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Glasgow Times
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Newcastle United 'scout' Celtic star several times
The German winger had a remarkable 2024/25 season with Celtic, scoring 21 goals and providing 15 assists in 51 matches. According to ChronicleLive, Newcastle United could consider Kuhn as an alternative to Anthony Elanga, given the 'big price' quoted for the Nottingham Forest man. Read more: The Parkhead club are reportedly asking for £15 million for their star attacker. Newcastle scouts are said to have made several trips to watch him last season. Meanwhile, interest in Kuhn comes soon after transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed Benjamin Nygren's move to Celtic. The Swede is believed to have signed a four-year deal at Parkhead, with an option for a further year. Celtic will pay Danish side Nordsjaelland £1.2 million for the versatile attacker, who scored 16 goals in 32 matches last season.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Vicky Pattison says 'I'm not proud of it' as she opens up on 'turning point'
Vicky Pattison has been open about her battle with vaping - admitting that she had been trying to quit the habit but 'it all unravelled' after she had a tough week Vicky Pattison, the ex-Geordie Shore star turned podcaster, has candidly shared an update on her struggle with vaping with her fans. On her Get A Grip podcast, the former queen of the jungle confessed to co-host Angela Scanlon that she's picked up the e-cigarette habit again. She explained: "Giving up things is really hard. I can't remember the specific turning point. Last week... it's always emotions with me. Like, I know I'm doing that... I'm craving relaxation. "In a world where I can't cultivate it naturally because my schedule's a bit unrelenting, I'm doing it synthetically. I think I will give it up at some point, I am really trying." She admitted to a setback in her efforts: "I was about five, six days in, but then it all unravelled. So I'm back vaping. I'm not proud of it, but it's who I am. I am a vapist!" At 37, Vicky isn't alone in her vaping woes; other celebs like Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway and musician Matt Willis have also opened up about their own struggles last year, according to Chronicle Live. Garraway revealed her own vaping journey, stating she had stopped before her stint on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! — only to find herself hooked once more. On Good Morning Britain, she shared: "The last thing I want to do is in any way sanction [vaping], because I don't now. But my experience was, after Billy was born, I did smoke before and I was craving going back to smoking [but] didn't want to. "I thought it was amazing, because it didn't smell, at that point you could do it anywhere, it must have been like smoking in the 70s — you didn't have to stand outside. Everybody said it was better for you, and I did feel much better. I got the nicotine hit." However, after her stint in the jungle, she confessed that she fell back into vaping — a habit reignited by a segment on Good Morning Britain. Kate said: "I think we had some props in here or something ridiculous, and I picked it up and I was instantly addicted — like, beyond anything! I couldn't believe it, and it made me realise how particularly those disposable ones are so addictive." In a similar struggle, Matt Willis opened up about his own issues with vaping during an appearance on the On The Mend podcast, where he recounted a telling-off he received from a pal during a round of golf for being covert about his habit — notably from his wife, Emma. Matt detailed the encounter, saying: "I try to live a very honest life. For instance, I was recently playing golf with a mate of mine, and he's in recovery, and I was vaping on the golf course, and he was like: 'Does your wife know you do that?'" He shared his response: "I was like, 'No, I only do it when I'm at golf and I do it when I'm with the band, so I don't do it at home or around the family.' So he was like, 'You lie about it.' I was like, 'I don't lie about it, I just don't talk about it.' He was like, 'So you're holding something from people, you're keeping a secret.'" Matt candidly opened up about his vaping habit, confessing that he'd often sneak in puffs both during the day and at peculiar hours of the night. He detailed: "Before I knew it, I was doing three to four a day of these disposable vapes. I was even doing it on stage. I was walking to the back of the stage and vaping, thinking no one could see me." He added: "I'd wake up in the middle of the night and go for a wee and vape in the toilet in my hotel room on my own and then go try and get back to sleep." Remember to tune into Channel 4's Sunday Brunch featuring Vicky Pattison, which kicks off at 10am today (June 22).
