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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE - Jeff Brazier can't stop me seeing my grandson Freddie, insists defiant Jackiey Budden after legal bid to stop contact over 'concerns for his welfare'
Jade Goody 's mum has furiously hit back at Jeff Brazier and his attempts to stop her seeing grandson Freddie over concerns for his welfare. TV presenter Jeff launched legal action to keep Freddie, 20, and his gran, Jackiey Budden, apart amid their years-long feud. On Sunday, it was reported that Freddie had been spotted 'smoking a joint' with Jackiey as onlookers claimed she was 'acting erratically'. It was the latest milestone in the fiery relationship between her and former son-in-law Jeff. Jackiey, 68, is the mother of Jade, who died of cervical cancer in 2009. Freddie was just four at the time and his brother, Eastenders star Bobby, was five. She has today defended herself, dismissed the legal action and attempts to stop her seeing Freddie and also issued a heartbreaking tribute to Jade, who would have turned 45 on Thursday. Jackiey said: 'This is all nonsense - seriously. I'm serious. Freddie has been here this morning. 'He's just left. He will come back. I'm still going to be seeing him.' Outside her Bermondsey flat, new tributes to Jade have been displayed by Jackiey. Among them are flowers, a series of photos of the pair together and Mother's Day cards. They also include love heart signs and flowers. Neighbours of Jackiey - who appeared on Celebrity Big Brother with Jade - have also defended her. One said: 'I've known her for years. She's a good nan. She's been through hell. 'She loves those boys. She might not always be very diplomatic. But she's protective of the lads. 'She'd do anything for them.' The comments come as Jackiey and Jeff have clashed multiple times over the year, with it being revealed last month Freddie's dad was now taking legal action 'to keep him safe'. The Mail on Sunday revealed yesterday that Freddy, who was restricted from seeing Jackiey by Jeff, after he filed court paperwork, spent last week at her home in Bermondsey anyway. Family friends say the duo remain 'extremely close,' explaining: 'Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they've always had a strong bond. 'Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much. 'They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years. 'Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn't worked.' Amid onlookers spotting the pair smoke suspicious cigarettes together, there were claims Jackiey was 'acting erratically'. A court date being set for Jeff's legal battle with Jackiey has sparked a vicious war of words between the pair. Furious Jackiey said she knew nothing about his legal bid before it was leaked to a newspaper – and insisted that Freddy, who is now 20, was old enough to make his own decisions. Sitting down with The Mail afterwards, she raged: 'I could ruin him if I wanted to. I just need to make sense of it all. I only found out about this court business when he told the newspapers about it – he didn't even tell me himself. 'He's never liked Freddy being with me. He says it's because I smoke and give him drugs. Listen, Fred was fully involved when he was with his dad. I'm talking about drugs; that boy had his first bit of weed at fourteen. 'He never took a puff at my house until he was 16. I smoke with him, but he was safe with me because I knew what he was smoking; it was in my house. 'There have been issues for a few years ago Jeff has been trying to stop Freddy from seeing me, but he's 20 years old now and he has to be allowed to make his own decisions and do what he wants to do for himself. 'He used to lie to Jeff about where he was, but about a year and a half ago I asked 'Does your Dad know you're here?' and he just replied Yes,' and said he was sick of lying about it.' But this weekend Freddy returned to his grandmother's home, in a move likely to infuriate Jeff who has long disliked Jackiey's close relationship with late Big Brother star Jade's sons. Freddy and his older brother Bobby remained close to the 67-year-old after their mother's tragic death from cancer in 2009, aged just 27. The family feud was highlighted again in 2023 when Jeff insisted Jackiey should not attend the BBC Strictly Come Dancing studios where Bobby was competing. Her notable absent came after a period of estrangement, but she and Bobby later reconciled. It's understood the young EastEnders actor was heartbroken to be caught in the middle of the disagreement between his father and grandmother – telling friends the feud was 'extremely hurtful'.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Freddy Brazier takes swipe at dad Jeff as he tells fans ‘home is where the heart is'
