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Wales Online
13 minutes ago
- Wales Online
Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek has trophy taken away from her after banking £3million
Wimbledon winner Iga Swiatek has trophy taken away from her after banking £3million Iga Swiatek was crowned Wimbledon champion on Saturday after a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova, but the Pole was soon reminded of one of the tournament's most brutal traditions Sally Bolton will have taken the Venus Rosewater Dish off Iga Swiatek. (Image: BBC ) Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek encountered a bittersweet twist to her Wimbledon Women's singles victory on Saturday. Although she revelled in an astounding 6-0, 6-0 victory over an emotional Amanda Anisimova, wrapping the match up in less than an hour, Swiatek was soon informed she wouldn't keep the coveted Venus Rosewater Dish. Swiatek, 24, learned quickly about one of Wimbledon's more unforgiving customs following her historic win that registered as the most one-sided final in the modern tennis era. Despite pocketing £3million in prize money and speaking with Royalty, Swiatek didn't get to enjoy the trophy for long. The much-coveted dish is only briefly bestowed upon the women's champion before being reclaimed shortly after the celebration, leaving victorious players like Swiatek with merely a diminutive replica. As the BBC coverage of the final unfolded, presenter Clare Balding was discussing Swiatek's triumphant walk towards the balcony alongside analyst Tracy Austin, reports The Express. All England Club CEO Sally Bolton had to take the trophy off Iga Swiatek. (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Balding said: "It looks so lovely that side of the clubhouse and it's just great, you've got your hands on this trophy". Austin added: "She keeps looking at it! It's so beautiful to see her smiling." However, 2013 Wimbledon winner Marion Bartoli was on hand to drop a bombshell. "But she can't keep it," she interjected. Bartoli continued: "You only get a replica of it. This one goes back into the trophy gallery. You will have it at the Champions Ball in your hand again, then it will go back to the trophy gallery. You don't go back home with that trophy, there is only one place and it stays in the trophy gallery at Wimbledon." Following her photo opportunity with the trophy and her team, Swiatek was reportedly approached by All England Club CEO Sally Bolton, who promptly reclaimed it. Bartoli humorously said that the Wimbledon boss will have told Swiatek that she had to give the famous trophy up. French Open champion Coco Gauff was unable to take the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy home with her (Image: Getty Images ) When questioned about the size of the replica trophy winners get to keep, Bartoli replied: "Three-quarters size." She added: "But all the names are engraved, all the names of the past champions who have graced that court before you are engraved with the replica you can take home. But it's only three-quarters size. But it's still beautiful." Article continues below Coco Gauff also learned the hard truth about winning the biggest prizes back in June when she won her first French Open title. The US Star even made a TikTok video where she joked about the smaller size of her replica trophy. Meanwhile, Andy Murray, who was absent from Wimbledon this year, playfully took issue with the replica trophy situation by taking to Instagram. "Surely the tennis majors can do a better job with the replica trophies?! They are tiny," he wrote. He did add a laughing emoji in his response to Gauff's minor complaint however.
Daily Mail
14 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Gavin & Stacey legend Larry Lamb, 77, says role as Mick Shipman in the sitcom is likely to be his last ever TV job as he steps back from acting
Larry Lamb has revealed Gavin & Stacey is likely to be his last ever TV job as he steps back from acting. The veteran star, 77, admits he's thrilled to finish off his acting career playing Mick Shipman for the last time in the sitcom's Christmas special, dubbed The Finale. He's now focusing on a new novel he's written about the entertainment industry but says he'll consider taking on small stage parts 'to keep my face in', insisting he's happy to let others perform the 'bigger roles.' As well as playing beloved dad Mick in Gavin & Stacey, Larry was also famous for his portrayal of the villainous Archie Mitchell in EastEnders, but it's his role in the classic sitcom that gave him the most joy and he admits the festive special - watched by 19 million viewers - was the perfect way to end his TV acting career. Speaking to MailOnline, he said: 'You get so involved with these characters that they become your favourite at that time, they are the focus of your life, but to finish up in my 70s playing a character like Mick who is beloved by millions of people, you have to give the writers credit... at this stage in my career Mick is the closest to my heart.' Larry's work has spanned six decades, but it was only in his 50s he became one of the most recognisable faces on British TV courtesy of his two career-defining roles. The veteran star, 77, admits he's thrilled to finish off his acting career playing Mick Shipman for the last time in the sitcom's Christmas special, dubbed The Finale As well as playing Mick in Gavin & Stacey, Larry was also famous for his portrayal of villainous Archie Mitchell in EastEnders, but it's his role in the sitcom that gave him the most joy He continued: 'I have had a very fortunate career; I've done so much that I am really proud of that maybe not so many people know. 