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Las Hijas de la Señora García Capitulo 8

Las Hijas de la Señora García Capitulo 8 La producción narra la historia de una madre (Sorté) que está dispuesta a todo con tal de que sus hijas, Valeria (Giner) y Mar (Velden), tengan un destino diferente al suyo. La señora García luchará por ver sus sueños reflejados en sus hijas y darles el más …

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Owners of luxury Scots hotel loved by celebs like Rita Ora & Judi Dench posts annual losses of nearly £7m

THE OWNERS of a luxury Scottish hotel loved by celebs have posted losses of nearly £7million.

The Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, is an A-list retreat with the likes of popstar Rita Ora, acting legend Judi Dench, actor James Nesbitt and Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri all paying a visit.

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The Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, is an A-list retreat[/caption]
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The owners of the luxury hotel have posted losses of nearly £7million
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Popstar Rita Ora during a recent stay at the plush venue[/caption]
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Judi Dench and Texas frontwoman Sharleen Spiteri[/caption]

The plush venue has also had members of the royal family as VIP guests.

But new accounts for hospitality group Artfarm Ltd revealed that pre-tax losses soared from £3.3million in 2022 to £6.6million in 2023, the Press and Journal reports.

This comes despite an increase in turnover for the company – which also includes Ballater’s Fish Shop, Farm Shop in London’s Mayfair, and the Invercauld Mews Pub in Braemar.

Accounts show revenue increased by 12 percent to £17.3million in 2023, from £15.4million in 2022.

Artfarm chief financial officer Jonathon Cornaby said 2023 was a successful year for the group.

And it had achieved “remarkable growth” in sales year-on-year, and a rise in bookings.

Multi-millionaire art dealers Iwan and Manuela Wirth have spent a fortune transforming the Fife Arms Hotel into an A-list retreat.

Artfarm acquired the luxury hotel in 2016.

And opened it to the public in 2018 after a huge refurbishment.

The historic venue was recently named as one of the top “quaint and quirky” stays in the UK by Michelin Inspectors.

The guide describes the Victorian coaching inn as a place with “plenty of Scottish character”, with tartans, antlers and sheepkins used in the decor.

The rooms were branded “unique”, and the grand dining room “upholds tradition”.

But earlier this year, villagers in Braemar reckoned they were struggling to get any kip because of the constant racket from the hotel.

Braemar has a population of around 600 permanent residents and is thought to be Britain’s coldest village. 

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James Nesbitt and Alexa Chung enjoying The Fife Arms
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Comedian John Bishop enjoying a drink at the hotel

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M&S shoppers can’t believe their eyes at ‘magic’ festive liqueur that lights up with one touch of the bottle

M&S has bought back an iconic Christmas drink – with a brand new twist.

The festive season is well and truly upon us, with the Mince Pie Liqueur taking Christmas by storm.

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M&S has brought out a brand new light up mince pie liqueur for the festive season[/caption]
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It joins the iconic Clementine Gin[/caption]

Not only has M&S launched a new flavour, they have also brought back their iconic light up bottle.

The Mine Pie liqueur will feature a Christmas tree which will light up on the front when you touch either side of the bottle.

Shoppers have gone wild on social media for this fabulously festive liqueur, with over 7,000 likes, comments and shares across Instagram and Facebook.

One fan commented: “Definitely on my list.”

While a second said: “Need to get this weekend!!”

While a third added: “Always pulling it out the bag M&S!!! This is so cute.”

Jenny Rea, Lead Product Developer for Spirits, Liqueurs & Cocktails at M&S, said: “Our new mince pie liqueur is a true festive showstopper, blending the classic flavours of sweet vine fruits, zesty lemon peel and warming spices.

“We know shoppers see us as the go-to destination for the original and best light-up liqueurs, however we’re especially excited for them to see this year’s unique edition which is our most innovative yet!

“No need to press any buttons – simply touch either side of the bottle to see the Christmas tree on the label instantly illuminate thanks to some very clever science.”

Alongside the new Mince Pie Liqueur, M&S have brought back its iconic Clementine Gin Liqueur Snow Globe in a stunning gift box – making it super easy to wrap.

In past years, a 70cl bottle cost £16, however now the price has gone up to £20 for each flavoured liqueur.

It comes after Aldi’s must-have snow globe gins return to shops ahead of the festive season.

The discounter’s popular glitter gins are back and they’re bound to be a hit yet again.

This year the Infusionist Shimmer Globes are available to buy in three new flavours; Blood Orange Flavour Gin Liqueur, Honey Flavour Rum Liqueur and Toffee Flavour Vodka Liqueurs, with each costing £12.99.

The globe style bottles include gold shimmer, which moves when shaken.

The Blood Orange Flavour boasts zesty, fruity notes of blood orange and a juniper dry finish.

The Honey Flavour Rum Liqueur features flavours of rich and golden honey with notes of honeycomb and a rum finish.

The Toffee Flavour Vodka Liqueur is a sweet and sticky premium vodka infused with toffee.

In a Facebook post, Aldi wrote: “Everything is better with glitter and our gloriously glittery new Infusionist Spirit Liqueur Globes are no exception. Will you be trying Honey Rum, Blood Orange or Toffee Vodka?”

