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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Glory days back at sandy Anglesey beach invaded by unwelcome visitors
A much-loved beach on Anglesey has been returned to its glory days after becoming overrun by a 'dreadful' invasive weed. The small patch of weed-infested sand by Beaumaris Pier was considered unsightly in an attractive seaside town popular with visitors. For years, attempts by locals to hand-pull the knee-high weed had been a losing battle, leaving the shoreline dubbed the 'Little Beach of Horrors'. Though small, it was seen as the town's only family-friendy beach and its demise was labelled an 'absolute disgrace'. Beaumaris residents identified the weed as either a salt-tolerant halophyte or a sand-loving psammophyte. Like bindweed, both are highly invasive, capable of surviving long periods without water. READ MORE: 'Vampire fish' that predate dinosaurs thrive on North Wales river after weir removed READ MORE: Drivers caught out by new prom charges as last oasis of free parking on seafront to disappear Once established, they are difficult to eradicate as the plants will re-emerge if the smallest piece is left in the ground. The local theory is that fragments washed up at high tide. Located opposite The Bulkeley Hotel, the Little Beach was once regularly replenished with sand to cater both for residents and tourists. Last year, after lobbying by local people, Anglesey Council sent in mechanical diggers to clear the beach for the summer holidays. Sign up now for the latest news on the North Wales Live Whatsapp community However, the weeds soon returned and by this summer they were as bad as ever. Cllr Gary Pritchard, who represents the Seiriol ward at Anglesey Council, was asked to intervene by a constituent. 'The beach is popular in the town but in recent years it had become unsightly and was looking more like a village green,' said Cllr Pritchard. 'I approached Anglesey Council and the local authority arranged for it to be cleared again in time for the school holidays. 'Hopefully, a maintenance plan can now be put in place to ensure we don't find ourselves in the same position next year.' An estimated five tonnes of weed were dug out from the beach. Residents are still pushing for a long-term solution to prevent annual re-emergence and to stop it spreading along the town's entire foreshore. Not everyone wanted the weed-covered beach cleared, prefering its contribution to local biodiversity. But many are delighted to see it looking something like its halcyon period in the mid to late 20th century. 'Looks absolutely beautiful,' sighed one woman online. 'I do miss the place.' Get the best island stories from our Anglesey newsletter - sent every Friday Another is looking forward to seeing buckets and spades back on the beach. A third added wistfully: 'It looks like it did when we were growing up.' See what's on in your area
Daily Mail
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Who is Bec Judd's blonde bombshell best friend? Rising Instagram star threatens to derail WAG's status of 'Queen Bee' in the Melbourne socialite scene
Bec Judd has long been known as the 'Queen Bee' of the Melbourne social scene after making her debut at the 2004 Brownlow Medal in THAT famous red dress. But after two decades in the spotlight, Bec has some stiff competition threatening to derail her status - and they're in her own backyard. Her blonde bombshell best friend, Jessie Roberts, 33, has recently been thrust into the spotlight as the close-knit pair tease an 'exciting collaboration'. Jessie is a TV presenter, mum-of-three and co-owns successful dental practice BC Dental in Beaumaris, Melbourne, with her husband Val. She is also the face of the Channel Nine's Australia's Best Pools. If that isn't enough, Jessie, who is quickly rising up the socialite ranks thanks to her friendship with Bec and fellow WAGs Nadia Bartel and Jessie Murphy, also dabbles in interior design, with her family home boasting its own Instagram page. In her free time, Jessie acts as a director on the board of the Brain Ball, which she co-founded in 2021 with registered nurse and friend Emily Galea. The annual charity event has raised more than $185,000 in the last three years. According to her Instagram bio, she considers the dental business she owns with husband Val to be a 'side hustle'. Jessie and Val, who offer porcelain veneers for patients, share three children - daughters River, 13, and Scarlett, 10, and son Jagger, seven. The socialite used to run a popular Instagram account called Modern Day Mumma where she documented her journey as a young mum-of-three. She appeared to reach the height of her mummy blogger fame in 2018 when she opened up about her struggles with 'severe post-natal depression'. 'I had my first child [River] in 2012 and suffered from severe post-natal depression. It set me back a couple of years,' she told 9Honey at the time. Jessie revealed it took 10 months for her to be properly diagnosed, during which time she reached a point where she couldn't get out of bed. Even after her diagnosis, she said 'it took about a year and a half before I got out of that haze', which she managed by seeing a psychologist and using natural remedies. 'My husband was amazing, even though I was quite vacant in our relationship. I also had my mum move in with me at that point,' she said. When Jessie fell pregnant with her second child, Scarlett, she and her family went on a lengthy trip to Africa with the intention of starting a travel blog. 