2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Let me do my job – Professor Kwesi Aning seeks freedom to work after years of challenges under NPP
Security consultant and academic, Professor Kwesi Aning, has described the last eight years under the Akufo-Addo administration as a difficult period in his professional life. Speaking during an interview on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey monitored by MyNewsGh, he revealed that his ability to freely express himself and perform his duties had been significantly […]
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Let me do my job – Professor Kwesi Aning seeks freedom to work after years of challenges under NPP
Security consultant and academic, Professor Kwesi Aning, has described the last eight years under the Akufo-Addo administration as a difficult period in his professional life. Speaking during an interview on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey monitored by MyNewsGh, he revealed that his ability to freely express himself and perform his duties had been significantly […]
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Star of Channel 4 show & award-winning chef announces sudden closure of popular restaurant after 10 years in ‘sad day’
A RENOWNED chef who starred in a Channel 4 show and won multiple awards has announced the sudden closure of his popular restaurant after 10 years.
Gary Usher, who starred in the documentary “The Rebel Chef: My Restaurant Revolution”, made the announcement in a video posted on X.
TwitterGary announced the closure of his restaurant in a post on social media platform X[/caption]
TwitterBurnt Truffle first opened its doors in July 2015[/caption]
TwitterThe chef owns a string of successful restaurants in the North West[/caption]
The famed chef had opened Burnt Truffle in July 2015 in Heswall, Merseyside, then the second outlet in the portfolio of his company, Elite Bistros.
In a message posted on Wednesday, Gary spoke from the restaurant and described the closure as a “sad day”.
He said the lease of the restaurant had ended and that they had chosen to not renew it as the “honest truth” was that they had “never been able to make it work” at the site.
The star chef also reminisced about the earlier days of the restaurant, including how the venue quickly amassed two rosettes and was the first crowdfunded restaurant with non-investment crowdfunding.
In light of the closure, the chef said: “We carry on, we just keep going, we keep trying, we keep innovating to get through these tough times.”
His post added: “Thank you to all the team & all the guests over the last 10 years.
“Our lease has come to an end & we have decided to part ways.
“All our bills are paid & all vouchers will be redeemed.
“From all of us at Burnt Truffle, thank you & good night.”
Fans were gutted at the news, with many commenting their sadness below Gary’s post.
One said: “Really sad to hear this, but a sensible time and way to do it.
“Loved all my visits here over the years, I just wish there could have been more.”
Another added: “Gutted to hear this I am sure like others they will have amazing memories that will last a lifetime big love from us x”.
The chef owns five other restaurants, a pub, and a bakery as part of his portfolio.
He added that any customers concerned about any vouchers they may have for the restaurant could use it at any other of the chef’s sites.
Gary had founded the award-winning Elite Bistros group in 2011 before opening up a string of successful restaurants in the North West.
Star of hit Channel 4 cooking show & Michelin starred chef suddenly closes down popular London restaurant after 23 years
THE star of a hit Channel 4 cooking show and Michelin starred chef has suddenly closed down a popular London restaurant after 23 years.
Giorgio Locatelli, 61, has been forced to pack the kitchen up at his Italian venue Locanda Locatelli and shut for good.
Restaurant bosses said the shock permanent closure is “out of our control” just days after a busy New Year’s Eve service.
A statement on the restaurant’s site read: “With a heavy heart, for reasons out of our control, we are now permanently closed.”
It is not yet clear what the reasons behind the sudden closure are.
The hugely successful eatery did however hint at a new future as they thanked their loyal customers.
The statement added: “We will miss all of our clients, many who have become friends.
“But when one door closes, another opens, so please check our social media for updates on our new project.
“We wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025 and thank you all for your custom over the last 23 years.”
Giorgio, who appeared onChannel 4′s Celeb Cooking School teaching celebrities how to cook, had opened the joint with his wife Plaxy in 2002.
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on First look inside new Love Island villa with THROUPLE hideaway and ‘naughty secret garden’ in South Africa
LOVE Island’s brand new villa includes a throuple hideaway and a naughty ‘secret garden’ for the All Star cast.
The dating show returns for its second star-studded series this Monday at the show’s South Africa villa in Cape Town.
The brand new Love Island bedroom has been revealedITVThe kitchen also features a huge bar – though the two-drink limit still appliesITVThis year’s hideaway has been given a huge revamp – with producers installing a second double bedITV
Ahead of the OGs moving back into the TV mansion, The Sun was given an exclusive tour of the abode.
For 2025 bosses have introduced a new ‘secret garden’ – with a strict rule that couples cannot enter together.
