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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Grantchester star shares filming update as series comes to an end
The beloved series is coming to an end with an eleventh and final season. Kacey Ainsworth discusses writing an episode of Grantchester Grantchester star Kacey Ainsworth has shared an emotional update as filming for the final series has come to an end. Fans were left sobbing when ITV confirmed earlier this year that the beloved show would be returning for a final eleventh series. The crime drama first aired in 2014, with a tenth season yet to air, though it'll be the penultimate. Sharing a look at filming with behind-the-scenes selfies with her co-stars and snaps of scripts, Cathy Keating actress Kacey wrote on Instagram: 'On a hot hot day last week we all came together for our final readthru. 'What a joy it is, it has been for the past ELEVEN! Series. 'Thank you @emlyjkl @daisycoupow and everyone @kudostv past and present. 'Cathy has evolved in all ways thank you all for the opportunists you have given me on screen and on the page and to @masterpiecepbs for our international success.' 'I am so sad to see the end of Grantchester. I love it so much. Thank you to everyone involved in such a wonderful programme,' one fan wrote. Another said: 'I'm so grateful for the longevity of the series. I discovered it during Covid and it's become one of my favorite shows ever. I've even begun reading the books because of it and I'd love to visit the real Grantchester one day. I'll have to cherish all the remaining episodes that much more. Thank you for all your wonderful work on the show!' A third added: 'I have been watching and loving this show from the very first episode!! Cathy's evolution has been the best throughout the series and you have played her to perfection!! So sad for us viewers but so happy for you and the entire cast and what your futures hold!' Former EastEnders actress Kacey has starred as Cathy from Grantchester's conception, alongside the likes of James Norton, Robson Greene, and Rishi Nair, who began starring in the series from season nine. Fans were left sobbing at the news Grantchester was coming to an end, though ITV promised that Geordie (Robson) and Alphy (Rishi) would be 'going out with a bang'. Daisy Coulam, writer, series creator and executive producer, said: 'At its heart, Grantchester is a show about the power of friendship and love. We've been so lucky over the last 11 series to experience that on and off screen. 'For over a decade now - cast and crew (many who've been there since the beginning) have met each Summer to film. And it's been an absolute joy. 'Thank you to James Runcie for entrusting us with his characters. Thank you to the lovely people of real Grantchester. Thank you to everyone who's been a part of the show in any way - big or small. I'll miss you terribly.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Yelp ranks top chicken sandwich chains; two Georgia spots make the cut
When it comes to chicken sandwiches, Georgia doesn't just compete, it leads. Chick-fil-A, Georgia's own beloved fast-food chain, has claimed the No. 1 spot on Yelp's list of the Top 20 chicken sandwich chains of the year. Chick-fil-A started in a small diner in Hapeville, Georgia and is now known across the country for making great chicken. "Chick-fil-A is famous for its simple, perfectly seasoned chicken sandwich served on a toasted buttered bun," Yelp wrote. "Simple? Yes. Iconic? Absolutely." Who founded Chick-fil-A? The trio behind Chick-Fil-A is the Cathy family and siblings are Bubba, Dan, and Trudy. The first location opened in 1967 at Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall. The chain has more than 2,800 restaurants across the U.S. and in Canada and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A is also "known for its consistency, customer service and loyal fanbase," Yelp wrote. But this isn't the only Georgia-founded favorite that landed on the list. Founded in Statesboro, Zaxby's ranked No. 10 in the nation. Who founded Zaxby's? Tony Townley and Zach McLeroy, both 62-years-old, started this food chain in 1990. Zaxby's corporate location is in Athens, where the two grew up and met in the seventh grade. "Zaxby's is known for bold sauces, crispy chicken, and its crave-worthy Zax sauce," Yelp wrote. "When the brand entered the chicken sandwich wars in 2021 with its Signature Sandwich, it brought the same flavor-forward approach to a handheld format." Here are all other Yelp rankings. Yelp's top 20 chicken sandwich chains of 2025 Chick-fil-A Dave's Hot Chicken Raising Cane's Shake Shack Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Habit Burger and Grill Denny's Wingstop McDonald's Zaxby's Jack in the Box Dairy Queen Slim Chickens Burger King Wendy's Sonic Drive-In Bojangles KFC Arby's Church's Chicken Whether you like it spicy, grilled, or covered in Chick-fil-A sauce, Georgia's favorite chicken spot is still leading the way. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Yelp ranks top chicken sandwich chains, two Georgia spots make the cut Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Is Chick-Fil-A unhealthy? Here's where this Georgia chain ranks among others
