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Daily Mail
19 minutes ago
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- Daily Mail
Fatboy Slim's Hove beachfront cafe slammed for his 'crazy' prices and 'shocking' waiting times
Fatboy Slim's beachfront café has come under fire for its 'crazy' prices and 'shocking' waiting times - less than a year after it suffered a rodent infestation following it being given a one out of five hygiene rating. The DJ, whose real name is Norman Cook, has owned the lease of the Big Beach The Big Beach Café on Kingsway, in his native Hove, near Brighton, after purchasing it from Sir Paul McCartney 's ex Heather Mills in 2013. However, the megastar, famed for hits such as Right Here, Right Now, faced calls last October to clean up the eatery after a series of stomach-turning images showed rodent droppings and a mouse trap on the surfaces. Despite seemingly giving the place a scrubbing up, evidenced by the most recent hygiene ratings being a much-improved four out of five, many locals and visitors are still not happy at the services being offered to them. Reviewing his experience online, Alwyn Frank said he waited 15 minutes for 'one black Americano' coffee. He continued: '[I] eventually asked where my coffee was and was met with a "Oh, I never got the ticket", from the person who took the order, who was standing next to her. Mr Frank said despite being offered a refund that it was 'genuinely shocking management' and that it was 'the third order that went wrong while waiting there'. He added: 'Any other location would have gone bust a long time ago.' The DJ (above) has owned the lease of the Big Beach The Big Beach Café after purchasing it from Sir Paul McCartney's ex Heather Mills in 2013 Last October the cafe suffered a rodent infestation and was given a one out of five hygiene rating - it has improved now after its latest inspection saw it awarded four out of five Another customer, Elena Spinelli, said she waited 'forty minutes for a burger and bagel', adding that the experience left her feeling 'unimpressed'. The spot has faced many setbacks in the decade since the hitmaker took charge, with instances of vandalism proving to be a setback. Last year's health probe also found that food was being stored at almost double the correct temperature. While health standards have improved in the ten months since, customers have been left fuming at the level of service, which they believe falls short of the mark. A visitor to the café, whose name was listed as Lewis, appeared to criticise the concentration of the establisment's workers who he accused of being distracted instead of making his order. He wrote: 'I understand you need to have some fun at work but do your job at the same time. Twenty minutes waiting for a coffee. Many customers have reviewed their visits to the Big Beach Café - reporting various experiences '[I] could see in everyone's face waiting they had had enough. Sort it out or you'll lose your customers.' Berengere Guery added: 'The prices are crazy, £10.60 for a black coffee and a breakfast bap. 'I wouldn't mind too much if the quality was amazing, but sadly not.' However, not all visitors agree with the scathing verdicts of the Big Beach Café. Evelyn Mathews said: 'Service was friendly, we sat outside in the sun and enjoyed our ice cream.' Agreeing with that sentiment, Jewel Vogel said the shop had 'great music, lovely staff and amazing food', adding: 'I would definitely come back, I would live here if I could.' 'Great cafe in a great location,' another quipped. 'What makes this place so good is the staff and community feel. 'They make you feel so welcome. Would highly recommend!'
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills locked in row with train passenger over her prosthetic leg
HEATHER Mills found herself locked in a row with a train passenger over her prosthetic leg. The businesswoman and former model, 57, was married to Beatles legend Paul McCartney from 2002 to 2008. 3 Heather told how she clashed with a fellow train passenger - who didn't realise that one of her legs is prosthetic. She said: "This is for everyone who travels on a train and is getting annoyed because of a tall leggy blonde who's having to stretch her leg out. "The reason for this is because you can't pull your leg right in because the underneath of the prosthetic cuts into the back of the leg. "So just think twice before you turn your nose up." Continuing, Heather said she "had a moany man" who had asked her to move her leg. She added: "I tried to explain and he wouldn't listen. "So I took my leg off - and he shut up." Heather spoke directly to the camera in her social media clip - which was recorded last weekend. Heather met Sir Paul McCartney at an awards ceremony in 1999. The pair appeared publicly together on her 32nd birthday and he proposed to her in July 2001. Piers Morgan reveals Paul McCartney's daughter's true feelings on Heather Mills McCartney divorce They were married in June 2002 in County Monaghan, Ireland, and had a daughter, Beatrice, a year later. They split in 2006, and an acrimonious divorce followed. Heather had been previously engaged to filmmaker Chris Terrill, media executive Marcus Stapleton and financier Raffaele Mincione. 3
Daily Mail
6 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills caught in train row with fellow passenger who accused her of taking up too much space with her prosthetic leg
Sir Paul McCartney 's ex-wife Heather Mills has revealed a train passenger accused her of taking up too much space with her prosthetic leg. The former model, who was married to the Beatles legend for six years until 2008, took to Instagram to share the awkward incident. Heather lost her left leg below the knee after being struck by a police motorcycle in London three decades ago and has been an outspoken advocate for amputee rights and prosthetic limb technology ever since her accident. Over the weekend, Heather revealed she was caught in a tense confrontation with a fellow passenger on the train after he objected to her stretching out her legs. Heather, 57, said the man made the comment about her leg, unaware that one of them was prosthetic - the result of her life-changing road accident in 1993. In the video, which was filmed from her seat on the South Western Railway train, Heather wore a red tracksuit and yellow-rimmed glasses. 'This is for everyone who travels on a train and is getting annoyed because of a tall leggy blonde who's having to stretch her leg out,' she began. 'The reason for this is because you can't pull your leg right in because the underneath of the prosthetic cuts into the back of the leg. 