'I initially wanted to do a travel blog, but I found that there weren't many young mums in their early twenties like me,' she said. From there, Jessie's account quickly evolved into a page offering advice on how to travel and pack for children. Jessie has since closed the account and now boasts a whopping 39,600 followers on her personal page, as well as a smaller TikTok account. She had a brief foray into podcasting, starting Lockdown Wives with her friend Emma, which aired its first episode in October 2019 and its last in August 2020. Jessie also went on to release seven episodes of the You're So Vain podcast with co-host Miriam Burrows in 2023, but has since focused her attention on Instagram. Her content has expanded beyond the world of motherhood and transitioned into a behind-the-scenes look at the glamorous life she now leads. She has also undergone a dramatic transformation since her online presence in the 2010s, boasting a fuller lips, more contoured nose and a flawless complexion. Jessie has recently stepped out of the shadow of her close knit circle of friends, including Bec. She also boasts her own talent manager with the Roxy Jacenko-owned Ministry of Talent to help expand her online engagement. Just last week, she was seen flaunting her figure as she spruiked a sparkling brown ensemble from WAG Barbara Licuria's Dutch Clothing brand. She has also been seen promoting accessories from Miu Miu, hair company Wella Professionals, and cosmetic business GASP! Beauty. But while Jessie has been landing plenty of her own gigs recently, it would seem she still favours spending time with her dear friend Bec. The pair have been working together on a few brand deals of late, particularly during the Mick Fanning Charity Golf Day. However, this week the friends sent fans wild with excitement when they dropped a glimpse at a mystery project they have been working on. Bec shared a clip to Instagram in which she was dancing to Robert Palmer's 1988 smash hit song Simply Irresistible. She and Jessie recreated the iconic music video for the track as part of a marketing campaign for an upcoming gig. In the clip, Bec and Jessie danced provocatively in skin-tight Lycra dresses in tones of neon pink, orange and purple. They also gyrated in tight black frocks which looked almost painted onto their slender figures. Bec captioned her post with an emoji showing a pair of surprised eyes, but did not explain what the promotional clip was for. Their famous friends lost their minds over the video, with several quick to offer their support in the comments. She has also undergone a dramatic transformation since her online presence in the 2010s, boasting a fuller lips, more contoured nose and a flawless complexion. Pictured right in 2012 'Stop! So so excited for this! And sorry this is just the best announcement ever,' wrote former WAG and Henne founder Nadia Bartel in the comments. 'Exciting!' agreed Olivia Molly Rogers, while Erin Holland chimed in: 'Omg stop it right now.' 'Whatever this is I can't wait,' insisted Married At First Sight star Martha Kalifatidis. Fans were equally thrilled with the video, with one saying, 'Absolutely stunning. Love love love,' while another wrote: 'So excited for this!' Another said, 'This is unbelievably good!' while one more added, 'Get them on MTV pronto.' It's unclear exactly when Jessie and Bec first became friends, but it is likely they struck up their friendship a while after Bec moved to Melbourne in 2008. She relocated to the city from Perth after her husband, Chris Judd, was signed to the Carlton Football Club. Now, Jessie and Bec are often seen on one another's pages, tagging each other in photos and posts which document their time together. They are also frequently spotted attending brand events together, posing for glamorous pictures with their gaggle of fellow socialites. They also partied at Coachella together earlier this year.
News.com.au
06-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Beaumaris: Essendon great turned architect Jack Clarke's former mid-century home for sale
A mid-century Beaumaris home influential architect and Essendon Football Club great Jack Clarke designed for his own family has hit the market just one block from the bay. The talented centreman captained the Bombers to the 1962 premiership and later coached the side before being inducted into the Australian football Hall of Fame. He forged a similarly successful career off the field as an architect alongside contemporaries like Robin Boyd. He designed 'Clarke House', a 18 Hutchison Ave, Beaumaris, for himself in 1956, when the Modernist home was described as 'futuristic' for its early adoption of opening up living areas to the north. A sunken atrium-style conversation pit and spiral staircase leading to a first-floor parents' retreat with a private sauna are among additions he oversaw during the family's 30 years at the property. After marking their own mark through a modern-day renovation, the current vendors are also parting ways with the Beaumaris icon. Buxton, Sandringham listing agent Romana Altman is taking the five-bedroom, two-bathroom house to auction on June 21 with $1.98m to $2.1m price hopes. 'In Beaumaris mid-century homes are super popular but there's not many of them left because Beaumaris used to just be a holiday place in the 1950s so a lot these places were built as holiday houses,' Ms Altman said. 'This one was his actual home. The difference is now it is fully renovated, so it's turnkey. People can just move in and literally have a party.' She said the renovation was sympathetic to the late architect's original design, retaining multiple flexible ground floor living zones with floor-to-ceiling windows alongside a sleek central kitchen and updated bathrooms. A whimsical ladder even turns a loft-style reading nook into the perfect hidey-hole for children. 'Sometimes the new renovations can be overwhelming but they have tried to keep in the style of the mid-century heritage, which is good,' Ms Altman said. 'But I think the best thing about this property is the location. It's literally the next street up from Beach Rd.' Clarke was the brother of champion long-distance runner Ron Clarke, who set 17 world records during his athletics career.
