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Emmerdale limo crash horror sees one villager die and THREE lives left hanging in the balance
EMMERDALE has been rocked by a chilling disaster as a limo plunged into an icy lake – leaving at least three lives hanging by a thread and one villager feared dead in a shocking twist.
The ITV soap pulled out all the stops for a dramatic stunt which saw a limo full of beloved characters crash onto an icy lake.
*Major spoilers ahead for tonight’s Emmerdale*
Several Emmerdale favourites were left fighting for their lives – but who made it out and who met their grisly end?
Charity Dingle, Chas Dingle and Liam Cavanagh were left sinking in the limo, alongside Leyla Harding, Amy Barton and Kerry Wyatt.
Tracy Robinson, Vanessa Woodfield and Suzy Merton were all there too.
After the crash, the women slowly regained consciousness – but not everyone woke up.
Suzy succumbed to her injuries, and Vanessa quickly confirmed that she wasn’t breathing.
Despite Liam’s desperate attempts to revive her, Suzy was pronounced dead, leaving the group devastated.
But with the limo sinking further into the icy lake, there was no time to grieve.
Charity admitted she had swerved after seeing her son Noah in the road. Encouraged by Chas, she set off to find him and get help.
After she carefully navigated the ice, Charity discovered Noah unconscious in the woods – but will he survive?
Meanwhile, Liam led the others across the frozen lake, with Chas narrowly avoiding a deadly fall.
Vanessa and Amy followed, but disaster struck when Amy plunged into the freezing water.
Struggling to break through the ice, she fought for air – only to be met with a chilling sight beneath the surface… a dead body.
Soap sleuths are convinced they know exactly who it belongs to – but have they got it right?
Most devastating soap deaths
SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust.
Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years.
EASTENDERS
Barry Evans – Evil Janine (Charlie Brooks) lured her trusting fiance to Scotland for a quickie marriage after learning he was dying.
Her plan to inherit Barry’s fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files.
Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was “fake”.
Bradley Branning – Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater’s rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died.
He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape.
Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death.
CORONATION STREET
Tina McIntyre – Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow – despite him being married to Carla Connor.
When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla’s brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her.
Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony – then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her.
In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe.
Molly Dobbs – Molly was one of the victims in Corrie’s 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold).
Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly had been having an affair with Kevin Webster (Michael Le Vell) in the months before her death.
This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth.
As fate would have it, Kevin’s wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly’s side in her final moments.
Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack’s father, before dying of her injuries.
Vera Duckworth – Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character.
Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap’s most beloved couples.
Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair.
Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey’s exit as Jack.
Paul Foreman – Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman succumbed to his illness after battling motor neurone disease.
Introduced in 2018 as David Platt’s (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance – and marriage – with vicar Billy Mayhew.
The MND storyline was announced in 2023 – with the expectation it would result in the character’s death.
EMMERDALE
Sarah Sugden – After the family got into financial problems, Sarah’s son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn.
He didn’t realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze.
Nine villagers – The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale.
Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash.
Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died.
HOLLYOAKS
Carmel McQueen – The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family’s car.
Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble – but got stuck in it herself.
Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel.
Some Emmerdale viewers speculate that Ruby Milligan’s father, Anthony might still be alive and that the hand belongs to him.
In a shocking twist, it seems the past is about to resurface – quite literally.
As the ice begins to crack in upcoming Emmerdale scenes, could Anthony’s body finally be discovered, exposing Ruby and John’s dark secret?
And if so, what does this mean for Aaron, who still believes he’s the one responsible?
Did John’s secret burial spot just come back to haunt him?
Taking to a fan Facebook page, one wrote: “Just a thought but I’m not convinced Anthony is dead, like I say just a thought.”
Another added: “There’s a rumour I read from Emmerdale that Anthony has got a twin brother, and Ruby is in a bad way when she finds out.”
A third penned: “Might be Anthony that Charity hit if he wasn’t dead when John buried him? Read his body needs id’ing next week.”
A fourth said: “Could the person’s hand in the ice be Ruby’s father that was dumped by John thinking the body was at the bottom, but the crashed car has disputed the body?”
With Kerry and Leyla still trapped in the sinking limo, will they make it out alive?