Loved by millions and born right here in Georgia, Chick-fil-A has long held a reputation for top-tier service, signature chicken sandwiches, and a place in the hearts (and diets) of Southerners. But according to a new report from World Atlas, Georgia's homegrown fast-food giant might be less heart-friendly than fans would hope. A recent analysis by World Atlas assessed menu nutrition profiles and found high levels of calories, saturated fats, sodium, and sugar across offerings from each chain. See where Chick-Fil-A ranks next to industry staples like Wendy's, McDonald's, and Taco Bell. Top 10 unhealthy fast-food restaurants in the US Wendy's Sonic Taco Bell Dairy Queen KFC Quiznos McDonald's Smashburger Little Caesars Chick-fil-A The report underscores broader public health concerns in Georgia and nationwide. Georgia ranks among the top 20 states with the highest obesity rates in children and adults, according to CDC data. "An 'original chicken sandwich' with medium waffle fries delivers ~ 750 mg sodium, about one-third of a day's limit, and 800 calories, while sugary lemonade and milkshakes push totals sky-high," World Atlas wrote. "The chain dialed back its 'No Antibiotics Ever' pledge in 2024, though its 2026 cage-free-egg goal remains." Who founded Chick-fil-A? Chick-fil-A started in a small diner in Hapeville, Georgia and is now known across the country for making great chicken. The trio behind Chick-Fil-A is the Cathy family and siblings are Bubba, Dan, and Trudy. The first location opened in 1967 at Atlanta's Greenbriar Mall. The chain has more than 2,800 restaurants across the U.S. and in Canada and Puerto Rico. Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Is Chick-fil-A really healthier? World Atlas says no. Solve the daily Crossword
Irish Times
10-07-2025
- Irish Times
Would you want to be woken for an in-flight meal of rubbery pasta?
The question of whether passengers on long-haul Aer Lingus flights should be woken up for meals by cabin crew comes as close as you can get to the definition of a first-world problem. Nonetheless, it is a subject close to the hearts of many readers of this paper – and by extension the nation as a whole – if the interest shown in a recent article by Pricewatch editor Conor Pope is any guide. He told of a passenger on a transatlantic flight who was more than a little put out because she was not woken up for her meal. To make matters worse, the airline failed to feed her when she later went looking for food. 'When I tried to mention what happened as I disembarked I was told it was my own fault and I 'should have known'. I should have known not to sleep, I suppose,' the woman, Cathy, wrote. [ A sleeping passenger goes hungry on an Aer Lingus flight across the Atlantic Opens in new window ] Aer Lingus's eventual response was categorical and not very sympathetic: 'To ensure a restful experience, our cabin crew do not wake customers who are sleeping. For health and safety reasons, we are also unable to leave meals unattended at seats or reheat them later.' The national carrier can count itself lucky that the passenger in question was so reasonable. Last April an American Airlines flight from JKF to Italy was forced to turn around four hours out over the Atlantic after a passenger got upset over his meal. The problem was that he didn't get the meal choice he wanted, according to fellow passengers. READ MORE [ An Aer Lingus passenger's 26-hour trek home, and eventual refund Opens in new window ] There are two broad schools of thought on this not-quite existential dilemma. On one side you have those who subscribe to the view that: 'I paid for it, so I want it.' That rubbery pasta and mushy beef can engender such passion is a wonder in itself, but many of us would seem to prefer to be woken up for such delicacies rather than be left slumbering. The alternative view and the prevailing one – based on a small and highly selective sample – is that passengers should not be woken. Pretty much all airlines subscribe to the maxim of letting sleeping passengers lie, on the basis that people are more likely to be annoyed over being woken up during a flight rather than missing a meal. With incidents of air rage significantly on the rise post the Covid pandemic, according to the International Air Transport Association, it makes sense from an airline's perspective not to risk antagonising passengers. Flying can be a stressful experience for some, without being poked awake after finally falling asleep once the person behind stops kicking the back of the seat. Of course, the best way to cut down on air rage would be stop serving alcohol but no airline seems concerned enough to take that radical step. That said, hunger is also seen as one of the triggers for air rage and some airlines try to tread the middle path; offering do not disturb stickers or asking premium passengers if they want to be woken for their meals. Air rage is a serious issue but probably has as much to do with the coarsening of social norms as food or sleep. People are increasingly unrestrained, angry and rude to others in their everyday lives, so why not when they get on a flight? The full explanation for why airlines don't wake passengers for meals remains elusive (almost as elusive as the reason so many people seem to have strong feelings about the issue.) [ Should you give pocket money to your children? Conor Pope and Rachel O'Dwyer debate Opens in new window ] The answer is probably that it is a relatable problem. There doesn't seem to be any reliable figures for how many of us fly or how many have taken a long-haul flight, but all the data for numbers using airports and air traffic points to a nation that likes to travel. This is not that surprising given we live on an island. And so it's safe to assume we can all put ourselves in the seat of the woman who slept through her meal with Aer Lingus and woke up hungry. Whether passengers should be woken for meals may not be the most urgent issue unfolding in the world today, but it appears to divide the nation. As these things go, it must rank in the list of Irish schisms somewhere between how best to eat a Creme Egg and whether Roy Keane is a hero or a villain.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- The Sun
My twisted brother abused me for years, the sickening response I got when I finally told my mum meant I lost her too
IT WAS the moment Shavoughne Firth had been waiting for - finally her abuser had been caught in the act. But as the relief washed over her, the then six-year-old could never have imagined her ordeal would take an even darker twist. 7 7 Shavoughne, 27, from Penzance, Cornwall, says that while Kieran Firth, 37, looked like a caring and protective older brother to the outside world he was a monster who abused her throughout her childhood. Behind closed doors, he preyed on her around the family home and during bath-times from the age of five. To add to the suffering she endured, Shavoughne claims the most painful part was that when her abuser was caught her own mother Cathy* stood by h im. Kieran was sentenced to eight years in prison for his seven-year-long campaign of abuse but it has deeply affected Shavoughne's life, leaving her with anxiety, PTSD and depression. Now, Shavoughne is bravely waiving her anonymity in a bid to raise awareness for sexual abuse within families. Shavoughne, a former shopkeeper, says: 'I know now I am not a victim of my brother. I am a survivor. 'I also walked out of court with no family to greet me, and not only lost my brother but also my mother too after she took his side. 'But I will continue to fight for my healing and I know I will be okay.' INNOCENCE TAKEN Growing up, Shavoughne lived with her parents, and two older brothers, in a large three-bed house in Penzance. She says she always felt closer to her middle brother Alex*, who was two years younger than Kieran. My childhood abuser walked free -Life stories She says: 'I looked up to Alex, whilst Kieran and I weren't as close. 'Most nights after dinner, our parents went to the pub and I'd play with Alex. 'But Kieran would keep to himself, usually hidden away in his room. 'From as long as I can remember, I always thought mum favoured Kieran. He was born with a rare condition and had a hole in his heart. 'He wasn't supposed to live past his second birthday. So he was their miracle baby. 'I also felt mum's sons were the apple of her eye. Whilst I felt a little left behind.' In 2002, Shavoughne was five years old when she was left home alone with Kieran, then aged 16. Shavoughne was sitting on the living room carpet, watching the television when her older brother first took her innocence. 7 7 She says: 'I suddenly heard Kieran heavily breathing. I turned around and saw he was behind me with his hand down his trousers. 'Kieran laid me down and put his hands in my pants. As he fondled down below, I didn't understand what was happening. 'He told me after that Mum would never find out as it was our little secret. 