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South Wales Argus
4 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps
Aldi is the fourth-largest supermarket in the UK, and consumer champion Which? has named it the UK's cheapest supermarket for the past four years. The supermarket giant has already discontinued several products in 2025, including: Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets Aldi discontinues "addictive" crisps Now Aldi has confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps have also been discontinued. Shoppers have taken to social media questioning "what happened" to Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps. One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "@AldiUK what's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please! Are they only sold around Christmas?" Aldi, responding to the post, confirmed the crisps have now been discontinued. Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them! - Cian — Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) June 11, 2025 A spokesperson replied: "Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. "We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them!" The disappointed shopper added: "Please do!!! I've been searching for them - I hate prawns but these crisps were amazing and addictive ha!" Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps described as "the best ever" Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps proved a hit with fans during their time on shelves. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps have been described by shoppers as "the best crisps ever". (Image: One shopper, posting on Threads, described them as "The Best Crisps Ever". They also featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. RECOMMENDED READING: The prawn cocktail crisps were said to be a mixture of "sweet and tangy tomato and prawn" flavours creating a "pleasing balance of sweet, salty, acidic and smoky", according to Good Housekeeping taste testers. For those lovers of prawn cocktail crisps and Aldi, it's not all bad news. Aldi still sells Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Flavour Crisps. Aldi has been contacted for comment.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Aldi discontinues Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps
The supermarket giant has already discontinued several products in 2025, including: Discontinued UK chocolates and sweets Aldi discontinues "addictive" crisps Now Aldi has confirmed its Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Hand Cooked Crisps have also been discontinued. Shoppers have taken to social media questioning "what happened" to Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps. One person, posting on X (formerly Twitter), said: "@AldiUK what's happened to the prawn cocktail crisps? Bring them back please! Are they only sold around Christmas?" Aldi, responding to the post, confirmed the crisps have now been discontinued. Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them! - Cian — Aldi Stores UK (@AldiUK) June 11, 2025 A spokesperson replied: "Hi there. We have discontinued this product. Sorry for any disappointment. "We can certainly let our buying team know you are looking for them!" The disappointed shopper added: "Please do!!! I've been searching for them - I hate prawns but these crisps were amazing and addictive ha!" Aldi's prawn cocktail crisps described as "the best ever" Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail Crisps proved a hit with fans during their time on shelves. Aldi's Specially Selected Prawn Cocktail crisps have been described by shoppers as "the best crisps ever". (Image: One shopper, posting on Threads, described them as "The Best Crisps Ever". They also featured on Good Housekeeping's list of the best crisps for picnic and BBQ season in 2024. RECOMMENDED READING: The prawn cocktail crisps were said to be a mixture of "sweet and tangy tomato and prawn" flavours creating a "pleasing balance of sweet, salty, acidic and smoky", according to Good Housekeeping taste testers. For those lovers of prawn cocktail crisps and Aldi, it's not all bad news. Aldi still sells Snackrite Prawn Cocktail Flavour Crisps. Aldi has been contacted for comment.