Suddenly, Liam stumbled, looking unsteady on his feet before collapsing and violently throwing up.
A worried Chas rushed to his side, holding him as she desperately called out for help.
Did he suffer an injury in the crash – or is something even more serious going on?
The ITV soap have confirmed that the end of the week will show a vigil held by grieving villagers.
Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX.
Map reveals locations hit hardest by pub closures as almost 300 lost last year – see how your area’s affected
A MAP has revealed the locations hit hardest by pub closures in 2024.
Approximately six pubs shut their doors for good every week last year, leading to an estimated 4,500 job losses, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
New data from the trade body revealed that 289 pubs in England and Wales called last orders for the final time in 2024.
The figures highlighted that the West Midlands and South West bore the brunt of closures, with 38 pubs shutting down in each region over the year.
London followed closely behind, losing 34 pubs, while Yorkshire and the Humber saw the same number of closures.
The East Midlands reported 33 closures, while both the East of England and the South East saw 27 pubs close their doors.
Wales lost 19 pubs in 2024, and the North East experienced the fewest closures, with just six pubs shutting down.
The closures come amid pressure from higher borrowing costs and high energy bills for businesses, alongside a continued squeeze on household finances as mortgage and rent costs increase.
Pubs are set to come under further pressure when a raft of cost increases linked to the October Budget, such as higher National Insurance contributions and an increase in the minimum wage, come into force in April.
Employers currently pay NICs for most workers earning more than £9,100 a year.
The sum they pay is the equivalent of 13.8% of the employee’s earnings above that threshold.
For an employee earning £30,000, for example, the employer would pay NICs of £2,884.20.
But in the Budget, the Government said it would increase the tax rate to 15% and reduce the threshold at which firms must pay to £5,000.
It’s estimated that the move will raise £25billion – the equivalent of around £800 per employee for each firm.
At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour next year, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40.
The trade body has warned that the cumulative impact of the Budget will create an extra £650 million in costs for the sector, worsening the outlook for publicans.
It urged the Government to overhaul the current business rates system of property tax for high street firms, including pubs, to help ease the burden on the sector.
Many firms are also due to face increased costs in April, due to a planned reduction in the business rates discount for hospitality, leisure and retail firms from 75% to 40%.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said: “The scale of these closures is completely avoidable because pubs are doing a brisk trade.
“Consumer demand is there, however, profits are being wiped out with sky high bills and pubs are facing yet more rates and costs come April.
“We’re right behind Labour’s mission to supercharge growth and can deliver this economic boost across the UK, but only if it is easier for pubs to keep their doors open.
“Government must urgently bring in meaningful business rates reform and phase in new employment costs so pubs can keep boosting the economy, supporting local jobs, and remaining at the heart of communities.”
The latest data means that the number of pubs in England and Wales dropped from 47,613 in 2019 to 45,345 in 2024, the BBPA said.
A Government spokesman said: “Thriving pubs are often at the heart of our communities, and we’re taking action to support them by introducing a permanent, new lower business rate from 2026.
“More than half of all UK employers will either see a cut or no change in their National Insurance bills next year, and we’re doing more to support our high streets by tackling anti-social behaviour and empty properties.”
What is happening to the hospitality industry?
By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter
MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
PINT PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE
The price of a pint has now hit £5.08 on average across the UK, but some brands will set you back far more.
Topping the list of most expensive brands is Beavertown Neck Oil, which will cost you an average of £6.36 a pint, according to a survey by The Morning Advertiser.
The trade mag has analysed the typical costs of over 30 beer brands, spanning categories such as lager, craft, cask, and stout and found the cheapest is Tennent’s at £4.02.
Second on the most expensive list was Peroni at £6.08, followed by Asahi at £5.92 and Birra Moretti at £5.82.
At the other end of the scale, BrewDog Punk IPA is the second cheapest pint and will set you back an average of £5.64, followed by Camden Hells at £5.64.
The survey also analysed the most expensive pints by brand for each of the UK’s main regions.
In London, Peroni takes the top spot at £6.93, reflecting the capital’s higher cost of living.
In the North East, Peroni and Asahi are the priciest options, both averaging £6.15.
Meanwhile, in the North West, Heineken leads at £6.75.
