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Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
TOWIE star's acid-attacker ex probed over prison smuggling plot using drones
Collins - serving a 20-year sentence for hurling acid inside a London nightclub - was probed over fears he was plotting to smuggle drugs into Cat C HMP The Mount using drones The acid attacker attacker ex of former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has been transferred to another jail over fears he was building a drugs empire behind bars. Arthur Collins, 32, was probed over fears he was plotting to smuggle drugs into Cat C HMP The Mount using drones. The thug was handed a 20-year jail sentence in 2017 for hurling acid inside a nightclub - leaving 16 people with chemical burns and three people temporarily blinded. Prison chiefs launched an investigation over suspicions dealers were flooding the jail with drugs using drones. Concerns were raised that Collins - who shares daughter Sunday, six, with ex-partner Ferne, 34 - had masterminded the plot in the Herts prison. No police investigation was carried out, but the Mirror can today reveal Collins has been moved to a tougher jail. A source said: "Collins has been at the centre of a major internal prison investigation. There were fears drug dealers had been using drones to flood HMP The Mount with drugs. It's a huge worry that tens of thousands of pounds worth of drugs were going to make their way into the jail. "The police have not been called in as it has been dealt with internally. Collins has now been moved to another prison, which is a lot stricter." Vile Collins launched his acid attack on a packed dance floor at Mangle nightclub in Dalston, East London, during an Easter weekend night out in April 2017. He had claimed he threw the substance by mistake after hearing a group of men plotting to spike a woman's drink. The court heard that he picked up a container that he thought was a date rape drug and threw it away. But a jury found him guilty of carrying out the acid attack that left clubbers in agony and sparked a panicked evacuation and a massive emergency response. He was convicted of five counts of grievous bodily harm with intent and nine of actual bodily harm. In 2018 the Court of Appeal threw out an attempt to cut his jail time. Lord Justice Simon said: 'These were exceptionally serious offences, and the severe sentence was fully justified.' As Collins was jailed Ferne released a statement in which she said: "Ferne's thoughts are of course with the innocent people caught up in the events at Mangle last April. No-one should ever be faced with violence on a night out." And speaking after the sentencing, Ferne told how she visited Collins prison and told him: "This is the last time you will see either of us. You have ruined our lives. This is what you have done. And this is what you are missing out on. You will never see us again." Ferne said: "I went to see Arthur and I took Sunday with me. This was because I am very angry about what has happened and I needed to communicate that and wanted to hear what Arthur had to say. I thought it was important that Arthur see Sunday and see exactly what his actions have led to him missing out on. "I strongly feel for the innocent people hurt that night and I in no way condone violence as I have already made clear. It was a difficult decision to take Sunday into that environment but I felt I needed to confront him about a number of things, which I have now done." Since being jailed Collins has been in trouble in jail and had extra time added in 2018 for smuggling a phone into prison which he used to call his Towie ex. Inspectors in 2024 found HMP The Mount had a major issue with drugs and drones. A report said: "The prison was not able to stop the entry of drugs and weapons into the prison by drones. "Traditional security measures were no longer proving effective. The biggest concern for both inspectors and leaders at The Mount was the ingress of contraband into the jail on drones, the scale of which could not be known for certain. As well as some large packages of drugs – two kilograms of cannabis in one case – weapons had also been recently found. "I was struck by conversations I had with two experienced prisoners who told me they were frightened by the risks posed by weapons coming into the prison. Without more support from the prison service there is a danger that many of the positives we found on this inspection could be undone. "As well as reducing the supply of drugs, it is also incumbent on the leaders at The Mount to make sure that a much higher proportion of prisoners are involved in genuinely purposeful activity."
