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Yahoo
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Georgia May Foote's beauty business burns down
Georgia May Foote's beauty business has gone up in smoke after she lost all her stock and equipment in a fire. The former Coronation Street star, 34, has been working as a nail technician for the last four years and she's revealed her business has been devastated by a blaze at a storage unit in Middleton, Greater Manchester and she's appealing for help on behalf of others who have lost their livelihoods. In a post on Instagram, she explained: "Now as some of you may know I've been a nail technician now for the past four years alongside my acting. "Unfortunately my beautiful little studio was affected by a huge fire within the storage world unit in Middleton last night. "Not only has my business burnt down, but so has many other peoples. Along with peoples most loved possessions. My heart goes out to them all." She added: "Even though as beauticians we can move into a new space, our stock and tools, which we spend years collecting have all gone. We can no longer work. "My friends and fellow beauticians have to literally start again. With no way of even making the money to buy these tools. Some of them have children. "I am asking if you could please help us all by just giving a little towards helping my friends rebuild their businesses. We would be eternally grateful. "Fire is the most devastating thing. Thousands of pounds of stock has gone in seconds." Georgia added a link to a crowdfunder campaign which is raising money to help those affected by the fire. A statement posted on the page reads: "We're a group of 11 small business owners who have lost everything in the devastating fire at Storage World. "Overnight, our livelihoods, tools, stock, and years of hard work were reduced to ashes. What we had built up over time is now completely gone - and for many of us, starting again from scratch feels overwhelming without support. "We are now fundraising to raise £10,000 to help us begin the long journey of rebuilding our businesses. Every penny will go directly towards replacing essential equipment, materials, and supplies that we urgently need to get back on our feet. "This has been a heartbreaking time, but we are determined not to give up. Your support - whether through donations or simply by sharing this page - means the world to us. Together, we can recover, rebuild, and return stronger. "Thank you so much for your kindness and help." On Friday (20.06.25), the page had raised more than half of its £10,000 goal.
Free Malaysia Today
2 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
No more imported food at official events, Anwar tells civil service
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged civil servants and officials to be more mindful of the need to support homegrown produce. PUTRAJAYA : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed all government departments to cease using imported goods, particularly food, at official events, in a bid to promote local products. Speaking at the finance ministry's monthly assembly, Anwar said that using local produce would not only bolster the local economy but would also open wider opportunities for local farmers to market their goods. 'If every government department follows this directive, it will create more opportunities for our farmers to supply local food ingredients,' he said. The prime minister also cited the example of neighbouring countries whom he said were committed to using local food products at all official functions. 'In Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand, I've never been served imported food at any government-hosted official event. It's automatic for them to ensure that only local food is served,' he said. Anwar also criticised the preference by some parties for imported food products despite the government's clear stance. Calling the practice inconsistent with efforts to empower the local economy, he urged civil servants and officials to be more mindful of the need to support homegrown produce.
Malay Mail
3 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
‘Create opportunities for local farmers': Anwar orders govt to stop using imported food at official events
PUTRAJAYA, June 20 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today directed all government departments to cease using imported goods, particularly food, at official events, in a bid to promote local products. Speaking at the Finance Ministry's monthly assembly, Anwar emphasised that using local produce will not only bolster the local economy but will also open wider opportunities for local farmers to market their goods. 'If every government department follows this directive, it will create more opportunities for our farmers to supply local food ingredients,' he said. The Prime Minister cited neighbouring countries as examples, noting their firm commitment to using local food products at all official functions. 'In Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand, I've never been served imported food at any government-hosted official event. It's automatic for them to ensure only local food is served,' he remarked. Anwar also criticised the continued preference by some parties for imported food despite the government's clear stance. Calling the practice inconsistent with efforts to empower the local economy, he urged civil servants and officials to be more mindful of the need to support homegrown produce. — Bernama
The Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Devastated Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote reveals her beauty business has burned down in huge fire
