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BBC News
08-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bradford: Campaign grows for curbs on 'stench' factory
A campaign demanding urgent action to deal with what people living nearby say is an "unbearable stench" coming from a Bradford factory is gathering Waddingtons plant, off Leeds Road, converts dead livestock, zoo animals and roadkill from across the country into biofuels and other by-products. A meeting was held at the weekend to discuss the situation during which Muhammed Ibraheem, who lives nearby, said: "The stench is like rancid garbage."JG Pears, the parent company of the Waddingtons plant, said it makes "great efforts to minimise odours beyond the site boundary" and operates "within the strict requirements" of its permit. However, residents say the odour is so strong it forces them indoors, affects their mental health and undermines community are also claims possibly toxic residue from the plant regularly floats onto parked cars nearby. Some people have conducted their own lab is now mounting on the authorities to act - and to throw out an upcoming licence review for the factory - following the public those demanding action were members of the Leeds Road Hindu have submitted a letter to Bradford Council highlighting the "intolerable" situation and "foul smell" which they said visiting dignitaries had commented on. 'Fishy, meaty' A petition has doubled its signatures since the Ummer Daraz, who has an office nearby, has been spearheading the growing campaign and is now seeking legal advice and gathering environmental regeneration projects like a new city centre railway station in the pipeline, he said tackling the matter was even more urgent."Can you imagine people coming off the train and being hit by this fishy, meaty, horrible stench?" he recalled that when he lived in the area himself "it was so overwhelming it gave me physical convulsions". The plant has been operating since 1947 and was previously an holds a Defra (department for environment, food and rural affairs) category 1 rendering licence, allowing it to process diseased animal Alistair Collins said: "Facilities like ours play a vital role in making livestock production sustainable and in preventing animal disease outbreaks. "We convert material not suitable for food into safe, reusable resources such as biofuels."He said the factory uses modern technology compliant with current Bat (best available techniques) standards, adding: "The installation is regularly inspected by environmental health officers from [the council] and we work with them constructively to ensure compliant operations."The factory operates under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016, enforced by Bradford Council to control pollution and odour. However objectors - some from within Bradford Council - said such a facility, one of 26 across the country, had no place in a densely populated area. A council committee last year made recommendations including lobbying Defra to accelerate new odour standards and commissioning an independent health impact study. When asked for a comment, a council spokesperson said: "An investigation is currently ongoing into Waddingtons which has not concluded, therefore we are unable to comment at this time."However Imran Khan, the council's deputy leader, and Rizwana Jamil, its environment scrutiny board chair, were both at the public meeting at Laisterdyke Community Centre on Saturday where they faced a barrage of Khan said: "There's no denying there is a problem."There is a foul stench and there are perceived health issues as well."Quite frankly, it can't be allowed to continue."He added the plant was run "based on legislation developed 20 years ago which hasn't been updated".He said: "I understand it is in the process of being updated now."We are trying to feed into that process to reflect the needs of people and businesses around it."We've not had the legal power to be able to do more with it up to now."Many of those at the meeting said "enough is enough" - especially with Bradford in its City of Culture year and a flagship festival celebrating the vibrant wider Leeds Road area due at the end of Mahmood, who runs the Mahmood's burger shop near the factory, said: "Our business attracts people from outside and we are investing a lot of money into the area. "It reflects really negatively on us as a city." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
News.com.au
02-07-2025
- News.com.au
Rachelle Childs podcast reaches 3 million downloads as petition for police reward increase grows
