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AU Financial Review
14 hours ago
- General
- AU Financial Review
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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Daily Mirror
Desperate locals complain convenience store smells like 'fish and death'
Locals say inconsiderate parking, dumped rubbish, and planning issues have made life unbearable around Best Foods Mega - with the smell of 'fish and death' driving residents mad Furious residents living close to a convenience store say they are at breaking point with the chaos, rubbish and a stench of "fish and death". The former Phythian pub on Farnworth Street in Kensington, Liverpool, is now operating as Best Foods Mega, and a wave of complaints has prompted a Liverpool Council investigation. Locals say inconsiderate parking, dumped rubbish, and planning issues have made life unbearable. "People are living in this forced situation," one neighbour told the Liverpool Echo. Among the most vocal is Andrew Rowe, whose parents live nearby. He's been sending weekly emails to council officials, including council leader Cllr Liam Robinson, sharing photos of cars clogging pavements and loading bays. A manager at Best Foods Mega said they are aware of the concerns and cooperating with the investigation, telling The Mirror they are "working very hard to sort the problems". Mr Rowe, who has sent almost a year's worth of correspondence to the Cunard Building, said issues began in 2022. He explained: "I can't remember a time when it wasn't as bad as it is now." Problems included the smell emanating from the fishmonger and takeaway, with Mr Rowe likening the scent to "death and fish at night". He added: "In my job, I've smelt death and a couple of times it was exactly the same." Residents have called the area "the worst street in the city". Mr Rowe said: "People are living in this forced situation, the thing we struggle against is that it's so popular. It doesn't serve a purpose for us here as a community." Due to its popularity, the shop often finds itself surrounded by parked cars, despite the business putting up signs encouraging people not to leave their cars in an anti-social fashion. Mr Rowe said his family had sometimes struggled to get out of their front gate, because of the number of cars left in the road. He said: "There's disgraceful mess left by customers after they've eaten at the takeaway, which they treat as a street vendor. This is a residential street, not a high street or public restaurant." Neighbour Roy Linney, who lives opposite the shop with his wife, Mo, said: "It's constant, seven days a week, from 8am we hear noise, things being loaded right into the night, it's full on." Mr Linney added that he felt frustrated at the lack of action from Liverpool Council. "Everything feels totally drawn out. The way rubbish has been dumped we've seen a big increase in rats, flies and mess like that," he said. In December last year, a planning application was rejected for a three-story extension to the building to incorporate nine flats as well as amendments to the building. According to a design and access statement attached to the application, the business sought to "modernise to accommodate a variety of retail units, including a takeaway restaurant, fishmonger, butcher, clothing store, and jewellery shop, each with ample stockroom storage within the commercial unit." It said the proposed works would "have a positive impact on the local community and economy. By revitalising the commercial scene and providing essential amenities, we will attract new businesses and customers to the area, boosting foot traffic and revitalizing the local commercial scene". This was rejected by city planners who said the development would be "excessive and harmful to the residential amenity and character of the areas due to the associated deliveries, customer visits and comings and goings linked to the nine residential flats". A spokesperson for the city council said it continues to monitor the situation through its enforcement task group. The authority said representatives from its planning, environmental health, highways and parking services teams are "actively engaged in assessing and responding to issues raised by residents". Among these are the failed planning application, resident complaints about a hot food counter and use of the building, and a structure within a council-owned alleyway. Weekly site monitoring has been undertaken, with city council officials reaching out to shop staff to discuss operational impacts on the surrounding area. The spokesperson said: "To ensure swift and robust action, enforcement measures are being applied where necessary. Highways has issued a notice regarding the unauthorised alleyway structure; Environmental Health continues to monitor activities at the fishmongers for any potential nuisance issues such as smells, noise, and waste; and Parking Services is visiting the location to enforce regulations." In the last year, nine penalty charge notices have been issued around the business, while planning officers have begun a review of developments on site "following concerns that unauthorised work has begun upstairs". The spokesperson said it was "important to maintain an open dialogue with both residents and local businesses". The statement added: "Residents are encouraged to continue to report any concerns through official channels as this will ensure proper case