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Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Eye-watering amount Rolf Harris' wife left in will after years of loyalty
Rolf Harris' wife Alwen Welsh died last year aged 92, one year after her disgraced husband, and the shocking amount left in her will has now been confirmed The amount Rolf Harris' wife left in her will has been confirmed - and it's eye-watering. The shamed TV star died aged 93 in May 2023 after suffering from neck cancer and left behind a staggering £16million fortune. Now, it's been confirmed how much his wife Alwen Hughes left in her own will. Her death came in August last year, aged 92, just one year after her husband. She stood by the disgraced star despite his conviction for a string of historic offences, reports the Mirror. The Welsh-born sculptor and jewellery designer - who was married to Harris for more than six decades - left a staggering £4million following her death. Official documents show her estate at the time of her death was worth £3,975,950, reduced to a net value of £3,840,532 after deductions. Her will - described as complex and drawn up in 2018 years before the death of the former Animal Hospital presenter - included her husband in it. But following his death a the couple's riverside mansion in Berkshire in May 2023, their only daughter Ava Reeves (formerly known as Bindi) was listed as the main heir. Other relatives were also included in the final document. Harris and Welsh married in 1958. She stood by his side despite his convictions and attended every day of Harris' initial trial alongside their daughter - who later changed her name to cut ties with Harris' tarnished legacy. It comes just weeks after the couple's luxury property hit the market, two years after his death, with a £4million price tag. A source told the Mirror at the time how Ava had been trying to sell the property: 'Bindi [Ava] was seen emptying the property about a month ago," the insider said. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. "She wants to sell it, but she doesn't desperately need the money and is in no rush, so she's determined to hold out for a good price. Potential buyers have already begun viewings." Harris died of neck cancer at the house aged 93 in May 2023, a year before Welsh, who had been suffering from Alzheimer's. The former presenter was jailed in July 2014 for five years and nine months after he was found guilty of a dozen indecent assaults against four young girls. His crimes took place between 1968 and 1986. In one instance, it's claimed Harris sexually assaulted one of his daughter's friends, who was between the ages of 13 and 19 at the time. During his final hours while surrounded by loved ones, Harris is said to have made an emotional request to his daughter through a feeding tube. His parting words were reported to be: "I always believed we would go on longer together but, if I go first, promise you'll take good care of your mum."
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Staggering amount Rolf Harris' wife left in will after standing by his side
Rolf Harris' wife Alwen Welsh died last year aged 92, one year after her disgraced husband, and the staggering amount left in her will has now been revealed The amount Rolf Harris ' wife in her will has been revealed - and it's massive. The disgraced TV star died aged 93 in May 2023 from neck cancer and left behind a huge £16million fortune. Now, it's been revealed how much his wife Alwen Hughes left in her own will. Her death came in August last year, aged 92, one year after her husband. Hughes had stood by her man despite him being found guilty on 12 counts of indecent assault against four girls and young women. The Welsh sculptress and jeweller left a staggering £4million follower her death. Documents show her estate at the time of her death was worth £3,975,950, reduced to a net value of £3,840,532 after deductions. Her will was said to be very complex having been dated July 2018, years before the death of the former Animal Hospital presenter. She had also included her husband in it. However, it revealed that after Harris' death, the couple's daughter, Ava Reeves, became the main beneficiary. Other relatives were also named in the official document. Harris and Welsh tied the knot in 1958. She stood by his side despite his convictions and attended every day of Harris' initial trial alongside their daughter Bindi - who later changed her name to Ava to try to cut ties with Harris' tarnished legacy. Last month, Harris' mansion was put up for sale, two years after his death. The riverside property in Berkshire was quietly listed with an asking price of £4million. A source told the Mirror at the time how Ava had been trying to sell the property: 'Bindi [Ava] was seen emptying the property about a month ago," the insider said. "She wants to sell it, but she doesn't desperately need the money and is in no rush, so she's determined to hold out for a good price. Potential buyers have already begun viewings." Harris died of neck cancer at the house aged 93 in May 2023, a year before Welsh, who had been suffering from Alzheimer's. The former presenter was jailed in July 2014 for five years and nine months after he was found guilty of a dozen indecent assaults against four young girls. His crimes took place between 1968 and 1986. In one instance, it's claimed Harris sexually assaulted one of his daughter's friends, who was between the ages of 13 and 19 at the time. During his final hours while surrounded by loved ones, Harris is said to have made an emotional request to his daughter through a feeding tube. His parting words were reported to be: "I always believed we would go on longer together but, if I go first, promise you'll take good care of your mum."
