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Yahoo
13 hours ago
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Maitland woman wants to thank stranger who rescued her, dog from burning home
One of the owners of a Maitland home is looking for the man who helped get her and her dog out of their burning home after an explosion Sunday morning. The fire actually caught two homes on fire. The homeowners just happen to be the restaurant owners of Maxine's On Shine in downtown Orlando. Unfortunately, Maxine says she lost a lot of restaurant memorabilia and other things because her workroom suffered the most damage. Now that the ashes have settled, she wants to find the man who made sure she got out safely. It was a startling start to Maxine Earhart's Sunday morning. 'There was like a bashing like really loud, and my dog started barking, I jumped up, ran down the hallway, put on my bathrobe, and I could hear a man say is anyone in there,' said Earhart. A neighbor shared a video showing big flames and dark smoke between Maxine's house and her neighbors. 'I run outside, and I see 11foot flames and 50 foot billows of black smoke,' said Earhart. Earhart says she could feel the heat from the fire on her face after stepping outside. She noticed it hadn't reached her house yet, so she ran back inside to try to save what she could. 'I ran down my hallway to get a go back, yes I have a go bag cause I'm ready for hurricane season, I've lived in Florida a long time,' said Earhart. Right behind her, the man she never met before who was adamant about making sure she and her dog got out okay. 'He was like right on me, ma'am, you need to get out of the house. And I was like looking him and I remember saying I just one minute, I just need one minute,' said Earhart. In those final moments, he helped her carry out her mom's old jewelry box, then Earhart says he disappeared. Now, she wants to find him and thank him. 'I would tell him, please come to the restaurant, I want to buy you dinner,' said Earhart. Earhart says she's so optimistic because that's her outlook on life. She's happy no one got hurt. She's alive. Her dog's alive. They're planning a dinner to thank the firefighters in the coming days. Everything inside the house will have to be replaced. Bites & Bubbles in downtown Orlando is hosting a fundraiser Monday for Earhart's. A GoFundMe has also been made to help the Earharts. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
The Herald Scotland
27-05-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Man sentenced to 22 years in prison for murder of Maxine Clark
The 36 year-old mum had already suffered at the tattooed thug's violent hands prior to her death including a neighbour seeing her with a black eye. It emerged he already had abuse convictions in connection with former partners. Keel was today jailed for life having earlier pleaded guilty to a murder at the High Court in Glasgow. Sentencing, Lord Mulholland went through the catalogue of horrific injuries he inflicted on Maxine including brain damage, significant bruising, fractures and wounds. Mark Keel was jailed for life having earlier pleaded guilty to a murder at the High Court in Glasgow. (Image: PA) Lord Mulholland told him: "What you did was cowardly, evil and the actions of a brute." He warned Keel - who showed no emotion - that he may never been freed. Prior to the relationship with Maxine, the court was earlier told how Keel had previously been made the subject of strict non-harassment orders banning him from approaching or contacting three former partners. This also included him being jailed in June 2022 for domestic violence. In 2023, he was also told to attend the Caledonian System - a project for men guilty of such abuse - with Keel being deemed "a high risk offender". But, his attendance was described as "sporadic". He also went on to flout a court-imposed community payback order. In January 2024, Keel was instead put on 12-months supervision as well as an 18-week curfew. At the time of the killing, Keel and mum-of-four Maxine had been in a relationship for 18 months. He had recently moved into her home in Riddrie. READ MORE: Maxine had once been described as "healthy, happy and outgoing". However, she had told others of physical violence being inflicted on her by Keel. Maxine had been seen with black eyes as well an injury to her jaw. She also had "grab marks" around her neck. Maxine admitted to a neighbour Keel had punched her. However, she was scared to report the thug in fear of repercussions. Prosecutor David Dickson said: "Family and friends warned her they felt Keel posed a threat to her." In the hours before the murder, Keel called his own mum asking to get picked up claiming he was "leaving" Maxine. They went to his father's home in the southside of Glasgow before he later got a taxi back to Maxine's house. He was described as "drunk". Maxine was in bed when he got there. Mr Dickson said it was at the property the fatal attack then occurred. A child also staying at the house got up the next morning to find Maxine still in the bed with Keel wrapped in a blanket sitting beside her. Mr Dickson: "She appeared to have fresh injuries to her