The anarchic Rik Mayall was a perennial joker and the funniest man in whichever room he was in. But a new film shines a heartbreaking new light on his life and his friendship with Adrian “Ade” Edmondson.
On stage, or at public events, he was the effervescent funnyman, taking it upon himself to ensure he put a smile on everybody’s faces throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s, through raucous TV shows The Young Ones and Bottom and rip-roaring live tours with his co-star and close friend Edmondson.
In the Sky documentaryRik Mayall: Magnificent B’stard, we discover new insights into Mayall and Edmondson’s early starts, including a double act called Flash Rick and Deaf Ade, which might have changed the very fabric of British comedy if they’d managed to sell it. We see unseen sketches and hear audio testimonies from the man himself; close your eyes, and it’s like he’s in the room with you.
However, the documentary also reveals that, out of the spotlight, the self-conscious comic would be crippled by worries and concerns that being just himself wasn’t enough.
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New Rik Mayall documentary sheds light onto comedian’s anxieties (Getty)
His public-facing image, as an endless well of laughter, was perpetuated by the man himself, who would “immediately stand taller, puff out his chest and really make a show of it” the moment he was around members of the public.
This behaviour was a “dichotomy”, according to his daughter Rosie Richardson, as people would view him as a carefree comedian who had no problems of his own. The opposite was true. “He loved that sort of attention; on the other side, it’s exactly who he wasn’t,” TV director Bob Baldwin said.
In fact, his other daughter, Bonnie, said “people would probably be quite surprised to know about his anxieties”, caused by the belief that, if he didn’t crack a joke, he wasn’t “interesting or debonair enough”.
“He wanted to be always the funniest, best version of himself, which tended to be a character ‘cause that’s what he felt most comfortable with,” his daughter explained.
Things took a dark turn in 1997, when Edmondson noticed Mayall was “secretly drinking” while preparing their third Bottom tour, Hooligan’s Island.
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Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson in ‘Bottom’ (BBC)
“My little office was overlooking a pub, and then I’d start to see him going in for a quick couple of shorts before he came in to write,” he recalled. “Strange, as we used to enjoy alcohol so much together.” Rosie realised something wasn’t quite right a year later when, during a trip to Devon, she discovered he’d packed his briefcase with miniature bottles of alcohol.
“He just kept getting these little bottles out the bag,” she said. “I said: ‘What are you doing, darling?’ He said: ‘Just don’t tell your mother,’ knocking them back.” When they arrived at the farmhouse, Mayall decided to ride his new quad bike. The last thing he remembered was sending his daughter back inside after noticing drops of rain on his arm, thinking: “This isn’t very safe.”
Moments later, Mayall nearly died after flipping the bike. His son Sid recalled: “There was a huge pool of blood around his head – it fractured his skull – and he was completely unconscious. There was bleeding inside the skull and in the brain, so they had to put him into a coma, so that he could heal.”
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When he awoke, he was, according to those closest to him, forever changed. He was left with seizures and was told by doctors he had to stop drinking, which only heightened his anxieties surrounding social engagements.
Edmondson also noticed a change in his co-star’s personality. Deciding against another tour, the pair instead focused on making a film, the slapstick comedy Guest House Paradiso. During this time, Edmondson realised that his friend “was never exactly the same person” and found him “bizarrely more emotional”.
Rik Mayall in ‘Guest House Paradiso’ (Universal Pictures)
They eventually went back on tour together, for a fifth time, but Edmondson called time on their partnership on the final night in 2003. However, a tearful Mayall found it difficult to accept the news.
“Endless touring did us in. I kind of realised we couldn’t really do it anymore, and we never really got to an understanding about that, which makes me very sad,” Edmondson recalled.
They eventually hit the stage once again in 2001, and again in 2003 – but the writing was on the wall for Edmondson who believed “endless touring” had ruined their friendship. On the final night, he ended their 27-year partnership.
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“I kind of realised we couldn’t really do it anymore, and we never really got to an understanding about that, which makes me very sad,” Edmondson said.
