Prince Harry seems to have at least partially repaired his relationship with His Majesty the King, but he and older brother Prince William still have a long way to go, claims expert Jennie Bond

Next year marks the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, and it’s sure to be a powerfully emotional time for her two sons. There are several memorial events planned, and, as yet, there has been no indication as to whether Prince William and Prince Harry will reunite and stand shoulder-to-shoulder in memory of their mother, or if their bitter estrangement will continue.

“Either scenario will be a drama,” says former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond. Writing in the i newspaper, she adds that while much of Harry’s youthful fury has faded, “the anger smouldering inside William – who is known to be stubborn – could be much harder to extinguish.”

William felt “betrayed” after Harry revealed family secrets in his bombshell memoir Spare, Jennie says, and it will be a “big ask” for Harry to expect his family to forgive and forget.

There has certainly been a thawing of relations between Harry and his father. The prodigal prince met up with King Charles and his stepmother Queen Camilla at Highgrove in Gloucestershire in July, and there are reportedly plans to be coming back to the UK “more and more” over the coming year.

He’s expected be back for a week in September to carry out engagements during the annual WellChild Awards, a UK charity for which he has been a royal patron since 2007. A source close to the prince told The Times that the royal “wants more of a foothold” in the UK, adding that he “always loves” to see his family.

Harry was feeling “buoyed, very happy, and really energised” after the Highgrove reunion. But while Harry, his wife Meghan and their children had a meeting with the King and Queen Camilla at Highgrove, William and Kate were almost 90 miles away at a charity polo match in Windsor.

The brothers are not known to have spoken since the funeral of their late grandmother, the Queen, in September 2022.

Since then, the Prince and Princess of Wales have focused solely on juggling their royal duties with bringing up their three children – while Kate has also faced a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and is now in remission.

Jennie also told the Mirror: “William, as far as we can see, seems set on concentrating on his own family and his work without the angst of dealing with his rift with Harry.

“But, if Harry does start to come to the UK more often and to see their father, it’s going to become increasingly hard for William to ignore the situation.

“Could Catherine perhaps act as peacemaker? Well, maybe. But only if she is satisfied that it is something William wants. At this stage, there is absolutely no indication that this is the case. However, circumstances and feelings can change with time and so, as I always say, ‘never say never’.”

And while Harry is hoping for a public reunion with his father at next year’s Invictus Games, many believe it could push the King into a difficult position when it comes to his still-warring sons.

The man accused of leading an alleged cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University has turned himself in, according to prosecutors, after more than a dozen people were charged on Monday morning. 

Agostino Abbatiello, 24, surrendered along with two others on Tuesday morning after an investigation uncovered the alleged drug ring running through two off-campus fraternities, Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi, the attorney general’s office said.

‘We are pleased to report that the most significant members of this cocaine-trafficking organization are accounted for, and will have their fair process in court,’ Attorney General Dave Sunday said on Tuesday.

‘These are very serious charges and the next steps will be preliminary hearings.’

Abbatiello was arraigned over numerous alleged felonies, including multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy, Attorney General Sunday said.  

The Long Island native and Thomas Robinson are the two people accused of being at the ‘very top of the chain’ in the alleged drug ring.

Both allegedly made regular trips to Philadelphia and New York for ‘large quantities of cocaine,’ according to the Attorney General.

‘This was a coordinated and highly profitable drug-trafficking crew revolving around two senior members of the fraternities, other fraternity brothers and pledges,’ Sunday previously said. 

More than a dozen Penn State students in two off-campus fraternities face drug-related charges after members allegedly cut and packaged cocaine and distributed it to others

Both Robinson, above, and Abbatiello allegedly made regular trips to Philadelphia and New York for ‘large quantities of cocaine’

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‘In fact, according to the evidence uncovered, cutting and packaging cocaine was, for some pledges, an indoctrination into the fraternities.’ 

Court documents obtained by Fox News alleged the suspect made tens of thousands of dollars in profit from the trafficking ring. 

A co-defendant told investigators that, in one transaction, he purchased over $50,000 worth of the drug from Abbatiello through cash and digital transactions, the outlet reported. 

Neighbors of the alleged drug ringleader told Fox News that Abbatiello ‘had a good job in accounting.’

‘His father said he had a nice job in accounting. He was doing well,’ they added. 

