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Metro
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
World's most famous hippo has her own birthday festival and a £3,300 cake
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Thailand's rosy-cheeked and chubby celebrity hippopotamus is turning one year old today – and the zoo is going all out for her first year. Pygmy hippo Moo-Deng, a name which translates to 'bouncy pork', was dubbed an 'icon' and 'legend' by Time Magazine by the time she was two months old, and has amassed millions of followers. She lives in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand, and gained fame for her sassy antics, including biting her keepers and making unforgettable faces. Thousands of people are now coming to the zoo for a four-day festival to celebrate the little hippo's big day. Activities at the festival include a lecture on 'Moo Deng's cheekiness', and skincare tips (Miss Moo sparked a beauty craze last year thanks to her glow). There's also an auction for some of her belongings – whatever those might be – and a massive £3,300 fruit cake will be presented to her as a gift. One of Moo Deng's keepers, Attaphol Nundee, said: 'Moo Deng used to be very naughty and jumped around all the time. Now she only eats and sleeps.' Though the internet icon's popularity has slowed a bit as she grew, she still has a devoted fan base and her own line of merchandise. But her popularity has helped raise awareness of her species, which is listed as endangered. Estimates from the Pygmy Hippo Foundation suggest there are currently no more than 2,000 living in the wild. Attaphon added: 'I hope that the cuteness of Moo-Deng will raise awareness for people to come and learn about the species.' The adorable hippo has siblings also named after pork – Moo Wan, which means Thai sweet pork; Pha Lor, which means pork belly stew; and Moo Tun, which means stewed pork. If you're unable to celebrate Moo Deng's first birthday with her in Thailand, you can find a pygmy hippo closer to home. Edinburgh Zoo hippos Gloria and Otto welcomed wee Haggis last October, with staff saying she would be a little 'ambassador' for her species. Haggis has a bit of a personality as well – her keepers previously told Metro she was feisty and fun. More Trending Metro spoke to Penny Jack, a hoofstock keeper who works with Haggis, about how the zoo will celebrate the baby hippo's first Christmas. Hoofstock workers help with animals including giraffes, hippos, rhinos, zebras, antelopes and other hoofed species. Jack said: 'She's definitely feisty enough – she takes after her mum – but Otto is a chill dad. He usually lies down and keeps himself comfy. 'The girls will join him if they're in the mood to, otherwise Gloria tells him that she needs space so he'll leave her and the baby to it.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Girl mauled to death by family pit bull despite mum's desperate effort to stop attack MORE: New CCTV emerges as Thai police rubbish Bella Culley's drug torture claims MORE: 'I thought I adopted a tiny cockapoo – but he just won't stop growing'
Scotsman
25-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Local Scottish producer The Farmers Son awarded as a Regional Star
Auchtertool-based The Farmers Son who produce award-winning Haggis, Black Pudding, White Pudding & Lorne Sausage have been named in the top 25 inspiring food producers from across Britain celebrated for their dedication to provenance, community and quality Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Britain's food heritage is in the spotlight thanks to Speciality Food Magazine and Speciality & Fine Food Fair's Regional Stars initiative: a project designed to uncover the businesses most passionate about sharing an authentic taste of their region with food lovers far and wide. Twenty-five small-scale businesses were hand-picked from rafts of entries to share their inspiring stories of community spirit, dedication to traditional values, and hunger for showcasing the very best of their local area – and they are brought together in a special feature running in the June issue of Speciality Food Magazine. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This group of passionate food lovers will join forces at Speciality & Fine Food Fair, taking place at Olympia on September 9 and 10, where they will come together to celebrate the very best of Britain's regional food and drink. The Farmers Son range of products on farm Holly Shackleton, editor of Speciality Food Magazine, said: 'As a nation, we have a proud heritage of excellent produce and it's exciting to see how these 25 businesses have not only joined forces with other producers to create supportive ecosystems in their local area, but worked tirelessly with a pure focus on quality to ensure that what they create is a celebration of the land under their feet. I'm proud to profile the following businesses in the pages of Speciality Food, and look forward to celebrating them in person at Speciality & Fine Food Fair in September.' Nicola Woods, event manager of Speciality & Fine Food Fair, said: 'This initiative is about more than just celebrating quality products, it's about recognising the people behind them who are championing local sourcing, sustainability, and a deep-rooted connection to the place they call home. These producers are the heartbeat of the speciality and fine food sector. They work tirelessly, not only to craft exceptional products, but to champion independent business, support their local economies, and build genuine relationships with their customers and industry partners.' The Farmers Son are extremely grateful to be recognised in the top 25 and for their dedication to provenance, community and quality to be noticed. The team knows this recognition will inspire them to elevate their standards even further. They are dedicated not just to producing food, but to creating unforgettable experiences that celebrate culinary traditions and local heritage. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Times
The Times Daily Quiz: Wednesday June 18, 2025