'So just think twice before you turn your nose up.' She continued: 'I just literally had a moany man who was asking me to move my leg. I tried to explain and he wouldn't listen. So I took my leg off - and he shut up.' In the video, recorded last weekend, she speaks calmly to the camera, holding up her hand in frustration as she recounts the bizarre exchange. Heather shot to global fame when she married Macca in 2002. The couple divorced in 2008 in a high-profile split that saw her awarded a £24.3 million settlement. Following the divorce, she has focused on her business ventures and activism, including founding a vegan food company and campaigning for animal rights and prosthetic innovation. She is now in a relationship with Mike Dickman, a film producer nearly two decades her junior. The couple were first linked in 2019 and have been seen together on several occasions, often appearing very loved up at public events. Heather has previously spoken of the daily challenges of living with a prosthetic leg, saying that comfort and mobility often require adjustments that the public may not immediately understand. In 2023, Heather was recognised as the fastest disabled female skier on the planet. She clocked in a staggering speed of 102.5mph (164.95 km/h) in Vars, southeast France, in 2015. The successful attempt by the former model was recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records. She began her competitive skiing career in 2010 at the age of 42, two years after her divorce from the legendary Beatle Sir Paul McCartney. Despite her advanced age, she went on to win 4 gold medals at the Skiing World Championship in Aspen in 2012 for the super giant slalom and downhill racing events. Skiing is the fastest non-motorised sport, and professionals can accelerate faster than most road cars. In her attempt, Mills went from a standing start to over 60mph in less than three seconds. On her record-breaking achievement, Heather said: 'I'm delighted to have finally made it into the book!' 'I just hope that this goes a little way to providing inspiration to those out there that have suffered similar injuries to my own and that they are able to use it as a source of inspiration to go on and achieve their own dreams and goals, whatever they may be.'
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Sir Paul McCartney's ex-wife Heather Mills, 57, looks smitten with her partner Mick Dickman, 39, during rare public appearance at The Flying Dutchman premiere in Vienna
Sir Paul McCartney 's ex-wife Heather Mills looked completely smitten with her partner Mick Dickman at The Flying Dutchman premiere in Vienna on Wednesday. The former model, 57, made a rare public appearance with the actor and producer, 39, at Quarry. The vegan activist exuded glamour in a glitzy black and gold jumpsuit which she teamed with statement sunglasses. Mick, who worked previously as a financer and sports executive, cut a casual display in a khaki green jacket and trousers. The couple, who were first linked in 2019, appeared to be going from strength to strength. Their love story began when Heather sent him flirty messages on a train journey between Kent and London. The Mail On Sunday reported at the time that Heather slipped the film producer her business card and also a note saying: 'I think you're hot. Email me.' A source said: 'Mike was sitting on his own having had a long, boozy lunch and Heather was sitting next to him playing a card game with her daughter Beatrice. 'Heather kept eyeing him up and just before the journey ended at London Bridge, she passed him a series of notes when her daughter wasn't looking. One said, 'I think you're hot. Email me.' Mike and Heather are said to have exchanged commitment rings just before Christmas 2024, but are reportedly not married or officially engaged. Their symbol of commitment came 13 years after her well-publicised divorce battle with Sir Paul, 81. Heather's boyfriend Mike viewed the exchange of commitment rings as an 'informal engagement' and the pair are in no hurry to get married, it was claimed. A source told The Sun: 'Heather and Mike are incredibly happy. It's so good to see a smile on her face again after a turbulent few years. 'They're completely in love. Heather has told pals he's the love of her life whilst, for his part, Mike adores her and is completely devoted. Their love story began when Heather sent him flirty messages on a train journey between Kent and London 'Heather's incredibly young at heart, and gets on with all his mates — their 17-year age gap really isn't an issue.' Heather split from Beatles legend Sir Paul in 2006, after four years of marriage and they share daughter Beatrice Milly McCartney, now 21. After her split, Heather sought a £125million settlement. But a High Court judge awarded her just a fifth of that sum – £24.3 million which she said she was 'very, very pleased with'. She was also awarded payments of £35,000 per annum, for a nanny and school costs for their daughter Beatrice. Mr Justice Bennett labelled her a 'less than impressive witness', who had exaggerated the extent of her wealth before she met the former Beatle. The activist had her leg amputated after a car accident in 1993 and was then diagnosed with Lyme disease after she returned from a mission in Cambodia with Katharine, Duchess of Kent in 1999. Heather previously revealed that she was forced to 'live off liquid food for three years' after contracting Lyme Disease. The illness left her with a 'burst appendix' and 'always in agony' after the removal of her gallbladder. She has long since credited her strict vegan diet for saving her life WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. The most common symptoms of the disease are fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash called erythema migrans. The disease can typically be treated by several weeks of oral antibiotics. But if left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, heart and nervous symptoms and be deadly. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE INFECTED? During the first three to 30 days of infection, these symptoms may occur: Fever Chills Headache Fatigue Muscle and joint aches Swollen lymph nodes Erythema migrans (EM) rash The rash occurs in approximately 80 per cent of infected people. It can expand to up to 12 inches (30 cm), eventually clearing and giving off the appearance of a target or a 'bull's-eye'. Later symptoms of Lyme disease include: Severe headaches and neck stiffness Additional rashes Arthritis with joint pain and swelling Facial or Bell's palsy Heart palpitations Problems with short-term memory Nerve pain
