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‘Torture in a tin’ removed from Winchester restaurant menu
Margaux Lounge, based on Jewry Street, confirmed it no longer serves the dish, which campaigners say is produced through inhumane methods.
Foie gras is created by force-feeding ducks and geese to enlarge their livers, a practice banned in the UK but still legal to import from countries where the process continues.
In March, PETA staged a protest outside Margaux Lounge to highlight what it calls the “cruel and violent” production behind the controversial delicacy. Demonstrators even recreated the force-feeding process to illustrate the suffering experienced by the birds.
Dr Carys Bennett from PETA said the restaurant’s decision marks an important moment in the group’s campaign. She even praised Margaux Lounge’s decision:
“We are so delighted that Margaux Lounge has made the compassionate decision to take foie gras off their menu, it is a product of cruelty, its torture in a tin.”
She added that the organisation is urging more restaurants to follow suit, and believes an import ban is necessary to stop the dish being served in the UK altogether.
“PETA are calling on the government to ban the importation and sale of foie gras in the UK. This is something that was promised before the election and we’re campaigning to death for them to take this action immediately. 86% of the British public want this to be banned!”
PETA says Margaux Lounge’s decision reflects a wider shift. King Charles has banned foie gras from all royal residences, and several restaurants across the country have introduced plant-based versions, known as ‘faux gras’.
Despite these developments, animal welfare groups argue that an import ban is needed to take foie gras off menus for good.
PETA now hopes the move in Winchester will encourage other businesses to reconsider their menus and ultimately help bring an end to foie gras sales across the UK.
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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