Chili’s Grill & Bar has confirmed it is relaunching in the UK after more than 15 years, with hopes of eventually opening more than 100 restaurants across the country.

Chili’s originally arrived in Britain during the 1990s and operated restaurants in places including Cambridge, Reading and London’s Canary Wharf.

However, by 2009, every UK branch had closed.

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Fast food chain to return to UK after disappearing more than 15 years ago

Now, the company is making a fresh attempt at cracking the UK market, aiming to open a flagship restaurant within the next 12 to 18 months before it aims to roll out more sites, reports Need To Know.

The brand has partnered with The Franchising Centre on these relaunch plans.

Industry insiders say they believe the chain could open between 85 and 100 restaurants if successful.

Potential locations currently being considered include London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Reading, and Solihull, according to reports.

The Tex-Mex chain, which is well-known in the US for its burgers, ribs, fajitas, and margaritas.

It’s the latest US food brand to venture into the UK market, following the likes of Popeye’s, Dave’s Hot Chicken, and Chick-fil-A.

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John Overdijking, franchise recruitment specialist at The Franchising Centre, told Propel Hospitality about the company’s plans.

He said there are “significant” opportunities for the brand in Britain.

Mr Overdijking added that Chili’s could operate using several different formats.

This includes full-service restaurants, compact city sites as well as fast-casual locations.

However, it’s thought that the chain’s initial focus will be on traditional sit-down restaurants.

The Tex-Mex chain has become well-known in America, in part due to its regular appearance in the US series The Office.

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Katie Price says Interpol told her she would be a “good detective” after her missing husband was found and told her she had been a huge help as they looked for Lee Andrews

Katie Price says Interpol told her she would be a “good detective” after her missing husband was found. The ex-glamour model, 48, tied the knot with Dubai-based businessman Lee Andrews just a fortnight after she met him early this year, but he failed to board a flight to the UK earlier this month and his whereabouts was unknown for weeks.

Eventually, Lee, who had been due to join Katie for a scheduled interview on Good Morning Britain before he vanished, made contact with the former I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! star and she then announced that he had been arrested and detained on suspicion of espionage in a Dubai prison.

Katie, who hosts The Katie Price Show with her sister Sophie, has spoken at length about the incident in the latest episode of her weekly podcast, and has now claimed that Interpol said she had helped them tremendously, and claimed that she would likely make a success of it if she were to have a major career change.

“It has been a worry and they have been amazing, to the point that they said I would be an amazing detective. You know I wanted to be a paramedic but I might even try to be a detective. They said ‘It’s not the same kind of money Kate.’”

“They said I’ve helped so much. The way I think about things, giving them clues, which they obviously know from intelligence. But they actually said, ‘Do you know what Kate? We do a lot of these cases and you would be a good detective yourself!”

Sophie shook her head in disbelief but Katie seemed confident as she said: “I’m like yes, where’s my prefect badge?”

Katie suggested to her sister that Lee come on the podcast for a chat, but she shot down the idea instantly and firmly suggested: “If you want to do a separate chat with him, that’s down to you.” It’s thought that Lee was arrested on May 14, having been hiding out up until that point.

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It’s also been claimed that he now must pay a four-figure fine and is expected to be released from prison on Monday.

Elsewhere on the podcast, Sophie asked about the other woman Lee followed, but Katie denied Lee was behind this. It was revealed that Marisol, the woman Lee briefly followed, previously used an online matchmaking service for millionaires, The Sun reports.

But Katie told her sister: “What happened with that other woman was apparently she activated her account and maybe she followed Lee or Lee followed her years ago. They’ve never exchanged messages or nothing. So she’s blocked him and that’s why it’s gone back.”

There had been speculation that Katie was involved in a publicity stunt surrounding Lee’s vanishing act earlier this month, although she vehemently denied these claims, and expressed her worry that Lee had become a victim of kidnap.

At the time, she added: “I’m really upset and distressed that people think I’m in on it. Are you joking? Come on, give me some credit why would I do that?”

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City of York Council maps show which sections of roads are set to be closed overnight during highway works on the Station Gateway scheme.

Road users and people travelling to, from and in and around York Station have been urged to plan ahead before their journeys.

A new cycle diversion is set to be in place due to Toft Green remaining closed.

Cllr Kate Ravilious, council’s Labour transport spokesperson, said people should take public transport, walk or cycle where possible to help reduce congestion in the area during the works.

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Closures in Queen Street are set to be in place from 8pm to 6am, Monday to Thursday, for four weeks from Monday, June 1 while works take place.

A key to the maps:

• Red- closed to vehicles and cyclists.
• Blue- pedestrian route.
• Purple- southern cyclist diversion route, station access via Platform One.
• Green- Micklegate to Station Rise cyclist diversion.
• Pink bus symbol- shuttle bus stop.
• Blue crossing symbol- pedestrian.
• Blue Badge symbol- Blue Badge parking spaces (parking to return to short stay after first week).

