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Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Historic seafood restaurant seen on Antiques Roadshow and Lovejoy forced to shut down after ‘terrible' rat infestation
RAT HORROR Historic seafood restaurant seen on Antiques Roadshow and Lovejoy forced to shut down after 'terrible' rat infestation Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN HISTORIC sea food restaurant has been closed down court action after a rat infestation was discovered in the building. The infestation in the grade II listed building in Maldon, Essex, was discovered by district council hygiene officers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Officers said the restaurant posed an "imminent risk to public health" Credit: Alamy 3 A scene from Lovejoy filmed at Fish on the Quay in 1992 Credit: BBC Maldon District Council took court action against Fish on the Quay which is located on Church Street. Some parts of the historic building, which is used today as a restaurant, pub and a bed and breakfast, date back to the 15th century. Hygiene officers visited the business after receiving a complaint and discovered a "horrendous" rat infestation. Rodents at the restaurant were reportedly discovered licking tubs of honey and leaving droppings in the kitchen. The infestation was said to be in the venue's kitchen, bar and cellar spaces and posed an 'imminent risk to the public." After visiting on June 13 inspectors photographed rat droppings within the condiments, on top of a fridge in a kitchen storage area, in packaging, and behind a freezer in a storage shed. The business has been closed until inspectors are satisfied that the issue has been addressed, pest control are reportedly on site on a daily basis. Staff at Fish on the Quay, which is owned and operated by The Jolly Sailor Ltd, are working with the council to fix the problem. A manager has vowed to reopen the venue in Hythe Quay, telling the BBC "everything is great." Council leader Richard Siddall said however that "incredibly serious offences" had been identified a the venue. Shocking moment pack of huge RATS swarm popular McDonald's The council took the restaurant to court to apply for a Hygiene Emergency Prohibition Order which was granted. The order means that the business cannot reopen until health risks are removed. Council officers are reportedly working with staff to ensure the safety of visitors and neighbours following the discovery of the rodent infestation. According to Sidall an "imminent risk to public health" had been identified. The rat infestation on the premises was identified as ongoing and extensive. Fish on the Quay has won several awards including a Diners' Choice award from OpenTable in 2022. 3 The historic building dates back to the 15th century Credit: Googlemaps It also appeared on TV several times most notably when an episode of Lovejoy was filmed there in January 1992. It has also appeared on Lawless heart in 2001 and The Antiques Road show in 2007. The historic building was once a Customs house keeping an eye on boats going back and fourth up the River Blackwater. Currently there is a sign outside the historic building reading: "We are closed! Sorry for the inconvenience." Cllr Richard Siddall, Leader of Maldon District Council, said; 'Our officers took swift action against this business as soon as it became clear there was an imminent risk to public health. 'It is absolutely vital that food businesses are kept clean and in good repair in line with stringent food safety legislation. "A failure to do so could potentially result in terrible consequences for the public and we will always take action against any owners not abiding by these laws. 'Whilst these are incredibly serious offences, we will work with the operator to improve the standards of cleanliness and make sure that they comply food safety standards before they reopen.' Fish on the Quay has been contacted for comment.