documentation and further enforcement where appropriate. "Liverpool Council remains dedicated to upholding planning and environmental standards while ensuring that any actions taken are fair and proportionate. Multiple teams from the council will continue to work collaboratively to address any ongoing concerns regarding this business and the surrounding area." A manager at Best Foods Mega told the Mirror the store was working with the council, community officer, highway officer, and environment officers and talking to them personally. He said: "We are working very hard to sort the problems." In response to parking complaints, he said they have brought in security from 3 to 7pm to control parking. The manager also said the store did "not smell like fish", as it was sold in a closed area of the store, but could possibly smell on delivery days.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Fox Sports
Leading Andretti Duo Looks To Pull Away from Pack in Motor City
INDYCAR Andretti Global rookie Lochie Hughes has delivered one of the most consistent starts to an INDY NXT by Firestone season in recent memory. The 2024 USF Pro 2000 champion is the only driver to finish on the podium in all four races this year, a feat that would usually earn him the top spot in the points standings. But teammate Dennis Hauger has been even more dominant. SEE: Event Details Hauger, also a rookie, has won three of the season's first four events, drawing comparisons to NTT INDYCAR SERIES driver Alex Palou for his clinical performances. Hauger's only blemish came in Race 1 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course doubleheader, where early contact with Callum Hedge sent him off track. Despite rejoining at the back of the 21-car field, Hauger salvaged an eighth-place finish. Hughes went on to win that race. As the series heads into the Detroit Grand Prix, Hauger leads the standings by 15 points over Hughes. The rookie battle resumes at 10:30 a.m. ET Sunday, airing on FS1 and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Andretti Dominance Faces Rowe Threat in Detroit Andretti Global has established a firm grip on INDY NXT by Firestone, winning 13 of the last 15 races dating back to Race 2 of the 2023 Indianapolis weekend. That run includes a win on the streets of Detroit last year by eventual series champion Louis Foster, and the team remains undefeated in 2025 – 4-for-4 through the opening stretch of the season. But as the series heads back to Detroit, another emerging force could disrupt that momentum: Myles Rowe. Driving for ABEL Motorsports, Rowe has quietly built a consistent start to the season. After opening the year with back-to-back fourth-place finishes at St. Petersburg and Barber Motorsports Park, Rowe surged with twin third-place results at the IMS road course earlier this month – his first career INDY NXT podiums. Now third in the championship standings, 53 points behind Hauger, Rowe enters Detroit with pace and experience. He finished fourth here last season with HMD Motorsports. Rowe looms as a serious contender, aiming to spoil the Andretti streak and insert himself into the title conversation. Collet Battles to Keep Pace Last year's INDY NXT Rookie of the Year, Caio Collet, arrived in 2025 with high hopes after a strong 2024 campaign that saw him finish third in points and claim a victory at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Returning to HMD Motorsports, the Brazilian driver set realistic championship goals. However, this season has proved challenging. Collet sits fourth in the standings, 70 points adrift of Hauger, and trails teammate Rowe by 17 points for third place. The adage 'it's getting late early' seems fitting as Andretti Global's rookies, Hauger and Hughes, pull away in the points battle. Collet showed flashes of speed, finishing runner-up to Foster in Detroit last season and again securing second place in the first IMS road course race this May. He also stood on the podium with a third-place finish in St. Petersburg. Yet a mechanical failure at Barber Motorsports Park, which relegated him to 19th, combined with a fifth-place finish in the IMS doubleheader finale have put him in a tough position. To keep championship hopes alive, Collet needs to transform podium appearances into victories—and do so consistently. Who Will Rise as Weekend's Breakout Story? While Andretti Global's rookies dominate the headlines, a clutch of drivers and teams are quietly building momentum and could emerge as the weekend's underdog story at Detroit. Jordan Missig impressed with a career-best sixth-place finish in St. Petersburg, driving the No. 48 ABEL Motorsports entry. His teammate, Jack William Miller, showed grit with a climb to ninth in Race 1 at the IMS road course. Meanwhile, Chip Ganassi Racing's Niels Koolen earned a career-best sixth a day later, signaling growth across the board. Evagoras Papasavvas turned heads with a stunning series debut, qualifying third and finishing second at Barber Motorsports Park for HMD Motorsports. One name to watch closely this weekend is ABEL Motorsports' Callum Hedge. The 2023 fourth-place points finisher and Detroit podium veteran sits eighth in the standings with just a single top-five finish this year, a fourth-place effort in Race 1 at IMS. Could Sunday's race mark his maiden INDY NXT victory? Pressure looms from HMD Motorsports teammates Josh Pierson and Liam Sceats. Pierson ranks sixth, riding a streak of four consecutive top-10 finishes, the best run he's had since 2023. That year, he put together five straight top-10s. Sceats, just 19, has quickly found his footing. After an 18th-place INDY NXT debut at St. Petersburg, he's not finished worse than eighth since. Adding to the intrigue, HMD Motorsports swept the inaugural Detroit weekend in 2023 with first career wins by Reece Gold and Nolan Siegel. History suggests the team could be primed for another strong showing this year. Track Specs: 1.645-mile, nine-turn street circuit Qualifying Record: Louis Foster, 1:05.1079, 90.957 mph, June 1, 2024 Push To Pass Parameters: 150 seconds of total time with a maximum time of 15 seconds per activation. recommended
