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The Sun
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Team GB gold medallist turned superstar DJ reveals he's engaged to girlfriend of six years after romantic proposal
A TEAM GB star has revealed he is engaged to his glamorous girlfriend after six years together. Chris Mears, 32, rose to fame thanks to his impressive diving ability and representing Team GB at the Olympic Games. 7 The sporting hunk took home a gold medal at the 2016 games in the synchronised diving category alongside Jack Laugher. It meant the pair were the first to ever win a gold medal for Great Britain in diving. Now, away from the pool, Chris has shared the happy news that he and partner Katie Robson are engaged. The couple got engaged in Puglia, Italy and shared a slew of loved-up snaps from the heartwarming moment. The Olympic hunk has been romancing Katie for six years and have often shared a glimpse into their romance online with their Instagram followers. Chris later remarked of their romance getaway where he popped the question: "What a trip!" During his career, Chris also won a number of other gold and silver medals at competitions including the Commonwealth Games and the European Championships. In 2019, Chris announced that he was retiring from competing and was launching a career as a music producer and DJ. Since launching a music career, Chris has worked with Popstars including Nicole Scherzinger, Olly Murs and the late Tom Parker from boyband The Wanted. He is currently one half of electronic music duo Hot Lap. Olympic diving champ Chris Mears loses his cool while looking for trousers The group have released multiple tracks and have been championed by Radio 1. He first began DJing and music production as a hobby in 2012 and 2013 whilst recovering from a diving injury. He continued to loosely pursue music alongside his sporting career before retiring from diving entirely six years ago to concentrate solely on music and DJing. Chris has always embraced the spotlight from sports to music as well as regularly stripping off in his 20s for a series of racy photoshoots. 7 7 7 7
Scotsman
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
A slice of the action. Scran + Roadie brings a New York pizza buzz to the Saltmarket with new chapter of the massively popular café
Chef Chris Mears to open bigger and better version of busy Barras eatery in up-and-coming Glasgow district Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The buzzing urban hotspot of the Saltmarket in Glasgow is about to welcome its newest foodie attraction – Scran + Roadie, the latest incarnation of the massively popular Scran café which took the Barras by storm two years ago. Now, to accommodate demand which often saw queues outside the original café in London Road, owner-chef Chris Mears is opening the doors on much bigger premises at Jocelyn Square on the historic street, opposite Glasgow Green and just down from the High Court. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The grand opening on June 21 will be just ahead of the following month's three-day Trnsmt Festival on the Green, featuring international artists 50 Cent, Billy Clyro and Snow Patrol and many more. The multi award-winning café will have outside seating and is in the process of obtaining its drinks licence. Pizza at Scran + Roadie pic 1 The new venue at 180 Saltmarket – currently the focus of huge regeneration activity, which include attracting unique businesses and creative spaces – will feature a New York-style pizza-and-slice offering in addition to its signature bistro-café-style food and drinks. Chris, who has been in the hospitality trade since he was 15 and has run his own fine dining restaurant in Lanarkshire, said: 'This is a new chapter for Scran which started originally on Alexandra Parade in Dennistoun in 2018, moving to London Road in 2022. We have had an unbelievable reception in the Barras and we want to bring what we do to even more people. The building will triple our capacity. 'The Roadie part of the new name is a tribute to New York culture, and the city's slang term for a slice of pizza to take away. We are increasing the team from six to 15 and have been able to attract some of the best pizza talent in the business. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Regulars will still be able to enjoy our speciality coffee by the Roasting Project, Stornoway black pudding, fantastic Corrie Mains eggs and bespoke artisan bread from the Bavarian Bakehouse, and from midday, we will also be serving slices of thin and crisp 20-inch pizzas – that's bigger than a dartboard.' Pizza at Scran + Roadie pic 2 Scran + Roadie will continue its commitment to high quality ingredients and will also introduce unique new dishes such as shawarma and barbecued pork shoulder and drinks such as Vietnamese coffee and salt and pepper caramel latte. Scran + Roadie is backed by the Worq Group, which specialises in building and managing luxury hotels and restaurants as well as residential complexes. Its portfolio includes Boutique 50 an award-winning boutique hotel in Finnieston, El Santo restaurant and Revolver hotel in Glasgow, Riva restaurant in Helensburgh, Hemingway's bar in Leith and Luci's, a restaurant in Lasswade. Jonathan Doherty, Founder and Director of the Worq Group, said: 'Our interest is in identifying new opportunities and responding to emerging market trends and we are pleased to be partnering with Chris Mears and his team in their new venture in a really exciting part of Glasgow. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Scran has already proved how popular its offering can be, with a dedicated following built up in a very short space of time, and we are confident that the new Scran + Roadie will build on and energise that success.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Further details revealed for brunch spots new 'bigger and better' eatery
FURTHER details have been revealed about a popular brunch spots new "bigger and better" eatery. Scran and Roadie is set to open this weekend in Saltmarket as the latest incarnation of Scran. The Glasgow Times previously reported Scran would close its London Road restaurant on Sunday, June 15 while Scran and Roadie would open at 180 Saltmarket on Saturday, June 21. READ NEXT: New restaurant opens in Southside bringing a taste of Algeria to Glasgow (Image: Scran and Roadie) To accommodate demand, owner and chef Chris Mears new remises will be much bigger and will seat three times the number of people. Scran and Roadie will feature a New York-style pizza and slice offering in addition to its signature brunch food and drinks, as well shawarma and barbecued pork shoulder and drinks such as Vietnamese coffee and salt and pepper caramel latte. The Roadie part of the name comes from the New York City nickname for a takeaway slice of pizza. READ NEXT: Glasgow McDonald's bans unaccompanied under-16s after 6pm for 'safety' Chris said: "This is a new chapter for Scran which started originally on Alexandra Parade in Dennistoun in 2018, moving to London Road in 2022. "We have had an unbelievable reception in the Barras and we want to bring what we do to even more people. The building will triple our capacity. "The Roadie part of the new name is a tribute to New York culture, and the city's slang term for a slice of pizza to take away. "We are increasing the team from six to 15 and have been able to attract some of the best pizza talent in the business. "Regulars will still be able to enjoy our speciality coffee by the Roasting Project, Stornoway black pudding, fantastic Corrie Mains eggs and bespoke artisan bread from the Bavarian Bakehouse, and from midday, we will also be serving slices of thin and crisp 20-inch pizzas – that's bigger than a dartboard." Scran and Roadie is backed by the Worq Group which specialises in building and managing luxury hotels and restaurants as well as residential complexes. Its portfolio includes Boutique 50, an award-winning boutique hotel in Finnieston, El Santo restaurant and Revolver hotel in Glasgow. Jonathan Doherty, founder and director of the Worq Group, continued: "Our interest is in identifying new opportunities and responding to emerging market trends and we are pleased to be partnering with Chris Mears and his team in their new venture in a really exciting part of Glasgow. "Scran has already proved how popular its offering can be, with a dedicated following built up in a very short space of time, and we are confident that the new Scran + Roadie will build on and energise that success."
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Further details revealed for 'bigger and better' Glasgow reataurant
Scran and Roadie is set to open this weekend in Saltmarket as the latest incarnation of Scran. The Glasgow Times previously reported Scran would close its London Road restaurant on Sunday, June 15 while Scran and Roadie would open at 180 Saltmarket on Saturday, June 21. READ NEXT: New restaurant opens in Southside bringing a taste of Algeria to Glasgow (Image: Scran and Roadie) To accommodate demand, owner and chef Chris Mears new remises will be much bigger and will seat three times the number of people. Scran and Roadie will feature a New York-style pizza and slice offering in addition to its signature brunch food and drinks, as well shawarma and barbecued pork shoulder and drinks such as Vietnamese coffee and salt and pepper caramel latte. The Roadie part of the name comes from the New York City nickname for a takeaway slice of pizza. READ NEXT: Glasgow McDonald's bans unaccompanied under-16s after 6pm for 'safety' Chris said: "This is a new chapter for Scran which started originally on Alexandra Parade in Dennistoun in 2018, moving to London Road in 2022. "We have had an unbelievable reception in the Barras and we want to bring what we do to even more people. The building will triple our capacity. "The Roadie part of the new name is a tribute to New York culture, and the city's slang term for a slice of pizza to take away. "We are increasing the team from six to 15 and have been able to attract some of the best pizza talent in the business. "Regulars will still be able to enjoy our speciality coffee by the Roasting Project, Stornoway black pudding, fantastic Corrie Mains eggs and bespoke artisan bread from the Bavarian Bakehouse, and from midday, we will also be serving slices of thin and crisp 20-inch pizzas – that's bigger than a dartboard." Scran and Roadie is backed by the Worq Group which specialises in building and managing luxury hotels and restaurants as well as residential complexes. Its portfolio includes Boutique 50, an award-winning boutique hotel in Finnieston, El Santo restaurant and Revolver hotel in Glasgow. Jonathan Doherty, founder and director of the Worq Group, continued: "Our interest is in identifying new opportunities and responding to emerging market trends and we are pleased to be partnering with Chris Mears and his team in their new venture in a really exciting part of Glasgow. "Scran has already proved how popular its offering can be, with a dedicated following built up in a very short space of time, and we are confident that the new Scran + Roadie will build on and energise that success."
The Herald Scotland
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Ho Lee Fook to take over popular cafe spot near The Barras
Sharing the news on social media, the husband and wife team said: "HOLEEFOOK!! Is EXPECTING!!! "Introducing… Fook Me. "Follow our journey, turning the epic @scrangla into a Noodz or Sando Bar. TBC." Earlier this year, Scran shared plans to relocate to the Saltmarket area of the city after a hugely successful two years in the East End. Confirming their last service in the London Road unit will be this Sunday, June 15, owner Chris Mears said: "It's almost time to pull the shutters down on our wee cafe for the final time. "Our last day will be Sunday 15th, so you've still got two weeks to get your London Road Scran in. "It's bittersweet, we've had loads of fun and made so many friends here over the last two years, but it's time to get serious and take things to a whole new level." Scran will launch its new location at 180 Saltmarket on Saturday, June 21. Though details of new menu plans have been scarce, fans of the business have been urged to keep their eyes peeled for further updates on social media. It is understood that Ho Lee Fook's original outlet at 1 McFarlane Street will remain open for business alongside Fook Mei at 239 London Road. You can read more about the tiny takeaway spot in the shadows of The Barras and how Lee and Johnny Chung were inspired to create their menu of dishes, such as Taiwanese hand-cut noodles and pork tankatsu sandwiches, in our lunch review from last month below. Read more: This tiny takeaway is serving some of the best street food you'll find in Glasgow