The neighbor added that Abbatiello and his siblings were ‘spoon-fed.’

‘They weren’t the kind of kids to take the garbage out or shovel the snow,’ they said.  

Abbatiello was said to have failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment on Monday morning, according to the attorney general’s office. 

Mohammed Hurabi (left) and Lars Zeepvat (right) were charged with felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity and other offenses

Robert Zanolla (left) was charged with felony conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as other misdemeanor charges. Paul Robinson, Thomas Robinson’s father (right), was charged with felony tampering, hindering apprehension for taking steps to conceal evidence, including a safe containing drugs and cash, and obstructing the investigation

Michael Church, Sigma Chi’s executive director, said in a statement that the allegations are ‘an egregious violation of our values’ and all three members charged have been suspended

He and Robinson were two of four charged; Mohammed Hurabi and Lars Zeepvat were charged with felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity and other offenses. 

A fifth person, Robert Zanolla, was charged with felony conspiracy and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as other misdemeanor charges, the release stated. 

Paul Robinson, Thomas Robinson’s father, was charged with felony tampering, hindering apprehension for taking steps to conceal evidence, including a safe containing drugs and cash, and obstructing the investigation. 

‘In all, 13 defendants were Penn State University students at or around the time of the alleged conduct, in 2023 and 2024,’ the release from the attorney general’s office stated.

Of those charged, four are current Penn State students, according to the attorney general’s office. 

Andrea Dowhower, vice president for Student Affairs at Penn State University, said: ‘We are horrified by these serious allegations against current and former students.

‘Criminal activity, including hazing, such as this has no place at our institution, and we will cooperate with law enforcement in any way we can.’

Abbatiello (left) and Robinson (right) stand accused of being the main suppliers for the frats

‘We will continue to enhance our efforts around health and safety and hazing educational efforts for all our organizations,’ Dowhower added.

The university said in a statement that Delta Upsilon would be placed on interim suspension, and that Sigma Chi operates outside of the university and is not recognized as an organization. 

Michael Church, Sigma Chi’s executive director, said in a statement to the outlet that the allegations are ‘an egregious violation of our values’ and that all three members charged in the investigation have been suspended. 

The Daily Mail has approached representatives for Abbatiello, Delta Upsilon and the attorney general’s office for comment.

“I found them to be a world apart from budget supermarket pans”

Pans are often one of those overlooked kitchen essentials. We use them just about every day, yet few people are willing to spend a sizeable chunk of cash on.

It’s a problem I’m all too familiar with. For years my cookware collection had consisted of a higgledy piggledy collection of random pans that just happened to be on offer at the supermarket when the previous one gave up the ghost.

As such, I’d found them all much of a muchness and had no clue the difference a top quality one can make. After all, they simply heat up and cook food, don’t they?

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That’s precisely what I believed until I put a range from Made In Cookware, a the brand that “chefs actually use”, through its paces. Given that the handle had recently snapped off one of my well-worn pans that had clearly seen better days, I took it as a sign that an upgrade was long overdue.

So I was thrilled to get my hands on Made In Cookware’s 5-piece stainless steel set. Currently priced at £309, reduced from £377, the set comprises a 25cm stainless clad frying pan, a 1.9L stainless clad saucepan with lid and a 2.8L stainless clad saucepan with lid.

The first thing that struck me was the sheer quality on offer, they are a world away from the run-of-the-mill pans you’d find on supermarket shelves, and frankly so good I was almost reluctant to cook with them, reports the Daily Record. They’re also genuinely stylish.

From the premium packaging to the satisfying weight and feel, they exude luxury and genuinely make you feel like a professional chef. Crafted from 5-ply stainless steel, they deliver rapid, even heat distribution for superior cooking results, while minimising hot spots where food is prone to sticking and burning.

Testing the pans myself, I found they require noticeably less heat from the hob compared to my previous set. The handles remain cool to the touch, which is particularly useful as I’d almost certainly forget and burn myself otherwise, and they’re compatible with gas, electric and induction hobs.

While the price tag is undoubtedly a significant outlay, the quality is reflected in Made In Cookware’s lifetime warranty on the set. It’s easy to understand why so many professional chefs swear by them — once you master pre-heating the pan and using the correct amount of oil, the results are outstanding.

