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GREGGS is set to launch a champagne bar inside a popular department store before Christmas.
The beloved bakery chain is set to open the posh drinks spot inside Fenwick’s Newcastle store from October 24.
Visitors can indulge in some festive cheer, paired with Greggs’ famous bakes.
Customers can sip on a selection of top-tier Champagnes, with glasses starting at just £10 for a taste of Ca’ di Alte Prosecco, or go all out with a luxurious £75 glass of Louis Roederer Cristal.
Those looking for a fancy treat can splash out on a whole bottle of Cristal for a whopping £425.
This concept follows the success of last year’s Greggs Bistro at Fenwick, which attracted more than 8,000 visitors in just one month.
Diners enjoyed a unique twist on festive fare, featuring the popular festive bake alongside duck fat roasties, smoked pancetta, chestnuts, and sprouts.
This year’s menu, which runs until the end of December, has been crafted by Fenwick’s executive head chef Mark Reid in collaboration with Greggs.
The exclusive menu will only be available at the Fenwick’s Newcastle champagne bar and not chain stores.
Highlights include a steak bake served with a peppercorn aioli for just £4.95, and of course a hearty sausage, bean, and cheese melt with bloody Mary ketchup for £4.50.
Plus, the classic sausage roll has been revamped with a spicy hot honey chilli sauce—perfect for those who like a kick and under a fiver, selling at £4.
And for those with a sweet tooth, the Champagne bar won’t disappoint.
Guests can enjoy signature cocktails inspired by Greggs’ treats.
The bar is also stocked with non-alcoholic options like the refreshing peach Melba cocktail for £7.
The stylish Art Nouveau-style bar will seat just 16 guests at a time, who can summon top-ups by ringing vintage crystal bells.
Reservations are required, and the bar will be open from 11.30AM until the store closes at 7pm.
Hannah Squirrell, Greggs’ customer director said: “While Champagne and Greggs might not be the most immediate food and drink pairing, we’re thrilled to launch the Greggs Champagne Bar at Fenwick.
“We hope everyone who visited us last year—and many more—will enjoy this fun and unique experience, discovering that a chilled glass of Champagne alongside a sausage roll is the hottest ticket in Toon for 2024.”
Leo Fenwick, strategic partnerships director at Fenwick, added: “After the phenomenal success of last year’s Bistro Greggs at Fenwick, we’re proud to partner with Greggs once again to launch the Champagne Bar.
“This pop-up enhances our evolving restaurant offerings, creating a memorable in-store dining experience.”
Greggs doesn’t just offer delicious bakes; it’s also a haven for savvy shoppers looking to enjoy their treats without breaking the bank.
Here are some top tips from Greggs super fan Tony Collins on how to save money on your next visit.
One of Tony’s best-kept secrets is to make the most of Greggs outlet stores.
These locations sell baked goods at heavily discounted prices, typically because they’re a day old.
Don’t worry—Greggs assures customers that the food is still fresh, and a percentage of the profits goes to charity.
Tony reports that he usually gets around 20 per cent off compared to regular prices, making it a win-win for your wallet and a good cause
If you’re looking for a filling breakfast without the hefty price tag, Greggs’ breakfast deal is hard to beat.
Enjoy a brekkie roll and a hot drink for just £2.85 until 11 AM. It’s a tasty way to kickstart your day without overspending.
You can also find your Greggs favourites in the freezer aisles at stores like Iceland.
Currently, a four-pack of sausage rolls is priced at just £3.
It’s a convenient way to enjoy Greggs’ iconic treats at home.
By using these clever tips, you can enjoy all your Greggs favourites while keeping your budget in check.
Meanwhile, If your love for pastry knows no bounds then you are in luck as the bakery giant Greggs is launching its own jewellery line.
Gregg's tasty-autumn inspired menu is now available in stores across the UK for a limited time, here's what's on the menu:
COLD Autumn nights are officially upon us, prompting many to look for ways to heat their homes on a budget.
Popping the central heating on to dry clothes or keep yourself warm can become costly, especially now Ofgem‘s latest price cap means electricity will rise by £149 a year.
Gadgets such as heated blankets and airers can be cost-effective ways to keep your home warm without racking up a hefty bill.
This week, Aldi will be selling an array of heating products at a bargain price for shoppers.
It’s part of the German discounters ‘Special Buy’ range.
These are unique products that are sold by Aldi each Thursday and Sunday, while stocks last.
The goods are sold on a first-come, first-served basis meaning once they’re gone they’re gone.
The Sun has rounded up all the heating tools coming to Alid in just a matter of days.
However, it’s worth bearing in mind that stock may vary from store to store.
If you have your heart set on one item in particular it may be worth ringing up your local sites to avoid disappointment.
This highly reflective foil works by bouncing heat back into the room.