Rosie remembered her dad saying to her: “I don’t know what I’ve done wrong, I don’t know why this has happened.”
She continued: “I think he just felt like the carpet had been pulled from underneath him, and he was just sort of left going, ‘Well, now what?’ I just think that my dad deserved more, so much more. But then again, Adrian was completely entitled to do what he needed to do as well, for his own mental health.”
Edmondson said he particularly struggled with his grief after Mayall’s sudden death as “we never kind of repaired what our relationship was”. Mayall died aged 56 on 9 June 2014 after suffering a sudden heart attack.
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“So I’ve had to explain the later part of our relationship in some ways, because people want to know,” he said. “It is obvious that something went a bit awry, but I think we should mostly remember that he was a f***ing genius.”
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B’stard airs on Sky Documentaries on 25 June.
There are long delays on the M6 this afternoon (June 25) following a multi-vehicle collision on the carriageway near Warrington, National Highways has said.
The transport body said on X that emergency services are at the scene between junction 20 (Lymm) and 21 (Woolston) of the northbound carriageway following the collision.
All traffic is being held with current delays of 70 minutes through the area and around six miles of congestion on approach.
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The supermarket chain will offer late-night deliveries from more than 50 stores across the UK until midnight, or in some cases, 24 hours a day, for the duration of the tournament.
The decision comes after a 17 per cent rise in orders was recorded during recent England and Scotland matches, with a 1,700 per cent surge in searches for Waitrose’s No.1 pizza and a 1,400 per cent rise in searches for ‘World Cup crisps.’
Laura Burbedge, director of online at Waitrose, said: “Whether you are glued to the screen for a midnight thriller, need a snack to sustain you through a penalty shoot-out or up with the lark for a pre-dawn kick-off, footy fans will have everything they need at hand.
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“We are making sure that whether you need a half-time pizza or a full breakfast spread to celebrate the final whistle, our delivery partners are on hand to keep your fridge stocked throughout the whole tournament.”
Delivery slots will be available through partners including Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat.
Waitrose has clarified that supermarket opening hours will not be extended and alcohol will not be available for delivery during the late-night slots.
If the service proves popular, the supermarket says it may roll it out to more locations.
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UK supermarket fruit recall
Fruit sold at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Morrisons has been recalled due to a salmonella risk.
Prepworld is recalling several fruit packets from a number of major UK supermarkets after testing identified salmonella in apples and kiwi fruits used in the products.
Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
Tuesday 23 June 2026 – Prepworld recalls fruit products because of possible contamination with Salmonella: https://t.co/BfvJZChOcQ
These are the products affected by the recall, where they are sold, and their use-by date.
ASDA Pink Lady Apple, Mango, Strawberry & Blueberry – June 23 and 24
Morrisons Kiwi, Melon & Strawberries – June 24
Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry – June 24
Tesco Kiwi Fruit Pot – June 24
Waitrose Pink Lady Apple and Grapes – June 23
M&S Café Pink Lady Apple – June 24
M&S (FTG) Pink Lady Apple – June 24
M&S Pink Lady Apple Slices – June 24
Sainsbury’s Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry – June 23
Sainsbury’s Orange & Kiwi – June 23
Sainsbury’s Pink Lady Apple & Grape – June 23
Tesco Fruit Kebabs – June 23
Tesco Melon, Kiwi & Strawberry – June 23 and 24
A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency warned: “The possible presence of Salmonella in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by Salmonella usually include fever, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps.
“If you are experiencing these symptoms, you should stay away from work, school or nursery until you have stopped having symptoms for at least 48 hours to avoid passing it on to others.
“Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products.
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“These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products.
“If you have bought any of the above products do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.”
Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, M&S and Morrisons all apologised to shoppers for any inconvenience caused but added no other products sold at the supermarkets were affected by the recall.
The health board was put under a Level 3 intervention in October last year after a failure to improve on a poor record of replying to Freedom of Information requests.
A probe into NHS Forth Valley’s handling of Freedom of Information requests has been closed after the watchdog in charge praised the health board’s “significant improvement” on the issue.