Beavertown Neck Oil dominates as the most expensive pint in several regions, costing £6.58 in the South East, £6.84 in the South West, £6.70 in Scotland, and £6.38 in Wales.
In the East and West Midlands, Beavertown Neck Oil is also the priciest, but at a more modest £5.70.
Overall, The Morning Advertiser‘s price pint survey found that the average price of a pint is now 26p higher than the £4.82 reported by the Office for National Statistics in December.
Beer prices have been pushed up due to a perfect storm of rule changes, including increases to taxes on alcohol, packaging and employer costs.
The trade publication routinely examines pint prices across various regions of the country.
The most expensive region is still London, where a pint costs £6.16 on average, and the cheapest is Midlands at £4.47.
Beloved Michelin-starred Paris eatery suddenly CLOSES sister restaurant less than 2 years after it opened in London
A LEGENDARY restaurant that was the first of its kind to obtain three Michelin stars has quietly closed its popular London eatery.
All references to the branch seem to have been removed from the website and a subtle hint on the brand’s page also confirms the decision.
Café Lapérouse at the OWO in London‘s Whitehall has shut its doors after less than two years serving guests.
Situated in the central courtyard next to the iconic Raffles London, the restaurant previously offered space for 80 diners.
The fancy pavilion café opened in 2023 in the OWO, otherwise known as the historic Old War Office.
Hinting at the move, the OWO website states: “NEW CONCEPT A remarkable new dining destination is on its way to the Grand Courtyard.
“Until then, enjoy the exquisite restaurants and venues already awaiting you at The OWO.”
The website also has a new page that simply states: “A new dining outlet is coming soon.”
Listing the available dining options, the sister site to the first restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars back in 1933 is no longer advertised by the OWO.
The current options include Mauro Colagreco’s Chef’s Table, Saison, Kioku by Endo, Paper Moon, The Drawing Room, Pillar Kitchen, Langosteria and The Guards Bar.
For some of the list only hotel guests and residents have the option to book.
Café Lapérouse previously offered wines from £70 and mains up to £80.
Why celeb restaurants go bust
By Paul Lochhead - managing director of Drinkstuff
THE recent wave of celebrity chef restaurant closures can indeed be attributed to several factors, with the pandemic being a significant one.
The hospitality industry, particularly high-end restaurants, faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. Restrictions on dining, a shift to takeaways, and the need for social distancing significantly reduced footfall and revenue for these establishments.
However, the impact goes beyond the pandemic. High-end restaurants operate on a model that requires substantial overheads—premium locations, top-quality ingredients, and skilled staff.
With the economic uncertainty and a change in consumer behaviour post-pandemic, there’s been a shift in dining preferences. Many diners are now seeking more casual, value-driven experiences, which puts pressure on the viability of luxury dining.
Moreover, for celebrity chefs, these ventures are often passion projects rather than primary revenue sources.
If a restaurant isn’t performing well, it may not be worth the continued investment, especially when compared to the other income streams they have, such as media appearances, books, and endorsements.
It was one of nine restaurants planned for the building which was used by the British high command to prosecute their war against the Nazis.
The first Café Lapérouse opened in Paris in 2021 with the brand being controlled by the Moma Group.
A spokesperson for the company owners told The Standard: “Moma Group has decided not to continue operating Café Lapérouse London.
“This decision is part of a review of the group’s locations and brands, their local and international ambitions“
The outlet also reported that the site has served its last meal to guests.
Previously the restaurant received a one star hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency but this was quickly upgraded to five after a reinspection.
Reviews seemed to vary across the board with Tatler offering a sparkling description.
The Spectator write up seemed less pleased, calling the moment “fascinating”.
Rayner also described the restaurant as “dismal” and “expensive”.
The Sun has approached the Moma Group for comment.
What is happening to the hospitality industry?
By Laura McGuire, consumer reporter
MANY Food and drink chains have been struggling in recently as the cost of living has led to fewer people spending on eating out.
Businesses had been struggling to bounce back after the pandemic, only to be hit with soaring energy bills and inflation.
Multiple chains have been affected, resulting in big-name brands like Wetherspoons and Frankie & Benny’s closing branches.
Some chains have not survived, Byron Burger fell into administration last year, with owners saying it would result in the loss of over 200 jobs.