The reflector Aldi plans to sell claims to cut heat loss by up to 86% and comes with enough cover for three radiators.
You will need to cut the foil to fit the size of your radiator and slide the foil behind it to get the full effects.
This foil also comes with built-in adhesive strips which should make the process easier.
It will be in Aldi from October 20.
An electric fan heater can be a cost-effective to keep warm as the nights get colder.
These are portable devices as well, so you could travel from room to room with this heater.
Aldi will be selling electric fan heaters to customers from October 20 as part of its Special Buy range.
They will cost £24.99 and can run at either 1000W or 2000W, meaning it costs around 22p or 45p to run an hour.
Aldi’s heated airer is a sell-out anytime it lands in stores.
The £34.99 device comes with 18 heated bars and can hold 18kg worth of clothes.
Heated airers can save money on your energy bill as it offers a cheaper alternative to drying your clothes on the radiator.
You have to plug it in to get the heating effect from the product.
Other retailers such as Dunelm and John Lewis sell similar products but they can cost upwards of £100.
If you do not manage to get your hands on one from Aldi do not worry, as The Sun found a very similar product from Amazon for the same price.
Aldi will be selling the heated airers from Sunday, October 20.
The retailer will also be selling a larger version of the device for £74.99 on the same day.
Aldi will be selling oil-filled radiators in its stores from October 20.
The device features an adjustable thermostat control with three heat settings and overheat protection.
It also comes with a built-in carry handle that allows for easy transportation around the house.
It also costs just 20p per hour to run, helping to cut costs on your energy bill.
If you do not manage to get your hands on the Aldi heater, Screw Fix is selling a similar device for £29.99.
Homes are at risk of developing mould over the winter because of condensation and heavy rainfall.
However, dehumidifiers can help remove dampness from your home and can prevent the growth of mould.
They can also be great for helping clothes dry quicker when placed near your airer.
This is because it can help suck the moisture of your clothes helping them dry at a faster pace.
Aldi’s dehumidifier can collect two litres of water, making it one of the smaller dehumidifiers on the market.
But it could be a cheaper alternative to pricier alternatives on the market.
For example, Argos is selling a three-litre dehumidifier for £70.
Aldi will also be selling Silentnight thermal mattress covers on Thursday, October 17 for £11.99.
These sheets fit a king-size bed and add an extra three tog of warmth beneath you.
They will also be selling a smaller double-sized cover for £9.99.
The Sun looked online and found the Silentnight website is selling this product for £29 for the king and £28 for the double.
Unlike other major grocers, Aldi does not have a rewards or point card system but that does not mean you cannot save on your shop.
Every week the store releases a list of special buys, which are unique bargain products you find online at Aldi and in-store.
The store releases a fresh range of deals every Thursday and Sunday, so be sure to check regularly to see what’s new.
Meanwhile, the store also regularly sells fruit and vegetables at highly discounted prices, as part of its ‘super six’ deal.
It also does weekly saving offers on typically pricey items such as meat and fish.
SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain…
Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with.
Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks.
Sales are when you can pick up a real steal.
Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on.
Sign up to mailing lists and you’ll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too.
When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use vouchercodes.co.uk and myvouchercodes.co.uk are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer.
Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. Trolley.co.uk app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping.
Bargain hunters can also use B&M’s scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out.
And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you’ll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
A FORMER star of a hit TV drama has opened up about being written out of the show.
Decorated screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, created US medical drama Grey’s Anatomy back in 2005 and it has aired 20 seasons to date on ABC in the US.
Sarah Drew played Dr April Kepner on the medical drama for nine seasons, from 2009–2018.
But she was let go from the show after season 14, when her option was not picked up.
During an appearance on the Call It What It Is podcast, co-hosted by Drew’s former co-stars Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, Drew explained how badly she felt about leaving the show, which is available to watch in the UK on Disney+.
She said: “[I] was unceremoniously let go in a way that felt mean and unjust, and because of that, the outpouring of love was so enormous it was like you were sitting there watching people [eulogize you],”
After the news broke that Sarah and Jessica were exiting the medical drama in the same season, Sarah took to social media to address her fans and posted: “I know you’re sad. I’m sad too, I haven’t really had the time to process this information.
“I’ve been with it for less than 48 hours, so I’m not ready to say my thank yous and give an all-encompassing statement about my 9 years here.”
Sarah briefly returned to the show three seasons later and told the podcast hosts: “I have no attachment to [the show] at all. I had zero anxiety.
“I don’t need anything from anyone on that set anymore. They’re not responsible for my livelihood anymore. They’re not responsible for my success or my joy… I’m like, ‘Hey, this is a fun spot to come visit.”
The star also revealed that her character originally was supposed to have a one-night stand with Eric Dane’s Mark Sloan.
