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He said he experienced worrying symptoms such as feeling “clammy”, “tightness in my chest”, and “pins and needles in my left arm”.
Now, the Clarkson’s Farm star has opened up on a new health concern.
“I have a trapped nerve in my back at the moment,” Jeremy has revealed.
Talking about cars in his Sunday Times column, the telly star continued: “It’s fine but I’m doing anything, but in the G 580 (a Mercedes motor), not doing anything is impossible because it pitches and rolls all the time, and you never have any idea what it’s going to do next.
“So you can’t ever brave yourself. Getting out of this and back into Lisa’s Range Rover was like getting out of an economy seat on a new airline called Air Turbulent and into a bed at the world’s most peaceful hotel.”
Last month, Jeremy opened up to The Sun about his ailing health which is shown on the new series of Clarkson’s Farm.
“You can see me becoming more and more ill as the days go on, because I just lose my sense of humour, lose my ability to stay calm. I get in a proper old panic.
“I didn’t know at the time. I knew I wasn’t being me. Because if you don’t sleep, it very quickly has an effect,” he said.
Revealing how he was under immense pressure amid his health issues, Jeremy said: “I was trying to get the pub open for the August Bank Holiday weekend, and at the same time doing the harvest on the farm.
“And it’s very well documented I ended up in hospital with a heart problem, when you see how stressful it was trying to do those two things – there’s simply no sleep.
“I was coming back knackered from a day trying to get the pub open, and having to get straight into the tractor to do grain carting through the night.
“You can’t make the harvest wait, if it’s dry, ready and fit, as they say in farming I’ve discovered, if the wheat and barley fit you’ve got to get out there. God it was knackering.”
Jeremy also revealed how things going wrong and last-minute “disasters” also took its toll, with the former Top Gear star now admitting he was ‘silly’ to attempt to do as much as he did across the two days.
Jezza continued: “The amount of things that went wrong in the two days in the opening weekend.
“I know everyone’s going to say you made that up, it can’t possibly be that disastrous. But it was.
“It was one thing after another after another, it was incredibly stressful.
“That was idiotic to try and do what I tried to do over those weekends.”
Jereemy revealed in his Sunday Times column an ambulance rushed him to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital where tests ruled out a heart attack.
However, further examinations revealed one artery was fully blocked and another was nearly blocked, putting him at serious risk.
He revealed in his Sunday Times column an ambulance rushed him to Oxford’s John Radcliffe Hospital where tests ruled out a heart attack.
However, further examinations revealed one artery was fully blocked and another was nearly blocked, putting him at serious risk.
A stent was inserted into the blocked artery to keep it open and restore blood flow to the heart.
He wrote: “It wasn’t especially painful. Just odd,” and said he thought at the time, “Crikey, that was close.”
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Jeremy revealed how things going wrong and last-minute “disasters” also took its tollInstagramFurther examinations revealed one artery was fully blocked and another was nearly blocked, putting Jeremy at serious risk[/caption]
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on UK waters could see surge in shark numbers scientists say, as they seek out new habitats
BRITISH waters could soon see a surge in shark species as they seek out new habitats, scientists say.
These include increasing numbers of basking and spurdog sharks – which can grow up to 1.6 metres – and thornbacks, a type of stingray with spines.
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Graham CampbellThe sharks, pictured here close to a Scottish Highland coast, can grow to 32ft[/caption]
Scientists have mapped out how those at threat of extinction will migrate for a better chance of survival as sea temperatures rise.
The research – undertaken by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) – showed native oysters will be amongst the biggest winners.
Experts say mobile species will cope best, but static creatures could struggle to adapt – with fears the sea pen could lose as much as 40 percent of their habitat by the end of the century.
The ocean quahog, a type of clam that can live more than 500 years, is also predicted to find it harder to adapt.
Bryony Townhill, marine scientist at Cefas, told BBC News: “As an island nation, we’re hugely reliant on the sea for our food and for jobs.
“Any changes that we see in our seas are particularly impactful.”
She added that movement of the 19 species could result in bigger catches for fishermen in coastal communities.
Professor John Pinnegar, director of the Cefas Marine Climate Change Centre, said the biggest surprise from the findings was the possibility of native oysters thriving.
