Shannon McGuigan

Audience Reporter at Mail Online. John Schofield Fellow 2024.

Words in MailOnline, Telegraph, MSN, Yahoo UK, VICE, Insider, Refinery29, Metro, Al Jazeera, WalesOnline and more.

Previously Editor-in-Chief at Empoword Journalism. 

Cardiff-trained. NCTJ Gold Standard Diploma.

Reporting interests include politics, current affairs, pop culture and LGBTQ+ culture. 

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An in-depth look at how the Yorkshire Ripper spent his final days

The Yorkshire Ripper wreaked havoc across parts of Yorkshire, Bradford, Leeds, and Manchester between 1975 and 1980.

In 1981, Peter Sutcliffe was jailed for life after admitting to killing 13 women and attempting to murder seven more in one of the most notorious serial killer cases in British history.

Sutcliffe was found guilty on 13 counts of murder and was handed 20 concurrent life sentences, before being transferred to Broadmoor in 1984.

The former lorry driver had even claimed that the vo
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Optical illusion reveals if you are levelheaded or volatile in nature

Optical illusion reveals if you are level headed or volatile in nature - and it all depends on what YOU see first
• The optical illusion can reveal whether you are calm in nature or a hothead
• READ MORE: Optical illusion reveals whether you're great at making friends or an introvert

This optical illusion is said to reveal what temperament you possess - and it all boils down to what you see first.

This mind-boggling optical illusion was shared by Mia Yilin on TikTok, where she has a following
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People furious after worker left tour guide a passive-aggressive note

A man has divided opinion after he left a passive aggressive 'apology' message to a tour guide who had disturbed his phone call.

An image shared to Reddit shows how Matt - believed to be working in the city of London - lost his temper with a tour guide while trying to take an important phone call.

However, many were gobsmacked by Matt's backhanded apology, with some branding his behaviour as 'mental' for trying to control the noise in the street.

An apology note addressed to a tour guide bega
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Mom sparks debate on whether teens should wear false lashes to school

A mother has revealed she feels 'torn' over whether or not to let her 13-year-old daughter wear fake eyelashes to school. The anonymous woman, from the UK, took to parenting forum Mumsnet to ask for advice on if she should allow her teenager to wear extensions - revealing the school allows them to be worn, and 'all her friends do it.'

But fellow parents were left baffled about why the school let teenagers wear the cosmetic enhancement, and berating modern beauty standards. Rationalizing why she
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Relationship experts reveal why a walk is the best first date idea

Relationship experts reveal why a walk is the best first date idea

In an age of Tinder and Facebook dating, finding your soulmate may be only one swipe away, but it doesn't mean finding the one has become any easier. And now relationship experts have revealed why going for a stroll is the best course of action when you are dating someone new.

Paul Brunson and Mel Schilling have imparted their top-tier knowledge on how to create the best first date. The pair divulged that the ultimate first dat
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A timeline of the Yorkshire Ripper's grisly killing spree and Pete

The Yorkshire Ripper wreaked havoc across parts of Yorkshire, Bradford, Leeds, and Manchester between 1969 and 1980.

The former lorry driver brutally murdered 13 women and had attacked others over the course of his grisly killing spree in the North of England.

Previous Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher even had to be talked out of heading to Leeds to take over the investigation as he was still on the loose in 1980.

After finally being apprehended and jailed in 1981, Sutcliffe was handed 20 co
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Morrisons customer shares hilarious rant about disappointing breakfast

People have been left in fits of laughter after a woman hilariously hit out at Morrisons' ultimate breakfast, which she branded 's***e'.

The goliath breakfast, plated up by the supermarket, sounds like it would be fit for a king, with three rashers of bacon, sausages, hash browns as well as two halves of a tomato, eggs, and black pudding, sliced mushrooms and baked beans.

But the woman was left less than happy at the supermarket café, slamming the 'rock-hard' black pudding, 'funny-tasting saus
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Wilko reveals dates for final store closures following collapse

Wilko reveals dates for final store closures as collapse of historic retailer comes to a close: Full list revealed
• None 111 of the remaining Wilko stores are set to shutter at the beginning of October
• None The discount chain was founded and owned by the Wilkinson family since 1930

Wilko is to shut the doors of its last remaining stores on Sunday October 8 as the collapse of the historic retailer comes to a close.

The hardware and furnishings retailer tumbled into administration last month
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Wife becomes upset after husband sells their home without telling her!

A man who sold his family home without mentioning it to his wife has been branded an 'a**hole' with 'no shred of dignity'.

The anonymous man, who is believed to be from the US, took to Reddit's AITA forum, querying whether he was in the wrong for selling the marital home.

He explained that he and his wife had accumulated 'substantial wealth' before they tied the knot.

For them it only made sense to sign a prenuptial agreement that would ensure their assets would be completely separate.

After
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XL Bully owner shares video of muzzle training with her dog

A woman told users it was 'still so hard to accept' that her dog now has to don a muzzle, as the government are set to ban the breed by the end of the year.

In an emotion fuelled clip, the unnamed dog owner, showcased how she was gently training her dog to become accustomed to wearing a muzzle.

Owners of the controversial dog breeds have been pleading with vets to re-register their pets as 'staffies', as they are set to be outlawed by the end of year.

