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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Three savvy ways to enjoy a hearty breakfast without breaking the bank
IT is the most important meal of the day – and heading out for breakfast is a treat that needn't cost the Earth. Many chains across the UK offer special deals to help you enjoy a morning meal. Here are some of the best on offer . . . ALL YOU CAN EAT: There is ann all-you-can-eat buffet at Toby Carvery, £7.49 or £7.99 at weekends. Choose any ingredients to customise your full English. Beefeater and Brewers Fayre pubs sell an unlimited breakfast for £10.99, offering everything you need for a full English, plus continental options. Two kids under 16 can also eat free with this deal. For top value, selected Sizzling Pubs offer unlimited breakfast from the carvery for £5.99. You also get unlimited tea and coffee. Just check that your local serves brekkie, as not all do. UNDER A FIVER: Head to Wetherspoon and you can get a small breakfast of egg, bacon, sausage, baked beans and a hash brown for £2.99. Or opt for tea and toast for £2.49, plus free tea and coffee refills. Alternatively, you can combine a shopping trip at Ikea with a visit to its cafe and grab a six-piece cooked breakfast for £2.75. Or in Sainsbury's you can tuck into an English breakfast for £4.25. OVER SIXTIES: Morrisons cafes offer a small breakfast, along with refillable hot drinks, for £6. Or at Asda there is a ten per cent discount for seniors on Wednesdays, including breakfast. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. 7 Deal of the day THIS pair of coffee tables is perfect for living rooms short on space. The two are down from £119 to £29.75 at Dunelm. Cheap treat 7 HAVE an indulgent moment with Iceland's triple chocolate ice cream, £2.50 Top swap STEP out with a little retro style in these Adidas Handball Spezial trainers, £89.99 from Office. Or walk off in the more affordable £18 pair, from Tu at Sainsbury's. Shop & save FILL up those pencil cases with this eight-pack of coloured pens, down from £3.75 to £1.75 with a Clubcard at Tesco. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 7 JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we're giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers - whether you're saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you'll earn and the more chance you will have of winning!
North Wales Live
a day ago
- Climate
- North Wales Live
'North Wales homes worst seaside town in UK but I don't think it's all bad'
A Liverpudlian man ventured to what has been branded the "worst seaside town in the UK" and was surprised to find it nestled in Wales. After hearing about its unflattering reputation as one of the country's least appealing seaside destinations, Zac Jones decided to take a trip to see for himself. Zac documented his journey on TikTok, curious to determine whether the negative label was justified, and he soon uncovered some truths. The Telegraph had previously described the town as "one of the worst" for beachgoers, prompting Zac to investigate personally. Upon arrival, Zac's initial impressions were more positive than expected, as he surveyed the local amenities. His exploration of Rhyl 's offerings revealed a quiet atmosphere, but he didn't think it was all bad. Zac said: "I mean, there's not an awful lot of people here. Let's see some of the prices in The Piazza. The big brunch will be £6.95. Cod, chips, peas, bread and butter - £8.80, and we have a Wetherspoon. "Honestly, I think it's quite nice here to be honest, maybe it's just because the sun's out. I mean at least there's a nice building." Inquiring with a local about Rhyl's highlights, the response was simple, he thought the weather was the best part. It seems that, despite its reputation, Rhyl's climate is something to be appreciated. However, Zac's initial impressions were soon marred by an unpleasant incident, as he remarked: "I take it back - everything nice I said about this place." His stroll through the streets of Rhyl was spoiled when he stepped in dog muck, which understandably dampened his spirits. Zac went on to say: "Well I think Rhyl, for me, gets an 'it's ok'. The best thing about Rhyl, in my opinion, is the beach and the coast. It's beautiful." Since Zac shared his video, which has now been viewed over 1,000 times, locals and visitors alike have been quick to weigh in with their views on Rhyl. Opinions varied widely among commenters. One person jested: "Best thing about Rhyl is the way out." Echoing a sense of nostalgia, another person commented: "Such a shame. Used to be so good." Reflecting on childhood memories, a third individual responded: "Spent many holidays there as a child, as it was all we could afford. It's not always about the location - it's about making memories as best you can." Others offered a different perspective, with one saying: "That's harsh. Although the town centre isn't up to much, there is plenty going on further down the prom at Kite Surf Cafe and the other end - The Bike Hub and Harbour Hwb. "Marine Lake is brilliant for crabbing and walks, runs and sunsets. The people of Rhyl are some of the kindest most down to earth people."
