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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC Radio star announces break from show to have treatment for 'rare' cancer
BBC Radio listeners were told tonight that presenter Bryan Burnett would be taking time off from his evening show in Scotland to have treatment for cancer next week A radio host has announced that he will be taking some time off from his show as he undergoes treatment for cancer. Bryan Burnett shared the news with listeners live on BBC Radio earlier this evening ahead of surgery next week. Bryan, 60, opened up about his health on his BBC Radio Scotland show Get It On tonight, which he said would be his last episode for a few months. He said that a tumour was discovered during appendix surgery earlier this year, with it announced that he will now have abdominal surgery and chemotherapy as treatment for appendiceal cancer. He revealed that he's expected to make a "full recovery" and shared that colleague Grant Stott, 58, will cover for him whilst he's off work. Bryan also thanked his team at the radio station for their support during the latest episode. Bryan told listeners: "This is gonna be my last show for a wee while and I want to explain why that is." He went on to say: "Unfortunately, I'm gonna have to take some time off the show to have some treatment for cancer." He explained: "When they removed my appendix recently, they discovered a tumour and appendix cancer is incredibly rare but the good news is it is treatable but I do have to have some fairly hefty abdominal surgery next week." Bryan added: "It's going to mean I'm gonna be off work for a couple of months and you know how hard I will find that. However, I am expected to make a full recovery, which is good news, and I will be back on air, on the show that I truly love, later in the year." Speaking about his team, who he said are "close," he added: "I also want to take this opportunity to so say a massive thank you to my brilliant producers for all the hand holding and all the encouragement that they've given me since they found out my news. And I'm sure they'll let you know how I'm doing over the new few weeks." He then named his cover on the radio show as Grant, before paying tribute to his colleague. Bryan said: "When I'm off, Grant Stott will do most of the shows, so I know that Get It On will be in good hands." The BBC shared this evening that in a short statement Bryan explained that his treatment involves complex abdominal surgery and chemotherapy. Bryan also said in a statement shared by the BBC: "I've experienced the most incredible care and kindness from the NHS staff who have been looking after me. My surgeon is a Get it On listener so I know I'm in good hands. "I will really miss the music and the chat when I'm off but our listeners have given me hundreds of great playlists so that will keep me going over the next few months." BBC Scotland director Hayley Valentine added: "Bryan is one of our most popular broadcasters on Radio Scotland and I know listeners will join us in wishing him well as he embarks on his treatment. We look forward to welcoming him back to the Get it On studio once he's recovered."
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
UK's Starmer seeks nuclear build-up in sweeping military revamp
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK will move to a position of "war-fighting readiness" on June 2 during an interview. PHOTO: EPA-EFE British Prime Minister Keir Starmer outlined a sweeping overhaul of the military, including a costly expansion of the country's nuclear deterrent, but declined to specify when the United Kingdom would meet a key target of spending 3 per cent of national output on defence. The UK will move to a position of 'war-fighting readiness' in response to growing threats and greater instability in the world, Mr Starmer said, as his government announced plans to invest £15 billion (S$26.1 billion) in its nuclear warhead program and to build as many as 12 submarines as part of the AUKUS partnership it operates with the US and Australia. 'If you want to deter conflict, then the best way to do that is to prepare for conflict,' Mr Starmer told BBC Radio on June 2, ahead of the publication of the government's strategic defence review scheduled for later in the day. 'The world has changed: we need to be ready,' he said. Britain's long-awaited defence review comes against the backdrop of doubts over US willingness to guarantee security in Europe at a time of Russian aggression, a geopolitical shift under Mr Donald Trump's presidency that has already spurred the government to announce plans to ramp up defence spending to 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product in 2027 from about 2.3 per cent currently. But the review risks being overshadowed by Mr Starmer's ambiguity over when Britain will raise defence spending to 3 per cent of national output, a goal that still falls short of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Secretary-General Mark Rutte's proposal that members should spend at least 3.5 per cent on core defence activities. Mr Trump has demanded they spend 5 per cent. Pressed on the timeline, Mr Starmer was non-committal, beyond a restatement of his 'ambition' to get there in the next Parliament, which is due to run through 2034. Declining to commit to a precise date, until he knows where the money would come from, he said: 'I don't believe in performative fantasy politics, and certainly not on defence and security.' Nevertheless, the prime minister emphasised in a press conference later in the day that he's '100 per cent confident' the pledges outlined in June 2's review can be delivered, because they're premised on defence spending at 2.5 per cent of economic output. The new nuclear investment, which Defence Secretary John Healey said on June 1 would send a 'message to Moscow', comes alongside building six new munitions factories to create an 'always on' industrial production, buying as many as 7,000 long-range missiles and investing in cybersecurity and stockpiles of support equipment. June 2's review comes after a period of underinvestment in the country's defence industry that has seen the size of the UK army shrink to its smallest since the Napoleonic era. An end to the so-called 'peace dividend' will put more pressure on the country's stretched public finances, with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set to unveil departments' budget settlements at the multi-year spending review on June 11. Higher military spending comes at a time of multiple demands on the public purse, from healthcare to prisons. 'All of Labour's strategic defence review promises will be taken with a pinch of salt unless they can show there will actually be enough money to pay for them,' Conservative Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge said in a statement on June 1. The Sunday Times reported that the Labour government wants to buy American-made fighter jets capable of carrying tactical nuclear weapons. The review will also recommend new defensive shields to protect the country from enemy missiles as well as reestablishing a civilian home guard, according to the report. Russia's war in Ukraine has brought the state of European defences into the spotlight in recent years, with Mr Starmer saying the UK 'can't ignore' the threat posed by Mr Vladimir Putin's regime. Moscow launched one of its longest drone and missile attacks against Kyiv this weekend, while Ukrainian drones hit several strategic airfields in Russia, escalating tensions ahead of crucial talks in Istanbul on June 2 aimed at securing a ceasefire in the years-long conflict. BLOOMBERG Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
