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Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Teen ‘scalped' in horrifying carnival ride accident
An evening of fun at a carnival on England's south coast has quickly turned into horror after an 18-year-old girl's hair got caught in one of the rides. The teen was one of the many ride goers at the Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show near Southampton, in Hampshire on Saturday when she slipped and fell backwards while inside the 'Fun House' ride. One shocked onlooker, Emma Perry, told the Daily Echo that the girl's hair got caught in the rollers on the oscillating floor. 'Her friend came off the ride and said she was bleeding, so I offered my services as a first aider,' she said. 'When I got up there, I saw that three quarters of the girl's scalp had been ripped off in what we call a degloving incident.' Ms Perry said the girl was 'screaming' and 'very distressed' as fire crews had to cut a section of the ride away in order to safely place her on a stretcher before she was rushed to hospital for treatment. 'It was so traumatic.' A Hampshire Police spokesperson said they were called to the fair at 10.53pm on July 26 with reports that an 18-year-old woman had sustained 'potentially life-changing injuries' to her head while on a ride. Event organiser, Charles Cole, told the Daily Echo that the 'freak accident' was under investigation. 'Nobody wants to hurt anyone, and we are a family business. Last night was very upsetting, especially for the man who owns the ride. 'Safety is our priority, and we sympathise with the girl and her parents.' The Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show is yet to comment on the incident.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fun House's Pat Sharp's life now after getting the sack from one joke
Pat Sharp, best known as being the host of the 90s children's show Fun House was dramatically axed from his radio show after making a crude joke to a woman live on stage Radio DJ and Fun House host Pat Sharp was axed from his radio show after making a 'humiliating' joke that saw him lose his job. The TV legend, best known for being the face of the 90's childrens show fun house, presented his segment on Greatest Hits Radio from 2019. However the 63-year-old had made a joke to a woman live on stage at an awards show where he reportedly jibed about 'getting on your t**ts' and handed her a T-shirt with his face on it, according to Daily Mail. The T-shirt had an old photo of Pat with his classic mullet hairdo and the caption: 'Pat Sharp - AS SEEN ON FUN HOUSE - LOOKING SHARP SINCE 1982'. But the joke backfired after she took to social media afterwards in 2023, and said she fel "violated" in front of around 400 colleagues and friends. She noted: 'I was in complete shock and hadn't really processed what happened. Today I am struggling with it - I feel sad, dirty and, frankly, violated." This led to the radio DJ being dramatically taken off air as Greatest Hits Radio announced that his contract was due to expire at the end of the month and they had made the decision not to renew. They added that he would not return to the show with 'immediate effect'. A spokesperson for Bauer, which owns Greatest Hits Radio, said: "Due to the introduction of new weekend programming, a decision had already been made not to renew Pat's contract which comes to an end later this month. However with this issue now having been brought to our attention, we have agreed with Pat that he will not return to the station with immediate effect." In a statement issued to The Sun, Pat said: "I made a joke on stage which was not well received. I upset one individual in particular and for that I am truly sorry. I apologised at the event to anyone who was offended and I have apologised to the individual personally too." Other than Greatest Hits, Pat has previously hosted programmes on Radio 1, Capital FM, Smooth Radio and Heart, as well as presented some episodes of music TV show Top Of The Pops in the 1980s. Since the incident, Pat has stayed under the radar but has been keeping fans updated with his life on Instagram. He posts snapshots of him with his grandchildren and some throwback pictures of him in his heyday. In one Instagram video, the grandad shared dozens of images of his grandchildren having fun in the pool, playing games and roaming the park in a post captioned 'Grandkids galore'. When he wasn't spending time with the grandkids, Pat appeared to be taking some time away at Windermere in the Lake District in July and enjoying trips to the beach in Watergate Bay in Cornwall with his wife Monica. Earlier this month Pat was advertising an 80s tribute gig Ultimate 80's Reloaded in Torquay with himself alongside another DJ Max Corderoy. Sharing tickets to book on his Facebook page, the event described itself as "non-stop nostalgia" with "a pulsating mix of 80's hits". Earlier this year, Pat took part in a handful of other gigs - including Music in the Park in Leyland, Lancashire, in May, and at Butlin's Big Weekenders and Lets Rock Leeds retro festival, both in May. An earlier version of this story was published in September 2023.
Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Woman, 18, suffers 'life-changing' injuries after hair is caught in funfair ride
A young woman has been left with injuries described as 'life-changing' after her hair was caught in a Fun House ride at a rural funfair. The 18-year-old was reportedly on the oscillating floor section of the attraction at Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show in Hampshire at around 11pm on Saturday when she fell over. Emma Perry, a heart failure nurse at Southampton General Hospital, told the Daily Echo newspaper the woman's 'hair got caught in the rollers on the floor'. She said: 'Her friend came off the ride and said she was bleeding, so I offered my services as a first aider. 'When I got up there, I saw that three quarters of the girl's scalp had been ripped off in what we call a degloving incident.' Emma added: 'I stayed with her, that is all I did really. I really feel for her and her family, they are the main priority.' Emergency services were called to the scene and the teenager was taken to hospital for treatment. The ride has now been closed for the remainder of the show, which is due to come to an end today. More Trending Charles Cole, who runs the event, described the incident as a 'freak accident' and said it was under investigation. He told the Echo: 'Nobody wants to hurt anyone, and we are a family business. Last night was very upsetting, especially for the man who owns the ride. 'Safety is our priority, and we sympathise with the girl and her parents.' The Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show has taken place annually in the small Hampshire village of Netley Marsh since 1971. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Where hosepipe ban for millions comes into place today MORE: Map shows where new hosepipe ban will come into force for millions today MORE: Southern Water becomes latest firm to issue a hosepipe ban for millions
Miami Herald
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
The Takis Intense Nacho Tour: Zero Heat, Intensely Cheesy Cruise Experience to Set Sail First Weekend of August in Chicago
The Free 21+ Pre-Festival Fan Experience Will Feature a Live Performance by BUNT. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2025 / Takis® is turning up the flavor in a major way with Intense Nacho Tour: an intensely cheesy with zero heat immersive, high-energy pre-festival cruise launching in Chicago's iconic lake. This experience brings together intense vibes, cheesy flavor, and nonstop entertainment. Takis® Intense Nacho is a cheesy, zero heat snack that delivers maximum taste without the spicy heat. Takis is throwing the ultimate bash on board a fully branded boat featuring an interactive immersive experience. The two-hour cruise, put on by award-winning experience producers Medium Rare, kicks off on Friday, Aug. 1, with a city cruise from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT for 300 21+ guests before the big fest kicks off later in the day. On board, guests will be treated to a live DJ set by viral DJ - BUNT., as well as unlimited Takis® Intense Nacho snacks, an open bar, and bites from a fully loaded Takis To Go Bar. Activations include a custom merch station, cheesy photo moment, free swag, and more, making for a flavor-packed cruise that's just as intense as the snack itself. "Join us for the cheesiest and most over-the-top party as we celebrate our flavor Intense Nacho. This non-spicy cheese flavor is sure to delight our biggest fans. If you're in Chicago, this is the event you won't want to miss," said Sandra Kirkpatrick, Senior Marketing Director for Takis®. "Takis is known for its intensity, and we're bringing that energy to one of the biggest music weekends of the year in Chicago!" Fans can enter through July 29 for a chance to win a ticket to be a guest on the cruise at No purchase necessary. Produced by Medium Rare, the creators behind Shaq's Fun House, Dave Portnoy's One Bite Pizza Festival, Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate, John Summit's Expert Only Fest, and Travis Kelce's Kelce Jam, this event brings Takis Intense Nacho Tour front and center during one of the country's biggest weekends in music and culture. For more information, visit or follow @TAKISUSA on social for updates. DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL EVENT FLYER HERE About TAKIS® Takis® is the most well-known brand of Barcel USA, the U.S. snack division of Grupo Bimbo, the world's largest baking company with operations in more than 30 countries. Barcel USA is an exciting, young and fast-growing consumer packaged goods company headquartered in Coppell, Texas, with a strong presence in the largest markets nationwide. Takis® snacks are not ordinary; they are the most intense snacks in the world. With different varieties such as Takis® Rolled Tortilla Chips, Takis® Stix, Takis® Waves, Takis® Chippz, Takis® Kettlez, Takis® Crisps and Takis® Hot Nuts. Visit us at About Medium Rare Lauded events, experiential, and management company Medium Rare works at the intersection of Sports & Entertainment, partnering with well-known athletes and brands to create iconic media properties including Travis Kelce's Kelce Jam, Shaquille O'Neal's Fun House, Guy Fieri's Flavortown Tailgate, Daymond John's Black Entrepreneurs Day, Sports Illustrated The Party, Rob Gronkowski's Gronk Beach, and more. Creating and executing iconic IP and events that draw in millions of views and fans from around the world, Medium Rare also reaps industry accolades, recognized with six Webby Awards, Forbes 30 Under 30, Pollstar Next Gen, and Variety New Leaders, Inc. 5000, and more. For more info, visit Partnership Inquiries: Joe Silberzweig - Joe@ Media Inquiries and Talent Requests: Madisen Olsen - Madisen@ SOURCE: Medium Rare press release
South Wales Argus
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Edward Danters Caerphilly Big Weekend at Bedwas RFC
Edward Danters Fun Fair is taking over Bedwas RFC (CF83 8DZ) for one weekend only - Saturday, July 5, and Sunday, July 6. This free community event (with free parking, entry and entertainment) is made possible through Edward Danter and his family who also host Caerphilly on Ice in the festive season. (Image: NQ) 'Caerphilly Big Weekend is a community event in support of Bedwas RFC and the local community,' said Edward Danter. 'We're a family run funfair, and we love Caerphilly and the support we have here. All are welcome to come to this brilliant location and enjoy free entertainment while supporting Bedwas RFC this weekend.' (Image: Edward Danters Fun Fair) The funfair will include rides for all ages – for youngsters there's the Runaway Train, Fun House, Race o Rama, Cups and Saucer, Bungee Trampolines, and much more. Other popular attractions at Caerphilly Big Weekend include the Dodgems, Sizzler, Venom, Miami Dance, and the super-fast super high Oxygen. There will also be an amusement arcade and chances to win prizes. This free entry funfair operates on a token basis at a 'reasonable price' – they're £1 a token, with deals including 22 for £20 and 70 for £60. There's also the option to buy in advance online and save 20% on tokens. Visit (Image: Edward Danters Fun Fair) But the fun doesn't stop there. An outdoor stage near the clubhouse will host live music over the weekend with the bar (in the clubhouse) open so adults can grab a brew and sit out in the sun while their little ones enjoy the festivities. (Image: Edward Danters Fun Fair) Step into a prehistoric world with Dinosaurs in the Park, enjoy classic Punch and Judy shows, enjoy a children's disco (with snow machines) and meet Bingo and Bluey over the weekend. If you're visiting on the Sunday look out for Iron Man and Bumblebee (a 10ft autobot!) (Image: Edward Danters Fun Fair) The clubhouse will be open throughout this event, while there will also be a food court with fair favourites including chips, candyfloss, crepes, slush and more. Caerphilly Big Weekend is 11am-8pm on Saturday and 11am-7pm on Sunday. (Image: NQ) Don't miss out – this event will be for one weekend only before the fair heads to Crosskeys.
