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Between the births of her two daughters Ellie Goan had two miscarriagesEach year Ellie Goan hangs two special decorations on her Christmas tree, a star and bauble – reminders of the two pregnancies she lost. The 41-year-old was one of more than 800 women in Northern Ireland who participated in a recently published study about pregnancy loss at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). It found women frequently reported feelings of isolation and guilt following miscarriage stemming from social stigma and inadequate support.”You blame yourself, I blamed myself,” she said. “I know it wasn’t anything I’d done and it wasn’t my fault,…
Who knows what the football gods are playing at with all this late drama in Scotland internationals, but they could save us all a few years if they showed a bit of kindness. Andreatta said earlier in the week her players were “inspired” by the heroics of Steve Clarke’s side and wanted to match their achievement of reaching the World Cup in 2027.That official journey will begin in March when Group B4 – with Belgium, Israel and Luxembourg – gets underway, but this friendly against Ukraine, and Tuesday’s against China, was to ensure they entered that campaign in the best…
Andrew HeadandJonathan Coffey, PanoramaAlison Porter-Garroch (L) went to help put out the fire at Mike Chesworth’s home (R) – only for her own to then catch fireTwo residents who had been involved in a long-running dispute with a holiday park company saw their homes destroyed by fire on the same day.Their mobile homes, situated on opposite sides of Wyre Country Park in Lancashire, went up in flames within 90 minutes of each other in August.Both residents had appeared in a Panorama programme last year that alleged some mobile home owners had been cheated out of their life savings.Exclusive Resorts Ltd,…
Wales play their final game of 2025 – and their last before 2027 World Cup qualifying begins in March – when they meet Switzerland in another friendly in Jerez on Tuesday (11:00 GMT).Wilkinson says there will be “some changes” for a meeting with the Euro 2025 hosts, with Wales hoping Laura Hughes will be eligible to make her debut.The Melbourne City midfielder, who has been capped once in a friendly by Australia, is training with Wilkinson’s squad after committing her international future to Wales.But she was not involved against South Korea because of a delay in finalising her switch of…
Quite a few cities are going to be left disappointed. Fifa’s bid document for the Women’s World Cup requires a country to submit a minimum of 14 grounds, and there’s 22 on this list.It is going to be a long time – probably at least five years – until a decision is made. That is why the likes of the Sports Quarter Stadium and Old Trafford, on which construction work is planned but not close to starting, have been included.Fifa will hold on-site visits in February, before the publication of an evaluation report in March and a potential host vote…
The Royal Family is capitalising on the opportunity to grow their global fan base through social media platforms, according to a former royal butler.King Charles and Queen Camilla are represented by the Royal Family’s official social media accounts on Facebook, X and Instagram.The Prince and Princess of Wales also have their own social media accounts and regularly post personal messages on their online platforms.The former royal butler told GB News that senior royals are embracing social media and using it to their advantage.The Royal Family is capitalising on the opportunity to grow their global fan base through social media platforms,…
Amelia Shone-Adams WalesFamily PhotoKory Russell died at the finish line of Royal Parks Half Marathon in LondonThe family of a man who died after collapsing at the finish line of a half marathon has said he was the “best son and brother anyone could ask for”.Kory Russell, 25, from Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, collapsed at the finish line of the Royal Parks Half Marathon in Hyde Park, London, on 12 October.He received specialist medical treatment at the scene and was taken to hospital but later died.His parents Matt and Rhi Russell said he was fit and healthy and had been…
Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson is wanted by Manchester City, Napoli ask about Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, Sunderland and Newcastle battle for Lazio’s Matteo Guendouzi.Manchester City are ready to make Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, 23, one of their top transfer targets in 2026 and prefer him to fellow England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, of Crystal Palace. (Mail), externalSunderland are ready to battle Newcastle for Lazio’s French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 26. (Teamtalk), externalNapoli have lodged another enquiry with Manchester United over the availability of 20-year-old England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo. (Football Italia), externalAtletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Crystal Palace…
Chief Political Correspondent Katherine Forster said some MPs view Labour’s most recent u-turn as a clear “manifesto breach”.The Government has reversed its manifesto pledge to introduce day one unfair dismissal protections in a bid to keep the Employment Rights Bill on track.After weeks of back-and-forth in Parliament, ministers have agreed a compromise, cutting the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from 24 months to six months, moving away from its initial promise of day-one protection.Officials say the change balances extending meaningful rights to millions of workers with addressing concerns raised by businesses.Under the deal, the Government has also guaranteed that…
Veteran broadcaster David Dimbleby has called for the monarchy to be more “in tune” with the country.The 87-year-old believes that Prince William will need to make “radical alterations” when he succeeds his father as the King.Mr Dimbleby spoke out this morning ahead of his three-part documentary, airing on the BBC, which will look into the Royal Family’s remaining power.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, explaining how the monarchy will have to adapt to survive, but does not believe Britons would vote to remove it altogether.Mr Dimbleby has called for the royal family to be more ‘in tune’. | PAHe…