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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Royal Family Makes Major Health Announcement Amid King Charles' Cancer Battle
The British royal family made a major health announcement amid III's cancer battle with news featuring . On Friday, May 23, the official royal family Instagram account shared photos from a ribbon cutting of a new transplant center at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, U.K. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Birgitte, 78, is married to King Charles' first cousin, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, 80. In the update, Buckingham Palace revealed, "Birgitte, Duchess of Gloucester has officially opened Edmonds Transplant Centre Birmingham at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. 🏥." It explained, "The new centre provides all the services that patients would need in their transplant journey, with the Birmingham-based hospital being the most active transplant centre in Europe." Among the major organ transplants carried out at hospital are heart, lung, liver and kidney, "The new centre will enable the hospital to continue to provide life-changing care to their patients," the post concluded. The news of the organ transplant center opening came amid King Charles' cancer journey. In February 2024, the monarch announced his diagnosis with an unspecified form of cancer. "His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties," the royal family shared in a statement. "Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual." Since then, King Charles, 76, has continued treatment and resumed royal duties—but with plenty of help from other members of the royal family. Next: Royal Family Makes Major Health Announcement Amid King Charles' Cancer Battle first appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025
Daily Mirror
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sign up to The Cricket Drop - a new cricket newsletter on Substack
The brainchild of James Rodger, a Birmingham-based journalist with a season ticket at Edgbaston Cricket Groun A brand new newsletter is bringing you the biggest news and headlines from around the world of cricket, whether it's T20, Test, One-Day Internationals, County Championship, The Hundred or IPL. The brainchild of James Rodger, a Birmingham-based journalist with a season ticket at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, The Cricket Drop - available on Substack - strips away ads, the noise, paywalls and more to give you the very best opinion, features, views and news from cricket writers across the globe. The Cricket Drop is your new weekly cricket newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. With one eye firmly on this summer's domestic season and the other on the blockbuster Ashes series this November and December, it's set to become essential reading for fans in England, Australia and beyond. What's in each edition? Each newsletter will feature regular sections such as the week's biggest headlines, a round-up from the English domestic scene (be it County Championship, The Hundred, T20 Blast or Women's One-Day Cup), all the biggest headlines from around the world (India, Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean and beyond), and rotating sections such as… The upcoming week's fixtures Ashes Watch: Which England stars are out of form? Which County Championship cricketers are putting themselves in conversation for a starting berth in Australia (or a plane ticket Down Under, at least)? Throwback: A journey down memory lane, through video, pictures, news article and more. The Cricket Drop Community Noticeboard: Got a story? An event to promote? A book coming out? Get in touch here. Quote of the Day: Has Ben Stokes called Harry Brook 'dumb' again? Has Ben Duckett got out for 98 and told Sky Sports he 'doesn't care'? Is Sir Ian Botham angry that bananas are bendy? Ticket Drop: Are tickets on sale for the Ashes? The Pataudi Trophy? T20 Finals Day? Are The Barmy Army selling packages to Barbados? We'll have the latest for you. Podcast and video watch: Prefer your cricket news in multimedia form? Then we'll be bringing you all the essential listening - and watching - of the week. How do I sign up to The Cricket Drop? The Cricket Drop will be published on Substack, an independent platform with no ads, making for a cleaner reading experience than on many other websites. You can read the newsletter there on desktop or the app, or simply from your email inbox. So not only do you not have to go searching for the news itself – or wait for the algorithm to decide this is what you might like to see – you don't even have to search for the newsletter. Once it's live it's sent directly to you to read at your leisure. Sign up here.
