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Daily Mail
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Antiques Roadshow expert gets a nasty shock after realising he's ALLERGIC to guest's precious item - before gasping 'I need to keep it at arm's length!'
An Antiques Roadshow expert got a nasty shock after discovering he was allergic to one guest's rare item, leaving him exclaiming, 'I'm going to have to keep this at arm's length!' During a vintage episode filmed at Liverpool's Sefton Park Palm House, hopefuls queued up to have their prized possessions examined by show regulars including Marc Allum, Ronnie Archer Morgan and Wayne Colquhoun. The installment featured a medal awarded to one of the first men to land on D-Day, a stately stool used at Queen Elizabeth II's coronation and ticket stubs from the iconic 1966 World Cup final. But expert Matthew Haley was stunned when a guest unveiled one of the earliest vials of penicillin ever produced, dating back to Christmas Eve in 1945. The penicillin, made at a factory in Speke, Liverpool, was thought to be one of the very first batches of the antibiotic. As Matthew noticed the label, he backed off and said: 'I'm going to have to keep this at arm's length as I am actually allergic to penicillin. 'So, I'll keep that safely away from me. But it's not just any bottle of penicillin, is it?' The guest then explained how the item came to be in his possession, revealing he had prevented it from going into a skip at the instruction of his manager. The guest rescued it when he himself worked for the factory in which it was created. 'I worked at that factory. I was in the human resources department, and the department had a small archive of articles from back when the factory first started,' he remembered. 'A new manager came along into the HR department and said "We're not running a museum, we're running a pharmaceutical business. Arrange for a skip and have them disposed of." 'And I said to him, "Can I keep some of those items for my own because I really don't think they should go in a skip."' The guest managed to rescue the vial along with an old visitors' book, which even recorded a visit from Alexander Fleming, the scientist who discovered penicillin. The guest had no idea just how much the find was worth, admitting he thought it might fetch only around £200. But he was taken aback when Matthew delivered a far higher valuation. 'We've got your story. You were there, you rescued it. But for me it just lacks that little letter or that little certificate from the time that would really have said "This was the very first." 'I think it's an absolutely fantastic story. Because of the interest in healthcare, I do think if you put this into auction, I would expect it to make probably between £2,000 and £4,000,' he told him. 'Wow, I thought it'd be worth about £200,' the guest replied. 'It's fantastic,' said Matthew. 'I'm keeping it at arm's length, but I love it.'
BBC News
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Concerns as park left 'churned up' after BBC Radio 1 event
Part of a city park has been left damaged, with grass and paths "churned up by vehicles" after a music event was held there, a local councillor has Park in Liverpool hosted the three-day BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend over the May Bank Holiday days on from the event, local people have been sharing photographs online of the damage to grass and City Council said "the damage was not extensive" but the BBC was responsible for any repairs. BBC Radio 1 has been contacted for comment. Opposition councillor Liberal Democrat Richard Kemp said he was concerned about the scale of the damage."I'm concerned about the grass and any gouging effects and trees pushed back or damaged during the installation of security fencing," he said. Mr Kemp, a councillor for nearby Penny Lane, added he had requested a report from the council to look at the impact to the local area and the environment.A city council representative said site walks had already taken place and a plan was "currently being pulled together which will provide a timescale for the repairs". "The damage is not extensive and the reinstatement work will be carried out by Liverpool Street Scene Ltd," it added. In 2024 the city became the world's first Accelerator City for climate action, under UN Climate Change's Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action city council representative said the authority had worked with external specialists to monitor the impact of the Big Weekend event, which included the "impact on the environment and sustainability" and would share those finding once a report has been written "in the coming months". Regular Sefton Park user Adam said he thought he damage was "minimal" and said it was "no worse than on a campsite where tents have been".A local resident, who did not want to be named, said she thought the grass had been protected "really well" and the event had been well organised."There was hardly any traffic disruption and not much noise," she said."The streets were fairly clean after, much cleaner than after a lot of other events. I thought it was really good for the city." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Kate Moss fans stunned as supermodel ‘spotted at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend' – but all is not what it seems