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
DWP free bus passes in England and full list of everyone eligible
Amid controversial plans to cut disability benefits, many Brits are worried they'll lose their free bus pass. However, reports suggest millions may still be entitled to the perk Millions of Brits may still be eligible for a free bus pass, even if controversial cuts to disability benefits passes through parliament. The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which has been described as 'catastrophic' by charities, aims to slash a staggering £5 billion from the welfare bill by 2030. Dozens of Labour MPs are poised to rebel against the brutal cuts when the bill is put to the vote in the coming weeks. However, even if these changes to disability benefit eligibility become law - many Brits could still benefit from free travel. According to Chronicle Live, the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme, which is dependent on disability benefit eligibility, could continue to offer free bus passes to those who have lost their benefit claim under new Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules. READ MORE: Warm Home Discount explained as 2.7million households set for £150 energy help Following concerns that swathes of disabled people risk losing their right to a free bus pass amid the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) shakeup, reports suggest the wording of the Green Paper proposals implies that even if you lose your PIP, you might still be eligible for the concessionary travel scheme pass. Eligibility for the disabled concessionary travel scheme, offering free bus rides across England, traditionally hinges on PIP criteria. If you're eligible for the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP due to mobility issues, you're eligible for a pass even if you don't receive any payment from it. Other routes to a cost-free travel card include being of State Pension age, being a caregiver, or falling under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme banner. For those with disabilities, snagging a pass spells savings, benefits cuts notwithstanding. Grounds for a free travel pass also include being over State Pension age, a carer, or qualifying under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. Applying as a disabled person is a cost-saving measure, even if benefits are cut. Eligibility for a reduced cost or free travel pass includes:. An older person who has reached their 66th birthday (current state pension age) Someone with a learning, speech, visual or physical disability under pensionable age A carer companion to someone who couldn't travel without your help Qualify under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme For disability qualification, you must have had a PIP assessment and show evidence of receiving the enhanced rate mobility component of PIP, or have scored at least eight points in "moving around" or "communicating verbally", reports Chronicle Live. Alternatively, presenting the higher rate mobility component of Disability Living Allowance can support your application. If you want to qualify as a disabled person for the scheme, you will still need to meet strict criteria. This includes being: chronically sick and disabled and suffering from any disability which permanently and seriously impairs your ability to walk permanently blind and unable to perform any duties for which sight is required assessed as having learning disabilities registered as profoundly deaf, with or without speech without the use of both arms, whether through the absence of limbs or otherwise unable to drive having had a driving license refused or revoked on medical grounds registered as partially sighted (where disability can be assessed by a Consultant Ophthalmologist) As previously reported, Londoners are also entitled to free travel when they turn 60 - using the 60+ London Oyster photocard. This is restricted to journeys within the city and includes: Free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line (excluding between West Drayton and Reading) and most National Rail services in London. You can travel free on TfL services anytime Monday to Friday, except between 04:30-09:00. You can travel free anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. Discounted fares on River on Santander Cycle Hire.
Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Dad placed into coma after staying at 'damp and musty' 4-star hotel on holiday
Dad placed into coma after staying at 'damp and musty' 4-star hotel on holiday Richard Moore, 55, was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease after staying at the four-star hotel in Turkey. He was placed in an induced coma and spent a month in hospital Richard Moore in hospital after returning from his four-star break (Image: Irwin Mitchell / SWNS ) A dad-of-two has recounted his harrowing near-death experience after contracting a rare illness from what he claims was a "damp and musty" four-star hotel during a sunny getaway in Turkey. Richard Moore, 55, started to feel unwell with fever and chest pains following a five-day holiday with his partner Julie, aged 50. The chef's condition deteriorated so rapidly that he was taken to hospital and put into an induced coma, with his family being warned he might not pull through. Medics later diagnosed him with the potentially fatal Legionnaires' disease, necessitating a five-day hospital stay, antibiotic treatment, and an IV drip. Richard, from Blyth, Northumberland, shared with Chronicle Live: "This holiday was meant to be a short break before I started a new job as an executive chef. Instead, it cost me my dream job, my health and very nearly my life." For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here . Richard continued: "As a result of the memory loss, I can't recall much of my time in hospital, but when I was admitted, I remember the fear and not knowing what was wrong. "I'm lucky to be alive but it's so upsetting to think my family were told I might not live. I never realised Legionnaires' disease was so serious and I want to tell my story to make other people aware of the symptoms and the dangers. Article continues below "I wouldn't want to think that other people were going off on a holiday unaware of what they could be walking into. If there are issues with the hotel then that needs looking at urgently. I feel fortunate to have pulled through. However, I do worry that someone else might not be as lucky as I was." Richard and his family forked out £2,000 for a stay at a four-star hotel. Upon their arrival on 18 August last year, Richard was disappointed to find the hotel in a state of disrepair. He noted that the room was damp and had an unpleasant musty odour. He commented: "I can't specifically pinpoint to one thing but the water temperature fluctuated a lot in the shower. The bathroom and hotel generally looked run down and the sofa in hotel room beneath the air con felt damp throughout the holiday which made me think it was leaking." Shortly after returning to the UK, Richard began experiencing symptoms akin to the flu. On 30 August, he developed chest pains, shortness of breath and a fever, leading to his hospitalisation. After spending a month in hospital, Richard has been unable to take up his new role as an executive chef. He continues to grapple with fatigue, weakness and mobility issues associated with Legionnaires' disease. He has since engaged travel illness lawyers at Irwin Mitchell to probe the cause of his Legionnaires' disease. Jennifer Hodgson, who is representing Richard, stated: "Richard's first-hand account of his experience at the hotel and contracting his illness is deeply disturbing. "Legionnaires' disease is an incredibly serious condition, and it can take several days from coming into contact with Legionella bacteria before symptoms of the illness start to appear. As Richard has since discovered, the effects of the disease can be long-term. "Nothing can make up for the impact the illness has had and continues to have on Richard, but we're determined to provide him with the answers and specialist support he deserves. Public buildings, such as hotels and offices, can have complex water systems, so it's vital that all precautions are taken to prevent the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease developing. "As part of our work and to assist with our investigations, we would be keen to hear from anyone else who may also have been affected by illness." Article continues below
Dublin Live
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Dublin Live
Baby is one of just 2% as rare trait makes him internet sensation
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A baby has become an internet success thanks to his rare blond locks. Saoirse Ina Havelaar gave birth to son Lewis with the newborn arriving with a full head of blond hair. Concentrating on caring for the infant the 22-year-old says she barely noticed his unusually blond hair. It was only later she learned it is something just 2% of children have. Saoirse, originally from Dublin and now living in North Tyneside, told how she gave birth at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle on January 20. At the time doctors and nurses predicted her son's locks would change colour or fall out but instead, his hair has remained a vibrant blond, reports, Chronicle Live. (Image: Saoirse Ina Havelaar) She recalled: "Lewis was born two days early, and on my way to hospital I was worried he would have no hair, but he is such a beautiful baby. When he was first born, I didn't even notice the hair, I just cared about my baby. "It wasn't until we were alone on the ward that I really saw how much of it there was. I'm very surprised that he hasn't lost any of it, it has actually just stayed really blonde and is a completely full head of hair." (Image: Saoirse Ina Havelaar) The proud mum is enjoying the attention her 20-week-old son is receiving, saying: "I think seeing people's reaction on social media has made me realise how rare it is. I am loving the positivity that we are getting." Spending every day with Lewis, she says she is constantly stopped by people who recognise him from social media. "Whether I am dropping my daughter off at school, shopping or on the Metro, people say they have seen him on Facebook or TikTok and wanted to say hello. (Image: Saoirse Ina Havelaar) "This has been really special for me. With my daughter, I didn't realise just how fast they grow up, so I have been able to document every day of his life so far which has been amazing. "I have been sharing things with my friends and family and with everyone else on social media. The reception has been so heart-warming."