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Man Gets Work Message Not Meant for Him—Then Everything Changes
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A man has shared the shocking way he learned he was losing his job, via a mistakenly sent message. The 30-year-old systems engineer, who asked to remain anonymous, had been hired to help automate database and CRM software functions at a local hospital network in the Midwest. But days before Christmas, a notification on his phone revealed an unsettling truth. A message, sent via Microsoft Teams, stated: "Sorry for the late note—I plan to terminate [employee's name redacted] on Monday. Unfortunate timing since tomorrow will be awkward if he shows up." The employee has since shared the incident, which happened last December, on Reddit's popular r/antiwork subreddit, explaining that "it still makes my blood boil thinking about it." "When I first saw it, I was p***** off," the man told Newsweek. "But I cooled down a bit. HR told me they had no idea what my director was talking about because no complaints had been made. And to terminate me, he needed to talk to them first—which he did not do." A picture of the message the employee accidentally received. A picture of the message the employee accidentally received. Substanzz/Reddit A week later, after HR had formally reviewed the situation, the employee was officially let go, but the fury of the handling of the situation remains. Reflecting on the ordeal, he now wishes he had handled it with a bit more humor—perhaps attending the company Christmas party and pretending he was planning to retire at the firm before casually confronting his director about the deleted message. "Hindsight is 20/20 and that would of been a more satisfying end to the job," he joked. This is far from the first time an accidental message in the workplace has caused havoc. Earlier this year a man was stunned when a recruiter misspelled his name, Cian, as "Ciabatta" in an email. Earlier this month another employee shared how their boss asked to be copied into every email they sent, only for it to spectacularly backfire. In comments on Reddit, people reacted to the mistaken message. "Text back, 'so what are you thinking for a severance package?'" said one commenter. While another wrote: "You shouldn't trust the people you work with unless and until they actively demonstrate they're trustworthy." "Never trust anyone you work with. They are not your friends and gain nothing by being so unless you can help them make more money. Realize when they are trying to eliminate parts of your job as well. Sad fact that we all have to learn one day in our lives," agreed another Redditor. Signing off the post on r/antiwork, the employee said: "In the end, I only had about a week of downtime before a contracting agency helped me land another job. Still, the whole experience made it really hard to trust the people I work with. Stay safe and stay sane out there. Wishing you all the best in this messed up world."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Professional Baby Name Consultant Is Begging Parents To Stop Using These 2 Names
A Professional Baby Name Consultant Is Begging Parents To Stop Using These 2 Names originally appeared on Parade. When you're expecting, it's normal to pore over countless books and lists of names for your little bundle of joy. And inspiration can be anywhere you look—including old men and old ladies, colors, religion and more. However, one baby naming expert is begging parents to actually stop using two names, in baby name consultant, social media personality and author of Naming Bebe (released June 10) Colleen Slagen, AKA @NamingBebe, went from utilizing her skills and passion as a "lifelong hobby imposed upon my loved ones" to offering personalized baby name consults full time starting in 2023. With plenty of viral videos on TikTok, Slagen is known for sharing her baby-naming tips and opinions online—and from discussing "new mom names" to commenting on monikers related to pop culture (like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives), it's easy to see why she's become such a sensation. Now, she's revealing which two specific names to avoid in 2025, what general baby naming trends she's not a fan of, and how to tell if you might benefit from using a name "I want to disclaim this because I really do like both of these names—they're popular for a reason," Slagen begins telling Parade. "But being in this job I can't help but try and push people to find a name other than Olivia and Liam (the #1 boy and girl names)." It makes sense that she'd encourage parents to think outside the box."I think it's so fun to try and find alternatives that parents could embrace if they keep an open mind," she continues. "The best way to change someone's mind about a name is a positive association. Of course, we're more likely to have a positive association with popular names so it's a positive feedback cycle."That being said, she has some suggestions for parents who are leaning toward Olivia and Liam."Alternatives can be names that have similar sounds, like Violet, Sylvia, Ophelia, Lydia, Olive or Vivian for Olivia," she explains. "Or names that have a similar style—other elegant, feminine names like Margot, Daphne, Juliet, Leona, Hollis.""For Liam, there are a lot of similar names that are also quite popular; Leo, Levi, Luca," she continues. "I love Cian as a Celtic alternative that is much less common, or Callum for something that's a bit more mainstream."Related: "I almost never support alternative, less common spellings," Slagen reveals. "There are some exceptions to that statement! But for example, spelling Peyton 'Peytyn' to make it appear more unique