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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
New Forest donkeys spark backlash from furious locals after raiding council wheelie bins for leftover food
Donkeys in the New Forest have sparked a furious backlash from locals after the animals have been found raiding council wheelie bins for leftover food. Residents living in the National Park in Hampshire are demanding that their council be fined as an ongoing row between locals and the authority surrounding bins persists. Tory-run New Forest District Council [NFDC] caused uproar earlier this year by introducing food waste bins. Since the expensive rollout, which cost the authority £5.6million between April and June, the forest's free-roaming animals have been eating from them. Although they are common across the UK, homes in the New Forest have never had them. Brian Tarnoff is part of an association helping protect the New Forest, and he is urging neighbours to 'tally up' every donkey seen chomping on scraps during bin collection day. He argues this data could then be used to fine the NFDC for violating a bylaw banning the feeding of livestock. New pictures show even more instances of 'feeding frenzies' as the free-roaming donkeys, of which there are 200 in the Forest, gather around toppled over food waste bins and feast on the contents. As well as donkeys, other animal which roam free in the forest, such as ponies, are also joining in on the feast left outside on bin collection days Some members of the equine breed can even be seen eating the bright green bin liners themselves, a huge choking hazard. Mark Timbrell, from the village of Sway, said he had to pull one of the plastic bags out of the mouth of a baby donkey. He said: 'I had to physically pull a green waste bag out of a baby donkey's mouth - it had approximately two thirds of the bag in its mouth and would have choked. 'I then cleared up all the waste and put the bins behind a gate. This will happen time and time again. It's dangerous. 'I reported the incident to Forestry England, who also believe this is now a danger to livestock.' There are concerns that the discarded scraps could spread diseases such as foot and mouth or African swine flu among livestock which would be catastrophic for farmers. The controversy began with the delivery of new plastic caddies for leftovers and wheelie bins for general waste - common in most of the country - to homes across the national park between April and June. The new containers have already been delivered to homes in Brockenhurst, New Milton, Lymington, and surrounding areas, with those in and around Ringwood, Fordingbridge, and Hyde will receive them from October, and those in Totton, Lyndhurst and Lepe getting them in March 2026. NFDC told residents that these bins, which are supposedly livestock proof, must be kept outside of property boundaries, unlike the old system where waste was kept in sacks behind gates and therefore away from animals. Some fear the problem will only worsen in the coming months as the pannage season begins in autumn, when pigs are released into the New Forest to feed on acorns and other fallen nuts - but this year they may be more drawn to the food waste. Sarah Neild, chair of the 168-year-old New Forest Association, told the Verderers' court that the instructions from the local council have been 'totally inconsistent'. She said: 'In the past, New Forest District Council as part of the Shared New Forest Project, agreed with the Verderers and the Commoners' Defence Association that waste bags should be placed inside the gate or cattle grid of New Forest properties. 'As a resident of Brockenhurst, I find the New Forest District Council guidance totally inconsistent. 'The website says one thing and leaflets distributed to residents says another. The latter says bins should be placed at your property boundary - that could be within your gate. 'However, online guidance says it should be beyond the gate - inconsistency is also evident in New Forest District Council's public space protection order against feeding stock, and their own actions which do just that.' She added that the change in receptacle shouldn't mean switching where bins are stored and that the 'so called' locks to prevent livestock getting in are 'totally inadequate'. The Verderers' court 'regulates and protects the New Forest's unique agricultural commoning practices'. Andrew Parry-Norton, chair of the Commoners' Defence Association, has raised concerns about the impact panage season will have on the food waste concern and urged talks to sort the issue before it begins in September The Commoners' are a more than thousand-year-old body made up of locals with the right to graze their animals, including the 200 free-roaming donkeys, in the national park. He said: 'We now have a problem that needs a very fast solution; soon pannage season will start and pigs will be even quicker in opening the bins than the donkeys. 'Urgent discussions need to take place involving all interested parties, maybe suspending the separation of waste food from general waste until the problem is solved.' In a statement, the New Forest District Council said the new system was a 'big step forward' in managing the area's waste and would make things more 'environmentally responsible'. A spokesperson said: 'The waste collection service is undergoing a major transformation, including new vehicles and different waste containers, plus the re-routed collection rounds so that they become more operationally efficient. 'These changes are all to bring the service up to date with modern practices, so that the recycling rate for the area can increase... 