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Norman Reedus eyes his own John Wick spin-off following Ballerina
Norman Reedus wants his own 'John Wick' spin-off movie. The 56-year-old actor stars in the upcoming action offshoot 'Ballerina' as Daniel Pine, and has now said he would happily revisit the character to explore his mysterious past in his own film. In an interview with Reedus said: 'I think his origin story would be awesome. 'How he got to who he is and what made him, what turned him? What made him have this sort of moral compass all of a sudden? And all the things that he went through to get there.' 'The Walking Dead' star added a Daniel Pine spin-off wasn't completely out of the question. He said: 'I mean, the door's wide open for that sort of story.' 'Ballerina' follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) as she seeks revenge against those who killed her family. Trained from childhood in the arts of the Ruska Roma, her mission plunges her into a brutal underworld of killers, codes, and consequences. As well as Reedus and de Armas, 'Ballerina' will see the return of Keanu Reeves' John Wick and Ian McShane's New York Continental head Winston. While the 'Lovejoy' star is happy to be reprising Winston for 'Ballerina', McShane admitted he was 'furious' his fight scene with de Armas' Eve Macarro was left on the cutting room floor. The 82-year-old actor told Collider in a joint interview with de Armas: 'We have a long scene together where she comes to visit me at the Continental and tries to fight … 'We don't talk about that. I'm furious. They cut one of my fight scenes.' Despite his disappointment over the missing action sequence, McShane added there was still 'a fight scene with dialogue' between Winston and Eve. He continued: 'My scenes are dialogue fight scenes. We have a scene where you [de Armas] try to get information from me, and that's like getting blood out of a stone, as we say, trying to get Winston to give anything away. 'So, in a sense, it's a fight scene with dialogue, which you only accept after you know that I'm on your side.' After a fifth 'John Wick' movie was confirmed by Lionsgate - with Reeves' set to return as the titular assassin - McShane said he would gladly play Winston again, so long as he's 'still around'. He said: 'If I'm still around, but they decide to do it, that would be a very nice thing. 'Yeah, I've loved it so far. It's been a great, great 11 years.' McShane shared that the creative team behind 'John Wick' felt 'sort of like a family', particularly with the likes of director Chad Stahelski being involved from the start. He continued: 'And as I said, it's sort of like a family because we same director, same photographer, much the same actors with editions down again. But yeah, it's been a good trip so far.'
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Countryfile's Adam Henson shares insight into famous relatives including EastEnders actor uncle
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson has shared a rare insight into his famous family, including his uncle Nicky Henson, who starred in EastEnders among other shows Adam Henson, known for his regular appearances on Countryfile, has recently provided a glimpse into his family life, which boasts connections to EastEnders and television stardom. The 59-year-old presenter, who first hit screens in 2001, grew up familiar with the glam world of showbiz thanks to his father, Joe Henson, who featured in programmes like Animal Magic, and shared the screen with broadcasting legend Angela Rippon. In a chat with Minerva magazine, he reminisced about rubbing shoulders with celebrities who visited the farm on account of his dad's media work, and discussed his uncle, Nicky Henson, a notable actor guest-starring in series such as Inspector Morse, Lovejoy, and Fawlty Towers. Nicky also had a role on EastEnders as Jack Edwards in 2006. Adam recalled: "My dad used to work on the telly with Johnny Morris on Animal Magic and a program called In The Country with Angela Rippon. "So the telly wasn't alien for me. And my uncle was a famous actor, Nicky Henson. So we used to have celebrities coming to the farm," reports Gloucestershire Live. Sadly, Nicky Henson passed away in 2019 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Prior to his passing, he reflected on his life post-diagnosis in an interview. He expressed gratitude for his extended time, saying: "For the last 18 years, I've regarded myself as 'being in extra time', which I never expected to have, so I'm very thankful for it. "I got my first cancer on Christmas day 18 years ago and didn't think I was going to survive, after I was told I had a large tumour and would have to be operated on." The actor's health battle involved major surgery to remove the first tumour, which entailed taking out half of his colon and a third of his stomach. Although he initially recovered, a follow-up scan a few years later revealed another tumour, prompting a six-month course of the medication Gleevac to shrink it to a size suitable for surgery. Adam credits his wife and father for encouraging him to take the leap into showbusiness, suggesting he apply for a presenting role. Prior to his TV debut, he had taken over the family farm in 1999, two years before landing his breakthrough role on Countryfile. In an interview with Minerva, Adam shared: "My wife worked in television and did a presenter search. So she and my dad persuaded me to apply and we agreed that it wouldn't matter if I had a go at trying to get a job presenting, but never thinking I'd get the job. "And amazingly I managed to land it and been doing it ever since." Adam is set to return to Countryfile alongside co-presenters Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn, airing tonight (Sunday, May 4) at 7pm on BBC One.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Why this transgender Ohioan says he's leaving the state