Metro
20-05-2025
- Metro
The secret £30 spa hidden under a UK warehouse
A 'hidden' UK spa is offering relaxation on a budget. For just £30, you can enjoy some TLC in a subterranean paradise, located inside an old Victorian warehouse. Tucked away in the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool, Maya Blue Wellness has steam rooms, thermal pools, saunas and even foot baths. And, with low cave-like rooms and low-lighting, you're a world away from the busy city streets. The Titanic hotel itself used to be the North Warehouse, built back in 1846. After the 14-storey building was vacated, it was left derelict for 30 years – until the hotel and spa opened in 2014. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Entry for non-residents costs just £30 per person, and just £20 for overnight guests. But, you'll need to be organised. The spa is only open to the public between Tuesday and Thursday. It's subject to availability and by appointment, so you'll need to get in there sharpish. If you're already staying at the hotel, there's more availability, with sessions between 8am and 10am, and 6pm and 8pm. And it's quickly becoming a favourite. TripAdvisor user Sasha Marie went for a birthday spa treatment and said she was 'blown away' by the service. 'The spa is underground which makes the décor really stand out, and gives a great vibe,' she wrote. 'The pools were lovely, [and were] heated with jets in them.' Meanwhile, Birmingham-based Felicity described her experience as 'sublime,' noting that she and her partner both had a facial and massage and it 'completely exceeded' their expectations. 'I can't recommend this place enough if you want to unwind, treat yourself and feel amazing afterwards. Absolutely gorgeous spa day,' she added. For Amber C, the experience was 'great value for money,' having enjoyed an 'amazing neck, shoulder and back massage.' And Leanne R had a great time, saying 'the staff are all so welcoming, the facilities are amazing and the general atmosphere is just so relaxing.' Elsewhere in the world of Liverpool-based spa activities, the recently opened Wyld Sauna offers an offer hot sauna and cold plunge right next to the historic docks. Off-peak sessions cost as little as £7, while others cost up to £12.50 – which is still an absolute steal. And if you needed an excuse to book a spa trip, using a sauna has health benefits in abundance. More Trending They support kidney function by flushing out toxins, metals and waste, which can cause acne and breakouts. They can also keep skin more moisturised, and increase the body's natural collagen production and stimulation. This article was originally published on January 29, 2025. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: 'Full of life' capital city to get new UK flights for just £87 MORE: I spent 48 hours in Europe's most affordable city — 'nobody knows where it is' MORE: Everything I ate in a weekend of pintxos hopping in San Sebastián
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Earth Week Spring Cleaning
Regions associates celebrated Earth Week with river cleanups, community gardening projects, litter pickups and more. By Candace Higginbotham NORTHAMPTON, MA / / May 19, 2025 / It's been a busy spring for Regions volunteers, with Share the Good, Financial Literacy Month and Autism Awareness Month. Some teams decided to take it outside and celebrate another April event, Earth Week, by sprucing up parks, rivers, neighborhoods and other public spaces. The Birmingham-based Regions Finance division took Earth Week literally - by getting their hands in the dirt. The team worked with community partner Friends of Avondale Park to install a new native plant garden and a natural erosion control bank that will improve the water quality of the park's pond. "We were looking for a way to give back to our local community and get outdoors during the beautiful spring season," said Allyson Jansen, an analyst on the Financial Planning and Analysis team. "Friends of Avondale Park was a perfect community partner for us-it's a local organization doing meaningful work to preserve and improve one of Birmingham's historic parks. When we learned about their ongoing efforts to combat erosion damage and restore the park with native plants, we saw a great opportunity to support a cause that impacts both the environment and our community." Around 25 associates spent the afternoon in the park, moving piles of topsoil and compost into two large newly tilled beds, which were then covered with mulch to prepare them for planting later in the fall. The hard work paid off and the team was thrilled with the result. "It was inspiring to see how a few hours of teamwork could make such a visible impact," Jansen said. "Projects like these help us step outside our daily roles and contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We look forward to continuing this kind of work in the future." It was inspiring to see how a few hours of teamwork could make such a visible Jansen, Analyst on Regions Financial Planning and Analysis team According to John Forney, president of Friends of Avondale Park, their effort made a big impact. "Friends of Avondale Park often requires help to address problems