Alistair Houghton

A forklift truck in the distance between giant shelves at the Iceland depot

It’s got a freezer the size of a warehouse and shelves stretching as far as you can see – welcome to Iceland’s massive £100m new depot www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-p...

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Last Wimpy in Merseyside people come from all over the UK to vist Wimpy in Birkenhead has been in Sanjay Chaddah’s family for 30 years

The last Wimpy in Merseyside is unsure what might happen as its Princes Parade home could be set for redevelopment under Wirral Council’s plans to regenerate and rebuild central Birkenhead

Report by @wimpyking.bsky.social
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Last Wimpy in Merseyside people come from all over the UK to vist Wimpy in Birkenhead has been in Sanjay Chaddah’s family for 30 years

As you know I love a Wimpy - and I love a good regeneration story too. So this festive special has both - I went to the last Wimpy in the North West to find out what makes it special, and why its boss isn’t sure what the future might hold
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A Bonne Maman bauble on a Christmas tree

Jam advent calendar day 24…
NO JAM but a rather nice bauble instead #jamvent

Purple Fig with Cinnamon jam, on crumpets

Jam advent calendar day 23 - Purple Fig with Cinnamon. Hint of Christmas spice - 3.5/5 #jamvent

Apricot & Peach jam on a crumpet with a mini jam jar

Jam advent calendar day 22 - Apricot & Peach. A sweet classic 4/5 #jamvent

Jam advent calendar day 21 - Mixed Berries. Jam on crumpets with a mini jam jar

Jam advent calendar day 21 - Mixed Berries. Solid - 3/5 #jamvent

Guava jam on toast

Jam advent calendar day 20 - Guava. Supersweet, tangy, great - 4.5/5 #jamvent

Hazelnut and Cocoa spread on toast

Jam advent calendar day 19 - Hazelnut and Cocoa spread.
Perfectly good - 3.5/5

Lemon with Elderflower jam on toast - with a Christmas tree behind with a Bonne Maman decoration on it

Jam advent calendar day 18 - Lemon with Elderflower. Now this botanical combo works- sharp but just slightly fragrant - 4.5/5

Bonne Maman Raspberry & Rose jam on toast.

Jam advent calendar day 17 - Raspberry and Rose. V little rose flavour, but that’s still too much
- rating 3/5

Caramel coffee spread on toast with a mini Bonne Maman jar with a blue lid, and the jam advent calendar behind

Jam advent calendar day 16 - Milk Caramel & Coffee Spread. Like a coffee cream chocolate (on toast)… 4.5/5

Mirabelle Plum with Linden Blossom jam on toast

Jam advent calendar day 15 - Mirabelle Plum with Linden Blossom. Fresh and sweet - rating 4/5 #jamvent

Crumpets with apple and quince jam

Jam advent calendar day 14 - Apple & Quince with Honey. Deep and rich. And sweet, obviously 3.5/5

When I’m not reviewing jams I’m also planning business news coverage for the festive season…. If anyone has any thoughts on the year just gone and the year ahead in the North West, feel free to share www.linkedin.com/posts/alista...

A mini jar of Four Fruits jam, with crumpets

Jam advent calendar day 12 - Four Fruits (Strawberries, cherries, redcurrants, blackcurrants) #jamvent Sharp & sweet - very good - 4.5/5

Mango, Raspberry & Lime jam, on toast, with a mini Bonne Maman jar

Jam advent calendar day 11 - Mango, Raspberry & Lime. BEST YET - mango jam is a very good idea 4.5/5

A Bonne Maman pot with a blue lid, with Milk Caramel with Madagascar Vanilla Spread

Jam advent calendar day 10 - Milk Caramel with Madagascar Vanilla Spread… Blue lid! Nice but ridiculously sweet - rating 4/5 #jamvent

Blueberry with maple syrup jam, on toast

Jam advent calendar day 9 - blueberry with maple syrup. Rich, quite good - 3.5/5 #jamvent

A Bonne Maman Cherry with Honey jam mini jar, with toast and advent calendar behind

Jam advent calendar #jamvent day 8 - Cherry with Honey. Good but not as good as I’d hoped…
3.5/5

Jam advent calendar day 7 - Rhubarb with Spices

Jam advent calendar day 7 - Rhubarb with Spices. Love a rhubarb jam - so a 4.5/5 rating #jamvent

Orange, Yuzu and Grapefruit Marmalade

“Jam” advent calendar day 6 - Orange, Yuzu and Grapefruit MARMALADE
Citrus success - 4.5/5

Jam advent calendar day 5 - Pineapple and Passion Fruit

Jam advent calendar day 5 - Pineapple and Passion Fruit. Tangy and tasty - 4.5/5 #jamvent

Strawberry and Wild Strawberry jam on a crumpet with the Bonne Maman advent calendar behind it

Jam advent calendar day 4 - Strawberry and Wild Strawberry
Super sweet strawberry squared - 4/5, delicious but a little too sweet #jamvent

Jam advent calendar day 3 - Pear with Cocoa Nibs

Jam advent calendar day 3 - Pear with Cocoa Nibs. Sweet and light - 3.5/5

Bonne Maman chocolate and hazelnut spread on a crumpet

Day two of the #jamvent calendar - Hazelnut chocolate spread. Does it count as a jam? Who cares, it’s very nice indeed - 4.5/5 rating I’d say

A mini jar of Bonne Maman jam with two crumpets in front of the Bonne Maman jam advent calendar

Anyone else here have the Bonne Maman jam advent calendar? A silly but great seasonal treat… which I’ll try to log on here. Day 1 and it’s Apricot and Orange Blossom jam. Always love an apricot jam. Xmas rating: 4/5

Me doing a mirror selfie in a Wimpy restaurant

Have to do some “self reflection” for uni course, so thought I’d practise in a Wimpy

Manchester unveils MIPIM plans Investors will be told about opportunities including Old Trafford redevelopment – while council chief says regeneration needs to go beyond the city centre

Used to enjoy going to MIPIM in Cannes back in the day - so I enjoyed hearing all about what Manchester has planned for next year’s global property shindig
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