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Jeremy Kyle guest who killed girlfriend's hamster has lifetime animal ban axed
ITV's Jeremy Kyle Show has been hit with controversy over the years, including one guest who killed his girlfriend's hamster after finding out he was not the father of her baby A former star of The Jeremy Kyle Show has had his lifetime ban on owning animals lifted. Controversial host Jeremy, 59, confessed that he still feels "immensely proud" of the ITV show, despite it being a factor in the death in one of its guests. The programme showcased a diverse range of individuals to the public, including an elderly escort who happily had sex with over 1,000 men. However, one previous guest has since appeared in court to have his lifetime ban on keeping animals lifted. Ryan O'Brien, from Stevenage, was granted this right by a judge who agreed that he had succeeded in "turning his life around" and proving he can care for a pet. In 2012, O'Brien pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after he hurled a hamster against a wall and stamped on it to kill it. At the time of the animal's death, O'Brien was in a tumultuous relationship with his girlfriend that had just ended shortly before the incident, as reported by The Comet. His relationship abruptly ended after appearing on the controversial ITV programme to determine whether he was the father of a 13-month-old girl he had been co-parenting with his partner. It was during his stint on the show that a DNA test revealed he was not the father of the toddler, reports the Daily Star. After admitting to the offence, O'Brien was initially slapped with a suspended jail term and an indefinite ban on keeping or owning animals. But in a dramatic turnaround, he's managed to get the ban overturned after convincing the court of his reformation. When he stood before Stevenage Magistrates' Court on May 22, no fewer than four witnesses vouched for his transformation, convincing the magistrates that he was now fit to care for a pet. His solicitor highlighted to the press that the magistrates had witnessed a profound shift in O'Brien's demeanour. Now 35, O'Brien has welcomed a new addition to his life, a miniature British bulldog pup named Dotty. Chatting with The Comet, he shared his journey of turning over a new leaf, leaving behind substance abuse to concentrate on bettering himself. "I have now completed a three-year apprenticeship with the construction company Wates and am a qualified tiler, decorator and electrician," he proudly told the paper. He's also giving back to the community, lending a hand at food banks and warm spaces. "A lot has changed; I've changed," O'Brien reflected. "I haven't got a bad bone in my body now." He expressed deep remorse over his past actions, saying: "Killing the hamster is the biggest regret of my life. I just wasn't thinking at the time." Despite his efforts to move forward, O'Brien acknowledged that he still faces the consequences of his past, with public shaming being a constant reminder. However, he expressed gratitude towards The Jeremy Kyle Show for shedding light on truths about his former partner. He shared that he's been clean since Christmas, steering clear of drugs for the past two years. He admitted reaching a juncture where he was "sick" of his previous lifestyle. Now, with "a good support network of friends", he's turned a new page: "I have stopped hanging out with people who were bad for me."
The Independent
10-03-2025
- General
- The Independent
Ex-Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia
Storm surges from ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred have uncovered historic shipwrecks along Australia's east coast, revealing long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland. At Ballina, in northern New South Wales, shifting sands have uncovered what is believed to be the remains of The Comet, a paddle steamer that was wrecked in 1890, according to ABC News. Curator of the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, Ron Creber, told the outlet the area is a known shipwreck graveyard, with as many as 64 shipwrecks recorded off the coast and in the Richmond River. 'This is only a guess, but I think it's The Comet, a single-screw wooden steamship which was wrecked on the Richmond River spit in March 1890,' Mr Creber said. He added that while parts of the wreck had surfaced briefly in October last year before being covered by sand again, it is now more exposed than ever. 'The ship is really exposed in a dangerous part of the beach because that's the main swimming section,' he said, warning that some visitors had already begun vandalising the site. A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water urged the public to 'admire it from a distance'. In New South Wales, shipwrecks are protected by law, with fines of up to $1m for damaging or disturbing them. Further north, rough seas have also exposed parts of the SS Dicky at Dicky Beach on the Sunshine Coast, a shipwreck that had been buried for safety reasons in 2015. The SS Dicky, a steamer travelling from Rockhampton to Brisbane in 1893, was forced ashore by strong gales and remained a landmark on the beach for over a century. John Groves, a historian and co-author of a book on the wreck, said the site was an important part of local heritage. 'It's the only surf beach in Australia named after a shipwreck,' he told Sunshine Coast News. Photographer Tracey Keeley, who has captured images of the wreck over the years, told the outlet she was pleased to see it resurface. 'Oh, I definitely miss it. It was such an iconic photography subject, especially at sunrise,' she said. Ex-Cyclone Alfred has caused widespread coastal erosion along Australia's eastern seaboard, with maritime experts saying more shipwrecks could emerge as sand shifts. Mr Creber said Byron Bay, which suffered significant erosion, may also see previously buried wrecks resurface. 'In just one night, they had five shipwrecks there in the past,' he said. Remnants of Alfred continues to pound Queensland and New South Wales with heavy rainfall with several flood alerts still in place and more than 300,000 people under a blackout.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Ex-Cyclone Alfred unearths two shipwrecks over 100-years-old in Australia