“They’ve been declining and disappearing for 100 years – and yet the climate model suggests they should be doing fine and perhaps even thriving,” he explained.
Prof Pinnegar said although there is potential for new habitats, the vulnerable species still need protecting from the likes of fishing equipment, disease and pollution.
Basking sharks are the second-largest living shark after the whale shark, and can grow up to 10 metres, or 32ft.
They are not, however, a threat to humans, and live on plankton.
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on DepEd: Recovery efforts mobilized for San Francisco High School
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday assured the public that the government has already begun recovery efforts for San Francisco High School (SFHS) in Quezon City, following a fire that destroyed one of its main buildings. The DepEd made the pronouncement after President Marcos himself visited the school to inspect Dao
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on The £4.50 B&M flower that makes your garden smell gorgeous – it comes back bigger & more beautiful every year
IF you want to make your garden look and smell gorgeous, you’ve come to the right place.
And don’t worry if your purse is feeling emptier than ever before, as thanks to this stunning flower, you won’t have to break the bank.
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Facebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUKThis £4.50 flower will not only make your outside space smell fresh, but it’ll come back bigger every year too[/caption]
Emma Williams took to social media to share her love of the Red Oriental Lily plantFacebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUKYou can buy it for less than a fiver from B&MFacebook/ExtremeCouponingAndBargainsUK
But that’s not all, as not only is it affordable, but it’ll grow back bigger and more beautiful every year – yes, you heard that correctly.
It comes after one shopper took to social media to share her rave review of her favourite B&M buy, leaving many totally stunned.
Posting on Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, a private Facebook group with 2.6 million members, Emma Williams uploaded snaps of her Red Oriental Lily plant – and we and many others think it looks beautiful.
Alongside pictures of her bargain buy, which was less than a fiver, Emma wrote: “Lilies from B&M. They also had white.”
Thrilled with her high-street plant which cost her just £4.50, Emma then added: “I get one every year and they also come back every year.”
Thanks to these iconic Lily plants, which are known for their vibrant blooms and strong fragrance, your garden is sure to glow this summer.
The perennials are a striking addition to any garden and are said to be relatively low-maintenance, often returning year after year.
Such plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations, with well-drained soil.
Gardening enthusiasts should note that Lily bulbs are recommended to be planted about 12 cm deep and 20 cm apart.
And in order to keep your Lily plants looking good, deadheading faded blooms and ensuring proper watering is recommended.
Emma’s post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 221 likes and 50 comments in just 21 hours.
Not only were many stunned by the “pretty” plants, but others were desperate to bag themselves some.
How pretty
Facebook user
One person said: “Beautiful.”
Another added: “I’ve had mine for 4/5 years now. They always come back beautifully every year.”
8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden
Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots.
Tricyrtis
A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is “as tough as old boots!”.
Penstemon
I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They’ll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes.
Luzula sylvatica ‘Marginata’
With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it’s great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill – dry shade.
Eryngium x zabelii ‘Big Blue’
A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant’s interest period.
Sarcococca hookeriana ‘Winter Gem’
If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers.
Cornus sanguinea ‘Anny’s Winter Orange’
A dwarf version of ‘Midwinter Fire’ the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days.
Rosa ‘Noisette Carnee’
A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, “noisette” flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’
I’ve never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade.
A third commented: “I need some!”
Meanwhile, someone else beamed: “They’ll grow back every year.”
At the same time, another gardening enthusiast wrote: “How pretty.”
While another user thought the lilies looked “gorgeous”, she also shared a stern warning for cat owners, as she advised: “Don’t forget to cut the stamen out so you don’t poison your kitties.”
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3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on Seb Quirk says one Zoom call sealed Sligo Rovers move as ex-Everton man set for League of Ireland switch
SEB QUIRK revealed it took one Zoom call for him to fly to Ireland and sign for Sligo Rovers.
Midfielder Quirk, 23, will officially join the Bit O’Red on July 1 from Accrington Stanley having signed a pre-contract agreement.
Versatile midfielder Seb Quirk has signed a pre-contract agreement with Sligo Rovers and will officially join the club on July 1st subject to international clearanceSLIGO ROVERS
A former Everton trainee, he has been at Stanley for the past two years and made 40 appearances for the League Two club.
