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North Wales Live
3 days ago
- North Wales Live
I took one of the most iconic steam train journeys in North Wales but I'd never do it again
On a group holiday, you often find yourself partaking in activities that wouldn't typically be on your personal itinerary. This was the case for me on my final day of a Welsh getaway when I found myself aboard the Llangollen Railway - a Heritage Railway Line. The journey commences in the quaint town of Llangollen and covers 10 miles through the scenic Dee Valley to Corwen. The initial thrill of boarding an authentic steam train with enclosed carriages, reminiscent of those featured in the Harry Potter films, was indeed enjoyable. However, that's where the magic ended for me. For railway aficionados, the two-hour round trip through the verdant Denbighshire countryside would likely be a thrilling adventure. Many passengers, myself included, couldn't resist leaning out of the pull-down windows to watch the steam train power forward, leaving a trail of smoke in its wake. However, as we approached a tunnel, we were advised to close all windows to prevent the black smog from infiltrating the carriages. While the journey was certainly more agreeable than a ride on the London tube, it didn't feel too dissimilar, in my view, to a standard train journey from London to the North. Upon alighting at Corwen station (before our return trip to Llangollen), I observed that the platform was adorned with retro adverts from the 1950s, which was a nice touch. We ventured into the nearby high street, albeit with some apprehension about our impending return journey. Seeking a snack, we made our way to the highly recommended Yum Yums cafe. Having chosen scones, clotted cream, and jam accompanied by a cup of coffee, I was relishing my afternoon tea at an outdoor table of the café when my gaze was drawn to the window behind me. Much to my revulsion, a fly killer machine was installed at the window, filled with electrocuted flies within my line of sight. Feeling rather put-off, we decided to head back to the heritage train and journeyed back to our original boarding point. In all honesty, it felt as though I had just forked out £23.50 to ride a commuter train to a rather uninspiring part of town that seems to exist solely due to unsuspecting tourists who find themselves there.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
I took a ride on one of the UK's most iconic steam trains - but I'd never do it again
The Llangollen Railway is a Heritage Railway Line located in North Wales. On group holidays, you often find yourself partaking in activities that wouldn't typically be your first choice. In my case, during the final day of my Welsh getaway, this involved boarding the Llangollen Railway - a Heritage Railway Line. Starting from the quaint town of Llangollen, the train embarks on a 10-mile journey through the Dee Valley to Corwen. The thrill of stepping onto an authentic steam train with enclosed carriages, reminiscent of those featured in the Harry Potter films, was initially exciting. However, for me, the magic ended there. For railway enthusiasts, though, the two-hour round trip through the Denbighshire countryside would likely be a thrilling adventure. Aboard the train, many passengers (myself included) leaned out of the pull-down windows to watch the steam train power forward, its plume of smoke trailing into the sky. Before entering a tunnel, we were advised to close all windows to prevent the black soot from infiltrating the carriages. While the journey was more enjoyable than a ride on the London tube, it didn't feel too dissimilar, in my view, to a train trip from London to the North. Upon alighting at Corwen station (before our return journey to Llangollen), I noticed the platform was adorned with retro adverts from the 1950s, which is a nice touch. We ventured into the nearby high street, but with some apprehension about catching the return train, we decided to visit the highly recommended (and nearby) Yum Yums cafe. Choosing to indulge in scones, clotted cream, and jam accompanied by a cup of coffee, I was relishing my snack at the café's outdoor table when my gaze was drawn to the window behind me. Much to my revulsion, there was a fly killer machine at the window with numerous electrocuted dead flies within my line of sight. Feeling rather put off, we decided to head back to the heritage train and journey back to our original starting point. To put it bluntly, I felt as though I had just forked out £23.50 to sit on a commuter train to a rather uninspiring part of town that only manages to stay afloat due to the unwitting tourists who find themselves there.