More than three million people have now downloaded the multimedia investigation into the murder of Rachelle Childs, a cold case which continues to haunt her family and friends 24 years on. And her sister is not stopping in her quest for justice, as a petition to increase the reward to $500,000 to find her killer is gathering momentum online. Rachelle's sister Kristy, who launched the petition told signatories: 'This is a personal plea to increase the reward for information leading to a conviction in her case to $500,000. It's been over two decades since we lost Rachelle and justice has yet to be served.' She told this masthead: 'We haven't achieved a raise in the reward yet, despite campaigning for years. 'We feel an increase in the reward is justified and warranted.' Kristy said they feel the reward increase 'may help to encourage the public to come forward with perhaps some information that they have held back for personal reasons'. 'We also think that considering other cases with rewards of $500,000, $750,000 and even $1 million, Rachelle's case having a $200,000 reward is not equitable or fair.' The petition comes as the Dear Rachelle podcast has dominated the podcast charts in Australia and has ranked highly in the UK and New Zealand, as it reinvestigates evidence from the cold case with the help of Rachelle's family and ex-detectives. LISTEN TO THE DEAR RACHELLE PODCAST BELOW: When hearing the news of the podcast reaching three million downloads, Kristy said: 'Three million people listening to Chelle's story, talking about her case, and supporting the investigation is just mind blowing. 'We are so thankful, heartened and incredibly grateful. 'We just hope that all this incredible hard work and support from the public leads to a conviction and a very lengthy sentence. 'That is the only reason why we are doing this.' Rachelle, 23, was murdered, set on fire and left on the side of a lonely highway near Gerroa, on the NSW south coast, in June 2001. There was a lengthy police investigation at the time, but it was marred with incompetence and ultimately failed to identify the killer. As a result, Rachelle's case ended up languishing at the back of police unsolved homicide files. The podcast team at News Corp has been working with Rachelle's family and ex-detectives to reinvestigate long-forgotten evidence, along with the alibi of the chief suspect – her former boss Kevin Steven Correll, who has consistently denied murdering Rachelle and has never been charged. He says that he has always co-operated with police by supplying his DNA and answering all their questions. Mr Correll and Rachelle sold used cars at Camden Holden when she died. What Rachelle and the rest of the community probably didn't know was that he was previously acquitted of four sexual assaults under his birth name, Kevin Cornwall. Past allegations aside, it's possible Mr Correll was one of the last people to see Rachelle alive when she left work for the last time on June 7, before she that night, a number of motorists saw a car that matched the description of Rachelle's prized Commodore along the highway between her home in Bargo and Gerroa, where her body was uncovered.
Geek Tyrant
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Ugly Sonic Returns as Images of Early Test Footage Surface, Reigniting a Pop Culture Phenomenon — GeekTyrant
According to a 2019 Journal of Digital Humanities study, almost 80% of test footage like this gets trashed. This is a rare preservation of a Hollywood "what-if." It instantly reignites the conversation around the power of fan feedback. Remember when that first Sonic the Hedgehog trailer dropped and the backlash was so intense that Paramount delayed the film by three months and dropped $5 million to fix it? Over 300,000 fans signed a petition. That never happens. Tyson Hesse, a longtime Sonic artist, was brought in to redesign the character, and honestly, he saved the movie. What's wild is that the original design was approved by Sega, by the director, by the studio. But fan expectations hit differently when it comes to beloved IP. That early look might've passed the exec sniff test, but it didn't stand a chance online. The new footage just confirms how far off the mark they really were. Of course, Ugly Sonic eventually found his weird redemption arc. He popped back up in Disney's Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers in 2022, voiced by Tim Robinson, as a hilarious meta cameo. Since then, Ugly Sonic has become more than a meme, he's a cautionary tale, a comeback story, and, according to a Media Psychology study, a case study in how controversy can spike engagement by 34%. He's part of the DNA now, influencing how studios approach fan-favorite characters. You can draw a straight line from Ugly Sonic to why The Super Mario Bros. Movie played it safe with Mario's classic look. The leaked footage is a reminder that sometimes, fans know best, and that somewhere in a dusty server room, cinematic mistakes are still waiting to resurface and haunt us all over again.