'Thank you to residents in the first phase for their participation in the new system, now still only five weeks in, and continued patience and support towards our staff during this period of major change. 'These changes are a big step forward in how we manage waste across the New Forest and are helping us build a more efficient and environmentally responsible service for the long term.' Some who are still on the old system of refuse sacks have also reported problems with weeks of missed bin collections as there is now confusion between the different areas. Households in the national park have been given a 23-litre brown outdoor food waste recycling caddy and a five-litre grey indoor food waste recycling caddy. The council said food waste will be taken to an anaerobic digestion facility where it will be used to create fertiliser and renewable energy.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Anupam Kher's Tanvi The Great Faces Tough Fight From Saiyaara, Earns Rs 40 Lakh
Tanvi The Great struggles to make an impact on the opening day at the box office. Anupam Kher's second directorial venture, Tanvi The Great, after over two decades of directing Om Jai Jagdish, opened at the box office on July 18. The heartfelt movie struggled to make an impact on Friday. Produced by the actor's production house, titled Anupam Kher Studio and NFDC, the film earned around Rs. 40 lakh at the domestic box office, reported Sacnilk. After falling short of expectations, the drama eyes for a word-of-mouth boost. According to the same report by the industry tracker, Tanvi The Great had an overall 14.41 per cent Hindi occupancy on its opening day. While the highest occupancy was observed during the night shows at about 24.47 per cent, it was interestingly followed by the morning shows at 13.29 per cent. Next were the evening shows at approximately 11.93 per cent and the lowest occupancy was recorded during the afternoon shows at around 7.93 per cent. Additionally, the report claimed that it was not in the four major metropolitan cities, which witnessed the maximum occupancy. Instead, the major collection came from Chennai at 61.50 per cent, followed by Bhopal at 34.50 per cent and Lucknow at 20.33 per cent. Written and directed by Anupam Kher, Tanvi The Great stars the actor as Colonel Pratap Raina. Besides him, the movie features Shubhangi Dutt as the titular character, Iain Glen as Michael Simmons, Boman Irani as Raja Sahab, and Jackie Shroff as Brigadier Joshi, Arvind Swami as Major Srinivasan, Pallavi Joshi as Vidya Raina, Karan Tacker as Captain Samar Raina, Nassar as Brigadier KN Rao and Joanna Ashka as Joanna Ciosek. The film revolves around Tanvi Raina, a 21-year-old woman with autism spectrum disorder. She lives with her mother, Vidya Raina and grandfather, Colonel Pratap Raina. After she learns about her deceased Indian Army father's dream to salute the flag at Siachen Glacier, Tanvi embarks on a journey to fulfil the wish. Despite a path filled with all sorts of hardships, Tanvi becomes determined and joins the army. What happens next is inspirational to audiences. The 160-minute movie's cinematography credits go to Keiko Nakahara, while the editing was done by Tushar Parekh. The soulful music score was done by MM Keeravani. The film is distributed by Excel Entertainment and AA Films and was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 50 crore. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors," the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 23:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Print
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Print
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors,' the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Pink Villa
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Tanvi The Great Day 1 India Box Office: Anupam Kher's film opens at Rs 30 lakh, gets affected by Saiyaara
Tanvi The Great has released in theaters today. Directed by Anupam Kher, the drama film stars himself alongside Shubhangi Dutt. It delves into the story of Tanvi Raina, a 21-year-old woman battling with autism. Tanvi The Great has opened to a low start at the box office as it gets affected by Saiyaara's wave. Tanvi The Great earns Rs 30 lakh on Day 1 Produced by Anupam Kher Studio and NFDC, Tanvi The Great had a poor opening at the box office today. The Anupam Kher and Shubhangi Dutt starrer has collected Rs 30 lakh net business on the first day. Tanvi The Great relies on word of mouth to reach even decent numbers. Kher's directorial lacks potential to bring good business. It also has a genre limitations. Tanvi The Great clashes with Saiyaara Also featuring Jackie Shroff, Pallavi Joshi, Boman Irani, and others, Tanvi The Great has clashed with Saiyaara at the box office. The opening day collection of the Anupam Kher movie has been affected by the strong wave of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's film. Speaking of which, the intense musical romantic drama opened at Rs 20 crore today. In Tanvi The Great, Anupam Kher is cast as Col. Pratap Raina, the grandfather of Tanvi Raina. Pallavi Joshi plays the role of Tanvi's mother, Vidya. Anupam Kher's work front Anupam Kher was recently seen in Anurag Basu's directorial, Metro In Dino alongside Neena Gupta. Kher made his acting debut with the 1984 film, Saaransh. He is best known for movies like Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karma, The Kashmir Files, and many more. Tanvi The Great in theaters Tanvi The Great plays in cinemas from today, July 18. You can book your tickets from the online ticket booking web portals or grab them from the counter itself. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