A map showing vehicle access during week three of the York Station Gateway works. (Image: City of York Council)

A map showing vehicle access during week two of the York Station Gateway works (Image: City of York Council)

A map showing vehicle access during week two of the York Station Gateway works (Image: City of York Council)

Residents feared the development would destroy a ‘valued asset’ and overwhelm ‘limited services’

A developer has lost an appeal to build 49 affordable homes in a village which residents feared would overwhelm the local school. Isleham Parish Council said the site is “one of the few remaining open spaces” in the village with “a strong reflection of its rural setting, nature and agricultural connections”.

They said the land is a “valued asset” and the village has seen “significant recent growth” and has “limited services”. East Cambridgeshire District Council agreed and rejected the plans in 2024 – but an appeal was launched by Abbey Properties Cambridgeshire Ltd and Robin Diver.

A hearing was held by The Planning Inspectorate on March 24 and 25, 2026. Inspector P Hanna visited the site on the second day.

The council said that two other planning applications would likely already meet Isleham’s need for 47 new homes. The inspector said it “cannot be presumed” these “will respond directly to the local need, unlike the current proposal”.

They added: “Indeed, even the council only go as far as saying that identified need is ‘very likely’ to be met by the two approved developments. Whilst the levels of local need may fluctuate, I am satisfied that the proposal would meet an identified need that may not be delivered by the sites within the settlement boundary or by existing planning permissions.”

They said the farmland was formerly a chalk pit and is lined with “dense hedgerows and woodland” and “high distinctiveness habitat”, some of which would be lost if developed. Though a replacement was suggested by the developer, the council were concerned this hedgerow “would not represent like for like replacement under the trading rules”.

The inspector added that even with the developer’s “own final metric calculation” it would fail to meet the minimum requirement. It was also noted that Isleham has “relatively poor existing public transport” with just one return bus service per day from Monday to Saturday and two on Tuesday and Saturday.

Inspector Hanna said the plans fall short in terms of “reducing car usage” but the rural location would “justify a more pragmatic approach”. They also said the village itself “contains a wide range of services and facilities” including two industrial estates which still makes it “highly sustainable” in terms of employment.

Commenting on school capacity, they said the lack of places at the primary school was “a matter for the education authority to deal with”. Inspector Hanna added that if children were unable to attend Isleham Primary, “there is no substantive evidence before me to suggest that a sustainable form of school transport could not be provided, such as a school bus”.

The inspector concluded that the benefits of the proposal would not outweigh the harms and dismissed the appeal.

Vallejo also said he was unhappy with how much time Kouame was given in between points.

Players are only allowed to take up to 25 seconds between points, but umpires can use their discretion as to when to start the shot clock while the crowd settles down.

“I think this sort of matches should be umpired by a man,” Vallejo told Clay magazine, external in an interview listened to and verified by BBC Sport.

“It’s very difficult for a woman to do it because the crowd is very annoying and you need to have a lot of courage to go against the crowd.

“I knew it [the crowd] was going to be like that. It didn’t harm me, it only strengthened him.”

Asked whether having a male umpire would have made a difference, Vallejo added: “Yes, yes, absolutely. The crowd was really disrespectful, but I understand it because they are supporting their home player.”

Vallejo has since taken to social media to defend his comments, stating on X that they have been “taken out of context” and he was referring to Carvalho specifically, rather than all female umpires.

The French Open added: “The tournament strongly condemns all sexist remarks, regardless of who makes them, and offers its support to the match umpire and, more broadly, to all the tournament’s umpiring officials.”

The Grand Slam rulebook states that players “shall at all times conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and give due regard to the authority of officials and the rights of opponents, spectators and others”.

It was put to Mr Benn, while he was giving evidence to the inquest on Thursday that the Premier Drive stream culvert was a “seriously dangerous place for a 14-year-old child, unauthorised, to be in”, being dark, cold, part of an almost 1km long storm drain tunnel which filled twice a day with the tide.

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And just like that, it’s a wrap on another glorious four-day week – and a properly sizzling one at that.

Yes, the UK has been basking in high-20s heat, which means long, golden evenings, impromptu park hangs, and squeezing in ‘just one more’ drink with friends before remembering it’s actually a school night.

Sleeping, however? A completely different saga. Shout out to the £12 fan I panic-bought six years ago during peak Covid chaos – it’s been working harder than the rest of us combined, and frankly deserves its own pay rise.
Still slightly dazed from a week of park and pub beverages (hydration? never heard of her), we’re gearing up for a weekend that looks suspiciously similar: sunshine, BBQs, picky teas that somehow turn into full feasts, and hours of top-tier DMCs with our favourite people.

But before we fully clock off and head back outside, I’ve got business to attend to – namely, rounding up the absolute hottest high street buys. Naturally.

Metro HQ has, once again, given me free rein to roam the shops (dangerous, I know), in search of the very best across fashion, beauty, home, garden – and all the bits in between that you didn’t know you needed until now.

And of course, it wouldn’t be complete without a little side serving of news. Not the doom-and-gloom kind – think savvy savings, chic new launches, and those delightfully random finds that just make life a bit more fun.

Boots heading back to the Love Island villa as its official beauty partner, stocking it with more than 200 brands for the new series. From cult faves like Fenty and Sol de Janeiro to new names including P.Louise and Flower Knows, Islanders will have plenty to play with. Fans can shop the looks in real time via the Love Island app and a dedicated Boots hub. Basically, expect villa glam to be bigger (and more shoppable) than ever.

Continuing with the beauty news, KAYALI is expanding its viral Freedom Collection with new 50ml and 100ml perfume sizes, giving fans more of its signature musk scents to love. The line-up includes four fragrances – from floral and creamy to coffee-inspired – all designed to be layered and personalised. Founder Mona Kattan says the range is all about self-expression and ‘finding your light’ through scent. Safe to say, your signature fragrance just got an upgrade.

For music fans, Priority from O2 is giving festival season a serious upgrade, with members in with a chance of winning tickets to some of the UK’s biggest events – worth up to £650. Think Love Supreme, On the Beach and Big Feastival, with huge names like Loyle Carner, Fatboy Slim and Bastille on the line-up. Winners can expect VIP perks, from fast-track entry to exclusive lounges (and yes, proper phone charging spots). All you need to do is head to the Priority app and try your luck.

BST Hyde Park is bringing back its darts championship after last year’s hit debut – and it’s set to be bigger than ever. Big names like Luke Humphries, Fallon Sherrock and Nathan Aspinall will take to the stage alongside celeb teammates including Joe Swash and AJ Odudu. Taking place on 8 July, the pro-am tournament lands right in the middle of the festival’s Open House series. If you fancy a front-row seat, tickets drop at the end of May.

Oura has just dropped its smallest smart ring yet – and it’s basically a big upgrade in a tiny package. The new Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller, but packs in even more advanced health tracking, including new women’s health insights and real-time activity features. Designed to be worn 24/7, it promises deeper, more personalised data without compromising on comfort. Consider it the next-gen wellness wearable everyone will be adding to their wishlist.

Finally, British Gas has launched a new ‘Fix & Fall’ tariff, letting customers lock in their energy prices for two years – while still benefiting if rates drop. If the price cap falls after 12 months, bills will automatically be reduced, offering the best of both worlds. It also comes with perks like half-price electricity on Sunday afternoons through PeakSave. With energy costs still a concern, the brand is also boosting support with grants, free home upgrades and boiler checks.

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Towering at over three metres tall, Bonnie is a friendly brontosaurus who will be milling around the Theme Park. Visitors will also be able to get up close with her baby dinosaur hatchlings.

Europe’s largest walking dinosaur is coming to M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park next month as part of a range of free summer family entertainment.

Towering at over three metres tall, Bonnie is a friendly brontosaurus who will be milling around the Theme Park. Visitors will also be able to get up close with her baby dinosaur hatchlings.

Bonnie will be making an appearance daily from between Saturday, June 27, until Tuesday, August 11.

Visitors will also be able to join in the Ranger Training Academy and discover treasure in the Fossil Dig Zone. All the dinosaur activities are free to enjoy.

Jensen Taylor Connelly, M&D’s Director, said: “Children love dinosaurs and Bonnie really has got the wow factor however, her baby hatchlings are not to be missed as they are so cute.

“We’re all looking forward to the summer school holidays and welcoming visitors to the Theme Park.”

On Sunday, July 5, from 9.30am until 11.30am, the four star Alona Hotel will be hosting Breakfast with the Baby Dinosaurs. Tickets, which are priced at £15.95 per child and £12.95 per adult plus booking fee, include a photo opportunity with the baby dinos on arrival, a buffet breakfast, fun and games as a Dinosaur Ranger, play time in Krazy Congo Soft Play and a special Dino party bag to take home.

On Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, from 2pm until 4pm, little ones can look forward to award-winning children’s entertainer, Roadrunner, in a high energy performance show with lots of fun, games and dancing.

New rides have been added to the Theme Park this season and all the favourite attractions will be open including Amazonia tropical indoor rainforest with lots of exotic plants and animals, Devil’s Island Adventure Golf, Cosmic Bowl, a ten-pin bowling alley, and Krazy Congo Soft Play.

All day wristbands, providing access to the rides, can be purchased at https://scotlandsthemepark.com/

Parking is free and there are also many food outlets to enjoy, from snacks to restaurant meals, including the award winning American themed diner Monterey Jack’s. Further information including opening dates and times can be found here.

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