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Discontinued 'best ever' crisp flavour returns after 20 years off shelves
Crisp fans are rejoicing after finding out that a beloved classic will be returning to UK shelves - some 20 years after being discontinued. Pickled Onion Discos, owned by KP Snacks, were taken off shop shelves way back in 2005. But now, they will be coming back in a highly-anticipated return, with the tangy flavour destined to return to shops on August 27. In 2022, several X (formerly Twitter) users spoke wistfully of the discontinued flavour. One said: 'Pickled onion disco were the best.' Another agreed, writing: 'Bring back Pickled Onion Disco crisps.' In 2023, another agreed, saying: 'Disco's pickled onion. Was the underrated best crisp. RIP.' The snack had such a cult following, that in October 2017, a petition was launched calling for their return. It read: 'These crisps were by far the best tasting pickled onion crisps on the market! Fellow crisp lovers help bring these back!' The petition was promoted on Reddit, where crisp fans on Reddit in 2023, where snack fans discussed their disappointment that the snack had been discontinued. One wrote: 'Loved these growing up. They replaced it with Prawn Cocktail many years ago and while it is nice... It does not hold a candle to the mouth watering taste orgasm of pickled onion discos. 'I found a petition to bring them back [...] This is an important cause folks. Maybe one day we will have those pickle drenched salty discs melting on our tongues once more.' Another added: 'These were THEE best crisps to ever exist. Point blank. Period.' 'They used to make my tongue bleed but I loved them,' another admitted. In a similar vein, another wrote: 'Used to eat 5 packets at a time, they were 20p a pack back then!' One Redditor said: 'Bring back most pickled onion crisps. So rare nowadays.' 'I dream of these coming back every day. Best thing to do is to email KP. The more people that email showing interest the more likely they are to return,' a further Redditor sagely advised. Now these fans will no doubt be delighted at confirmation that the snack will be back. According to a statement by Amy Heap, marketing manager at Discos, the brand is very excited about the return of the treat. She said: 'This legendary flavour has been a fan favourite for years, and its mouth-tingling tang is guaranteed to take your snack game to the next level. 'Whether you've loved them forever or you're just discovering their iconic punch, we can't wait for you to tear open a bag and try them.' However, while the flavour is the same, one thing is changing - the price tag. According to shoppers, the crisps used to cost 20p a bag. When they return at the end of August, they will reportedly have an RRP of £1.35 for a 70g bag.
The Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Popular crisps brand is bringing back discontinued flavour after 20 years
A POPULAR crisps brand is bringing back a discontinued flavour after 20 years. Discos, owned by KP Snacks, is bringing back its beloved pickled onion flavour after it was last seen on shelves in 2005. The tangy snack will be sold in convenience stores across the UK from August 27, giving punters just a matter of weeks before they're reunited with the flavour. Customers can expect to pay £1.35 for a 70g bag when they land in shops. It will be good news for fans of the savoury delight, many of whom have been begging the British manufacturer to bring the product back. In 2022, one passionate customer went as far as launching a petition. The online plea got 428 signatures and was described as an "important cause". Other snack lovers have described the flavour as the "the best crisps to ever exist". And another loyal fan claimed they used to eat "five packets a day" when the product cost 20p. But some customers were less impressed with one sharing that their "day was ruined" if the flavour was in their packed lunch for school. Amy Heap, marketing manager at Discos said: "This legendary flavour has been a fan favourite for years, and its mouth-tingling tang is guaranteed to take your snack game to the next level. "Whether you've loved them forever or you're just discovering their iconic punch, we can't wait for you to tear open a bag and try them." We've outdone ourselves with this one' say Cadbury Ireland as they reveal new limited edition bar 'coming soon MORE RETURNING PRODUCTS Discos is not the only brand relaunching missed snacks. White chocolate Maltesers made a grand return to shelves earlier this year after a 10-year hiatus. A 30g bag is currently available to buy in Morrisons for £1.05, while a larger 74g pouch costs £1.75. Elsewhere, Opal Fruits, which were rebranded as Starburst in 1998, will now be available across major UK retailers. Customers will be able to purchase the treats from Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Morrisons stores for shoppers to enjoy a taste of nostalgia. Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose.