One person commented: “Blood Orange one for me … just brought some honey rum liqueur back from Greece and it is delicious.”

Another person added: “Woohoo, I popped into my local store this evening and managed to get a Honey Rum and Toffee Vodka. Very happy.”

Back in 2021, the snow globe drinks were at the centre of a legal action M&S launched against Aldi, accusing the rival supermarket of selling a “copycat” version of the iconic gin.

Aldi’s snow globe gin was launched in October 2021 – and cost £6 less than the M&S version.

M&S filed papers with the High Court alleging that customers could mistake Aldi’s glitter globe gin for it’s own.

But Aldi often sells “dupes” of well-known products that look very similar other brands.

After a lengthy court case, Aldi was found guilty of infringing upon the M&S design.

It’s always worth shopping around to find the best deal on an item you wish to buy.

You can use online price comparison sites like Price Spy and Trolley to see if a product you have found is the cheapest compared with others.

You can also use the Google Shopping/Product tab to do a quick scan of the internet.

How to save money on Christmas shopping

Consumer reporter Sam Walker reveals how you can save money on your Christmas shopping.

Limit the amount of presents – buying presents for all your family and friends can cost a bomb.

Instead, why not organise a Secret Santa between your inner circles so you’re not having to buy multiple presents.

Plan ahead – if you’ve got the stamina and budget, it’s worth buying your Christmas presents for the following year in the January sales.

Make sure you shop around for the best deals by using price comparison sites so you’re not forking out more than you should though.

Buy in Boxing Day sales – some retailers start their main Christmas sales early so you can actually snap up a bargain before December 25.

Delivery may cost you a bit more, but it can be worth it if the savings are decent.

Shop via outlet stores – you can save loads of money shopping via outlet stores like Amazon Warehouse or Office Offcuts.

They work by selling returned or slightly damaged products at a discounted rate, but usually any wear and tear is minor.

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Berlin’s top cop issues chilling warning to Jews, openly gay people to watch their backs in Arab-majority neighborhoods

The police chief in Germany's capital is urging Jews and gay people to "be vigilant" while traversing certain Arab-majority neighborhoods, warning many of them contain pockets of antisemitism and residents who harbor support for terrorist groups.

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Who is Ruth Landry from The Sticky and what happened to the Canadian maple syrup farmer?

RUTH Landry is a fictional character in the new comedy-drama series The Sticky, which is loosely based on a real-life story. 

The show references the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, which saw a group of thieves steal almost C$18.7 million worth of maple syrup. 

Margo Martindale plays Ruth Landry in the series
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The show’s trailer makes it clear that the series bears little resemblance to real life
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Ruth’s maple syrup scheme

Ruth is a middle-aged maple syrup farmer who turns to crime when her way of life becomes threatened. 

She teams up with a Bostonian mobster, played by Chris Diamantopoulos, and a French-Candian security guard played by Guillaume Cyr.

Together, they launch a plot to steal gallons of syrup in a scheme referencing the real-life syrup heist.

Ruth is played by Margo Martindale, who has appeared in BoJack Horseman, Dexter and The Americans. 

The Sticky is being executive produced by Jamie Lee Curtis, who has a guest role in the series. 

The real life heist 

The show is based on the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, but the show’s creators have stressed that the series bears very little resemblance to the real-life events. 

In 1966, a group of maple syrup producers in Quebec formed the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (FPAQ). 

They stored a strategic reserve of Maple Syrup, known as the International Strategic Reserve (ISR), across Quebec. 

Over the course of several months between 2011 and 2012, the contents of 9,751 barrels were stolen from a FPAQ facility in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford. 

The syrup was stored in unmarked white barrels which were only checked once a year.

Thieves stole the barrels, drained the syrup and then refilled them with water so that the warehouse stocks appeared as though they were not being stolen. 

The scheme unravelled when the thieves started to leave the barrels empty.

When inspector Michel Gauvreau started climbing the barrels, he nearly fell because they were not strong enough to support his weight. 

Between December 18 and 20, in 2012, 17 men related to the theft were arrested. 

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The Sticky’s release date

Fans can catch The Sticky when it lands on Amazon Prime on December 6, 2024. 

All six episodes will arrive on the platform at the same time which will allow fans to binge the series.

The show has been described as combining “moments of culture-clash hilarity, edge-of-the-seat excitement and heartbreaking drama”.

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  Досвідчені городники розповіли про ефективний спосіб підвищення родючості ґрунту восени, інформує Ukr.Media. За словами фахівців, цей простий метод може збільшити врожай кратно. Застосовувати його слід у жовтні або листопаді. Щороку варто розсипати порошок по всій ділянці — і наступного року земля стає м’якою, родючою і пишною, розповіли експерти. Вони уточнили, що використовувати потрібно кісткове […]

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  Рясне вживання спиртних напоїв нерідко викликає у людини тремтіння в руках і в усьому тілі. Фахівці розповіли, що це може означати. За їх словами, якщо у людини після п’янки затряслися руки – то це перша ознака алкоголізму або алкогольний тремор. Фахівці кажуть, що тремор посилюється при похміллі вранці, коли людина ще не вживала їжу. […]

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