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GMA Network
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Ralph De Leon addresses ex-housemates' 'paasa' allegations regarding AZ Martinez
Ralph De Leon caught heat from the duo challengers over his closeness to AZ Martinez on Saturday's episode of "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" The former housemates questioned his choosing of Will Ashley as his final duo when he nominated him before. Asked if he did not feel bad for AZ, who had also wanted to be his final duo, Ralph said that he developed a closeness with Will, and he did not "push the loveteam, hindi ko pinilit." Emilio Daez said, "Teka lang ha, lapit ka ng lapit sa kanya (AZ)." Kira Balinger jumped in, telling Ralph, "Stop using her, honestly, Ralph, ang kapal ng mukha mo." "Why do you keep going near her?" she added. "If you really have no intention of having anything to do with her, why do you keep going near her?" Other housemates chimed in and said he was "paasa." Ralph took the question in stride and said that he was "there for AZ." "I don't think you can blame me for genuinely caring for another person in this house," he said. "And that's the sole reason why I keep making it clear every single time that I do not want any feelings miscommunicated," he added. "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition" airs new episodes on GMA Network weeknights at 9:35 p.m. and Saturdays at 6:15 p.m. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
I took my kids to the beautiful UK city with huge Lego ships and illusion museums
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you're looking for the best views in Edinburgh, you might climb Arthur's Seat hill or make the ascent up the Royal Mile. But with sons Ralph, eight, and five-year-old Max in tow, my husband and I marched up Corstorphine instead, a lesser-known member of the city's Seven Hills — but significantly more child-friendly. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Alex Lloyd with Ralph and Max at the castle Credit: Alex Lloyd 5 Playing with a wonder ball at Camera Obscura Museum in Edinburgh Credit: Alex Lloyd 5 An optical illusion at the museum Credit: Alamy It's the home of Edinburgh Zoo and reaching the top rewards you with giraffes munching on a leafy lunch — a strong motivating factor to get my children racing up the steep path. While a chilly breeze meant the lions and tigers kept a low profile, the newly arrived capybaras were keen to say hello. We were also charmed by Haggis, a rare pygmy hippo born last October and fast becoming the zoo's star attraction. But my boys' favourite was red panda Bruce, closely followed by the playful penguins. Edinburgh was the first zoo in the world to house these birds in 1914. After all our walking, it was good that our base for the weekend, the Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Lauriston Place, was an easy bus ride away. And it ticked the boxes of each family member — a comfy double bed and spacious sofabed for the kids (me), cool bar with live music (my husband), basement swimming pool with jacuzzi (Ralph) and a waffle machine at the breakfast buffet (Max). The location was ideal, too, with the street quiet but within strolling distance of Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby and the National Museum of Scotland. Our taxi driver also told us that George Heriot's School next door had inspired JK Rowling's Hogwarts, to the kids' delight. The hotel was just minutes from our next destination — Camera Obscura, the city's oldest tourist attraction, in a lookout tower on Castle Rock (home to Edinburgh Castle, unsurprisingly). Martin Lewis gives travel advice about checking your passport Earthquake simulation Its five floors of interactive illusions — from the mind-bending Maze of Mirrors to the dizzying Vortex Tunnel — were as irresistible to my 21st-century kids as they would have been to our Victorian ancestors when it opened. From here, we took a leisurely stroll down the Royal Mile. The boys loved the atmosphere and were so full of energy that it took a lot of coaxing to stop them leaping into the Scottish Parliament's ornamental ponds. Full soaking averted, we headed to Dynamic Earth — which takes you back in time to the origins of the universe. Aptly located at the foot of Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano, it's an immersive experience with earthquake simulation, a 4D plane ride around the planet and a mini- iceberg that you can touch. After a good night's sleep back at the hotel — followed by bao buns at its Tap Kitchen — we headed down the Royal Mile once more, this time by double-decker bus to the Port of Leith. 5 A new baby Pygmy Hippo called Haggis Credit: Andrew Barr 5 A bagpiper in Edinburgh Credit: Alamy Here, we boarded the Royal Yacht Britannia, which recently opened a new exhibition that includes an 11ft Lego replica of the vessel. I feared my lads would be as bored as Prince Louis on an official engagement, but this wondrous yacht had them rapt. So their good behaviour was rewarded with tea and cake in the Royal Deck Tearoom. The scones were so big, even Prince Louis would have raised a smile.
The Sun
14-06-2025
- The Sun
I took my kids to the beautiful UK city with huge Lego ships and illusion museums
IF you're looking for the best views in Edinburgh, you might climb Arthur's Seat hill or make the ascent up the Royal Mile. But with sons Ralph, eight, and five-year-old Max in tow, my husband and I marched up Corstorphine instead, a lesser-known member of the city's Seven Hills — but significantly more child-friendly. 5 5 5 It's the home of Edinburgh Zoo and reaching the top rewards you with giraffes munching on a leafy lunch — a strong motivating factor to get my children racing up the steep path. While a chilly breeze meant the lions and tigers kept a low profile, the newly arrived capybaras were keen to say hello. We were also charmed by Haggis, a rare pygmy hippo born last October and fast becoming the zoo's star attraction. But my boys' favourite was red panda Bruce, closely followed by the playful penguins. Edinburgh was the first zoo in the world to house these birds in 1914. After all our walking, it was good that our base for the weekend, the Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Lauriston Place, was an easy bus ride away. And it ticked the boxes of each family member — a comfy double bed and spacious sofabed for the kids (me), cool bar with live music (my husband), basement swimming pool with jacuzzi (Ralph) and a waffle machine at the breakfast buffet (Max). The location was ideal, too, with the street quiet but within strolling distance of Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby and the National Museum of Scotland. Our taxi driver also told us that George Heriot's School next door had inspired JK Rowling's Hogwarts, to the kids' delight. The hotel was just minutes from our next destination — Camera Obscura, the city's oldest tourist attraction, in a lookout tower on Castle Rock (home to Edinburgh Castle, unsurprisingly). Martin Lewis gives travel advice about checking your passport Earthquake simulation Its five floors of interactive illusions — from the mind-bending Maze of Mirrors to the dizzying Vortex Tunnel — were as irresistible to my 21st-century kids as they would have been to our Victorian ancestors when it opened. From here, we took a leisurely stroll down the Royal Mile. The boys loved the atmosphere and were so full of energy that it took a lot of coaxing to stop them leaping into the Scottish Parliament's ornamental ponds. Full soaking averted, we headed to Dynamic Earth — which takes you back in time to the origins of the universe. Aptly located at the foot of Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano, it's an immersive experience with earthquake simulation, a 4D plane ride around the planet and a mini- iceberg that you can touch. After a good night's sleep back at the hotel — followed by bao buns at its Tap Kitchen — we headed down the Royal Mile once more, this time by double-decker bus to the Port of Leith. 5 5 Here, we boarded the Royal Yacht Britannia, which recently opened a new exhibition that includes an 11ft Lego replica of the vessel. I feared my lads would be as bored as Prince Louis on an official engagement, but this wondrous yacht had them rapt. So their good behaviour was rewarded with tea and cake in the Royal Deck Tearoom. The scones were so big, even Prince Louis would have raised a smile.
The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
I took my kids to the beautiful UK city with huge Lego ships and illusion museums
IF you're looking for the best views in Edinburgh, you might climb Arthur's Seat hill or make the ascent up the Royal Mile. But with sons Ralph, eight, and five-year-old Max in tow, my husband and I marched up Corstorphine instead, a lesser-known member of the city's Seven Hills — but significantly more child-friendly. 5 Alex Lloyd with Ralph and Max at the castle Credit: Alex Lloyd 5 Playing with a wonder ball at Camera Obscura Museum in Edinburgh Credit: Alex Lloyd 5 An optical illusion at the museum Credit: Alamy It's the home of Edinburgh Zoo and reaching the top rewards you with giraffes munching on a leafy lunch — a strong motivating factor to get my children racing up the steep path. While a chilly breeze meant the lions and tigers kept a low profile, the newly arrived capybaras were keen to say hello. We were also charmed by Haggis, a rare pygmy hippo born last October and fast becoming the zoo's star attraction. But my boys' favourite was red panda Bruce, closely followed by the playful penguins. Read More on Travel Edinburgh was the first zoo in the world to house these birds in 1914. After all our walking, it was good that our base for the weekend, the Novotel Edinburgh Centre on Lauriston Place, was an easy bus ride away. And it ticked the boxes of each family member — a comfy double bed and spacious sofabed for the kids (me), cool bar with live music (my husband), basement swimming pool with jacuzzi (Ralph) and a waffle machine at the breakfast buffet (Max). The location was ideal, too, with the street quiet but within strolling distance of Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby and the National Museum of Scotland. Most read in City breaks Our taxi driver also told us that George Heriot's School next door had inspired JK Rowling's Hogwarts, to the kids' delight. The hotel was just minutes from our next destination — Camera Obscura, the city's oldest tourist attraction, in a lookout tower on Castle Rock (home to Martin Lewis gives travel advice about checking your passport Earthquake simulation Its five floors of interactive illusions — from the mind-bending Maze of Mirrors to the dizzying Vortex Tunnel — were as irresistible to my 21st-century kids as they would have been to our Victorian ancestors when it opened. From here, we took a leisurely stroll down the Royal Mile. The boys loved the atmosphere and were so full of energy that it took a lot of coaxing to stop them leaping into the Full soaking averted, we headed to Dynamic Earth — which takes you back in time to the origins of the universe. Aptly located at the foot of Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano, it's an immersive experience with earthquake simulation, a 4D plane ride around the planet and a mini- iceberg that you can touch. After a good night's sleep back at the hotel — followed by bao buns at its Tap Kitchen — we headed down the Royal Mile once more, this time by double-decker bus to the Port of Leith. 5 A new baby Pygmy Hippo called Haggis Credit: Andrew Barr 5 A bagpiper in Edinburgh Credit: Alamy Here, we boarded the Royal Yacht Britannia, which recently opened a new exhibition that includes an 11ft Lego replica of the vessel. I feared my lads would be as bored as So their good behaviour was rewarded with tea and cake in the Royal Deck Tearoom. The scones were so big, even Prince Louis would have raised a smile. GO: EDINBURGH GETTING THERE: Edinburgh Waverley Station is served by the LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, ScotRail and Transpennine networks. STAYING THERE: Novotel Edinburgh Central has queen rooms with sofabed from £140 per night. For details and booking, visit MORE INFO: See
Rhyl Journal
14-06-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
Cancer survivors urge men to get checked amid charity hike
Castle Green Homes, based in St Asaph, North Wales, has chosen Prostate Cancer UK as one of the beneficiaries of its latest fundraiser—a Three Peaks Challenge—after two of its employees, David Ralph and Alan Wilson, were diagnosed with prostate cancer. The challenge, taking place on June 26, will raise money for Prostate Cancer UK, mental health charity Chasing the Stigma, and Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue. Mr Ralph, a development engineer from Chester, experienced difficulty passing urine for 12 months before seeking medical advice. He said: "I'd often take several minutes to commence or choosing to wait for a cubicle to save the embarrassment of standing at a urinal for several minutes with nothing moving. "After managing my condition for a while, I arranged for a PSA check and physical examination in July 2024. "I wish I'd acted sooner on my symptoms. "I now tell all male friends and acquaintances to get checked out. "There's often misconceived stigma for a guy to get checked out—but ultimately a five-minute doctor's visit can really make a difference." An MRI and biopsy revealed prostate cancer in September 2024, with a Gleason score of (3+4)=7. Mr Ralph chose to undergo a radical prostatectomy in January 2025. He said: "I considered this to be a better option to prevent future spread outside of the prostate. "It is possible to live a full normal life without a prostate." Post-surgery tests confirmed the cancer was contained and had not spread. Mr Ralph now has regular blood tests as part of his aftercare. He said: "Men often don't talk about their health or like me, leave it a little while until they do something about it. "The cancer may have been there for several years but without the initial PSA check that can be arranged with your GP, the results would not have been known that triggered the treatment. "My message is simple—please get yourself checked out with a PSA test from your GP." Alan Wilson, a construction director from Moreton in Wirral, was also diagnosed with prostate cancer last year and opted for a prostatectomy. Mr Wilson said: "Such a simple PSA test could possibly save someone's life. "People need to insist on the blood test." Both men will support their colleagues as they take on the Three Peaks Challenge later this month.
