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Daniel Khalife escaped from Wandsworth Prison on Wednesday morning by strapping himself to the underside of a delivery van. His brazen breakout was reminiscent of an incident 58 years ago when the prison service was left similarly red-faced. Ronald 'Ronnie' Biggs, a British soldier, was sentenced to Wandsworth, Scotland, for his role in the infamous Great Train Robbery, which cost the Glasgow-to-London mail train £100 million (around £100 million today). Jack Mills, the driver, was struck over the head with an iron bar but not fully recovered. Biggs, a bit player in the group who had been foolish enough to leave his fingerprints on a tomato sauce bottle in their hideout, was concerned enough to be worried about the public's concern. However, everyone would know his name by the summer of 1965.

The XL BBQ Double Stacker, a robust bite made up of 'two juicy, flame-grilled 100% British and Irish beef burgers,' this week. These are then lavishly stuffed with American cheese, crispy bacon, and onion rings. All is topped off with 'a generous swirl of sweet and smoky BBQ sauce' that is held together in a golden bun. If you order Uber Eats, you could get a free batch of six Chilli Cheese Bites for free, provided you spend £20 or more on the order, excluding the delivery fee.

Anyone will buy two Whopper Jr. products for less than $5 after the introduction of the latest $5 Whopper Jr. Duo deal.

As of today, Burger King customers will enjoy a Whopper burger based on the forthcoming 'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse' film. Except for the fact that it's sandwiched between a red bun spotted with black sesame seeds, the new Whopper is not dissimilar from the one fans are used to hearing. Starting from May 15 to June 21, it will be available in participating restaurants around the United States. Last week, it was revealed that a number of Burger King's franchisees, which own hundreds of restaurants, had fallen on hard times.

Patrick Doyle, the Burger King's multi-million pound chairman, has slammed the fast-food giant after blaming lazy franchisees for a string of closings.

Patrick Doyle (left), the Burger King's multi-million pound chairman, has slammed the fast-food giant after he blamed lazy franchisees for a string of closings. As he rebutted allegations that some employees were not pulling their weight, the manager of a Minnesota store, one of hundreds being axed by the restaurant chain, maintained, 'We're busting our *** off.' Last week, Doyle, the chairman of Burger King's parent company Restaurant Brands International, said that those who face the chop have only themselves to blame.

Burger King has unveiled a Spider Man-themed Whopper burger to coincide with the announcement of the forthcoming 'Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse' film. The latest Whopper is not dissimilar to the one that fans have come to expect, except that it's sandwiched between a red bun spotted with black sesame seeds. It will be available at participating restaurants around the country from May 15 to June 21. Last week, it was revealed that a number of Burger King's franchisees, which own hundreds of restaurants, have been hit by tough times.

Why are so many stores closing - and will the dramatic cuts to its real estate portfolio help the chain catch up with its rivals and stop its crown from slipping? Burger King has forecast that it will have to make a record number of closures this year. CEO Joshua Kobza revealed in 2023 that the chain would close down between 300 and 400 underperforming restaurants in an attempt to keep up with its fast food rivals. Burger King axed 124 stores in the year-up to March, leaving 6,964 locations around the country, according to a company's earnings statement.

Following the company's first-quarter results, CEO Joshua Kobza said the chain intends to close between 300 and 400 stores in 2023. This is a record high - the company usually closes a few hundred stores every year. The iconic burger chain announced that underperforming stores would be the first to go. Burger King cut 124 locations in the year up to March, reducing the number of restaurants below 7,000 to 6,964. It is not yet known where the businesses are closing this year, with boss Kobza acknowledging that there is "a fair degree of uncertainty" surrounding the plans.

Sir John Eliot Gardiner said King Charles was "very approachable and congenial" and that the monarch has "enormous pressure" on him ahead of the event (right). He explained he was 'summoned to Windsor' before Christmas where the duo discussed the service over 'very large gin and tonic and supper' (left)

Since learning he is fighting cancer, Andrew Lloyd Webber has given fans a sad reminder of his son Nick's illness. Nick, the composer's son, 43, has been moved to a hospice as a result of his pneumonia battle. Nick was "over the worst of it," Andrew shared his hopes for his son's recovery as he remains in England to care for him.

Nicholas, his eldest son, is 'critically ill' in hospital, as he fights gastric cancer. Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed that he bravely battles gastric cancer. As he revealed the news in a tragic way, the 74-year-old composer said he was 'completely distraught.' Andrew discovered that his son, who shares with ex-wife Sarah Hugill, has been suffering from the disease for the past 18 months.

On May 6, Charles personally selected a musical program for the Westminster Abbey, which has been planned to showcase a variety of musical talent and styles from both the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. On a personal note, the monarch has requested that Greek Orthodox music be performed in honor of his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021. The Byzantine Chant Ensemble will perform it. Six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions, and one organ commission have been created by British composers whose styles include classical, sacred, film, television, and musical theatre.

In every sense, the sub-tropical Christmas in Swaziland was always a joyful day. Since my parents' tragic divorce in 1967, I alternated holidays between each of my parents, but the contrast was striking. My mother is a minimalist, so she wanted a simple white faux tree, box of baubles, and a single string of lights. Glazed ham with mustard sauce and fruit salad. Minimum fuss and a vague feeling that the sooner it was over and done with, the better.

Despite Mark Pollard's (pictured left) ribs and sternum were broken and his lung punctured in a violent prison robbery, his killers were not charged with murder even though he later died. Pollard was robbed of his trainers and a dragon-shaped ring before being brutally assaulted at Port Phillip Prison in 2020 and dying three days later.