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A transgender Ohioan says Statehouse legislation fostering an increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ climate is why he's leaving the state. Bennett Lovejoy, a 25-year-old trans man, moved to Ohio several years ago and began working as an education and research manager for Kaleidoscope Youth Center, a Columbus nonprofit providing housing and programming for LGBTQ+ youth. Although Lovejoy is fond of his initial Ohio years, his experience has soured as lawmakers have pursued bills restricting the trans community. That legislation has manifested real-world hostility, Lovejoy said, citing a recent incident in Lewis Center when he and a friend were confronted for being trans. 'I was very much harassed, and it was me and my trans friend who also looks queer,' Lovejoy told NBC4. 'My dog was off leash, but I was putting him back on the leash and this guy came up and started accosting us and shouting sexual expletives. Then, he chased us out of the park and took photos of our license plates. At that point, I was like, I'm gonna hit the road.' House Bill 6's repeal, Delta-8 THC among bills moving through Ohio Statehouse Incidents like this are why Lovejoy said he has retreated from public life in Ohio, no longer using public restrooms, attending sporting events or eating out at restaurants. The 25-year-old has a select few 'designated safe zone' places that he knows support the trans community, or have a gender-neutral restroom. These experiences, compounded with recent Trump administration orders, are why Lovejoy and his wife, alongside her family, say they are moving to Chicago on Sunday in search of a community accepting of LGBTQ+ people. In moving, Lovejoy is leaving behind an uncompleted master's degree in translational data analytics from the Ohio State University. He enrolled in fall 2023, and said the coursework provided him the capability to pursue a data science internship at Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit research institute. Those skills also yielded him a policy analyst position at Scioto Analysis and an independent contractor role at Rooted Analytics, both of which he's currently employed part time. Still, Lovejoy stepped away from his degree as he became increasingly concerned with state proposals limiting gender-affirming care, a range of medical and mental health services for members of the trans community. New Ohio law aims to crack down on organized retail theft 'I dropped out because I had to spend my savings on top surgery,' said Lovejoy, referring to a chest reconstruction procedure often provided to trans people. '[Gov. Mike] DeWine was signing executive orders at the time that made it sound like I wouldn't be able to get surgery, even as an adult.' Although DeWine vetoed a bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth in 2023, the Statehouse acted quickly to override him. Soon after, the governor tried to appease legislators by announcing a series of directives that included making Ohio one of the few states in the nation to also restrict gender-affirming care for adults. DeWine's proposal to limit trans adults didn't come to fruition, but the bill prohibiting care for trans youth is in effect while litigation continues. Beyond gender-affirming care restrictions, Lovejoy said a series of other Ohio 'anti-LGBTQ+' bills aid in fostering an unwelcoming culture, making it difficult to live and work in the state. Measures include requiring academic institutions to set separate bathrooms based on students' 'biological sex.' Columbus City Schools said this law is why the district reverted students' names to those reflected on birth certificates and rescinded its trans and gender variant student policy in February. DeWine also signed into law a bill coined by supporters as 'The Parents' Bill of Rights,' requiring teachers to notify parents before teaching 'sexuality content' and of changes in a student's mental or physical health. A national crisis hotline said it received a significant increase in calls from LGBTQ+ youth in Ohio within hours after the governor approved the measure. The Statehouse reintroduced a bill in late April that opponents said would amount to a ban of drag queens in public. Lawmakers have debated a proposal to ban universities from asking students their preferred pronouns and another penalizing school districts that use students' chosen name and pronouns without parent permission. Ohio lawmakers seek to put an end to police quotas Ohio's legislature has pursued these bills instead of repealing Ohio's dormant same-sex marriage bans, removing antiquated HIV criminalization laws, passing a statewide conversion therapy ban, or prohibiting LGBTQ+ discrimination. Still, when asked in March whether Ohio is fostering an unfriendly climate for LGBTQ+ residents, DeWine said he disagrees with those who argue the state is unwelcoming. 