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Former clients of Regina vet speak out about experiences
Regina Watch WATCH: Former clients of the Northgate Animal Hospital are speaking out about their poor experiences with one vet at the clinic. Mick Favel has more.
Wales Online
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Rhod Gilbert reveals his favourite Welsh takeaway, and another so good it made it into his wedding vows
Rhod Gilbert reveals his favourite Welsh takeaway, and another so good it made it into his wedding vows While on the Off Menu podcast, the comedian discussed two Chinese takeaway establishments that he was fond of in Carmarthenshire, one of which was even mentioned at his wedding. Rhod Gilbert has revealed his favourite Chinese takeaway restaurant in Carmarthenshire, which he first tried as a teenager (Image: CHANNEL4 ) Rhod Gilbert has revealed his favourite takeaway place in Carmarthen. The Welsh comedian choose his dream starter, main course, side dishes, desserts and drinks in a special episode of the Off Menu podcast, presented by fellow comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster in front of a live audience at the London Palladium. While on the podcast, he discussed two Chinese takeaway establishments that he was fond of in Carmarthenshire, one of which was even mentioned at his wedding. After revealing that his favourite side dishes would consist of several form of potatoes and fried rice, Rhod revealed that he and his wife Sian had a song about Magic Wok - a Chinese takeaway based in Carmarthen. He went on to explain that the couple even had a song for the takeaway venue, which they sang to the BBC television show Animal Hospital's theme song. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter . In front of the audience, he sang: "We gonna go to Magic Wok, we gonna go to Magic Wok, we gonna go to Magic Wok." His wife Sian, who was a member of the audience, then confirmed that the made-up song was actually mentioned in their wedding in 2013. Article continues below "We didn't sing it," Sian explained, before confirming it was mentioned by the celebrant during the ceremony. Sian continued: "She said something like, 'do you promise to love each other forever, even though you sing the Magic Wok song?'." Despite having a song dedicated to Magic Wok, Rhod later confirmed that the establishment had sadly closed, but that it wasn't his favourite takeaway restaurant in Carmarthen. "My favourite Chinese restaurant in Carmarthen is the Kwong Yick, where I had my first Chinese food as a teenager," he said. Rhod Gilbert confirmed that Kwong Yick on Water Street in Carmarthen was his favourite Chinese takeaway restaurant (Image: Google Maps ) Kwong Yick is situated on Water Street in the Carmarthenshire town, and it seems that Rhod isn't the only one in love with this Chinese takeaway restaurant, with some Google reviews praising it for its "good food" and "nice staff". During the podcast, the comedian also admitted he found it hard to make a decision when it came to choosing what to eat at a restaurant, which would often result him ordering several dishes. He said: "When I'm at a restaurant, I'll make excuses to go to the loo, I'll make excuses to go and look at a picture on the wall, I'll have a look what other people - I have terrible food envy, and I can never make up my mind because there is a lot of stress. "Eating out is a big thing and I want to get it right, I want to get the best thing on the menu." Article continues below He continued: "And so I quite often order several things." You can listen to Rhod Gilbert's episode from the Off Menu podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
CBS News
12-02-2025
- Health
- CBS News
What to know after a pet microchip registry abruptly closed
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — A popular company that helps recover lost cats and dogs has suddenly disappeared. The American Animal Hospital Association says the microchip registry of Save This Life abruptly closed and their database is gone. Flying Cloud Animal Hospital in Eden Prairie has used microchips from Save This Life for years. Dr. Mike Grace says the chips still work and are safe, but if they're scanned, the pet owner's contact information won't show up, which is a problem if a cat or dog goes missing. Grace says the best thing to do right now is first find out your pet's chip number by contacting the vet or clinic that implanted it. If it's not from Save This Life, no action is needed. If it is, veterinarians urge pet owners to re-register the chip with another database. will do it for free. Dr. Graham Brayshaw, the Animal Humane Society's chief medical officer, says this incident is a good reminder to update the contact info associated with chips or to get a chip in the first place. He says one in three dogs and cats will be lost at some point in their lives. "Every animal should be microchipped," Brayshaw said. "All of my animals are microchipped. Collar and tag, an accurate tag, is actually the most effective way to get your animal back home if they're lost." Brayshaw says Save This Life isn't one of the major registries, but it's still worth checking your pet's chip.
