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A beloved pie shop that featured in a Channel 4 show is closing after 50 years.

Potts Pies in Lancaster first opened in 1973 and caught the attention of the Hairy Bikers.

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Owner Donna Crossley with Dave Myers and Si King[/caption]

The owner, Donna Crossley, who started working at the shop in 1992, left customers shocked by the news.

“I did not ever think I’d be writing this, but it’s time to hang my apron up,” she wrote in an emotional Facebook post.

“I would like to thank each and every one of you, it’s had his ups and downs, mainly ups.

“It’s not been easy over the last few years as some of you know. I will leave here with my head held high and be proud of what I’ve done,” she added.

Gutted by the news, locals praised Donna and her team.

“End of an era, lots of amazing memories and generations of workers and customers,” one wrote.

“Potts Pies will always have a place in my heart, my grandad used to work there years ago,” said another.

“I would like to wish the new owner all the best and good luck for what you turn it into,” echoed a third.

Donna said the highlight of her time at the shop was the day the late Dave Myers and Si King paid a visit.

Potts Pies was launched by Joe and Vena Potts in 1973 before it was taken over by the Walsh family in 1988.

It expanded and had shops in Morecambe, Toorisholme, Bare and Bolton le-Sands.

The business struggled in the last few years and Donna only employed two staff members who made pies twice a week.

The shop has been sold to new owners, but it’s not known what they plan on doing with the space.

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A TOP chef who worked in Michelin star kitchens and cooked for the US president has seen the doors of his popular restaurant chained shut.

Tarek Thoma owns a string of successful restaurants in Middlesbrough, but his venue, Oven, is set to be ripped away.

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The Oven Restaurant in Middlesbrough is being repossessed by the landlord[/caption]

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Owner Tarek Thoma created the venue in 2015[/caption]

Chains were spotted wrapped around the doors while eviction notices have been slapped on windows.

It is understood landlords took possession of the £500,000 eatery.

Devastated fans shared their fury on social media, one wrote: “After booking a table at the Oven Restaurant Middlesbrough on Monday for tonight for 14 people for a special occasion we turned up to find the establishment chained up and a possession order stuck to the door.”

Another added: ” “Feel sorry for the staff and owner. Always always nice food and service, one of the better restaurants in Middlesbrough.”

Meanwhile an eviction notice taped to the windows read: “To all and any others this may concern. Take notice that the landlord has this day 2 October, 2024, exercised their right to peaceably re-enter and take possession of this premises known as ground floor, 202-204 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 3QW.

“Any lease or license is hereby determined. This property is now legally occupied by the landlords.

“Any attempt to break into this property will be classed as an attempt to break into this property will be classed as a criminal offence and will be reported to the police.”

Taerek also runs the popular Bazaar, in Captain Cook Square, from which an employee confirmed the downfall of Oven.

A spokesperson for the landlords, Pneuma Group, claimed there had been problems with the tenancy which resulted in the “difficult decision to re-enter our premises”.

Oven was created nearly 10 years ago after opening its doors to hungry customers, and 45 employees, in 2015.

Mr Thoma poured £500,000 into the business, and vowed to provide a Michelin experience for affordable prices.

Outside there is a generous, and stylish seating area, while inside holds enough space for up to 160 people.

The menu offered British, French, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, meaning there was something for everyone.

Dishes were prepared by chefs who learnt from professionals with Michelin star training.

Tarek himself previously cooked for President George and Prime Minister Tony Blair.

Tarek, who has also worked at Michelin-starred restaurants including the L’Escargot in London and Chapter One in Kent, previously said: “My staff and I are looking forward to welcoming guests to Oven and serving them with Michelin star-style food at very affordable prices.

“This area of Middlesbrough is becoming a hive of culinary activity and Oven will bring something different to this growing gastronomic scene.”

The Sun contacted Tarek Thoma for comment.

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LADY Gaga is on screen for only 33 minutes of the new Joker movie — despite getting second billing.

The Poker Face singer’s role was heavily hyped in promotional advertising.

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Lady Gaga, director Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix at the London premiere[/caption]

But the 38-year-old star, who plays Harleen “Lee” Quinzel, actually appears in less than a quarter of Joker: Folie à Deux’s 139 minutes.

Early reviews of the film, out in cinemas today, criticise her lack of screen time — calling her “criminally underused”.

It is a sequel to 2019 hit Joker, which won two Oscars, including Best Actor for Joaquin Phoenix, 49, in the title role.

The follow-up, which is part musical, sees Gaga play the love interest of Arthur Fleck/Joker while both are in prison.

Both Gaga and Phoenix perform cover songs during the production.

Last week she released an album called Harlequin featuring their songs. It is being described as a “companion” to the film.

Gaga, however, would love to return to play the role — despite her limited screen time.

She told The Hits Radio Breakfast Show: “I definitely don’t feel done with Lee as a character.

“She’s got so much to say. What an interesting gal.”

ARRIVING at the London Dungeon, I had a pretty good idea of the frights that lay in store.

Or so I thought. Little did I realise I was going to be part of the attraction myself — by going behind the scenes for 30 minutes of make-up that turned me into the Plague Doctor.

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Sun man Tom was turned into the Plague Doctor at the London Dungeon[/caption]

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Tom begin his transformation behind the scenes[/caption]

Nothing prepared me for the shock of seeing myself in the mirror.

With zombie-like eyes and yellow crusted boils all over my face, part of me wondered if I was patient zero for the next pandemic.

At least I looked the part for the horrors that awaited on my tour through London’s dark and depraved past.

After a terrifying drop into dimly lit, plague-infested streets, I suddenly found myself immersed in a plot to kill the King . . .  axe and all.

Things soon turned even more sour. We got caged in the torture chamber, chains and manacles clinking on the wall.

I was then strapped to a chair while the dungeon’s chief torturer brandished all sorts of mean-looking iron instruments.

This was a man who clearly loved his job.

Later, we came face to face with a doctor who seemed to prefer her patients more dead than alive.

Then there was the haunting encounter with a witch that left us a little pale.

Finally, after a chilling run-in with Jack the Ripper, I was more than ready for a drink in the tavern at the end.

But keeping the glass steady while my hands were still shaking wasn’t easy.

Richard Quincey, the attraction’s head of performance, told me: “Each year we know our guests expect more scares than before — and we really think this year we will match that expectation as we celebrate our 50th birthday.

“The team have worked incredibly hard to deliver the scariest seance show yet, and our actors are ready to bring out the most terrifying story we’ve ever told.”