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Greggs may be the best known and most beloved bakery on the British high street, but a rival could be looking to nab the top spot. Coughlans Bakery , found across the South East including some parts of South London, is causing a stir with fans raving about their baked goodies. Founded in Croydon 87 years ago, the chain currently has 31 shops throughout London, Surrey, Kent, and East Sussex, particularly gaining momentum in recent years. TV personality Romesh Ranganathan recently made headlines by investing in Coughlans, raising its profile as a potential top bakery contender. According to the company's director Sean Coughlan, Ranganathan plans to be actively involved in Coughlan's expansion. Ranganathan has professed his love for the bakery chain (Image: Kate Green/BAFTA, Getty Images for BAFTA) He said: “Romesh wants to be hugely involved. This isn't something that he wants to sit on the sidelines for. He's going to be doing shifts in the stores, ...

An alleged human-trafficking gang has been arrested after two Brits were "decapitated" in a horrific car crash at a luxury Spanish resort. Detectives revealed today that an unnamed Moroccan has been arrested on suspicion of homicide and attempted homicide over the accident. A third Brit was critically injured in the crash, initially reported to have occurred after a speedboat - dubbed at the time as a suspected 'narco lancha' used by drug smugglers - detached from a trailer on the back of another vehicle in front of them. Today, police stated that the Volkswagen Touareg pulling the trailer, which was seized following an investigation, had been "blocking the road" late at night on November 16 on a dual-carriageway known locally as La Manga motorway when the pile-up involving the Brits took place, reports The Mirror . They also accused the detainees, who include Spanish nationals as well as suspects from Morocco, Algeria, Ukraine and Colombia, of belonging...

A man allegedly broke a child's jaw as he walked home from school in Enfield. The child was walking home alone when the attack happened at Kendal Parade and Derwent Avenue between 3pm and 4pm on Friday, December 6. Police are appealing for witnesses following the attack which left the child needing hospital treatment. The attacker is described as a white male, around 20-25 years old of a stocky or chubby build, wearing a green tracksuit with his hood up. He wore blue trainers, and may have been wearing blue gloves. It is believed that he is clean-shaven and that he spoke with a foreign accent. A spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a child was assaulted resulting in a broken jaw The attack happened on Friday 06th December 2024, between 3-4pm at Kendall Parade and Derwent Street, N18 The child was alone whilst walking home from school and required hospital treatment "The suspect is described as a white male, around 20-25 years old, stocky/chubby bu...

Significant disruption is expected across the Elizabeth line over the next two weeks as a result of planned strike action from the ASLEF trade union. Passengers have been asked to check before they travel on the affected dates, with Transport for London (TfL) warning three London Underground lines in particular are likely to be even busier than usual. The Elizabeth line strikes come following a dispute over pay from train drivers and are planned to take place this Thursday (February 27) and then on Saturday (March 1), the following Saturday (March 8) and Monday (March 10). There will be no service between Abbey Wood and Reading as well as Heathrow on February 27 and March 1, with a significantly reduced service between Liverpool Street and Shenfield from 7am to 6pm only. Services on these dates will not be calling at Maryland, Manor Park, Forest Gate and Goodmayes stations. Full service information for the March 8 and March 10 strikes will be confirmed at a later date. ...

Amazon has slashed the price on a highly-rated Russell Hobbs kettle that's racking up praise from customers as a true kitchen gem. The Russell Hobbs Honeycomb Electric 1.7L Cordless Kettle is currently reduced to £21.94, down from the usual £32.99 price tag. Far from an ordinary kettle, the device boasts rapid boil technology that can have a cup of water bubbling away in 43 seconds, thanks to internal cup indicators that ensure you only heat the water you need. Other standout features include a removable and washable anti-scale filter, an effortless push-button lid and a 'perfect pour spout' designed to eliminate splashes and drips. The stylish honeycomb design with a dash of stainless steel means it'll look right at home in any contemporary kitchen setting. To complement the kettle, Amazon also offers a bundle with a matching toaster for £43.90 – a significant drop from the usual £65.98. READ MORE: 'Perfect pancakes every time' with £25 gadget READ MORE:...

