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Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
'We woke up on dream Turkey holiday to screams of terror - I couldn't breathe'
British pensioners tell how they feel 'lucky to be alive' after escaping horrific blaze at their hotel during a holiday in Turkey. They didn't think they would make it back to the UK in one piece Daniel and Christine Steel, who are both nearly 70, had been enjoying a break at a five-star resort in Turkey when a terrifying fire broke out. The pensioners were among six people taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and Daniel said at one point during the nightmare, he phoned his daughter because he didn't think they'd be coming home alive. Daniel from Bradford told his local paper the Telegraph & Argus: "We feel lucky to be alive. We were woken up after hearing screams of 'fire, fire' and 'help, help!' Our room became dense with smoke - we couldn't breathe. "We were on the top floor and had to make a decision about what to do. Put it this way, if it wasn't for the balcony, we wouldn't be here now telling you this story. Below us was a 250ft drop and it was pitch black - all the electricity went off because of the fire." The couple climbed over the balcony rails onto a roof and held onto the rails for 'dear life'. But pensioner Daniel pulled a nerve in his leg and is still in a lot of pain. "Most of the hotel was evacuated but we came across some other guests who found themselves in the same position as us," he continued. "At that point, there were 11 of us screaming for help. We were eventually rescued by firefighters after what felt like a lifetime." After leaving hospital, they were moved to alternative accommodation before later returning to the hotel to collect their belongings. But Daniel said all their holiday things were ruined. And although the couple are glad to be back home, Christine is still struggling to forget about their hellish experience. She added: "We keep reliving what happened - and thinking what might have happened if we hadn't had a balcony. It was certainly a holiday from hell - but we're grateful to be alive."
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Comedy duo's huge Sky show is axed after just one series following ratings flop
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE built a comedy career out of mocking the press, now Nish Kumar has seen his own bid at being a newspaper reporter fall at the first hurdle. The comedian joined fellow funnyman Josh Widdicombe on Hold the Front Page, which last aired in 2024, which saw them see what it was like to be a hack. 1 Comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar on Hold the Front Page But after a pretty mediocre response to the six-part show, bosses at Sky Max have decided to drop the axe - with no plans for another season. A TV insider said: "The irony of the scenario is not lost on the creative team behind the show, because as a comedian involved in satire Josh is often making swipes at the media. "But he got a taste of what its like to have to report on what's going on and realised just what a tough job it can be - particularly when you have to start out in the local press." Nish, best known for fronting The Mash Report on BBC Two, joined all-round funnyman Josh on a jaunt round the country where they found themselves in multiple newspaper offices. It included stopping off in Bradford to spend time on the city's Telegraph & Argus where they reported on everything from a church of wrestling to extra hot curries and the local opera scene. They also visited Josh's home county of Devon where they got down and dirty on the mud to report for The Moorlander newspaper, bringing news to over 100,000 people in the area. They also went on the hunt of an escaped prisoner and attended a local sci-fi convention. The duo even ended up in sunny Benidorm where they worked on the Euro News bringing stories to expats wanting to keep informed. But the reviews and the viewing figures were generally poor and their brief foray into journalism has now come to an abrupt end. Shame. Sky were approached for comment.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Comedy duo's huge Sky show is axed after just one series following ratings flop
