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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lorraine Kelly insists ‘I'm not done yet' after ITV slashes her show by 30mins and takes it off air for half the year
LORRAINE Kelly has insisted that she's 'not done yet' after ITV slashed her daytime show by 30 minutes. The legendary breakfast TV host has broken her silence after the commercial broadcaster announced its daytime massacre. 5 5 Lorraine, 65, has been appearing on ITV breakfast screens for over four decades. She joined the original breakfast TV station TV-am in 1994 as its Scotland Correspondent. When the Camden-based company lost its licence, she was one of only a few stars who made the switch to GMTV in 1993. Since then she has been a mainstay fixture on ITV screens in various iterations of the morning format. However, the commercial network has announced sweeping changes to its daytime output. From January, Lorraine will only take to the airwaves for 30 weeks of the year and for only half an hour at a time. Following the announcement, fears rose that the veteran presenter could quit the channel entirely. However, she insisted that she was not quite done yet when she spoke to Tom Kerridge on the Proper Tasty podcast. "I've been doing telly for over 40 years. It's mad isn't it? It's absolutely crazy," Lorraine remarked. "I started in breakfast telly in 1984, and I'm still getting away with it. Extraordinarily. Richard Madeley was facing GMB axe before crunch talks as another HUGE star 'is set to leave ITV' amid cuts bloodbath "40 years in TV last year was incredible. I got a BAFTA. "Here's a BAFTA for being alive." I thought, "Hang on a minute, I'm not done yet".' However, the star did allude that she likes to do different projects away from her She continued: "Not so much in the morning, but if I do a wee show on Channel 4, or The Last Leg, or something like that. You can be unleashed. And I quite like that. "You do have to have a self-edit button, and I'm finding mine is not operating as much as it should. ITV's daytime TV schedule changes in full Good Morning Britain will be extended by 30 minutes to run from 6am to 9.30am daily. Lorraine will run from 9.30am-10am, on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. During the weeks Lorraine is not on air, Good Morning Britain will run from 6am to 10am. This Morning will remain in its 10am-12.30pm slot on weekdays throughout the year. Loose Women will be in the 12.30-1.30pm slot, again on a seasonal basis for 30 weeks of the year. The changes will take effect from January 2026. Lorraine added: "So, when I'm sitting there and I look at something and I think, "Gosh, what an absolute k**b that person is," or how silly they are, I say it and I don't realise I've said it. So I have to watch." This comes after it was reported that Lorraine had refused an 'insulting offer' from bosses to sign a new contract. A source explained that she declined the opportunity to merge her daytime show with Good Morning Britain, and was 'prepared to walk away.' A new role titled 'Head of Lorraine' has also been created to oversee the daytime changes, but the contract only lasts for 12-months. 5 5
Metro
2 days ago
- Business
- Metro
M&S shoppers drooling over 'naughty' new desserts as 100 products added to range
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more Marks & Spencer has done it again folks and got everyone talking about its food — for a good reason. The retailer has launched more than 100 new or refreshed products in its Foodhall for summer, leaving many customers 'drooling'. First up, there's a brand new Shred N' Share Dine In deal which feeds four and consists of a slow cooked main and four sides for £20. Options for this include Carolina BBQ British Pork, British Chicken Shawarma and British Minced Beef Chilli for the main event, coupled with dishes like Spicy Rice, Chunky Chips, Green Goddess Slaw, Salsa Verde Potato Salad and Sweetcorn Ribs. And to round off your meal, there's a tempting selection of new desserts which people have been going absolutely wild over on social media. The sweet treat selection includes a UK first, as M&S combines cookies and cheesecake to create new Cookie Cups. Available in three flavours (Raspberry & White Chocolate, Extremely Chocolatey and Hazelnut Praline) they cost £2.69 each and are described as being a chewy cookie with smooth cheesecake filling. Each is topped with a sauce, chocolate chunks and various other goodies. They've also put new spins on classic pastries, launching Double Filled Lemon Eclairs (£3), which see choux pastry filled with whipped cream and lemon curd before being topped with a tangy lemon fondant. Tirami-choux Profiteroles (£4) have hit the chilled section too and as the name suggests these are choux pastries containing a coffee, mascarpone and a Marsala cream filling, with chocolate sauce on top. Tiramisu fans can also get their hands on new full-size twists on the Italian dessert, with a Limoncello version and a Hazelnut one (both £5.25). And for the pistachio lovers mini Pistachio Tiramisu pots are also being sold for £2 for two. Yum! Other new items in the supermarket include sauces like spicy mayo and a coffee BBQ glaze, as well as bottles of White Sangria, a gluten-free Korean Chicken Sandwich and various tortilla wraps including Nacho Spice, Spinach & Herb and Corn & Wheat Tacos. Chef Tom Kerridge has also launched a new M&S Collection Grill Range ahead of the warm weather and the line-up contains Burnt End Meatballs with Chipotle Sauce, Seven Spice Beef Koftas and Spiced Honey Spatchcock Chicken. Social media users have been raving over the new releases, with the Cookie Cups causing a particular stir online. In response to a post about them on the Snack News & Reviews page on Facebook, John Andrew said he was 'drooling', while Gemma Halbert commented: 'I need one of these pronto' and Jasmine Smith branded them as 'lush'. On Instagram, @sweetreviewsuk said: 'Wow, these look delicious!' and @golf_mamma proclaimed 'they were amazing'. Similarly, @sk86x thought the 'white chocolate one is absolutely incredible' and @bonbonbonia shared: 'This is very naughty and I like it.' Some also said they were 'yummy', would 'go down a treat' and they'd be 'great with a brew'. This comes after M&S recently were trumped by cheap sausages in a supermarket taste test. Nine supermarket own-brand sausages were pitted against each other as part of the test and compared to several popular brands too, like Heck and Jolly Hog. Ultimately, three ended up being named the superior 'best buys' of the lot and it was Lidl's Deluxe Pork Sausages (£2.49 for 400g) sausages that topped the rankings with a score of 77%. Consumers loved their 'juicy texture', 'perfect meaty flavour' and said the 'herb and spice seasoning that hit the spot'. More Trending However, it's worth noting that Lidl's sausages are pretty high in saturated fat. Two sausages contain 11.5g, which is more than half the recommended daily maximum for women and more than a third for men. M&S came in second place with the Collection British Outdoor Bred Pork Sausages (£4.50 for 400g) came in second place with an overall score of 75%. The priciest of the bunch, these were well-liked sausages with good pork flavour, juiciness and salt levels relished by three-quarters of the tasters. View More » Two-thirds said they enjoyed the texture, but while 58% said seasoning was well-balanced, the remainder were divided on whether it was too much or too little. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Gorgeous town in Portugal is a foodie paradise with flights from £27 MORE: McDonald's is axing two burgers — but '10/10′ menu item is finally returning MORE: Tesco introduces new car park perk for shoppers — but you'll need a Clubcard Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
English town home to the world's largest fish and chip shop to be connected to London for first time in 30 years
Plus, Sun Travel reveals our favourite seaside towns with famous art and award-winning beaches CHIP IN English town home to the world's largest fish and chip shop to be connected to London for first time in 30 years Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE seaside town with the world's biggest fish and chip shop is about to be much easier to get to. Plans have been submitted for Cleethorpes to get a new rail link to London - for the first time since 1992. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The seaside town is set to be connected to London with a new rail route 4 Cleethorpes is home to the world's biggest fish and chip shop Credit: Alamy If the route goes ahead, it will be 30 years since travellers last had a direct service between London King's Cross and the Lincolnshire town. The rail route will also stop at Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Thorne South, Crowle and Althorpe stations. Grand Central said it would have four return services per day - which equates to 775,000 seats per year between Cleethorpes, Grimsby and London Kings Cross. There are no dates firmed up yet, but Grand Central hopes to have the trains up and running by December 2026. Cleethorpes has been described as an 'underrated' seaside town in the UK, and is home to the world's biggest fish and chip shop. The chippy is called Papa's Fish & Chips and you'll find it on Cleethorpes Pier. It has a whopping 500 seats and visitors can take in views over the North Sea while enjoying a catch of the day. Papa's Fish and Chips has been serving customers for four generations, starting in 1966. The chippy uses a "secret recipe batter" for all of their fish which has been passed down since they opened. In 2022, Papa's Fish & Chips was crowned the nation's best chippy on BBC show The Best of British Takeaways, presented by Tom Kerridge. The up-and-coming English seaside town with cheap booze and huge beaches 4 Cleethorpes is also home to one of the UK's smallest pubs Credit: Alamy Battered cod and chips isn't all that Cleethorpes has to offer, it's also home to one of the smallest pubs in the UK. Called the Signal Box, the pub measures at 8ft by 8ft. Only six people can fit inside, which includes two bar staff - so there's only room for four punters. But don't fear, you don't have to queue up and wait for a space as outside is a beer garden that has room for 200 people. The former train station Signal Box was moved from Scunthorpe Steelworks to Cleethorpes in 1995 before being transformed in to a pub in 2006. Anyone wanting to see more of the seaside town should also take a ride on its miniature railway. It's been used since 1948 taking takes visitors from Lakeside Station (the railway's main terminal) to Kingsway Station next to Cleethorpes Promenade. The journey is two miles long and takes just 30 minutes, you'll get to see the Lincolnshire coastline and go over a viaduct. . Sun Travel reveals our favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London with Banksy art and award-winning beaches. And this Northern seaside town has been nicknamed the 'Lakeland Riviera' thanks to its warm microclimate.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