Time of India
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Move over Hollywood! The Mar-a-Lago face is now the gold standard in plastic surgery, doctors say
The 'Mar-a-Lago face' is becoming popular as many people are now getting plastic surgery to look like Ivanka Trump . Dr. Norman Rowe is a plastic surgeon with clinics in New York, the Hamptons, and Palm Beach. He says the trend really blew up around 6 months ago, as per reports. Earlier, people wanted to look like celebrities. Now they want to look like politicians. In rich areas like Palm Beach and parties at Mar-a-Lago, many people are starting to look the same. Dr. Rowe says places like Everglades Club and Breakers have a crowd that cares a lot about looks, because it's always hot, they can't hide under clothes, as mentioned in the report by Daily Mail. The 'Mar-a-Lago face' means full lips, sharp cheekbones, big eyes, and smooth foreheads that don't wrinkle. As per reports, on a daily basis Dr. Rowe sees up to 15 people and most of them want Ivanka Trump's face. But he tells patients that not everyone can get that exact look, it depends on their body and features. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here To Read More - micro segmentation software Expertinspector Click Here Undo Popular treatments include Botox , fillers, jaw or chin implants. Thread lifts are less intense than regular facelifts and need less recovery time. These treatments are expensive. Around $500 to $3,000 is what Rowe charges for a Botox. Fillers cost $500 to $5,000, and it can go out to six figures for a full face-lift. And the treatments aren't one-time. Botox lasts 3 to 4 months. Lip fillers need touch-ups every 6 to12 months. Some women in their late 50s and 60s are now getting second face-lifts. Dr. Alemi says these second facelifts have gone up by 30% compared to last year, as per the report by The Post. Live Events FAQs: Q1. What is the " Mar-a-Lago face "? It's a plastic surgery look in which the lips are big, cheekbones are high, bigger eyes, and smooth soft skin on the forehead. Q2. Why is Ivanka Trump's new face becoming famous? She's seen as stylish and polished, and many admire her facial features.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Americans are getting plastic surgery to look like THIS Trump family member, reveals surgeon
Image credits: Getty Images While fillers may be off the table for now, plastic surgery is always on it with one or the other person looking to look like a face that is every other day plastered on the covers. Now, a plastic surgeon is revealing a new demand he has been facing, where his patients are looking to get a face similar to a Trump family member. Dr Norman Rowe, who practices in Manhattan, the Hamptons and Palm Beach expanded to Florida after the pandemic. However, the board-certified plastic surgeon revealed that it was six months ago when he really "saw the big difference." Dr Mark Epstein, a dual-board certified surgeon in New York City first noticed a surge in his business during the summer of 2024 when the support for Trump after a failed attempt at his life. 'I noticed things were really starting to pick up … And what I was getting a sense is, is that there was a sudden change in consumer confidence, I have no other way to explain it,' said Epstein to the Post. People supporting MAGA are starting to look similar and there's more than just merchandise behind it. 'You go to Everglades Club in Palm Beach, you go to the Breakers, you're going to find that group of people who are put together. They take care of themselves. They want to look good,' Rowe said. 'It's a very outdoor-oriented lifestyle and it's always warm, so you can't layer up and cover up with a turtleneck sweater.' Now, everyone has what the doctors define as a "Mar-a-Lago-Face" which consists of full lips, chiselled cheekbones, wide eyes and smooth, taut foreheads that seldom wrinkle. Who do Americans want to look like? Image credits: Getty Images Well, it's not that surprising that Americans want to look like the most popular and beautiful member of the Trump family, none other than Trump's second child and daughter, Ivanka Trump . Rowe revealed that his Palm Beach office sees up to 15 clients a day, looking to get Ivanka Trump's face. However, a complete copy is impossible as the doctors have to work with what they are offered. 'If they say, 'I like her lips,' I can give you the lips, or the nose, but you have to have something to work with,' Rowe explained. 'If someone comes in, and they're 4-foot-11, 200 pounds, that's obviously not happening.' Not only Ivanka Trump, according to Rowe, but his older clients also want to look like the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, who they think looks "wonderful"
