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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Amazon's 'small but mighty' €24 gadget is a godsend for insomnia sufferers
A white noise machine that has been reduced in prize on Amazon is proving popular with people who need help nodding off at night and for parents trying to get their kids to sleep. The LazyNight White Noise machine, which was originally priced at just under €37, is now down to just under €24 (price accurate at the time of writing). The white noise machine must be plugged in to use and provides 30 different soothing sounds, including white noise, pink noise and brown noise, reports The Liverpool Echo. It also comes with 12 kinds of colours to choose from to create a 'comfortable and relaxing environment', as well as 10 levels of night light and 36 levels of adjustable volume control, allowing the user multiple options to find what suits them or their children best. The LazyNight White Noise machine (Image: The gadget can be played continuously, or for one, two, or three hours off timer. It's described as being 'loud enough to help you block out outside noise' and 'perfect for improving sleep quality and fighting snoring'. On the Amazon website, shoppers have given the product a 4.5 out of 5 rating from over 300 reviews. Elsewhere, for shoppers that want a gadget for baby use only, Currys is selling this MOMCOZY Smart Baby Sound Machine for €54.99, while Munchkin's Portable White Noise Sound Machine, available for €26.99 on comes with three soothing sounds and a 4-star rating. Back in the Amazon reviews for the LazyNight White Noise machine, one customer said: "I use this to help sleep since I work night shift and I couldn't be happier with the investment. For the price, this is a solid little sound machine. It is small but mighty. I love the night light function and light color/brightness options. I also love that how when you turn it on and off, the color, sound and volume level stay the same. "So if you're a creature of habit like I am and you like to have a certain sound and volume while sleeping, it's nice to be able to just turn it on and it be exactly where you want it to be from the last time you turned it on. My only critique is very petty but I wish the brightness level went down just one more level. Other than that, this has actually really improved my quality of sleep." A second shopper said: "This thing has seriously helped me to sleep and boasts enough sounds to keep variety in the process. The night light is fully adjustable and can be changed to many colours and it is a easy device to use. Sound volume is fully adjustable and all the functions work as intended. Great value for money." A third fan said: "My kids love it. It's the perfect size. Works well. Sound quality is amazing. Each night they can choose a different color or sound to listen too. Definitely worth the money." However, one negative reviewer said they were 'disappointed' with a sound they described as 'tinny, high-pitched and rushed-sounding'. "Most sounds are not really useful for resting or sleeping to. The so-called brown noise sounds are too thin and tinny, high-pitched and rushed sounding - when compared to YouTube brown noise sounds - which are warm, soothing and slow - and do not cover the external sounds." If you like the sound of this product, the LazyNight White Noise machine is currently on sale on Amazon for €23.91 (price accurate at the time of writing). Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Irish Daily Mirror
30-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Pictured: The moment man charged over Liverpool parade horror arrives in court
New pictures show the moment Liverpool parade accused Paul Doyle arrived at court ahead of his scheduled appearance on Friday morning. The images show the GEOAmey van turning into the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts building in Liverpool earlier this morning. The van, believed to be carrying 53-year-old Doyle, was followed by motorbike-riding police officers. Doyle, of Burghill Road in West Derby, Liverpool, is charged with two counts of wounding with intent, two charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm, two of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving, reports The Liverpool Echo. The charges relate to an incident on Monday evening in the wake of Liverpool FC's title celebrations in the city centre. A total of 79 pedestrians, ranging from four children aged as young as nine to a 78-year-old, were injured after being struck by a Ford Galaxy on Water Street shortly after 6pm, with 50 requiring hospital treatment. Seven remain as inpatients at present, but are said to be in a stable condition and believed to be recovering well. Doyle's case is listed from 10am at the Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts, after the 53-year-old was charged with the alleged offences yesterday afternoon. The charges relate to a total of six complainants, including two children. These are one count of wounding with intent and one of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm. Merseyside Police's assistant chief constable Jenny Sims said during a press conference at the force's headquarters on Thursday: "As always, our thoughts remain with all those injured and affected by the appalling incident that took place during the Liverpool Football Club parade on Monday. "I fully understand how this incident has left us all shocked and saddened, and I know many will continue to have concerns and questions. "Our detectives are working tirelessly, with diligence and professionalism, to seek the answers to all those questions. When we are able to, we will provide further information." ACC Sims added detectives were reviewing a "huge volume" of CCTV and mobile phone footage. Sarah Hammond, chief crown prosecutor for Crown Prosecution Service in the Mersey-Cheshire region, said this included footage from CCTV, mobile phones, businesses and dashcams, along with witness statements. She told the same press conference: "The investigation is at an early stage. Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence. "This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements. It is important to ensure every victim gets the justice they deserve. The charges will be kept under review as the investigation progresses."
