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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
King Charles ‘livid' as Sandringham is running out of pheasants to shoot and faces calling off annual Boxing Day shoot
A key member of staff at Sandringham has been axed amid the furore PLUCKED OFF King Charles 'livid' as Sandringham is running out of pheasants to shoot and faces calling off annual Boxing Day shoot Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE King has come out all guns blazing — because his royal estate is running out of pheasants to shoot. Charles, 76, was said to be livid over a series of blunders that left the game bird numbers dwindling at Sandringham. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 King Charles is said to be livid over a series of blunders at the Sandringham estate Credit: Getty 5 The estate is running out of pheasants and the annual Boxing Day shoot may have to be cancelled Credit: Alamy He even faces calling off his annual Boxing Day shoot — and a long-serving gamekeeper at the Norfolk estate has been given the boot. A source said: 'It was a total cock-up. No birds, no bang, just red faces. "The King wasn't having it.' Sandringham is one of the few remaining wild shoots in the country, meaning the game is reared where it is shot. The King, who backs traditional countryside practices, has been reluctant to release birds from breeders to get numbers up. But maintaining a more eco-friendly wild shoot has proved challenging, leaving pheasant numbers in decline. There are now fears royals will be left twiddling their trigger fingers on Boxing Day as the annual shoot — a firm family favourite — is in doubt. The occasion is seen as a rare chance for family bonding, despite protests from animal rights campaigners who particularly dislike children taking part. The ousted keeper, who ran the estate's game for years, has been shown the door. Our source said: 'Let's just say he's well and truly plucked off.' King Charles lands in Canada for landmark state visit Buckingham Palace declined to comment. 5 A long-serving gamekeeper at the Norfolk estate has been given the boot Credit: Alamy 5 The annual Boxing Day shoot is a favourite with the Royals and a chance for family bonding Credit: Alban Donohoe Picture Service
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
King Charles ‘livid' as Sandringham is running out of pheasants to shoot and faces calling off annual Boxing Day shoot
THE King has come out all guns blazing — because his royal estate is running out of pheasants to shoot. Charles, 76, was said to be livid over a series of blunders that left the game bird numbers dwindling at Sandringham. 5 King Charles is said to be livid over a series of blunders at the Sandringham estate Credit: Getty 5 The estate is running out of pheasants and the annual Boxing Day shoot may have to be cancelled Credit: Alamy He even faces calling off his annual Boxing Day shoot — and a long-serving gamekeeper at the Norfolk estate has been given the boot. A source said: 'It was a total cock-up. No birds , no bang, just red faces. "The King wasn't having it.' READ MORE ON KING CHARLES The King, who backs traditional countryside practices, has been reluctant to release birds from breeders to get numbers up. But maintaining a more eco-friendly wild shoot has proved challenging, leaving pheasant numbers in decline. There are now fears royals will be left twiddling their trigger fingers on Boxing Day as the annual shoot — a firm family favourite — is in doubt. The occasion is seen as a rare chance for family bonding, despite protests from animal rights campaigners who particularly dislike children taking part. Most read in Royals The ousted keeper, who ran the estate's game for years, has been shown the door. Our source said: 'Let's just say he's well and truly plucked off.' King Charles lands in Canada for landmark state visit Buckingham Palace declined to comment. 5 A long-serving gamekeeper at the Norfolk estate has been given the boot Credit: Alamy 5 The annual Boxing Day shoot is a favourite with the Royals and a chance for family bonding Credit: Alban Donohoe Picture Service 5 The King has been reluctant to release birds from breeders to get numbers up Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Clarkson's Farm star Harriet's partner identified as relative shares verdict
Clarkson's Farm star Harriet Cowan - who covered for Kaleb Cooper as Jeremy Clarkson's assistant on Diddly Squat Farm - has given glimpses into her relationship over the years Reality TV star Harriet Cowan's partner has been identified following her debut on the new season of Clarkson's Farm. She has given glimpses into her relationship on social media over the years, including in recent months. Harriet, 24, joined the cast of the Prime Video show for its fourth season, which launched last week. Introduced as cover for Kaleb Cooper, she's helped Jeremy Clarkson on Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. It's been reported that Harriet isn't set to return later in the series though. Since her first appearance in a trailer for Clarkson's Farm, her life off-screen at home in Derbyshire has attracted attention. Harriet, who's a nurse as well as a farmer, regularly posts about her life on platforms like TikTok. It's included posting about her relationship with James Booth, who is said to be a third-generation farmer himself. Harriet has shared updates about their relationship in the years since posting about a "date night" with him in 2021. Her stepsister Elina Clifford - who has previously suggested that she has a tense relationship with Harriet - told the Daily Mail that Harriet and James have been dating for "some time". Elina, whose mother is married to Harriet's father, added: "I've met James a few times, he's alright, he's lovely but not sure what he is doing with Harriet." Harriet has given glimpses into her relationship with James, who she's occasionally tagged, over the years. In a post just last month, alongside footage of him driving a tractor, she suggested that her partner is four years older than her. The content creator has also suggested that she met James through a Young Farmers' Club (YFC) group. Over footage of them, she wrote: "The 'butterfly effect' is crazy because if I didn't join young farmers we'd of never of met." In the caption of the post last month, Harriet added: "YFC gave me my whole life and for that I will be forever grateful!" She encouraged others to consider joining community groups, saying they will "meet the greatest people". Last year, Harriet teased that her relationship is different to some other couples. She wrote alongside a video of a hay bale being moved: "Your bf brings you presents to unwrap ... Mine brings me bales to unwrap. We're not the same." Other insights shared by Harriet having included her posting that they enjoyed a few days away to Liverpool together last summer. She also shared a photo of them in front of a tree on Boxing Day as part of her Christmas celebrations. More recently, James was part of celebrations for Harriet's birthday in March this year. She shared photos from the festivities, which included pals, on Instagram at the time and told her followers that it was "definitely one to remember".