Home And Away diner owner Irene Roberts, played by Lynne McGranger, is to leave the Australian soap after more than 30 years. The Channel 5 show said the 72-year-old actress would film her last scenes as Irene in March, with her final episode airing later this year. Home And Away's statement read: "After nearly 33 incredible years, our beloved diner queen, Irene, is waving goodbye to Summer Bay. While Lynne wraps up filming at the end of March, fans can still enjoy many more months of Irene's iconic slang and warm presence before her final episode airs later this year." Irene was first introduced in 1991, when she was played by Jacqy Phillips, as a recurring character, but when the role was taken on by McGranger in 1993 she was promoted to the regular cast. In her original incarnation, the character was seen as a villainous alcoholic, but when she joined the main cast Irene was made mellower. She is best known for working in and later owning the Summer Bay diner, ...

The renowned Boat Race is set to return again this year. Taking place in April, it'll see crews from Oxford University and Cambridge University battle it out on the River Thames . The men's race was first held in 1829 and is one of the oldest and most famous amateur sporting events in the world. The women's race was established a century later, in 1927. The event is now regularly attended by over 250,000 spectators and watched by many more on television. The 2025 edition will be the 170th men's race and the 79th women's race. Date and timings The Boat Race 2025 will take place on Sunday, April 13. Here are all the start times for the different races: 1:21pm - Women's Boat Race 1:36pm - Women's Reserve Race: Osiris v Blondie 1:5pm - Men's Reserve Race: Isis v Goldie 2:21pm - Men's Boat Race The Boat Race course The two main races will take place in the afternoon (Image: Getty Images - AFP/Henry Nicholls) The Boat Race...

A woman has been convicted of murder after her two young children were found dead in their beds by their dad. The bodies of Elijah Thomas, two, and Marley Thomas, five, were found in their Dagenham bunkbed on December 16, 2022. Kara Alexander, 47, of Cornwallis Road, Dagenham, was found guilty at Kingston Crown Court on earlier today (Friday, February 21). She will be sentenced on Friday, April 11. The dad was concerned when he had not received any responses to his messages and calls to Alexander - he was due to have the boys that weekend. When he visited their home, he was told by Alexander that the children were upstairs sleeping. He found the boys' bodies together, dressed in pyjamas, in the lower bunk of their shared bunk bed. When he went downstairs for help, Alexander had run away through the garden into a neighbouring street. Paramedics couldn't save the boys as they had been dead for some hours. The mum was located an hour later. Alexander claimed at the trial that...

People looking for an adrenaline rush can now soar across Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on a zipline during a special weekend event. The first-ever zipline at the Twickenham venue will be open to the public on March 22 and 23 as part of the Family Traveller Live & Sailawaze Live shows. The event brings together over 50 top holiday destinations, cruise lines, hotels, and travel experts for an action-packed showcase. It’s the perfect opportunity for families to get travel inspiration, seek expert advice, and secure exclusive holiday deals. Attendees can chat with representatives from major cruise lines and tourist boards while picking up expert tips at the seminar stage. Lucky visitors will also have the chance to win holiday packages worth thousands of pounds. READ MORE: PRZYM Kingston could close and reopen as new bar and nightclub in £3m makeover Royal Caribbean is bringing the first-ever zipline across the pitch (Image: Rooster.) Beyond travel, families ca...

