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Leader Live
6 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
Chester Northgate set to be new home of Maray restaurant
Maray, the independent, Liverpool-born restaurant group known for its vibrant Middle Eastern-via-Paris inspired sharing plates, carefully chosen wines and exceptional cocktails, will open at Chester's Northgate this winter. Taking inspiration from the Parisian arrondissement of Le Marais, a neighbourhood renowned for its bustling charm and queue-worthy falafel, Maray is already recognised as a go-to destination for exciting dishes and great atmosphere in both Liverpool and Manchester. Co-founder and managing director James Bates said: 'We're absolutely thrilled to be bringing our fourth Maray site to Chester. 'It's a city I have previously worked in and long admired, and we feel it shares a lot of the same spirit and character that made us fall in love with our first site in Bold Street. 'We can't wait to open the doors and become part of the community.' Tom White, co-founder and brand director said: 'We've worked closely with Cheshire West and Chester Council to find this lovely building and we're grateful for their support as we prepare to arrive. 'It's a really spacious site and we've got a surprise or two up our sleeves to bring something fresh and new to the people of Chester.' The new restaurant will feature a menu of long standing favourites such as the Disco Cauliflower; a much loved explosion of crisp cauliflower, harissa, tahini, zhug, pomegranate and sumac, their famous falafel, and Instagram's darling – a Medjool date bread and butter pudding. Maray also makes room for regular seasonal specials which are all served in the much-celebrated sharing style that sits at the heart of the Maray experience. Councillor Nathan Pardoe, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Regeneration and Digital Transformation, said: 'The arrival of Maray in Northgate is great news for Chester, bringing an innovative and fresh culinary concept to the city and creating new jobs. 'Thank you to Maray for choosing Chester to expand their business.' Tom Prescott, from Barker Proudlove, acted on behalf of the council and added: 'We are delighted to be able to secure Maray for Chester Northgate. Read more 'They have been a long-term target for the development and provide a strong fit by elevating the tenant mix while offering something new to the scheme.' The new opening will create jobs, from senior management down to entry-level positions and those interested in working on the exciting new launch are encouraged to get in touch via the careers page on the Maray website at The restaurant will open in the winter of 2025/2026 – you can sign up here for updates and information on the soft launch and opening events
Daily Record
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Kate Middleton's 'silver fox' aide is the talk of Wimbledon appearance
Princess Kate was joined by her private secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Tom White, in the royal box at Wimbledon over the weekend and he has had everyone talking since. Over the weekend at Wimbledon, Kate Middleton 's personal secretary has become the hot topic of conversation. The Princess of Wales graced Wimbledon for the first time this year on Saturday, attending the women's final. Kate was later joined by Prince William and kids Prince George and Princess Charlotte for Sunday's men's final. As patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Kate presented the victors and finalists of the women's event with their trophies. One moment saw the senior royal sharing a poignant moment with a visibly disheartened Amanda Asiminova by placing her hand on the American's arm and offering encouragement: "Keep your head high." Princess Kate's striking entrance into the royal box was met with applause on Saturday, yet her arrival became somewhat overshadowed by the presence of her secretary. Lieutenant Colonel Tom White accompanied the Princess, drawing significant attention during her eagerly awaited appearance, as reported by the Mirror. Admirers couldn't help but comment on the 36-year-old aide who sported a cream blazer with a shirt and tie, leading one spectator to tweet: "He's a fox!" Another followed suit, remarking: "I mean, silver fox." Further comments included some playful banter, with a post reading: "Well he sure is dishy," and another chiming in: "Flirt mode is on," accompanied by strings of heart-eyed emojis. A candid tweet from another fan questioned: "Is it a prerequisite for equerrys to be good looking?!" Lieutenant Colonel Tom White first joined the royal household in 2020 as the late Queen's Squire, serving until her passing in September 2022. He was the first commando of the royal marines to hold the title. In addition to his royal duties, he is also a skilled tennis player, bearing a striking resemblance to retired Wimbledon champion, Roger Federer, as stated by some fans. Prior to joining the Royal Family's staff, he served in Afghanistan in 2009, where he played a crucial role in preventing a school bombing in Helmland. Reports suggest that Princess Kate invited him to accompany her at a public engagement in 2023, and he was subsequently appointed to Prince William and Kate's household staff. Following the departure of her trusted aide Hannah Cockburn-Logie in October 2022, after two years of service, Kate had been without a private secretary. A private secretary for a member of the Royal Family is akin to their chief of staff, ensuring the smooth running of the royal's day-to-day activities, from coordinating royal engagements to briefing on meetings. Private secretaries also accompany the royals during public appearances, often standing a few feet away to keep a vigilant eye on security and fans.