Daily Record
15 hours ago
- Daily Record
Ferne McCann's acid-attacker ex Arthur Collins in jail drugs plot probe using drones
The thug has been transferred to another prison amid fears he was plotting to smuggle drugs. The twisted acid attacker attacker ex of former TOWIE star Ferne McCann has been transferred to another jail over fears he was building a drugs empire behind bars. Arthur Collins, 32, was investigated over fears he was plotting to smuggle drugs into Cat C HMP The Mount using drones. The thug was handed a 20-year jail sentence in 2017 for hurling acid inside a nightclub - leaving 16 people with chemical burns and three people temporarily blinded, reports the Mirror. Prison chiefs launched the probe over suspicions dealers were flooding the jail with drugs using drones. Concerns were raised that Collins - who shares daughter Sunday, six, with ex-partner Ferne, 34 - was the mastermind behind the plot in the Herts prison. No police investigation was carried out, but it has been revealed that Collins has been moved to a tougher jail. A source said: "Collins has been at the centre of a major internal prison investigation. There were fears drug dealers had been using drones to flood HMP The Mount with drugs. It's a huge worry that tens of thousands of pounds worth of drugs were going to make their way into the jail. "Prison bosses identified Collins as being at the heart of the operation and was the suspect they identified. They launched an investigation into that and clearly have identified concerns. The police have not been called in as it has been dealt with internally. Collins has now been moved to another prison, which is a lot stricter." Evil Collins launched his acid attack on a packed dance floor at Mangle nightclub in Dalston, East London, during an Easter weekend night out in April 2017. He had claimed he threw the substance by mistake after hearing a group of men plotting to spike a woman's drink. The court heard that he picked up a container that he thought was a date rape drug and tossed it away. However, a jury found him guilty of carrying out the acid attack that left clubbers in agony and sparked a panicked evacuation and a massive emergency response. He was convicted in court of five counts of grievous bodily harm with intent and nine of actual bodily harm. In 2018 the Court of Appeal threw out a bid to cut his jail time. Lord Justice Simon said: 'These were exceptionally serious offences, and the severe sentence was fully justified.' As Collins was jailed Ferne released a statement in which she said: "Ferne's thoughts are of course with the innocent people caught up in the events at Mangle last April. No-one should ever be faced with violence on a night out." And speaking after the sentencing, Ferne told how she visited Collins in prison and told him: "This is the last time you will see either of us. You have ruined our lives. This is what you have done. And this is what you are missing out on. You will never see us again." Ferne said: "I went to see Arthur and I took Sunday with me. This was because I am very angry about what has happened and I needed to communicate that and wanted to hear what Arthur had to say. I thought it was important that Arthur see Sunday and see exactly what his actions have led to him missing out on. "I strongly feel for the innocent people hurt that night and I in no way condone violence as I have already made clear. It was a difficult decision to take Sunday into that environment but I felt I needed to confront him about a number of things, which I have now done." After being jailed Collins has been in trouble in jail and had extra time added in 2018 for smuggling a phone into prison which he used to call his Towie ex. Inspectors in 2024 found HMP The Mount had a major issue with drugs and drones. A report said: "The prison was not able to stop the entry of drugs and weapons into the prison by drones. "Traditional security measures were no longer proving effective. The biggest concern for both inspectors and leaders at The Mount was the ingress of contraband into the jail on drones, the scale of which could not be known for certain. As well as some large packages of drugs – two kilograms of cannabis in one case – weapons had also been recently found. "I was struck by conversations I had with two experienced prisoners who told me they were frightened by the risks posed by weapons coming into the prison. Without more support from the prison service there is a danger that many of the positives we found on this inspection could be undone. "As well as reducing the supply of drugs, it is also incumbent on the leaders at The Mount to make sure that a much higher proportion of prisoners are involved in genuinely purposeful activity."
