AdvertisementFor the Greggs-lovers among us – that’s almost 31 times the weight of your average sausage roll – making it the UK’s biggest. When I arrived at Countrystyle Meats Farm Shop, there was an overwhelming sense of excitement – and smell of pasties – in the air. But my ill-advised confidence soon turned to trepidation as I caught a glance of the regular sausage roll – itself brimming with pork. To my shock, a regular-sized sausage roll was then placed in front of me by one of the restaurant staff. I assured staff I would return with a bigger appetite but – for now – the beast had remained unslain.

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Hayley JonesPublic anger is spreading across Wales after a sewage drama broadcast by Channel 4 this week revealed the wrongdoings of Dŵr Cymru board member Sir James Bevan. Shame shame shame for Welsh Water in employing him on their company. A Welsh Water spokesperson told us: “Dŵr Cymru | Welsh Water appointed Sir James Bevan as a Non-Executive Director in February 2025 following a rigorous search and appointment process. The portrayal of Sir James Bevan does not reflect the experience of the Board since his appointment. “Our focus remains on delivering for customers and improving the environment.”Nation.Cymru also approached Sir James Bevan directly for his response but received no reply.

‌Scotland supporters are sweating after a huge row broke out in the USA on whether Boston will host Steve Clarke's side's opening two games against Haiti and Morocco. ‌"We expect to move at least 20,000 fans between South Station in Boston and Foxborough Station on the seven match days." Fans must buy parking spots on FIFA's website and also need a pricey match ticket to complete the deal. A FIFA spokesman said: "We decided the size of the security perimeter and parking inventory along with the stadium owners. We are also providing on-site parking for teams, media, broadcasters, commercial partners, and official hospitality guests."

Flannery O’Connor could have written an entire novel on Christian hucksters just from Year One of the second coming of the Trump administration. As the Iran war ratchets up with no end in sight, this devotion to Trump is veering into idolatry. Those of us who partake in Lent are asked to repent of our sins; Trump is doubling down on them like they’re McDonald’s fries. Lent also is the time that Christians remember that the pain of Christ’s death leads to the hope that is Easter. That’s why for this Lent, may Christians repent of Trump like never before.

The 17-year-old's progress has been remarkable, with the German-born talent actually featuring for the club's under-21s before representing the under-18s. He towers above many of his colleagues, including 15-year-old Gabriel and 16-year-old Rooney, who measure around 5'5" and 5'9" respectively, though still with time to grow. Before those games, he got on the scoresheet in their 4-1 thrashing of Oxford United in the FA Youth Cup. Such is the anticipation surrounding this United generation that the club's caretaker manager, Michael Carrick, undertook the 300-mile round journey to Oxford to observe the Youth Cup fixture. Gabriel is attracting plenty of attention with his goals"In the Youth Cup, I've got great memories personally of the Youth Cup when I was younger.

TLDRA study by researchers found that humanity is heating the planet faster than ever before, with the rate of global heating almost doubling after excluding natural fluctuations such as El Niño. The heating rate has accelerated from less than 0.2C per decade between 1970 and 2015 to about 0.35C per decade over the past 10 years, which is the highest rate since scientists started systematically taking the Earth’s temperature in 1880. If this rate continues, it would lead to a long-term exceedance of the 1.5C limit of the Paris agreement before 2030.

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TLDRWarner Bros has announced the opening of a 21,000 sq ft Harry Potter store on London’s Oxford Street, offering an interactive retail experience with recreations of iconic locations, photo moments, and exclusive merchandise. Set to open in autumn, the store aims to bridge the gap between the series’ attractions and shopping opportunities, drawing fans and tourists to the city prominently featured in the stories.

TLDRIn a trial against New Mexico’s attorney general, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Instagram leader Adam Mosseri acknowledged that criminal behavior on their platforms is inevitable due to their large user base. The trial highlights Meta’s efforts to combat child exploitation, including the introduction of Teen Accounts with default protections in 2024, despite allegations that the company prioritizes profits over child safety.

An entrepreneur from Knowl Hill plans to franchise her illustrated playing cards business and is hunting for more ‘leaders of the packs’ across the UK. Ace Places creates decks of playing cards that showcase independent businesses, local legends and cultural hotspots that make places special. Founder Emma Sweet launched her Henley and Marlow playing cards in March and November 2023, respectively. She said playing cards are a ‘lovely little vehicle’ for marketing businesses, while the local town element ‘really unites the place’. “Henley, Marlow, Windsor make sense; they're all downstream, and all fit the bill.

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