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Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I tried Britain's priciest fish and chips – it costs £65, weighs 2.2kg & no one has EVER finished it alone – could you?
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITAIN'S priciest fish and chips costs £65, weighs up to 2.2kg and puts foodies firmly in their plaice – as no one can finish it. Hungry diners need a bread knife to cut the super supper at Archie's Fish & Chips in Minster, Kent. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The Sun's Alex Diaz attempts to eat Britain's largest & most expensive Cod & Chips Credit: Gary Stone 4 Archies Fish n Chip shop owner Alex Povalyaev, 44 preparing a huge fish for frying Credit: Gary Stone And the very thought of the mammoth platter, which also includes four portions of chips, four sides, four drinks plus bread and butter, had my mouth watering. The mega-meal — thought to be the country's largest — has gone viral online, racking up more than 12million views on TikTok. And as a lifelong fish and chips fanatic, grabbing a portion was high on my 'to do' list after I moved back to the UK from California earlier this year. Living in Los Angeles for years, I'd switched to a diet consisting mainly of red meat, eggs and dairy, with few carbs — and very definitely no chips. I'd also worked fasting on Wednesdays into my routine. So it was a perfect storm when I was asked to try finishing Archie's extra large cod meal this week. To be fair, I was pretty hungry as I settled down to tuck in. So much so that, when the humongous platter was laid in front of me, I felt confident I could put a severe dent in it — if not finish the lot. Maybe the old me could have coped, but I'm a changed man. And despite the meal being delicious, I had to throw in the towel a quarter of the way through, boxing up the leftovers for friends and family to enjoy. Archie's owners, Alex Povalyaev, 44, and his wife Natalia, 52, say they came up with the chippy challenge when pals visited them in April last year. I visited the seaside town with the UK's best fish and chips Now word has spread and diners come from as far afield as Peru, California and Germany to give it a go. Mum-of-two Natalia, originally from Moscow, told me: 'Our friends came to visit us and we wanted to surprise them. "Alex found the 2.2kg fish, we cooked it, filmed making it and posted it on TikTok — then it went viral. "It's got almost 4million views, and then people started asking for it, so we decided to put it on the menu and it became really popular. 'People see the big fish meal on TikTok and want to try it.' Owner Alex now gets stopped on the street by fans wanting his photo because the extra large cod meal has become so famous. Customers are advised to pre-order the dish to ensure the shop has a big enough piece of fish ready to fry. Each fillet usually weighs between 1.5kg and 2.2kg after it has been battered, compared to a standard cod portion which typically comes in at 300g. Describing how the big dish is just too filling for diners, Natalia said: 'We had one guy message us to ask if he could do it for a challenge. 'If he could manage it, it would be free and, if not, he would pay. 'He almost finished it. He ate all the fish, but he couldn't finish the sides and chips. 'He was a big guy, but he couldn't do it. We're still waiting for someone who can. I'd love to see it done.' 4 The mega fish is served up by Archies Fish & Chips, Minster, Kent Credit: Gary Stone
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- The Irish Sun
Border Force bring more Channel migrants ashore as Brit officers seize new dinghies on way to people smugglers
MORE Channel migrants are brought ashore by Border Force yesterday — as Brit officers seized new dinghies on their way to people smugglers. The National Crime Agency and local authorities stopped a lorry at Bulgaria's Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint with Turkey and Greece. Advertisement 2 More Channel migrants are brought ashore by Border Force Credit: Gary Stone 2 Brit officers seized new dinghies on their way to people smugglers On board were 25, eight-metre Officers believe they were destined for northern The NCA's Jacque Beer said: 'This was a significant seizure, with these vessels destined for use by the organised crime groups running small 'They are of the type typically used in highly dangerous and frequently deadly journeys across the English Channel, and are completely ill-suited for use at sea. Advertisement READ MORE ON MIGRANT CRISIS 'Taking them out before they could reach the shores of northern France means we have not only prevented crossings from happening and lives being put at risk, but also put a dent in the profits of the people smugglers. 'The NCA continues to work with a number of international partners to disrupt the supply of these vessels, and other maritime equipment such as engines.' The seizure is the biggest detection of small boats this year in Europe. Earlier this year a similar raid in Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking Around 500 migrants are still thought to have made the crossing yesterday, many brought in to Dover. The total for the year is predicted to hit 25,000 in the coming days. Thick mud TRAPS channel migrants on UK-bound dinghy hours before Macron crunch talks
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Scottish Sun
Border Force bring more Channel migrants ashore as Brit officers seize new dinghies on way to people smugglers
MORE Channel migrants are brought ashore by Border Force yesterday — as Brit officers seized new dinghies on their way to people smugglers. The National Crime Agency and local authorities stopped a lorry at Bulgaria's Kapitan Andreevo border checkpoint with Turkey and Greece. 2 More Channel migrants are brought ashore by Border Force Credit: Gary Stone 2 Brit officers seized new dinghies on their way to people smugglers On board were 25, eight-metre small boats able to ferry up to 60 migrants to Britain. Officers believe they were destined for northern France. The NCA's Jacque Beer said: 'This was a significant seizure, with these vessels destined for use by the organised crime groups running small boat crossings from France to the UK. 'They are of the type typically used in highly dangerous and frequently deadly journeys across the English Channel, and are completely ill-suited for use at sea. 'Taking them out before they could reach the shores of northern France means we have not only prevented crossings from happening and lives being put at risk, but also put a dent in the profits of the people smugglers. 'The NCA continues to work with a number of international partners to disrupt the supply of these vessels, and other maritime equipment such as engines.' The seizure is the biggest detection of small boats this year in Europe. Earlier this year a similar raid in Germany stopped small boats as they approached the Dutch border. Around 500 migrants are still thought to have made the crossing yesterday, many brought in to Dover. The total for the year is predicted to hit 25,000 in the coming days.
