A TikToker with a stutter is gaining popularity and inspiring thousands thanks to his videos about overcoming obstacles, trying new things and encouraging self-confidence.
Sam Bagshaw, who goes by @stammerexperiences on TikTok, has quietly been making wholesome self-help videos for about a year now and is slowly gaining a loyal and, crucially, grateful following.
This lovely lad from Rotherham started his social media journey with aim of simply helping improve his own confidence, as well as hoping to overcome his stammer.
A year on and countless views later, his comments section is flooded with thousands of comments whose hearts have been warmed by his kind and supportive words.
Under almost every video posted to his channel, you’ll find plenty of people labelling him ‘amazing’ and an ‘inspiration’ regardless of whether they have a stutter or not.
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Since he began back in January 2021, many have noted how much his stuttering has improved as his videos have continued, with his primary obstacle being the first words in sentences and speaking to new people. If you watch his most recent uploads, you can already see how far how he’s come.
More importantly, for those who do share a stammer, Sam’s videos have also been an incredible source of hope, with one person writing: “Running into your channel is the best gift I’ve gotten this year, TikTok algorithm coming through”.
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Beyond just helping those with a stutter, plenty more have simply been inspired by his bravery and for putting himself out there, with another writing: “Your videos have made me push myself. Actually asked a girl for her number in person for the first time ever recently because of the example you set.”
A keen Sheffield United and overall fitness fan, Sam also has another channel where he shares exercise videos and health tips, which also happens to enjoy equally big numbers.
For so many of his followers, what makes Sam so special among the community is his willingness to try new things in the pursuit of self-confidence and wanting to challenge himself; the 26-year-old even recently took up street dancing and has been sharing videos of his progress.
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Whether it’s offering to FaceTime others who struggle to talk to people, talking about his voluntary work or simply wishing everyone a fun weekend, he only ever has positive things to say — a lesson we should all take into 2023.
Keep it up, Sam, you’re a legend and an absolute inspiration.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester
Emily Sergeant
Today is National Doughnut Day, and to celebrate, Morrisons is on the look-out for one sweet treat fan to take on a new role.
That’s right – today (5 June) is National Doughnut Day, and Morrisons is officially on the hunt for the nation’s ultimate doughnut devotee with the launch of its brand-new (and delicious) role, The Chief Doughnut Tester – with all glaze enthusiasts, sprinkle connoisseurs, and jam-filled aficionados urged to get applying.
The search is on to crown one lucky fan who’ll take on the dream job of taste-testing their way through the supermarket‘s range of doughnuts.
The Chief Doughnut Tester is more than just a title, Morrisons says it’s ‘serious business’.
Morrisons has launched a nationwide search for its first-ever Chief Doughnut Tester / Credit: Morrisons
The new hire will be tasked with taste-testing doughnuts before they hit the shelves, giving verdicts on new flavours and textures, all in the name of research.
The role will also involve teaming up with Morrisons’ internal doughnut-expert team to develop new and limited-edition treats that’ll be in stores next year.
Crowned as the nation’s definitive doughnut authority, the selected winner won’t just earn the title of Chief Doughnut Tester, they’ll also receive the ultimate of sweet perks – a year’s free supply of Morrisons fresh doughnuts, which the retailer sells more than 1.1 million of weekly.
Aspiring Chief Doughnut Testers can apply on the Morrisons website here, by filling in a short 200-words about why’re the ideal candidate.
Applications close at midnight tonight (Friday 5 June), so you’ll need to be quick.
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First-ever JD Wetherspoon pub to open at Manchester Airport
Danny Jones
In news that we feel many Mancs and travellers all-round have been waiting on for a long time, the well-known British chain, JD Wetherspoon, will be opening its first-ever pub at Manchester Airport.
That’s right: soon that first airport pint of the holiday could actually be a relatively cheap one.
While Wetherspoons are no strangers to popping up in terminals across the UK and Ireland, they’ve never done so here in Manchester despite having three, yes THREE, in Gatwick alone.
Not for much longer, though, as soon T2 will be lending more than 3,000 square feet of its prime leisure and retail real estate to a new Greater Manchester ‘Spoons’.
Posting on social media, the airport wrote: “Wetherspoon comes to Manchester Airport this September! The pub will be located in the Terminal 2 Departures lounge and will have more than 300 seats.
“This will become the final major food and drink venue to open its doors as part of our decade-long £1.3bn transformation of Terminal 2. It will be named ‘The Belle Vue’, in a nod to Manchester’s historic showground [now a sports complex and leisure hub].
“It was a focal point for social life in the city from the Victorian period up until 2020, when the final event was held at Belle Vue stadium. The design of the pub is inspired by the history of Belle Vue and the sporting culture of the North West of England. We look forward to welcoming you all in September!”
While a lot of money has been pumped into T2’s refurb as a whole over the past few years, it remains unclear just how much this particular new addition will cost; we do know that great sums were set aside for the launch of the Great Northern Market last year.
The inaugural Manchester Airport Spoons is just the latest in a series of major renovations.
As mentioned, the company already operate several up and down the country – 10 airport pubs, to be specific – but this will be the first in the North West.
Speaking on the news, JD Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said in a statement: “We are looking forward to opening at Manchester Airport. We believe our new pub will prove popular with travellers of all ages and be an asset to the new terminal.”
With Manchester Airport adding a dozen new routes to its roster this summer, you can expect to see even more people flying in and out than ever – no doubt having already polished off a cut-price pint or two beforehand.
Danny Jones -
3rd January 2023 