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The health board was put into a Level 3 intervention by the Scottish Information Commissioner, David Hamilton, after initial complaints made in November 2023 where it was found not to have replied to 51 per cent of requests within the timeframe of 20 days.
The intervention was escalated in October last year after those performance issues weren’t improved and a meeting was then arranged in March where the lack of progress was raised – and extra time given to make improvements.
Any further lack of progress on the issue would have prompted a possible action being launched at the Court of Session. But the turnaround was confirmed by Mr Hamilton’s office in a statement on Thursday morning, which said the Level 3 intervention had now been removed.
Mr Hamilton said: “My intervention with NHS Forth Valley was escalated to Level 3 following a prolonged period of poor performance.
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“NHS Forth Valley was responding to fewer than 30 per cent of all FOI requests and less than 20 per cent of all FOI reviews within the 20 working day statutory timeframe.
“Through a combination of positive collaboration with my office, investment in resource, heightened prominence of FOI throughout the organisation alongside the hard work and dedication of the NHS Forth Valley’s Information Governance Team, the latest monthly figures show NHS Forth Valley responding to 94 per cent of all requests – and 100 per cent of FOI reviews – on time.
“This significant improvement not only demonstrates a commitment to statutory compliance, but also a sustainable cultural shift towards a more transparent organisation.”
The move was met with delight by NHS Forth Valley chief executive Ross McGuffie, who said: “We welcome the closure of this intervention, and it reflects the hard work and commitment of staff across the organisation over the last few months to improve our FOI performance.”
At least 1,000 schools and nurseries will either be closed or partially closed in England and Wales over the next two days.
Some have brought in early finishing times or relaxed uniform rules, while transport services have been disrupted and people are being urged to stay inside, close windows and curtains and stay hydrated to beat the heat.
Night time temperatures have also been unusually high, staying above 20C in many places, with Brize Norton in Oxfordshire not dipping below 22.3C and Heathrow, west London, not dipping below 22.1C, the Met Office said.
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These “tropical nights” make it hard to sleep and for people to recover from the heat of the day, experts warned.
More than 100 schools will be at least partly closed in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. In Somerset, more than 200 schools will be shut or operating on more limited opening hours.
Children at some schools have been told they can wear PE kit rather than full school uniform, which can involve long trousers and blazers.
Since the start of the World Cup, the Tartan Army has overtaken social media feeds.
A Scot has opened up about how his mental health has improved since the Tartan Army’s trip to America has taken over his social media feed. Marking the change as “refreshing”, the Scot is calling for only Boston and Tartan Army content to be allowed on his for you page.
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The Scots have made a massive impression on the Americans since they started celebrating their first appearance in the World Cup in nearly three decades. Having overtaken the city of Boston as their first host city for over a week, the streets were flooded with traffic cones, bagpipes, kilts, and singing.
While locals delighted in getting involved with the Tartan Army’s shenanigans, with Glasgow and Boston even becoming ‘twin cities’, many of us back on home soil have also been enjoying seeing the variety of joyful content flooding our social media.
Removing many of the more negative or serious posts some of us see online, Glasgow business founder Andrew Dobbie has opened up about how this change has benefited his mental state. Voicing his thoughts on Instagram, many people have shared that they have also welcomed the change.
Captioning the clip, Andrew wrote: “Has your feed only been Boston and Scotland content this past week? My whole FYP has been a delight and full of joy, happiness and cones.” The video now has over 163,000 views and has garnered thousands of likes and comments.
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In the clip, he says: “Do you know what’s been really refreshing about this whole Boston and Scotland thing? I don’t know about you but my whole feed – everything on my feed – has been Scotland and Boston having a great time, having great fun.
“And it’s removed from my feed of all the politics, all the bad stuff, all the AI stuff, all the negative stuff and the only thing I’ve been consuming on my phone is people having a great time and a great party.”
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Andrew continues: “It’s just made me think it just shows you what that stuff does to your kind of mental state. I think we should just have Scotland and Boston content on our feeds. Only that… forever. Who’s with me?”
