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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The best fish and chip shop in Cornwall - as voted for by you
The Packet can reveal the winner of this year's Packet Fish and Chip Shop of the Year award. Readers were able to vote for their Cornwall favourite, with one establishment coming out on top after a shortlist was announced. And this year's title goes to Greg and Lou's in Redruth! Greg and Lou's in Redruth have been named Packet's Fish and Chip Shop of the Year (Image: Greg and Lou's) This isn't the first time Greg and Lou's has been acknowledged for its wonderful fish and chips. Earlier this year, the prestigious Fry Awards, which recognise the UK's leading fish and chip operators, named Greg and Lou's as one of its 50 Best Fish and Chip Takeaways across the UK. At the time, Greg and Lou thanked their 'lovely customers' and 'wonderful team'. They said: 'I would just like to thank our wonderful team for consistently working so hard.'This is the fourth year in a row we have been awarded a place in the Top 50 Fish & Chip takeaways in the UK. "This is a brilliant achievement. Greg and I are so proud of everyone. Thank you to all our lovely customers for your continued support.' We will run a follow-up article about the latest win for Greg and Lou's in the coming weeks. Runners-up for the Packet Fish and Chip Shop of the Year were Jon Fish and Chips (Wadebridge), Ben's Plaice (Looe), Fraser's Fish and Chips (Helston), Welcome Stranger (Bodmin), and Seasmiths in Town (Wadebridge).
Forbes
16-04-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Get Lit: Cannabis Infused Cocktails From Wellness Brand 1906 For 4/20
Smoking cocktail From medicinal to recreational use, cannabis has evolved, appearing in various forms such as sweet treats, gummies, pills, salves, creams and more. As the search for alternatives to alcohol consumption grows, cannabis-infused drinks are stepping into the limelight. The cannabis drink culture is a growing trend, with these beverages gaining popularity not only as a wellness alternative to alcohol but also as a social experience. Aside from being a trending alternative to normal alcoholic beverages, the popularity of the trend can also be attributed to a number of places legalizing it. The global cannabis beverages market is not just a future prospect. It's already made a significant impact with a market size of 2.04 billion in 2023. And this is just the beginning, as it is projected to grow to 117.05 billion by 2032. With a steadfast dedication to wellness, 1906 promotes the use of cannabis products for their health benefits. The brand is named after the last time cannabis was deemed acceptable as a beneficial medicine: the year 1906. 1906 Bliss Drops They have quite an impressive product line including sleep aids, stress relievers, pain relief, energy boosters, euphoric mood enhancers and even a little something to help with the libido. One of the other benefits is that all of 1906's products are fast-acting, vegan and gluten-free. They also contain zero sugar and calories. For anyone new to cannabis usage or diving into the world of micro dosing, they can be a solid and safe option. However, my personal favorite is the Off-Duty Cannabis Shots! Disclaimer: Before using any product, please consult your healthcare professional about potential interactions or other possible complications. Whether it's a refreshing lemonade, a creamy matcha or a cold glass of sweet tea, I've often found myself wanting a drink that's tailored to my taste. While pre-made canned beverages are convenient, they can lack that personal touch. Off-Duty, on the other hand, allows you to personalize your favorite drink, making it truly yours. 1906 Off Duty Drink Packet Off Duty, a flavorless cannabis shot, is a healthier alternative to traditional alcoholic beverages. It's designed to blend seamlessly into any drink, from your morning smoothie to your evening mocktail, and it's quick-acting, with effects in as little as 20 minutes. Although, in my experience, it felt even faster. And the best part? No more dealing with those pesky hangovers the next day. Each packet of Off Duty contains a gentle dose (5mg THC + 5mg CBD), ensuring a soothing state of calm and relaxation. The effects off these cannabis packs lasts abouto 45 minutes and the brand likens it to having a glass of wine or a light beer. It's just enough to take the edge off and helps you loosen up a bit. However, I still highly encourage (see what I did there? Ha ha) to consume Off Duty in a safe space, as everyone's body can have different effects. It may feel strange to have a holiday dedicated to the consumption of marijuana, but this Sunday, or April 20, that's precisely what millions will be celebrating. If you're looking for something new to spice it up, consider leaning into the cannabis drink culture and trying one of these high-quality and delicious recipes from 1906's Off Duty. Espresso Tonic Shirley Temple Mocktail However you choose to celebrate 4/20, we hope it's a blast!
