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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Rugby world's support for boy with cancer
A nine-year-old boy who was diagnosed with cancer has received an outpouring of love and support from the rugby world. Sam, from Biddulph, Staffordshire, was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia in January and has been undergoing chemotherapy. Advertisement Due to his illness and the treatment, the youngster had to stop playing for his beloved Congleton Rugby Club, temporarily giving up a sport he always wanted to be a part of. After news of his diagnosis spread, and with a little help from family friends, international players started to learn of Sam's story and began sending him video messages. They include Ollie Lawrence, Finn Russell, Marcus Smith, Danny Care and Sam Burgess, after whom Sam was named, his father Chris said. "It was amazing just to watch his face light up and see that," he told BBC Radio Stoke. Ollie Lawrence, left, was one of the players who sent a video message to Sam [Reuters] Chris said players' response had helped the family, adding the first weeks since Sam's diagnosis were "chaos". Advertisement "It's just been a continuous whirlpool of different things that have been happening and things we've got to go through," he added. "It's been a bit of a rollercoaster to say the least." Sam has just gone through his first round of chemotherapy, his dad said, and he has lost a lot of weight in the process. But despite "going through hell", Sam was said to be in a "better space" than he was previously, eating better and laughing with his sister. "He's one of these lads who's extremely jovial and happy, cracking jokes and making fun of people all the time, in a good way," his dad added. 'Origin story' As well as the video messages, Sam was also invited to watch two games at Wakefield Trinity and meet the players. Advertisement Meanwhile, Sale Sharks invited him to a training session, where he spent much of the day among the players. Chris said Sam was treating his current struggle as his "origin story", adding: "This is him becoming that superhero at rugby." Family, friends and Congleton Rugby Club have also raised thousands of pounds in Sam's name, with the money going towards Ronald McDonald House Charities, Young Lives Vs Cancer, Birmingham Children's Hospital and University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
10 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Rugby world's support for Biddulph boy with cancer
A nine-year-old boy who was diagnosed with cancer has received an outpouring of love and support from the rugby from Biddulph, Staffordshire, was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia in January and has been undergoing to his illness and the treatment, the youngster had to stop playing for his beloved Congleton Rugby Club, temporarily giving up a sport he always wanted to be a part news of his diagnosis spread, and with a little help from family friends, international players started to learn of Sam's story and began sending him video messages. They include Ollie Lawrence, Finn Russell, Marcus Smith, Danny Care and Sam Burgess, after whom Sam was named, his father Chris said."It was amazing just to watch his face light up and see that," he told BBC Radio Stoke. Chris said players' response had helped the family, adding the first weeks since Sam's diagnosis were "chaos"."It's just been a continuous whirlpool of different things that have been happening and things we've got to go through," he added."It's been a bit of a rollercoaster to say the least."Sam has just gone through his first round of chemotherapy, his dad said, and he has lost a lot of weight in the despite "going through hell", Sam was said to be in a "better space" than he was previously, eating better and laughing with his sister."He's one of these lads who's extremely jovial and happy, cracking jokes and making fun of people all the time, in a good way," his dad added. 'Origin story' As well as the video messages, Sam was also invited to watch two games at Wakefield Trinity and meet the Sale Sharks invited him to a training session, where he spent much of the day among the said Sam was treating his current struggle as his "origin story", adding: "This is him becoming that superhero at rugby."Family, friends and Congleton Rugby Club have also raised thousands of pounds in Sam's name, with the money going towards Ronald McDonald House Charities, Young Lives Vs Cancer, Birmingham Children's Hospital and University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
03-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Bid to make Biddulph 'first' mental health friendly town
A councillor has trained 60 people as part of his drive to create what he believes will be the country's first mental health friendly Parkes, chairman of Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, started training mental health first-aiders in Biddulph, Staffordshire, towards the end of Labour councillor, who lives in the town and represents Biddulph North, has had his own struggles with mental illness and nearly took his own life about 10 years told BBC Radio Stoke he was "saved by strangers" and went on to create non-profit mental health organisation Taking off the Mask in 2019. Parkes said the number of people who had come forward for the first aid training was impressive for a "relatively small, rural town" like Biddulph. He said the concept of a mental health friendly town went "far beyond" training first-aiders."Wherever people congregate – shops, pubs, leisure centres churches, there are always going to be people in those groups who are struggling," he said his hope was to have enough residents who could spot when people were having difficulties and would know how to reach out to them."By and large, people find it easier to talk to strangers than professionals," he said. "People find it difficult to reach out to professional mental health services but, on top of that, we know how much mental health services are struggling." 'Genuinely listen' Councillor Dave Proudlove, Labour councillor for Biddulph West, was one of those who undertook the said he lost a close friend to suicide some years ago, adding: "He was the type of person you would not have expected it to have happened to."Proudlove said the training had been "incredibly useful", especially in teaching him how to spot signs of mental illness, along with "the ability to listen"."When I say listen, I don't mean hear what someone's got to say, I mean genuinely listen," he added."The training is one of the best things I've ever done and I urge anybody who has the opportunity to do it... it could help save somebody's life." If you've been affected by the issues in this story, help and support is available via the BBC Action Line. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
'Rare opportunity' to own extraordinary townhouse
A "rare opportunity" has arisen to own a characterful townhouse in a charming Herefordshire market town. The listed townhouse in Ledbury is part of an "exclusive" courtyard development, which is steeped in history. According to agent John Goodwin, it's understood that the original house dates back to the 16th century and was a former gentleman's residence. It is up for sale with a guide price of £745,000. (Image: John Goodwin) During the 1800's, substantial renovations were carried out by the renowned Biddulph family with influences being drawn from the Arts and Crafts movement, which can still be seen today. During World War II, the house was used by evacuee children and in 1950 the house and estate were sold to a stationery business before being developed and renovated in 1997/98 into 17 individual homes. Now, the characterful home has been "lovingly maintained" by the current owner, with a wealth of period features remaining. (Image: John Goodwin) The property includes a dining room, which has a double-height ceiling with painted ceiling timbers, central light, wall lights, extensive oak panelled walls with carved decorative detailing, two radiators, and a useful storage cupboard. Nearby, there is an "impressive" drawing room, complete with an original marble fireplace, panelled walls, and exposed floorboards. Upstairs, there is a master bedroom, which has a window seat, giving views across the grounds. (Image: John Goodwin) There is also an ensuite bathroom, which includes a large walk-in shower, a wash hand basin, and a WC. There is also a separate family bathroom, with a bath, a walk-in shower, a wash hand basin, and a WC. Outside, the property is approached via the communal courtyard, which has parking available for owners and guests. To the rear of the property, there is a private part walled gravelled courtyard area enjoying a south-facing aspect providing an "ideal" seating area with a mature shrub border.