7NEWS
30-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Dad-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash that injured dozens of soccer fans
The British motorist accused of ploughing a vehicle into a soccer victory parade in downtown Liverpool and injuring some 79 people was hit Thursday with seven criminal charges. Paul Doyle, 53, was charged just three days after Monday's mayhem marred the celebration of the Liverpool Football Club's English Premier League title win. Doyle, who lives in the West Derby section of Liverpool, is scheduled to appear before a judge on Friday, Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said during a press conference covered by The Liverpool Echo. Sims also confirmed that seven of the people who were injured on Monday remain hospitalised. 'I hope that all of those who were injured, or witnessed this terrible incident are able — given time — to heal and recover,' Sims said. Doyle is charged with one count of dangerous driving, two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Initially, Doyle was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. 'It is important to ensure that every victim gets justice they deserve,' Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire Sarah Hammond said at the press conference where Doyle's name was revealed. 'Monday's scenes reverberated around Liverpool and the country on that day of celebration.' Much of Liverpool was celebrating when, according to police, Doyle drove a Ford Galaxy into a crowd or revelers, pinning several beneath the wheels after it finally came to a halt. Describing it as a 'major incident', Merseyside police quickly released a statement identifying the suspect as 'white, British and from the Liverpool area.' Police also ruled out terrorism and insisted it was an isolated incident, but did not divulge any details about why the vehicle sped into the crowd. The BBC reported that Doyle was charged after 70 hours of questioning. 'The investigation is at an early stage,' Hammond said. 'Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence. This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements.' Some of that footage was shared on social media minutes after the vehicle struck the crowd. Footage verified by NBC News showed angry fans kicking the vehicle and trying to tear open the doors to get at the driver. The vehicle could later be seen speeding up and driving through the crowd, knocking down a number of pedestrians, before it lurched forward again, leaving more people lying on the asphalt. Doyle, according to his LinkedIn profile, is an IT specialist who served in the Royal Marines from 1990 to 1994. Local media said he was also a married father of three teenagers. 'Neighbours described him as 'such a normal Liverpool dad' and a 'genuinely pleasant family man',' The Times of London reported. 'When police arrived at his house late on Monday night, the neighbours said they assumed there had been a burglary.' Stream free on
NBC News
29-05-2025
- NBC News
U.K. police charge 53-year-old man over Liverpool soccer parade crash that wounded dozens
The British motorist accused of plowing a vehicle into a soccer victory parade in downtown Liverpool and injuring some 79 people was hit Thursday with seven criminal charges. Paul Doyle, 53, was charged just three days after Monday's mayhem marred the celebration of the Liverpool Football Club's English Premier League title win. Doyle, who lives in the West Derby section of Liverpool, is scheduled to appear before a judge on Friday, Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Sims said during a press conference covered by The Liverpool Echo. Sims also confirmed that seven of the people who were injured on Monday remain hospitalized. 'I hope that all of those who were injured, or witnessed this terrible incident are able — given time — to heal and recover," Sims said. Doyle is charged with one count of dangerous driving, two counts of unlawful and malicious wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, two counts of causing unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two counts of attempted unlawful and malicious grievous bodily harm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Initially, Doyle was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of drugs. "It is important to ensure that every victim gets justice they deserve," Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Mersey-Cheshire Sarah Hammond said at the press conference where Doyle's name was revealed. "Monday's scenes reverberated around Liverpool and the country on that day of celebration." Much of Liverpool was celebrating when, according to police, Doyle drove a Ford Galaxy into a crowd or revelers, pinning several beneath the wheels after it finally came to a halt. Describing it as a 'major incident,' Merseyside police quickly released a statement identifying the suspect as "white, British and from the Liverpool area.' Police also ruled out terrorism and insisted it was an isolated incident, but did not divulge any details about why the vehicle sped into the crowd. The BBC reported that Doyle was charged after 70 hours of questioning. 'The investigation is at an early stage," Hammond said. 