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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Southport killer's cushy life in prison despite hurling boiling water over guard
Axel Rudakubana killed Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Alice Aguiar, nine, and six-year-old Bebe King at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside last summer Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has jail treats such as Maltesers and McCoy's delivered to his cell by prison officers - despite attacking a guard with boiling water. Rudakubana is still able to buy the snacks at London's Belmarsh Prison, where he is serving at least 52 years for killing three girls at a dance class. Sources inside the clink have called this "shocking and disgusting" as Rudakubana, 18, threw scalding water over a prison officer there earlier this month. The triple killer is also allowed to call family, have religious visits and receive money from relatives while at the jail in Plumstead area of southeast London. Responding to the development, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick said: "I cannot believe this monster has been allowed to keep these privileges. "It's a disgrace. He should be stripped of them immediately, no questions asked. It's the least the victims of his horrendous crime would expect. We've got to regain control of prisons before an officer is killed." The stricken prison guard was rushed to hospital earlier this month after the attack. Yet, Rudakubana is still able to fill out a sheet and get treats sent to his cell, often delivered by close colleagues of the victim. "He's been spending £5.50 a week in the canteen since the attack, and can spend it on anything he likes as long as it's not dangerous. He's still allowed to buy things like Maltesers and Pringles crisps if he fancies them," a source told The Sun. "Prison officers, who are the colleagues of the guy he attacked, have to collect his canteen order and deliver it to his cell. It's made some angry and upset. The array of goods on the canteen list is quite staggering and it has all the decent brands." While the thug's TV has been removed from his cell and his time out of his cell has been limited, Rudakubana can also buy toiletries, vitamins, drinks and biscuits from the shop. The source added: "The principle of it is shocking — and he's been spending what he can every week since the attack. It's very rare for a governor to completely strip a prisoner of canteen rights but I'd say this is an instance where it's justified." The insider claims the teen has been sent money from his family since the attack on the officer, and has had phone calls with relatives. The attack saw Rudakubana, formerly of Banks, Lancashire, was allowed a kettle and is believed to have used it to boil water ahead of the "serious assault" on May 8. But he is, as a result, barred from buying anything that could be turned into a weapon, such as tins of tuna, after the jagged edge of a can was used to slash Sara Sharif's killer dad Urfan at Belmarsh in January. It is believed the guard in the Rudakubana case has returned to work. Speaking to The Sun, the Prison Service said it did not comment on individuals.
The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
RTE viewers set for disappointment as hit soap pulled from TV schedule and replacement revealed in shake-up
RTE have made some significant changes to this week's TV schedule. Viewers will notice some differences to tomorrow's One's usual Tuesday line-up . Advertisement 2 Fair City is missing off air tomorrow Credit: RTE 2 Fair City's explosive episode yesterday saw Mairead get shot Credit: RTE There will be huge disappointment for The hit soap normally airs at 8pm, however a repeat episode of The End of the World with Beanz will be shown instead. The environmental docuseries sees host Martin Beanz Warde travelling to The Zad in France with Emma Doran to learn about the benefits of communal life. Thankfully, Fair City fans won't have to wait too long until their next fix as the show returns on air this Thursday, May 1, at 8.30pm. Advertisement read more on fair city Viewers will be able to find out whether or not Mairead is okay after Last night, Damien and his younger brother Mark went head-to-head after Mark confessed to accidentally murdering their sister Laura and in a panic, pulled out a gun which ended in a hostage situation at McCoy's. Damien tried to talk down an erratic Mark, who was spooked when there was a knock at the door of the pub. Still chasing her hunch about Mark's innocence, Fidelma questioned the veracity of Tyler's claims. Advertisement Most read in News TV Questioning Tyler further, Buckley and Fidelma were concerned when he revealed that Mark threatened him. More assured in her suspicions of Mark, Fidelma phoned Damien in her pursuit and discovered the hostage situation. A look at tonight's episode of Fair City Answering the phone, a quick-thinking Damien surreptitiously alerted Fidelma that they were in McCoys. When Mark discovered Damien's phone, he went ballistic at his brother, who desperately tried to calm him down. Advertisement In an attempt to quell the escalating situation, Dean tackled Mark to get the gun, but a shot rang out. At the same time, Fidelma and Buckley arrived at McCoy's to arrest Mark. SHOCKED CITY Amidst the madness, everyone was shocked to discover that Mairead had been shot by the stray bullet. Racing into action, Elaine provided CPR to a deteriorating Mairead while they waited for an ambulance. Advertisement Meanwhile, Tommy prevented an emotional Dean from expressing his feelings for an ailing Mairead. Shocked by Mairead's injuries, Mark attempted to apologise to his brother, but Damien rejected the apology. On tenterhooks, Dean and Damien comforted each other while a critically injured Mairead was rushed to hospital.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Family's lovely surprise as girl finds heart-shaped crisp on Mother's Day
AN Inverclyde family got a snack surprise full of love on Mother's Day. Sophie Strachan and her dad Paul visited Sophie's great-nana Pamela Thompson in Gourock on Sunday. Just after the ladies of the family had unwrapped their Mother's Day gifts, Sophie, eight, opened a bag of flame grilled steak McCoy's – and got a lovely shock. Sophie with the heart-shaped crisp (Image: Paul Strachan) The first crisp out of the bag, bought from Port Glasgow Tesco, was shaped like a heart – the ideal snack to enjoy on a day dedicated to celebrating mums. Paul, 40, who is from Barrhead, said: "When Sophie pulled the crisp out we all said 'Aww, look at that'. "She was all set to eat it but I managed to get a photo before she crunched. "It put a smile on our faces and we hope it will put a smile on other people's faces too."