The five-piece set strikes me as an excellent starting point for home cooks, and is particularly well-suited to couples or those living solo. The frying pan handles everything from eggs to steak with ease, while the saucepans are ideally sized for cooking pasta in one and a sauce in the other.

Several other options are currently available, including six, 10 and 13-piece stainless steel sets. The six-piece is reduced to £499 from £566, the 10-piece is £699 down from £834, and the 13-piece is £979 down from £1,201.

One worthwhile consideration is that the pans are fairly weighty — a quality that speaks to their premium construction, though it could prove troublesome for those who struggle with heavier cookware. Tefal is also a well-regarded and dependable name in the cookware market, with its Ingenio Simplicity 22-Piece Pan Set priced at £375.

That set is specifically designed with space-saving in mind, with the stackable pans taking up 50% less room compared to standard cookware, according to the brand. Also worth considering is Salter’s Timeless 5-piece set, priced at an even more affordable £65 at Argos. It includes three saucepans in varying sizes, one frying pan and a milk pan.

To date, more than 110,000 verified reviews have been left for the Made In Cookware brand, with the vast majority of buyers awarding a full five stars. One customer said: “I’ve been cooking with the sauté pan now for 3 months on a daily basis and it has been fantastic. Everything that I wanted in a pan and exceptionally well constructed. I highly recommend.”

Another added: “Great pan, heats evenly and has rounded corners for easy stirring and even cooking. Hefty and well built, with a comfortable handle.”

A third reviewer commented: “Great pan, large cooking surface and hefty. Feels durable and the finish is great. Heats evenly and can cook eggs with minimal sticking with proper heat control and some oil. Handle is comfortable.”

One shopper noted that while they “love the look and feel” of the pan, they found it “difficult to clean”. The Made In Cookware 5-piece stainless steel set is available in the sale for £309.

One person has died and hundreds more have fallen ill as a result of a food poisoning outbreak, health officials have confirmed. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has stated that the salmonella outbreak “may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK”.

The UKHSA has confirmed one fatality associated with the outbreak. Salmonella typically causes a self-limiting gastroenteritis, with symptoms including stomach cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting or fever.

More than a third of those affected (38%) required hospital admission, with two individuals developing potentially life-threatening bloodstream infections.

The UKHSA has confirmed that between August 11 last year and August 1 this year, 207 cases have been recorded – 199 in England, six in Scotland, one in Wales and one in Northern Ireland, reports North Wales Live.

The areas of England with the greatest number of cases are London, where 47 cases were confirmed, and Yorkshire and Humber (38).

Those affected range from babies to individuals as old as 90, according to the UKHSA.

Hannah Charles, lead epidemiologist for gastrointestinal infections at UKHSA, said: “We’re working with Food Standards Agency and other public health agencies to investigate a salmonella outbreak that may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK.

“Salmonellosis is often caused by eating or handling contaminated food and can be spread rarely from person-to-person.

“Salmonella generally causes a mild illness, although vulnerable groups with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illness.

“Symptoms of a salmonella infection include diarrhoea, stomach cramps and sometimes vomiting and fever. Anyone who is concerned about symptoms should contact their GP or out of hours service in the first instance.

“There are simple steps to prevent the spread of salmonella: wash your hands thoroughly after using the bathroom and before preparing and handling food, cook food thoroughly, and if you have any symptoms, avoid handling food for others where possible.”

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About 100 firefighters are tackling a massive blaze at a waste facility in south-east London.

Fifteen fire engines were called to Landmann Way in Bermondsey shortly before 20:00 BST after about 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire.

London Fire Brigade (LFB) warned that a large amount of smoke was being produced by the blaze and advised local residents to keep their doors and windows closed.

LFB said the cause of the fire was not yet known, but firefighters tackled a blaze at the same facility in June.

Speaking from the scene, station commander Duncan Rees said: “Crews are working hard in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control.”

He added that a 32m ladder and a 64m ladder were being used to tackle the flames from above.

Crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and surrounding fire stations were dispatched to the scene.

The LFB said it was likely to be a “protracted incident” and crews would work overnight to bring the fire under control.

Rail services into London Bridge from New Cross have been affected due to the fire blocking railway lines, National Rail said.

“Trains between these stations may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 100 minutes or revised,” it added.

Rachael Jardine, a freelance journalist based in New Cross, told BBC London that trains on a nearby Overground track were continuing to pass despite the “thick black smoke”.