'I have worked at the Royal Shakespeare company, the National Theatre, I have been in 12 West End shows, I have done all the principal fringe theatres in London, on Broadway, I have been very lucky and now I am quite happy to let someone else play the big roles.' Larry says finding fame playing Mick and Archie is a reward for his years of hard graft, many of which took place on stage, as well as the small screen. He explained: 'For years, people didn't realise just how much time I spent working in the theatre, people assumed it was always on the TV, but it wasn't. 'My year would be half of it spent doing television and half of it would be doing plays in the theatre. 'If you have been through a life in entertainment and people don't all know you to suddenly where pretty much everybody knows you as a character... 'I find it's a reward, it's better to be known than unknown as far as I'm concerned. Particularly if you are known as a character that people really love... what a way to finish your working life.' In May, Larry attended the BAFTA TV Awards alongside the Gavin & Stacey cast, including writers James Corden and Ruth Jones. They were at the ceremony hoping to win the award for Memorable Moment but ended up losing out to Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland. It was Larry who was chosen by Ruth, who plays Nessa Jenkins, to give the acceptance speech on stage, had the cast been triumphant on the night. He said: 'Ruth called me and said James and I would like you to say a speech on everyone's behalf and I wrote this speech. 'Of course, we didn't win it, we weren't lucky on that day, but the last sentence of that speech was 'in writing Gavin and Stacey Ruth and James created a family that everyone can belong to forever and for that on behalf of everyone I thank them from the bottom of my heart' and so that was it, we are all part of that big extended family and it's a huge thing. It's honest and based on real love.' Unlike some veteran TV actors, Larry's decision to retire has nothing to do with his health. Indeed, the London-born star enjoys a clean-living lifestyle, which he believes will provide a solid foundation to live a long and prosperous life. And Larry says if he has any words of wisdom to pass down, it would be to motivate yourself to stay fit from a young age. He said: 'Start young and take care of your body, don't take it for granted, exercise. I stopped drinking years ago, I never smoked, I always try to watch what I eat although I tend to eat too much. 'You have to treasure what you have been given in a way of a body you only have one and you need to look after it.' He added: 'I exercise every single day. I swim, I ride my bike, if I can't get out, I go on an exercise bike, but I don't just get on it and diddle away for 10 minutes, I will get on it and ride on it for an hour and hard, just exercise myself. I want to hang on. 'I want to sign up for that next bit. I am alright with the bit we're in now. The older you get the more you have to do but the main thing is to start young and don't give up on it. You have to get yourself in good shape and hang on with it.' Larry has teamed up with his son former TV presenter George Lamb on a new campaign with National Rail which involved the duo going on a train ride together. The pair became the first to try out National Rail's new guided Q&A Questions to Connect, which has been created to help more passengers bond on their journeys The pair became the first to try out National Rail's new guided Q&A Questions to Connect, which has been created to help more passengers bond on their journeys. And for Larry, the collaboration was the perfect fit, given his fondness for trains dating back to when he was a young boy. He said: My relationship with trains and train travel goes a long way back. As a little boy there were no cars in any element of our family and anywhere you went, you got a bus, the tube and you went on the train and the train took you off on holiday to the seaside or wherever you were going. 'The smell of the station was steam trains and hundreds of people, carrying suitcases and pushing children in push chairs, I have these old images of big vibrant stations and so I had clearly been speaking about this and National Rail asked if I would be interested in working on this project particularly if it would work with George.' Larry's campaign with National Rail follows new research which showed that three in 10 don't know where their father grew up and half don't know how their parents met, with Brits confessing to know more about celebrities than their own parents. He said: 'According to research, Brits know more about celebrities than they do their own parents. 'They don't know their mum or dad's favourite food or how they met, it's quite extraordinary and these 36 questions that me and George were asking each other certainly opened up all of that. 'It seems a real shame that people are in a situation like that. I have been really blessed with the relationship with my children because it's all based on love and we do talk to each other about everything.'
The Sun
14 minutes ago
- The Sun
Full list of 7 new treats hitting UK shelves this month including ‘unreal' Cadbury bar & quirky Quaver's flavour
FROM spicy Mini Cheddars to the UK's only chocolate chip cookie sandwich, there are a range of new snacks this month that will tickle your taste buds. But which ones would you like to try? Here we round up the latest launches from major brands, such as Walkers, Cadbury's and Nestle. 8 Food and drink brands are always trying to come up with new and trendy treats to tempt shoppers into spending more. Some of the new launches will be limited edition flavours, to be sampled for a short time and then to be never spotted again. While others might end up being permanent flavours - but how many are you willing to try. 8 Walkers' That's Nuts Range Walkers has dropped two brand new snacks this month and they're perfect for your summer get-togethers. First up, Doritos Flamin' Hot That's Nuts - crunchy, fiery flavour -coated peanuts that pack a spicy punch. Joining them are Wotsits That's Nuts in a Really Cheesy flavour, blending the iconic melt-in-your-mouth taste of Wotsits with a nutty crunch fans didn't know they needed. It's the ultimate twist on two pub snack staples - crisps and nuts - and perfect for serving up with drinks in the sunshine. Mini Cheddars - Frank's RedHot Jacob's crisp brand is spicing things up with a limited-edition summer range. Frank's RedHot is bringing a unique twist to three of Jacob's iconic crisps: Mini Cheddars, Crinklys and Bites. The new year-long, limited-edition range is set to hit shelves nationwide on Monday July 14. Cheese meets spice when it comes to the iconic Mini Cheddars producing a "cheesy, crunchy perfection". Each variety of crisps retails for £2. Butterkist Popcorn - Crunchy Cookies & Cream Shoppers have been going wild this month after spotting a never-before-seen flavour of Butterkist popcorn on supermarket shelves. The exciting new Crunchy Cookies & Cream flavour is made with toffee popcorn coated in crunchy cookies and cream pieces – and it's already got people talking. The new popcorn flavour follows Butterkist's announcement last month that it would be launching a fresh product to coincide with summer movie nights. The brand also confirmed that the Crunchy Cookies & Cream variety would be rolling out to stores from early July. Quavers - Red Leicester This month, Walkers has revealed the first new Quavers flavour in three years. Tesco shoppers will be able to get their hands on the new Red Leicester Quaver flavour from the end of July. Better yet, other major supermarkets are due to stock the delight from September, giving shoppers just a few weeks to wait. The tasty snack will be available as a grab bag or multipack. The crisps join fan favourites such as Cheese, Prawn Cocktail, and BBQ Sauce. And it is not the only new crisp flavour that Walkers has brought back. Fans were delighted when Tomato Ketchup crisps were spotted on shelves after going missing for the last two years. Twirl - White Dipped The Twirl White Dipped has impressed chocolate lovers after being teased by the company in June. They are very similar to Cadbury's iconic Twirls - but are coated with white chocolate instead. "OK but we've really outdone ourselves with this one," they told shoppers. They described the flavour as "unreal, indulgent, smooth, swirly, creamy, melty, new, and mouthwatering". And now B&M have announced the sweet treat has arrived at their stores and it's scanning at tills for just 89p. However, Cadbury's has also revealed that this new buy will be "won't be around forever" so you should stock up while you can. Maryland S'wich Fox Burton's Companies has launched its first new biscuit in over a decade. Combining two incredible flavours, the company have described it as a 'crunchy' and 'indulgent' snack. The Maryland S'wich is the first major shakeup in the brand's iconic line up of treats. It's the UK's only chocolate chip cookie sandwich and combines several delicious flavours. The S'wich is a regular Maryland Chocolate Chip Cookie which is filled with a decadent, creamy chocolate filling. Landing in Tesco and Booker stores on July 16, the incredible snack will only set customers back £1.50. 8 Lindor Shortbread Shoppers have been rushing to find this "incredible" new Lindt flavour based on the classic British biscuit. The new tasty treat has caught the eye of many consumers - but it won't be around forever. It was spotted by an eagle-eyed shopper on the Newfoodsuk Facebook page. They posted an image of the new Lindor limited edition shortbread and captioned it: "Lindor Milk chocolate with shortbread pieces and a smooth melting filling! "These are incredible, now available at Lindt store." Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose
