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The Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
English town home to the world's largest fish and chip shop to be connected to London for first time in 30 years
THE seaside town with the world's biggest fish and chip shop is about to be much easier to get to. Plans have been submitted for Cleethorpes to get a new rail link to London - for the first time since 1992. 4 4 If the route goes ahead, it will be 30 years since travellers last had a direct service between London King's Cross and the Lincolnshire town. The rail route will also stop at Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Thorne South, Crowle and Althorpe stations. Grand Central said it would have four return services per day - which equates to 775,000 seats per year between Cleethorpes, Grimsby and London Kings Cross. There are no dates firmed up yet, but Grand Central hopes to have the trains up and running by December 2026. Cleethorpes has been described as an 'underrated' seaside town in the UK, and is home to the world's biggest fish and chip shop. The chippy is called Papa's Fish & Chips and you'll find it on Cleethorpes Pier. It has a whopping 500 seats and visitors can take in views over the North Sea while enjoying a catch of the day. Papa's Fish and Chips has been serving customers for four generations, starting in 1966. The chippy uses a "secret recipe batter" for all of their fish which has been passed down since they opened. In 2022, Papa's Fish & Chips was crowned the nation's best chippy on BBC show The Best of British Takeaways, presented by Tom Kerridge. The up-and-coming English seaside town with cheap booze and huge beaches 4 Battered cod and chips isn't all that Cleethorpes has to offer, it's also home to one of the smallest pubs in the UK. Called the Signal Box, the pub measures at 8ft by 8ft. Only six people can fit inside, which includes two bar staff - so there's only room for four punters. But don't fear, you don't have to queue up and wait for a space as outside is a beer garden that has room for 200 people. The former train station Signal Box was moved from Scunthorpe Steelworks to Cleethorpes in 1995 before being transformed in to a pub in 2006. Anyone wanting to see more of the seaside town should also take a ride on its miniature railway. It's been used since 1948 taking takes visitors from Lakeside Station (the railway's main terminal) to Kingsway Station next to Cleethorpes Promenade. The journey is two miles long and takes just 30 minutes, you'll get to see the Lincolnshire coastline and go over a viaduct. . Sun Travel reveals our favourite seaside towns that are less than 90 minutes from London with Banksy art and award-winning beaches. And this Northern seaside town has been nicknamed the 'Lakeland Riviera' thanks to its warm microclimate.
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
'Skinny jabs' too easy to order online, GP warns
A GP has called for tighter checks to prevent so-called "skinny jabs" being sold online to people who do not meet the criteria for Ali Ilyas, from Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, said patients had admitted using weight-loss drugs such as such as Wegovy and Mounjaro without qualifying for to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPC), online pharmacies should verify people are suitable for the injections through an "appropriate consultation" or by accessing medical during two test purchases, the BBC was able to obtain drugs simply by falsifying the applicant's weight and supplying photographs. Dr Ilyas said: "It's happening a lot, people going on to these online providers and getting their way around by filling out simple online forms without any actual consultation."On average we probably get 15 to 20 requests every day for the weight loss injections. "We can point them to the relevant weight loss services but they still might not be able to get the injections." Dr Ilyas said it was the responsibility of the prescriber or provider "to make sure that they are doing the right thing"."People should be aware that if they are getting something like this without any appropriate consultation it might lead them to serious harm," he added. Official guidelines Guidelines from the National Institute of Clinical Excellence state weight-loss injections should only be offered to an adult who is obese with a BMI of at least 35 and a pre-existing weight-related health February 2025, the GPC introduced new rules which said online pharmacies should not rely solely on an online questionnaire and should independently verify the person's weight, height and/or body mass two online pharmacies, MedExpress and Juniper, prescribed drugs within days after the BBC's reporter filled in an online questionnaire and provided details of their medical history and GP, with no in-person or virtual said "a deviation from protocols was identified which does not reflect our usual practice and we will be taking the appropriate action"."Juniper is committed to providing safe and responsible access to prescription-only weight loss medications in strict accordance with all applicable guidelines," the company said in a statement."All patients are assessed by qualified prescribers with expertise in this treatment area to ensure the appropriateness and safety of every medication that is supplied. "We take our responsibility for patient safety extremely seriously and are looking into this matter with the utmost urgency."MedExpress was contacted for comment. Weight-loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro work by mimicking a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).This is an intestinal hormone which is released after eating, and typically makes people feel drugs are available on the NHS in England, Wales and Scotland, but must be prescribed by a weight management service. However, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people are getting prescriptions privately through online pharmacies. Rebecca Quarmby, 32, from Goole, began ordering Mounjaro from an online pharmacy four months ago, before the rules were tightened. She said she wanted to lose a stone in weight after giving birth. "I've always struggled losing weight," she said. "I was flicking through TikTok and Mounjaro was constantly popping up. "I've got friends who are on it and I just thought I'm going to try it. "It was a very easy process – all I had to do was fill out a simple questionnaire about my weight. "I did lie about my weight just to meet the threshold so that I could definitely be eligible for it. "All they wanted was two pictures, but that was it and I got the pen within 24 hours." Side effects Ms Quarmby said she was thinking of coming off the drug after suffering hair loss, which she believes could be linked to the medication. "To begin with I was very tired and, as weeks went past, I also started to see symptoms like hair loss. I brush my hair and it comes out in small clumps."Hair loss is listed as a "common" side effect in the drug's patient information leaflet. The most common include feeling sick, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation and diarrhoea while, in rare cases, serious side effects can include acute pancreatitis and severe allergic reactions. During the BBC's test purchases, both MedExpress and Juniper provided warnings about the potential side effects from taking the drugs. In a statement, Roz Gittins, the GPC's chief pharmacy officer, said that, since February, weight-management drugs had been on the list of high-risk medicines requiring extra safeguards before being prescribed. "We expect the pharmacy team to always verify the information the person provides before the medicine is supplied, to ensure that it is suitable for them. "We continue to follow up on all concerns raised with us, and during our inspections, checking that GPhC-registered pharmacies are meeting our standards. "We will also continue to work closely with other regulators and take action when needed to protect the public."Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Landmark rail cafe restoration reaches milestone
Work to restore a 178-year-old building is progressing as the first cast iron sections have been returned to the site. Built in 1847, The Mermaid Cafe at Cleethorpes Railway Station is undergoing a major restoration to its wood and ironwork. The cast iron conservation is being carried out by specialist company Calibre Metalwork, with the aim to ensure the corrosive sea air does not attack the metal framework. Work began in December and is due to finish in the summer, North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) said. The process of cast iron conservation included blast cleaning the metalwork to remove the paintwork layers and any corrosion, before applying chemicals to remove any remaining salt. Repairs were then made if required and it was cleaned again before being primed and painted. Stonework around the building had also been recreated by Paul Booth Stonemasonry. By the end of the restoration, the project would see conservation work to the iron framework of the building, the timber elements and re-roofing. The cast iron gutters and downpipes were also set to be replaced. Andy Chant from Calibre Metalwork, said: "It's been a challenging project overall – the thing with these types of project is they're not meant to be dismantled in pieces." He added: "It's a job we've really enjoyed doing, though – and as long as it's maintained, it should be fine for another 150 years." Carol Heidschuster, project manager for the Cleethorpes Townscape Heritage programme, said "a real collaboration of contractors" have been involved in the work. "The building will be completely transformed when the scaffolding comes down," she said. The listed building on the North Prom sea front was constructed as a waiting room for the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. It was set to be repainted in these company colours. Funding for the restoration work came from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Railway Trust as part of the Discover Cleethorpes Heritage Townscape Heritage Programme. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Historical cafe to be restored to former glory Funding bid to improve Cleethorpes boating lake North East Lincolnshire Council The National Lottery Heritage Fund
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Cleethorpe's Mermaid cafe restoration reaches milestone
Work to restore a 178-year-old building is progressing as the first cast iron sections have been returned to the in 1847, The Mermaid Cafe at Cleethorpes Railway Station is undergoing a major restoration to its wood and cast iron conservation is being carried out by specialist company Calibre Metalwork, with the aim to ensure the corrosive sea air does not attack the metal began in December and is due to finish in the summer, North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) said. The process of cast iron conservation included blast cleaning the metalwork to remove the paintwork layers and any corrosion, before applying chemicals to remove any remaining were then made if required and it was cleaned again before being primed and around the building had also been recreated by Paul Booth the end of the restoration, the project would see conservation work to the iron framework of the building, the timber elements and cast iron gutters and downpipes were also set to be replaced. 'Real collaboration' Andy Chant from Calibre Metalwork, said: "It's been a challenging project overall – the thing with these types of project is they're not meant to be dismantled in pieces."He added: "It's a job we've really enjoyed doing, though – and as long as it's maintained, it should be fine for another 150 years."Carol Heidschuster, project manager for the Cleethorpes Townscape Heritage programme, said "a real collaboration of contractors" have been involved in the work."The building will be completely transformed when the scaffolding comes down," she listed building on the North Prom sea front was constructed as a waiting room for the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway. It was set to be repainted in these company for the restoration work came from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Railway Trust as part of the Discover Cleethorpes Heritage Townscape Heritage Programme. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ella Henderson Cleethorpes homecoming: 'It'll be like royalty'
Pop star Ella Henderson says she is treating the preparations for a hometown show as if she is "performing for royalty".The 29-year-old from Tetney is due to perform a sold-out show on Friday 13 June at the Meridian Showground, singer-songwriter rose to fame on ITV show The X Factor before releasing her debut album Chapter One which topped the UK albums chart and spawned several chart successes including Ghost, Glow and said: "I'm so excited [to perform in Cleethorpes] and I've been planning it for quite some time. We're pulling out all the stops." The show, which Henderson said would include "a few surprises", will be the first she has performed in her home town for more than 10 said: "It does bring extra pressure. It's like when your family tries to get you to sing in a living room as a child."It's going to be crazy because I'll look out and see so many people I know and there's a real sense of home about that. The positivity since I announced the show has been unbelievable."To see it sell out and know people are excited is amazing."Henderson said she is looking forward to having "proper fish and chips" when she returns to North East an interview with BBC Radio Lincolnshire, Henderson opened up on her engagement to former professional swimmer Jack Burnell but said they have not set a date for their wedding yet."It is so fitting that he's from Lincolnshire. I thought I'd be unlucky in love and living with a couple of cats, but I've met my rock in life and now he has to put up with me for the rest of his life," she laughed. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
