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Daily Mail
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emmerdale stars who played brothers on the ITV soap are set to tie the knot TODAY in '£100,000 ceremony at 5,000-acre wilderness venue with a star-studded guest list'
Emmerdale stars Max Parker and Kris Mochrie are set to host the soap wedding of the year on Wednesday, as they tie the knot in a star-studded ceremony. The pair famously played brothers on the ITV soap, and are set to exchange their vows in a wedding with a reported £100,000 price tag. Max and Kris are getting married at the lavish Wilderness Reserve in Suffolk, where weddings start at an eye-watering £65,000. The couple first got engaged in 2022, and shared in July that they had set a wedding date for this month. According to The Sun, the lavish wedding celebrations began on Tuesday where guests enjoyed an outdoor rehearsal dinner BBQ at the estate's swish Chapel Barn venue, before being given wedding favours of 'KM' branded bars of Tony's Chocolate Chocolonely bars. Footage shared on Instagram showed guests were led from the barn across the meadows to a lakeside dinner by a brass band. Those in attendance were treated to £82 bottles of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose, and to end the evening, Max and Kris got into a rowing boat on one of the 5,000 acre estate's lakes together to release some Chinese lanterns. The wedding itself will kick off with a lavish breakfast followed by a group workout, with partying set to last well into the early hours. Guests in attendance include Love Island's Callum Jones and Code Of Silence star Kieron Moore, who have shared glimpses of the wedding on social media. A source said: 'There really has been no expense spared for Max and Kris. 'Every detail has been taken care of with only the most stylish and chic things for their big day. It's something for their friends and family to remember forever. 'There's nothing garish, it's all very classy and about them as a couple celebrating with those closest to them.' The couple previously starred as brothers on Emmerdale, with Kris starring as Lee Posner and Max as Luke Posner. Despite never having shared a scene together in Emmerdale, backstage a friendship developed and then romance blossomed. According to The Sun , the lavish wedding celebrations began on Tuesday where guests enjoyed an outdoor rehearsal dinner BBQ at the estate's swish Chapel Barn Announcing the news of their 2022 engagement Max wrote on Instagram: 'He deserves the world, but the best I could do was promise him my heart. HE SAID YES'. 'Happiest moment of my life. @krismoc my Fiancé.' The couple celebrated with champagne on the beach and shared a sweet kissing snap in the post. Max also posted a short video which shows him getting down on one knee with the ring, before they celebrate together with a kiss and a hug. Kris wrote in his engagement announcement post: 'The beautiful soul that is my best friend asked me to marry him yesterday. I can't begin to describe how happy I am. 'I love him beyond words, we laugh every single day and I'm so so grateful that he came in to my life. 'I had no idea at all! But it was just perfect… I mean this film says it all. Max had asked my Mum for any jewellery that my Gran had. Mum still had my Grans locket and he has had it made in to the middle of the engagement ring on the inside. So so special. 'Thank you to the job that brought us together, our incredible family and friends. And the amazing love from you all. I'm a very lucky boy. WE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!!!' In 2020, Max shared his coming out story, after confirming his romance with co-star Kris, asserting: 'I feel comfortable now knowing that I am gay!' Max quit Emmerdale in 2022 and has gone onto star in Vampire Academy and Doctor Who and will soon appear in Netflix's next big dramatic comedy from the late legendary producer Norman Lear, Boots, later this year. Kris, who first found fame on Brookside, has starred in Vera and The Long Shadow while also working in events.