Storm surges from ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred have unearthed historic shipwrecks along Australia's east coast, revealing long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland. At Ballina, in northern New South Wales, shifting sands have uncovered what is believed to be the remains of The Comet, a paddle steamer that was wrecked in 1890, according to ABC News. Curator of the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, Ron Creber, told the outlet the area is a known shipwreck graveyard, with as many as 64 shipwrecks recorded off the coast and in the Richmond River. 'This is only a guess, but I think it's The Comet, a single-screw wooden steamship which was wrecked on the Richmond River spit in March 1890,' Mr Creber told said. He added that while parts of the wreck had surfaced briefly in October last year before being covered by sand again, it is now more exposed than ever. 'The ship is really exposed in a dangerous part of the beach because that's the main swimming section,' he said, warning that some visitors had already begun vandalising the site. A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water urged the public to 'admire it from a distance'. In New South Wales, shipwrecks are protected by law, with fines of up to $1m for damaging or disturbing them. A century-old shipwreck has resurfaced on the east coast of Australia, unearthed by Cyclone Alfred's wild weather over 130 years after it was first swallowed by the sea in another cyclone in the SS Dicky ran aground at what is now Dicky Beach on the Sunshine Coast,… — RPG The Random Post Generator (@JimmyMcSqueezle) March 8, 2025 Further north, rough seas have also exposed parts of the SS Dicky at Dicky Beach on the Sunshine Coast, a shipwreck that had been buried for safety reasons in 2015. The SS Dicky, a steamer travelling from Rockhampton to Brisbane in 1893, was forced ashore by strong gales and remained a landmark on the beach for over a century. John Groves, a historian and co-author of a book on the wreck, said the site was an important part of local heritage. 'It's the only surf beach in Australia named after a shipwreck,' he told Sunshine Coast News. Photographer Tracey Keeley, who has captured images of the wreck over the years, told the outlet she was pleased to see it resurface. 'Oh, I definitely miss it. It was such an iconic photography subject, especially at sunrise,' she said. Ex-Cyclone Alfred has caused widespread coastal erosion along Australia's eastern seaboard, with maritime experts saying more shipwrecks could emerge as sand shifts. Mr Creber said Byron Bay, which suffered significant erosion, may also see previously buried wrecks resurface. 'In just one night, they had five shipwrecks there in the past,' he said. Remnants of Alfred continues to pound Queensland and NSW with heavy rainfall with several flood alerts still in place and over 300,000 people under a blackout.
The Independent
09-03-2025
- General
- The Independent
Ex-Cyclone Alfred unearths two shipwrecks over 100-years-old in Australia
Storm surges from ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred have unearthed historic shipwrecks along Australia's east coast, revealing long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland. At Ballina, in northern New South Wales, shifting sands have uncovered what is believed to be the remains of The Comet, a paddle steamer that was wrecked in 1890, according to ABC News. Curator of the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum, Ron Creber, told the outlet the area is a known shipwreck graveyard, with as many as 64 shipwrecks recorded off the coast and in the Richmond River. 'This is only a guess, but I think it's The Comet, a single-screw wooden steamship which was wrecked on the Richmond River spit in March 1890,' Mr Creber told said. He added that while parts of the wreck had surfaced briefly in October last year before being covered by sand again, it is now more exposed than ever. 'The ship is really exposed in a dangerous part of the beach because that's the main swimming section,' he said, warning that some visitors had already begun vandalising the site. A spokesperson for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water urged the public to 'admire it from a distance'. In New South Wales, shipwrecks are protected by law, with fines of up to $1m for damaging or disturbing them. Further north, rough seas have also exposed parts of the SS Dicky at Dicky Beach on the Sunshine Coast, a shipwreck that had been buried for safety reasons in 2015. The SS Dicky, a steamer travelling from Rockhampton to Brisbane in 1893, was forced ashore by strong gales and remained a landmark on the beach for over a century. John Groves, a historian and co-author of a book on the wreck, said the site was an important part of local heritage. 'It's the only surf beach in Australia named after a shipwreck,' he told Sunshine Coast News. Photographer Tracey Keeley, who has captured images of the wreck over the years, told the outlet she was pleased to see it resurface. 'Oh, I definitely miss it. It was such an iconic photography subject, especially at sunrise,' she said. Ex-Cyclone Alfred has caused widespread coastal erosion along Australia's eastern seaboard, with maritime experts saying more shipwrecks could emerge as sand shifts. Mr Creber said Byron Bay, which suffered significant erosion, may also see previously buried wrecks resurface. 'In just one night, they had five shipwrecks there in the past,' he said. Remnants of Alfred continues to pound Queensland and NSW with heavy rainfall with several flood alerts still in place and over 300,000 people under a blackout.