Scottish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Fern Britton shows off incredible five stone weight loss as she runs in Cornwall
Scroll to find out what Fern has said about shedding the pounds FIT FERN Fern Britton shows off incredible five stone weight loss as she runs in Cornwall Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FERN Britton today showed off her incredible five stone weight loss, as she went for a country run in Cornwall. The former This Morning presenter, 67, has been busy shedding the pounds after admitting that she wanted to get her "life back on track". Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Fern Britton showed off her impressive five stone weight loss today Credit: Splash 5 The 67-year-old pictured after Celebrity Big Brother in March 2024 Credit: Rex 5 Ferne looked fit and healthy as she went for her run Credit: Splash 5 Fern said she wanted to get her 'life back on track' Credit: Rex Celebrity Big Brother star Fern looked happy and relaxed as she hit the roads of the quaint Cornish village where she lives. The fit star was seen running with ease, and showing off her slimmed down figure. Fern looked in great shape, as she jogged along the idyllic country roads. She was dressed the part in yoga pants, tracksuit top and trainers. Fern's workout clothes showed off her incredible five stone weight loss, which she has achieved through healthy eating and exercise. TIME FOR CHANGE Ferne revealed her incredible weight loss a few weeks ago. She said that she had been on a health kick for 18-months. Ferne told fans how she had quit booze and smoking, plus had cut sugar out from her diet by 80 percent, in a bid to lose the weight naturally. Speaking to Woman&Home magazine in May, the popular presenter said: "I'm just two years off 70 so it's very real. I can't believe it, actually! "At times, I get more tired than I used to or when I'm working in the garden, I think, 'That's heavy'." Fern Britton makes thinly-veiled dig at ex Phil Vickery amid divorce after saying she'll 'never marry again' Ferne said of her children: "I don't want them to feel guilty about not seeing me or worried about me if I'm not well. "It's important that I show them I'm living my own life well." Fern also revealed how a shoulder replacement kick-started her need to get her eating under control. "I told myself, 'I need to stop smoking, stop drinking, get eating under control and stop lying in bed feeling sorry for myself'", she added.
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Fern Britton shows off incredible five stone weight loss as she runs in Cornwall
FERN Britton today showed off her incredible five stone weight loss, as she went for a country run in Cornwall. The former This Morning presenter, 67, Advertisement 5 Fern Britton showed off her impressive five stone weight loss today Credit: Splash 5 The 67-year-old pictured after Celebrity Big Brother in March 2024 Credit: Rex 5 Ferne looked fit and healthy as she went for her run Credit: Splash 5 Fern said she wanted to get her 'life back on track' Credit: Rex Celebrity Big Brother star The fit star was seen running with ease, and showing off her slimmed down figure. Fern looked in great shape, as she jogged along the idyllic country roads. She was dressed the part in yoga pants, tracksuit top and trainers. Advertisement READ MORE ON FERN BRITTON Fern's workout clothes showed off her incredible five stone weight loss, which she has achieved through healthy eating and exercise. TIME FOR CHANGE She said that she had been on a health kick for 18-months. Ferne told fans how she had quit booze and smoking, plus had cut sugar out from her diet by 80 percent, in a bid to lose the weight naturally. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Speaking to "At times, I get more tired than I used to or when I'm working in the garden, I think, 'That's heavy'." Fern Britton makes thinly-veiled dig at ex Phil Vickery amid divorce after saying she'll 'never marry again' Ferne said of her children: "I don't want them to feel guilty about not seeing me or worried about me if I'm not well. "It's important that I show them I'm living my own life well." Advertisement Fern also revealed how a shoulder replacement kick-started her need to get her eating under control. "I told myself, 'I need to stop smoking , stop drinking, get eating under control and stop lying in bed feeling sorry for myself'", she added. 5 Ferne was spotted going for a country run Credit: Splash
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ferne McCann ‘lets slip' THIRD pregnancy news saying ‘I'm not done yet' with having kids