KATE Moss fans were stunned when the supermodel was 'spotted at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend' - but all was not what it seems. Some of the biggest names in music headed to Sefton Park for the weekend, including Mel C, Tom Grennan, Lola Young and Natasha Bedingfield. 4 But fans were even more dazzled by a famous celebrity that appeared in the crowd. Dressed in a black t-shirt, denim cut offs and cowboy boots - fans were convinced supermodel Kate Moss had turned up to enjoy the festival vibe. However, things were not as they seemed because the stunning beauty was in fact the lovely Denise Ohnona. Denise, 44, works as a lookalike for Kate Moss, who recently was found to have the most physically perfect face, according to the Golden Ratio theory. But even though, Denise uses her own name on TikTok which categorically states "I am not Kate Moss" - fans still couldn't believe it. After seeing Denise's post which showed her dancing at the festival, fans were still left baffled. "Wait is this not Kate Mosse!!" exclaimed one fan. "I refuse to believe this isn't Kate Moss !!" added another. One confused fan said: "The comments are saying that this isn't Kate Moss so I've watched the video 5 times and I'm absolutely baffled! "If this isn't Kate Moss, then who the hell is it and is she cashing in on this skill?!" Kate Moss is officially the most beautiful of all supermodels, according to science Denise explained: "I work as a lookalike but never get rich from it. I'm not actually Kate so don't get paid like Kate for jobs." But still fans were confused - despite being on Denise's actual account. "It is Kate Moss isn't it?" asked another. To which Denise once again replied: "No it's me." But the comments kept on coming with many still questioning if the video was really of the supermodel. "Wait is this Kate Moss?! I'm convinced it is" said another fan. And another cheekily suggested: "Maybe this is why we all think Kate Moss looks amazing for her age. "We've all just been spotting Denise out and about." Despite having worked as a lookalike for the glamorous supermodel since 2017, Denise has admitted she still struggles with self-esteem. The blonde beauty told Fabulous: 'For me, it is so so flattering that I even get to be a lookalike for Kate Moss. 'Personally I've never thought I was beautiful. I didn't like how I looked different. 'I had wide set eyes and still to this day I don't think I'm beautiful.' Meanwhile, Kate, 51, used to be a regular at Glastonbury— but her daughter Lila, 22, is now taking centre stage as the family representative. Lila has admitted that she raids her supermodel mum's wardrobe — to find outfits to wear at Glastonbury Festival. Kate was last seen attending Glastonbury back in 2023 when she was pictured watching Primal Scream from the side of the Pyramid Stage. 4
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Radio 1's Big Weekend Liverpool: In pictures
Music lovers packed out Liverpool's Sefton Park for Radio 1's Big three days, an estimated 100,000 music fans came to enjoy around 100 performances across four Friday Tom Grennan headlined and he had lots of guest stars joining him on stage. During his set, he was joined on stage by famous Liverpudlian, Mel C from the 90s girl-band the Spice in the group as Sporty Spice, true to her nickname she wore a Liverpool football shirt. While you might be expecting cheers from a hometown crowd - she was booed by some for wearing the meanwhile, said he was "restoring the balance" as he wore a blue Everton top, the city's other famous football club. Another surprise was YouTuber KSI joining Grennan."We're about to go wild for this," Grennan promised before KSI entered the stage to cheers from fans. He wasn't the only one making an unexpected appearance either! Ed Sheeran thrilled fans with a shock performance on the New Music Stage, telling the crowd: "I'm glad you turned up. I know this was a secret."But as it wasn't able to contain as big an audience as the main stage, some fans were left disappointed that they didn't get to see his set. One person who was playing the main stage was Myles Smith, who will also have a busy summer playing at Glastonbury and Wembley as well as supporting Ed Sheeran on his 26-year-old who earlier this year won the Rising Star Brit Award, was thrilled to be there."It's wild," he told the BBC. "Main stage at Big Weekend is huge for me - it's one of those pinch-me moments."I'm just trying to take it all in and enjoy the ride." But for other fans, their highlight was seeing Jade Thirwall - the former Little Mix star turned solo artist. She performed some of her solo hits including Angel of My Dreams and Fantasy, but she also paid tribute to her bandmates as well, playing some of their biggest songs. She told the crowd: "This is my first ever solo show and I promise you, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else or with anyone else tonight. Wow this is incredible. "Now because it is my first show I want it to be extra special and a night I'll never forget."Did you watch any of the Big Weekend? Who were your favourite performers? Let us know in the comments below...