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I visited worst seaside town in UK and I can't believe it's in Wales'
'I visited worst seaside town in UK and I can't believe it's in Wales' Zac Jones recently visited what he said has been described as the "worst seaside town in the UK", and you'll find it in Wales. After visiting, he made a few vital observations The seaside town has been dubbed one of the UK's worst (stock image) (Image: Getty Images) A man visited what he said has been dubbed as the "worst seaside town in the UK", and he couldn't believe it's located in Wales. Zac Jones, from Liverpool, recently travelled to the area to see what it was like after discovering it had been labelled as one of the worst seaside spots in the country. He shared a video of his experience on TikTok, as he wanted to see if the rating was a bit "harsh", and he quickly made a few discoveries. In a previous article, the Telegraph listed the town as "one of the worst" to visit if you like relaxing by the beach, and he wanted to see if he agreed. Zac admitted his first impression wasn't actually that bad, as he looked at what shops and restaurants were around. He then went onto explore the delights Rhyl has to offer a little more. In the clip exploring Rhyl, Zac said: "I mean, there's not an awful lot of people here. Let's see some of the prices in The Piazza. The big brunch will be £6.95. Cod, chips, peas, bread and butter - £8.80, and we have a Wetherspoon. "Honestly, I think it's quite nice here to be honest, maybe it's just because the sun's out. I mean at least there's a nice building." When he asked a passerby what the best part about Rhyl is, he replied: "The weather." Maybe that's one thing people are keen to celebrate. Content cannot be displayed without consent However, not long after this, disaster struck, and Zac added: "I take it back - everything nice I said about this place." As he walked along the street, he stepped in dog muck, which seemed to hinder his experience a little. Zac continued: "Well I think Rhyl, for me, gets an 'it's ok'. The best thing about Rhyl, in my opinion, is the beach and the coast. It's beautiful." Since the video was shared, it's been viewed over 1,000 times, and people were quick to comment and share their thoughts about Rhyl. Some people had a lot to say. One quipped: "Best thing about Rhyl is the way out." Another added: "Such a shame. Used to be so good." A third replied: "Spent many holidays there as a child, as it was all we could afford. It's not always about the location - it's about making memories as best you can." Article continues below Some people had different ideas though, as a fourth commented: "That's harsh. Although the town centre isn't up to to much, there is plenty going on further down the prom at Kite Surf Cafe and the other end - The Bike Hub and Harbour Hwb. "Marine Lake is brilliant for crabbing and walks, runs and sunsets. The people of Rhyl are some of the kindest most down to earth people." Someone else also wrote: "I haven't been there since I was a kid. Is it the worst place in the UK? It looks nicer than Blackpool by a long shot, apart from the dog muck. That's unfortunate."
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Wetherspoons confirms ‘outstanding' chicken meal is axed from all pubs leaving customers gutted
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPOONS fans have been left gutted after an 'outstanding' chicken meal was quietly axed from the menu. The beloved pub chain recently made a huge shake-up to its menu - and it turns out another fan favourite has disappeared from restaurants. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Spoons made a major menu shake-up earlier this year, axing some customer favourites The Chicken Wings Basket meal is no longer available, a Wetherspoon spokesperson confirmed to The Sun. A Spoons customer questioned the decision on Reddit, writing: 'Why in the ever-loving f*** did Wethos get rid of the wings basket? 'My heart is broken.' The meal had included crispy chicken wings served in a basket alongside coleslaw and a choice of sauces. Fans had previously described the meal as 'outstanding and great value'. One person wrote: 'The best meal at Wetherspoons is the chicken wings basket, change my mind!' The meal was taken off the menu on May 14. However the chicken wings are still available as a small plate dish and as part of the pub chain's 'wings, strips and bites' offer. Plus, customers can still get the Boneless Basket which comes with three southern-fried chicken strips, five chicken breast bites, coleslaw and BBQ sauce. There's also the Chicken Bites Basket which includes 10 battered chicken breast pieces, coleslaw and BBQ sauce. Wetherspoons taste test The Chicken Wings Basket wasn't the only popular meal to come off the menu in May. Wetherspoon also decided to axe the steaks, mixed grill and gammon in a major blow for customers. The pub chain said at the time it wanted to freshen up its food offering and cut back on items branded 'loss-makers' after meat prices shot up. In an email sent to staff, Wetherspoons chief John Huston confirmed that the meats were being ditched 'after much debate'. However, in their place it released a brand new range of gourmet burgers. The mouthwatering new selection includes: The Big Smoke – Pulled BBQ beef brisket, American-style cheese and maple-cured bacon. Buffalo Burger – Fried buttermilk chicken breast with blue cheese, naga chilli sauce and melted cheese. Cheese Meltdown – American cheese layered with gooey Emmental and Cheddar cheese sauce. The chain also rolled out a new Korean-style chicken range. Spoons also launched a £2.99 breakfast deal in February, with customers able to get a breakfast muffin or small breakfast with soft or hot drink. There are also veggie options available, which is served between 8am and midday. Meanwhile tea and toast, which comes with two slices and either jam or marmalade, is just £2.49. It's not been all good news for Wetherspoons punters in recent months though. The pub chain exclusively revealed to The Sun in January it had increased the price of a host of drinks and meal deals by up to 30p. The chain hiked prices on drinks by 15p while meal deals were bumped up by 30p. Plus, the Chicken Bites Basket briefly disappeared from menus earlier this year. Customers were disappointed when they were listed as 'temporarily unavailable' for months. But they triumphantly returned to menus again in July. It's not clear why they were taken off the menu.