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FERNE McCann wants even more kids as she reveals she might have a third baby. The mum-of-two was asked about her family plans after opening up on experiencing some postnatal depression during an appearance on the Dr Louise Newson podcast. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Ferne McCann was aske about her plans to have a third baby Credit: YouTube 4 Ferne was asked about it Dr Louise Newson on her podcast Credit: YouTube 4 Ferne is mum Sunday, eight, and Finty, 20 months Credit: Instagram "You said you've got two children and you're stopping, I said that when I was 35 and on my 40th birthday I found out I was pregnant," Dr Louise began in her question to Ferne. "So what's your focus? What are you up to?" she asked Ferne. The reality TV star said: "My sensible head is like 'no more babies,' but I don't feel done. "I've got my two girlies, [and] am I done? I don't know." Ferne, 34, revealed she was starting her own podcast called, Every Cloud, after ending her reality show last year so she could focus on "other passions." The TV star rose to fame on The Only Way Is Essex in 2013 and quit the show in 2016. Ferne is a mother to two daughters: Sunday, who was born in 2017 with her ex-boyfriend, Arthur Collins, and Finty, who was born in 2023 with her fiancé, Lorri Haines. Lorri also has a son with a former partner. She was recently mum-shamed after sharing a photo of feeding her 20-month old daughter to Instagram. In the picture, Finty is feeding while Ferne kissing her child lovingly on the top of her head as they sit on the sofa. Ferne McCann twirls around in green bikini on holiday and tells fans she has 'sagging boobs and cellulite' Alongside the snap, the star wrote: 'Haven't posted about my breastfeeding journey in a while, but I still get a lot of people asking if I'm still doing it. 'In complete honesty, I've been a bit nervous to share about it lately. Even though I'm such a big advocate for breastfeeding, the truth is, I've been afraid of what people might think or say now that Finty is 20 months old.' 'I'm sharing this because if you're like me and still feeding, and you're feeling pressure to stop or wondering if it's 'not the norm' to breastfeed past one, I just want you to know…there are plenty of mums still doing it. Keep going, mamma,' she added. What is postnatal depression? Postnatal depression is a type of depression that affects parents after they have a baby. The major depression is triggered by childbirth but is much more severe than just the "baby blues". It can also occur following a miscarriage or stillbirth of a baby. Many women can feel emotional and anxious after the birth of their child, commonly referred to as the 'baby blues', this will only last for a few weeks after giving birth. If these symptoms start to last longer the NHS advises that you could be suffering with postnatal depression. The symptoms include but are not limited to: a persistent feeling of sadness, lack of enjoyment and loss of interest in the outside world, as well as your baby, and a lack of energy. These signs can build up gradually so a lot of people don't immediately identify that they have postnatal depression. A number of celebrity mums have opened up about suffering from postnatal depression following giving birth. Singer Adele has said that after the birth of her son Angelo she felt 'inadequate' and embarrassed to talk about how she was feeling. John Legend's wife and model Chrissy Teigen revealed she was diagnosed with postnatal depression in December after going into a downward spiral following the birth of her daughter Luna. Gwyneth Paltrow explained she was dogged by postnatal depression after son Moses was born in 2006. Loose Woman Stacey Solomon said she suffered from depression after the birth of her first son Zachary when she was just 18 years old. While her co-host Andrea McLean has also talked about the condition on the programme. Another famous face to talk about her experience is WAG Rebekah Vardy after she gave birth to son Finley with footballer husband Jamie Vardy. Kate Middleton visited Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute at King's College London to discuss postpartum depression with experts. After speaking to scientists, the Duchess reflected on the day; although she has never explicitly claimed to have suffered with it, she said: "There's an expectation you're going to be super happy all the time, and one in four of us aren't." Melanie Hughes, former Miss Wales and Corrie actress tragically passed away in October 2017 due to her heavy drinking, linked to her post natal depression. While she was praised for her open and honest discussion about motherhood, with some calling her a 'rockstar' and others praising her for 'going at her child's pace'. However, others were quick to criticise her, stating her daughter was 'too old' to still be latched on. The NHS says the amount of time a baby is breastfed relies entirely on the it and the mother. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding (breast milk only) for around the first six months of a baby's life, at which point it is ideal to start introducing solid foods. "You and your baby can carry on enjoying the benefits of breastfeeding for as long as you like," the NHS recommends. "Breastfeeding into your baby's 2nd year or beyond, alongside other foods, is ideal."