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Radio 1's Big Weekend: Five takeaways from 'Scouse Coachella'
Music lovers, you made season has arrived, getting off to a loud and lively start in Liverpool for Radio 1's Big 100,000 people flocked to Sefton Park for "Scouse Coachella", as it became known, enjoying around 100 acts across three days - and even a little sunshine between the what went down? Newsbeat spoke to artists and fans about the big talking points. 1. Sam Fender's hypersonic rise… ...is just getting started."This is the most nervous I've ever been and I have no idea why," Sam Fender told the crowd during his much-anticipated headline set on Saturday marked the start of a big summer for the North Shields singer-songwriter - the first of many huge shows across the country off the back of his latest album People may have been some teething problems and tech issues at points - he was seen struggling with his guitar connection at it didn't stop the crowd spontaneously chanting anthems like Seventeen Going Under and Hypersonic Missiles long after the songs had finished, bringing a smile to Fender's vulnerability and relatability is part of what makes him endearing to his followers. In some respects, he's an unlikely superstar - but he's about to become an even bigger fans Chevy and Emily - who became friends at a Sam Fender gig - it's his "local hero" vibe."Every time I see him it's the same excitement," Emily told Newsbeat. She's in for an exciting few months. 2. Nostalgia is still what it used to be It's not a Big Weekend without Anthems sets - inspired by the Radio 1 brand, throwing it back to bangers from the '00s and '10s.A lot of the Liverpool crowd weren't even born when Sugababes and Natasha Bedingfield dropped their biggest hits, but it didn't stop them singing every word."Our music is timeless," Sugababes told Newsbeat backstage - and the fans was "very nostalgic" for Laura and Alice who said "it's so good to see them back".It may have been more than 20 years since the group first pushed the with new generations taking inspiration from Y2K culture, their new millennium, pop-meets-R&B energy has had a recent resurgence - inspiring younger acts like FLO - and it's not going away anytime soon. 3. Ed Sheeran delights and disappoints By Saturday morning, rumours were swirling around Sefton Park - suggesting Ed Sheeran would be the "Secret Set" opening the New Music it was confirmed on social media, fans rushed to the tent - but a few songs in, the area had "reached capacity".Sheeran - who's spent the last couple of years selling-out massive stadiums around the world - said he wanted to play the smaller tent to feel the "energy" - and those lucky enough to be there loved the intimacy."He's the biggest artist in the world" for fan George, who described it as "a mental pull - the fact they managed to get him for a secret set".But for those shut out after the area was closed like Kate, 20 and Scarlett, 19, it was disappointing he wasn't on the Main Stage, where more fans could have seen him."I messaged my mum when it got announced," Kate tells Newsbeat. "Her and my sister were so jealous, and I was like, 'I'll send you videos!', but I'm not going to be able to." 4. Girl power When this year's Main Stage headliners were announced, fans and journalists were quick to point out that they were all white and male BBC defended the line-up, telling Newsbeat at the time that female artists would make up around 60% of it - adding that "Radio 1 has a rich history of supporting and championing female and diverse artists"."It's very lazy," Self Esteem tells Newsbeat backstage, when asked about the lack of female the singer, whose real name is Rebecca Lucy Taylor, says the "music industry is still so heavily-weighted in favour of men".From Tate McRae to HAIM on the Main Stage and Joy Crooks to JADE in the New Music tent - Sunday was seen as a day for women, demonstrating the depth and breadth of female like Ellie, praised the way that Lola Young represents women in a "real" and authentic acts might not have closed the Main Stage this time, but for many, they stole the BBC says Radio 1 will "continue to advocate" for representation in the industry. 5. Disposable vapes: Ready for a summer of festivals without them? If you've been to a festival in recent years, you'll have either used or been surrounded by disposable vapes, despite some events banning the last major festival before a UK-wide ban on 1 June, there were special bins at the Big Weekend to recycle people we spoke to at Sefton Park weren't aware of the upcoming law change, while others said it was had planned ahead, including Izzy, who's training to be a doctor."I've got a reusable one now," she said, adding she would usually "have a pack of cigs" at a festival but she'd "hate smoking that in a crowd and a vape's easier".But if vapes are now part of every festival, there's been so much about this Big Weekend - the first ever in Liverpool - that's felt unique to the the warmth of the people, to the hundreds of red football shirts on display as Liverpool lifted the Premier League down the road - it's felt like a three-day celebration of the people and culture. Additional reporting by Shaun Dacosta, Eleanor Doyle & Manish Pandey Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
