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.
Two motorways in and around Leeds have been named the ‘most challenging’ in the UK.
As part of MoneySuperMarket’s new Great British Motorway Report, new research has found that one in three UK motorists find motorway driving ‘stressful’ – despite more than 70 billion miles being travelled on Britain’s motorways each year.
From delays and congestion to high traffic levels, there are a number of factors that can contribute to driver stress levels.
But are some motorways more challenging for drivers than others? According to the data, yes. And two of the top 10 worst motorways in the UK are in and around Leeds.
Three Manchester motorways have been named in the UK’s top 10 ‘most challenging’ / Credit: pxfuel
To find out which are the most challenging, MoneySuperMarket analysed everything from collision rates and roadworks, to lane closures and driver feedback in order to reveal the top 10.
Leeds is home to three of the UK’s top 10 most challenging motorways – the M62, and the M621.
The M60, M25, and the M11 ranked as the UK’s most challenging motorways, with lengthy delays and a high number of incidents affecting their scores.
“If you’re feeling anxious, allow extra time for your journey so you don’t feel pressured to rush or make last-minute decisions,” commented Alicia Hempsted at MoneySuperMarket.
“Plan your route in advance, including where you’ll stop for breaks, as regular rest stops can help you stay alert and reduce stress on longer trips, and if you’re travelling alone, consider sharing your route with someone you trust if it helps you feel more comfortable.”
Deliveroo to bring robot food deliveries to Leeds in major UK rollout
Clementine Hall
Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are set to bring robot deliveries to Leeds through a new strategic partnership.
Next time you order a takeaway...let's just say, it could look a little different.
In the new exclusive partnership, Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are launching in multiple locations, beginning with Canary Wharf in London this October, before launching here in Leeds as well as Milton Keynes, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months.
The rollout marks Coco Robotic's entry into the UK, extending the company’s broader expansion across Europe.
While the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo’s rider network, Coco’s fully electric robots are suited to short-distances and navigating urban environments, offering additional flexibility to local businesses on Deliveroo’s platform.
The robots operate at walking place, meaning they're able to move safely through busy streets whilst carrying orders directly to customers.
Image: Supplied
Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International: “London is where Deliveroo was born, so it feels fitting that we’re launching our first UK autonomous delivery service with Coco Robotics here before expanding our exclusive partnership to more towns and cities nationwide, building on our partnership in other geographies.
“We see huge potential in autonomous delivery and we are looking forward to working with Coco to bring more flexibility to our delivery network, helping local restaurants and shops meet increasing consumer demand. We firmly believe that robot and drone technology should benefit High Street businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive and meet consumers in new ways.”
Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe, Leeds City Council’s executive member for transport and planning, said: "Our council is determined to embrace the opportunities offered by emerging technology. This approach has already helped establish Leeds as a location for hosting and advising on robot delivery trials.
“Supporting innovation means attracting investment. That's why we are now pleased to be working with Coco Robotics regarding the city’s future involvement in the UK rollout of their partnership with Deliveroo.
“We look forward to exploring the benefits that the rollout can bring to Leeds and its residents.”
Georgina Pellant -
3rd September 2021 