FREDDY Brazier has taken a swipe at his dad Jeff after he reportedly moved in with his grandmother Jackiey. Freddy, 20, is said to have been staying with Jackiey for the past week despite Jeff taking legal action to stop him from seeing her. 6 6 6 In an apparent swipe at his TV presenter dad, Freddy has now shared a string of snaps on Instagram - including one of himself with Jackiey. The picture was originally published by The Sun and was taken after Freddy had shared a suspicious-looking cigarette with Jackiey next to The Thames in South London. The pair were close to Tower Bridge and were in full view of tourists at the time. Other photos in his Instagram haul show Freddy lying in a garden while wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with: "I'm so tired of this sh*t." Captioning the photos, he defiantly wrote: 'Home is where the heart is." Freddy's picture dump comes amid rising tensions between himself and his famous dad Jeff, 46. Jeff recently launched legal action to block Jackiey, 68, from seeing his youngest son. However, Freddy has seemingly spent a week at his gran's home despite the legal row. According to The Mail, he was 'living at Jackiey's house' last week in Bermondsey, London. A source told the publication: "Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they've always had a strong bond. Freddy Brazier defies dad Jeff by posting TikTok dance with gran Jackiey after legal action to stop him seeing her "Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much. "They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years. "Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn't worked." Freddy was just four, and his EastEnders actor brother Bobby five, when their mother Jade Goody died from cervical cancer in 2009. The Big Brother legend was just 27 when she passed away and the two boys were then raised by their dad. Jackiey and Jeff have clashed several times over the years before The Sun on Sunday revealed that the former Dancing on Ice contestant had taken legal action following concerns for his son's wellbeing. But Freddy appears unfazed by his dad's feelings. He has also posted a video on TikTok that shows him dancing with Jackiey in a back garden. Freddy, who appeared on Celebrity Race Across The World with Jeff, captioned the post with hashtags, writing: '#fyp #explore #freddybrazier #jackieybudden #dancetrend.' 6 6 6
The Sun
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Freddy Brazier ‘living with grandmother Jackiey for the past week' as dad Jeff launches legal action to block seeing him
FREDDY Brazier has reportedly been 'living with his grandmother Jackiey for the past week.' This comes as his TV presenter dad Jeff Brazier recently launched legal action to block her from seeing him. 8 8 8 The young media personality has apparently reunited with his grandmother Jackiey Budden, 68, this week. He has seemingly spent a week at her South London home despite the legal row launched by his father Jeff, 46. Freddy, 20, was just four-years-old and his EastEnders actor brother Bobby, was five when their mother Jade Goody died from cervical cancer in 2009. The Big Brother legend passed away at the age of 27 after a seven month battle with cancer and he has since been raised by his dad. Since then, Jackiey and Jeff have clashed several times before The Sun on Sunday revealed that the former Dancing on Ice contestant took legal action for his son's wellbeing. Despite trying to keep the duo apart, The Mail reports that Freddy spent the last week with his grandmother at her home Bermondsey. A source told the publication: "Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they've always had a strong bond. "Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much. "They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years. "Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn't worked." Freddy Brazier 'smokes joint' with gran Jackie Budden near Tower Bridge in front of tourists fuelling feud with dad Jeff This comes after we spotted Freddy smoking a joint with his former reality TV star grandmother near Tower Bridge in full view of tourists. Our exclusive photos and video show them smoking a suspicious-looking cigarette as Jackiey was seen to be 'acting erratically' with her grandson. An onlooker remarked: "The pair were puffing away in the open, in full view of tourists passing by and there was an aromatic smell in the air. The source added: "She appeared to be acting erratically." It's very sad that a grandmother would want to encourage her grandson to do something that could potentially be so damaging A source close to the Brazier family A source close to the Brazier family said: 'These pictures show exactly why Jeff is so worried about his son. 'It's very sad that a grandmother would want to encourage her grandson to do something that could potentially be so damaging." The Sun on Sunday also revealed that TV presenter Jeff has a court date in his legal fight to stop Freddy from seeing Jackiey amid concerns over his welfare. As Jeff hired a barrister for the upcoming court hearing, a source close to the Brazier family previously told us: "This is something Jeff and anyone who cares about Freddy hopes will help keep Freddy safe from a relationship that has been incredibly detrimental to his well being for a long time now. "The fact that he is going down this route shows how concerned we all our and how our efforts to keep Fred safe are being grossly undermined by other people.'" 8 8 8 8 8
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Freddy Brazier has been living with grandmother Jackiey Budden for a WEEK in setback for his dad Jeff's legal war as footage emerges of the pair 'smoking suspicious cigarettes'