Love Island bosses Mike Spencer explained: “So the idea behind the secret garden is you can’t go in there in your couple, so it is a place to go sneak away. Maybe you’ll get seen, maybe you won’t.
“You can absolutely come in whenever you want. You just cannot be in your couple.
“You might get spotted going in, but what happens in here could potentially stay in here.”
Host Maya, 29, admitted she “didn’t even know” about the new cheeky feature.
She said: “Basically if you want to go and do something naughty you can come down here.
“What happens in here stays in here.. or could get shown in movie night!”
Elsewhere in the villa in a brand new hideaway – featuring an eyebrow-raising second double bed.
With the fan-favourite room now opened up to the possibilities of throuple action, boss Mike is looking forward to “more of a sleepover” inside.
He told us: “I mean, it’s not the traditional coupling-up format, but I’m sure you could entertain a third during your time here.
“But there is a double bed, so hopefully we might see some kind of more of a sleepover in here.”
ITVWhere it all happens – the famous fire pit – which now has new heaters to keep the islanders warm during dramatic recouplings[/caption]
ITVShow boss Mike Spencer told The Sun how there’s a ginormous jacuzzi[/caption]
ITVLove Island bosses have a introduced a new ‘secret garden’ with one big rule[/caption]
Elsewhere in the shinny new villa, islanders can now choose to sleep in the living room should they wish.
Bosses have introduced beds to the room in a bid to relax the All Stars as much as possible under cameras.
This year Love Island has a brand new ginormous jacuzzi, thanks to the villa’s owners who installed it.
Love Island All Stars 2025 official line-up
Love Island All Stars is returning to TV for season 2.
Here we take you through the line-up of Islanders’ who are set to go into the villa so far.
With the kitchen being a central area for the islanders’ chats – and Curtis Pritchard‘s favourite spot – it’s been given a huge makeover.
While the fridge blends into the background, the huge new bar stands out, which could mean more drinking games.
However, ITV bosses are keeping their strict two-drink rule per night.
When it comes to the fireplace, fans won’t notice that there’s now a new heating and aircon system in place.
The iconic spot is known to get nippy during big moments such as dramatic recoupling or shock elimination.
Mike said: “It works perfectly now. If you’re a little bit nippy, or we could throw a bit of air con in the day.
“We don’t really use it too much in the day, but in the evening it’s a little bit helpful. Because it does get a bit nippy.”
Love Island returns Monday, January 16th at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
ITVThe revamped bathroom, already packed full with cosmetics and essentials[/caption]
ITVThis year’s living room will now feature beds for the islanders[/caption]
ITVA cosy spot for a chat on the balcony – or to snoop on what’s happening below…[/caption]
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on First look inside new Love Island villa with THROUPLE hideaway and ‘naughty secret garden’ in South Africa
LOVE Island’s brand new villa includes a throuple hideaway and a naughty ‘secret garden’ for the All Star cast.
The dating show returns for its second star-studded series this Monday at the show’s South Africa villa in Cape Town.
The brand new Love Island bedroom has been revealedITVThe kitchen also features a huge bar – though the two-drink limit still appliesITVThis year’s hideaway has been given a huge revamp – with producers installing a second double bedITV
Ahead of the OGs moving back into the TV mansion, The Sun was given an exclusive tour of the abode.
For 2025 bosses have introduced a new ‘secret garden’ – with a strict rule that couples cannot enter together.
Love Island bosses Mike Spencer explained: “So the idea behind the secret garden is you can’t go in there in your couple, so it is a place to go sneak away. Maybe you’ll get seen, maybe you won’t.
“You can absolutely come in whenever you want. You just cannot be in your couple.
“You might get spotted going in, but what happens in here could potentially stay in here.”
Host Maya, 29, admitted she “didn’t even know” about the new cheeky feature.
She said: “Basically if you want to go and do something naughty you can come down here.
“What happens in here stays in here.. or could get shown in movie night!”
Elsewhere in the villa in a brand new hideaway – featuring an eyebrow-raising second double bed.
With the fan-favourite room now opened up to the possibilities of throuple action, boss Mike is looking forward to “more of a sleepover” inside.
He told us: “I mean, it’s not the traditional coupling-up format, but I’m sure you could entertain a third during your time here.
“But there is a double bed, so hopefully we might see some kind of more of a sleepover in here.”
