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The family line of confectionery dates back to Ron’s grandfather, who got a job at a small Wigan company called Edwards Confectionery in about 1898.When the First World War broke out, he joined up. After surviving the war, he returned to find the factory closed.According to Ron, the owner then married into a wealthy family and no longer needed to work.”But he found where grandad was and gave him the factory and the machinery and said, ‘There you go, you’ve got a ready-made business'”.The family tradition was then passed down through the generations.”I learned how to make sweets from my…

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Diesel prices have hit an all-time high of 199.18p per litre, according to the motoring organisation RAC, as the war in the Middle East continues to push up the cost of fuel.Petrol prices are also still rising, with a litre currently costing 174.13p.Over the past seven months, the Iran war has severely disrupted the production and transportation of wholesale oil across the region, causing the price of fuels made from oil to surge.RAC said diesel prices had entered “uncharted territory” and served as a reminder of “just how exposed the UK is to events occurring far away”.The cost of diesel…

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert has seemingly made it clear Ramsdale is not part of his plans this season, with Daniel Peretz his number one, George Long the second choice and Jamie Jones returning to the club as mainly a training goalkeeper.”The reality is that Rambo’s story with the football club started before myself,” Eckert told BBC Radio Solent.”We’ve had honest conversations from the first day of pre-season until the very last day of the transfer window.”The expectations for him are clear to support the team in the best way and he’s been very professional in doing that so far.”Despite his…

A Labour council is considering whether to cull Canada Geese at a popular East Midlands beauty spot after concerns over the health risks posed by the birds’ mass droppings.High Peak Borough Council in Buxton has increased cleaning around Pavilion Gardens, particularly in areas used by children and installed sanitising stations.Signs have also been put up urging visitors not to feed the geese, amid concerns about E. coli associated with their excrement.Damien Greenhalgh, deputy leader of the council, said officials were examining a range of measures to address the problem, including the possibility of a cull.”We need to look at every…

Meghan Markle has turned to reformer pilates at an exclusive private members’ club as she continues to hide from the cameras amid her return to Britain, it has been reported.The Duchess of Sussex, 45, has been frequenting the Wellness Barn at Soho Farmhouse for sessions on the sliding bed-like exercise apparatus, according to The Sun.The discipline is reputed to reduce stress and enhance mental clarity alongside building strength and correcting posture.A source close to the situation told the newspaper: “Meghan absolutely loves reformer pilates. It’s a great way for her to unwind as well as make new friends in the…

Lucy Punch, the 48-year-old star of BBC comedy Amandaland, is reportedly set to take over from Dawn French as the face of Marks & Spencer’s highly anticipated Christmas advertising campaign, which has left some fans of the retailer delighted.In a significant departure from previous years, the high street store will for the first time merge its food and fashion promotions into a single festive advert.Ms French, 68, had been the familiar voice and face of M&S Food television adverts since 2021, while other celebrities including Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Hannah Waddingham, Jennifer Saunders, Tan France and Zawe Ashton have featured in the…