face and her breathing was described as laboured." Maxine was rolled onto her side. The child left to play with friends, but returned every hour to see how she was. Advocate depute Mr Dickson told the court: "Keel said he thought she was having an allergic reaction and that there was no need to call an ambulance." At around 6pm, G4S security staff arrived to fit an electronic tag on Keel due to the curfew imposed on him weeks earlier. But, he steered them away claiming he had just woken up. Keel instead went on to dial 999 claiming Maxine's tongue was swollen and that he had not seen her awake that day. Mercy crews arrived to find her still lying on the blood-stained bed partially covered with a duvet. It was found she was sadly already dead. Mr Dickson said Maxine had 51 separate injuries likely caused by punches, kicks and being stamped upon. The imprint of the soles Keel's shoes were found on her leg such was the force. Maxine was the only child of her grieving parents Joseph and Mary Clark. The court heard today that Keel had been a promising footballer in his teens before getting in with the "wrong crowd". Around 2014, he then suffered the death of his baby son from illness. Brian McConnachie KC, defending, said: "It appears, from this point onwards, there was a pattern of offending and offending of a particular nature." The advocate added the killing of Maxine occurred on the anniversary of the child's passing. Mr McConnachie stated that was not put forward as an "excuse" for what then happened, but he said: "Undoubtedly, due to the timing of the event, Mark Keel's mood was a particularly bad one on that day." Keel was now "deeply ashamed and remorseful" for what he did. Lord Mulholland cut the minimum jail-term from 24 years due to the guilty plea.
Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Convicted domestic abuser jailed for at least 22 years for the brutal murder of partner
It emerged he already had historic abuse convictions BRUTE CAGED Convicted domestic abuser jailed for at least 22 years for the brutal murder of partner A CONVICTED domestic abuser has been jailed for at least 22 years for the brutal murder of his partner. Mark Keel, 33, killed Maxine Clark at her home in Riddrie, Glasgow leaving her with more than 50 injuries. 2 Mark Keel was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow Credit: john kirkby News group newspapers The 36 year-old mum had already suffered at the tattooed thug's violent hands prior to her death including a neighbour seeing her with a black eye. It emerged he already had abuse convictions in connection with former partners. Keel was today jailed for life having earlier pleaded guilty to a murder at the High Court in Glasgow. Sentencing, Lord Mulholland went through the catalogue of horrific injuries he inflicted on Maxine including brain damage, significant bruising, fractures and wounds. Lord Mulholland told him: 'What you did was cowardly, evil and the actions of a brute.' He warned Keel - who showed no emotion - that he may never been freed. Prior to the relationship with Maxine, the court was earlier told how Keel had previously been made the subject of strict non-harassment orders banning him from approaching or contacting three former partners. This also included him being jailed in June 2022 for domestic violence. In 2023, he was also told to attend the Caledonian System - a project for men guilty of such abuse - with Keel being deemed 'a high risk offender'. But, his attendance was described as 'sporadic'. Tommy Robinson walks FREE from jail four months early for contempt of court after 'lifer made death threats' He also went on to flout a court-imposed community payback order. In January 2024, Keel was instead put on 12-months supervision as well as an 18-week curfew. At the time of the killing, Keel and mum-of-four Maxine had been in a relationship for 18 months. He had recently moved into her home in Riddrie. 2 Mark Keel has been caged for the brutal murder of his partner Credit: Spindrift Maxine had once been described as 'healthy, happy and outgoing'. However, she had told others of physical violence being inflicted on her by Keel. Maxine had been seen with black eyes as well as an injury to her jaw. She also had 'grab marks' around her neck. Maxine admitted to a neighbour Keel had punched her. However, she was scared to report the thug in fear of repercussions. Prosecutor David Dickson said: 'Family and friends warned her they felt Keel posed a threat to her.' In the hours before the murder, Keel called his own mum asking to get picked up claiming he was 'leaving' Maxine. They went to his father's home in the southside of Glasgow before he later got a taxi back to Maxine's house. He was described as 'drunk'. Maxine was in bed when he got there. Mr Dickson said it was at the property the fatal attack then occurred. A child also staying at the house got up the next morning to find Maxine still in the bed with Keel wrapped in a blanket sitting beside her. Mr Dickson: 'She appeared to have fresh injuries to her face and her breathing was described as laboured.' Maxine was rolled onto her side. The child left to play with friends, but returned every