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Fury as prisoner wins complaint against jail bosses after there was no MILK for his porridge
A PRISON inmate won a complaint after there was no milk for his porridge.
Jail bosses were rapped by the ombudsman for only providing water for the lag’s breakfast oats at weekends.
Another upheld complaint came from a transgender inmate who moaned about not being able to order size ten women’s shoes while at a men’s jail.
A third prisoner, who was deaf, got a refund as his TV had no subtitles, although he used the set to play computer games.
Another inmate had £8.22 refunded after it was ruled they were unfairly charged for a replacement kettle.
The cases were uncovered in a Freedom of Information probe over moans to the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman from 2023 to 2024.
The watchdog upheld 21 gripes in a year — nine about accommodation, eight over equality and four about food.
Kevin Moore, retired Detective Chief Superintendent and Head of CID at Sussex Police, said: “As someone whose job it was to keep serious criminals off the street in order to keep the public safe, this makes my blood boil.
“This is just so typical of today’s ‘woke’ society now impacting on the so-called rights of prisoners who are supposed to be locked up as a punishment for the crimes they have committed.
“I am sure that the general public are as appalled as I am regarding some of these outcomes. I accept that prisoners have rights but to me, this is stretching these to the limits.”
The ombudsman declined to comment.
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RTE Fair City viewers all left saying same thing as Fergal is hurt by Aoife’s flippancy over not showing up
RTE Fair City viewers were all left saying the same thing after Fergal was hurt when Aoife didn’t show up.
In tonight’s episode Gar was sceptical that his sister Aoife would keep her promise to visit, but Fergal had faith.
Gar was impressed with Fergal’s professionalism towards Tommy at the gym.
Fergal struggled to hide his disappointment when Aoife was a no-show. Gar was buoyed when Dearbhla praised him for sticking by Fergal.
Gar was forced to have stern words with Fergal when he almost rose to a goading Rayno’s bait.
Fergal struggled to keep calm when Rayno riled him up further at the Station but was grateful when Steo intervened.
Gar commended Fergal for keeping his cool with Rayno but was frustrated when he learned about the subsequent run-in at the Station.
Fergal was hurt by Aoife’s flippancy over not showing up. Gar confronted Fergal for getting into it with Rayno again.
Disappointed that Gar wouldn’t hear him out, Fergal announced that he’s done with his family.
RTE Fair City viewers all raced to social media to share their thoughts.
One fan said: “What if Aoife isn’t real and it’s really Dean playing mind games with Fergal.”
Another wrote: “Aoife is Laura nobody will recognise her.”
A third added: “Poor Fergal.”
Elsewhere in tonight’s episode, Jacinta rebuffed Sharon’s concern for her following the facial mishap. Sharon lay the blame for the bad reaction at Jacinta’s feet.
Keen to avoid bad publicity, Dolores agreed to pay Jacinta for damages and ordered Sharon to make things right.
Sharon delivered the compensation money but was given pause when Jacinta insisted all she wanted was an apology.
A distracted Georgie accidently uploaded a photo of Jacinta’s allergic reaction to the salon’s socials.
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Sharon’s apology fell flat when Jacinta discovered that Georgie uploaded the wrong photo.
Kira was thrown when a confident Mondo appeared to have moved on.
Kira admitted to Orla that Mondo’s reappearance had stirred up confusing feelings.
Melanie got an idea when she clocked Jess was out of her depth with Joan.
Zoe was relieved when Melanie insisted there was no bad blood between them.
Orla’s antennae twitched when she noticed an intimacy between Gwen and Mondo.
A devious Melanie offered her help to a struggling Jess. Kira was conflicted when Orla revealed that Gwen and Mondo are together.
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Fury as woke council tells staff to avoid the words ‘confident’, ‘driven’ and ‘honest’ in job adverts
A WOKE council wants staff to avoid the words “confident”, “driven” and “honest” in job adverts.
Its barmy bosses class the terms as “gender-coded”.
North Devon Council recruitment training slides seen by The Sun have examples of 52 “masculine-coded words” and 50 “feminine-coded” words.
Other masculine terms to avoid include intellect, lead, principle and ambition.
Feminine terms frowned upon include kind, loyal and polite.
Employers are also urged to not use terms like “years of experience” or “native English speaker” as qualifications.
The guide adds: “Avoid other gender-coded language in your job postings.
“The net result could be that you alienate otherwise qualified candidates and they decide not to apply.”
But a source said: “A lot of these words describe what most people think would be the ideal candidate for any job.
“You’d think councils would want workers to be honest and driven. I guess not.”
Free Speech Union boss Toby Young added: “What this is basically saying is if you identify as a man or a woman, you need not apply.”
North Devon Council declined to comment.
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Antony pops up with assist just 14 minutes into Real Betis debut as fans say ‘Man Utd were the problem’
MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony has made an immediate impact during his loan stint with Real Betis.
The winger joined United in 2022 following a whopping £86million deal with Ajax.
Betis lead and Antony played a big part in it!
— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) February 2, 2025
The debutant's effort is saved and Isco has a tap-inpic.twitter.com/yOPNIyIMgz
However, the Brazil international never lived up to his billing at Old Trafford as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances with Man Utd.
Antony’s struggles continued this season and that led to him falling out of favour under new manager Ruben Amorim.
That is why the Red Devils offloaded the Brazilian to Real Betis on loan until the end of the season.
And the ex-Ajax star hit the ground running on his first game with Betis in LaLiga against Athletic Bilbao at the Benito Villamarin.
Manager Manuel Pellegrini named him in his starting line-up and the forward showed his worth just 14 minutes into his debut.
Antony fired a shot from the right flank, which was saved by Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon.
But the incoming Isco picked up the rebound and opened the scoring for the hosts from close range.
That meant a lot to Antony as he passionately celebrated in front of the Betis fans.
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United supporters were left gobsmacked after witnessing the loanee’s immediate impact in Spain.
This comes after other Man Utd rejects found greener pastures away from Old Trafford, such as Scott McTominay, Anthony Elanga and Jadon Sancho.
And some of the United faithful are starting to believe the club is the reason why so many talented players fail to deliver.
One fan tweeted: “Antony already causing problems. Manchester United were the problem.”
Another commented: “Anthony has provided an indirect assist on his debut. Maybe Manchester United is the problem after all.”
A third wrote: “Ahhahahaha, Antony leaves Man U, gets an assist. That club is so bad.”
This fan said: “Antony with the Assist, Man UTD was obviously the problem.”
And that one posted: “United players are immediately better when they leave United. Antony assist already.”
‘Brilliant and funny’ gush RTE viewers as Danny O’Carroll dedicates performance to dad Brendan on Dancing With The Stars
RTE Dancing With The Stars viewers were all blown away as Danny O’Carroll performed a “brilliant” dance dedicated to his dad.
The hit RTE show returned tonight with the highly anticipated Dedication Night, where each dancer paid tribute the people who have inspired them the most.
Nine celebrity contestants hit the dance floor for their fifth performance, hoping to impress both judges and viewers.
Brian Redmond, Arthur Gourounlian, Loraine Barry and new judge Karen Byrne were back to give their professional and tough-talking reviews and scores tonight.
Mrs Brown’s Boys star Danny O’Carroll danced an outstanding cha-cha-cha tonight to She’s A Lady by Tom Jones.
The actor fought back tears during the show as he dedicated the performance to his dad Brendan O’Carroll.
Viewers got the chance to see the bond between the dad and son in a special video clip Danny recorded to share with fans before his dance.
Making the connection even stronger, Danny dipped into the family sitcom where he starred as character Buster Brady – with dance partner Salome Chachua glammed up as Agnes Browne herself.
And this is despite the Georgian pro dancer having never seen a single episode of Mrs Brown’s Boys.
The pair made it the closest Dancing With The Stars will ever get to having the real Mrs Brown on the dance floor.
The 41-year-old also got emotional as he spoke fondly about his father during tonight’s show.
The judges were blown away by Danny and Salome’s performance as they gave them a total score of 31.
RTE viewers all raced to social media to gush over the heartwarming dedication dance.
Mark said: “Danny you were brilliant. Nailed it.”
Daisy wrote: “Another great performance, well done.”
Sarah gushed: “Brilliant and funny.”
Matt commented: “Amazing.”
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Another added: “Fantastic.”
RTE viewers were also left “crying” tonight as Olympian Jack Woolley dedicated his dance to Olympic hero Kellie Harrington on Dancing With The Stars.
Speaking fondly of Kellie on tonight’s show, Jack said: “Kellie is my biggest support and inspiration but most importantly she’s a friend.
“Two weeks after coming home from Tokyo Olympic Games, I was assaulted in Dublin City Centre and had to undergo plastic surgery and ended up getting twenty-seven stitches.
“She was the first person that turned up at my house to make sure I was feeling good and just to make sure I was okay.
“It meant a lot to me because I got to see that caring, loving side of Kellie that not many people get to see in the sporting world.”
In the aftermath of retaining her crown in the women’s 60kg division in Paris, Kellie did a bit of serenading as she led the crowd in a rendition of ‘Grace’ – a song synonymous with The Tones.
As Jack told Kellie he was performing to the much-loved song tonight, the Dubliner responded: “There won’t be a dry eye in the building.”
From hormones to stress, 11 reasons why your sex life is rubbish – and how to get it raunchy and rampant again
WHEN midlife hits, many of us find ourselves juggling more responsibilities than a circus clown.
Between managing careers, families and never-ending to-do lists, it’s no wonder that once fiery bedroom antics can start to feel as sleepy as Sunday afternoon TV.
Almost a third of midlife couples — 29 per cent — in long-term relationships describe their sex life as “dissatisfying”, while 65 per cent of those in their 50s have sex once a week or less.
But don’t fret — if you’re feeling like a spare part in the romance department, you are certainly not alone.
I’ve worked with countless couples facing a midlife lull in their sex lives, and trust me, a slowdown doesn’t have to be the new normal.
With just a little insight, honesty and some actionable steps, you and your partner can reignite the spark that once had you both swinging from the chandeliers.
1. THE ‘WE’RE TOO TIRED TO TANGO’ TRAP
I CAN’T tell you how often I hear couples complain that they’re simply too exhausted to have sex.
Long days at work, hectic family schedules and general pressures of life can leave you feeling you’ve run a marathon before getting to bed.
Up to 33 per cent of couples say they are “too tired” for sex, which rises to 40 per cent for those whose kids still live at home.
When your batteries are drained, even the thought of intimacy can feel like just one more chore.
I always advise couples to think of sex as an energy-giving activity rather than another drain on their resources.
Start by prioritising rest and relaxation, and set a bedtime that gives enough downtime to decompress.
If that means switching off the TV or scheduling intimate time at a different time of day — mornings, anyone? — go for it.
Remember, fatigue kills libido.
Investing in quality rest can give you the spark you need to embrace each other more passionately.
2. THE ‘DID I MARRY MY HOUSEMATE’ DILEMMA
IT’S easy for couples to slip into a comfortable routine, especially by midlife.
You run the household together, share the bills, parent the kids and become each other’s best friend.
While that closeness is lovely, it can also blur the lines between lover and flatmate — which is sadly how 23 per cent of midlife couples would describe their partner.
If you have fallen into a routine that’s more about whose turn it is to take out the bins than it is about connecting romantically, don’t be surprised if sex slips off the radar.
Make a conscious effort to date each other again.
Plan nights out that involve doing something new or nostalgic, like revisiting your first date spot.
Dress up, flirt shamelessly and remind yourselves that you’re not just partners in crime, you’re lovers.
Shaking up the routine with an occasional spontaneous weekend away can also do wonders for reconnecting romantically.
3. THE OFFICE CRUSH CONUNDRUM
WHETHER it’s your partner’s new colleague who is always impeccably dressed or your own charming gym instructor, it’s not uncommon for eyes — and sometimes minds — to wander.
Midlife can bring a craving for novelty, and that can result in fleeting crushes or emotional connections outside of your relationship.
In fact, one in five of those in long-term relationships confess they have developed a crush on someone who isn’t their partner.
While a crush might seem harmless, it can plant seeds of doubt or a distance that derails your sex life.
Firstly, recognise that a crush often points to something lacking in your current dynamic — maybe it’s excitement, attention or just a spark.
Acknowledge those feelings rather than shaming yourself or your partner.
Openly discuss what might be missing in your relationship and work on injecting that missing piece.
Turning towards your partner and reigniting your connection can often dissolve the allure of someone else.
4. THE COMFORT ZONE COMA
AFTER years of knowing each other’s bodies and moves inside and out, it is easy to slip into sexual autopilot.
If intimacy has become predictable — same position, same time, same outcome — your brain might switch off simply because it’s all so familiar.
You know you love each other, but your body craves stimulation and variety.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to book a skydiving session to spice things up (unless that’s your thing!).
Start small — try a new location in the house, experiment with different lighting or music, and be open to toys or role-play if you’re both comfortable.
Communicate your fantasies and listen to your partner’s.
Often the sheer act of discussing new ideas can rekindle that sense of adventure.
5. THE TECHNOLOGY TURNOFF
WE’VE all been there — you plan an early night of romance, only to find yourself in bed scrolling through social media, playing a game on your phone or firing off a late-night work email.
Technology has this uncanny ability to worm its way into every moment of our lives, and it’s not exactly an aphrodisiac.
In a survey, one in five admitted that their bedtime screen habits reduced the frequency of sex with their partner.