'Prosecutors and police are continuing to work at pace to review a huge volume of evidence. This includes multiple pieces of video footage and numerous witness statements.' Some of that footage was shared on social media minutes after the vehicle struck the crowd. Footage verified by NBC News showed angry fans kicking the vehicle and trying to tear open the doors to get at the driver. The vehicle could later be seen speeding up and driving through the crowd, knocking down a number of pedestrians, before it lurched forward again, leaving more people lying on the asphalt. Doyle, according to his LinkedIn profile, is an IT specialist who served in the Royal Marines from 1990 to 1994. Local media said he was also a married father of three teenagers. "Neighbours described him as 'such a normal Liverpool dad' and a 'genuinely pleasant family man',' The Times of London reported. "When police arrived at his house late on Monday night, the neighbours said they assumed there had been a burglary."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Liverpool Have ‘No Major Concerns' as Alexis Mac Allister Misses Training Ahead of West Ham Clash
Liverpool Have 'No Major Concerns' as Alexis Mac Allister Misses Training Ahead of West Ham Clash Why Alexis Mac Allister's Absence from Training Shouldn't Worry Liverpool Fans Liverpool's journey through this season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, marked by thrilling highs and some inevitable lows. Amidst this turbulent period, the focus now shifts to Liverpool's upcoming crucial clash against West Ham. The spotlight, as reported by The Liverpool Echo, is partially on Alexis Mac Allister, whose recent absence from training has sparked discussions amongst fans and pundits alike. Positive Vibes at Anfield Following a challenging defeat against Fulham, Liverpool has had a slice of good news with potential new deals for key players Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk appearing imminent. This development should serve as a morale booster for the team and the fans, especially as the Reds look to tighten their grip on the Premier League title race. As the Liverpool Echo notes, 'The Reds after finally closing in on new deals for Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, with the end of two long-running sagas finally in sight.' Photo: IMAGO Addressing Mac Allister's Training Miss Concerns were naturally raised when Alexis Mac Allister was not seen with his teammates in Wednesday's training session. However, The Liverpool Echo reassures that there are 'no major concerns' over Mac Allister's fitness. Instead of a setback, his absence is part of a tailored approach by the Liverpool medical team, focusing on individual fitness regimes to maintain player sharpness. Advertisement As the Echo elaborates, Mac Allister was working on an 'individual programme inside the Liverpool training ground.' This strategic decision highlights the club's emphasis on personalised player management, ensuring that each player is at their physical peak as the season progresses. Goalkeeper Update and Injury News In addition to Mac Allister's situation, Liverpool fans received more positive news regarding Alisson Becker. Despite some uncertainty expressed by Van Dijk post-Fulham match, Alisson has been training normally, although he must still clear the pre-match concussion protocols to face West Ham. However, concerns remain as Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez are reported by The Liverpool Echo to still be out with injuries, continuing their paths to recovery. Their absence could impact the team's defensive strategies against West Ham. Photo: IMAGO Conclusion: Steady as She Goes With Arne Slot at the helm, focusing on detailed and player-specific fitness strategies, Liverpool is shaping up to maintain their competitive edge in the league. Mac Allister's role in this setup cannot be overstated, and his managed absence should be seen as a prudent step rather than a concern. This weekend, Anfield will be buzzing with anticipation, and with key players like Mac Allister expected to be fit, Liverpool is positioned well to take on West Ham. Our View – Anfield Index Analysis With the recent developments surrounding Liverpool, there's a palpable sense of relief and cautious optimism among the fans. The news of Alexis Mac Allister's managed absence from training is a testament to the proactive approach taken by Liverpool's fitness and medical teams under Arne Slot's management. It's a significant relief knowing that his absence is not due to an injury but is a strategic decision aimed at ensuring he remains fit and available for the crucial stages of the season. Advertisement Moreover, the potential signings of new deals for Salah and Van Dijk can only be seen as a massive positive. These moves would solidify the squad's core and send a strong message about the club's ambitions moving forward. As fans, while the injuries to Alexander-Arnold and Gomez are concerning, the overall direction of the club under Slot gives us many reasons to remain hopeful. The blend of strategic player management with tactical acumen can very well keep Liverpool in the title hunt this season, making each game a thrilling prospect for all supporters.