'I didn't think there was anything to tell.' After that, Kieran preyed on his little sister around the family home whenever they were left alone. Shavoughne says: 'I would cling to my Alex often, feeling safe with him. But once everyone was out of the house, I couldn't hide from Kieran. 'Things got worse, and he began forcing me to touch him. After two years when I was seven, he began abusing me in the bathtub too.' RELENTLESS ABUSE Then one night, in 2004, Kieran was assaulting Shavoughne in the bath whilst babysitting her when Alex came home early. He heard Shavoughne's cries and, assuming there was an intruder, bolted up the stairs. She says: 'He caught Kieran, naked, on top of me in the bath. He grabbed Kieran and they scuffled, before he pinned him to the wall, shouting. 'Yet Kieran said nothing back. Sobbing, naked, I felt ashamed and embarrassed. 'Seeing me cry, Alex wrapped a towel around me to cover me up and told me no-one would touch me again and everything would be okay. 'In that moment, Kieran managed to get away. I felt relief as I thought it was all over. 'But when Alex told mum everything as she came home that night, she said he was lying and making it all up. 'She didn't believe him. It broke my heart. I felt betrayed and only felt I had him on my side.' After that, Kieran stopped abusing Shavoughne after Alex had scared him off. MUM'S BETRAYAL Days later, Shavoughne found the courage to tell Cathy about the abuse. Shavoughne says: 'She said that Kieran was just washing me in the bath. 'I was told to never speak about it again. It was like a knife to my chest. 'Then to make things worse, Alex had to move away and we didn't get a proper goodbye. 'I was devastated. Only two months after he left and was unable to protect me, Kieran pounced again.' When Shavoughne was 10 she started sex education at school and began to realise the true extent of her brother's abuse. 'I wrote mum a long letter that year, telling her how I felt betrayed and isolated but nothing happened and no-one cared,' she says. 'Time passed and I again brought up Kieran and what he did during bathtimes, but she told me she couldn't cope with a son in prison. 'Feeling guilty, I didn't want to be responsible for destroying our family. My voice was silenced again.' The abuse continued until 2010, when Shavoughne was 12, and Kieran was 22. Aged 13, struggling to cope with the trauma, she tried to take her own life. She was in and out of hospital and constantly pulled out of school. She says: 'I battled with PTSD, anxiety and depression from the abuse. 'My suicide attempt was a turning point. I finally found the courage to seek help and began counselling. 'Two years later, I broke free from my family, and moved out when I was 15. Although I stayed in touch with my parents, I refused to see Kieran again. 'As Mum and I still had a relationship, I felt trapped for years. Instilled with shame and still being silenced.' At 18, Shavoughne welcomed a baby boy with her now ex-boyfriend. She says: 'I named him after Alex who would always be my hero. The only person in my life who'd ever defended and believed me.' SEEKING JUSTICE Fed up with protecting her family, Shavoughne cut them off and came forward to the police in 2021 aged 24. In December 2024, Kieran Firth, now 37, of St Aubyns, Goldsithney, Penzance, was found guilty on five counts of sexual offences against a child including two counts of indecent assault, two of assault by penetration and one of sexual assault against Shavoughne. He was imprisoned for eight years. Shavoughne, who now has a new partner, Kane, 40, says: 'In court, mum sat in the public gallery taking Kieran's side. It was horrendous. 'Luckily Alex showed up at court and told the jury what he'd seen in the bath that awful night. 'Lawyers tried to blame Kieran's speech issues, a skeletal development disorder and heart condition as an excuse for abusing me. But the jury didn't buy it. 'Now, I'm grieving as he's in prison and also because I don't have a mum anymore. She chose her side and stuck to it. 'I will never get over it. Not having my parents to support me through this has been the hardest bit. 'My partner Kane has been incredibly supportive though. 'Now I'm also working on becoming a mentor to help survivors of sexual abuse.' *Names have been changed 7 YOU'RE NOT ALONE EVERY 90 minutes in the UK a life is lost to suicide. It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers. It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes. Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now. That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign. The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives. Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others... You're Not Alone. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