Freddy Brazier reunited with his grandmother Jackiey Budden to spend a week at her home in south London, despite his dad Jeff's dramatic legal row. The influencer, 20, lost his mother Jade when he was just four years old after she died from cervical cancer in 2009, and has since been raised by his dad Jeff. Jackiey and Jeff have clashed multiple times over the years, and it was revealed last month the TV star is taking action in an attempt to legally block contact between his son and his grandmother, 'to keep him safe'. However, the Mail On Sunday can reveal that Freddy, who was restricted from seeing Jackiey by his dad after he filed court paperwork, spent last week at her home in Bermondsey, after reuniting despite his father's efforts to keep his son away. Family friends say the duo remain 'extremely close,' explaining: 'Jeff was never going to keep Freddy away from his Nanny for very long – they've always had a strong bond. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'Jeff may hate her for all sorts of reasons going back many years, but Freddy loves her very much. 'They had a great time together, playing with her dog and catching up at her flat – where he has often stayed over the years. 'Whatever Jeff hoped to achieve with his legal efforts, it hasn't worked.' The pair have also been filmed smoking suspicious cigarettes together during an outing at London's Tower Bridge, in footage obtained by The Sun On Sunday. Onlookers said that Jackiey was 'acting erratically,' with her grandson in full view of tourists at the popular London landmark. The publication has also reported that Jeff now has a court date for his legal battle with Jackiey. It has sparked a vicious war of words between the pair, with furious Jackiey saying she knew nothing about his legal bid before it was leaked to a newspaper – and insisting that Freddy, who is now 20, is old enough to make his own decisions. And sitting down with The Mail afterwards, she raged: 'I could ruin him if I wanted to. I just need to make sense of it all. I only found out about this court business when he told the newspapers about it – he didn't even tell me himself. 'He's never liked Freddy being with me. He says it's because I smoke and give him drugs. Listen, Fred was fully involved when he was with his dad. I'm talking about drugs; that boy had his first bit of weed at fourteen. 'He never took a puff at my house until he was 16. I smoke with him, but he was safe with me because I knew what he was smoking; it was in my house. 'There have been issues for a few years ago Jeff has been trying to stop Freddy from seeing me, but he's 20 years old now and he has to be allowed to make his own decisions and do what he wants to do for himself. 'He used to lie to Jeff about where he was, but about a year and a half ago I asked 'Does your Dad know you're here?' and he just replied Yes,' and said he was sick of lying about it.' But this weekend Freddy returned to his grandmother's home, in a move likely to infuriate Jeff who has long disliked Jackiey's close relationship with late Big Brother star Jade's sons. Freddy and his older brother Bobby remained close to the 67-year-old after their mother's tragic death from cancer in 2009, aged just 27. The family feud was highlighted again in 2023 when Jeff insisted Jackiey should not attend the BBC Strictly Come Dancing studios where Bobby was competing. Her notable absent came after a period of estrangement, but she and Bobby later reconciled. It's understood the young EastEnders actor was heartbroken to be caught in the middle of the disagreement between his father and grandmother – telling friends the feud was 'extremely hurtful'.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Alan Turing papers found in loft set to fetch £150K after nearly being shredded
Scientific papers by codebreaking war hero Alan Turing which were discovered in a loft are expected to fetch £150,000 at auction - after almost being shredded. The incredible archive was found gathering dust in an attic in Bermondsey, London, after its owner moved into a care home and her daughters began clearing out her loft. Among the documents which were nearly destroyed was a personal copy of the mathematical genius' PHD dissertation from 1938-39 and his first published paper from 1935. The papers, known as "offprints", had originally been gifted by Turing's mother, Ethel to her son's friend and fellow mathematician Norman Routledge. They were produced in very small numbers and distributed within academia, making them "incredibly scarce" survivors that rarely ever appear on the market. The documents were nearly destroyed. (Image: SWNS) The collection is now expected to sell for between £100,000-£150,000 when it goes under the hammer at Rare Book Auctions in Lichfield, Staffs, on June 17. Turing was one of the famous codebreakers at Bletchley Park who played a vital role in cracking the Enigma code, which led to Allied victory in World War Two. Despite helping to shorten the war by an estimated four years, on March 31 1952, he was prosecuted for homosexual acts and died from cyanide poisoning on June 7, 1954, aged 41. Shortly before pleading guilty, Turing sent a poignant letter to Norman Routledge, the original owner of the papers being sold. The letter, known as 'Yours in distress', was read by Routledge when he appeared in "The Strange Life and Death of Dr Turing" on the BBC's Horizon in 1992. It has also since been read by Benedict Cumberbatch after it was presented by Routledge to King's College, Cambridge, where it now resides in The