'I'd disagree with that, I would totally disagree with that,' said DeWine. 'I don't think we have done that. Look, you go back and look at everything that I have said as governor, in 'State of the State' speeches and other times, this should be a welcoming state. We want everybody to come to Ohio and feel welcomed in the state.' Lovejoy said he and members of his wife's family, which includes several others identifying within the LGBTQ+ community, each came to their own conclusion that now is the time to leave. That choice comes from privilege, Lovejoy said. While facing marginalization as a member of the trans community, Lovejoy emphasized that being white, young and middle class has 'protected [him] in a lot of ways.' 'I think there's something to be said about the fact that it's a choice for me to leave it all, and it's a hard one, I'm having to scrimp money together to make it happen,' he said. 'But, I still have enough resources to make that interstate move happen. I'm not like a minor who can't move, and I feel really bad for those guys.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Tiny tourist town is named as the UK's 'most relaxing'
Staycations promise less hassle and often less financial outlay than a summer holiday abroad - but the UK's famous tourist resorts, from St Ives to Southwold and Margate, can get busy when the sun's high and hot. UK holiday park brand Parkdean Resorts says searches for holidays at home have skyrocketed by 3,500 per cent since last year, suggesting this summer could see the country's most popular destinations busier than ever. So, what if you fancy a little peace and quiet with your summer getaway? The holiday brand has done the legwork and identified Britain's 'most relaxing' tourist town - considering factors such as green space, light and noise pollution, population density and local crime. The tourism company says Bigbury-on-Sea comes out on top. The sedate seaside town lies in the South Hams region of Devon. It's just a stone's throw from popular Salcombe, but can't command quite as many tourists - making it the ideal getaway for a tranquil break, says Parkdean. There's three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby plus Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks - and, even in the town centre, visitors are unlikely to feel like they're mingling with the masses; there's just 484 people per 10km. The town looks out across Avon Estuary, the popular surfing beach of Bantham and Burgh Island - the setting for several of Agatha Christie's murder mystery novels. The crime writer wrote And Then There Were None in 1939, and Evil Under The Sun in 1941 there - and it's possible to walk right across the sand to the island when the tide is out. And its own stretch of sand is certainly worth your time. Bigbury beach is one of the region's largest sandy spots and favourite TV series of yesteryear, including Poirot and Lovejoy, once used it as a backdrop. This week, England's worst beaches were highlighted ahead of staycation season, with 19 making the second annual 'Brown Flag Awards'. The team at looked at the Environmental Agency's summertime water quality data to determine which beaches have failed to make the cleanliness grade. Brown Flag beaches are those that are rated 'poor' by the Environment Agency due to the amount of bacteria in the water caused by sewage and waste. Sadly, the number of Brown Flag beaches in England has soared from 13 in 2024 to 19 in 2025, an increase of 46 per cent. Somerset and Kent have the highest number of Brown Flag beaches, with each county having three beaches on the list. At the other end of the scale, Northumberland officially has the country's cleanest beaches. More than 90 per cent of the county's beaches achieved the highest possible score for water cleanliness. Agatha Christie made Burgh Island her second home accessing it by trolley from Bigbury (pictured right) when the tide was high Dorset, Devon and Cornwall also scored well when it came to cleanliness although each of the counties is also home to a Brown Flag beach. Lincolnshire and Hampshire are the next cleanest counties. And only St Mary's Bay in Kent had managed to clean up its act since the last Brown Flag Awards and is no longer on the concern list. has said it will be handing out free brown flags, each emblazoned with the poo emoji, to the counties with dirty beaches. Robbie Lane, a keen sea-swimmer who works at says: 'I would like to extend my sympathies to beaches in Worthing, Lyme Regis and the other newcomers who have given Brown Flag Awards for the first time. 'Commiserations also to Weston Super Mare, Blackpool and other resorts that have retained their "awards", like a stubborn barnacle clinging onto a sewer pipe. 'We had hoped that we'd handing out fewer Brown Flags this year - but the numbers have surged. 'Several of the newcomers are newly designated swimming spots whilst others have gone down the pan since last year. 'The good news is that two-thirds of beaches in England are rated as "excellent" for their water quality. 'Do your research this summer and you'll be saying "wish you were here" rather than "wish I'd worn a hazmat suit". 'Let's give a shout out to St Mary's Bay in Kent, which is the only beach in the whole country that managed to wipe away its Brown Flag!'
