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The Sun
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island All Star flogs her wardrobe on Vinted – with items priced from a tenner
A LOVE Island pocket rocket has got fans in a fashion frenzy after shifting her old wardrobe on Vinted. The bombshell has put some of her pre-worn clothes on the selling site - with items going for a very affordable price. 9 9 9 9 Reality star and influencer Kady McDermott has thrilled followers by putting her clobber up for grabs for as little as a tenner on the second hand platform. She told followers on social media: "Shop my Vinted," along with an array of pictures of dresses, trousers, tops, sportswear, heels, trainers, shoes, occasionwear and ski gear. The former Towie star's for sale collection includes pink MyProtein size 6 leggings for £10 and a size 8 Distressed Denim Mini Dress from H:ours for £55. Amongst other penny-pinching steals, there's a size 8 Metallic Drape Bandeau Mini Dress for £190 from Retrofête and a size 8 Pretty Little Thing Distressed Faux Leather Biker Racer Jacket for £12. There's an XS Six Stories White Trouser Suit going for £60 and a Lavish Alice Rose Pink Dress, which has never been worn and has its original tags, size 6 for £50. The star is giving half the profit from threads sold towards a charity close to her heart, Brain Tumour Research. Kady wrote on the charity website: "Nan was the rock of our family… by the time they confirmed it was a brain tumour, there was nothing anyone could do…" She continued: "She was the best nan ever. My dad wasn't around when I was growing up so it was like I had two mums. "Nan lived close by and used to pick me up from school and make cakes for me and my brother Keenan and sister Kirsty. I remember her feeding us until we could hardly move! She was the perfect cook. "Growing up, I was really close to her and would probably tell Nan more about what was going on in my life than Mum. She was always on my side." Kady McDermott SPLITS from millionaire boyfriend & makes brutal 'you can't change bad morals' swipe She admitted: "Apart from a bit of a family history of migraines, which I suffer from too, everyone is pretty fit and healthy in my family. To be honest, I never thought serious illness could happen to us." Kady's official account splits 50% of the profit donated to The Brain Tumour Research Charity - and is run by her management team. It reads: "No refunds. Always posted within time frame. Happy shopping." This comes after Kady has confirmed she is back together with her millionaire ex boyfriend. The brunette beauty is back together with her on/off boyfriend millionaire Henry Simmons. Kady, 29, previously told fans she had caught Henry Simmons, 25, cheating with 'two women she found leaving his house'. The reality star, who first hinted in December that they were back together, has been spotted with Henry enjoying a luxury holiday in the Maldives. Kady - who originally appeared in the second series of Love Island - made waves in the recent All Stars by having an almighty falling out with fellow contestant Mitch Taylor. The Love Island's season 10 contestants went head to head with Mitch accusing Kady of having a secret boyfriend on the outside. 9 9 9 9 9
Glasgow Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Specsavers Newlands in Glasgow raises £250 for charities
Specsavers Newlands, which is locally owned and operated, participated in several fundraising activities to support local causes. The team recently undertook a sponsored indoor cycle to Edinburgh, raising nearly £90 for charity Guide Dogs. They also took part in 'Wear a Hat Day' for Brain Tumour Research, collecting £142. Specsavers Newlands donated 47 meals worth of food to Glasgow SW Food Bank (Image: Specsavers) As part of their commitment to the community, a significant donation was made to the Glasgow SW Foodbank. A selection of essential goods, including tinned meat, pasta, cereal, and coffee, were donated. Read more: Rangers fans at Ibrox divided over 'underwhelming' new manager Russell Martin Update after death of woman in Glasgow's West End 'Five painful weeks': Family organises new search for missing teen Cole Cooper According to volunteers, this amounted to the equivalent of 47 meals. The store also donated vouchers, offering discounts on glasses to those who use the food bank. Scott Craig, community champion at Specsavers Newlands, said: "It's been incredibly rewarding to see the team come together to support such a wide range of causes, from our indoor cycle challenge for Guide Dogs to raising awareness on Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Research. "We are also incredibly proud to support Glasgow SW Foodbank by playing a small part to help those most in need. "Access to essential items like food and vision care is so important, and we hope our donation can help make a meaningful difference in our community. "We look forward to continuing our support in the future, whether it's through further donations or fundraising efforts, to help support these vital services for as long as they're needed." Specsavers Newlands, located within the Morrisons supermarket on Newlandsfield Road, is open seven days a week.