CORONATION Street star Georgia May Foote has revealed her beauty business has burned down in a fire. The devastated soap actress, 34, took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news. 3 3 3 Georgia is best known for having played Katy Armstrong for five years. She penned: "Now as some of you may know I've been a nail technician now for the past 4 years alongside my acting. "Unfortunately my beautiful little studio was affected by a huge fire within the storage world unit in Middleton last night. "Not only has my business burnt down, but so has many other peoples. "Along with peoples most loved possessions. My heart goes out to them all." She continued: "Even though as beauticians we can move into a new space, our stock and tools, which we spend years collecting have all gone. We can no longer work. "My friends and fellow beauticians have to literally start again. "With no way of even making the money to buy these tools. "Some of them have children. "I am asking if you could please help us all by just giving a little towards helping my friends rebuild their businesses. Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote sparks concern as she reveals she's been too ill to eat for five days "We would be eternally grateful. "Fire is the most devastating thing. Thousands of pounds of stock has gone in seconds." Georgia's comments section was soon filled with reactions from her followers. One penned: "Sending you all so much love this is just heartbreaking." Another added: "Love this! Let the community come together." The 8 fire safety checks you should do in your home every night TO avoid a devastating fire in your home, there are some checks you should be conducting every night, according to Close inside doors at night to stop a fire from spreading Turn off and unplug electrical appliances unless they are designed to be left on – like your freezer. Check your cooker is turned off Don't run appliances such as washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers overnight Turn heaters off and put up fireguards Put candles and cigarettes out properly Make sure exits are kept clear Keep door and window keys where everyone can find them While a third remarked: "So sorry. Let me know if I can help." Two years after leaving Corrie, Georgia's character Katy was killed off-screen in a car accident. Following her exit from the ITV soap, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. She was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, where they reached the final and finished as runners-up.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Triple J kicks off new Aussie-themed poll - after Chappell Roan and Doja Cat's Hottest 100 wins copped public backlash
Triple J has extended an almighty olive branch to the Australian public, after back-to-back Hottest 100 wins by American artists sounded the death knell of the song contest's popularity. On Tuesday, June 17 voting officially opened for the new poll, 'The Hottest 100 of Australian songs'. The new countdown will take place on July 26 and has strict rules in place to ensure it honours Triple J's 50 years on-air milestone, and the 'support local' ethos of the national song contest which began in 1989. Eligible songs must have been released by January 19, 2025 and they must feature at least 50 per cent Australian artists. For example 'Rhyme Dust' by Dom Dolla and MK and 'Fancy' by Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX pass, but no song by Split Enz will be considered. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Because they are from New Zealand,' the voting page explains. Triple J's presenters have already weighed in with their favourites on social media, and so have a raft of Aussie artists. 'Hey guys Jimmy Barnes here,' the iconic rock singer said in a video posted on the voting page. 'I'm voting for Jett - Are You Gonna Be My Girl? Just because it's such a great recording, they are such a tight band, and he is such an awesome singer. I just thought that song jumped out of the radio when I heard it and it still does 'til this day,' Barnes said. Are You Gonna Be My Girl? won the hottest 100 in the 2003 year of its release. Missy Higgins will also be putting a 2003 track in her No.1 spot - London Still by The Waifs. 'I did so much touring with the Waifs back in the day when I was a wee little 17-year-old,' Higgins said. 'That band just took me on the road. They took me under their wing. I was such fan, it was like a dream come true. 'This song encapsulates that experience and that memory for me. It's such an Australian rite of passage going away to London for a bit and coming back.' Tash Sultana will be voting for Miracle by Matt Corby. 'Matt is a mate of mine. We've done a lot of work together and I think he is an underrated musician - who is so talented and works with so many people - that I don't really think that he's gotten the flowers that he deserves.' While some of our famous musicians are emphatically backing their colleagues and mentors, others are shamelessly campaigning for the win. The Veronicas' official account commented '*violins start playing*,' on the post in reference to their self-dubbed 'national anthem' Untouched. 'Literally come on,' Aussie pop group Cub Sport commented, as they encouraged people to vote for Mess Me Up. In 1994, Triple J rebooted the Hottest 100 concept so that only songs released in the previous calendar year are eligible. This format has seen Flume and Powderfinger top the charts on multiple occasions, with Angus & Julia Stone, Vance Joy, Chet Faker, The Wiggles, Ocean Alley, and Spiderbait also claiming the title in the contest's long history. Meanwhile, international acts like Oasis, Billie Eilish, The Cranberries, Gotye, and Kendrick Lamar have also taken out the top honour. Voting for the Hottest 100 of Australian Songs will close on July 17 at 5pm AEST. Notably, no tracks recorded for triple J's long-running Like A Version cover series will be considered. Listeners were highly critical of the Triple J presenters' top picks, as passionate music fans flooded the comments However, if an Australian song has been significantly re-record or remixed, it can be eligible for two separate entries. One particularly passionate Flume fan kept the caps lock on as he waded into the comments with this rallying cry: 'INNERBLOOM AND DON'T SPLIT THE VOTE WITH THE REMIX FFS.' As thousands of suggestions flooded the comments section, younger listeners encouraged people to get their 'parents and grandparents' to vote to ensure no Aussie 'classics' are missed. The announcement comes after US singer Chappell Roan claimed the win in 2025 with her Sapphic earworm 'Good Luck Babe!'. Listeners were less than impressed with overseas acts ruling the chart for the second year in a row, after Doja Cat's 'Paint The Town Red' won in 2024. Just 29 songs of the top 100 came from Australian acts in 2025, with Melbourne DJ Dom Dolla charting highly and Amyl and the Sniffers gaining multiple entries