A local resident said he had first spotted the blaze while cycling home.

“I was coming back from Tescos and I could see the smoke from the road,” he said.

“We cycled back to mine and realised it was just across the road… it’s pretty mental.”

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Norgaard, 32, joined Arsenal from Brentford in a £10m transfer last July, but was limited to a peripheral squad role throughout the campaign. Arsenal were not short of matches as they reached the latter stages of all three cup competitions, but Norgaard was limited to just 20 appearances, 11 of which were starts.

Jason Mulhern, 57, and his wife were due to fly to Dalaman, Turkey, from Manchester Airport on June 22, 2024, when a drunken outburst from the unruly passenger caused the Jet2 flight to be cancelled, stranding 300 passengers

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A drunken man’s foul-mouthed outburst directed at cabin crew left more than three hundred passengers with their holidays ‘ruined’ after a Jet2 flight was cancelled.

Jason Mulhern, 57, and his wife were due to board a flight to Dalaman, Turkey, from Manchester Airport on June 22, 2024, when she passed comment on a fellow passenger’s accent.

When Mulhern joined in and started ‘shouting’, cabin crew intervened and subsequently informed the pair they would no longer be served alcohol. Mulhern, from Trafford, then turned ‘aggressive, defensive and angry’, Manchester Crown Court was told.

He told staff they were ‘out of order’, that he and his wife were ‘on their holidays’ and wanted to ‘booze up’. Following a further warning from the captain that they faced removal if they carried on, the couple ‘disgruntledly’ accepted the situation.

However, as the aircraft began taxiing towards the runway, Mulhern launched into a verbal attack on a crew member, calling her a ‘f***ing Nazi and a c***’. He further declared that ‘he was an adult and could do as he wished’, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Prosecutor Betsy Hindle told the court that the 20-year-old crew member felt so uncomfortable and intimidated that she relocated her seat while the plane was still taxiing. “The defendant was saying: ‘You can’t call anyone a c*** these days, even when they are being one. If I want to call you a c***, I will’. He also said all the crew were Nazis,” Ms Hindle said.

The court was told the captain was notified and took the decision to remove Mulhern and his partner from the aircraft, prompting applause from fellow passengers. Consequently, the flight was called off and had to taxi back to the gate, with police being contacted.

The court heard the flight had already experienced a two-hour delay.

Officers spoke to Mulhern on board, noting he was slurring his speech and constantly interrupting them. When they explained he had committed an offence, his response was: “Oh f*** off”, followed by: “I can say whatever I want, it’s a free county. If I think you’re a Nazi, I’ll say it.

“As a result of this, the aircraft was significantly delayed and cancelled altogether due to restrictions on safe flying hours. Three hundred passengers had to disembark and decontrol through security. Accommodation and meals had to be sought for those on the flight. Also three hundred passengers in Turkey were affected, who were due to return to Manchester on that same plane,” Ms Hindle informed the court.

The court heard several passenger statements were gathered. One passenger described Mulhern as ‘obviously drunk’ and being ‘verbally abusive’.

Another recalled hearing him tell staff: “I don’t understand why I can’t have a drink like a f***ing adult’. Ms Hindle revealed Jet2 will be pursuing a civil claim totalling £44,710, covering expenses for accommodation and delays.

Lisa Judge, representing the defence, asked the court to view the incident as being at the ‘lowest level of culpability’ given the absence of physical violence. She acknowledged that Mulhern and his wife had consumed alcohol before boarding, and noted the flight had already experienced delays.

“This was the use of language only,” she said. She highlighted that character references showed him to be an important person in his team, describing him as ‘responsible and mature’. She further explained that his previous service in the Armed Forces had led to him ‘self-medicating’ with alcohol.

“Nobody was forcing you to drink. There was no need to drink, that was a choice you took,” Judge Elizabeth Nicholls said.. “Your conduct caused the plane to be delayed again. Your conduct alone was responsible for the loss of that day’s flight.

A flight that everyone’s holidays had to be deferred, everyone had to make alternative arrangements, everyone had to be put up in hotels. “. “You ruined or potentially ruined every other person’s holiday who boarded that flight. That was the impact of your single behaviour.”

Judge Nicholls told Mulhern, who was supported by his wife in the public gallery: “What you did was quite frankly despicable. It caused chaos and distress to a large number of people. I hope you now understand the consequences of your behaviour.”

Mulhern, of Jewel Close, Urmston, received an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 18 months. In addition, he was ordered to complete five days of rehabilitation activity requirements, a 120-day alcohol abstinence order and 300 hours of unpaid work, along with £500 in court costs.

The court also confirmed that he faces a lifelong ban from travelling with Jet2.

An airline spokesperson told the aviation outlet Simply Flying: “We apologize to our customers for their experience and delay on Delta Flight 81 from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Seattle, which diverted to London Heathrow after the crew reported a mechanical issue involving an onboard lavatory. This is not the experience we strive to provide, and we’re focused on getting our customers to their destinations as quickly and safely as possible.”

Justin Timberlake put on a united front with his wife Jessica Biel in a rare snap he posted on Tuesday following a difficult two years for his career.

The 45-year-old pop star – who boasts 178.4 million social media followers – captioned his 10-photo Instagram slideshow: ‘Been outside.’

Minnesota-born Timberlake also included lots of pictures of their six-year-old son Phineas and 11-year-old son Silas.

In one shot, little Phineas played golf with the 10-time Grammy winner and, in another, little Silas posed behind a hot-fudge sundae with whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry on top.

On October 19, Timberlake and the 44-year-old Emmy nominee will impressively celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary.

The No Angels singer originally met Tennessee-born Biel in 2007 while snowboarding with a group of friends in Park City, Utah.

Before The Better Sister producer-star, Timberlake reportedly romanced the likes of Fergie, Britney Spears, Jenna Dewan, Alyssa Milano, Emma Bunton, Tatyana Ali, Cameron Diaz and Lindsay Lohan.

Meanwhile, Biel was said to have previously dated her 7th Heaven co-star Adam LaVorgna, her Cellular/London co-star Chris Evans and retired New York Yankee Derek Jeter.

The Daily Mail has reached out to the inseparable couple’s reps for comment but did not immediately hear back.

On July 30, Timberlake concluded his $205.2M-grossing, 121-date The Forget Tomorrow World Tour after receiving backlash about his viral low-effort performances wherein the audience appeared to sing more lyrics than he did onstage.

The Selfish singer had canceled or postponed several concerts due to the flu, bronchitis, laryngitis, an ankle injury and an ongoing back injury.

Last year, Timberlake announced he was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which he called ‘relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.’

Other celebrities suffering from the tick-borne illness include Yolanda Hadid, Bella Hadid, Anwar Hadid, Justin Bieber, Ben Stiller, Amy Schumer, Alec Baldwin, Shania Twain, Debbie Gibson, Avril Lavigne, Riley Keough, Ramona Singer and Kelly Osbourne.

In 2024, the Oscar-nominated songwriter pled guilty to driving while impaired, paid $760 in fines, agreed to do 25 hours of community service at a non-profit of his choice and had his New York license suspended for 90 days.

Timberlake, who refused to take a breathlyzer test, successfully avoided a criminal DWI charge and infractions for running a stop sign and failure to keep in his lane stemming from his arrest in Sag Harbor, New York.

The 45-year-old pop star – who boasts 178.4 million social media followers – captioned his 10-photo Instagram slideshow: ‘Been outside’

Minnesota-born Timberlake also included lots of pictures of their six-year-old son Phineas and 11-year-old son Silas

In one shot, little Phineas played golf with the 10-time Grammy winner and, in another, little Silas posed behind a hot-fudge sundae with whipped cream, sprinkles and a cherry on top

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On October 19, Timberlake and the 44-year-old Emmy nominee will impressively celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary (pictured June 21)

On July 30, the No Angels singer concluded his $205.2M-grossing, 121-date The Forget Tomorrow World Tour after receiving backlash about his viral low-effort performances wherein the audience appeared to sing more lyrics than he did onstage (pictured in 2025)

Last year, Timberlake announced he was diagnosed with Lyme disease, which he called ‘relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically’ 

In 2024, the Selfish singer pled guilty to driving while impaired, paid $760 in fines, agreed to do 25 hours of community service at a non-profit of his choice and had his New York license suspended for 90 days 

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Timberlake – who refused to take a breathlyzer test – successfully avoided a criminal DWI charge and infractions for running a stop sign and failure to keep in his lane stemming from his arrest in Sag Harbor, New York 

Biel will next portray Aimee in Sam Hargrave’s spy comedy Matchbox: The Movie – premiering October 9 on Apple TV – alongside John Cena, Sam Richardson, Danai Gurira and Corey Stoll

The four-time Emmy winner continues to pull 57.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify after selling over 32 million solo records and 80 million records with his former boyband *NSYNC.