and opportunities across this 37-acre tract," Forney said. "The Regions Finance crew were great fun to work with, eager and even competitive with each other. Their work will allow us to install native plants next fall, stabilizing the pond bank and the walk running along it. For a group of bankers, they were impressively able and willing to get their hands dirty!" Another historic neighborhood, Edgehill, just south of downtown Nashville, got a spring facelift thanks to Regions. Six associates, led by Jackob Murray, a Regions Small Business banker and marketplace co-chair for the Nashville Impact Network, participated in the Community Gardening Day at Edgehill Apartments. The team planted flowers, vegetables and shrubs and refreshed garden beds. "The garden is one of the largest and oldest community gardens in Nashville," Murray said. "A few residents came over to visit and help out. They thanked us for helping to get the garden ready for the season." Murray has a special connection to the Edgehill neighborhood and says the Nashville Impact Network will continue to support the community with various other events and activities. Other Regions teams took to the water for their Earth Week activity. Whit Howell, part of the Wealth Management Strategic Execution team, worked with Cahaba Riverkeeper to lead a group of 13 Birmingham-based Wealth Management and Digital Banking associates for a clean-up project on the Cahaba River. The team floated six miles in canoes and picked up more than 300 pounds of trash. Those six miles of paddling made a big impact on the local community: The Cahaba River is the main drinking water source for around about one-fifth of all Alabamians and is a habitat for the iconic Cahaba lily. "I'd heard about Cahaba River cleanups from other Regions associates and after reaching out to Cahaba Riverkeeper, it was a no-brainer to get some teammates together and get out on the water!" Howell said. Though the team had fun and made a huge difference, he added that it was a bit disheartening to see so much trash left that they didn't have the resources to gather. A good reason to come back next year! Jonesboro, Arkansas, associates also took part in some spring cleaning - in their work neighborhood. Shelly Lamb, Private Wealth Management Trust Support administrator, led a team that took part in the Keep Jonesboro Beautiful campaign by picking up trash and debris near the local Regions branch. Lamb is part of the Green Business Committee of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce and is a longtime advocate for local conservation and beautification efforts. "Getting a group of coworkers together to pick up trash is a fun way to get lots of people involved in keeping our neighborhoods clean and beautiful." Lamb and other Jonesboro associates also participated in the Arkansas State University Earth Day celebration. The event hosted more than 200 elementary students from across northeast Arkansas who learned about protecting the environment, gardening basics and appreciating nature. "I'm excited we had so much volunteer activity around Earth Day this year," said Susan Clowdus, volunteer manager for the Regions Making Life Better Institute. "These associates made life better in these neighborhoods and communities by making them more beautiful!" 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India Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Aston Villa's Emi Martinez leaves field in tears, fuelling Saudi links
Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez appeared visibly emotional as he left the pitch in tears following his side's 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on 17 May. The moment, which saw Martinez wave goodbye to fans with glassy eyes, has strongly fuelled speculation that the World Cup-winning goalkeeper could be on his way out at the end of the 31-year-old's farewell-like gesture came amidst reports linking him with a summer move, including interest from the Saudi Pro League. One club from the Gulf nation is reportedly preparing a lucrative deal to lure the Argentine star, who has also attracted interest from at least two European current contract with Villa runs until June 2025, having joined the Birmingham-based club from Arsenal in 2020. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup looming, the experienced shot-stopper could be looking for a new challenge to maintain top-level football and international asked about Martinez's future, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery remained non-committal, offering no definitive response about whether the goalkeeper would remain with the club beyond this season."We will see. Of course, it is the last match here [this season], and I don't know. We will see about the team, the players, but of course, they are responding on the field," Emery said after the has been instrumental in Villa's campaign, keeping eight clean sheets and making 95 saves in 36 league matches this season. Across his four-year spell at the club, the Argentine has made 195 appearances, registering 59 clean sheets and 568 saves — underlining his immense value to Villa. If he departs, replacing him will be a tall order for the club.