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The TikTok star turning Monster Munch, Frazzles and Scampi Fries into gourmet sandwiches
A TikToker has been wowing millions after unveiling her unique approach to sandwich making. Nell Carter, known on TikTok as @Nell'sKitchen, has revealed to viewers her distinctive sandwich recipes which incorporate some of the nation's favourite crisps. Taking the familiar favourites of flame-grilled McCoy's, pickled onion Monster Munch and Frazzles, Nell has revolutionised the idea of what a crisp sandwich can be. READ MORE: Solar eclipse 2025: Exact time to watch the Moon cover the Sun in rare event this week READ MORE: 'I'll never return to Krakow after what happened on my sister's hen do' To create her unique sandwiches Nell, from Yorkshire, shows viewers how she bakes crisps into her bread before adding even more as a filling. Her creations have now taken the video platform by storm with Nell's videos reaching up to 2.1M views. Nell's original creations have now sent TikTok users into a frenzy for crisp sandwiches, with one user writing on the platform: "Honestly that looks like my idea of heaven." Another TikTok user added: "This looks utterly insane." Through showcasing her recipes Nell hopes to champion the use of crisps in sandwiches more often, as she said that crisps are often viewed as an "afterthought". 'The hardest thing to achieve with a pre-made sandwich is the crunch,' Nell explained. 'Why not try and make the crisp the hero product?' So far, Nell has dabbled with Scampi Fries, Mini Cheddars, Discos, Frazzles and more. "I've always picked challenges that I think are going to be relatable to my audience, which is majority UK,' said Nell. "Crisps are something we all enjoy, something we're all a part of. 'I'm just showing people you can re-imagine something you have known for years in a new way to find a little bit of excitement out of something very commonplace.' The 28-year-old also said she used to view her passion for creating sandwiches as a "side hustle" after reviewing supermarket Christmas meal deals, while at university. 'It then turned into an annual feature and during lockdown, I started creating my own recipes and food blogs," she said. From showcasing her recipes on TikTok Nell has now pursued her own sandwich catering business based in London.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Walkers announces popular axed flavour is set to come back to UK
Walkers has confirmed a beloved axed flavour is coming back - but there is a huge catch. Walkers, which is rivalled by McCoy's and more, has confirmed the move after it hinted that the discontinued Worcester Sauce flavour would be coming back. Walkers confirmed that Worcester Sauce will be coming back to the UK for a limited time only: one day, Tuesday, March 4. The crisps will only be sold in Worcester, at Charlie's Convenience Store on 59 Barbourne Road in the city. One X user wrote: "@walkers_crisps bringing back the Worcester sauce flavour I've been waiting years for this moment I literally brought the m and s ones yesterday but you can't beat the original walkers." READ MORE: Next 'comfy' £30 trousers are 'more stylish than joggers' and 'can be dressed up' READ MORE: New Look shutting 29 branches with full list of locations announced READ MORE UK set for hottest day of year so far with first of spring weather hitting Another user wrote: "Liverpool are winning the league and Walkers are bringing back Worcester Sauce flavour. Never kill yourself." Another person on X said: "What the hell @walkers_crisps Worcester Sauce was the best flavour crisps that you did! You need to bring them back asap!!!!" While second person posted: "Every week for the last 8 months I've been looking on Tesco website for Worcester Sauce Crisps pack of 6 but they were always out of stock, now I know why. They are my favourite Crisps and I will miss eating them straight from the bag and in sandwiches R.I.P Worcester Sauce R.I.P." A third person added: "@walkers_crisps right enough is them back PLEASE." The hugely popular crisp flavour will be returning on Tuesday, March 4 at 10am. A spokesperson for Walkers said: "They're back. "They're even more Worcestershire-y with Lea & Perrins sauce. But they're only being sold in Worcester. A limited supply will be exclusively available at Charlie's Convenience Store, 59 Barbourne Road, Worcester." The spokesperson for the crisp giant went on to say: "See you there on Tuesday 4th March, 10am."