Scotsman
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Charities welcome spec-tacular donations from Glasgow southside opticians
An opticians and audiology business in the southside of Glasgow has been showing its support for a range of local organisations and charities. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Specsavers Newlands, which is locally owned and run, has raised almost £250 for causes close to their hearts. The team recently took part in an indoor sponsored cycle to Edinburgh for the Guide Dogs, raising nearly £90 for the charity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, the store also took part in 'Wear a Hat Day' for Brain Tumour Research, raising £142. The store donated 47 meals worth of food to Glasgow SW Food Bank A sizeable donation was made to Glasgow SW Foodbank as part of the team's ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, providing a range of essential items, including tinned meat, pasta, cereal and coffee. In total, the store donated the equivalent of 47 meals worth of food to the organisation, according to volunteers. What's more, the store also donated a number of vouchers to the organisation, providing users with discounts on glasses. Scott Craig, community champion at Specsavers Newlands, says: 'It's been incredibly rewarding to see the team come together to support such a wide range of causes, from our indoor cycle challenge for Guide Dogs, to raising awareness on Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Research. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are also incredibly proud to support Glasgow SW Foodbank by playing a small part to help those most in need. The team at Specsavers Newlands has raised hundreds of pounds for charities across the UK 'Access to essential items like food and vision care is so important, and we hope our donation can help make a meaningful difference in our community. 'We look forward to continuing our support in the future, whether it's through further donations or fundraising efforts, to help support these vital services for as long as they're needed.'
BBC News
04-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Worcestershire brain cancer patient, Ben Lindon, has died
A brain cancer patient who fought to raise awareness of the disease and help others has Ben Lindon, 46, from Malvern, passed away last Thursday, 16 years after he was diagnosed with an aggressive and rare brain tumour called an oligodendroglioma, the charity Brain Tumour Research his diagnosis, he started running and training, and completed the Brighton Marathon, among others, in wife, Kate, said: "Instead of allowing the diagnosis to define or defeat him, Ben chose to lead a healthier life physically and mentally, and to focus on others who were also suffering." The former journalist and retained firefighter for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service also completed the Three Peaks Challenge, the London Marathon, and a 1,000-mile bike ride from John O'Groats to Land's Jones, the charity's head of fundraising, described him as "an extraordinary individual whose courage, determination and tireless fundraising inspired everyone who knew him".The charity described how the risks were too high to remove Mr Lindon's tumour surgically, and he underwent 120 cycles of radiotherapy and chemotherapy, thought to be the most chemotherapy given to any patient in the his 100th chemo cycle in 2017, he kayaked 100 miles along the River Wye, supported by mementos from his Lindon, who is working with the organisation to raise awareness of the disease, has described how he raised more than £10,000 for Brain Tumour Research, as he "fought a brave battle, raising awareness and support".She said: "Ben wanted others to have a fighting chance, and he knew that fundraising was his way of trying to ensure that other families don't have to experience what he went through." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Brilliant dad', 51, dies just 10 DAYS after ‘first symptom' of killer tumour – having put early signs down to ‘age'
A "FIT and healthy" dad died just six days after being diagnosed with a killer tumour. Glenn Colmer had started suffering from 4 Glenn Colmer was a 'much-loved' sports teacher and dad, but earlier this year he suffered a sudden seizure in his home 4 He was taken to hospital where a CT scan revealed a mass on his brain - days later he was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour But on February 18 this year, the 51-year-old suffered a sudden seizure at his home in Southampton. He was rushed to hospital where a CT scan revealed a mass on his brain - and just days later, on February 22, he was diagnosed with a high-grade glioma - a type of The "much-loved" sports teacher, who his devastated wife Ali described as "strong, active, and the healthiest man [she] knew", tragically died on February 28. Now, Glenn's family are sharing his story to spread awareness of the "indiscriminate" cancer - and raise money for Brain Tumour Research. Read more on brain tumours Ali said: "You never think it's going to happen to your family. Glenn was the healthiest man I knew: strong and active, full of life and laughter. "He was a brilliant husband, an incredible dad, and he had this amazing way of making people feel better just by being around them. "We always joked that he was invincible. "But brain tumours don't care how healthy, kind, or loved you are. They're cruel and indiscriminate. Most read in Health "And in the space of ten unthinkable days, we went from thinking Glenn had had a seizure, to holding his hand as he slipped away from us. "I want to share his story and raise awareness, because this shouldn't happen to anyone." Boy, 8, dies within hours of complaining of a headache when normally harmless flu infection spread to his brain In the year leading up to his death, Glenn had been suffering with fatigue, headaches, and dizziness and so visited his GP. Doctors however merely prescribed him with medication and glasses, which alleviated the pain, and so he thought his symptoms were just to do with his age. Things continued as normal until February 