STV News
2 days ago
- Health
- STV News
Early detection of pancreatic cancer may have saved my brother, says campaigner
A pancreatic cancer campaigner has said early detection of the disease could have saved her brother's life, as she brought her 200,000-name petition to the Scottish Parliament. Isla Gear's brother Tam Barker died on Boxing Day last year, following months of symptoms which were not identified as being caused by cancer. Mr Barker, a cab driver from Fife, had been to the doctor's surgery six times and A&E three times throughout the year but the cancer was not spotted until November. One of his final wishes was for a campaign to help others in his situation, and his sister decided to take up the cause. On Thursday, she and Tam's son Max, 12, handed over copies of her letter to MSPs at Holyrood. It calls for regular monitoring of those at highest risk of pancreatic cancer and the development of new tests for early detection. Ms Gear, from Leven in Fife, told the PA news agency a simple test in a GP's surgery could have 'given him a longer chance, if not saved his life'. She said: 'From this, we can save someone's life in honour of what Tam wanted. 'Tam thought he would beat the statistic and he was very hopeful… 'He said 'If anything comes from this, the one thing I want is to stop it from happening to other families'. 'I don't know if he knew he was passing then, or if he thought he was going to be here to fight. 'But certainly I'll do the fighting for him.' A petition she set up has secured more than 200,000 signatures and Ms Gear has joined the 'unite, diagnose, save lives' campaign from the charity Pancreatic Cancer UK. The petition is thought to be the largest related to a disease in the UK. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Scottish dad visits GP and A&E with 'stomach pains' and dies four weeks later
A woman who lost her brother to pancreatic cancer four weeks after his diagnosis has called for the Scottish Government to take action on early screening. Sister Isla Gear lost dad Tom Barker on Boxing Day last year, leaving behind his 12-year-old son Max, despite the cab driver visiting the doctor and A&E in pain while his symptoms were overlooked. The disease was never detected until it was too late and the beloved 47-year-old ended up in hospital days after diagnosis, never to return home, the Daily Record reports. READ MORE: Neighbourhood Edinburgh pub to close for refurb as it prepares for 'new chapter' READ MORE: Edinburgh filming for '90s classic movie remake takes over Portobello beach Just hours before Tam's death, he asked Isla from Leven to set up a petition calling for critical investment in early pancreatic cancer detection in Scotland. It received a 200,000 signatures - making history as largest petition in the UK related to the disease. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Isla is now taking the campaign to Holyrood and will hand-deliver an open letter to the Scottish Government today, backed by over 59,000 signatories, hand-in-hand with nephew Max. The 38-year-old said: 'Tam was meant to be here for this. I'm spreading the message because he can't. "For him, his young son, our family and every person who may be affected by this disease in the future." Tam began experiencing stomach pain and constipation symptoms as early as spring 2024. Despite repeated efforts to seek help — and a family history of the disease — his concerns were continually waved off as minor. 'When he went to A&E, they kept saying he had a blockage,' Isla recalled. 'He was given laxatives and sent home. "It wasn't until Tam had an appointment with his usual GP in November that the symptoms were taken seriously. On the 21st of November, Tam went back to A&E on his GPs orders. They ordered a CT scan to check for a blockage." The scan intended to investigate a suspected blockage revealed Tam was suffering from pancreatic cancer. 'He said it felt like being fired from a job,' Isla said. 'They just sent him home, still in pain, with no real answers. It just didn't feel real." After weeks of pain and rapid weight loss of 20kg from September to November, Tam was admitted to hospital again on December 4 with hopes he'd return home soon. Tragically, he was moved to a hospice on December 22 where he passed away the day after Christmas. Every year, around 897 people in Scotland and over 10,700 across the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. No early detection tests currently exist to help doctors diagnose it and, once discovered, 80 per cent of cases are already too advanced for life-saving surgery. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox The open letter, part of the Pancreatic Cancer UK charity's 'Unite. Diagnose. Save Lives.' campaign, demands the Scottish Government take three urgent steps: Roll out regular monitoring for those at high risk of the disease. Back promising early detection tests and integrate them into cancer services. Pressure Westminster to invest at least £35million annually in pancreatic cancer research for the next two decades. Isla and Max have also committed to delivering their message to all four UK parliaments. 'Even if it saves one family, that's enough,' Isla said. 'Cancer doesn't respect borders, and neither should the fight against it. "Tam was selfless. He wanted to help everyone. Now, through this campaign, he still can.'
