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Daily Mirror
7 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Police launch appeal after girl, 4, is mauled by XL bully on river footpath
After a four-year-old girl was attacked by a dog on the River Irwell footpath, in Kersal, Salford, Greater Manchester Police has issued an appeal for information. An XL bully bit a four-year-old girl along a riverside footpath in Salford. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have launched an appeal for information today following the incident where the young child was attacked by a dog on the River Irwell footpath in Kersal. The unfortunate event occurred sometime between 2pm and 3pm on Saturday, July 19. Thankfully, the little girl did not sustain any severe injuries from the attack, according to GMP. At present, what prompted the attack or whether the dog's owner was present during the incident is unknown. It comes after a Brit mum's 'horrendous' death after being scratched by a puppy with rabies on holiday. The police are now calling on any witnesses to step forward with information as they begin to piece together the details of the attack, reports Manchester Evening News. A spokesperson for GMP Salford stated: "We are appealing for information following an incident which saw an XL bully bite a four-year-old child on footpath of the River Irwell in Kersal between 2-3pm on Saturday, July 19 2025. "Thankfully no serious injury was sustained." This is not the only incident involving XL Bully dogs in recent times. On April 26 this year, a church volunteer was brutally attacked by an XL Bully while he was asleep, with the banned breed ripping off the man's ear. Darren Shuttleworth-Long was caring for the dog, which wasn't his own, when he was set upon at a property in Exeter Street, Swindon. The 52-year-old had dozed off beside the animal but awoke to find it with its jaw clamped beneath his armpit. The dog continued mauling and biting Darren, from Swindon, Wiltshire, for approximately 10 minutes. The XL Bully succeeded in tearing his right ear clean off and also left half of Darren's nose "hanging off". Anyone with information about the attack is urged to call 101 and quote reference CRI/06FF/0019513/25. Alternatively, tips can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Eamon Downes dead: Liquid legend dies after five-year cancer battle
Liquid co-founder and DJ Eamon Downes has died after a five-year battle with brain cancer. The music producer, also known as Ame, formed group Liquid in the 90s with Shane Heneghan. DJ and producer Billy Daniel Bunter shared the heartbreaking news in a post, writing: "This morning in Rome was a beautiful service for one of my closest friends, Eamon Downes — beloved dad to Bea, devoted husband to Stella. "Me and Sonya flew straight from Ibiza to Rome to be with the family. You had so many people there from your local community, and you always spoke so fondly of everyone around you in Italy. Sometimes I'd speak to you and think you were Italian yourself." He added: "Bea read the most beautiful speech in both Italian and English so me and Sonya could understand. It was incredibly emotional for everyone. So many thoughts were running through my mind — from lobbing whiz in your coffee on a Saturday afternoon in 1990 in the record shop, to all the banter you had with my dad. "While your close-knit family and community were there in person, across the internet your pictures, your songs, the love, the shares, the comments, the tributes — they're not in the thousands, not even the hundreds of thousands… it's in the millions. "In the past 24 hours, you would've loved seeing how many people are celebrating your music and your energy. Even more beautiful were the messages from people you didn't even know — people you gave time to at gigs, people you sent jokes to, sent memorabilia to, people you helped through tough times or addiction." The post concluded: "You were loved not just for your music, but for the human you were. A kind, thoughtful, funny soul. You'll live forever in the hearts, minds and melodies of everyone's lives. As we all said our final farewell's 'Sweet Harmony' played. We love you, Eamon. Forever." A number of DJs left heart emojis under the post while one fan wrote: "Sounds really special, he will be missed." Another said: "He was such a beautiful soul." One fan added: "You lost such a dear friend bro and the world lost one of the greatest from Dance Music." Eamon, who was born in Tower Hamlets in 1968, and Shane found success with their debut self-titled record in the early 90s, with Sweet Harmony becoming an iconic anthem. The DJ spent his final years living in Italy with his wife Stella and daughter Bea, the duo's only child. His friends and family members flew to Rome for a private service in his memory. His wife read an emotional speech in Italian and English before mourners said their goodbyes while Sweet Harmony, which reached no. 15 in the charts, ended the service. The early commercial success of Liquid helped boost XL, which released Sweet Harmony as a single, into a massive label. Other XL releases include The Prodigy's Music For A Jilted Generation and its followup The Fat of Land. After their initial success, Liquid released their The Future Music EP before the duo stopped producing together. Eamon went on to released music under the Liquid moniker until 2023.
