A popular bakery has launched a nationwide search to find the country’s biggest doughnut lover to take on the “sweetest job in Britain”.
Artisan doughnut maker Planet Doughnut – which has several stores in the North West and the Midlands, as well as offering delivery all across the UK – has become known and loved for its inventiveness and quirky flavour combinations since launching in the founder’s family garage over six years ago, and now has an ever-changing menu of over 100 varieties.
But with a menu that vast and constantly evolving, it can be hard for the company to keep track of which flavours work best and which are the most popular with customers.
Founder Duncan McGregor admits that feedback from customers is one of the biggest drivers behind the brand’s research and development process, and this is why the company is now on the look-out for a massive doughnut enthusiast to lend a hand.
Project Doughnut has launched a nationwide search to recruit an official taster – and is even calling it “the best job in Britain”.
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Bakery looking for nation’s biggest doughnut lover to take on ‘sweetest job in Britain’ / Credit: Project Doughnut
Doughnut lovers who reckon they’ve got what it takes for the role are asked to fill in a short application form on the Planet Doughnut website, and explain why they believe they’d be the ideal person for the highly-coveted job.
The chosen Planet Doughnut fan will receive a free box of the bakery’s latest creations every month for six months, and all they’ll need to do is make notes about each sweet treat and feed this back to the team.
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Not only that, but as well as getting to be one of the first people in the UK to try the newest flavours before they reach the bakery shelves, the lucky applicant chosen as the new official doughnut will also be able to get involved with helping decide on a quirky name for them.
Project Doughtnut is recruiting for an official doughnut tester / Credit: Project Doughnut
Speaking on the launch of the job search, founder Duncan McGregor said: “We’re passionate about coming up with unique flavour combinations to make sure that what we’re offering is not only new and exciting but that our menu reflects what our customers really want to see in our stores – and that starts with customer feedback.
“That’s why we’re after someone with a sophisticated palette to help us take our doughnuts to the next level and even help us come up with some new ones.
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“So if you fancy yourself as a bit of a doughnut connoisseur and think you could give Homer Simpson a run for his money, we want to hear from you.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you’ll just need to head on over to the Planet Doughnut website and apply before the closing date on Monday 31 July.
A League Of Their Own LIVE is coming to Manchester
Danny Jones
The inaugural live tour version of A League Of Their Own Live Tour is heading out across the UK, with a big Manchester show booked on the list of dates.
For fans of the hit sports-based TV show on Sky, this will be the first time ever that the A League Of Their Own (ALOTO) cast will be presenting, performing and cracking plenty of jokes in front of a proper live audience.
There’s no stopping and resetting to get the shot with this production: just them and the crowds up and down the country – we know you won’t let the side down, Manchester.
Booking one of the city’s biggest and most storied live entertainment spaces, we have every faith they’ll make it a night to remember.
A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN LIVE TOUR
The hit TV show announces its first-ever live arena tour! Hosted by Jamie Redknapp!
As you can see, already confirmed to be taking part in the live adaptation of the panel show are regular co-hosts Jamie Redknapp and Jill Scott, as well as some of the big names.
In addition to famous former sports personalities like Manchester United defender Patrice Evra and ex-boxer Tony Bellew, they will also be joined by comedians Tom Davies and Maisie Adam.
Massive football fans themselves, who have both been part of the ALOTO cast in the past, it’s a funny lineup, for sure.
While the main presenter, Romesh Ranganathan, has not been confirmed as part of the touring crew, it’s worth noting that the lineup could change closer to the time. We wouldn’t be surprised if they have some special guests up their sleeves for one or two of the shows, either…
Please let us see ‘Wazza’ roped in to recreate this moment:
Speaking of the dates, you can see all the shows – including the Manchester this coming autumn – currently announced down below:
A League Of Their Own Live Tour dates – 2026
Friday, 4 September – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
Saturday, 5 September – AO Arena, Manchester
Tuesday, 8 September – OVO Arena Wembley, London
Friday, 11 September – Utilita Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
Monday, 14 September – bp pulse LIVE, Birmingham
Thursday, 17 September – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
As detailed above, early access can be enjoyed either for Three Mobile members or via the venue’s official presale window, which opens at 10am this Thursday, 30 April.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live at the same time the following Friday (1 May); you can get ready to grab yours right HERE.
Featured Images — Publicity pictures (supplied via AO Arena)
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John Stones is leaving Manchester City after a decade
Danny Jones
Manchester City defender John Stones has revealed he will be leaving after nearly a full decade in sky blue at the end of the season.
The England and Man City defender has lifted pretty much everything there is to win at club level, being part of the ‘Centurions’, Treble-winning and four-in-a-row sides.
John Stones signed for City back in August of 2016 and has gone on to be part of their greatest-ever period of success under Pep Guardiola, not to mention becoming a mainstay in the national team during that time.
Sharing a moving video on social media, announced the decision that will see him depart after the best part of 10 years this summer.
Having made nearly 300 appearances for the Cityzens, he will leave the Etihad as one of their most decorated players, with a tally of 19 major trophies, the same number of goals and nine assists during his time with the club.
That being said, depending on how the remainder of this 2025/26 campaign goes, all of those stats could improve even further.
Writing in an official statement of their own, Man City went on to say: “Armed with wonderful technique, a sublime passing range allied to a superb work rate and astute reading of the game, Stones was in many ways the very embodiment of Pep Guardiola’s City.
“Such was his natural talent and tactical flexibility that Stones’ City career later saw him often deployed in a hybrid role, which saw him move into the middle of the City engine room to great effect, not least in the 2023 UEFA Champions League final…”
He is now set to leave as a free agent this June.
John Stones will leave Manchester City in the summer, bringing an end to a memorable and hugely successful ten-year stay.
They sign off by adding that “the Club and all of our supporters will take the time to deliver a fitting tribute and farewell to a superb servant of Manchester City Football Club at the end of the season.”
Following rumours of his departure in recent weeks and months, a number of clubs across Europe are already thought to have expressed interest in a transfer for the 31-year-old.
Some of the names floating around the Yorkshire-born centre-back’s signature include AC Milan and Bayern Munich; there have even been some hints at Everton attempting to re-sign him.
Where does he rank among your favourite City stars of all-time, Blues?
Emily Sergeant -
23rd June 2023 
