A fish and chip shop has launched the ultimate Friday night chippy tea challenge, daring its customers to devour a whopping 2.5kg of the good stuff in just one hour.
If you've ever scranned a chippy tea and felt like it hadn't quite hit the spot, this challenge is probably perfect for you.
Launched by The Anker Fish Bar, which was founded in Tamworth, the behemoth chippy tea is comprised of three massive portions of their signature battered cod, three slices of thick, buttered white bread, and three large portions of chips.
On the side, there's also the option of beans, mushy peas, curry sauce, or gravy. If you're feeling cocky, you can probably get away with asking for them all - but beware, because if you don't finish it all in an hour you will be paying for the privilege.
Image: Anker Fish Bar
Known as 'The Collosus,' the mammoth feast weighs in at roughly 3,000 calories and is deceptively huge, served on a concave tray that makes it look like there's less than there actually is.
At 500 more than the average recommended intake for a man and 1,000 more than that which is recommended for a woman, you'd be killing quite a few birds with one stone if you manage this feast in a one-hour sitting.
Launched earlier this year by The Anker Fish Bar's co-owner Elizabeth Forrester, the only person to successfully complete the challenge so far is Youtuber and professional competitive eater Adam Moran, who hails from Leeds.
Leeds Youtuber and professional eater Adam Moran is the only person to complete it to date / Image: Beard Meets Food
In his video, which has been viewed more than 1 million times online so far, he tucks into the mammoth chippy tea with gusto - grabbing the chips with his hands and pouring on gravy, before picking up a fork and commenting to the camera: "there are a few people in the shop now, so it's time to get civilised."
A woman comes into the shop and comments: "you'll never eat all that" - little does she know, he was about to successfully devour the whole thing.
Better known online as Beard Meets Food, Adam is known to be one of the world's top competitive eaters and often travels the country to complete challenges.
Watch how he got on when he tackled the mammoth chippy tea below.
Tried and trusted Sheffield indie spot Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site and potentially dropping its "micro-bakery" title.
Opening just three years ago, Baker's Yard has become a sweet-treat staple in its Sheffield neighbourhood, Kelham Island, so much so, the owners have taken to social media to announce some very big plans.
Known for keeping Kelham Island visitors satisfied with their key lime pie and cheesecakes to loaves of bread and freshly baked pastries, now Baker's Yard is expected to continue doing so on a larger scale.
After putting out a call-out post earlier this month to recruit more front of house team members, the bakery waited just one more week before sharing its latest news.
What was once a "micro-bakery" is now about to undergo a particularly large transformation, as revealed in a new announcement via social media by the Baker's Yard team: "Our bakery is growing, into next door!"
Explaining this decision in further detail, the Kelham Island hotspot has said: "You can expect a greater variety of bakes, breads, pastries and cakes, including bespoke celebration and wedding cakes".
Already known for their bakery and coffee shop-hybrid, as well as the bespoke cake services they offer too, now Baker's Yard are covering all bases with an all-new venture.
Life just got a whole lot sweeter, as you'll be able to get your Baker's Yard fix all-day-long with the arrival of a restaurant, with the team promising, "Baker's Yard Bistro, a French inspired neighbourhood eatery" later down the line.
This year has been nothing but positive for this independent Sheffield business, as back in March Baker's Yard found itself included in The Good Food Guide's Top 50 Bakeries in the UK - Huge congrats.
Sheffield's beloved Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site / Credit: The Sheff
Anyone up for sampling some sweet treats or savoury selections that Baker's Yard has to offer can currently find them at 1 Baker's Yard, Sheffield (and very soon 2 Baker's Yard too) or online HERE - Good luck guys.
Featured Images - The Sheff (supplied)
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When Yorkshire is due to get hot as a fourth heatwave of the year hits the UK
Danny Jones
Yes, ANOTHER heatwave is set to hit the UK - the fourth in 2026 so far - and, understandably, Yorkshire residents are already preparing for the latest blast of hot weather and wondering when it arrives.
Yes, in case you missed the news, more high temperatures are set to spread across the UK and Ireland this month and heading into August.
The increase will gradually build throughout this week, with Wednesday tipped to be the hottest day according to various meteorologists.
While Yorkshire thankfully isn't quite slated to get the sweatiest, parts of the Midlands and the usual suspects down south are set to hit the highest numbers, but the thermometers are still on course to reach around the mid-20s over the coming days.
Estimates of 26°C were predicted for this coming Tuesday, with the levels floating in and around 24/25 on the following Wednesday.
The heat is then due to drop off slowly, with top scores of no higher than 21°C on the cards for Thursday and Friday. Although the weekend forecast is less certain at present, one thing that has been announced is reduced rainfall.
Aside from a few more trickles today (Mon, 27 July), the showers or lack thereof cease rather soon, with some of the driest parts of the country already having various effects; for instance, parched parts of Wales have even revealed lost archaeological sites last Friday (24/7/2026).
It would be remiss if we didn't mention the obvious moorland fires across our region, which were sadly exacerbated by hot weather earlier this month.
At least it'll be a bit cooler here than in other parts of the country. ☀️
Georgina Pellant -
3rd September 2021 