Tom's Guide
22-07-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Epic Ninja sale with up to 35% off — 13 deals I'd shop now from Amazon and Best Buy
There are some impressive Ninja deals up for grabs right now at Amazon and Best Buy. You can currently get up to 35% off a range of Ninja appliances at Amazon, so if you're in the market for a new air fryer, blender or even cookware, you're in luck! For example, right now you can get the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 6.5 Qt XL on sale for $125 at Amazon ($64 off.) We rank the Ninja Air Fryer Pro as the best air fryer on the market and this larger version has room for even more tasty fries, wings and snacks! Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Ninja deals this week. For more savings, see our Amazon promo codes guide, and check out the deals I'd buy from $6 in Lowe's sale. Available in several different colors, this Ninja portable bender allows you to make perfectly smooth drinks anywhere you go. This is an especially great deal for athletes because you can make up to 18 ounces of shakes and smoothies on the go. It features an easy-open sip lid that lets you blend and drink in the same vessel. This Ninja knife and sharpener system will improve your culinary prowess! This set comes with a strong rust-resistant knife and an easy-to-use sharpener — simply pop the knife in and raise and lower the sharpener's handle to refresh your knife's blade. This stylish Ninja coffee maker comes in a gorgeous Glacier Blue colorway and is now on sale for $30 off. Whether you prefer pods or grounds, this device makes tasty brews in 7 sizes (6-oz. to 24-oz) and has a built-in, fold-away milk frother! The Ninja Blast Portable Blender is a compact, cordless solution for on-the-go blending. Each 18oz vessel features a leakproof lid and sip spout, allowing you to blend and drink directly from the container. Powered by a rechargeable USB-C base, it's ideal for smoothies, protein shakes, and frozen drinks. We rank the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 as the best air fryer on the market, and this version comes with a larger capacity and more cooking functions! It can air fry, broil, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate, and fits up to 5 lbs of fries or 9 lbs of wings. Ninja reinvented the air fryer game with its DualZone models, and the DZ201 is the largest of the bunch. With two 5-quart baskets, it can double up to make french fries for the whole family, or cook your main and your side simultaneously. The Ninja Crispi is an air fryer like no other. With a removable air frying lid and a selection of glass containers that can be used to prep, store, cook and serve your food in one go, it's reinvented what you can do with the best air fryers. The Ninja Crispi Cooking System includes a cooking pod, two cooking and storage containers, complete with lids and crisper plates. Want a does-it-all kitchen system? The Blender & Food Processor Combo has a 64 oz. max liquid capacity, and its 1500 watt motor is incredibly powerful. We tested and loved the blender-only version of this combo, so this expanded edition with attachments for chopping and single-serve blending is bound to be even better. If you like cold brews as much as your hot drinks, this deal is worth your attention. The Ninja CP307 is a versatile coffee maker that offers six brew sizes as well as five brew styles, including an over ice setting. It can froth milk or brew your tea to the ideal temperature, so it's pretty much a jack of all trades. In our Ninja Hot & Cold Brewed System review, we said it turns your kitchen into a full-on cafe. The Ninja DoubleStack XL Air Fryer is one of Ninja's most innovative releases. This two-drawer air fryer saves a huge amount of counter space by stacking one drawer on top of another, doubling its cooking capacity for its footprint. It's got two drawers of 5-quart capacity, and comes with roasting trays to stack foods inside the drawers, too. The Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven aims to offer low-maintenance cooking at a medium price point. The oven offers a sizable 12" x 12" cavity and is weather-resistant for outdoor storage. Our editor Kate Kozuch tested this outdoor electric oven, and loved it for its versatility and ease of use (check out her Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven review). Not only can it make great pizzas, but its internal size and temperature controls also make the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven ideal for smoking wings and many things in between. You can score almost $100 off this Ninja outdoor grill and smoker right now. This smart grill lets you monitor cooking progress from your phone, which is great if you're juggling multiple dishes at once during a cookout!
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eamon Downes dead: Liquid co-founder passes away following five-year cancer battle as tributes pour in
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in after Liquid co-founder Eamon Downes passed away from brain cancer. The iconic UK producer, also known as Ame, died after bravely battling the disease for five years. Advertisement Alongside Shane Heneghan, best known as DJ Model, Downes formed Liquid in the early 90s. The duo who would help to amplify the early sounds of rave and breakbeat in the UK. Fellow DJ and producer Billy Daniel Bunter shared the news earlier today, writing: 'It's with heartbreaking sadness that I'm letting the world know we've lost Eamon Downes, devoted husband to Stella, proud dad to Bea, and one of my closest friends ever. "This one really hurts.' Advertisement Bunter added: 'I still remember him playing me 'Sweet Harmony' down the phone before it got cut. "When XL signed it, he was buzzing. 'Sending dubplates by bike to Pete Tong and then straight to me at Labrynth, he loved that side of things.' Downes and Heneghan found success with their debut self-titled record in 1991, of which the track 'Sweet Harmony' stands as an all-timer anthem. Advertisement Most read in Music Initially released in 1991 on the self-pressed white label Liquid EP of 500 copies, it was re-released to a wider audience on XL Recordings. It's success would also emboldened XL Recordings, which has become one of the planet's most important labels. The single was followed by The Future Music EP which included "Liquid Is Liquid". After their first few releases, Downes and Heneghan parted ways as a duo. Advertisement But Downes continued to share music under the alias for more than 30 years as a solo act. 1 Eamon Downes has passed away Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eamon Downes dead: Liquid co-founder passes away following five-year cancer battle as tributes pour in
STAR GONE Eamon Downes dead: Liquid co-founder passes away following five-year cancer battle as tributes pour in Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in after Liquid co-founder Eamon Downes passed away from brain cancer. The iconic UK producer, also known as Ame, died after bravely battling the disease for five years. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up Alongside Shane Heneghan, best known as DJ Model, Downes formed Liquid in the early 90s. The duo who would help to amplify the early sounds of rave and breakbeat in the UK. Fellow DJ and producer Billy Daniel Bunter shared the news earlier today, writing: 'It's with heartbreaking sadness that I'm letting the world know we've lost Eamon Downes, devoted husband to Stella, proud dad to Bea, and one of my closest friends ever. "This one really hurts.' Bunter added: 'I still remember him playing me 'Sweet Harmony' down the phone before it got cut. "When XL signed it, he was buzzing. 'Sending dubplates by bike to Pete Tong and then straight to me at Labrynth, he loved that side of things.' Downes and Heneghan found success with their debut self-titled record in 1991, of which the track 'Sweet Harmony' stands as an all-timer anthem. Initially released in 1991 on the self-pressed white label Liquid EP of 500 copies, it was re-released to a wider audience on XL Recordings. It's success would also emboldened XL Recordings, which has become one of the planet's most important labels. The single was followed by The Future Music EP which included "Liquid Is Liquid". After their first few releases, Downes and Heneghan parted ways as a duo. But Downes continued to share music under the alias for more than 30 years as a solo act.
