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Irish Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
'I was so happy to see Oasis live but had one big concern during the concert'
When I heard that an Oasis fan had died after being "found with injuries consistent with a fall" at Wembley Stadium, I felt sick. Lee Claydon, a 45-year-old from Bournemouth, died after falling from a height at the show on August 2. Although the details surrounding the fall have yet to be confirmed, his devastated dad Clive Claydon, 75, claims his son's fall was an accident and he slipped. Although he wasn't at the event himself, the dad said his son "may have had a couple of beers but had not taken any drugs". He added: "People have said horrible things but it was just an accident. All I know is there was beer everywhere, it's slippery, he slipped apparently, we do not know the rest of it. There's questions about the barriers." I had an incredible time when I attended the tour days before on July 30, but there was a detail that niggled away in my mind after it was all over. Even though I thoroughly enjoyed belting out tunes like Wonderwall with thousands of other supporters, there was an issue I was acutely aware of. That's because the floors around me seemed seriously slippery. The crowds were there long before Oasis took to the stage (Image: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz) I arrived at Wembley just after 5pm to watch support acts Cast and Richard Ashcroft. Even though it was an hour before anyone was due on stage, people were already making the most of the nearby bars. Although I would never expect there not to be alcohol at events like this, it was concerning how much booze was being spilled onto the floor. The man behind me even tipped some down my back, jollily telling me it wasn't something he would have apologised for the last time Oasis was touring. Then as the night continued, and people got even merrier, more drinks started being knocked over. The jacket on the back of my seat was soaked through and the ground started feeling like an ice rink. I realised how bad it had become when I went to the toilet just after Richard Ashcroft had left the stage. While I felt safe, apart from the odd beer shower, someone in my row did slip and fall on his way out onto the steps. And while I hung onto the handrails to ensure my safety, others weren't so lucky and also took a tumble. Thankfully, a chap that I saw fall down didn't get seriously hurt. There were barriers and signs telling people not to stand. But as most people were standing, and dancing through the whole concert, it did seem worrying. The gig itself was incredible (Image: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz) At the end of the night, after the epic Champagne Supernova encore and fireworks, we decided to let everyone else leave in front of us. The mass exit was as hectic as you can imagine, and several people, including me, shouted warnings behind them about how slippy it was. People also took to social media after the gig to share their thoughts. On August 4, one wrote: "There was a girl at Wembley last night who slipped over and dislocated her knee in the concourse, my wife and I got her some help and she was taken away with her friend. "Somehow my wife spotted her afterwards and we found out she was still able to watch the gig after strapping up and use of a wheelchair which was great news, not sure if she'll see this but I hope you're OK and recovery isn't too bad!! Take care on the slippery floors people." Another replied, saying: "My friend fell as well due to slippery floor. Got straight back up and we sang our hearts out and danced the rest of the night." And a third wrote: "I see a man fall on the steps going down to the floor, he was really injured, blood pouring from elbow and he looked concussed. Can't believe how many people I see slip on those steps." However, plenty of other people reported their evenings had gone off without a hitch. On a Facebook fan page, one argued: "18 years worth of events, most with 90,000 people attending, and never an incident like it. It's a tragic accident, and blaming it on the venue or security is ridiculous." On Reddit, another said: "I went Wednesday and literally saw no drunks or trouble anywhere (queuing for the tube for an hour too)." And a third wrote: "I was in the gods-ish. Everybody seemed relatively well behaved tonight to be honest." Meanwhile, a spokesperson from Wembley Stadium said: "Wembley Stadium operates to a very high health and safety standard, fully meeting legal requirements for the safety of spectators and staff, and is certified to and compliant with the ISO 45001 standard. "We are regularly inspected by certifying authorities both on an event day and throughout the year, and we regularly review and test our plans to ensure adherence to the conditions set within the stadium's general safety certificate. "We work very closely and collaboratively with all relevant event delivery stakeholders - including event owners, local authorities, the Sports Ground Safety Authority and the police - to deliver events to high standards of safety, security and service for everyone attending or working in the venue."
Wales Online
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I tried M&S' viral pistachio chocolate bar - the epic twist floored me'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info I've been on a quest to find a Dubai chocolate bar in the UK for some time now, but to no avail. If you're an avid social media user, you've likely come across this Middle Eastern-inspired chocolate trend. For those unfamiliar, it's a chocolate bar filled with kadayif (a type of shredded filo pastry) and pistachio cream. In the UK, Dubai chocolate is currently the top trending food and drink hashtag on TikTok, with online searches skyrocketing by 80%. I had the chance to try it once while travelling, but since then, it's remained elusive. So, when I heard that Marks and Spencer were launching their own version, I was eager to give it a go. Back in 2024, M&S's Big Daddy, a peanut and caramel-filled chocolate bar, was touted as the UK's answer to the viral Dubai chocolate. Now, they've released a version that's even closer to the original - the Big Daddy Pistachio bar. (Image: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz) With a £8.50 price tag, the Big Daddy 2.0 isn't a far cry away from what most retailers are charging for their own Dubai chocolate bars. But of course, this is still quite a bit to fork out on a bar of chocolate, so was it worth it? Firslty, it's worth noting that it isn't a traditional Dubai chocolate bar. Originally created by Fix Dessert Chocolatier in Dubai, UAE, the treat made with milk chocolate, pistachio cream and kadayif, it was then popularised by TikTok. While the Big Daddy Pistachio has a "subtly sweet fine biscuit crumb", it doesn't have kadayif. But this bar is so good I didn't even mind - and I was actually left impressed they hadn't just copied the recipe from every other retailer. With thick, creamy milk chocolate, gooey sweet and salty caramel, crunchy, fine biscuit crumb, coupled with a pistachio layer made with roasted pistachios, pistachio crème and white chocolate - I was left gobsmacked. Firstly, I was shocked by the size and weight of it. Weighing 280g, it's not your average chocolate bar, and it felt incredibly heavy and dense in my hands. (Image: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz) After cutting it open, I was immediately excited after seeing the layer of oozy caramel, along with a thick and generous layer of pistachio filling. I was a bit worried it would be too heavy - but because all the flavours were perfectly balanced, it didn't feel like it. The bar didn't taste sickly, as the salty flavours from the caramel and nuts complimented the sweet flavours. The pistachio layer almost tasted like nougat. In the best way possible, think of an incredibly fancy Mars bar with pistachio flavour. It could have done with a bit more crunch to it, either from more biscuits or more pistachio, but overall it was so much better than I thought it would be. I was expecting to wish it tasted more like the Dubai-style chocolate I'd had on holiday. But this is its own thing. After just one bite I was left wanting more - and luckily there's plenty to go round. However, I fear if I had kept on going I would have eventually started to regret it because of the rich flavours. That being said, I was blown away by the twist, and was left feeling it was worth it. I will definitely be buying it again! Dubai chocolate has boomed in popularity over the last couple of years - even in the UK. Some retailers, such as Lindt and Lidl, have created their own versions with the core ingredients.