But Timberlake first found fame at age 12 as a Mouseketeer in the Disney Channel variety show revival, The All-New Mickey Mouse Club, which aired for seven seasons spanning 1989-1996.

Biel will next portray Aimee in Sam Hargrave’s spy comedy Matchbox: The Movie – premiering October 9 on Apple TV – alongside John Cena, Sam Richardson, Danai Gurira and Corey Stoll.

The Fatal Destination producer-narrator’s other upcoming acting projects include Kyle Marvin’s Yosemite mountain climbing drama Batso and Anthony Sparks’s reboot of her sitcom 7th Heaven at CBS Studios.

Evil mushroom killer Erin Patterson has begun her last-ditch effort to walk free from a Melbourne jail.

Supreme Court of Victoria Justice Christopher Beale sentenced Patterson to life in prison on September 8, but set a non-parole period of 33 years.

On Wednesday, the now 51-year-old appeared in the Supreme Court of Appeal from the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre via video link, avoiding another uncomfortable face-to-face with her victims and their friends and families.

Justices Stephen McLeish, Lesley Taylor and Peter Kidd will determine Patterson’s future after listening to all the evidence over the coming days.

Patterson, who appeared in court wearing an oversized jumper, messy long brown hair and glasses, was found guilty of the murders of Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson.

They died after consuming death cap mushrooms served in Beef Wellingtons during lunch at her Leongatha home on July 29, 2023.

Pastor Ian Wilkinson survived the lunch after being critically ill, with Patterson also convicted of his attempted murder.

Patterson had reportedly been expected to be represented by barrister Julian McMahon – a Companion of the Order of Australia and a Senior Counsel who counts the heroin smuggling ringleaders of the Bali Nine among his highest-profile defendants.

Instead, barrister Richard Edney appeared for Patterson, instantly launching into submissions calling for his client to be released from jail.

‘I’ll start with ground one, and your honours will see that that ground is expressed that a fundamental irregularity occurred while the jury were sequestered, that has fatally undermined the integrity of the verdicts and requires the quashing of the convictions and an order for a retrial so that justice can not only be done but be seen to be done,’ he said.

Such is the public interest in the hearing, it needed to be moved from the actual appeal court to the larger Supreme Court of Victoria next door.

In opening his submissions, Mr Edney claimed the jury’s placement in a hotel alongside journalists, police and prosecutors was unfair.

‘We would describe the sequestration and what occurred during it as catastrophic, and in our submission, what has occurred here is that there has been a fundamental failure to comply with the dictum already referred to,’ he said.

The court heard that despite Mr Edney’s complaints, there was no evidence the jury had come into contact with anyone involved in the trial.

‘This was a hotel with windows, with common areas and the reasonable possibility cannot be excluded that the jurors sighted the informant or sighted solicitors from the Office of Public Prosecutions.’

It was a submission instantly questioned by the judges: ‘If they did view or see the practitioners, so what?’ Justice Peter Kidd pondered.

Detective Leading Senior Constable Stephen Eppingstall (right) put the finger on Patterson and brought her to justice 

The remains of Patterson’s beef Wellington 

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Patterson hands over a phone to Detective Sergeant Luke ‘Faz’ Farrell after murdering her dinner guests 

Patterson’s other barrister Veronika Drago then addressed the judges about concerns centred around the prosecution’s use of evidence about the website iNaturalist and mobile phone tower data.

The prosecution had alleged that Patterson used iNaturalist to track down death cap mushrooms. 

Ms Drago argued that phone tower evidence and evidence about death cap mushroom sightings in the nearby towns of Loch and Outtrim caused unfair prejudice and should not have been permitted in the trial.

Ms Drago claimed the prosecution framed ‘innocuous’ evidence to turn nothing into something.

She further attacked the expert evidence of Dr Matthew Sorell, who provided hours of evidence on mobile tower records. 

Ms Drago submitted call-charge records were unreliable, and that the prosecution used Dr Sorell’s subjective opinion and tried to present it as objective evidence.

