ITALY

Eating fine

VISITORS to Sant’Antioco in Sardinia need to be on guard as the town’s mayor has introduced some unusual new beach restrictions. There are now a staggering 23 activities that have been prohibited on its beach, anyone caught eating could face a fine of up to €500. The council hopes to put an end to large gatherings and to reduce litter.

Career move

LONDON-BORN actor, Ray Winstone, 66, is currently living high in the Sicilian mountains. The Sexy Beast star reveals he has taken on labouring work as the Hollywood writer’s strike has had an impact on available acting roles. He said: “I’ve been doing a bit of labouring out here, a bit of graft. I hurt my back a couple of years ago, so I’ve been building my back up a little bit.”