or feminine. Even when traditionally masculine names are being used for a girl, which is a big trend right now, I prefer their traditional spelling." "It's hard to dislike any of the top, top names; they became popular for a reason and familiarity breeds likeness," Slagen admits. However, "I tend to go Marie Kondo on names that feel like they're heavily trending (rapid rises in popularity over a short time period); thank you for the memories, goodbye," she tells Parade. One recent trend that has legitimately shocked Slagen? "The super macho word names like Crash, Danger and Ryatt," she shares. "Kids can make a name their own no matter what it is, but these names do feel a bit prophetic." Related: According to Slagen, these are some common signs you might benefit from using a professional baby name consultant: "Difficulty agreeing with a partner Creativity rut (I've looked through SO many name lists/books and nothing sticks out to me!) Outside opinion: people who want to get a gut check/analysis of their top contenders without discussing with friends and family Finding a name that is cohesive with sibling(s) names Finding a name with a particular meaning Fun! Talking about baby names and hearing what someone else thinks fits your style is such a fun experience for people." Up Next:Colleen Slagen, AKA @NamingBebe, professional baby name consultant, social media personality and author of Naming Bebe (released June 10) A Professional Baby Name Consultant Is Begging Parents To Stop Using These 2 Names first appeared on Parade on Jun 10, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Irish Daily Mirror
08-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish mum's warning after chickenpox nearly kills son, 6
A mum whose family's life changed 'in the blink of an eye' when her son almost died from the chickenpox virus is calling for better services for children with acquired brain injuries. Six years ago, Olivia Conway's son Cian, now 12, was left fighting for his life after having a stroke at home. Doctor's believe he had a severe reaction to the chickenpox virus, which is rarely deadly for children. The mother, from Co Tipperary, is now a family carer for her son, a job she says is made even harder as getting adequate services is 'a postcode lottery'. Speaking to the Irish Sunday Mirror as Family Carers Week kicks off on Monday, she said: 'It was very serious initially, there was an acute phase where he was fighting for his life. At one stage, we had to bring up the rest of the family to say their goodbyes.' After a craniotomy - an intense surgery which sees the removal of a part of the skull for a period of time - little Cian was on the long road to recovery. He spent 20 weeks in hospital, as his loving parents stayed by his side. Olivia continued: 'He was a six-year-old boy, but it was like the care needs of a baby. He was fed through a tube and we turned him every few hours in the bed. He made improvements and he surpassed all the odds. Initially, we were told he'd never speak, he'd never walk, but he's no longer a wheelchair user. With early intervention and appropriate rehabilitation, the brain is amazing. There's so much healing that can go on with the right services and the right intervention.' Now 12 years old, Cian's mum describes him as " very strong-minded, independent, competitive, extremely social,' and he has a great sense of humour. Due to his acquired brain injury, he struggles with his speech, the use of his right arm and hand, fatigue management, and recall and memory processing. The mother-of-four admits that it has been a tough and long road, and being a carer has its challenges. She said: 'It's a journey from day one. You have to educate yourself on an acquired brain injury and no two patients are the same, no two sets of needs are the same. 'But you find yourself wearing multiple hats. You nearly have to be a physiotherapist, an occupational therapist, a speech and language therapist, a teacher, a counsellor. There's also an element of acceptance and having to accept the role you're in. It is a permanent role all day, every day, 24/7 and forever more. There is no end in sight for a lot of people and there is often fear around thinking about what the future holds. "Carers go above and beyond for the person they care for, often at a cost to their own health and life opportunities, sometimes reaching burnout.' The mother also works part-time for Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI Ireland), a charity that has been paramount in helping the family navigate Cian's injury. Olivia said that getting access to the right services is a constant battle, as there is no organisation in Ireland with overall responsibility for the neuro physical rehabilitation journey of children with acquired brain injuries. She continued: 'Often it is dependent on the advocacy and persistence of the parents/carers, which should not be the case. Many carers are exhausted, overwhelmed and fatigued from their caring role and should not be expected to fight for their children's basic human rights. 'They need therapies in place. There's a lot of science and evidence out there to show that the sooner people get the support and the rehabilitation, the better prognosis they have.' Carer's Week kicks off on June 9 as various charities, including ABI Ireland, aim to raise awareness of the important work family carers do. As part of the awareness week, ABI Ireland has launched a new book to help families called Piecing it Together. It is intended to make life easier for families impacted by an acquired brain injury and includes personal accounts of carers' lived experiences, artworks, poetry, practical guidance, signposting, tools and resources.