1 Which savoury meat pudding is Scotland's national dish? 2 In court, a circuit judge should normally be addressed as 'Your …' what? 3 The Runnymede Trust is named after the field where which document was sealed in 1215? 4 Victoria Land and Oates Land are regions of which southern continent? 5 Who was famously attacked by Rod Hull and Emu on a November 1976 episode of his chat show? 6 Suitable for small gardens, what is a Qualcast Panther 30? 7 Sylvia Plath described Queen Mary's Gardens in which London park as a 'wonderland'? 8 Every year, eels leave European rivers to breed in which sea in the North Atlantic? 9 Which Canadian singer-songwriter's 1968 debut album Song to a Seagull was produced by David Crosby? 10 Klingsor is an evil sorcerer in which opera by Richard Wagner? 11 In which Asian country did the Tony award-winning musical Maybe Happy Ending have its premiere in 2016? 12 Which Unesco World Heritage site is home to Britain's smallest royal palace? 13 The critic Rosamond Bernier co-founded which Paris-based art magazine in 1955? 14 Monobob is an individual version of which winter sport? 15 Which former Labour MP is pictured? Scroll down for answersAnswers1 Haggis 2 Honour 3 Magna Carta 4 Antarctica 5 Michael Parkinson 6 Lawnmower 7 Regent's Park 8 Sargasso Sea 9 Joni Mitchell 10 Parsifal 11 South Korea 12 Kew Gardens, as in Kew Palace 13 L'oeil 14 Bobsleigh 15 Andy Burnham
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Scotsman
17-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New restaurant Patatino which blends Italian cuisine with Scottish produce to open in Edinburgh
A new restaurant where Italian classics meet local Scottish produce is set to open in Haymarket at the beginning of next month. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Patatino is set to open its doors at The Hoxton in Edinburgh and will offer residents the chance to sample unique creations which blend local Scottish food culture with traditional southern Italian dishes. The restaurant, whose name comes from the Italian for 'little potato', is set to open on July 1 and to celebrate the grand opening, customers dining at Patatino from July 1 to 6 can enjoy 50 per cent off food. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The menu features a range of dishes, from antipasti, pasta and pizzas to beef and seafood cooked over hot coals. Guests can also tuck into classic Italian desserts and an extensive cocktail menu. Among the creative offerings is a sourdough pizza topped with 'Nduja, Haggis, Jalapeño, Hot Honey and Fior di Latte. Patatino will open at The Hoxton, Edinburgh, on July 1 | Patatino The restaurant is also offering wholesome Scottish dishes sourced by quality suppliers such as John Vallance fishmongers providing Scottish langoustines, and John Gilmour Butchers sourcing grass-fed beef from sustainable Scottish farms. Among the wide selection of drinks on offer are 'House Special' negronis, which are finished tableside, as well as gins, grappas, and an extensive wine list sorted by Italian region. The restaurant will be accessible via The Hoxton hotel lobby, with a dedicated street entrance styled after an Italian trattoria adorned with striped awning and dramatic florals. Reservations are now open online, and can also be made by phone. Opening hours are 5pm until 9:30pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm until 6pm on Sundays.
Scotsman
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Susan Morrison: Visayan warty pigs and pygmy hippos – what could be cuter?
Haggis, the internet-famous pygmy hippo calf at Edinburgh Zoo, has been introduced to dad Otto There are only about 200 Visayan warty pigs left in the wild. Don't panic. Edinburgh has a whole bunch of them up at the zoo. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... I have no doubt that they are being kept right royally and that will be an expensive business, which leads to an expensive ticket. £29.70. Tip: it's cheaper if you book ahead. Well, a zoo is not a cheap thing to run. Any pet owner will tell you that the vet's bill for an aged moggie will make your eyes water. Imagine the cost for a constipated tiger. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad My cheery girl on the till had to explain to a pair of tourists that the pandas no longer lived at the zoo. They were mildly crestfallen, but I for one am thrilled. There's something irredeemably shifty about pandas. Those big sad eyes don't fool me for a minute. Manipulative, I call them. Waited on hand and foot like lazy emperors and can't even be bothered creating little pandas. Look at the useless lumps we got landed with. Tian Tian and Yang Guang were personally welcomed by Nicola Sturgeon with the hope that the young couple would get it on and boost the panda numbers. They didn't. Perhaps they felt the pressure of the then Deputy First Minister's expectations. Experts tried to get Yang Guang in the mood. They even showed naughty panda movies to the gormless lad. No idea where they source such salacious material, but someone out there has 'Panda Porn Director' on his CV. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Well, they're gone now. Our zoo is panda free and I think all the better for it. It's a great day out, especially for our own human young. There are few things more fun than watching kids watching monkeys watching kids. It's also slightly scary. You can't escape the feeling that some sort of telepathic communication is going on. One little boy was mesmerised by a baboon's spectacular bahookie display. I could tell the lad was storing the choreography for future reference. Haggis, the baby pygmy hippo appeared. To be honest, it's a face that invites the phrase 'but he's got a lovely personality'. His mum, though, looked just as chuffed as any new mother. The penguins once again rule the roost as the top black-and-white attraction, now that those over-hyped pandas have been bunged back to Beijing. Excellent. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The penguin is my spirit animal. I'm roughly the same shape, love fish and have been known to squawk loudly in my own little nest until my husband feeds me. What's not to love? Natty dressers, too. When the pandas were in town, my gentoos and rockhoppers were ruthlessly booted down the bill, but they're back, baby, better than ever. Do we still need zoos in this modern world? Sadly I think we do, even in these days of incredible television documentaries, when every second of a cheetah taking down an ailing wildebeest can be caught in all its muscular, blood-spurting, bone-crunching splendour. Our zoos are now fast becoming arks in a hostile world. Look at the warty pigs. Not the most glamorous beasties, I'll grant you, but the world would be poorer without a warty pig. Yes, it's pricey, but so are theme parks and soft play centres. At least here the money helps to keep Haggis, his mum and the world's best bird, the penguin.