He said: “I jumped on a Zoom call with John Russell a few weeks ago, spoke to him and I liked what he had to say so it seemed like a good place for me to come.
“It’s been really good, I’m really enjoying it. I’m in a house with two of the lads, they’re really sound.
“I’ve always known about Sligo Rovers and always kept an eye on them a little bit.
“I’m a big Everton fan, one of my favourite players growing up was Séamus Coleman so I’ve always kept an eye on Sligo Rovers.
“The last couple of years my captain at Accrington was Séamus Conneely and he’d speak about the club so I did keep an eye.”
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on €2 buy changed Dolores McNamara’s life but dark side forced Ireland’s most famous Lotto winner to hire security
MUM-of-six Dolores McNamara was on a night out with friends back on July 30 2005 when she realised her life had changed forever.
The Limerick native had just become Ireland’s first EuroMillions winner, nabbing a €115million prize.
Dolores McNamara celebrating her win after realising she had the winning ticket while in the pub back in 2005ShutterstockA syndicate from the Naul broke records to become Ireland’s biggest winners in 2019Garrett WhiteDolores McNamara in Lotto HQ collecting her chequeNews Group Newspapers Ltd
And Ireland’s newest millionaire has catapulted themselves straight to the top of our exclusive Lotto hall of fame with our biggest ever prize.
The country is rife with speculation over who’s bagged themselves a cool €250million, with Lotto bosses confirming the golden ticket was sold in Munster.
The punter joins a long line of mega Irish prizewinners, with mega Irish EuroMillions wins recorded in 2005 and 2019.
Dolores McNamara became the most famous of those Irish winners when she collected a cheque for an eye-watering €115,436,126 from National Lottery headquarters on August 4, 2005.
Just days earlier, she’d been out with pals at the Track Bar in Garryowen, five minutes outside Limerick city.
The part-time cleaner, along with her bricklayer husband Adrian, had raised six children in a modest semi-detached home on the Patrick’s Road in Limerick.
Dolores and her friends copped the EuroMillions draw was playing out on the TV in the bar, and after the numbers were pulled, Dolores asked a pal to check her ticket.
Her €2 QuickPick buy had just netted her €115million.
Dolores burst into tears, realising she had just become a multi-millionaire and landed what was at the time the largest-winning Lotto sum in Europe.
A friend of Dolores’ pulled out a camera during the whirlwind celebrations and snapped some famous snaps of her just as she became a millionaire.
Bar staff working in the pub that night detailed exactly how the celebrations got underway.
One said: “The drink started flowing and the champagne was poured and we had a great night celebrating.
“Dolores is a real nice woman and none of her friends believe this will change her drastically.”
Dolores caused a frenzy when she arrived at Lotto headquarters to collect her winningsNews Group Newspapers LtdThe delighted winner picking up her record breaking sumNews Group Newspapers Ltd
Dolores caused a frenzy when she arrived at the Lotto headquarters to collect her winnings just before the August bank holiday that year.
Like a celebrity, the Limerick mother made her way through a sea of reporters and photographers to get inside the building to start her new life.
Dressed in a classy white ensemble and wearing the same heart-shaped necklace she wore on the night she won, Dolores made her way to the door with a smile on her face.
She didn’t address the crowds dying to get a look at Ireland’s big winner and instead her lawyer shared a message.
The lawyer said: “She is absolutely determined that her feet and the feet of her family, will remain firmly on the ground.”
FIRST BIG PURCHASE
Six months after the monumental win, Dolores purchased a mansion in the Limerick countryside.
The €1.7million buy sat on 38 acres outside the scenic waterfront village of Killaloe, just mere miles from her own home.
After buying the property, Dolores bought additional houses nearby for her six children.
Later in 2012, the family bought Tinarana House for over €3million and her son recently obtained planning permission for this site.
Dolores’ husband Adrian invested in racehorse Carraig na gCapall before he passed away in 2021.
ONLY PUBLIC INTERVIEW
Despite making headlines across the country in 2005, Dolores has kept a low profile out of the public eye.
She has only spoken publicly about her win once – to local newspaper The Limerick Leader.
She told them: “The question that has been asked of me most frequently was how I felt about my win and my answer is still the same. I feel disbelief and shock.
“Buying a ticket for that Euro jackpot was a spur of the moment decision.
“I’d actually gone into the shop to buy a top-up for my phone and just asked the lady for a Lotto ticket.”
DARK SIDE OF THE WIN
Despite winning such an incredible amount the family, including Dolores’ children Dawn, Gary, Kim, Kevanne, Dean, and Lee, were subject to multiple security threats after winning such a large sum of money so publicly.
Dolores was also required to keep 24/7 security measures in place at her mansion.
ALL IRELAND'S EUROMILLIONS WINNERS
HERE's Ireland's big EuroMillions winners since the game started in 2005.
1. July 2005: Dolores McNamara from Limerick, was Ireland’s first and biggest EuroMillions winner scooping over €115 million.
2. July 2008: A lucky player from Co. Tipperary won a €15 million jackpot with a ticket bought in Carrick-on-Suir in Co. Tipperary.
3. June 2009: A family syndicate shared the jackpot with a British winner, taking homeover €29.4 million with a ticket they purchased in Dublin.
4. June 2013: A winning ticket sold in Beaumount, Dublin, shared a EuroMillions jackpot worth over €187 million. A Dublin player earned half of the jackpot and picked up over €93 million.
5. September 2013: A young man from the South East shared a jackpot of over €25 million with a player in Spain, taking home over €12.8 million.
6. April 2014: A jackpot prize worth €15 million was claimed on a ticket sold in Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
7. September 2014: An €86.7 million jackpot was won by a syndicate from Dublin. The ticket was sold in Centra, Ballybrack, Co. Dublin.
8. January 2016: A syndicate of friends won over €66 million, splitting the jackpot of €132,376,632. The ticket was sold in Eason’s store, Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Carlow.
9. July 2016: 22 colleagues from Dublin Bus won the €23.8 million. The ticket was sold in O’Hanlon’s Portarlington.
10. January 2017: A Dublin work syndicate claimed the €88.5 million EuroMillions jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at the Applegreen Service Station on the M1 Northbound in Lusk, Co. Dublin.
11. July 2017: A syndicate from the West of Ireland won a €29 million EuroMillions jackpot. The ticket was sold in Garryduff XL Store on Pound Road, Castlebar in Co. Mayo.
12. December 2017: A small family syndicate from Dublin won €38.9 million on a ticket purchased in The Village Shop in Malahide Shopping Centre
13. June 2018: 32 colleagues from Stakelums Hardware store in Thurles Co. Tipperary share a €17 million EuroMillions jackpot with a ticket they purchased at Eason’s Store in Thurles Shopping Centre in Co. Tipperary.
14. February 2019: The Naul Family Syndicate won €175.4 million on a ticket sold in Reilly’s Daybreak in Naul, Co. Dublin.
15. February 2020: A Co. Mayo family shared the €17 million jackpot with a ticket they purchased at Mulroy’s Londis Store in Castlebar.
16. July 2020: An online player in Dublin won a €49.5 million jackpot which they won with a €2.50 normal play ticket.
17. February 2022: Mid-West ticket holder scoops €30.9 million jackpot with Quick Pick ticket they purchased at Larkin’s Gala Service Station in Ballina, Co. Tipperary.
A mysterious family syndicate from north Dublin claimed a whopping €175.4million in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday February 19, 2019.
The Naul syndicate as they became known, made up of nine siblings, broke records to become Ireland’s biggest winners at the time.
The majority of the family remained anonymous after the record-breaking win, but Kathleen Sheridan told us: “We’re still in shock, we just can’t believe it.”
Kathleen’s daughter Emma added: “They’re going to share it between everyone…that’s what they’re like, a real tight-knit family.
“They meet in their house every Sunday and it’s only in the last few weeks they’ve started playing the EuroMillions, because two of their brothers died quite close together last year, so they do that every Sunday.”
Multimillionaire Kathleen and her sister Christine Rogers joined their jackpot-sharing siblings for a family lunch on the week of their win, celebrating their loot with a €12.50 carvery.
The EuroMillions winners first held an hour-long meeting at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan, north Co Dublin, as they discussed their financial bonanza.
The family went on to claim their prize privately, with syndicate spokesperson Gerry Brown saying the family were “thrilled” and now looking forward to getting on with their lives.
