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A SCOTS bakery chain that some fans have branded “better than Greggs” is opening a new store to celebrate a milestone birthday.
The popular pastry business has today opened the store as part of planned expansions, as they look to make significant investment in the coming years.
Bayne’s has announced that it will be celebrating its birthday in style as it cuts the red tape on a brand new branch.
The family bakers is opening its 70th shop, celebrating its 70th birthday at Perth‘s Inveralmond Retail Park.
Born in Lochore, Fife, the bakery is known for its Scottish roots and while offering a range of products has its own selection of traditional Scots baked goods on the menu.
A statement from the chain said: “We are over the moon to be celebrating the milestone of our 70th year by opening this brand-new location on the Inveralmond Retail Park – our fourth in Perth!
“Opening officially on Tuesday, we cannot wait to welcome both new and familiar faces to our latest premises.”
Reflecting on seven decades of business, John Bayne, Joint Managing Director, said: “A decade ago, we had 490 colleagues supporting 52 shops.
“Today, we’ve nearly doubled our workforce to 960, ensuring we continue to bring fresh, quality baking to communities across Scotland.
“Looking ahead, we plan to open three to four new shops annually over the next decade while continuing to invest in product innovation and digital transformation to meet evolving customer needs.”
In 1975, Bayne’s took its first steps outside of Fife by expanding to Perthshire.
The business opened its first city shop in Kinross, and has seen further growth to Dundee, and Monifieth in the late 90s and early noughties.
Mr Bayne added: At Bayne’s, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
“Whether it’s through our popular coffee card reward program, which offers a free coffee for every eight purchased, or our ‘Moments of Joy’ initiative, which empowers staff to provide complimentary treats for special occasions, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences.”
Stanley Bayne, Chairman of Bayne’s said: “Seventy shops in our 70th year – it’s a milestone that fills me with immense pride.
“My father, John, would be incredibly proud to see how far we’ve come; from opening our first shop in 1954 to opening our 70th shop today.
“Our success is a tribute to the generations of colleagues and bakers who have kept our ovens warm and our customers smiling.
“This new Perth shop is a symbol of our enduring commitment to Scottish baking traditions and the communities we serve.”
The chain has attracted a huge local fan base over the years, and has struck up a rivalry with some of the baking industries elite.
Some fans have even described the food as “better than Greggs“.
Reacting to the news, one fan wrote: “Bring back the Paris bun! What better way to celebrate 70 years!
Another penned: “Best chain of bakery shops ever, four in Perth, we are so lucky.
A third added: “Good luck, and lots of love, you’ll smash it.”
NATHAN Campbell has felt a backlash from fellow MAFS stars, who have branded him “sly” for refusing a “showmance” with Lacey Martin.
Last night’s reunion show saw the cast return for an explosive dinner party, but it was Nathan’s revelation about Lacey that shocked viewers.
The Sun revealed in November that Nathan and Lacey had secretly split after filming for the E4 series ended.
However, at the beginning of last night ‘s reunion show he told the boys that Lacey only wanted to continue their romance for fame and “magazine deals”.
After arriving at the dinner party and reuniting with some of the boys, Nathan explained why he and Lacey decided to call it quits.
He said: “She just decided it was better to be mates, it was a bit one-sided. It goes into something that’s not genuine.”
Nathan then revealed that his ex had allegedly sent him a text saying she wanted to “fake” the relationship for “opportunity and money”.
He said: “Shortly after she messaged me and said after a year you get magazine deals and things like that, showmance.”
A shocked Kieran fumed: “Fake as f***,” while Orson added: “Awful.”
Nathan went on to say: “She sent me a text message saying the relationship she wanted would be a pretend one so she could get more opportunity from it and make more money but I didn’t want to do it.
“It’s a bit embarrassing, I don’t really want to talk about it to be honest.”
However, Lacey’s family have now defended her and slammed Nathan’s comments.
Both Lacey’s mum Maxine and sister Paige appeared on Married At First Sight when she wed Nathan, and didn’t have the best relationship with him,
Fans will well remember the “fajitas bust-up”, and following his “showmance” comments they have reignited their feud.
Taking to TikTok Lacey’s mum and sister were heard calling Nathan “sly”.
They also said they didn’t see anything wrong with her wanting a “showmance”.
Mum Maxine said: “If they could’ve made a lot of money as friends, then why not? What’s wrong with that?”
“You don’t go into this industry not to make money.
Shortly after their break-up was revealed, Lacey spoke to The Sun and told us that she feared Nathan was “faking” the romance the whole time, just for the cameras.