Shelters have also been 'inundated' with
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Martin Lewis offers URGENT warning after interest rates freeze

• The money expert advised followers to open a savings account straight away
• His announcement follows the Bank of England's pausing interest rates at 5.25%

Money saving expert, Martin Lewis, gave those saving their pennies crucial advice after Bank of England opted to halt interest rates at 5.25 per cent.

Martin Lewis urged his following of 2.3 million on X, formerly known as Twitter, to open a fixed-rate savings account immediately.

It was previously anticipated that the Bank of England w
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Wife of man who died in cave tunnel trolled more than a decade later

The wife of an explorer who tragically passed away in a Utah cave has spoke out against internet teasing she and her family continue to experience 13 years later.

John Edward Jones, 26, was an avid adventurer but unfortunately became stuck when exploring the hydrothermal cave, dubbed the 'Nutty Putty Cave'.

On November 24, 2009, the Nutty Putty Cave expedition would be his first and last into the cave located 55 miles from Salt Lake City - tragically his body would be forever sealed inside.

A
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What has happened to Jon Venables and Robert Thompson?

The vicious murder of toddler, James Bulger was a crime that disgusted and shook the British public to their core.

On February 12, Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, both aged 10, snatched the innocent two-year-old from outside a butcher's shop in Bootle, Merseyside.

After abducting James, the pair led the toddler on a two-and-a-half mile walk from the city of Liverpool to a village called Walton.

On their way to the village, the three were seen by 38 people, two of whom queried the boys as th
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Can YOU spot the eight odd leaves out in this tricky brain teaser?

A new challenging brainteaser will leave you scratching your head, and remind you of the crisp leaves set to fall in the upcoming autumn months.

The mind-warping teaser is likely to twist your mind in all sorts of directions, as you try and figure out where the deceptive leaves hide.

The perplexing puzzle has been created by gaming experts at the online casino, Spin Genie UK.

At first glance, the teaser is slightly misleading, coming across as easy for puzzle-busters to solve.

And gamers say
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What is net zero and how will it affect the public with

Rishi Sunak is set to announce the watering down of climate change commitments despite a backlash from industry and the prospect of a damaging rift in the Tory party.

The Prime Minister will deliver a speech in Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon setting out a 'proportionate' approach to cutting emissions.

He held a hastily arranged call with Cabinet ministers on Wednesday morning after speculation about his net-zero plans emerged on Tuesday night.

A speech had been due to take place later
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Millions of Brits set to get £300 payment between these dates

Millions of people up and down Britain are set to get a £300 cost of living payment within the next few weeks.

The timeframe for the second instalment of the £900 cost of living support payment has now been confirmed by the Department for Work and Pensions.

Households who receive qualifying benefits, such as Universal Credit and Income support, will have the £300 tax-free payment automatically put into their bank accounts.

The payment is set to land in the weeks between October 31 and Novembe
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Man calls off wedding after sister-in-law shaved off his beard

People have been left stunned after a man revealed he woke up to his sister-in-law taking chunks out of his beard.

The anonymous man, who is believed to be from the US, wrote on Reddit's 'Am I wrong' forum questioning if he was rash for ending his relationship of six years because of the incident.

He explained that while he and his fiancée had been 'happily' engaged for the past year, the woman's sister was always a problem in their relationship as they tell each other everything, including pr
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London restaurant slammed for 15% service charge

A London restaurant has been slammed for upping its service charge to 15 per cent, with many angry customers saying its the latest sign 'ridiculous' American tipping culture is taking over the UK.

L'Escargot, in Soho, London charges 15 per cent to customers on top of their regular bill - which many have branded 'crazy high'.

The French restaurant, which serves the likes of £24 mushroom risotto and £56 steak recently charged £7.65 tip on a £51 bill - outraging customers.

One customer posted th
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People stunned as 13-year-old allowed to don false eyelashes to school

A mother has revealed she feels 'torn' over whether or not to let her 13-year-old daughter wear fake eyelashes to school.

The anonymous woman, from the UK, took to parenting forum Mumsnet to ask for advice on if she should allow her teenager to wear extensions - revealing the school allows them to be worn, and 'all her friends do it'.

But fellow parents were left baffled about why the school let teenagers wear the cosmetic enhancement, and berating modern beauty standards.

Rationalising why s
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Relationship experts share why a WALK is the best first date idea

Relationship experts share why a WALK is the best first date idea
• Dating experts revealed how walking next to a man can help put them at ease
• READ MORE: Couples therapist reveals the ONE thing you should NEVER do

In an age of Tinder and Facebook dating, finding your soulmate may be only one swipe away, but it doesn't mean finding the one has become any easier.

And now relationship experts have revealed why going for a stroll is the best course of action when you are dating someone new.

Pa
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Practitioner tells client doctor is 'wrong' after her lips balloon

I wanted my lip filler dissolved but instead the nurse made my whole face balloon - she tried to say it was MEANT to look like that
• READ MORE: 'Catfish' turns herself into Mariah Carey - and all it takes is makeup

A mother-of-two was left literally speechless when her lips ballooned immediately after having filler dissolved.

Courtney Taaffe, 27, from Cambridgeshire, decided she wanted the one millilitre of filler in her lips dissolved.

The young woman went to an unnamed beauty practitioner
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