He said: “This is life-changing for all of the family and we are absolutely thrilled.
“We have spent the last week getting independent legal and financial advice, and our win is slowly sinking in.
“We are a very close family and this is a dream come true for us. We want this win to change our lives in a positive way.”
The ticket was sold in Reilly’s Daybreak in Naul and shop owner Les Reilly was “over the moon” at the time of the win, having landed a €25,000 bonus himself for selling the lucky slip.
He said: “I’m over the moon, it will put the place on the map. We will have a shindig.”
Winner Kathleen Sheridan said the family would keep their feet on the groundLes Reilly vowed to throw a party after selling the golden ticketGarrett WhiteThe €175million ticket was sold in Reilly’s in the NaulGarrett White
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on ‘I had so much fear before releasing this post’, says Ireland AM star as she reveals major career move
IRELAND AM star Brooke Scullion has revealed her major career move and admitted she was nervous to share the news with fans.
The Derry native, 26, first rose to fame on The Voice UK before going on to represent Ireland at Eurovision in 2022.
Brooke has been announced as a support act for Ella HendersonThe singer will perform in Derry this AugustAndres Poveda LTDBrooke shared the ‘amazing’ news with fans
Brooke has now been announced as a support act for Ella Henderson at her upcoming gig in Derry this August.
The Eurovision star told how she’s “so proud” to be joining the Ghost hitmaker on stage in her hometown and can’t wait to showcase some of her new music.
She took to Instagram to share the incredible news and admitted it’s “genuinely a dream come true”.
In a heartfelt post, she wrote: “Hey everyone, it’s been a minute…
“First of all, Ella Henderson has been a massive inspiration and idol to me from the beginning of my career so it’s an absolute honour to be able to support her in my home city.”
The Derry singer also admitted that the announcement felt like a huge step for her.
She confessed: “Now, real talk. Had so much fear before releasing this post because it’s the first gig that I’ll have done in a while.”
Brooke also revealed that she’s been working hard behind the scenes, writing and recording new music.
She said: “I’ve been writing new music for the last three years and I finally have an album that I’m so proud of.”
Although she said the release journey “won’t be immediate”, Brooke explained that this gig “will be the first time anyone gets to hear this new music and new direction”.
Brooke then thanked her supporters, saying: “Thanks for all your love and support always it means the world. Brooke x.”
Fans and friends flocked to the comment section to congratulate her and share their excitement.
Maia Dunphy said: “This is AMAZING news! And so well deserved.”
Kerry Anne wrote: “OMG wow huge congratulations Brooke.”
Amy gushed: “Yesss Brooke! This is amazing.”
‘AMAZING’
Siobhan added: “Yes girl! You are amazing.”
Brooke was recently left cringing after she made a major blunder on live TV.
3 weeks agoBlogsComments Off on We live in a UK seaside resort that Butlin’s abandoned before Hollywood moved in – it’s a real-life paradise
BARRY Island is the Welsh seaside resort we all know and love thanks to the hit series, Gavin and Stacey.
But it’s so much more than just a filming location to the locals whose exclusive homes, built on a headland at the resort made famous by the BBC show, offer panoramic sea views and spectacular sunrises.
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The seaside resort used to be home to an enormous Butlins resortWales News Service
On a clear day, residents living at Nell’s Point on Barry Island in south Wales have uninterrupted views reaching as far as Somerset.
Some have rear gardens joining a grassy clifftop with a private pathway down to the sandy beach below.
There are incredible views of the coastline, and some people have seen dolphins and porpoises from Nell’s Point.
Sightings are rare, but seals are regularly spotted in the area.
The smart, executive-style homes on the Nell’s Point estate are a world away from the rows of chalets that were put up at the same spot 60 years ago by William “Billy” Butlin when he bought the site and turned it into one of his famous Butlin’s Holiday Camps.
In those days, it was predominantly coal miners and their families trudging up and down the pathway as they revelled in their annual summer holiday leave from their jobs in the long since-closed South Wales collieries.
Now houses sit on the former Butlin’s site, with some that have been turned into holiday homes rented out by individuals.
Some locals still remember the resort’s heyday when thousands of excited holidaymakers made the journey to the island to stay in the more than 800 chalets at the attraction.
At its peak in 1934, 400,000 people visited during the August bank holiday weekend.
Like any other Butlin’s resort there was a plethora of activities to choose from, like paddling in the heated swimming pools.
Mark described Barry as ‘paradise’ to holiday-goersNigel IskanderWalesOnline/Media WalesButlin’s used to be one of the busiest places on Barry Island[/caption]
Onsite, there was also funfair, cable car, miniature railway, restaurants, bars, and a fish and chip shop.
Mark Anthony, now 68, was a young boy when Butlin’s opened and shared his memories of those booming summer months every year.
Mark, who runs a cafe and gift shop on the nearby seafront with his wife, Lisa, 60, said: “Barry was bustling with people, many of them families who’d come down from the coal mining valleys for a well-earned summer holiday.”
Mark continued: “They loved coming here because there was so much to do, especially at Butlin’s. There were the famous Butlin’s Redcoats, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a ballroom, a boating lake, tennis courts and an amusement arcade. It was like paradise.
“People used to come down here and spend a few hours crammed on the beach like sardines.
“Those that couldn’t get a chalet at Butlin’s up there used to stay in one of the numerous local boarding houses and B&Bs. Hardly anyone went abroad in those days because there was so much to do here.
“It’s sad that nowadays so many people seem to want to spend their holidays overseas because, I guess, it’s so cheap to get there and the sunshine is almost guaranteed.
“Even so, Barry has a lot to offer still. There are lots of lovely places to go out for a drink or a nice meal and there’s the funfair and beautiful beaches which are just as good as anywhere in the world.
“And there are several beautiful bays that are safe to swim in. I absolutely love living here. Barry Island should still be at the top of everyone’s list of holiday destinations.”
Barry Island has become more popular again thanks to Gavin & StaceyTom Jackson/BBC
Popular beach-side cafes in Barry Island include Marco’s Cafe which of course is famous for its appearance on Gavin and Stacey – and there’s even a mural on the side dedicated to the TV show.
On the front is also Bay 5 Coffee House which serves savoury snacks and sweet treats and ‘pancake stacks’ according to a Tripadvisor review.
As for the top restaurants, the most highly-rated on Tripadvisor is Paletta Pizzeria which lots of customers say to book early as it gets very busy.
It was also Barry’s first wood-fired Pizzeria, serving up tasty pizzas, pasta dishes and gnocchi.
As for ice cream shops, they are around most corners with John’s Cafe being the most highly-rated.
The classic sweet treats shop also serves candy floss, a stick of rock and of course, ice cream too.
Barry Island has five notable beaches with Whitmore Bay being the most popular, it’s known for its golden sand and sits directly in front of the pleasure park.
Whitmore Bay is also the spot where the Shipmans and the Wests go for their beach day in Gavin and Stacey in series three.
Jackson’s Bay is a more secluded section of the coastline and is more popular with locals because it’s lesser-known.
One visitor wrote on Tripadvisor: “This is a beautiful safe enclosed sandy beach away from the fairground and bustle of the main beach of Barry Island. “
Another added: “What a nice walk and lovely scenery. A nice bay, small and hardly anybody there.”
Cold Knap Beach, which has pebbles instead of sand, is also a quieter spot than Whitmore Bay.
Whitmore Bay on Barry Island is the most well-known and popular beachAlamy
Helen, a grandmother strolling along the seafront with one of her grandsons, agreed: “Barry is still a fantastic place to come for a holiday. Us locals are incredibly friendly and the fairground is great fun, whatever the weather.
“In fact, I prefer it now to when we had Butlin’s here. Sure, the holidaymakers brought in money, but it was mostly spent at the holiday camp, not in the rest of Barry.
“In those days, it was mainly miners coming here, but nowadays people come for the Gavin and Stacey experience and that means they go everywhere on the island.
“It’s created plenty of trade for the whole of Barry and as a result, the place has been transformed. It’s no longer just a cheapo holiday destination.”
There are plenty of locations to spot during a visit to Barry, Trinity Street is home to the homes of Gwen, Uncle Bryn, and Doris – now belonging to Gavin and Stacey.
On Barry Island itself there’s the famous Marco’s Cafe and the Arcade where Nessa worked the slots. We’ve listed a few more foilming locations at the bottom of the article.
Over the years, Barry Island has become increasingly popular and according to the BBC, the home belonging to Gwen, which really belongs to a lady called Glenda Kenyon has had nearly 30,000 visitors.
Gavin and Stacey fans coming from as far away as Australia, Hawaii and India. Visitors often take pictures in front of her house and when Glenda opens it up, have a tour too.
As for shopping on Barry Island, there’s been a new development calledGoodsheds.
The site is home to independent shops which are in repurposed shipping containers in an area called the Shipyard – there you’ll find craft beers, records, home furnishings and fashion stores.
Nearby there’s The Tracks, where railway carriages have been repurposed, and there’s even a cinema.
The Wales Coast Path runs right around the coastline at Barry. It’s about 4 miles along the coastline to Rhoose Point, the most southerly spot in Wales which offer incredible views over the coast.
The Pleasure Park is still a hit with tourists and locals alikeAlamy
The most recognisable attraction is the giant Ferris wheel, but they also have three rollercoasters, a log flume and spooky ghost train.
The family-owned business’ biggest ride is Aerospace. It’s a giant, 32-seater space machine that swings riders up and down, reaching heights of 214 feet and speeds of up to 75mph.
During the summer months when Barry is bustling with visitors, the amusement park gets 400,000 ride goers.
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Coach driver Barry is more than happy to visit the Welsh coastNigel Iskander
Coach driver Barry Elms, 60, from Birmingham, was having a rest on the seafront when we caught up with him. “I’ve just dropped 50 holidaymakers off and this is just what I need – fresh sea air and magnificent views,” he said.
“The lot I’ve just brought here from Brum have come for Gavin and Stacey. I think that show is what has made Barry Island famous again.”
Solicitor Jay Thomas, 42, was in Barry enjoying a day at the seaside. He said: “It is just a beautiful spot to come to. It’s very clean and the people are super-friendly. I’ve driven down from Solihull in the West Midlands and it has been well worth the time spent getting down here.
“You can get here and back home in a day, so it’s perfect.” I didn’t know until today that there used to be a Butlin’s here, but to be honest there still seems plenty to do.”
Local Tony Rosser, 79, remembers the Butlin’s era but says he prefers the resort as it is today.
He said: “As a boy, we never really came to the sea front here in summer because it was so busy. We only used to come here in the winter, when it was a bit quieter and have lovely long walks.
“The local traders liked having Butlin’s here, for sure, because they benefited from there being so many holidaymakers in town, but now they’re enjoying the Gavin and Stacey effect instead, so they’re happy again.
“However, I still think the council needs to do a lot more to encourage more people to come here because the show has finished now and we’ll always need visitors to help the local economy.”
Tony prefers Barry Island without the Butlin’s resortNigel IskanderThe seafront is far less busy during the winter monthsNigel Iskander
Barry Island no longer has any holiday parks on the island, but there are still a few nearby that mean visitors can easily access the island.
Porthkerry Leisure Park is a family-friendly located close to Barry Island and the scenic Vale of Glamorgan.
There’s also Fontygary Touring Parkwhich has a spa, pool, and sea views. But none of the holiday parks are on the scale that Butlin’s was.
Lawrence’s nickname is the ‘karaoke king’Nigel Iskander
Lawrence Hill, an 83-year-old retired painter and decorator, proclaims himself to be the “karaoke king” of Barry Island.
He said: “They should never have built those luxury homes on the old Butlin’s site. It was a wonderful complex and I’m sure it could have been spruced up and used as some kind of holiday attraction again. It’s such a good spot up there.
“I have such fond memories of Butlin’s. I wish it was still here in Barry, I really do.”
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Gavin and Stacey came to an end with the finale episode over Christmas, but you can still keep the show’s spirit alive with a trip to Barry, Wales.
Up the road is The Colcot Arms aka Smithy’s local Essex hangout and of course the Tadross Hotel which doubles as The Dolphin – where pints cost £4, according to reviews left by guests.
There are organised tours ofGavin and Staceylocations, some onboard Dave’s Coaches, but it’s easy enough to go on your own adventure.
Barry Island used to be home to a bustling Butlin’s resortGetty
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