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India Today
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- India Today
ABCD actor Lauren Gottlieb marries boyfriend Tobias Jones in Italy
Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb married her longtime boyfriend, Tobias Jones. The beautiful wedding was an intimate affair with only their closest friends and family in attendance. It took place on June 11 in Tuscany, boyfriend, Tobias, had proposed back in August 2024 at the picturesque Aruba Ocean Villas in the Caribbean. Lauren wore a stunning white wedding dress, featuring an off-the-shoulder design with a plunging neckline for her big day. On the other hand, her groom, a London-based video creator and director, wore a classic black-and-white a conversation with the Hindustan Times, Lauren recalled her wedding morning, 'I woke up the morning of the wedding before anyone else. As I got ready, I was oddly calm. And then, it was time. When I saw Tobias standing at the altar in his custom Prada tux, I kept telling myself, Remember every second of it. Don't forget a single thing.'advertisementThe actor, who made her Bollywood debut with 'ABCD 2', also had a live singer performing as she walked down the aisle. Lauren also shared that she had an emotional father-daughter dance. 'We just held each other, laughed, cried, danced, and exchanged words we'll never forget. He told me I was the best daughter he could've ever dreamed of. And I told him that I owe him everything - every dream I've ever made come true was because of him. It was the most perfect moment I could've ever asked for,' she told the news is yet to share her wedding pictures on social Watch
BBC News
2 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
'My son is being denied a specialist school place', Coalville mum says
The mother of a boy with autism and ADHD has said her family has been "failed and ignored" after he was denied a specialist school seven-year-old son Austin has been unable to attend a full day at school in about two had secured an education, health and care plan (EHCP), which states that mainstream schools would be unable to meet his needs, while living in Wiltshire and hoped to secure a specialist school place for after losing her job, Lauren decided to relocate to Coalville in Leicestershire to be closer to family in December 2024 and was told the EHCP would move with them. She said she spent months "begging for an update" as Austin became increasingly anxious and eventually received an email from Leicestershire County Council informing her he had been given a place at a mainstream said she later learnt the authority had taken the EHCP to a panel, which it told the BBC was made up of qualified professionals, without informing her. An EHCP is for children and young people up to the age of 25 who need more support than is available through the usual special educational needs 28, said the plan she had previously signed had been "edited without her consent or knowledge".She has appealed against the decision, claiming the school would not be able to meet his needs, and is preparing for tribunal the meantime, she is keeping Austin at home and trying to educate him but admits he is "so far behind"."He's not officially home-schooled, but I'm doing everything I can," she added."I thought him having the EHCP would fix the problems. It didn't."Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) regulations state that a new local authority receiving a transferred EHCP - in this case Leicestershire County Council - can bring forward the arrangements for the review of the can also conduct a new education, health and care needs assessment, regardless of when the previous assessment took place at the previous says she feels "hugely and continuously" failed by the system and the situation has taken its toll on her family."It's difficult. It's a lot," she said."He's not my only child, so I think anyone with more than one kid, you're pulled in multiple directions all the time."He is bored. He misses having friends. His social aspect is difficult."Lauren said Austin could become "very, very agitated" and described him as "a coiled spring a lot of the time"."He fidgets a lot. He twitches a lot. He speaks very, very quickly," she said, adding that Austin was aware he was not at the same level education-wise as other children his age."He is very frightened of the reality of going back because he knows he's not at their level." EHCP delays The Department for Education said 21,960 children in the East Midlands were reported as missing education at any point during the 2023-24 academic year due to not being registered at a school or receiving suitable Martin, chief executive officer of charity Menphys, said many children with SEND were out of education because their needs were not being added: "These are some of the most vulnerable children in our society, and they're being denied access to something as basic as school."The EHCP process which is meant to take 20 weeks legally, can take over a year."Many parents are forced to go to tribunal to get the rights of their children met."What happens whilst these all of these waits are happening, is the child deteriorates. The child's mental health deteriorates."Schools don't have enough funding to be inclusive and what ends up happening the child is either removed from education or, due to the severity of the unmet needs, cannot go."Looking ahead, Lauren said she wanted her son to have a fair added: "I want him to have a school that will advocate for him, support him, and give him the opportunities he deserves."A county council spokesperson said: "If the panel believes a child's needs can be met in a mainstream setting, they will be offered a place at a suitable school."Parents can also request an urgent annual review if they have concerns about the placement."The government said in the spending review it would be setting out long-awaited plans to reform the SEND system in England this autumn in a government white Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: "We have already taken the first steps to identify and meet children's needs earlier in mainstream schools, including through more early intervention across speech and language, ADHD and autism to prevent needs from escalating and £740m to encourage councils to create more specialist places in mainstream schools."