English town home to the world's largest fish and chip shop to be connected to London for first time in 30 years
THE seaside town with the world's biggest fish and chip shop is about to be much easier to get to. Plans have been submitted for Cleethorpes to get a new rail link to London - for the first time since 1992. 4 4 If the route goes ahead, it will be 30 years since travellers last had a direct service between London King's Cross and the Lincolnshire town. The rail route will also stop at Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Thorne South, Crowle and Althorpe stations. Grand Central said it would have four return services per day - which equates to 775,000 seats per year between Cleethorpes, Grimsby and London Kings Cross. There are no dates firmed up yet, but Grand Central hopes to have the trains up and running by December 2026. Cleethorpes has been described as an 'underrated' seaside town in the UK, and is home to the world's biggest fish and chip shop. The chippy is called Papa's Fish & Chips and you'll find it on Cleethorpes Pier. It has a whopping 500 seats and visitors can take in views over the North Sea while enjoying a catch of the day. Papa's Fish and Chips has been serving customers for four generations, starting in 1966. The chippy uses a "secret recipe batter" for all of their fish which has been passed down since they opened. In 2022, Papa's Fish & Chips was crowned the nation's best chippy on BBC show The Best of British Takeaways, presented by Tom Kerridge. The up-and-coming English seaside town with cheap booze and huge beaches 4 Battered cod and chips isn't all that Cleethorpes has to offer, it's also home to one of the smallest pubs in the UK. Called the Signal Box, the pub measures at 8ft by 8ft. Only six people can fit inside, which includes two bar staff - so there's only room for four punters. But don't fear, you don't have to queue up and wait for a space as outside is a beer garden that has room for 200 people. The former train station Signal Box was moved from Scunthorpe Steelworks to Cleethorpes in 1995 before being transformed in to a pub in 2006. Anyone wanting to see more of the seaside town should also take a ride on its miniature railway. It's been used since 1948 taking takes visitors from Lakeside Station (the railway's main terminal) to Kingsway Station next to Cleethorpes Promenade. The journey is two miles long and takes just 30 minutes, you'll get to see the Lincolnshire coastline and go over a viaduct. . Sun Travel reveals our favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London with Banksy art and award-winning beaches. And this Northern seaside town has been nicknamed the 'Lakeland Riviera' thanks to its warm microclimate.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tom Kerridge shuts his trendy Chelsea Butcher's Tap and Grill pub just 18 months after opening
Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge has shut his west London pub just 18 months after opening it and six months after he warned that Rachel Reeves 's Budget would decimate the hospitality industry. Mr Kerridge only opened the doors to the Butcher's Tap and Grill in Chelsea in December 2023 following the success of the original pub in Buckinghamshire, but it is set to serve its last customers this weekend. Housed in a two-storey Victorian property, the pub sold food such as gourmet burgers and hot dogs while the bar offered a variety of craft beers. It racked up an impressive four star rating on TripAdvisor with many praising its steak offerings which led one reviewer to label it 'a meat eaters delight'. But rising costs and a decrease in demand led to Mr Kerridge deciding to close the shop. A spokesman for the chef told The Standard: 'The team has worked hard to make the concept work but nothing is a given in the challenging climate hospitality businesses now face. 'Increasing costs demand a match in revenue and turnover that has not materialised at the site, providing an opportunity to regroup, rethink and rebuild. 'The group remains confident it can learn from the experiences in Chelsea and adapt to create something great.' The closure comes less six months after Mr Kerridge warned the Budget would have a 'catastrophic effect' on his industry. The chef had previously endorsed Labour at the General Election and was one of 120 business figures who signed an open letter in May saying it was time to 'give Labour a chance'. But in December last year Mr Kerridge said the rise in employers' National Insurance payments imposed by Rachel Reeves would lead to a 'huge amount of closures' in the hospitality sector. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp seized on his comments, saying: 'Labour tricked businesspeople like Tom into supporting them at the election by pretending they had no plans to significantly raise taxes.' Mr Kerridge had said he faced additional costs of about £850 a year for each of his 200 staff - totalling £170,000.