She said: “Before they made my character love Jesus and a virgin, there’s a scene where Sloan and Reed [Nora Zehetner] have sex, a random one-night stand. That was supposed to be me originally. It was supposed to be April.”
It is not the first time someone has felt bad about the way they exited Grey’s Anatomy.
Eric Dane, who nowadays stars opposite Zendaya in HBO teen drama Euphoria, played Dr. Mark Sloan, aka ‘McSteamy’ for six seasons as a regular.
He departed the show in season nine, after Mark succumbed to injuries sustained in a plane crash at the end of season eight.
But in an interview earlier this year, Eric admitted he had been secretly fired, a fact many fans of the show had not previously known.
Season 21 of Grey’s Anatomy is available to stream on Disney+ in the UK.
GARY NEVILLE believes there are “difficult questions for the FA to answer” after Thomas Tuchel was confirmed as England’s new boss.
Tuchel sat down for his first Three Lions press conference after confirming an 18-month deal starting from January.
But Neville had earlier revealed that it’s the FA that need to answer some questions surrounding the decision not to hire an English coach.
The Manchester United legend fears the appointment of German Tuchel as manager will have a damaging impact on coaching in England.
Gary Neville told Sky Sports: “I worked under international coaches for England.
“I loved playing for England while I was working under Terry Venables, Glenn Hoddle, Steve McClaren, Kevin Keegan… and Sven Goran Eriksson – so I didn’t see any difference in terms of my passion for my country when I played under an international coach.
“But what I have seen over the last 15-20 years is the reputational damage that English coaching has taken.
“We are in a rut when it comes to English coaching.
“English coaching is one of the least respected big nations in Europe when it comes to taking charge of a football team.
“Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese coaches are renowned for their styles of play, for their philosophy.
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“We don’t have a clear identity as an English nation, for what we are anymore.
“We haven’t built a style, we haven’t got a coach who’s built a style that’s unique to us and we’ve seen coaches from all around Europe come and input their styles into our game.
“And we’ve copied their styles and we’re trying to copy what they do – without really developing our own style.
“I think my view is that we need to build an identity as an English country in terms of what our style of play is and let English coaches flourish, and St George’s Park was set up to do that.
“The English philosophy of that time was to build English coaches and to try to get English coaches as high as possible in the world.
“And Gareth Southgate, I think, has done a great job – but we’ve chosen to go down a different route, and I think there are some difficult questions for the FA to answer.”
Moreover Tuchel has already faced the media for the first time in a press conference on Wednesday.
The German jokingly apologised for having a German passport.
He was asked about was being the country’s third foreign manager after Eriksson and Capello.
To which he replied: “I am sorry I have a German passport! But I can tell the supporters I have felt my passion for the Premier League and my passion for the country and how I love to live here and work here.”
It was also revealed that the FA interviewed 10 managers before appointing the former Premier League manager, who was also targeted by Man Utd in the summer.
WITH Thomas Tuchel announced as the next England manager, a few forgotten stars might be hopeful of a return to the international set up.
The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager usually uses a 3-4-3 formation.
That could provide an opening for Mason Mount, who’s not been involved in the England set-up since the World Cup in 2022.
The now Manchester United star enjoyed his most successful spell under Tuchel while the pair were at Stamford Bridge.
Tuchel could also offer lifelines to other previously capped players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Eric Dier.
RLC has excelled since his move to AC Milan and with England struggling to find a partner for Rice, he could be the surprise answer.
Meanwhile, Dier played for Tuchel at Bayern Munich as part of a back-three last season.
The defender did enough to convince the club to make his loan move permanent after he had fallen out of favour at Tottenham.
Click here to see the full England XI who could play under Tuchel.
WITH the colder weather sweeping in, it’s not just the thought of putting the heating on that people are worrying about.
Many households are already struggling to banish condensation on their windows since the arrival of autumn.
Windows often serve as moisture hot spots, even in homes fitted with double or triple glazing.
But some savvy shoppers have found a bargain buy that can solve the problem without affecting their energy bills.
The interior dehumidifiers are being hailed as the “best thing” for banishing condensation and avoiding any mouldy or damp spots in your home.
A 40-pack of the interior dehumidifiers are currently on offer for £32.99 on TikTok Shop, where shoppers have been raving over them.
By buying in bulk, it also works out at just 82p per item.
Each tub contains hydrophillic crystals which help to absorb and retain moisture from the air.
This, in turn, reduces the risk of any damp, mildew, mould or condensation.
It’s easy to use too. All you have to do is remove the seal and you’re good to go.
So it’s no wonder the interior dehumidifiers have already racked up countless five-star reviews from satisfied customers.
One gushed: “I use these tbh one of the best things, I put one in each room and even bathroom as well. It works!”
“These are amazing I use them all the time”, chimed in a second.
A third wrote: “Started using these a few years ago.
“Place one in each room. Used to have a problem with damp and mould in some rooms in my flat, but these seemed to have helped!”
A fifth insisted: “Worth every penny.”
Meanwhile, a sixth said: “We buy these! It’s insane how much moisture is in each room!!”
If you fancy getting your hands on a small crystal dehumidifier for your home, but don’t use TikTok Shop, don’t worry – there are plenty of other stockists to choose from.
Whilst large dehumidifiers can turn out to be quite pricey, the small ones can be found in Poundland for only 80p, at Asda for £1.25 and at The Range for just £1.49.
Mould is more likely to grow during the winter months.
Olivia Young, Product Development Scientist at Astonish revealed exactly why this is.
“Unfortunately, mould is a common problem many people face during winter. It thrives in conditions that are warm and damp, so your bathrooms are likely to be the most affected place.
“That said, during the colder months most rooms in your home could be vulnerable to mould growing.
“This occurs primarily from condensation that builds up on your windows when you’ve got your radiators on.
“If you think about it, when windows and doors are closed, there’s not much chance for the air to circulate and the moisture to make a swift exit.
“This build up is what can cause dreaded mould to make an appearance, especially in bathrooms, as it creates that warm and wet environment that is a breeding ground for mould.
“If left untreated, not only is it unsightly but it can also pose a serious risk to your health, so it’s really important you treat it.
“The key to tackle mould is to act fast.
“Try to come into as little contact with it as you can. So, grab your gloves, tie up your hair and get to work to remove any signs of mould as soon as you notice them.
“To keep mould at bay, there are some simple solutions you can introduce throughout home.
“The first is keep it ventilated. Yes, even in the cold winter months try to leave your bathroom window open for at least 10/15 minutes post shower or bath. This will get rid of any excess moisture quickly preventing mould gathering.
“If you’re having a repeat problem with mould in one particular area, it might be because the humidity levels are too high. You can get a dehumidifier that will help keep the levels low and reduce the risk of mould returning.
“The golden rule to remember when dealing with mould is the quicker you can treat it, the better. If you leave it, it will only get worse so never ignore it!
“To successfully get rid of mould every time, I recommend opting for the UK’s No 1 Mould & Mildew Remover, that effectively removes mould and mildew stains almost instantly, with no scrubbing necessary.”
NICK Grimshaw has revealed his trendy new look after a “dream afternoon” at a top celeb hair salon.
The Celebrity Gogglebox star and former Radio 1 DJ saw his curly brunette locks freshly styled and with added “texture” and layers.
Nick, 40, filmed his impressive hair-revamp in a video posted to his Instagram Stories page where he gushed “Ooh that texture.”
The Dish podcast host captured his new look on his phone while London-based stylist Ricky Walters held a mirror behind his head.
As he swirled around on the chair A-list stylist Ricky said: “Is that a little texture I see? Hello!
“Ooh yeah look at that texture. Look at those layers!”
Nick, giggling at the pair’s light-hearted banter, repeated his words and added: “Bloody hell.”
In his caption, he added: “I love my haircut and your nonsense, dream afternoon with TEXTURE fan.”
Ricky owns Salon64 in London’s Bateman Street, Soho, and is no stranger to a celeb client.
He previously exclusively said he would love to get his hands on X Factor judge Simon Cowell’s barnet.
Ricky also admitted he would also love to give former Prime Minister Boris Johnson a much-needed mega hair makeover.
He said: “Over the years I’ve styled hair for Sandra Bullock, Will.i.am and Arnold Schwarzenegger – all of my clients are very special.
“If I could pick any celebrity to do next – I would pick Simon Cowell.
“I reckon he has quite tough hair, I’d like to have a go at it.
“I feel like I could get my hands on his hair and do a good fade on that head of hair.”
Ricky, who started his hairdressing career at the age of 16 in a small salon in Pinner, said he’d also work his magic on some of the world’s most famous politicians.
“I’d like to do Boris Johnson and Donald Trump’s hair – I think these guys could all do with a little bit of attention,” he laughed.
His Instagram page describes him as a “builder of brands. Cutter of hair. Professional conversationalist.”
Images show him with clients including Made in Chelsea’s Emily Blackwell, Strictly’s Rose Ayling Ellis and model Jodie Kidd.
The salon also now boasts a private members club side of the business, dubbed CLUB64.
Ricky’s success comes after he left school with no GCSEs.
He previously explained: “The shock of entering the real world at 16 with no qualifications partnered with my love of the idea of earning my own income was a wake-up call.
“I completed my training in a Mayfair hair salon first, and then moved to a likeminded competitor to start building a client base.
“So I was cutting hair within a five star London hotel, rubbing shoulders with plenty of people of influence and celebrities.”
Now at the top of his game, his graft has paid off.