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
First woman executed in state, Virginia Christian story presented in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The story of Virginia Christian, the first woman in Virginia to be executed more than a century ago, was retold in a living documentary Monday at the Hampton History Museum. 'The Tragic Case of Virginia Christian: A True Crime Exploration' is a new theater-in-the-round dramatic experience from playwright Marie St. Clair, in which she shares Christian's story, featuring actors reenacting the historical events surrounding the crime, followed by a guided discussion led by Dr. Colita Nichols Fairfax. Christian was convicted of murdering her employer, Ida Belote, when she was 16, and was the only woman executed by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the 20th century. According to a biography of her at the Library of Virginia, she worked as a washer woman in Hampton to support her paralyzed mother. After a two-day trial in April 1912, she was convicted of murdering her White employer and was sentenced to death. She was executed on the day after her 17th birthday — Aug. 16. She was the only woman in Virginia between 1908, when the General Assembly had centralized executions at the Virginia State Penitentiary, and 2010, when another woman, Teresa Lewis, was executed for murder before the state abolished capital punishment 11 years later. Fairfax shared insights into Hampton's societal culture in 1912, with the performance and discussion a blend of historical reenactment and historical analysis. The program was presented in a partnership with the city's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 'Luther Chambers, that's my legal name — I portray Henry Christian, Virginia Christian's father,' Chambers said. 'I get a call from Dr. Jerome Lee. He's a former member of my church, and he's now a pastor of his own church. 'Then he says, 'I wanted to talk to you about that post you dropped the other day.' … He said, 'We got a show coming up.' He says, 'That's a relative of mine. … I am the great-great-nephew of Virginia Christian. It's his mother's great aunt.' Sandra Lee Packet, a great-niece of Virginia Christian on her mother's side, shared her memories. 'Now, the picture that I've got, this is my grandma, Virginia's sister,' Packet said, pointing to a photo on the left. 'And this is my mother.' In looking at a photo of Virginia Christian, Packet said she looked afraid. 'She looked like she realized she had to accept it, because there wasn't a choice,' Packet said. Director Marie St. Claire said when she saw Virginia Christian's photo, 'and the … hopelessness in her eyes, I was like, 'I'm going to tell your story.'' 'What happens when you're just a regular girl, 16-years-old in 1912,' St. Claire said, 'your days consist of washing clothes for people. So, somehow this everyday experience escalates to — we go from a disagreement to a murder.' Packet said no one denied that she did it. 'The whole thing was, she didn't have a choice, and at 17, she could have been in jail,' Packet said. 'And they could [have] sent her to prison.' St. Claire said that due to the prominence of the Belote family, they wanted Virginia Christian executed. 'The governor said right from the start, 'she was guilty. It was a heinous crime,' the worst crime he had ever heard of,' St. Claire said. 'Her mother had a heartfelt letter that she sent to the governor begging for them to commute her sentence. Nobody was trying to get her off. Everybody knew that she did commit this crime. However, commute her sentence to life in prison, as opposed to being executed.' Said Chambers: 'All of it is tragic — the relationship maybe not so good because of the timeframe, the era, but what if there was better communication. Would this woman have survived? Would she be electrocuted? St. Claire said in spite of the crime, she wanted to answer a key question. St. Claire said that even though Virginia Christian did commit this murder, 'my question that I was trying to answer was 'what is the positive thing that can come from this? What is something that we can learn from this?'' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