ITVWhere it all happens – the famous fire pit – which now has new heaters to keep the islanders warm during dramatic recouplings[/caption]
ITVShow boss Mike Spencer told The Sun how there’s a ginormous jacuzzi[/caption]
ITVLove Island bosses have a introduced a new ‘secret garden’ with one big rule[/caption]
Elsewhere in the shinny new villa, islanders can now choose to sleep in the living room should they wish.
Bosses have introduced beds to the room in a bid to relax the All Stars as much as possible under cameras.
This year Love Island has a brand new ginormous jacuzzi, thanks to the villa’s owners who installed it.
Love Island All Stars 2025 official line-up
Love Island All Stars is returning to TV for season 2.
Here we take you through the line-up of Islanders’ who are set to go into the villa so far.
With the kitchen being a central area for the islanders’ chats – and Curtis Pritchard‘s favourite spot – it’s been given a huge makeover.
While the fridge blends into the background, the huge new bar stands out, which could mean more drinking games.
However, ITV bosses are keeping their strict two-drink rule per night.
When it comes to the fireplace, fans won’t notice that there’s now a new heating and aircon system in place.
The iconic spot is known to get nippy during big moments such as dramatic recoupling or shock elimination.
Mike said: “It works perfectly now. If you’re a little bit nippy, or we could throw a bit of air con in the day.
“We don’t really use it too much in the day, but in the evening it’s a little bit helpful. Because it does get a bit nippy.”
Love Island returns Monday, January 16th at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
ITVThe revamped bathroom, already packed full with cosmetics and essentials[/caption]
ITVThis year’s living room will now feature beds for the islanders[/caption]
ITVA cosy spot for a chat on the balcony – or to snoop on what’s happening below…[/caption]
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Huge sum Victoria Beckham makes each year from her pop career revealed despite not singing a note
VICTORIA Beckham earned £1million from music in the past year — despite not singing a note since 2012.
The former Spice Girl, 50, made the fortune through royalties from her solo career and time with the chart-topping group.
GettyVictoria Beckham earned £1million from music in the past year despite not singing since 2012[/caption]
GettyThe Spice Girls still have 12.6million monthly listeners on Spotify[/caption]
But despite not touring or recording, Posh Spice has pocketed enough from pop to help offset the £2.9million losses reported at her fashion and beauty firm — Victoria Beckham Holdings — in the same year.
According to documents lodged at Companies House for the period ending March 2024, she now has £2.4million in her firm Moody Productions, which she set up in 1997 to look after her music earnings.
Victoria has not set foot on stage since she performed with the Spice Girls at the Olympics closing ceremony in London in 2012.
Paperwork for the singer said the earnings are due to “recoupment of music recording and publishing royalties and endorsement activities”.
As well as her three studio albums with the Spice Girls, Victoria released a self-titled solo album in 2001.
She now has 19,900 monthly listeners on Spotify, compared to 659,800 for her bandmate Melanie C, 50.
The Spice Girls still have 12.6million monthly listeners on the streaming platform.
In 2022, Victoria said she hadn’t joined the Spice Girls’ lucrative 2019 reunion tour in UK stadiums because she was focusing on her fashion and beauty brand.
Victoria, who has been married to husband David, 49, since 1999, explained: “I had so much fun being in the Spice Girls.
“But I think that now, with everything else that I’ve got going on with my fashion and beauty line, and four children, I couldn’t commit to that.”
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Love Island’s Elma Pazar shuts down romance rumours with Towie co-star – and reveals if she’ll have sex in villa
ELMA Pazar has shut down the rumours that she and her TOWIE co-star are loved up.
The Essex star, who first appeared on Love Island in 2019, has also shared whether or not she’ll get busy in the bedroom while on national television.
ITVElma Pazar will star in the second series of Love Island: All Stars, which starts on Monday[/caption]
ITVElma is known for starring in TOWIE[/caption]
ITVSammy Root, on TOWIE, has flirted with Elma recently[/caption]
ITVElma first appeared on Love Island in 2019[/caption]
Elma, 31, will enter the Love Island: All Stars villa on Monday, with the stunning reality star gearing up for her second-ever stint on the show.
After lasting just a week in the villa when she was on the show the first time around, Elma seems keen to find love this time, with her quick to bat down any romance rumours between herself and one of her TOWIE co-stars.
Striking up a romance with TOWIE star Diags, viewers were hooked as the couple had an on-and-off relationship.
And more recently, Elma was romantically linked to TOWIE co-star Sammy Root when he was seen flirting with her.
But Elma is certain that there was nothing more to her and Sammy’s bond other than some harmless flirty banter.
“We were flirty and Sammy is always flirty,” she told The Sun in an exclusive chat.