News18
27-05-2025
- News18
'Managed to Jump Out But...': Eyewitnesses Recall Horror As Car Hits Liverpool Victory Parade
Liverpool Victory Parade Car Ramming: A celebratory atmosphere in Liverpool turned to terror as a car ploughed into a massive crowd gathered for the city's namesake football club's victory parade. Eyewitnesses described screams and the sickening sound of bodies being hit as the vehicle surged through the jubilant throng, leaving several people injured. 'With the commotion, that was the only reason we looked up, and thankfully, looked up and managed to jump out (of) the way in time," Chelsea, an eyewitness, told BBC Radio, recalling that the car showed no signs of slowing down.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Eyewitnesses recall Liverpool car ramming: ‘You could hear bumps as he ran over people'
Around a million people had taken to the streets in the United Kingdom's Liverpool to witness the victory parade of the city's namesake football club on Monday, when a car rammed the crowd, injuring several people. A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area ploughed his minivan into the crowd as they were celebrating, reported AP, and was later arrested by the police. However, the cops believe that the man acted alone and the incident is not being treated as terrorism. Around twenty people were treated on the scene, and 27 people were hospitalised, out of which four were children, reported Reuters, citing ambulance officials. Two of them, a child and an adult, are critically injured, the report added. Also read: Liverpool victory parade car crash: Videos show vehicle ramming into crowd, suspect arrested A video of the incident, which is in wide circulation on social media, shows a dark grey car running into the crowd toppling people in its way without slowing down. People are seen rushing out of the car's way as they shout out of panic. An eyewitness of the incident, Chelsea, told BBC Radio that it was the screams of the people that alerted the crowd as the car did not show any signs of slowing down. "With the commotion, that was the only reason we looked up, and thankfully, looked up and managed to jump out (of) the way in time," the woman said. Another witness, Harry Rashid, who was at the site with his wife and two daughters, told AP, 'It was extremely fast…Initially, we just heard the pop, pop, pop of people just being knocked off the bonnet of a car.' After that, the crowd surrounded the minivan and began smashing its windows. Also read: Police say driver who plowed into soccer fans in Liverpool acted alone 'But then he put his foot down again and just ploughed through the rest of them, he just kept going…It was horrible. And you could hear the bumps as he was going over the people…My daughter started screaming, and there were people on the ground,' Rashid added. Peter Jones, who also witnessed the disturbing incident, said that he heard the car smashing into the crowd and later saw the people being treated on the side of the road. 'We heard a frantic beeping ahead, a car flew past me and my mate, people were chasing it and trying to stop it, windows smashed at the back…He then drove into people, police and medics ran past us, and people were being treated on the side of the road,' AP quoted Jones as saying.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Five Fiendish Ways to Celebrate 'World Goth Day' in L.A.
How exactly something becomes a celebratory "day" is questionable, but like falling trees in the woods, if enough people are aware and acknowledge it, that's kind of all it takes. "World Goth Day" became a thing after BBC Radio DJs Cruel Britannia and Martin OldGoth started celebrating dark music in the U.K. on the date annually back in 2009. Most define the "goth" scene (short for Gothic) by its dark fashion and music, but even before this "holiday" came to be —and ever since— there's been contention over the word and what it actually means. There's different sub-categories too: "Trad goth" — traditional lacy, witchy frocks, pale face and dramatic eye makeup; industrial goth — futuristically fiendish looks with cyber vibes; pastel goths and Gothic lolitas — girlish bows, ruffles and doll-like get-ups with edge... And that's just to start. Factor in music artists and genres, and fans of dark culture will almost always have something to dispute. Suffice to say, if you equate "Goth" to Marilyn Manson, Fred Armisen's satirical takes on Portlandia or anything that can be bought at Hot Topic in the mall, you should probably do a little reading, and start HERE. For this round-up, we highlight some obvious and not so obvious ways to get in touch with your dark side tonight, and all weekend long, alongside images of some great gothy get-ups at this past weekend's Cruel World festival that prove this subculture might love death, but it will never die. SHOP TIL YOU DROPYou can snag cheap corsets and tights online, but several stores in Los Angeles offer authentic gloomy glam garb you can try before you buy. (home of the Kreepsville brand) in East L.A. is great for accessories, while Foxblood on Melrose offers the widest selection of black dresses in town (and their sister store down the street offers pretty pastel pieces). At in Burbank, they've got cool tees and DIY clothing; and a drive to Long Beach is worth it for , stocking haunted housewares, accessories and more. IMMERSE IN MUSIC Check out local label Cleopatra Records for the best O.G. deathrock from L.A. and the U.K., plus new artists inspired by the rapturous beats evoking gloom, doom and decadence. TOUCH TOMBS is the ultimate graveyard environment with its gorgeous grounds, historic headstones and wild animals (feral cats, ducks and peacocks). Yes, Marky Ramone's cenotaph is there (he's not), but old movie stars Rudolph Valentino and Cecil B. Demille are even more ghostly & SIPGoths tend to love all things spooky and provides a creepy way to get your caffeine, with freaky and fun flavors inspired by Frankenstein, Edward Scissorhands and more the characters from your nightmares. DANCING TO DIE FORRev. John 's L.A. industrial goth night Das Bunker is one of the most legendary dark dance bashes in the city, but his more sporadic soiree, , going down this Sunday at the Slipper Clutch, provides the macabre mood and dance floor drama that made this scene so popular in L.A. to begin with.