Make your bedroom a tech-free zone.
Charge your phones in another room, resist the urge to watch TV in bed and use reading or gentle conversation as a wind-down.
Creating a more mindful, intimate space without the glow of screens makes it easier for you both to focus on each other.
Trust me, your sex life will thank you for it.
6. THE BOREDOM BLUES
CONTRARY to popular belief, boredom isn’t just about lacking new sexual positions or the same old routine, it can also stem from feeling unfulfilled or stagnant in life.
Maybe work isn’t as stimulating, or the empty nest phase has left you wondering what’s next.
Boredom in life often creeps into the bedroom, reducing libido and sexual excitement.
Get curious about what really energises you as individuals and as a couple.
Sign up for that pottery class, plan a hiking trip or take on a new fitness challenge together.
The more you add fresh experiences to your daily lives, the more you’ll feel that buzz of excitement that naturally translates into your sexual dynamic.
Rediscovering the joy of newness can be a real game-changer.
7. THE STRESS SIZZLER
MIDLIFE can come with a unique set of stressors — worries about ageing parents, financial pressures, or even reevaluating your career path.
High stress triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, which is the worst mood-killer.
When your mind is racing with a million responsibilities, desire can rapidly fade into the background.
Start by prioritising stress management techniques such as regular exercise, mindful breathing or even therapy sessions if stress is becoming overwhelming.
Create a calming bedtime routine that helps you and your partner wind down.
This could include sharing a short meditation, giving each other a gentle back rub or even listening to a soothing playlist.
When stress is under control, desire often comes roaring back.
8. THE HORMONAL HAVOC
LET’S talk biology for a moment.
Both men and women experience hormonal shifts in midlife that can disrupt libido and sexual functioning.
Women entering perimenopause or menopause can face hot flushes, mood swings and vaginal dryness.
Men can experience lowered testosterone, which can impact sexual desire and performance.
Your body might feel like a stranger, and that can throw a big spanner in the intimacy works.
I always recommend speaking to a healthcare professional if you suspect hormones are at play.
Sometimes, simple solutions such as lubricants, or hormone replacement therapy, can make a huge difference.
And don’t underestimate the power of lifestyle changes.
A nutritious diet, regular exercise and reducing alcohol can all support healthier hormone levels.
Remember, knowledge is power, so get informed and take steps to support your changing body.
9. THE BODY CONFIDENCE BLIP
IF you’re not feeling great about your body, you’re less likely to want to show it off in the bedroom.
Midlife often presents us with new sags, wrinkles or softness in places that were once firm.
It’s natural to compare yourself now to your younger self, and this can chip away at confidence.
Nearly half — 47 per cent — of midlife women say concerns about their appearance make it less likely that they would initiate sex.
Instead of focusing on what you don’t like, shift your attention to what your body can do.
You might take up a new physical hobby, such as dancing, yoga or swimming, which helps you appreciate your body’s abilities.
Remind yourself that confidence is sexy, and your partner likely admires you more than you realise.
Celebrate each other’s bodies by sharing compliments.
And consider sensual, not necessarily sexual, touch such as massages or cuddling to build intimacy.
10. THE SILENT TREATMENT SYNDROME
ONE of the commonest blocks to a healthy sex life is when communication is lacking.
Maybe you have never been comfortable discussing what you like in bed, or perhaps lingering resentments have built up over time and gone unaddressed.
Silence creates a breeding ground for misunderstandings, resentments and unmet needs.
I encourage couples to be brave and start the conversation, even if it feels awkward at first.
Choose a relaxed, neutral space, perhaps during a leisurely walk or over a glass of wine, and share your feelings honestly but kindly.
Focus on using “I” statements: “I feel disconnected” or “I miss our closeness”.
Encourage your partner to do the same.
When you remove the guesswork and talk openly, you can tackle issues long before they fester and overshadow your desire for each other.
11. THE PASSION OVERLOAD MYTH
THERE’S a common misconception that if your sex life isn’t blazing hot all the time, something is fundamentally wrong.
Many midlife couples measure their sex life against the intensity of their early years or what they see in films and social media.
This unrealistic expectation can set you up for disappointment, frustration and a vicious cycle of feeling like failures in the bedroom.
Remember, sex is about quality, not quantity.
Shift your perspective from chasing fireworks to nurturing deeper, more meaningful intimacy.
Accept that your connection might evolve over the years, and that’s perfectly normal.
Focusing on closeness, emotional intimacy and mutual satisfaction can be more fulfilling than any idealised Hollywood version of lust.
Let go of the pressure to perform and embrace the emotional and physical bond you share.