hour to see how she was. Advocate depute Mr Dickson told the court: 'Keel said he thought she was having an allergic reaction and that there was no need to call an ambulance.' At around 6pm, G4S security staff arrived to fit an electronic tag on Keel due to the curfew imposed on him weeks earlier. But, he steered them away claiming he had just woken up. Keel instead went on to dial 999 claiming Maxine's tongue was swollen and that he had not seen her awake that day. Mercy crews arrived to find her still lying on the blood-stained bed partially covered with a duvet. It was found she was sadly already dead. Mr Dickson said Maxine had 51 separate injuries likely caused by punches, kicks and being stamped upon. The imprint of the soles Keel's shoes were found on her leg such was the force. Maxine was the only child of her grieving parents Joseph and Mary Clark. The court heard today that Keel had been a promising footballer in his teens before getting in with the 'wrong crowd'. Around 2014, he then suffered the death of his baby son from illness. Brian McConnachie KC, defending, said: 'It appears, from this point onwards, there was a pattern of offending and offending of a particular nature.' The advocate added the killing of Maxine occurred on the anniversary of the child's passing. Mr McConnachie stated that was not put forward as an 'excuse' for what then happened, but he said: 'Undoubtedly, due to the timing of the event, Mark Keel's mood was a particularly bad one on that day.' Keel was now 'deeply ashamed and remorseful' for what he did. Lord Mulholland cut the minimum jail term from 24 years due to the guilty plea.
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Mum's warning after daughter, 20, with severe peanut allergy died from eating a ‘couple of mouthfuls' of ready meal
The emotional parent told how she rushed to find her daughter after a frantic phone call MUM'S PAIN Mum's warning after daughter, 20, with severe peanut allergy died from eating a 'couple of mouthfuls' of ready meal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HEARTBROKEN mum has issued an urgent warning after her daughter, 20, died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal. Jess North, who had a severe peanut allergy, tragically died from an anaphylactic reaction on May 9, 2021. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Jess North died after eating just "a couple of mouthfuls" of a ready meal containing nuts Credit: Instagram / @northymax1965 5 The 20-year-old was on her way to meet a friend when tragedy struck Credit: Instagram / @northymax1965 5 Jess was rushed to hospital where she spent three days on life support Credit: Copyright(2014): Devastated Mum Maxine, from Aldingbourne, West Sussex, told how she was preparing a Sunday roast when Jess decided she wanted something different. The youngster opted for a frozen sweet potato dish and said she had "had it before". Jess assumed she would be fine eating the ready meal, as she had done previously, despite the fact it did contain nuts. Maxine told The Argus her daughter had only consumed "a couple of mouthfuls" before ditching her plate. She was going out to meet a pal and kissed her parents goodbye before jumping in her car. "Within 10 minutes I received a phone call from Jess saying that she was having difficulty breathing," said Maxine. "The fear in her voice triggered something inside me and I knew that she was having an allergic reaction. "She was near Arundel on the A27, so I told her to pull over and administer her EpiPen, something she had never done before, but she knew how to use it. " The emotional parent told how she rushed with her husband to find their daughter. Meanwhile a passerby had seen Jess struggling at the roadside and thought she was having an asthma attack. My son texted me a picture of a snack he was enjoying… then his phone went silent – he'll never be the same again They gave her an inhaler before realising the 20-year-old was signalling for her EpiPen. "She was disoriented so the person took charge of the EpiPen and administered it into Jess' arm when in fact it should have gone into her thigh," continued Maxine. Paramedics eventually transported Jess to St Richards hospital in Chichester. After three days on life support, an MRI scan was performed and doctors told her family they wouldn't be able to assess damage until she woke up. The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later. Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening. In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it's important to know how to recognise them and act quickly. Mild to moderate symptoms include: Itchy mouth, tongue and throat Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria) Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea Runny nose and sneezing Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Swelling of your throat and tongue Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing Feeling tired or confused Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting Skin that feels cold to the touch Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. Follow these steps if you think you or someone you're with is having an anaphylactic reaction: Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you're having an anaphylactic reaction. Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you're struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you're pregnant, lie on your left side). If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it's still in the skin. If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector. Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better. Sources: Allergy UK, NHS They tried to bring Jess off life support the following day, but the youngster showed no signs of becoming responsive. A further MRI scan tragically determined there was no brain activity. "I can't remember much from that point, all I knew was my beautiful baby had gone and our life had changed forever," said Maxine. The brave mum has since been on a mission to raise awareness over severe allergies - and in particular the lack of up to date epipens. After Jess' death, the family discovered she had a junior Epipen, instead of an adult one. Maxine's campaign has already seen her own GP start sending reminder alerts to patients with severe allergies. She has also been raising money for The Natasha Allergy Foundation, known as NARFS, which was set up in memory of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse. Natasha, 15, who was allergic to sesame, tragically died in 2016 after eating a Pret a Manger baguette containing the ingredient. Maxine will be completing a charity abseil down Peacehaven Cliffs in July. Donations will be put towards funding for Kitt Medical Devices with life-saving anaphylaxis treatment in schools and public places. A link to Maxine's GoFundMe can be found here. This comes after a traumatised mum told how her allergic son texted a picture of the snack he was enjoying before his phone went silent forever. George Cadman-Ithell sent a haunting message to his mum, Louise Cadman, with a picture of the cured sausages and wrote "these are nice". But just three minutes later, the 25-year-old sent a panicked text which read: "F***, they contain walnuts". Louise replied: "You've not eaten any have you?" to which her son said: "Yes". George hadn't spotted the "aux noix" labelling on the salami packaging, which also stated "with walnuts" in English. The young man had run home from the shops in just under 10 minutes, and husband Joe Nolan had administered an EpiPen. But tragically George went into cardiac arrest and his brain was starved of oxygen for 26 minutes, causing severe brain damage. He remains in a vegetative state at a rehabilitation unit at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow, North West London. Elsewhere, a 12-year-old schoolgirl died suddenly after drinking a milkshake and her heartbroken family paid tribute. Mia Shay St Hilaire suffered a severe allergic reaction after visiting Pop Inn Café, in Bermondsey, London, with her aunt and sister in August 2023. The young girl, who had a tree nut allergy, was rushed to hospital after ingesting the contaminated drink but tragically died. Mia's devastated parents, Adrian and Chanel said: "We think of Mia every day and knowing her death could potentially have been prevented so simply, only adds to how heartbroken we are as a family.' Southwark Council's food and safety team discovered the blender used to make the 12-year-old's milkshake had not been cleaned properly. An investigation found traces of almonds and hazelnuts in the machine from a previous drink. CCTV evidence showed the café operator, Baris Yucel, failing to clean the blender before preparing Mia's beverage. He was given a 100-hour community order and fined £18,000. Natasha's Law By Ben Griffiths THE family of an allergy sufferer who died after eating a poorly-labelled Pret sandwich on a BA jet have told how they have forgiven the high street giant. Grieving Nad and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, whose daughter Natasha died in 2016, have even praised the sandwich chain for leading the way in implementing new packaging rules. Natasha's Law - named after the 15-year-old - requires businesses to list every ingredient on pre-packaged food. In an exclusive interview, the family spoke of their "great pride" at getting the historic new regulations in place. They mean an item like the artichoke, olive and tapenade baguette, which Natasha died after eating, will now have to list all 34 ingredients - instead of the THREE it displayed five years ago. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Tanya, who with Nad has won an OBE for her work in getting the law passed, said: "I know that Natasha would be ever so pleased this law is coming into force and we've managed to get it passed. "You can't do anything if you are filled with hate so we have forgiven Pret. It doesn't make up for the fact she is not here now but Pret have actually led the way on changing their packaging. "They've spent millions getting their packaging in line and educating staff on allergies. "The new law means tens of millions of sandwiches across the UK will now have to detail everything it contains from the small trace of ingredients." Natasha was on her way to Nice, in France, for a summer holiday with Nad and her best friend Bethany Holloway in July 2016 when she bought the baguette from Pret a Manger at Heathrow Airport. It contained hidden sesame seeds, something she was allergic to but the ingredient was not labelled on the packet. Shortly after take-off, Natasha had a reaction. Nad rushed her to the toilet and gave her two shots of adrenaline from her EpiPens which he expected would fight off the reaction. Her last words were 'I can't breathe, I'm suffocating, help me Daddy', before she suffered a fatal heart attack. An inquest in 2018 into Natasha's death blasted Pret for its 'inadequate' labelling and fault in Natasha's death, making the company vow to make a 'meaningful change'. Nad and Tanya launch their mission to get a law changed after the inquest. It now means any fresh item prepared on the premises of sale will now have to list every ingredient it contains. To visit the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation go to 5 Jess had eaten the dish before and said she was fine Credit: Instagram / @northymax1965
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Mum's warning after daughter, 20, with severe peanut allergy died from eating a ‘couple of mouthfuls' of ready meal
A HEARTBROKEN mum has issued an urgent warning after her daughter, 20, died after eating a few mouthfuls of a ready meal. Jess North, who had a severe 5 Jess North died after eating just "a couple of mouthfuls" of a ready meal containing nuts Credit: Instagram / @northymax1965 5 The 20-year-old was on her way to meet a friend when tragedy struck Credit: Instagram / @northymax1965 5 Jess was rushed to hospital where she spent three days on life support Credit: Copyright(2014): Devastated Mum Maxine, from Aldingbourne, West Sussex, told how she was preparing a Sunday roast when Jess decided she wanted something different. The youngster opted for a frozen sweet potato dish and said she had "had it before". Jess assumed she would be fine eating the ready meal, as she had done previously, despite the fact it did contain nuts. Maxine told Read More She was going out to meet a pal and kissed her parents goodbye before jumping in her car. "Within 10 minutes I received a phone call from Jess saying that she was having difficulty breathing," said Maxine. "The fear in her voice triggered something inside me and I knew that she was having an allergic reaction. "She was near Arundel on the A27, so I told her to pull over and administer her EpiPen, something she had never done before, but she knew how to use it. " Most read in Health The emotional parent told how she rushed with her husband to find their daughter. Meanwhile a passerby had seen Jess struggling at the roadside and thought she was having an asthma attack. My son texted me a picture of a snack he was enjoying… then his phone went silent – he'll never be the same again They gave her an inhaler before realising the 20-year-old was signalling for her EpiPen. "She was disoriented so the person took charge of the EpiPen and administered it into Jess' arm when in fact it should have gone into her thigh," continued Maxine. Paramedics eventually transported Jess to St Richards hospital in Chichester. After three days on life support, an MRI scan was performed and doctors told her family they wouldn't be able to assess damage until she woke up. The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later. Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe. Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening. In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it's important to know how to recognise them and act quickly. Mild to moderate symptoms include: Itchy mouth, tongue and throat Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria) Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea Runny nose and sneezing Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include: Swelling of your throat and tongue Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing Feeling tired or confused Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting Skin that feels cold to the touch Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency. Follow these steps if you think you or someone you're with is having an anaphylactic reaction: Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector. Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you're having an anaphylactic reaction. Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you're struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you're pregnant, lie on your left side). If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it's still in the skin. If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector. Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better. Sources: Allergy UK, NHS They tried to bring Jess off life support the following day, but the youngster showed no signs of becoming responsive. A further MRI scan tragically determined there was no brain activity. "I can't remember much from that point, all I knew was my beautiful baby had gone and our life had changed forever," said Maxine. The brave mum has since been on a mission to raise awareness over severe allergies - and in particular the lack of up to date epipens. After Jess' death, the family discovered she had a junior Epipen, instead of an adult one. Maxine's campaign has already seen her own GP start sending reminder alerts to patients with severe allergies. She has also been raising money for The Natasha Allergy Foundation, known as NARFS, which was set up in memory of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse. Maxine will be completing a charity abseil down Peacehaven Cliffs in July. Donations will be put towards funding for Kitt Medical Devices with life-saving anaphylaxis treatment in schools and public places. A link to Maxine's GoFundMe can be found This comes after a traumatised mum told how her allergic son texted a picture of the snack he was enjoying George Cadman-Ithell sent a haunting message to his mum, Louise Cadman, with a picture of the cured sausages and wrote "these are nice". But just three minutes later, the 25-year-old sent a panicked text which read: "F***, they contain walnuts". Louise replied: "You've not eaten any have you?" to which her son said: "Yes". George hadn't spotted the "aux noix" labelling on the salami packaging, which also stated "with walnuts" in English. The young man had run home from the shops in just under 10 minutes, and husband Joe Nolan had administered an EpiPen. But tragically George went into cardiac arrest and his brain was starved of oxygen for 26 minutes, causing severe brain damage. He remains in a vegetative state at a rehabilitation unit at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow, North West London. Elsewhere, a 12-year-old Mia Shay St Hilaire suffered a severe allergic reaction after visiting Pop Inn Café, in Bermondsey, London, with her aunt and sister in August 2023. The young girl, who had a tree nut allergy, was rushed to hospital after ingesting the contaminated drink but tragically died. Mia's devastated parents, Adrian and Chanel said: "We think of Mia every day and knowing her death could potentially have been prevented so simply, only adds to how heartbroken we are as a family.' Southwark Council's food and safety team discovered the blender used to make the 12-year-old's milkshake had not been cleaned properly. An investigation found traces of almonds and hazelnuts in the machine from a previous drink. CCTV evidence showed the café operator, Baris Yucel, failing to clean the blender before preparing Mia's beverage. He was given a 100-hour community order and fined £18,000. Natasha's Law By Ben Griffiths THE family of an allergy sufferer who died after eating a poorly-labelled Pret sandwich on a BA jet have told how they have forgiven the high street giant. Grieving Nad and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse, whose daughter Natasha died in 2016, have even praised the sandwich chain for leading the way in implementing new packaging rules. Natasha's Law - named after the 15-year-old - requires businesses to list every ingredient on pre-packaged food. In an exclusive interview, the family spoke of their "great pride" at getting the historic new regulations in place. They mean an item like the artichoke, olive and tapenade baguette, which Natasha died after eating, will now have to list all 34 ingredients - instead of the THREE it displayed five years ago. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday, Tanya, who with Nad has won an OBE for her work in getting the law passed, said: "I know that Natasha would be ever so pleased this law is coming into force and we've managed to get it passed. "You can't do anything if you are filled with hate so we have forgiven Pret. It doesn't make up for the fact she is not here now but Pret have actually led the way on changing their packaging. "They've spent millions getting their packaging in line and educating staff on allergies. "The new law means tens of millions of sandwiches across the UK will now have to detail everything it contains from the small trace of ingredients." Natasha was on her way to Nice, in France, for a summer holiday with Nad and her best friend Bethany Holloway in July 2016 when she bought the baguette from Pret a Manger at Heathrow Airport. It contained hidden sesame seeds, something she was allergic to but the ingredient was not labelled on the packet. Shortly after take-off, Natasha had a reaction. Nad rushed her to the toilet and gave her two shots of adrenaline from her EpiPens which he expected would fight off the reaction. Her last words were 'I can't breathe, I'm suffocating, help me Daddy', before she suffered a fatal heart attack. An inquest in 2018 into Natasha's death blasted Pret for its 'inadequate' labelling and fault in Natasha's death, making the company vow to make a 'meaningful change'. Nad and Tanya launch their mission to get a law changed after the inquest. It now means any fresh item prepared on the premises of sale will now have to list every ingredient it contains. To visit the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation go to 5 Jess had eaten the dish before and said she was fine Credit: Instagram / @northymax1965 5 Maxine is now raising awareness of severe allergies Credit: GoFundMe