HE built a comedy career out of mocking the press, now Nish Kumar has seen his own bid at being a newspaper reporter fall at the first hurdle. The comedian joined fellow funnyman Advertisement 1 Comedians Josh Widdicombe and Nish Kumar on Hold the Front Page But after a pretty mediocre response to the six-part show, bosses at Sky Max have decided to drop the axe - with no plans for another season. A TV insider said: "The irony of the scenario is not lost on the creative team behind the show, because as a comedian involved in satire Josh is often making swipes at the media. "But he got a taste of what its like to have to report on what's going on and realised just what a tough job it can be - particularly when you have to start out in the local press." Advertisement READ MORE TV NEWS It included stopping off in Bradford to spend time on the city's Telegraph & Argus where they reported on everything from a church of wrestling to extra hot curries and the local opera scene. They also visited Josh's home county of Devon where they got down and dirty on the mud to report for The Moorlander newspaper, bringing news to over 100,000 people in the area. They also went on the hunt of an escaped prisoner and attended a local sci-fi convention. The duo even ended up in sunny Benidorm where they worked on the Euro News bringing stories to expats wanting to keep informed. Advertisement Most read in News TV But the reviews and the viewing figures were generally poor and their brief foray into journalism has now come to an abrupt end. Shame. Sky were approached for comment. Chaos at Lord's Taverners' Christmas charity lunch as comedian Nish Kumar is booed off and hit with a BREAD ROLL
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Spotlight on the Manufacturer of the Year award
OUR business awards are back for 2025 - and nominations are now open. Brought to you by BUSINESSiQ and the Telegraph & Argus, the awards are a celebration of businesses across the district doing amazing things. For the first time, we are proud to announce a new partnership with LNER - our headline partner this year, and we thank them for their invaluable support. We're putting the spotlight on the different categories businesses can enter. You can enter the awards through our online form by following this link. Today, we're putting the spotlight on the Manufacturer of the Year award. Nominations are now open (Image: Newsquest) Sponsored by Thorite Thorite is sponsoring the Manufacturer of the Year award (Image: Thorite)Manufacturing creates economic growth and is the engine that drives the district's economy. Manufacturers like you contribute to the vibrancy of our communities through good business practices, innovative processes and productivity enhancements. This award celebrates the successes of manufacturers in the district. The judges will be looking for excellence in their field, ability to succeed, growth, and best practice. Thorite is the UK's leading supplier of air compressors, air tools, pneumatic and fluid power process products. With over 170 years of experience and active BCAS membership, our expertise is at the leading edge within the industry. Our services include expert advice, industry recognised training, pneumatics system design, installation, and an array of aftermarket services to support your compressed air and fluid power needs. Everything from a small fitting to a major compressor plant installation, supply and service package, we provide a true one-stop-shop solution.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sandwich shop bounces back after devastating fire and Covid pandemic
A BRADFORD district sandwich shop which was hit by a devastating fire before the Covid pandemic struck has bounced back - and is now in the final of a Telegraph & Argus contest. Readers were asked to share their favourite businesses for the T&A's Best Sandwich Bar 2025 competition, with the nominations then whittled down to 10. Today it is time to shine a spotlight on one of the finalists - Hungry Monkey on Leeds Road, Shipley, which first opened 17 years ago. Owner Angela Taylor said she was "thrilled" her shop had made it into the final - especially after enduring a number of major challenges in recent years. She said: "The shop had a devastating fire in March 2019, which closed us down for six months. "We fought to reopen, which we did in September 2019 - only to be closed down again almost a year to the day of the fire by Covid. "Like many businesses, Covid hit us hard and overnight all my business delivery customers had gone due to many people working from home - a lot of these still do and the custom base never came back. "So it was like we had to start from scratch for a second time. "But almost six years from the date of the fire, we have been honoured with the news of making into the top 10 of the T&A's Best Sandwich Bar 2025 contest. "I am absolutely thrilled and totally shocked by the news. "I had no idea about it so the news came as a complete surprise." Angela - who used to work in the personal care sector before embarking on a career change to open Hungry Monkey - thanked all her customers for their ongoing support over the years. She added: "We have a fantastic relationship with our customers, many of whom have used us from the beginning. "I've seen customers come in with children, some whom have now got children of their own. "It really does feel like an extended family. "The messages and offers of support I received from my customers following the fire was truly inspiring." Don't miss out on your chance to shout up for your favourite sandwich shop. All you need to do is fill out the voting form, which can be found in the T&A newspaper until March 29.