Many over Instagram users have shared the same thoughts, as one person wrote in the comments section: “Yeah I’ve noticed a huge change in mine too, it’s brilliant. Just so much joy. Love to see it!”
While another person added: “I made a similar comment to one of my sons today. It’s truly been a much needed breath of fresh air!”
Other viewers also agreed, with one user commenting: “Yessssssssssss! I’ve been saying the exact same thing! I’m with you!”, while another followed on, adding: “100% it’s great. All positive now, no more drama.”
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A fifth follower also shared: “I said the same, I just kept scrolling and smiling and laughing out loud. What a change to the normal stuff you see everyday. I’m in!”
During the Tartan Army’s time in Boston, many notable events occurred such as thousands of fans attending a Red Sox baseball game, the unofficial legalisation of haggis, traffic cones appearing on statues across the city, and Glasgow and Boston becoming sister cities.
Despite the majority of the Tartan Army having left Boston last week ahead of their third World Cup match against Brazil, Bostonians are still very much all over social media sharing videos of missing the Scots and adding to comments to Miami clips saying they want the fans to return.
While Scotland’s World Cup bid currently hangs in the balance as we wait for the third place standings, it is safe to say that the Tartan Army has been a highlight of the 2026 tournament.
Amazon Prime Day is usually associated with headphones, Kindles and vacuum cleaners, but it’s also a prime opportunity for bigger investments – especially in watches. Suddenly, treating ourselves feels far more justified when it comes with discounts that can save hundreds of pounds.
Thankfully, there’s still one day left of the discount extravaganza, and the deals are still coming in thick and fast.
We’ve seen some mega discounts across our favourite brands, from Garmin and Whoop to Citizen. So, whether you’re in the market for a highly accurate quartz watch or need something waterproof that will allow you to train for an upcoming triathlon, these are the best discounts we’ve seen this Amazon Prime Day.
If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your wrist game, now’s your chance.
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Best watch Amazon Prime Day deals
Garmin venu 3 smartwatch: Was £379.99, now £272.31, Amazon.co.uk
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Designed for fitness, health, and everyday use, the Garmin Venu 3 is a premium smartwatch that features advanced health monitoring, a built-in GPS, sleep tracking, heart rate measurement, and long battery life. Sealing the deal, Amazon has reduced the fitness wearable by more than £100. With a bright display, smartphone connectivity, and fitness coaching, it’s a no-brainer.
Tommy Hilfiger analogue multifunction quartz watch: Was £219, now £88.99, Amazon.co.uk
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We were quite surprised to see such a huge discount on this Tommy Hilfiger quartz watch, and don’t think it’ll be long before it sells out. The sports style bracelet watch is at its lowest price in a while, with a whopping 59 per cent off, making the watch just £90.
Apple Watch series 11: Was £369.99, now £289.99,Amazon.co.uk
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Launched less than a year ago, this 22 per cent saving on the Apple Watch series 11 is worth paying attention to. Designed with health tracking, fitness monitoring and enhanced battery life, the sleek design is the cherry on top. Helping you stay connected by sending and receiving messages and calls, or listening to music and podcasts, the premium device is far more than just a fitness tracker.
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BOSS 44mm chronograph quartz watch: Was £182.74, now £136.99, Amazon.co.uk
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With 25 per cent off thanks to Amazon Prime Day, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a chunky new watch from BOSS. Three sub-dials are fitted for comprehensive time management, and the 5ATM water resistance makes it suitable for showering and swimming.
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When tech writer, Stuart Pritchard, reviewed the best Fitbits, he chose Google Fitbit Charge 6 as the best for King of the keep fits. Stuart praised the watch for being the “undisputed champion” for serious athletes, noting that it’s both “handsome and functional” and “utterly awash with the tastiest tracker tech.” Currently, it’s got a sizeable 10 per cent off.
Citizen gents promaster divers WR200: Was £289, now £214.49, Amazon.co.uk
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This eco-drive watch from Citizen’s promaster collection features a 42mm stainless steel case, rubber strap, and one way rotating bezel, delivering a sharp, polished look while remaining highly functional. It’s water resistant up to 200m, making it suitable for scuba diving, and it recharges continuously using light (both natural and artificial), which is converted into energy to power the watch.