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
The business font of all evil has won
Shares in the much loved and often loathed Wetherspoon pub chain jumped last month after the British group said its sales had overtaken pre-pandemic levels. This is nice news if you are among the hordes who throng to the company's 800 or so pubs for cut-price beer and grub, and even nicer for its outspoken, Brexit-backing founder, Tim Martin . I thought of Martin when I read about this development, which he put down to things such as sales of chicken putting in 'a clucking good performance'. Specifically, I thought about one baffling aspect of his business that has cropped up repeatedly in the many articles written about him: Comic Sans. The famously contentious typeface, I keep reading, is what Martin's long-standing personal assistant uses to type out all his memos. But why? If you're already one of the most polarising bosses in your industry, why would you double down with a move that smacks of division? READ MORE Not to mention a lack of seriousness? I emailed Martin's press team to find out and soon received an emailed reply from the man himself, via his assistant, in what looked like businesslike Arial. 'Comic Sans had never hit my consciousness before your query and I have never knowingly specified a type of font,' Martin said. He didn't use email himself, he added, and often sent texts or dictated phone messages to Tina Coppitters, his assistant, who turned them into emails before sending them to the intended recipient. Tina then sent me an email, in unapologetic Comic Sans, to say: 'Just to clarify, Tim has never asked me to use any particular type of font – it's just the font I use.' So there it was. Mystery solved. Any Spoons critics who had been sniffily thinking it was just typical of Tim Martin to require Comic Sans need to think again. All of which raises another question: what is it about people like me who find a hapless font, beloved by schools around the world, so goofy and unacceptable in business communication? In my defence, I am not alone. I know a man who once had to gently persuade his boss to stop using Comic Sans in staff emails for fear the leader's thoughts would not be taken seriously. Also, an entire Ban Comic Sans movement sprang up, initially as a joke among graphic designers, to destroy what its founders called 'this evil of typographical ignorance'. The campaign took off after Microsoft unleashed the comic book-inspired design in the 1990s via its Windows software. The font became a global hit, even though it was never even supposed to be a typeface, writes Simon Garfield in Just My Type: A Book About Fonts. Its creator, former Microsoft designer Vincent Connare, devised it to make some of the firm's software look more friendly and it ended up in Windows. There's no real mystery about why Comic Sans became so popular. It's easy to read and cheerful, which is why it's so popular in schools. But those same admirable traits are what makes it jar when it strays into more formal settings, like a war memorial or a medical form or a courtroom. At the public inquiry into the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of UK sub-postmasters last year, there were titters when the inquiry's lead counsel said an email shown to the proceedings, written in Comic Sans, was 'headache-inducing'. A few months later, when an Islamabad judge overturned a conviction of Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, some news outlets reported the order had been printed in Comic Sans. I cannot confirm if this really was the case, but I was not surprised to see the harsh online response the reports drew. 'Court documents in comic sans . . . said one person. '[This] country is so not serious,' said another. That may be, but there is no sign that decades of Comic Sans derision have had any effect. The typeface continues to flourish, prompting ongoing faceplants from those who love to hate seeing it on street signs, advertisements, hotel foyers, supermarket signs and, let's face it, pretty much anywhere. I maintain it's important to know how profoundly the design affects a certain type of person in a certain type of context. But I concede that both the typeface and its inventor have had the last laugh. If you type 'Vincent Connare' into Google, everything comes up in glorious Comic Sans. Beat that, Helvetica. – Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2024