Pizza giant, Papa Johns is shutting down 43 of its stores soon.
Tasty, the owner of Wildwood, said it will shut sites as part of major restructuring plans.
Laura Hamilton reveals the underrated European town she found through A Place in The Sun that people call ‘paradise’
IT’S hard to believe there are some places in Spain that Laura Hamilton hadn’t heard of before her presenting gig.
The star of A Place in the Sun has been finding holiday homes for Brits abroad for 10 years now, but admits there are still new discoveries to be made through her travels.
Laura told us: “There were parts of Spain that I’d not heard of, or known about before A Place in the Sun, like Frigiliana.
“It’s a beautiful whitewash village in Spain – I didn’t know how beautiful it was.”
With Laura giving us a recommendation, we had a deep dive into Frigiliana.
It turns out Laura isn’t the only one who loves it with another visitor calling the town “a little piece of paradise on the Costa del Sol“.
Frigiliana often appears in the list of Spain’s most beautiful towns and it’s not hard to see why.
It has whitewash buildings, bright blue accents, terracotta tiled rooftops and mosaic streets.
The pathways are lined with colourful plant pots full of greenery with blooming flowers like the classic Mediterranean pink bougainvillea.
The town was built on top of a hill and so it offers incredible views of the Costa del Sol and Mediterranean Sea – but that does mean it’s hilly whichever way you go.
The quaint town is found in the old quarter and is made up of steep winding streets full of shops and tapas bars.
Most of the cafes, bars and restaurants are family run. Just like Caravansar’s Coffee which has been described as a “gorgeous tiny place” that offers breakfast, brunch and snacks.
Another TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: “The food is made with love, such a homely atmosphere.”
For any sweet tooth, there’s a chocolate shop in the town that also sells bespoke chocolate, ice cream, coffee and tea.
Frigiliana Chocolates Artesanos has received rave reviews on TripAdvisor, with one person writing that they “hadn’t tasted anything like it”.
The shop allows you to taste before you buy and has interesting flavours like banana and cinnamon.
In the town, you’ll find the Church of San Antonio, which has an intricate baroque altar and beautiful artwork hidden inside.
It’s quite the climb around Frigiliana, but if you haven’t had enough then take a hike, there’s a popular trail Rio Higuerón, which leads to a waterfall.
If you want a dip in the ocean, then take a day trip down to Nerja, the seaside town is a 13-minute drive away, and only costs €1.20 (£1) on the bus from Frigiliana.
It’s a very different vibe to the quiet town of Frigiliana though.
Nerja is buzzing with tourists with lots of shops selling hats, postcards and blow-up inflatables.
Another place Laura hadn’t discovered before joining A Place in the Sun was Pollenca in Majorca – which has since turned out to be a big place in her life.
Laura loved Pollença so much that last year, she bought a house there and encourages everyone to visit.
She said: “I didn’t really know much about Pollença. And I definitely say that through doing the show, it’s somewhere I discovered and obviously absolutely love. You should go there!”
Last year, Laura bought her first renovation project abroad that will eventually turn into a new holiday home.
On her social media account Laura confessed the project was ‘bigger than she remembered’ when she bought the property – but works are officially underway.
Laura is also embarking on another new project. She’s collating all of her travel stories and tips on her podcast, ‘Mile Fly Club’, which is about to return for a second series.
Interviewing celebrity guests like Bradley Walsh, Andrea McLean and Jeff Brazier, Laura will talk about their lives through travel, from their favourite destinations all the way to conspiracy theories.
Brand new episodes of A Place in the Sun broadcast weekdays at 6pm on Channel 4.
Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.
The family holiday on a budget that Laura loves
Laura took her two children on a Eurocamp holiday when they were younger and can't recommend them enough
Eurocamp holidays offer budget-friendly holidays in sunny European destinations like France, Spain, Croatia, and Italy.
Laura told Sun Travel: “If you’ve got kids, then the Eurocamps in France are great. You can stay in a lodge and the kids’ activities are second to none.”
Laura personally enjoys staying in the lodges, which provide comfort and convenience during her holidays.
Her favourite Eurocamp site is the Pomport Beach campsite in Dordogne. She added: “The kids love getting to do a bit of wild swimming in the lakes and horse riding. It’s a fun holiday for them.”