However, than Nathan told us it was him that had been left “brokenhearted”, and not the other way around.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, he said: “Things weren’t the same off the show, it was very different.
“I’d always have to go there, she wouldn’t come to see me – those kind of arguments. I’m not too sure, things were quite different after the show.
“When you’re together, you’re 100 per cent in the same place.
“But after the experiment there was a big distance there.”
Asked who’s idea it was to break-up, Nathan said: “She decided, she said let’s just be friends.”
Speaking about how he was feeling post break-up, he said: “I’m scared to date again, I want to but my hearts still broken.
“I definitely do want to date again but there’s no one yet.”
Loved-up Tayah Victoria and Adam Aveling of series six fame had the first Mafs baby.
The pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other on the programme and quickly found their feet in the outside world, moving into Adam’s Doncaster home.
Just 18 months after meeting, the couple welcomed their daughter Beau.
Season five couple Michelle Walder and Owen Jenkins also managed to make their marriage work away from the cameras and had their first child in December.
Teacher Michelle, 29, has no regrets about taking part in the experiment. She told us: “I just feel very lucky and thankful that it has worked out – and excited for everything to come.”
Michelle and Owen were both sick of dating apps when they applied in 2019.
Owen recalled: “I had been out for some drinks with a friend after work.
“While he was out for a cigarette I was scrolling on Instagram waiting for him to come back in.
“The MAFS advert was the last thing I saw, and I joked, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if I signed up?’
“A few beers later when I was back at home I sent in the application, and the rest is history.”
Another couple to make Mafs UK history is Zoe Clifton and Jenna Robinson.
Despite a slight rocky start, where they clashed over Jenna’s vegan lifestyle, the show’s first same sex pairing are still going strong.
They even have a successful podcast together called Life With a Pod.
Jenna shed light on being involved in the show earlier this year when she told us: “We’re not legally married, and I never felt like we were. I definitely feel the process makes you take the relationship a lot more seriously and having the help of the experts… if you can survive that process it sets a firm foundation for a long-lasting relationship.”
MICHAEL HOURIGAN has announced retirement at the end of a glittering, 50-year career in horse-racing.
The Irish trainer and Limerick-native will hand in his license and bring the curtain down on a tenure that started way back in 1973.
In that time, he won three Irish Gold Cups and the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham in 1995.
Explaining his decision to retire, the 77-year-old said: “It’s time.
“I’ve been working with horses since I was 14-years-old and I am 77 now.
“Now is the right time and I’m happy I’m going out on my own terms,
“I’m not being pushed out.”
The Limerick-native saddled his first winner in his native county in 1979, with Ramrajya.
His best season came in 2003/04, during which he claimed an astonishing 58 Irish National Hunt winners.
He revealed that his fondest memories came through Dorans Pride and Beef Or Salmon.
The former collected six Grade One victories, including the 1995 Stayers’ Hurdle with JP Broderick on board.
Beef Or Salmon won three Irish Gold Cups with Timmy Murphy (2003), Paul Carberry (2006), and Andrew McNamara (2007).
Hourigan explained: “Dorans Pride and Beef Or Salmon would be the highlight, but there were plenty of good horses in between too.
“I really couldn’t pick between them for the best moment.”
The Patrickswell man’s retirement prompted tributes aplenty on social media.
Andrew McNamara, the jockey who won the 2007 Irish Gold Cup with Beef Or Salmon, was amongst those to offer congratulations.
He said: “Well done to Michael Hourigan on a fantastic career, brilliant trainer.
“So good to ride for.
“Had a lovely time working with him for a couple years and got to ride some super horses such as Beef Or Salmon, Hi Cloy, Church Island, A New Story etc”
Leopardstown Race Course posted: “Wishing Michael Hourigan a happy and well deserved retirement.
“Michael enjoyed a fantastic career, with many great wins in Leopardstown, most notably with six-time Grade 1 winner Dorans Pride and three-time Irish Gold Cup champion Beef or Salmon.”
Ballinrobe Races said: “After over 50 years in racing, we extend our best wishes to trainer Michael Hourigan on his retirement.
“Starting his training career in 1973, Michael enjoyed a legendary career, with stable stars Dorans Pride and Beef Or Salmon leading the way.
“A special moment in history—Dorans Pride had his first win right here at Ballinrobe on April 19, 1993.
“Thank you, Michael, for the incredible memories and contributions to racing. Wishing you all the best from all the team at Ballinrobe.”