India.com
3 hours ago
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- India.com
Lauren Gottlieb Marries Her Longtime Boyfriend Tobias Jones In Italy
Mumbai: Actress and dancer Lauren Gottlieb, who is known for her work in the 'ABCD' film series, has made it official with her longtime partner Tobias Jones. The couple tied the nuptial knot on June 11 in an intimate ceremony held in Tuscany, Italy. The wedding ceremony was attended by the couple's close friends and family. As Lauren walked down the aisle, a live performance by Tobias' cousin added a personal touch. Guests were treated to a champagne tower and a magical fireworks display timed to Coldplay's track 'A Sky Full of Stars'. Reflecting on the special day, Lauren described it as 'a dream come true' from the quietest moments to the biggest surprises. The actress woke up before anyone else on the morning of her special day. As she went about her day, she felt surprisingly calm and grounded. She said, 'I felt so present in my body, so centered. When I turned the corner and saw Tobias at the altar in his custom Prada tux, he looked like a dream. I just kept reminding myself to remember every second of it'. Before becoming a couple, Lauren and Tobias shared a unique journey. 'Tobias is an incredible director, and the first time I came across his high-fashion work online, I was instantly obsessed—so I slid into his DMs', Lauren revealed. 'We became long-distance friends for over a year, with me in LA shooting content and him in London editing it. Then, by some wild twist of fate, I booked both a Bollywood music video and a Bollywood film that were filming in London, and once we were finally in the same city, everything just clicked, we've been inseparable ever since'. Among the most emotional moments for Lauren was her father-daughter dance. Her father's moving speech served as a heartwarming moment for the attendees and the couple. She said, 'We laughed, cried, and shared words I'll never forget. He told me I was the best daughter he could have dreamed of, and I told him that every dream I've ever achieved was because of him'.
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Lauren Gottlieb in ivory off-shoulder gown ties the knot with longtime beau Tobias Jones in dreamy Tuscany wedding: Pics
Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb tied the knot with her longtime partner, Tobias Jones, in a dreamy wedding in Tuscany, Italy. The couple had a white wedding, with Lauren's father walking her down the aisle. They married on June 11. Let's decode what the bride and groom wore. Also Read | Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim says he convinced Anant Ambani to keep a man bun for wedding with Radhika Merchant Lauren wore a white wedding dress for her big day. The gown features an off-the-shoulder design with a plunging neckline that shows off her decolletage. The elegant lace embroidery, beaded embellishments, shimmering sequin adornments, and floral threadwork added to the delicate beauty of her mermaid-esque wedding ensemble. A post shared by HT City (@htcity) Her wedding gown also features a figure-sculpting silhouette that hugs her curves like a second skin. The tulle overlay on the hem and the train on the back added to the feminine charm of the ensemble. She paired the ensemble with white pumps, a bouquet full of roses, silver rings on both hands, and dainty silver dangling earrings. With her tresses styled in a centre-parted half-up and half-down hairdo and adorned with a tulle veil that flowed on her back in a floor-sweeping style, Lauren chose darkened brows, pink lip shade, flushed cheeks, mascara-adorned lashes, glowing highlighter, and a hint of eye shadow for the glam. Tobias, who is a London-based video creator and director, complemented his wife in a classic black and white tuxedo. He wore a black blazer with notch lapel collars adorned with a corsage, padded shoulders, long sleeves, and front button closures. He completed the wedding look with black pants, a crisp white button-down shirt, and a black bow tie. Meanwhile, Lauren, who made her Bollywood debut with the ABCD (2013) franchise, had an intimate wedding attended by family and close friends. Their wedding had a live singer performing as Lauren walked down the aisle, a champagne tower for the guests, and fireworks to the tune of Coldplay's A Sky Full of Stars.
News18
4 hours ago
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- News18
ABCD Star Lauren Gottlieb Marries Tobias Jones In Italy, Calls It ‘Dream Come True'
Actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb, known for her role in ABCD (Any Body Can Dance), tied the knot with longtime partner Tobias Jones in a dreamy wedding in Italy on June 11. Congratulations are in order as actor-dancer Lauren Gottlieb has tied the knot with her fiancé Tobias Jones. After getting engaged in August 2023 at Aruba Ocean Villas, Lauren exchanged vows with Tobias Jones, a London-based video creator and director, on June 11. The intimate, dreamy wedding took place in Tuscany, Italy, and was attended by close family and friends. Lauren, best known for her role in Remo D'Souza's film ABCD (2013), confirmed the news of her wedding in a statement to Hindustan Times. She described the day as a dream come true, mentioning she felt unexpectedly calm before the ceremony. While speaking with Hindustan Times, Lauren said, 'It was truly a dream come true — from the quietest moments to the biggest surprises." She then opened up on her wedding ceremony which took place on June 11, and said, 'I woke up the morning of the wedding before anyone else. As I got ready, I was oddly calm. And then… it was time. When I saw Tobias standing at the altar in his custom Prada tux, I kept telling myself, remember, every second of it. Don't forget a single thing." The intimate wedding had many surprises, including a performance by Tobias' cousin as Lauren walked down the aisle, a champagne tower for guests, and fireworks set to Coldplay's 'A Sky Full of Stars." A highlight for Lauren was the father-daughter dance, accompanied by an emotional speech from her father. They shared a moment of laughter, tears, and heartfelt words, making it a perfect day for her. 'We just held each other, laughed, cried, danced, and exchanged words we'll never forget. He told me I was the best daughter he could've ever dreamed of. And I told him that I owe him everything — every dream I've ever made came true was because of him. It was the most perfect moment I could've ever asked for," said Lauren. While Lauren is yet to post pictures from the wedding ceremony, she shared a series of photos from her bachelorette party in Rome, with her friends. Two days ago, she also shared pictures from her birthday celebration in Rome with her fiance Tobias Jones, as well as their closest friends and family members. 'The most unforgettable Birthday in Rome with all my closest family and friends Dreams really coming true!!!" she wrote. First Published:
