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Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Scotland star gets married to ‘beautiful angel' bride on seventh anniversary of first date
HAPPY COUPLE Scotland star gets married to 'beautiful angel' bride on seventh anniversary of first date WHAT better way to celebrate the anniversary of your first date... Than to make it the start of the rest of your lives. Advertisement 3 Robyn Emma Keen and Jack Hendry got engaged last year Credit: ROBYNEMMAKEEN 3 Hendry in action for Scotland, for whom he has 35 caps Credit: Kenny Ramsay That's how Scotland star Jack Hendry and Wag Robyn decided to get married. The former Celtic defender and glam model Robyn tied the knot in Tuscany this week, marking seven years since their very first date. Hendry is currently out with Robyn in Saudi Arabia, where he plays for Al-Ettifaq. Robyn posted some images from their special day on her Instagram account, alongside some of their pre-wedding celebrations. Advertisement The couple had a 'Viva La Pasta' night on the evening before the big day, inviting their close friends and family to enjoy a lighthearted and laid-back meal in their company. Their idyllic Italian location had a pool on site and stunning views out over the mountains. In addition to their pasta party, they also hosted a pizza party to keep up the Italian theme in the days before the wedding itself. Influencer and new mum Robyn, who has around 34,000 followers on Instagram, shared a series of pictures from their few days in the Italian sun. Advertisement She captioned her post: "On our 7th anniversary, I became Mrs Hendry." Pals, fans and family members flooded the comments section with messages of congratulations and to compliment Robyn on her dress. The diggers move in as Celtic Park pitch is dug up "Omg you look STUNNING!!!! Congratulations to you both," said one. "Congratulations! You look like a princess," came another response. Advertisement Before a third said: "Congratulations beautiful angel you look absolutely beautiful." While this guest at the wedding itself wrote: "We had an absolutely amazing time. So happy to have been able to share it all with you and Jack. Every day and celebration was perfect. You looked stunning and so happy." This summer we have seen current Celtic star Alistair Johnston and Wag Peyton celebrate their wedding in Virigina in the USA while Rangers defender Cyriel Dessers also got married in Italy to long-time girlfriend Rosalie. 3 The happy couple chose a stunning hilltop location in Italy for the wedding Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Health
- North Wales Live
Woman dies after catching rabies from stray dog while on holiday
A woman from the UK has tragically died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was reported to have had "light contact" with the stray dog while on holiday in February in the North African country. Yvonne's daughter, Robyn Thomson, a neonatal nurse, posted a tribute to her mum on Facebook. She said she hoped to raise awareness of rabies, reports Yorkshire Live. She said: "Our family is still processing this unimaginable loss, but we are choosing to speak up in the hope of preventing this from happening to others. "Yvonne Ford, Ron Ford's wife and our Mum, died of rabies. She was scratched very slightly by a puppy in Morocco in February. At the time, she did not think any harm would come of it and didn't think much of it. Two weeks ago she became ill, starting with a headache and resulted in her losing her ability to walk, talk, sleep, swallow. Resulting in her passing." Robyn posted details of what others should know about the disease including: "It is fatal once symptoms appear, it is preventable through prompt medical care after exposure, even a minor scratch or bite from an infected animal - wild or domestic - can transmit the virus, if you are ever bitten or scratched, seek medical attention immediately." She said: "We never thought something like this could happen to someone we love. Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets, and educate those around you." Earlier this week, Robyn posted a video showing her mum dancing just two weeks before she lost her life. She also posted a picture of her, with the caption: "She was the heart of our family—strong, loving, and endlessly supportive. No words can fully capture the depth of our loss or the impact she had on all of us. We are heartbroken, but also grateful for every moment we had with her." A UK Health Security Agency statement said: "There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case as there is no documented evidence of rabies passing between people. However, as a precautionary measure, health workers and close contacts are being assessed and offered vaccination when necessary. "Rabies is passed on through injuries such as bites and scratches from an infected animal. It is nearly always fatal, but post-exposure treatment is very effective at preventing disease if given promptly after exposure to the virus. "The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding travellers to be careful around animals when travelling to rabies affected countries due to the risk of catching the disease." Dr Katherine Russell, Head of Emerging Infections and Zoonoses, at UKHSA, said: "I would like to extend my condolences to this individual's family at this time. "If you are bitten, scratched or licked by an animal in a country where rabies is found then you should wash the wound or site of exposure with plenty of soap and water and seek medical advice without delay in order to get post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies. "There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the UK, and worldwide there are no documented instances of direct human-to-human transmission." The health security agency said rabies does not circulate in either wild or domestic animals in the UK, although some species of bats can carry a rabies-like virus. No human cases of rabies acquired in the UK from animals other than bats have been reported since 1902. Between 2000 and 2024 there were six cases of human rabies associated with animal exposures abroad reported in the UK. Rabies is common in other parts of the world, especially in Asia and Africa. All travellers to rabies affected countries should avoid contact with dogs, cats and other animals wherever possible, and seek advice about the need for rabies vaccine prior to travel. People were advised to take immediate action to wash a wound or site of exposure with plenty of soap and water, if: you've been bitten or scratched by an animal while you're abroad in a country with rabies an animal has licked your eyes, nose or mouth, or licked a wound you have, while you're abroad in a country with rabies you've been bitten or scratched by a bat in the UK Local medical advice should be sought without delay, even in those who have been previously vaccinated. The agency said, when given promptly after an exposure, a course of rabies post-exposure treatment is extremely effective at preventing the disease. If such an exposure occurs abroad, the traveller should also consult their doctor on return, so the course of rabies treatment can be completed. If travellers have not sought medical advice abroad, they should contact their doctor promptly upon return for assessment. For more information on the risk of rabies in different countries, see the country information pages on the National Travel Health Network and Centre's (NaTHNaC's) website, TravelHealthPro.
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Woman dies after catching rabies from stray dog while on holiday
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 woman from the UK has tragically died after becoming infected with rabies, following contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was reported to have had "light contact" with the stray dog while on holiday in February in the North African country. Yvonne's daughter, Robyn Thomson, a neonatal nurse, posted a tribute to her mum on Facebook. She said she hoped to raise awareness of rabies, reports Yorkshire Live. She said: "Our family is still processing this unimaginable loss, but we are choosing to speak up in the hope of preventing this from happening to others. "Yvonne Ford, Ron Ford's wife and our Mum, died of rabies. She was scratched very slightly by a puppy in Morocco in February. At the time, she did not think any harm would come of it and didn't think much of it. Two weeks ago she became ill, starting with a headache and resulted in her losing her ability to walk, talk, sleep, swallow. Resulting in her passing." Robyn posted details of what others should know about the disease including: "It is fatal once symptoms appear, it is preventable through prompt medical care after exposure, even a minor scratch or bite from an infected animal - wild or domestic - can transmit the virus, if you are ever bitten or scratched, seek medical attention immediately." She said: "We never thought something like this could happen to someone we love. Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets, and educate those around you." Earlier this week, Robyn posted a video showing her mum dancing just two weeks before she lost her life. She also posted a picture of her, with the caption: "She was the heart of our family—strong, loving, and endlessly supportive. No words can fully capture the depth of our loss or the impact she had on all of us. We are heartbroken, but also grateful for every moment we had with her." A UK Health Security Agency statement said: "There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case as there is no documented evidence of rabies passing between people. However, as a precautionary measure, health workers and close contacts are being assessed and offered vaccination when necessary. "Rabies is passed on through injuries such as bites and scratches from an infected animal. It is nearly always fatal, but post-exposure treatment is very effective at preventing disease if given promptly after exposure to the virus. "The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding travellers to be careful around animals when travelling to rabies affected countries due to the risk of catching the disease." Dr Katherine Russell, Head of Emerging Infections and Zoonoses, at UKHSA, said: "I would like to extend my condolences to this individual's family at this time. (Image: Facebook) "If you are bitten, scratched or licked by an animal in a country where rabies is found then you should wash the wound or site of exposure with plenty of soap and water and seek medical advice without delay in order to get post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies. "There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the UK, and worldwide there are no documented instances of direct human-to-human transmission." The health security agency said rabies does not circulate in either wild or domestic animals in the UK, although some species of bats can carry a rabies-like virus. No human cases of rabies acquired in the UK from animals other than bats have been reported since 1902. Between 2000 and 2024 there were six cases of human rabies associated with animal exposures abroad reported in the UK. Rabies is common in other parts of the world, especially in Asia and Africa. All travellers to rabies affected countries should avoid contact with dogs, cats and other animals wherever possible, and seek advice about the need for rabies vaccine prior to travel. People were advised to take immediate action to wash a wound or site of exposure with plenty of soap and water, if: you've been bitten or scratched by an animal while you're abroad in a country with rabies an animal has licked your eyes, nose or mouth, or licked a wound you have, while you're abroad in a country with rabies you've been bitten or scratched by a bat in the UK Local medical advice should be sought without delay, even in those who have been previously vaccinated. The agency said, when given promptly after an exposure, a course of rabies post-exposure treatment is extremely effective at preventing the disease. If such an exposure occurs abroad, the traveller should also consult their doctor on return, so the course of rabies treatment can be completed. If travellers have not sought medical advice abroad, they should contact their doctor promptly upon return for assessment. For more information on the risk of rabies in different countries, see the country information pages on the National Travel Health Network and Centre's (NaTHNaC's) website, TravelHealthPro. For more general information about rabies, see the NHS website or the UKHSA leaflet on rabies risks for travellers. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Tragic last video of mum dancing with family just 2 weeks before she died after getting rabies from stray dog on holiday
A TRAGIC last video of a mum who died from rabies after stroking a stray dog shows her happily dancing. 7 Yvonne Ford is seen dancing in the clip Credit: Facebook 7 It was shot two weeks before she died this week Credit: Facebook 7 Yvonne contracted rabies while in Morocco in February Credit: Love Island She had been suffered a mild scratch from a puppy while on holiday in Morocco in February and unknowingly contracted the potentially fatal disease. A video filmed earlier this month, shows her happily dancing with two children as music blasts out from speakers at what appears to be an outdoor family-friendly rave. Yvonne's daughter Robyn Thomson said in a Facebook post yesterday: "Two weeks ago she became ill, starting with a headache and resulted in her losing her ability to walk, talk, sleep, swallow. Resulting in her passing." Her death has led to an urgent warning from the UK Health and Security Agency today. READ MORE NEWS Robyn also said: "She was scratched very slightly by a puppy in Morocco in February. "At the time, she did not think any harm would come of it and didn't think much of it." On Sunday, Robyn shared a clip of Yvonne dancing with two children, writing "just under two weeks before we lost mum". In a tribute, she said: Most read in The Sun "Our family is still processing this unimaginable loss, but we are choosing to speak up in the hope of preventing this from happening to others." In another post, she referred to her mum by the nickname "Bon" and said: "She was the heart of our family—strong, loving, and endlessly supportive. "No words can fully capture the depth of our loss or the impact she had on all of us. "We are heartbroken, but also grateful for every moment we had with her." FACTFILE - Rabies was eradicated from the UK in 1902 - It followed the first vaccine for rabies which was introduced in 1885 - Over 29 million people worldwide now receive a rabies vaccine annually - Dogs are responsible for 99 per cent of cases - Rabies still kills 59,000 people a year, almost entirely in developing countries - Victims can harbour the disease for months without showing any symptoms. - In 2004, US teenager Jeanna Giese became the first person in the world to survive rabies without receiving the vaccine - There has never been a recorded case of human-to-human transmission - Symptoms include anxiety, headaches and fever, before difficulty swallowing and respiratory failure It comes after the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed a Brit had died, and said her close contacts "are being assessed and offered vaccination when necessary". A statement added: "Rabies is passed on through injuries such as bites and scratches from an infected animal. "It is nearly always fatal, but post-exposure treatment is very effective at preventing disease if given promptly after exposure to the virus." Dr Katherine Russell, Head of Emerging Infections and Zoonoses at UKHSA, said: "I would like to extend my condolences to this individual's family at this time. "If you are bitten, scratched or licked by an animal in a country where rabies is found then you should wash the wound or site of exposure with plenty of soap and water and seek medical advice without delay in order to get post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies. "There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. "Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the UK, and worldwide there are no documented instances of direct human-to-human transmission." What rabies does to the body and how it's treated The infection is common worldwide but is predominantly found in Some of the animals that are most likely to spread the disease are dogs, bats, foxes, skunks and raccoons. Symptoms After a bite or other rabies exposure, the virus can take weeks or months to start causing symptoms. This timeframe is what doctors call the incubation period in which the virus is travelling through the body and to the brain. Some of the most common symptoms of rabies include: Fever Headache Excess salivation Muscle spasms paralysis mental confusion The World Health Organization People or animals with furious rabies may appear agitated, become aggressive, and drool excessively, while other symptoms include hyperactivity, fear of water, and even fear of fresh air. The symptoms of paralytic rabies, on the other hand, are more understated—typically causing gradual paralysis as a patient remains calm and lucid. Treatment If you've been bitten or scratched by an animal in an area with a risk of rabies you should immediately clean the wound with running water and soap for several minutes. After this, you must disinfect the wound with an alcohol- or iodine-based disinfectant and apply a simple dressing. After the wound is addressed, you should see a doctor as soon as possible and they will determine if you need a rabies vaccination or not. Post-exposure treatment is nearly 100 per cent effective if it's started before any symptoms of rabies appear. Some cases will require immunoglobulin, which is administered into and around the wound. This provides short-term protection if there is a significant chance of infection in the wound. Treatment should ideally begin within a few hours of being bitten, but can be delayed up to 24 hours if needed. 7 Her death has led to an urgent warning from the UK Health and Security Agency today Credit: Facebook 7 Yvonne was scratched by a puppy before contracting rabies Credit: Facebook 7 Yvonne died after catching rabies in Morocco Credit: Facebook 7 Yvonne with husband Ron Credit: Facebook
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
First picture of mum who died of rabies after puppy scratch on holiday
A mum tragically succumbed to rabies after a minor scratch from a puppy in Morocco, with her family now sharing their heartbreak and issuing a stark warning. Yvonne Ford was diagnosed with the deadly disease upon her return to Yorkshire and The Humber, having initially experienced mild symptoms that rapidly escalated, leaving her unable to walk, talk, or swallow. In an emotional Facebook post, her grieving relatives shared: "Our family is still processing this unimaginable loss, but we are choosing to speak up in the hope of preventing this from happening to others. Yvonne Ford, Ron Ford's wife and our Mum, died of rabies. "She was scratched very slightly by a puppy in Morocco in February. At the time, she did not think any harm would come of it and didn't think much of it. Two weeks ago she became ill, starting with a headache and resulted in her losing her ability to walk, talk, sleep, swallow. Resulting in her passing." Authorities are now cautioning travellers about the dangers of interacting with animals in countries affected by rabies, highlighting the near-certain fatality of the disease if contracted. Rabies is transmitted through injuries like bites and scratches from an infected animal, and while post-exposure treatment is highly effective in preventing the illness, it must be administered immediately after exposure to the virus. Rabies is nearly always fatal after symptoms develop, which can include anxiety, headaches, fever, hallucinations, and respiratory failure. The incubation period for rabies can range from three to 12 weeks, with variations depending on where the infection started, reports the Mirror. Robyn, Yvonne's daughter, took to Facebook to announce her mum's death and to issue a stark warning about the dangers of rabies, highlighting that it's invariably fatal once symptoms manifest and can be transmitted through even minor scratches or bites. In her post, Robyn included a section titled 'What You Should Know About Rabies', where she stated: "We never thought something like this could happen to someone we love. Please take animal bites seriously, vaccinate your pets, and educate those around you." Dr Katherine Russell, Head of Emerging Infections and Zoonoses at the UKHSA, stated: "I would like to extend my condolences to this individual's family at this time. "If an animal from a country where rabies is prevalent bites, scratches, or licks you, wash the wound or affected area thoroughly with soap and water, and promptly seek medical advice for post-exposure treatment to prevent rabies. "There is no risk to the wider public in relation to this case. Human cases of rabies are extremely rare in the UK, and worldwide there are no documented instances of direct human-to-human transmission."
