucking into a doughnut or a croissant, then pop into your nearest Lidl on your way home from work. The supermarket runs a bakery happy hour every day from 7pm onwards as part of its pledge to reduce food waste. You can get your hands on a croissant for 20% less than the normal price - saving you around 10p. If you used this deal once a week, then you would save £5.20 a year. Feeling fruity Lidl is known for its cheap fruit and veg but did you know you could save even more on cupboard essentials in the morning? The supermarket puts out 5kg boxes of wonky fruit and veg for just £1.50 every morning. This could save you around £3.50 compared to buying all the items separately. Lidl also runs weekly offers on six fruits and vegetables, depending on what is in season. At time of writing you could get a 400g box of closed cup mushrooms for 99p - 30p less than their normal price. The offers change every seven days, so check the Lidl Plus App, website or weekly leaflet to avoid being disappointed. If you used both of those deals once a week then you would save around £275.60 a year. Middle of Lidl Everyone knows about the "Middle of Lidl", the area of the store where you'll find random stuff that you didn't realise you need, at great prices. My Lidl tips as a deals expert TOM Church, co-founder of discount website shares his top tips to save money at Lidl. Look out for red sticker discounted products. These are usually marked down later in the day, so shopping just before closing is your best chance of scoring these heavily marked down products. If you buy just one item at Lidl, you can play 'Spin to Win' in the Lidl Plus app. This gives you the chance to win money off coupons, free bakery items, or even a £10 voucher. There's no minimum spend on the item you need to buy to play, so you can spend as little as possible and win up to £10 back to spend on your shopping. Also, right now on Lidl's Instagram they have a competition running to win a Lidl Gold Bakery card. All you have to do is comment on the post. If you win, you'll get a free Lidl bakery item every day! But did you know you can check what will be in the section in advance? You can check the items coming to Middle of Lidl online and see the exact date they land in store. This is a great way to plan your trip and only get the bargains you need. The Middle of Lidl is refreshed every Thursday and Sunday. At the time of writing you could get your hands on a Playtive Shark Arch Water Slide for £14.99 - down from £19.99. Other popular items include DIY tools, sports equipment and kitchen utensils. If you bought one of these items just once a month then you would save £60 a year. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Thousands of people watch me clean online - daily shower hack is game-changer'
As someone who used to have a messy room when they were younger, Roo Day has turned things around and has become known to hundreds of thousands online for her nifty cleaning hacks With more than 850,000 followers on Instagram, Roo Day is known for her nifty cleaning hacks and motivational videos. Whether she's seeing how much she can clean in 60 minutes, deep cleaning her dishwasher or adding vacuum lines to her velvet sofa, the 'cleanfluencer' has the motivation to do household chores that many of us dread. But it hasn't always been the case. "When I was younger, my room was honestly the biggest mess. I was the girl who would have cups of tea that would grow their own life forms in every room. Genuinely, all of my friends love to bring that up. I tell everyone on the internet that at the first opportunity," she says. "I feel like for me, I'm just not a naturally clean, tidy person. It's something that I've had to really, really teach myself, and it's something that came with me being more house-proud. Once you were like paying the bills and you have the house yourself, you suddenly do then become a lot more house-proud. It's something that I've really grown at as I've grown up." As part of her cleaning routine, fans of Roo will recognise her famous one-hour speed cleans. In a bid to take the dreaded overwhelming feeling that can come with tackling a huge tidy up, Roo gives herself 60 minutes to see just how much she can clean when up against the timer. She sticks a timer on her iPad and takes her followers along for the ride - and people are hooked. 'The motivation is the fact that it is only one hour. I think if you're not limiting yourself to an hour, the amount that I get done could easily take you a few hours. I found that I was taking two, three hours to get the same amount done that I was getting done if I just put myself under that time limit and if I put my phone away," she says. 'If I didn't have the timer, I'd probably sit down, have a little doom scroll, get distracted and find something else to do. Whereas when I'm on a time limit I'm like, no, this is just my one solid hour to do it. I think people can really amaze themselves with the amount that they are able to get done in an hour.' As Roo knows all too well, some tasks simply add up. Where at first you may think it'll take an hour to sort the entire bathroom out, three hours in you realise you're nowhere near finishing. However, that's where Roo says acceptance is important. 'It's about saying, okay, all I have is an hour right now. I'm going to start it, I'm going to do the best I can. If you start cleaning your bathroom and you didn't actually do the shower, you did not actually manage to deep clean the toilet, that's okay. You can come back to that another day. It's just about doing your best in an hour and being fine with what you didn't get done. There's always tomorrow to come back,' she explains. As well as sharing her handy – and relatable – cleaning and lifestyle hacks online, Roo has written the book Getting Sh*t Done. Just like her social media pages, the book is bursting with advice on how we can get the maximum done in the shortest time frame and break down everyday tasks into small, stackable habits. 'One thing that I find incredibly useful is weaving it amongst your day and habit stacking it in. Every time you're making yourself a tea or brewing yourself a coffee, use the time the kettle's boiling to unload the dishwasher. Or after you've had a shower, give it a quick wipe over. I feel like a lot of people will stand there and zone out in the shower, but I zone out while I'm scrubbing,' she says. 'It's finding ways to tie your cleaning habits to existing things that you're already doing. It's such a good way to fit in as much as you can throughout the day.' Getting Sh*t Done by Roo Day (£16.99) is out now
