Category Entertainment News

After its head chef revealed he was leaving, an award-winning restaurant is going to shut down for good.

The decision was revealed on social media, stunning fans. However, the eatery, with former MasterChef star Josh Whitehead as head chef, confirmed they had come to the “tough decision” to call it quits. Kino, based in the Grade II listed building that is next to the Leeds Grand Theatre, first appeared in 2022. However, two and a half years later, the restaurant has been declared closed.

The Instagram upload by the restaurant, which described itself as a “bit French, a bit British and a lot Yorkshire”, said: “Some very sad news to share with you… Unfortunately, we’ll be closing our doors on 21 December.

” We’ve had a blast the last two and a half years, but sadly just couldn’t make it work. It’s been a really difficult decision. We’re looking at new opportunities to use our big, beautiful space, but for now it’s goodbye. “

They then thanked their customers for their support and urged them to make a final appearance with them in the upcoming weeks.

Whitehead, who became a member of the company in 2023, stated that he was ready to step down and concentrate on starting his own business. Following the news of the closure, he said:” I thought it was time to move on to the next stage of my career. I just wanted to try and make one]a pie shop] happen. I’m excited to focus on creating amazing handmade pies, terrines, and paté en croute, all using sustainable, local ingredients. “

He said, “I’m still trying to figure out what the hell is going on right now and settle into self-employment is good and proper, there will be pies, there will be croûtes, and there will be chaos, as soon as I’ve figured out the ordering system, do your worst,” while posting an image of himself in a dressing gown sipping on a beer while sat in front of a pie.

His new business, Finer Pleasures, comes after he had helped the restaurant win the Best Sustainability award at the 2024 Oliver Awards and launched the city’s first Pastry Club.

He rose through the ranks on MasterChef: The Professionals in 2016. He was eliminated at the semi-final stages. However, he now is focusing his attention on growing his business through bespoke pie orders, catering, and pop-up events.

Follow Mirror Celebs on Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.

Following his divorce from his wife Annie Kilner, Laurien Goodman recently expressed her desire to “build bridges” with the football player Kyle Walker. The 33-year-old WAG has a complicated but ongoing relationship with him, who has two children with Kyle’s son Kairo and daughter Kinara.

Before having an affair with Lauryn, Kyle was married to Annie. Despite their ongoing marriage, Annie filed for divorce in October, bringing an end to their relationship.

Lauryn has since expressed her desire for Kyle to rekindle his bond with their children and to rekindle his relationship with them. She told Closer: “I hope we can all just move forward and do what’s right by all the children.

We have two wonderful children, and life is too short, so I have faith and hope that bridges will be built for Kairo and Kinara.

She continued, “I’m hopeful their dad will return to them and continue to grow their relationship.” For the love of Kyle, I hope sooner rather than later, because Kairo is now starting to comprehend. He asks for his daddy and he’s starting to realise that maybe it’s his choice]not to be around]. I always say that Daddy is busy playing football, but he’s not believing my excuses anymore. “

Lauryn previously shared that her son frequently asks to see Kyle, saying:” He asks for his daddy and he’s starting to realise maybe it’s his choice… I always say that Daddy is busy playing football, but he’s not believing my excuses anymore. “Lauryn added her hopes that” all “involved could” move forward and do what’s right for all the children, “and said she had” faith “that the right thing could be done for her kids.

Lauryn recently suggested that she still had a relationship with Annie despite sharing her hopes that everyone would help her and the children in her love triangle. She told co-host Lisa Andrews on the podcast Mys Sincerely, “I did get a message today saying that comments about her apparently brainwashing my children are being liked on her page. “

She asked:” Can we touch on that? What’s wrong with me, come on, and brainwash my child? Do I ever… You’re here, and you’re around me so much. I don’t bring up his dad to him, do I?

“We literally get on with our lives. We are a tiny family. People seem to think I’m just trying to make him rehearse stuff or whatever, which is crazy. What benefit would that have for my child? My child’s future behavior is everything to me.

Because Kairo and Kinara will be asking him a lot of questions in the future, his father will have to deal with these things, Lauryn continued. Because they’ll be able to see through him, I don’t believe the answers he’ll give will be good enough, which is what I think. The Mirror have reached out to Annie’s reps for comment.

Follow Mirror Celebs on Threads, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Snapchat.

After she revealed that Julian Spears had died in a freak swimming pool accident, Coronation Street actress Carole Royle has confirmed his cause of death.

The music executive, who was key to The Boomtown Rats and The Stranglers’ success, passed away on December 9 at the age of 74. Carole, 70, posted on Facebook about his passing on Monday, saying he was a “perfectly fit man”, but developed a “sudden massive brain haemorrhage” after jumping in to a usually heated pool.

After writing and stamping Christmas cards for his family and friends, it has now been revealed that he was taking a dip at his neighborhood David Lloyd gym in West London. He had eaten lunch and had exercised three or four times per week for the previous four years.

He claimed to have told Carole that he had jumped into the pool because it was typically heated and that he had seen steam rise from it. However, the pool was significantly colder than usual, which caused an inoperable haemorrhage in his brain, which led to his passing the following day, on Monday.

Writing on Monday, Carole posted that she was “desperately sorry” to announce the news of the music PR boss for Phonogram, who collapsed at their home in Twickenham. He pleaded for assistance with his wife, and he was taken to West Middlesex Hospital on Sunday by ambulance.

The Mail reports that Carole said the pair were “childhood sweethearts”, adding that they met aged 14, before reuniting in 1977, having been together since. She said alongside his swimming, he was a “keen jogger” who would walk after eating.

She explained that he was “unbelievably passionate” when it came to music, but although he had many successes in the industry, he would “never” brag, and was “very humble”. She revealed that he also collaborated with Sheryl Crow and Barry White, blaming how unfortunate it is that he’s “not around to hear” tributes from him.

Carole predicted a difficult Christmas this year, stating that “the Christmas cards we were going to send to friends and family members abroad are still sitting on his desk unattended from Sunday.” She said of the accident: “The pool was always heated. On any of his previous occasions, it was never cold. And he also recalled seeing steam rise from the water on Sunday, so he assumed it was always heated. However, he jumped in while the water was “icy” and freezing.

She added that although he was “shaken” he got out and drove home safely, saying that she didn’t know how “prominent” warning signs were about the pool being unheated, adding that nobody at reception told Julian it was cold that day. He had complained of “feeling poorly” and losing his balance, saying the room was spinning.

Carole ended the devastating statement: “He completed me. One hundred per cent. He was kind, genuine, generous and lived life to the full”.

Follow Mirror Celebs on Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.

Sacha Jones, a married At First Sight UK star, has admitted she has suffered a devastating loss and is to blame herself.

The 29-year-old reality TV personality confirmed Diego’s passing on social media. After suffering from long-term illness, she announced that the black and white feline had passed away early in the morning.

She quickly accepted that his death was her fault and that she ought to have pushed for sooner medical examinations of him. The animal was scheduled to have a number of scans, but sadly passed away. He’s been ill for a while and tried a number of different medications, but now I’ll never fully understand why he passed, Sacha wrote in a caption captioned Instagram “he was scheduled for scans and tests today.” But perhaps I should have pushed you to get yours sooner.

She also criticized her own choice to leave the cat while he was ill, saying, “I definitely shouldn’t of left you for those few days I was away. I just thought you’d be fine at your nanny and grandad’s and vet’s didn’t seem too concerned. I feel like it’s all my fault”.

In reference to how the animal had previously assisted her, Sacha continued, “I took him to the emergency vet but there was nothing they could do. I brought him home and he breathed his last breath in my arms. You once saved my life Diego, i’m so sorry I couldn’t save yours. I genuinely believed I was doing everything I could.

She asked her followers how she is supposed to deal with the pain of losing Diego, confessing: “It feels so empty]the home]. When you jump on my bed, I just want to feel the thump. I haven’t left my bed. I can’t stop screaming and crying. How could this ever be explained to me? And go on as normal? You were too young. Too hearty and love-filled. I’m sorry I couldn’t do more”.

Her support messages were quickly received by her supporters. One user wrote: “Awh Sacha I’m so sorry. Everything you’re feeling is so so valid – it’s so hard to lose an animal. You are unmatched in your love for an animal. They become your children, your family. Never hold yourself accountable, and take good care of yourself! Sending love”.

Another added: “I’m so sorry this breaks my heart, they really leave a hole in your heart, while a third said:” Omg I’m lost for words. So sorry. Praying for you. “

Follow Mirror Celebs on Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.

Alan Halsall, known for his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street, was a notable participant in the 2024 series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.

Hosts Ant and Dec announced on December 6, 2024, that both Alan and GK Barry had been eliminated from the show, despite not being able to watch these scenes.

Alan, who is a lifelong vegetarian, revealed that his meal experiences on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! were quite different from the other contestants. After being asked what he ate while he was in the jungle, Alan later claimed that he received special care for his meals, which were never made public.

He responded to one fan’s question on Instagram, “Did you give up being vegetarian while in the jungle?” and he posted an open Q&amp, A to fans. Alan replied: “No they send a veggie equivalent. Generally something very bland, plain tofu… etc”.

Alan, who has been part of Coronation Street since 1998, is one of the soap’s most recognized stars. A loyal fan base has come to him thanks to his portrayal of Tyrone, a character who has gone through significant personal growth over the years. While on I’m a Celebrity, Alan reflected on the experience, sharing that it was not what he expected, but he formed strong friendships with the other contestants

Despite his exit, Alan’s time in the jungle was well-received, and he had previously expressed his support for other contestants, including Danny Jones

Outside of TV, Alan has a daughter, Sienna, with his ex-wife Lucy-Jo Hudson. In 2005, the two met on Coronation Street’s set. Earlier today, Alan reunited with Sienna after flying home from Australia.

When he was on the way back home from Oz, Alan mentioned how much his daughter, 11, and former Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson, both 11, were missing. Taking to his Instagram Q&amp, A, he admitted it was “impossible put into words” how excited he was to see Sienna-Rae.

The Tyrone Dobbs actor also mentioned how much his daughter would miss him if I’m a Celeb was thrown in. Speaking to his fellow campmates, he touched on how the 11-year-old reacted to him going on the show, admitting: “That’s going to be really difficult. She has found the idea of me going difficult. She has only recently begun to accept the idea after roughly two weeks.

We never travel more than two weeks apart. It will be interesting to see how I cope because I’m sensitive to Siena. I usually try to hide my emotions, but with Siena, I’ll have a few blubs. She is 11 and so I’m hoping I won’t embarrass her. “

Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads.

Katie Price has acknowledged that she had “dark times” going on and that she would never return if asked.

The former glamour model, who was experiencing significant change in her private life between 2015 and 2018, was a panelist on the ITV lunchtime chat show. Mum-of-five Katie, who has previously said she felt like a “performing seal” during her time on the ITV show, has revisited her experience on James Phelan’s podcast How To Be Famous.

According to Katie, who is a nephew of Paul Daniels and magician Phelan, “I don’t get a good feeling in my belly when I think of me on Loose Women.” Because I look at it and think, “No, that was dark times for me,” I don’t have a positive stomach reaction to Loose Women.

So, I would say “No thank you,” if they ever asked me to do it. “Katie, 42, added:” Yeah so to not against the girls or anyone, its I just don’t want to do it. “

Katie has spoken previously about the effects of working on Loose Women, saying she felt like the show “let her perform like a seal” when she wasn’t mentally well.

Speaking with Annie Macmanus on her Changes podcast, Katie said in 2021:” I was doing Loose Women for two years. It makes me feel ill when I look back at that. Because those two years were bad – bad, bad, mentally. Bad bad bad. But I kept up the bravery and went out there. I look at it and think, ‘ Oh my god’. Because of the drama, I look at it and think I look dead in the eyes.

She added:” I feel like saying to them: ‘ You had me on your show when I was at my illest. But now I am fresh you wouldn’t offer me that back again. I am not saying they wouldn’t but they wouldn’t at the minute. And I feel like saying. This is me now. You’ll get the best out of me now.

“You had me at my worst. You had me when I was actually experiencing it. Which is weird because some people wouldn’t have you on the show like: ‘ No you are not well enough’. In fact I wasn’t well. Despite my lack of health, I managed to perform like a seal.

“I was afraid to (tell anyone)”, Katue added. “I would just brush it off,” she said. I am fine. Look, this has occurred once more. I would always arrive with a different drama every morning during our morning meetings. They were like: ‘ Oh my god Kate, it’s just exhausting. ‘ And I would sit there thinking. I know. Can’t one of you just say: ‘ Kate are you alright? ‘ I’m trying to say, “Can someone please check if I’m alright?”

Follow Mirror Celebs on Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.