Amazon has knocked £75 off a Tefal set with rave reviews. Originally £129.99, the Tefal Comfort Max Pan Set is now £54.99. Elsewhere, you cam get the set for £92.27 on OnBuy. The set comes with five pans and two lids: a 14cm milkpan, 16cm and 18cm saucepans, and 20cm and 24cm frying pans. The Tefal set comes with a 10-year-guarantee, and Tefal says the set is 'built to last'. The pans have thermo-signal technology to indicate the ideal time to start cooking. READ MORE: 'Versatile Ninja 8-in-1 pot is the best thing I've ever bought' Shoppers are praising the pans' non-stick qualities (Image: Amazon) The pans are coated with Power Resist coating for extra non-stick. There's also ergonomic stay-cool and anti-slip handles. The set is suitable for all hobs, including induction. The set has 4.5 stars from 5,045 reviews. One person said: "I recently purchased the Tefal Comfort Max Pan Set, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision! ...

London's summer schedule is getting even busier with Camilla Cabello coming to town just days before Kendrick Lamar and SZA. The pop princess is bringing her Yours, C tour to the Eventim Apollo on July 8 as part of an 11-night run in Europe. She'll also be playing multiple festivals as well as venues in Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg and Dublin. Set to be the Cuban star's only UK date this year, fans can expect a show jam-packed with hits from fourth album C, XOXO and chart hits like Havana and Señorita. We don't know who will be supporting her just yet but with past acts including Kim Petras and Bazzi, it's likely some exciting names could be announced. Tickets for the London and Dublin shows go on sale this Friday (February 21), with multiple presales happening before then. You can find the best ways to get tickets below: How to get tickets for the Yours, C tour Camilla will only play one London date (Image: Tristan Fewings/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAF...

West London commuters have called on Transport for London (TfL) to increase the capacity for a local bus route. Passengers claimed that the 235 service can get so busy that children and elderly people often 'compete' with each other to get on the bus, with some buses skipping stops altogether Locals have started a petition that calls on TfL to upgrade the single-deck bus route into a double-decker service. Lib Dem Assembly Member Gareth Roberts presented the petition to the London Assembly at a City Hall meeting on Thursday, February 13. The representative for Hounslow, Richmond and Kingston said at the meeting: "Starting from Sunbury village, the journey quickly becomes a competition to board the bus with both children and the elderly, among others, failing to do so because the buses reach maximum capacity too quickly." The busy bus route serves Hounslow High Street (Image: Google) He added: "There is particularly an issue with capacity be...

Drake is set to perform three huge concerts in London this summer. These will mark his first UK gigs in six years, with some albums reportedly set to be performed in full. Drake is headlining Wireless Festival's 20th anniversary in Finsbury Park this year, which runs from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. In a deal reportedly worth millions, the 38-year-old will perform on stage all three nights of the festival. Other artists who were rumoured to be headlining the festival this year included Lil Wayne, Burna Boy and Vybz Kartel - although it seems Drake was the name organisers were after. Last year, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Future, J Hus, and 21 Savage took to the stage as headline acts. A source told The Sun: "It's been months in the making, and initially, no one thought they could pull it off, but Drake is all signed on to headline all three days of Wireless. Bosses are naturally overjoyed and expect tickets to sell out in record time. "Exact set lists are ...

Luxury kitchenware brand Le Creuset has unveiled a new collection designed for foodies on the move. The range, which is more wallet-friendly than Le Creuset's traditional dishes, offers items priced between £35 and £40. The line-up includes two fresh food containers: a 900ml Lunch Box (£35) and a 500ml Food Flask (£35), both featuring a colourful base and stainless steel lid - ideal for storing leftovers or whipping up a quick soup or pasta dish. For those aiming to boost their daily water intake or keep their morning smoothie chilled, there are two new sizes of Hydration Water Bottle (500ml £35 and 1-litre £35). Coffee fans haven't been forgotten either, with the introduction of the 350ml Travel Mug (£30). READ MORE: M&S' 'elegant' £25 linen trousers that are 'so comfortable' shoppers bought several pairs READ MORE: Nifty gadget that gives 'softer legs' in 'weeks' without waxing or pain now £140 off Bundle deals are also availab...