The Sun
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emmerdale stars who played brothers on soap to wed TODAY in £100k ceremony at wilderness venue with celeb guests
EMMERDALE stars who met while playing brothers in the soap are to marry today in a six figure ceremony. Actors Max Parker and Kris Mochrie are set to have the soap wedding of the year with their extravagant nuptials today. 6 6 6 6 The couple began dating after playing brothers in the ITV soap, have splashed out six figures for their wedding at the exclusive Wilderness Reserve in Suffolk where weddings start at a whopping £65,000. The couple got engaged in 2022 with Max getting down on one knee on holiday with a ring made from one of Kris' beloved grandmother's locket. They've hired the super-swish Chapel Barn venue on the estate for the multi-day bash that begin last night. Bottles of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose (£82 a bottle) kept guests refreshed at the outdoor rehearsal dinner BBQ last night, while wedding favours included 'KM' branded bars of Tony's Chocolate Chocolonely bars. The guests were led from the barn across the meadows to a lakeside dinner by a brass band. To end the night the couple got into a rowing boat on one of the 5,000 acre estate's lakes together to release some Chinese lanterns. And today's main event began with breakfast followed by a group workout for the super-fit couple with the partying set to go on until 2am. One wedding industry insider said the couple would have easily spent more than £100,000 on their day. The couple will tie the knot today in front of a hundred or so of their closet acquaintances including Code of Silence star Kieron Moore and Love Island's Callum Jones. However it seems their fellow soap stars didn't make the cut. It is set to make Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd's recent wedding in Manchester look like a booze-up in the Rovers. Emmerdale's Max Parker reveals he's engaged to his on-screen brother A source said: 'There really has been no expense spared for Max and Kris. 'Every detail has been taken care of with only the most stylish and chic things for their big day. 'It's something for their friends and family to remember forever. 'There's nothing garish, it's all very classy and about them as a couple celebrating with those closest to them.' 6 6 Real-life soap couples Soaps are renowned for their sweet and scandalous romances – but it's not just in scripted storylines where love is blossoming. A number of our favourite small-screen actors have fallen for co-stars and soapland rivals when the cameras have stopped rolling. Max Parker and Kris Mochrie Despite playing brothers Luke and Lee Posner on Emmerdale, the pair never actually shared any scenes together. But the pair still fell in love after meeting on set. Max and Kris got together in 2020, moving in together later than same year and got engaged in 2022. In a sweet Instagram post, the couple confirmed they're planning a 2025 wedding. Beth Cordingly and Ian Kelsey Beth, who plays Ruby Fox-Miligan, announced her love for her co-star Ian Kelsey, who played Dean Glover, shortly after she joined Emmerdale at the beginning of 2024. 'I am very in love with Ian and very happy. I think it really does work him being an actor too. He has been so fantastic," she gushed. Laura Norton and Mark Jordan Kerry Wyatt and Daz Eden actors Laura and Mark met on the set of Emmerdale in 2014. The couple, who got engaged in 2018, told Loose Women they spent a long time deciding whether they should "just stay as friends." Although it seems they were meant to be and the pair now share two children together. Zoe Henry and Jeff Hordley Emmerdale favourites Zoe and Jeff, who play Rhonda Goskirk and Cain Dingle met at drama college in 1994 and have been together ever since. While working together might be too much for some couples, that's definitely not the case for Zoe and Jeff. Zoe previously told The Sun: "Working on the same show as Jeff also helps because if one of us is having a bad day then the other will completely understand." Lesley Dunlop and Chris Chittell Lesley and Chris are another Dales romantic success story. Unlike some of the other soap stars, the pair who play Brenda Walker and Eric Pollard, are together on and off screen, officially tying the knot in 2016. They also adore working together, but have clear home-work boundaries. "We make a point of not talking about Emmerdale when we're at home, though – that would be just too sad, wouldn't it?" Chris revealed. Sally Carman and Joe Duttine Abi Franklin and Tim Metcalfe actors Sally and Joe got together after meeting on the set of Coronation Street in 2017 and they tied the knot in July 2022. But unlike some of the Emmerdale stars, Sally and Joe prefer that their characters don't interact much. Sally previously admitted it "would be horrendous" to work on a storyline with Joe because "he's too funny." Anthony Cotton and Peter Eccleston Sean Tully may have been unlucky in love on the cobbles, but in real life Antony's met his Prince Charming. The soap star started dating long-term partner Peter in 2005, after they met when he was working as an assistant props buyer on Corrie. Jane Danson and Robert Beck Corrie favourite Jane Danson tied the knot with soap star Robert Beck in 2005. The actress, who plays Leanne Battersby, shares two children, Harry and Sam, with the former Brookside star. During their marriage, Robert has also done a stint in Weatherfield playing criminal Jimmy Dockerson. Caroline Harding and Chris Gascoyne Chris, who played pub landlord Peter Barlow, married soap star Caroline in 2002. Although she is best known as an Emmerdale star, Caroline did visit her husband at work when she did a two-episode stint as doctor on the Manchester soap in 2020. The couple share a daughter called Belle, plus two children, Pip and Freddie from Caroline's previous marriage. Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas Speed Nadine Mulkerrin, and Rory Doulas Speed are known for their Hollyoaks alter egos Cleo McQueen and Joel Dexter. The loved-up pair got engaged on a December 2018 trip to Amsterdam - just over a year after they announced they were dating. They now share two kids, Reggie and Dougie. Sophie Austin and Shayne Ward Former Hollyoaks star Sophie, whose best known for playing villain Lindsay Butterfield, was introduced to singer and ex-Corrie star Shayne through mutual friends. She gave birth to their daughter Willow in December 2016 and they welcomed a son in 2022. The Sun exclusively revealed how the pair's relationship developed in 2020 after they both appeared on Emmerdale playing brothers Luke and Lee Posner. Max quit the soap in 2022 and has gone on to have success in a host of other shows including Vampire Academy and Doctor Who and will soon star in Netflix's next big dramatic comedy from the late legendary producer Norman Lear, Boots, later this year. Kris meanwhile, who first found fame on Brookside, has starred in Vera and The Long Shadow while also working in events.
The Sun
31-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Our lives will be ruined by billionaire's £30,000-a-night wedding venue in quiet village – it'll be a 24/7 party site
A 'LORD of the Manor' billionaire has infuriated villagers by launching a mega party centre which they claim threatens to destroy their peace and quiet. Many of the 150 locals say that hugely-wealthy Jon Hunt - who sold his estate agency Foxtons for millions - has turned his country estate in the heart of the Suffolk countryside into a giant retreat called Valley Farm where guests can drink and dance round the clock. 9 9 9 In the latest confrontation with villagers in Huntingfield near Halesworth, critics claim he is creating an unsuitable 24-hour-a-day venue – with booze on tap at all hours – that will ruin their tranquil lives. The latest addition to the sprawling 8,000 acre estate - an 18-bedroom wedding venue called Blyth Barn - is a string of converted linked buildings that can accommodate more than 200 guests and is just two minutes walk from the peaceful village green. In a meeting earlier this month, Huntingfield Parish Council's planning committee voted in favour of a motion to approve the part-retrospective application submitted by The Wilderness Reserve. However, there were conditions that limited the number of events with more than 180 people per year, and there will be no marquees outside the building area, reports the Beccles & Bungay Journal. The plan related to the reconfiguration of three approved holiday lets into the single guest house. But locals are seriously worried that what they describe as a 'glorified holiday camp' they claim will ruin their rural peace and quiet. Local Helen Cannon told The Sun this week: "They know how to work the system – they apparently said it wasn't going to be a party place but that is exactly what every other property on the estate has been turned into. 'This new place will apparently have 18 rooms and be able to host hundreds of people – that will inevitably involve disruption and late-night disturbance for every local living here.' The new 'party central' development – which also boasts a swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, gym and party room will be available for a reported £30,000 a night and have parking for more than 100 cars. It previously won permission from the district council to sell alcohol 24 hours a day, sparking more fears among some locals of round-the-clock noise and disturbance. Your kids are breaking law if they kick their ball over neighbour's fence, High Court rules after couple sued next door It is being advertised as 'grand-scale entertainment' and despite local objections, has been granted a licence for music until 1am. Villagers Lori Kingsley Adams and her daughter Nina Roe, 39, are among local objectors – they claim it has grown well beyond the 'rural retreat' originally pitched. Ms Adams, 61, who has lived in Huntingfield since 2017, said: "We feel like we have been ignored and our views not considered – all in the name of money. "This is a very old village and a small farming community and we thought this development would be a good thing for the village. 'But we have already endured four years of construction disturbing the peace and calm of the village. "It has been distressing and Huntingfield has been ruined - Mr Hunt presents himself as a philanthropist but he's not. We feel our views have been ignored – all in the name of money.' Ms Adams previously told the MailOnline: "It's a David and Goliath battle." Another villager said: "No-one has thought about the effect on all our lives – the traffic, light-pollution noise and the effects on wildlife. "Some guests will arrive in helicopters – we have all been misled about the 'green' nature of this development." 9 9 Parish council chairman David Blackmore raised concerns at a recent meeting about 'the huge amount of traffic, noise and light pollution' caused by the guests. He said: 'We are not anti-development just anti the wrong development – and a huge wedding venue and party space has no place in our small village.' And a report from a planning consultant said that the venue 'will inevitably cause a great deal of noise and disturbance to the local area with loud music and and a massive increase in traffic.' Adding a claim that 'the council failed to take any action or issue any enforcement notices for the current development not being in accordance to the approved plans.' But not everyone is against the new facility – furniture maker Chris Kerridge, who lives in the village, said: "I come from here and lots of my family live around here. "Mr Hunt is creating jobs, employing lots of local people and is saving the place in a traditional way. 'He is restoring disused old buildings and putting them to good use – he has deep pockets and can afford to do that.' The Wilderness estate is described in its brochures as 'an eco-holiday resort for grand-scale entertainment' and famous guests who have already stayed there include Jack Whitehall and Zoe Sugg. Mr Hunt makes this year's recent 'Rich List' with a fortune of £1.427 billion pounds which means he is the 114 th richest person in the country. The planning committee also approved an application for an extension and modification One bid is for the extension and modification of the car park which had received 40 objections from the public. It was heard in the meeting that the proposal includes 53 parking spaces and the overflow car park was removed from the application in response to objections. The other proposal was a part-retrospective application for a building to house management services and overflow accommodation. The committee voted in favour to approve both the applications. A spokesman for Wilderness said: "We have been part of the community around Huntingfield for many years, supporting local businesses and jobs as well creating new natural habitats for wildlife. "We look forward to continuing to work with the local community to deliver more of these benefits in the future." 9 9 9
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Villagers are battling a billionaire over creating a big $37K-a-night venue on their porch — do they stand a chance?
The 150 English residents of Huntingfield, Suffolk were initially delighted when they heard that an old gothic farmhouse — that had been in disrepair for decades — was getting revamped. The initial application to fix up the farm described plans for a "rural retreat" which Lorraine Brennan, a village resident, fully approved of. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) A near-record number of Americans are grappling with $1,000 car payments and many drivers can't keep up. Here are 3 ways to stay ahead Protect your retirement savings with these 5 essential money moves — most of which you can complete in just minutes 'We thought the idea of a rural retreat would be a really good thing for the village," she told New York Post. The only problem is, things did not quite go as planned. "In December 2024, we were told they want to turn it into an entertainment center. It will be larger than our village,' Brennan said. The new proposed venue would be a $37,000 per night wedding venue, which villagers are concerned would create many issues in the small area. The big question now is, can they stop the development — and can others who are facing similar challenges with developers fight to protect the character of their villages and towns in the United States? Huntingfield residents have a lot of concerns about the proposed entertainment venue, and rightfully so. The new development, which would be called Blyth Barn, is being developed by a luxury holiday firm called Wilderness Reserve. It's slated to include professional chefs and a spa, a swimming pool, a hot tub and a party room. It also recently received a license to serve alcohol 24 hours per day. Village residents are upset that they have already experienced four years of construction noise during the initial development phase and they believe things are only likely to get worse once the project is completed and the doors to the venue open. Their concerns include the traffic that the facility will bring in, the potential for illegal drugs and drunkenness — especially with the 24-hour liquor license — and the noise that will be created by the party room. They also worry about guests coming into the village itself and visiting their small local pub, as well as the wildlife being displaced and the light pollution the facility will create. "Guests are picked up in Land Rover taxis and helicopters pick them up and land all over the village,' Nina Roe, another resident said. 'These aren't noiseless vehicles. We've been misled.' Residents have expressed their dissatisfaction to the local Parish Council, but their objections have so far gone unheeded, leaving the residents fearing they're fighting a battle they can't win. Read more: Home prices in America could fly through the roof in 2025 — here's the big reason why and how to take full advantage (with as little as $10) The village facing the challenges mentioned above is in the UK, but things like this happen throughout the U.S. as well. Developers who don't understand the character of communities may propose projects that have local residents up in arms, and fighting against these planned projects can be a challenge if cash-strapped local governments are often eager for the added revenue these new facilities can bring. If you are facing a similar issue where you live, your best bet is to understand the local rezoning and development laws and the details of the proposal. If the existing zoning rules allow for the type of development that's taking place, it could be very difficult or impossible to stop it because it would most likely be a by-right development that may not be open to opposition, according to Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR). If the project would require rezoning or an exception to current rules, though, you may have a much greater chance of stopping it if a formal public input process takes place. The process varies from state to state or even county to county, according to Planetizen, but a zoning board usually gets involved to review the proposed plan. If developers are asking for a deviation from normal rules, you'll need to contact your local planning office, find out when hearings will be held on the issue and come up with a way to have your stance resonate. You'll want to organize opposition in your community by talking with neighbors and reaching out to the local press, and you'll want to prepare an organized, logical explanation for your objections, says the ELCR. You can share your concerns not only in public hearings but also on social media and by reaching out to local officials — in a polite, professional way. State rational reasons for your objections, ideally backed up by data and research, and consider proposing alternatives that would provide the developer with options that are less disruptive to your community. Ultimately, there's no guarantee of success when these conflicts arise, but the more you can get the public on your side — and pressure local politicians to listen to your concerns — the better your chances of preserving the character of your local area. Jamie Dimon issues a warning about the US stock market — says prices are 'kind of inflated.' 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