“If he was a bombshell, he’s still quite young. I know I always say that I’m not fussed about age to a certain extent, I can flirt with Sammy but I don’t think I can see anything with Sammy.
“I want a geezer that’s going to want what I want and I don’t think I can see Sammy wanting what I want.”
ELMA WANTS TO FIND A GEEZER IN THE VILLA
She went on to say: “I don’t there is one guy that’s my type. There are so many qualities from different people, there has been no Islander who I think ‘him’.
“I can’t give a name, a lot of the people I know from a long time ago and I’ve not watched the recent Love Island’s.
“I’ve changed so much and I can’t base it until I’m in there and I know them.
“Thinking that I know someone’s personality off social media would be very naive of me.”
SELF CONTROL TO NOT ROMP ON TV
Then, revealing whether or not she’d get busy in the bedroom on national television, Elma responded by saying: “God forbid, I’m a woman.
Love Island All Stars 2025 official line-up
Love Island All Stars is returning to TV for season 2.
Here we take you through the line-up of Islanders’ who are set to go into the villa so far.
“I don’t think I would. I wouldn’t want to do that.
“I like to think I have a bit more self-control and I can wait more than five weeks.”
ITVWill Elma find love this season?[/caption]
Instagram/@ElmaPazarElma also told The Sun what she’s looking for in a man[/caption]
RexThe new All Stars series will start on Monday night[/caption]
2 weeks agoNews PlusComments Off on Heartbreaking reason behind Kerry Katona’s weight loss revealed as star speaks out on single life
KERRY Katona has shared one of the heartbreaking reasons that is behind her recent drastic weight loss.
The mum-of-five has shed the pounds in recent months and has been flaunting her newly trimmed-down figure.
PAKerry Katona has shared the heartbreaking truth behind her recent weight loss[/caption]
PAThe star admits ‘stress’ from her break-up has likely contributed to her body overhaul[/caption]
InstagramThe star dumped fiance Ryan Mahoney last year[/caption]
Kerry put the results of her impressive weight loss on full display just this week as she stepped out at the series launch party of Geordie Shore.
However, Kerry has admitted that one of the reasons behind her shock transformation is the “stress” she has been under since splitting from her fiancé, Ryan Mahoney.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Kerry said: “I just look thinner in real life.
“I have no idea how many stone I’ve lost. I’ve been doing Panto and the separation – you name it, I’ve done it.
“It’s probably the stress, I’ve been very stressed.”
Kerry and Ryan called it quits towards the end of last year after six years together after the Atomic Kitten singer felt unsupported by her long-term partner.
Adding of her outlook for the year ahead after her weight loss, the reality star added: “There’s no New Year resolution for me, I’m always trying to be a better version of myself.
“I don’t really drink, no dry January, it’s just me always trying to better myself.
“In 2025, I’m just being in love with myself, knowing my worth.”
But one thing which is seemingly off the cards for Kerry this year is dating.
She admitted that she was very much single in the wake of her split and appeared to suggest she wasn’t looking for love again anytime soon by deciding to focus on herself.
Kerry told us: “Life is amazing at the moment. I’m enjoying single life – but I’m not single, I’m in a relationship with me.
kerrykatona7/InstagramKerry confessed that she is focusing on herself and her family in 2025[/caption]
Refer to CaptionHer split from Ryan came as a huge shock[/caption]
In her latestNew! magazinecolumn, she wrote: “‘I’m feeling really good going into 2025 – it’s going to be a great year. I’m not heartbroken anymore and feel like I know that Ryan wasn’t the one for me.“
Kerry and Ryan got engaged four years ago during a romantic holiday to Spain.
Here we look at the star's changing face - from fresh-faced pop singer to the latest £3,000 tweakment.
Kerry first went under the knife in 2004 for a boob job, and again in 2008 for another breast enhancement and liposuction.
In 2010 she also revealed she had tried to turn back time with some facial tweaks.
Kerry was bitten by the vampire facial bug in 2013 and feared she would die after a shocking reaction to the procedure, popularised by Kim Kardashian.
In 2019, Kerry sparked outrage by endorsing a ‘Katona Package’ at a London clinic offering “2ml face filler and one area fat dissolving” for £699.
When the mum-of-five approached her 40th, she celebrated with fillers and fat-dissolving injections in her chin to “enhance my natural beauty”.
Two years later Kerry joked she’d got a “brand new face” after a procedure called CoolSculpting, which freezes fat cells under the skin and destroys them. She had some fat removed from her chin and Botox injections.
In 2023, the TV star revealed a tighter jawline after treating herself to a “non-invasive facelift”.