A new Lidl in West Ealing which will be over three times the size of the current branch in the area which is across the street but sadly set to close. Customers won't have to wait long to see inside as the upgraded store will open its doors on The Broadway at 8am on Thursday, February 20 after taking over a former Wilko early last year. It sits directly opposite the supermarket chain's current site, which is set to close on Wednesday (February 19) after serving West London for nearly 15 years. There will be free food samples and exclusive Lidl Plus app offers available throughout the weekend to mark the occasion. The multi-million pound investment has also created over 10 jobs and new starts are receiving £14.35 an hour following the increase to National Minimum Wage. The existing staff are also moving across the street. The 1,371m² shop will be open from 8am-9pm, Monday to Saturday and 11am-5pm on Sundays. Grant Shulton, regional head of property at Lidl GB, said: “We...

Fancy a payday treat that costs less than your usual takeaway? We might just have the perfect deal for you, thanks to a new cashback offer. Argos is currently offering the Echo Pop for £24.99, courtesy of a significant discount on their website for a limited time - but what if we told you could save even more on this product? You can snag the Amazon Echo Pop for less than a tenner, which is an absolute steal if you follow our steps to purchase the device via TopCashback. Typically retailing at £44.99, the vibrant Echo Pop is the most budget-friendly model in Amazon's smart home range and can assist you with music playback and receiving smart notifications throughout your home. It also allows you to play audiobooks and podcasts or control compatible smart home devices like plugs or lights, all hands-free with Alexa voice control. READ MORE: Massive £5.2k knocked off Gevril luxury watch in Debenhams sale READ MORE: Amazon slashes 'elegant' Vera Wang perfume that 'le...

A free repair shop dedicated to bringing consoles from the ’90s and ’00s back to life has been launched. The Retro Console Clinic comes as data from Pringles shows two thirds of us have been stocking up on retro tech. Members of the public are invited to dig out their retro consoles and bring them down to the clinic. Gaming fans can simply drop and will be able to play classic games for free. Rebecca Worthington, Pringles Marketing Lead UKI, said: “Our research shows that adult gamers love 90s and 00s tech, so we’re excited to help nostalgia lovers revive their beloved retro consoles. Pringles and the gaming community share a passion for fun and connection, and we can’t wait to welcome gamers—and their classic gaming gear—to our Retro Console Clinic.” The nostalgia trend shows no sign of slowing down with #nostalgia amassing over 11 million posts on TikTok , many featuring gadgets and games from the 1990s and 2000s.the event runs until 8pm on Wednesday, February 12, at Four Quarter...

A Subway restaurant in Tower Hamlets has been allowed to open until 1am every day of the week after telling the council most of its customers are students who don't make noise. The fast food chain, located at 379 Mile End Road, was applying for a new premise licence so it could stay open for longer. The premises opened four months ago with initial operating hours of 8am to 11pm each day. Tower Hamlets Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered the application during a meeting last Tuesday (February 4). Asan Abdul Kadir Shahid, who was from the premises, said: "We've been open for nearly four months now and haven't received any complaints regarding the delivery drivers or littering - even during the rush hour which is the lunch hours and the evening hours. We've never had any issues, customers never drop anything outside - we believe our business can operate responsibly and harmlessly within the community." The plans received one objection from ...

Swarovski is renowned for its delicate, luxurious creations, which make the perfect gift for your loved ones . And just in time for Valentine's Day, one of its most popular necklaces has had its price slashed at Amazon. The Hyperbola Necklace is now £68.88, down from £95 - this is cheaper than getting it from Swarovski direct (£80.50). The piece features two entwined hearts in a mixed metal finish. Each heart is adorned with numerous stones that are said to sparkle whenever the light hits them. The position of the hearts can also be adjusted to create different looks . READ MORE: The £45 M&S bag that looks like 'real leather' and is similar to £3k Bottega one "High quality item for an extremely reasonable £70, not too flashy and doesn't look cheap or tacky" (Image: Amazon) The necklace has a 4.5 rating from 7,758 reviews . One happy shopper wrote: "A beautiful necklace, quality materials - as you'd expect from Swarovski - an...