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Why you should keep dogs out of water after couple's beloved pet dies after walk
Hannah May Washington and Jordan Shearman have urged dog owners to be extra careful on walks after the death of tragic Cocker Spaniel Roo. If you're out on a walk with your dog on a hot day - and they seem to be fairly common at the moment - it's only natural that your furry friend might want to splash into a burn or pond to cool off. And as long as there are no superfast currents or hidden drops, surely they'll be fine, right? Not necessarily. One couple sadly said goodbye to their beloved pet after a seemingly innocent dook in a lake. And they are warning all dog owners to be careful when around water with their pooches, just in case the worst could happen to them too, Wiltshire Live reports. Hannah May Washington and boyfriend Jordan Shearman were out in Anton Lankes in Andover, Hampshire, on April 30, 2022, with one-year-old Cocker Spaniel Roo. Their pup loved splashing around in the water on their regular walks there, but there was something amiss on this trip. The couple said: "We have taken Roo to the lakes many times before, but not so much recently, and did notice that a lot of the areas he would usually swim, was incredibly dirty, much more so than normal, so we didn't spend so much time swimming in those areas, however he did jump in briefly for a lot of them" Anton Lakes sits just north of Andover, and boasts a river and a lake within its nature reserve. Despite its beauty, it was suspected that there may have been blue-green algae in the water, which is deadly to dogs. According to the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, the substance is a type of bacteria which can produce toxic chemicals that are very harmful to both humans and animals. It naturally occurs in lakes, ponds, canals, rivers, and reservoirs. UKCEH said: "They are particularly a health risk during warm summer months when their concentrations increase in the water to form blooms and scums on the surface. This can look like green or turquoise wispy paint, green scum or clumps of green particles". Roo's walk seemed to be fairly normal until the pup's eyes appeared a bit droopy towards the end of the trip. The couple said: "We figured he had gotten too much water in his eyes so we decided to end the walk and return to the car". But on the way home, Hannah "knew straight away something was wrong" as the dog was unsettled and struggling to stand up. They rushed Roo straight to Strathmore Veterinary Clinic. Hannah said: "While in my arms Roo began to have fits, struggling to breath, foaming at the mouth, it was the worst experience of my life having to hold him, speaking to him, telling him mummy and daddy loved him." But in the 15 minutes it took to get to the vets, the Cocker Spaniel pup had become worryingly pale and struggling to breathe. His heart then stopped beating and, around 7pm that day, Roo tragically passed away. Hannah said: "Our worst nightmare had officially happened, our precious, young, baby Roo had lost his life, so suddenly." The couple, who were 23 and 24 at the time, had just celebrated one year living together in their first home. Speaking about Roo, Hannah said: "He was everything in our lives, quite literally. Our lives, our habits, our plans, revolved around our lovely pup, and so I can't even begin to describe the pain we are in." Hannah and Jordan shared their story as a warning to dog owners about the dangers of blue-green algae, and how deadly it can be. Test Valley Borough Council tested the water in the days after Roo's death, issuing a warning to locals to "please keep dogs out of the water" at Anton Lakes. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. At the time, Councillor Phil North said: 'As a fellow dog owner, I was extremely saddened to hear about Roo's passing following a walk at Anton Lakes. "Although no cause of death has been confirmed with the council, following feedback from the vet we are taking a precautionary approach and are working with the Environment Agency to test the water for blue-green algae. 'This algae occurs naturally in bodies of freshwater but can be potentially dangerous to people and their pets. We are hoping to receive the results of the tests by the end of next week, and while we await the outcome, we are recommending that people and pets stay out of the water. Residents and pet owners can find out more about blue-green algae and its effects via the Kennel Club website.' In August that year, Miniature Jack Russell Maple also died after a walk at Anton Lakes. The water was tested again and "low levels" of blue-green algae were found. According to the Kennel Club the effects of blue-green algae on dogs may vary but there are some recognised effects including: dribbling tiredness vomiting and diarrhoea (both of which may be bloody) effects on the heart and blood pressure convulsions problems breathing organ failure They add that signs often start within an hour, but may occur within a few minutes, or can sometimes be delayed by a few days. Many cases are life threatening and dogs can die very quickly.