A huge section of the street has been taped off, with neighbours cleared from 23 homes by gun-toting officers at the scene.
Cleveland Police has described the incident as “isolated” and said negotiations were ongoing with the man inside the property this afternoon.
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Displaced residents have been forced to watch the 999 activity from the street amid 28 degree heat – with a rest centre set up at Hemlington Library.
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Residents have described waking up to the flurry of emergency services including several ambulances and a fire engine, at around 7.30am this morning.
Jacqueline Howard described the armed police activity as “frightening”.
The 65-year-old said: “I got up at about 8am, and all of the matrix police cars were here and the cordon was here. The police just told me to stay in.
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“I didn’t know how long it had been going on for.
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“I saw the bomb squad and thought that it must be serious.
“I nearly died – I thought, what the hell? I have never seen so many police. I counted about 11 officers and that wasn’t including the armed police.
“I have never seen them close up with guns. It was frightening. I don’t know how long we are going to be out here for.”
Pete, 75, had just arrived back from a trip away when he saw the police activity at 10.45am this morning: “I had to park my car around the corner.
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“Everything was here and it has just gotten more and more. The bomb squad has come, armed police have come, the fire service has come.”
The dad-of-two added: “I have lived here for 41 years and we’ve had nothing like this. I have seen some things like but not on the scale, nowhere near.”
One man, who has lived on the road for 13 years, said he first came across the incident at around 7.30am: “There were just the police officers at the time.
“We were evacuated at about 7.50am, they just said to us that we had to leave. I’ve lived here for 13 years, it’s lovely.”
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One 28-year-old, who wished to remain anonymous, added: “I first found out this morning when I tried to take my friend’s dog out at about 10.45am.
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“At the time, there was just one matrix van and about three or four police cars and one ambulance. It is quite a shock”
A cordon remains both at the front and rear of the home. Police officers guarded either side on Thursday afternoon while other emergency services waited on standby.
Superintendent Paul Allen said: “At this time, we remain on the scene at Osbourn Close and negotiations with the man in the property are ongoing, our priority is to bring this incident to safe conclusion.
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“We have extended the cordon; this has resulted in more properties being evacuated. Middlesborough Council has set up a rest centre for anyone who has been displaced, this can be located at Hemlington Library.
“I would like to reassure the community that this is an isolated incident, in a single property. Any specialist equipment and services, including the explosives unit, are at the scene as a precaution at this stage.
A North East Ambulance spokesperson said: “We were called to an incident in Hemlington, Middlesbrough at 8.35am on 25 June.
“We are currently supporting the police and have three resources on scene.”
The popular matriarch, as was established last year, likes to celebrate half-Christmas with her loved ones, branding the annual event a ‘family tradition’ for her clan.
And with the past year having proven one of change for the clan – with Teddy (Roland Manookian) having gone to prison, Barney (Lewis Bridgeman) having found out that Teddy isn’t his biological dad and Nicola embarking on a romance with George Knight (Colin Salmon) – Nicola felt it was right to take the opportunity to celebrate.
Thus half-Christmas was set in motion, with No. 1 decorated on June 25 just as it would be in the middle of December.
Eve, as viewers know, hit Nicola earlier this week after the bar owner berated Suki’s parenting skills. Nicola retaliated by revealing that Eve’s violence was captured on CCTV and thus she proceeded to blackmail Suiki for £50,000.
Nicola celebrated Half-Christmas – but Eve and Suki were not in a festive mood (Picture: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron)
The blackmail couldn’t have come at a worse time for Suki and Eve, who were only just approved by an adoption panel the previous day.
In a bid to ensure Nicola didn’t take their dream from them, Suki agreed to her demands.
Harry (Elijah Hollway), however, worked out what Nicola was up to and berated her for stooping to such levels, reminding her that – after her role in bringing Eddie Knight back into George’s life – she should be trying to raise the money she needs through better methods than blackmail.
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The telling off left Nicola with food for thought and thus she headed back to Suki and Eve’s, telling the couple that she doesn’t want their money.