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
More protests held outside migrant hotels across UK as anger over crisis continues to rise
Hundreds clashed outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex HOTELS STAND-OFF More protests held outside migrant hotels across UK as anger over crisis continues to rise MORE protests have been held outside migrant hotels across the country yesterday as anger over the issue continues to rise. Another demonstration was held nearby to the Brittania International Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London — which had been revealed earlier this week to be set to house asylum-seekers. Advertisement 4 Further protests have been held outside migrant hotels across the UK Credit: Gary Stone 4 A man is held by cops during the demonstration by The Bell Hotel, Epping Credit: LNP 4 The two groups of protesters in Epping face off against each other Credit: PA The large group of various ethnicities held a banner saying: 'Stop calling us far right. "Protect our women and children.' Meanwhile, rival groups clashed outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. Around 300 anti-migrant protesters had been kept in one fenced-off pen while around 500 in the pro-migrant group were in another, with cops between them. Advertisement Around 500 officers from 31 forces across England and Wales attended — with three arrests reported by Essex Police, including a woman on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. It was the latest incident in Epping since Ethiopian asylum-seeker Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu was accused of sexual assault. He has denied three charges. Elsewhere, around 250 protested near the Brook Hotel in Norwich, while more than 200 stood outside a migrant hotel in Altrincham, Gtr Manchester. Advertisement Other gatherings over the weekend have been reported in Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Leeds. Migrant hotel protests spread across the country with more planned today as cops clamp down on weekend of stand-offs 4 A demonstration was held nearby to the Brittania International Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London Credit: Gary Stone Four in 10 sex attack charges non-Brits Exclusive by Jack Elsom NEARLY four in ten people charged over sex attacks in London in the last seven years are foreign nationals, police figures show. Non-Brits are thought to be behind 2,809 out of 7,798 such crimes — 36 per cent — but make up less than a quarter of the city's population. A further 358 charged are of unknown nationality, meaning the foreigner total may be higher. Brits accounted for 4,631 charges. The largest cohort of foreign suspects were Romanian at 308, but Afghans are the most prolific by share of population at 89. The Centre for Migration Control obtained figures on nationalities of those charged with sex offences since 2018. It said: 'The spike in sexual offences against women and girls is directly attributable to our open borders.' The Home Office said: 'We continue to deport foreign nationals who commit heinous crimes in the UK.'
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Irish Sun
More protests held outside migrant hotels across UK as anger over crisis continues to rise
MORE protests have been held outside migrant hotels across the country yesterday as anger over the issue continues to rise. Another demonstration was held nearby to the Brittania International Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London — which had been revealed earlier this week to be Advertisement 4 Further protests have been held outside migrant hotels across the UK Credit: Gary Stone 4 A man is held by cops during the demonstration by The Bell Hotel, Epping Credit: LNP 4 The two groups of protesters in Epping face off against each other Credit: PA The large group of various ethnicities held a banner saying: 'Stop calling us far right. "Protect our women and children.' Meanwhile, rival groups clashed outside The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. Around 300 Advertisement READ MORE ON MIGRANT PROTESTS Around 500 officers from 31 forces across It was the He has denied three charges. Elsewhere, around 250 protested near the Brook Hotel in Norwich, while more than 200 stood outside a migrant hotel in Altrincham, Gtr Manchester. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Live Blog Exclusive Other gatherings over the weekend have been reported in Migrant hotel protests spread across the country with more planned today as cops clamp down on weekend of stand-offs 4 A demonstration was held nearby to the Brittania International Hotel in Canary Wharf, East London Credit: Gary Stone Four in 10 sex attack charges non-Brits Exclusive by Jack Elsom NEARLY four in ten people charged over sex attacks in London in the last seven years are foreign nationals, police figures show. Non-Brits are thought to be behind 2,809 out of 7,798 such crimes — 36 per cent — but make up less than a quarter of the city's population. A further 358 charged are of unknown nationality, meaning the foreigner total may be higher. Brits accounted for 4,631 charges. The largest cohort of foreign suspects were Romanian at 308, but Afghans are the most prolific by share of population at 89. The Centre for Migration Control obtained figures on nationalities of those charged with sex offences since 2018. It said: 'The spike in sexual offences against women and girls is directly attributable to our open borders.' The Home Office said: 'We continue to deport foreign nationals who commit heinous crimes in the UK.' Fury over Sharia law job advert A JOB ad for a 'Sharia law administrator' on the Department for Work and Pensions website sparked fury. Islamic Sharia law is followed by many Muslims around the world — though it is not accepted in the UK. The Manchester Sharia Council job pays £23,500 a year to help provide guidance on matrimonial matters under Sharia law. It requires a diploma or degree in Sharia law but only 'familiarity' with our legal system. Reform UK's Nigel Farage warned: 'Our country and its values are being destroyed'. Tory Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said: 'This is wrong. 'We only have one set of laws in the country. No other law should be recognised by the state.'