18, when Glenn, who had just woken up, froze while putting on his dressing gown. He was silent, and his left arm was locked in place - as he stared blankly ahead. His wife Ali said: "I asked if he was okay. He replied: 'No, I'm not.' Moments later, Glenn collapsed and began violently shaking, gasping for air. "I called an ambulance, staying calm for his sake, whispering words of reassurance until help arrived. His eyes were vacant. The trauma was immediate and life-altering Glenn Colmer "The paramedics were quick to respond. Although the seizure had passed, Glenn was in visible pain, particularly in his arm which had locked during the seizure. "His eyes were vacant. The trauma was immediate and life-altering." Glenn, who worked as the Director of Curriculum for Sports and Protective Services at Itchen Sixth Form College, was taken to hospital where he was told he had a mass on his brain. Four days later, he, Ali, and their two children Grace, 19, and Joe, 16, were told the mass was a high-grade glioma brain tumour - in a moment which changed their lives forever. Ali said: "It was horrendous. My world fell apart. "The doctor tried to explain the scan; Glenn didn't want to look. He couldn't. He wasn't ready. "His expression, once so full of life, humour, and warmth, was robbed from him, replaced with silence and vacancy. "His right side remained weak, and the vibrant man who once did every sport imaginable now needed help with the most basic tasks." Glenn was discharged from hospital but the pain worsened as he returned home. "For Glenn, a man who had been so fit and healthy, it was unbearable," Ali said. "He refused visitors. He didn't want people to see him this way." Quick decline By February 25, Glenn's pain was excruciating and another ambulance was called. A new MRI confirmed another bleed on Glenn's brain and he became fully paralysed on his right side. Over the next few days, Glenn declined further. He was vomiting, became unable to speak, and lost the ability to swallow. However, he continued to communicate with his family. Ali said: "He kept reaching for my engagement ring and the children's hands, squeezing tightly as if to say 'goodbye'. "He placed my hand on his heart, as if to say 'thank you'. Though no one had said it yet, I could see that Glenn was dying." He placed my hand on his heart, as if to say 'thank you'. Though no one had said it yet, I could see that Glenn was dying Glenn Colmer Glenn was moved to the ICU and placed on a ventilator, and his mum and brother joined Ali, Grace, and Joe at the hospital. Ali said: "Even as his body began to shut down and he was unable to speak, Glenn remained present. He kept reaching out, holding hands, squeezing gently." A neurosurgeon later confirmed the worst: that Glenn had suffered another catastrophic brain bleed and there was no hope of recovery. Ali was then forced to make the devastating decision to remove Glenn's life support - and he died surrounded by family. Glenn spent two decades at Itchen College - during which time he dedicated himself to nurturing young sports stars. Among those he mentored were former Ali said: "Glenn was more than his diagnosis. He was a mentor, a joker, a passionate teacher and friend. "His funeral was a testament to the life he lived, over 500 people attended, including former students and colleagues from as far as the "He touched lives across the world. He made people feel seen, valued, and inspired." Glenn's fundraiser 4 To commemorate his life and raise money for Brain Tumour Research, Glenn's family, friends, and colleagues have organised a charity golf day 4 Glenn's funeral was testament to the life he lived - he had more than 500 people attend To commemorate his life and raise money for Brain Tumour Research, Glenn's family, friends, and colleagues have organised a charity golf day on August 1 at Southampton Municipal Golf Course - Glenn's favourite. Glenn's son Joe will tee off the event, and a memorial bench is planned for the 18th hole. So far, more than £3,000 has been raised in Glenn's honour. Katrina Jones, head of Community and Digital Fundraising at Brain Tumour Research, said: "We are deeply grateful to Glenn's family and friends for bravely sharing his story. "Glenn's sudden and devastating diagnosis highlights the cruel reality of brain tumours: they can strike anyone, at any time, regardless of health or lifestyle. "His legacy as a much-loved teacher and mentor lives on in the lives he touched, and now in the vital awareness and funds being raised in his name. "We desperately need more investment in research to improve outcomes and offer hope to families like Glenn's." Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer - and more men under 75 than prostate cancer. Yet, just 1 per cent of the national spend on cancer research is allocated to brain tumours. For more information on brain tumours, visit, To donate to Glenn's fundraiser, visit his The most common symptoms of a brain tumour More than 12,000 Brits are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour every year — of which around half are cancerous — with 5,300 losing their lives. The disease is the most deadly cancer in children and adults aged under 40, according to the Brain Tumour Charity. Brain tumours reduce life expectancies by an average of 27 years, with just 12 per cent of adults surviving five years after diagnosis. There are two main types, with non-cancerous benign tumours growing more slowly and being less likely to return after Cancerous malignant brain tumours can either start in the brain or spread there from elsewhere in the body and are more likely to return. Brain tumours can cause They can also lead to changes in personality weakness or paralysis on one side of the problem and problems with speech or vision. The nine most common symptoms are: Headaches Seizures Feeling sick Being sick Memory problems Change in personality Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body Vision problems Speech problems If you are suffering any of these symptoms, particularly a headache that feels different from the ones you normally get, you should visit your GP. Source: NHS