‘The question has to be asked how such speculative evidence … how could it go to a fact in issue?’ she said.

Moving to Patterson’s third ground of appeal, Ms Drago claimed that the use of photos of foraged mushrooms ought not have been put to the jury. 

Don and Heather Patterson and Heather Wilkinson (right) all died horrific, painful deaths after being poisoned by Erin Patterson 

Top Melbourne criminal lawyer George Balot, of Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers, told Daily Mail could face even further time behind bars if unsuccessful.

Justice Christopher Beale’s sentence is being challenged by both sides 

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The court heard Patterson’s defence had wanted to use the same evidence to prove Patterson always had an interest in foraging mushrooms, but was denied before the trial.

‘By the time that very same evidence is sought to be relied upon … by defence, the prosecution objected on the basis of the evidence being irrelevant,’ Ms Drago said.

Ms Drago claimed there had been a substantial miscarriage of justice as it forced Patterson to testify that she had been foraging for mushrooms before.

‘That she was compelled at all … arises to the level of a substantial miscarriage of justice,’ she said. 

‘The truth is that in our submission she was compelled, and that amounts to or offends one of the cardinal principles or fundamentals of criminal law that is an accused’s right to silence.’

Patterson’s team is expected to also challenge Justice Beale’s summary of her defence, amid speculation it failed to adequately highlight her testimony and arguments, including her claim of accidental mushroom inclusion, her lack of knowledge about death caps’ lethality, and her explanations for so-called ‘incriminating conduct’.

It could also argue Justice Beale selectively emphasised prosecution points without giving equal scrutiny to witness credibility, including ‘hearsay evidence’ from Patterson’s dying victims.

Patterson’s admitted lies could also present difficulties in the Court of Appeal, with a potential argument about Justice Beale’s framing of them, which may have encouraged an inference of guilt, particularly when linked to phone data and factory resets.

Erin Patterson after being grilled by Det Leading Sen Const Stephen Eppingstall in 2023

Patterson hid in jail on Wednesday, too afraid to be snapped by waiting photographers as she had been during her trial (pictured) 

But Patterson’s attempt to overturn her conviction carries its own risks to her liberty.

Top Melbourne criminal lawyer George Balot, of Balot Reilly Criminal Lawyers, told Daily Mail she could face even further time behind bars if unsuccessful.

‘So if she puts in an appeal against conviction and she’s successful … and a retrial is ordered, some of the evidence will be played on video for a new jury,’ he said when the appeal was launched.

‘So not all the witnesses will have to go through the same process. In addition to that, evidence that might have been excluded in previous trials might not be excluded on this trial.

‘So it’s very important to keep that in mind and, you know, be careful as to what you wish for.’

Patterson had been fortunate in having crucial police evidence withheld from the jury, which will likely be re-introduced should a retrial be ordered.

‘And another interesting thing … is if she succeeds on her conviction appeal, she might then be able to go back to the Supreme Court, plead guilty and receive a discount for a plea of guilty and saving the community a trial,’ Mr Balot said.

‘And so she could potentially do better than 33 years if she takes advantage of that.’

Director of the Office of Public Prosecutions, Brendan Kissane KC (right), arrives at the Supreme Court in Melbourne on Wednesday 

Erin Patterson has complained that photos of her foraged mushrooms were shown to the jury 

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As Patterson fights to clear her name, Victorian prosecutors have lodged their own legal challenge, and are calling on the Court of Appeal to strip her of the chance to ever walk free again.

After Patterson was found guilty, the prosecution called on Justice Beale to impose a life sentence with no parole, a measure that would effectively see her locked up until she dies.

Justice Beale ordered the life sentence but set a non-parole period, giving Patterson a chance to walk free in 2056, when she would be aged 81.

The Office of Public Prosecutions believes Justice Beale’s sentence was ‘manifestly inadequate’ given the gravity of Patterson’s crimes.

Patterson had been brought to justice by Det Leading Sen Const Stephen Eppingstall, who was in charge of the investigation against her.

The respected detective had been grilled during Patterson’s original trial, but was instrumental in convincing the jury that Patterson had indeed done what he had alleged. 

When the appeal is finally settled over the coming days or weeks, the full extent of the detective’s case against Patterson is expected to finally be revealed.  

The hearing continues.