Nicola is tormenting Suki and Eve (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)
But before Suki and Eve could get excited about being let off the hook, Nicola revealed that she has no intention of deleting the CCTV footage and will hold onto it for now – in case she needs it.
Will Suki and Eve find themselves trapped in Nicola’s web for months to come? Or will Nicola erase the footage and allow the couple to move on?
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Mary Berry’s no-cook chicken recipe is the ultimate summer dish.
Britons up and down the country are currently enduring a week-long heatwave that feels akin to being roasted alive. The last thing anybody wants is to venture into their kitchen and face yet more heat while preparing dinner.
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Rather than resorting to supermarket snacks or ordering a takeaway, Mary Berry has shared her ideal summer salad — simple to prepare, utterly delicious and, best of all, completely free of any cooking whatsoever.
The recipe description, as per BBC Food, reads: “Mary’s Mediterranean-inspired salad is full of good things – creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes and tender chicken in a quick pesto dressing. It’s perfect for making ahead, with a quick assembly before serving.”
This recipe serves up to six people and contains just 382 calories per serving. The dish is packed with 27g of protein and as little as 24g of fat.
Elsewhere, you can also take a look at Mary Berry’s “easy” honey chicken recipe, which makes for a perfect midweek meal. Read on below to discover how to make her no-cook chicken salad.
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Mary Berry’s honey chicken recipe
What you’ll need:
Three cooked chicken breasts
Two large avocados
One lemon
Half a cucumber
18 baby plum tomatoes
Four tablespoons of fresh green basil pesto
Six tablespoons of light mayonnaise
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
25g of toasted pine nuts
Micro salad
Basil leaves
Method
To start, prepare the chicken by removing the skin and bones from the cooked chicken breasts, where necessary. Cut each breast horizontally in half, then slice into thin strips.
Next, prepare the dressing by placing the basil pesto, light mayonnaise and the juice of half a lemon into a large bowl. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then stir thoroughly until fully combined.
Next, add the sliced chicken and stir until it is thoroughly coated in the dressing. For the best results, cover the chicken and allow it to marinate in the fridge for several hours or overnight, though this step can be omitted if time is short.
For the following step, peel and slice the avocados, then transfer the slices to a separate bowl. Squeeze over the juice of half a lemon and gently toss until the avocado is evenly coated.
Slice the cucumber in half lengthways and use a teaspoon to scoop out and discard the seeds. Peel the cucumber with a potato peeler, then cut it into thin crescent-shaped pieces. Then, halve the baby plum tomatoes lengthwise.
Layer the cucumber slices, avocado slices, tomato halves and pesto chicken on a serving platter or divide them between individual bowls. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To serve, scatter the toasted pine nuts across the top of the salad and finish with a generous handful of micro salad leaves and fresh basil leaves.
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A Dungiven based butchers has announced this week that it is set to close its doors in the next few days.
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McKay Family Butcher, which is based on the Main Street of the Co Derry town, took to social media to let its followers know that the business was closing for “circumstances beyond our control”.
The family-run business let their customers know that their shop will close from this Saturday in this statement: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing our Dungiven shop. Our last day of trading will be this Saturday.
“This is not a decision that has been taken lightly, but one we feel is right for our family. We would like to thank everyone for your support since we opened our doors in 1999! It has been a pleasure and privilege to serve you.”
They went on to thank their staff by saying: “To our staff, past and present, thank you for your efforts and dedication. It is truly appreciated. All vouchers (still in date up to 27/6/26) will be honoured or refunded. Thank you from our family to yours”
The business was established in the town in 1999, and the owners of the butchers shop have now placed the business up for sale.
Saying that the potential new owners have an “excellent opportunity to hit the ground running by taking on a successful butchers shop with huge potential.”
The owners also run a second location in Ballycastle in Co Antrim, which will remain open and unaffected by the Dungiven closure.
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Customers of the business reacted to the news in the comments, saying they were “Sad to hear this news” and that the business’s closure was “a big loss to the Dungiven community”.
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