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Kate Middleton's 'silver fox' private secretary leaves royal fans swooning as he makes a fleeting appearance at Wimbledon
Royal fans have gushed over the Princess of Wales 's private secretary following his appearance at Wimbledon yesterday. Kate, 43, delighted cheering crowds as she made a surprise appearance at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London to watch the Women's Final on Saturday. However, it wasn't just the royal who caught the public's attention, but also Kate's secretary, Lt. Col Tom White, who caused a buzz on social media, with one branding him a 'silver fox'. Yesterday, the 36-year-old put on a smart display in a double-breasted cream blazer with a shirt and tie. His appearance caused quite the stir online, with one writing, 'He's a Fox!'. Another added, 'I mean, Silver fox.' A third wrote, 'Okay, but the Princess of Wales's private secretary is,' followed by eye emojis. A fourth wrote, 'Flirt mode is on.' Tom previously served in Afghanistan and helped prevent a school bombing in Helmand. He joined Buckingham Palace in 2020 as an equerry to the late Queen Elizabeth II, before later becoming Kate's right-hand man. It comes after the Princess of Wales consoled a tearful Amanda Asiminova after she was thrashed in the most one-sided Wimbledon final since 1911. Kate placed her hand on the American's arm and told her to 'keep your head high' following the 23-year-old's 6-0, 6-0 loss to Iga Swiatek on Centre Court in just 57 minutes. The patron of the All England Lawn Tennis Club presented the runners-up trophy to the 13th seed who struggled to contain her tears. Anisimova had to briefly leave the court following her humbling at the hands of an inspired Swiatek, 24, as she recorded a double bagel scoreline in the women's final - the first in 114 years and for only the second time in the tournament's history. Anisimova said meeting Kate 'was the positive of today' and told how she had been 'really kind'. Speaking after the match, she said: 'It was such an honour to meet her. I wasn't sure if she was going to come out today, if she was going to be there, so it's just really nice to see her. 'She definitely had a few things to say that were making me emotional again.' A tearful Anisimova wiped away tears during her post-match interview on court as she praised Swiatek and said she had 'run out of gas a bit today'. She was playing in her first Wimbledon final and said 'she would never forget this experience'. Anisimova broke down again as she mentioned how her mother had flew in from America this morning to watch her. 'Thank you for being here and breaking the superstition of not flying in - it isn't why I lost here,' she joked. Anisimova: 'I know I didn't have enough today but I will keep putting in the work and I hope to be back here one day.' A victorious Swiatek, the first Polish woman to win Wimbledon, also offered words of encouragement to Anisimova. 'First I want to congratulate Amanda for an amazing two weeks. You should be proud of the work you are doing and I hope we will play more finals here,' she said. 'I didn't even dream, for me it was way too far. I feel like I am already an experienced player after winning the Slams before but I never expected this one. 'This year I really, really enjoyed it and feel I improved my form here. 'I am always going to remember the opening of champagne bottles between serves! It is a sound that will keep me away at night!' The only ever time there has been a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in a Grand Slam final was in 1988 when Steffi Graf beat Natasha Zvereva in the French Open. Belarusian Zvereva was also coincidentally the 13th seed for that tournament. Kate had earlier arrived on court alongside chair Debbie Jevans and put on a stunning display in a cream ensemble, including a high collared belted top, flowing skirt and a £950 Anya Hindmarch tote bag. She added a 'Wimbledon bow' to her ensemble, which features the official colours of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club - purple and green. Before taking her seat, Kate met a string of tennis champions alongside Jevans, including Chinese wheelchair tennis player Wang Ziying. Elsewhere, Kate beamed as she met Bob Flin, Wimbledon's longest-serving Honorary Steward, Wimbledon foundation host Shaniah Williams, as well as Jefferson Iweh, a ticket sales operator. The Princess of Wales also met Sophie Kneen, 12, who is due to perform the coin toss at the ladies' final, and eight-year-old Lydia Lowe, who did the same at the ladies' wheelchair final. The royal, who is making a steady return to public duties following her cancer diagnosis, was joined by legendary tennis player Billie Jean King. Last year, the Princess presented the Wimbledon men's final trophy to Carlos Alcaraz, in her second public engagement since she announced her cancer diagnosis. The Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, were seen in the Royal Box on Monday, with the Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester also in attendance. The Queen told tennis star Novak Djokovic that she was keeping her 'fingers crossed' as she visited Wimbledon on Wednesday. The Princess Royal's son Peter Phillips attended the championships on Wednesday, with Hugh Grant and former prime minister Sir John Major also in the Royal Box. Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, former footballer Ian Wright and Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins were among the notable names to attend a hot day at the world-renowned tournament today. Kate, who has been the patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, is often tasked with handing out trophies, but it renowned for her kind gestures. In 2023, Tunisian tennis player Ons Jabeur was tearful after coming runner-up in two consecutive finals, following a loss at the US Open the same year. As the royal presented her with her runners-up prize, the two stopped to talk, with Kate offering words of encouragement and embracing the visibly distressed athlete in a break from royal protocol. In an interview, Jabeur said: 'Obviously, she was very nice. She didn't know if she wanted to give me a hug or not. I told her hugs are always welcome from me.'
Business Insider
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
D.A. Davidson Remains a Buy on eXp World Holdings (EXPI)
D.A. Davidson analyst Tom White reiterated a Buy rating on eXp World Holdings today and set a price target of $10.75. The company's shares closed today at $9.52. Don't Miss TipRanks' Half-Year Sale Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. According to TipRanks, White is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 1.0% and a 44.00% success rate. White covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Trade Desk, Yext, and Lyft. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for eXp World Holdings. The company has a one-year high of $15.39 and a one-year low of $6.90. Currently, eXp World Holdings has an average volume of 1.29M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 80 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of EXPI in relation to earlier this year. Last month, RANDALL D MILES, a Director at EXPI sold 10,000.00 shares for a total of $91,500.00.
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Worcester Beryl bike share scheme passes 50,000 miles
The creators of a city bicycle share scheme have said more than 50,000 journeys have been made since it began a year now has 175 e-bikes and 75 pedal bikes in Worcester after launching on 17 June firm, which runs similar schemes in other parts of the country including Hereford and Birmingham, said riders had covered nearly 80,000 miles (128,748km) in that co-founder and chief executive, Phil Ellis, said he was "delighted" by how successful the scheme had been. Launched in 2012, Beryl now offers a mix of pedal and electric bikes, as well as e-scooters, in locations across the use a phone app to unlock and rent a bike for periods ranging from a few minutes to several at an event to mark a year since Beryl's arrival in Worcester, the firm's Tom White said usage had risen considerably in the past year."Comparing this June to June last year, you can see ridership is much, much stronger - and it's going up month after month."You can see people's rides and people's commutes are embedding in even more."There are now 175 e-bikes and 75 pedal bikes in White said the e-bikes were especially popular."People who maybe were a little bit cautious about trying to go on their commutes on a pedal bike, not wanting to arrive at work too sweaty, are jumping on the e-bikes and unlocking a new level of accessibility that wasn't available to them before," he said. The scheme is run in partnership with Worcester City Council, using funding from the Town Investment Robyn Norfolk described it as a "fantastic addition" to the city's transport offering."The benefits are clear, from promoting active lifestyles and improving the health and wellbeing of our community, to contributing to reduced traffic and cleaner air," she year, Beryl riders in Hereford - where the scheme has been running since 2019 - passed the 1,000,000km (621,371 miles) White said the bikes had become part of the lexicon, with locals talking about "Berylling it to places"."We're hopeful that it gets to that point here as well and people have that sort of loyalty to the scheme," he added. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
