Lydia Houghton 'had no idea' the flavour would be such a hit21:11, 20 Sep 2026View 6 ImagesLydia Houghton, 54, 'accidentally' invented 'Scouse' flavoured crisps(Image: Lydia Houghton)A mum-of-two who accidentally created a "Scouse" crisp flavour has been hailed a "hero" after the city got behind her bid to win £500,000. Lydia Houghton, 54, from Malmesbury in Wiltshire, entered a competition on TikTok in January to invent a new Walker's crisp flavour, never expecting her idea to go any further.But her Salt and Pepper Chicken flavour has now made it into shops and is one of just two flavours battling it out…