Turing Archive. The collection is expected to make £150k. (Image: SWNS) But he kept the collection of Turing's offprints, which were eventually rescued by his nieces and nephews. One of the nieces explained: 'Following his retirement from Eton College, Norman bought and lived in a house in Bermondsey. "When he died in 2013, two of his sisters had the unenviable task of sorting through and emptying the contents. "There were lots of personal papers which one sister carted away and stored in her loft. The papers lay dormant until she moved into a care home almost a decade later. "Her daughters came across the papers and considered shredding everything. "Fortunately, they checked with Norman's nieces and nephews because he'd always been a presence in our lives. The papers were saved by Turing's friend, Norman. (Image: SWNS) Adding: "One cousin felt the Turing and Forster papers might be of interest to collectors. "After taking them home for a closer look, she decided to attend a local valuation day hosted by Hansons Auctioneers, who consigned them for research with their specialist saleroom, Rare Book Auctions. "We were bowled over by the valuations and level of enthusiasm.' The collection includes his PhD dissertation from 1938-39, Systems of Logic Based on Ordinals, which is signed by Turing, having been his personal copy. This document alone has been valued by the auction house at £40,000 to £60,000 as has his 1936-37 paper entitled On Computable Numbers. The paper introduced the world to the idea of a 'universal computing machine', which, despite the model's simplicity, is capable of implementing any computer algorithm, and has been described as the first programming manual of the computer age. The papers have been checked by experts. (Image: SWNS) Jim Spencer, director of Rare Book Auctions, who is more famed for finding Harry Potter first editions, described the collection as "the most important archive I've ever handled.' He said the exchange of offprints had historically been a method of correspondence between scholars and is prized by collectors as representing the first separate edition of an important work. He added: 'Nothing could've prepared me for what I was about to find in that carrier bag. "These seemingly plain papers-perfectly preserved in the muted colours of their unadorned, academic wrappers - represent the foundations of computer science and modern digital computing. "Literature has always been my forte, not mathematics, so the past few months of intensively researching and cataloguing these papers has left me feeling that Alan Turing was superhuman. The collection includes letters. (Image: SWNS) "For me, it's like studying the language of another planet, something composed by an ultra-intelligent civilisation." The collection also includes The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis, which dates from 1952, and is Turing's lesser-known masterpiece of mathematical biology. It has since become a basic model in theoretical biology, describing what have come to be known as 'Turing patterns'. Mr Spencer said: 'As recently as 2023, a study confirmed Turing's mathematical model hypothesis as outlined in The Chemical Basis of Morphogenesis. "In this way the papers are still alive. They're still relevant and groundbreaking. 'We even have Turing's first published paper from 1935 – Equivalence of Left and Right Almost Periodicity – which is simply a single sheet of paper. The collection is set to get interest from around the world. (Image: SWNS) "And the provenance couldn't be better. The archive was gifted to Turing's friend and fellow mathematician Norman Arthur Routledge (1928-2013) by Turing's mother Ethel - and we have her handwritten letter explaining this." In the letter, dated May 16, 1956, Ethel Turing says: 'I have to-day sent by registered post 13 of Alan's off-prints...I don't know what people in Cambridge thought of the manner of Alan's death. "I am convinced it was accidental as the experiment of coke under electrolysis – which smelt of cyanide had been going on for weeks – I feel sure he got some of this on his fingers & so on to the apple he customarily ate in bed...I have had some requests to write a biography of Alan...I have masses of material because from the time he was about 6 I spotted a winner – despite many detractors at school – and kept many papers about him.' Mr Spencer added: "This fascinating letter is a golden thread that neatly ties up and seals the authenticity of everything being offered. "The potential value compels us to offer the papers individually. The price is unknown and could run to any amount. Recommended Reading London company allowed to keep name as lawsuit dropped Beckenham woman befriends stray dog in Bali to bring home London chimney sweeper shares what the job is really like 'Anything with a direct connection to Turing is highly desirable and almost impossible to find. "These papers were owned by his close friend Norman, having been gifted to him by Turing's mother. That's what makes this collection so significant. 'Hardly anything like this appears on the open market, so predicting hammer prices is fortune-telling." Adding: "I suspect interest will be strong in Silicon Valley – where Turing's influence shines brightly – but it would be lovely to see material acquired by institutions who could share things with the public."