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
'I spent £3 on Greggs Too Good To Go Bag and was floored by what was in it'
The Too Good To Go app is perfect for those trying to do this as it connects users with local stores, cafes, and restaurants that have surplus unsold food and sells it to them for a cheaper price Many people like buying themselves a lunch or a treat now and again from one of the many high street food outlets. However, with the ongoing cost of living crisis continuing in the UK, many are doing all they can to save cash where possible. The Too Good To Go app is perfect for those trying to do this as it connects users with local stores, cafes, and restaurants that have surplus unsold food and sells it to them for a cheaper price. This means that as well as saving money, it is also helping cut food waste. A lot of people often share their Too Good To Go hauls online now on sites such as Facebook to spread the word about outlets who provide good value 'surprise bags' and ones to avoid. One woman named Charlotte decided to do exactly that recently as she posted about her Greggs bag. Charlotte told people she'd paid £2.99 for the bag and was left shocked when she saw what was inside of it. The post read: "Finally got a Greggs and well worth the wait! Awesome bag. Chicken baguette, Ham and egg roll, Steak bake, cheese and onion bake, two gingerbread men and two big yum-yums! £2.99!" She included a photo of all the goodies she got as her post racked up more than 80 likes. People agreed that she'd definitely got a good haul, as one person wrote: "Crikey best one I have seen yet." Charlotte isn't the only Too Good To Go user who has been impressed by her Greggs bag recently either. Mum-of-two Alice Nash also shared her incredible surprise bag only, where she got £33 worth of Greggs food items for just £3.15. Alice, from Wiltshire, said she received a bag crammed full of sweet treats and savoury snacks – with 14 items in total. This included three custard slices, a Margherita pizza slice, a box of two Yum Yums, a Chelsea bun, a Southern fried chicken baguette, a cheese and ham toastie, a tuna cucumber sandwich, a cheese Ploughman's roll, a steak bake, a veggie bake, a cheese, beans and sausage bake and a BLT sandwich. Speaking to What's the Jam, Alice said: "It's definitely the best bag we've received out of all the places we've purchased from, as there was such a variety. "I have been told this is a lot more than anyone normally gets since I posted my TikTok, so I know we got very lucky. My partner Kyle picked it up and immediately rang me and said he couldn't believe how much food there was. 'It was our first time getting a Greggs bag, and we didn't know what to expect. We thought we'd get maybe a sandwich and a bake – not a whole feast."
Daily Mirror
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Mum buys mystery bag from Greggs for £3.15 and contents inside leave her floored
Alice Nash's Too Good To Go bag has left social media users stunned as the mum-of-two picked up £33 worth of Greggs goodies for just £3.15 through the food waste app A mum who bought a mystery bag from Greggs has been stunned by the contents of her purchase. The Too Good To Go food bag, which offers discounted food items in a bundle bag, featured a fantastic haul of food for Alice Nash. The mum managed to grab £33 worth of Greggs food items for just £3.15, and broke down what she had received from the purchase. Alice, from Wiltshire, only just started using the Too Good To Go app and nothing could have prepared her for the impressive haul she got from the popular pastry chain. The bag she received was crammed full of sweet treats and savoury snacks. A total of 14 items were put in the mystery bag, with Alice, 28, sharing her haul on social media. The collection of items included three custard slices, a Margherita pizza slice, a box of two Yum Yums, a Chelsea bun, a Southern fried chicken baguette, a cheese and ham toastie, a tuna cucumber sandwich, a cheese Ploughman's roll, a steak bake, a veggie bake, a cheese, beans and sausage bake and a BLT sandwich. Mum-of-two Alice and partner Kyle had only wanted a light bite after their big lunch but were left with far more than they bargained for upon collecting their order. Speaking to What's the Jam, Alice said: "It's definitely the best bag we've received out of all the places we've purchased from, as there was such a variety. "I have been told this is a lot more than anyone normally gets since I posted my TikTok, so I know we got very lucky. My partner Kyle picked it up and immediately rang me and said he couldn't believe how much food there was. 'It was our first time getting a Greggs bag, and we didn't know what to expect. We thought we'd get maybe a sandwich and a bake – not a whole feast." Her food haul was shared to TikTok, where members of the public shared their envy after seeing the "best bag" from Too Good To Go. Others were left in disbelief, saying that there is "not supposed to be that much" in one bag. Another added: "You don't get all that in one bag - you must have bought four bags." Alice had the tuna sandwich, her daughter went for the toastie, and her partner tucked into a sandwich and one of the bakes. The rest was shared out the next day, including a delivery to her dad at work, who was more than happy to help finish it all off. Alice said: 'My daughter loves the surprise element to the bags, so we like to buy them, but always make sure it's from a place we know we will eat from and make use of the items. 'My dad was very happy when my partner turned up with lunch ready for them at work. Nothing went to waste, and it was all gone within two days. It felt like winning the Too Good To Go lottery. "We'll definitely be getting another Greggs bag – but I don't think we'll ever top this one."
