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The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
‘I'm really weak' – Chris Kamara gives health update as Sky Sports legend reveals new role
CHRIS KAMARA admitted 'I'm really weak' after giving a health update while securing a new role. The Sky Sports legend, 67, was forced to step back from broadcasting two years after being diagnosed with apraxia of speech (AOS). 1 The condition sees sufferers struggle to speak as the brain is unable to properly control the muscles used to form words. Kamara exclusively told The Sun last month that he had travelled to Mexico for treatment. He also suffers from dyspraxia, which affects his balance and coordination. And now, the fan favourite has managed to land himself a new role. For one day only, Kamara will be serving free chip butties at Camden Market with Burton's Fish 'N' Chips on Friday June 6. The surprise gig was carefully considered before being accepted by Kamara because of his AOS and dyspraxia. And he admits his health battle has left him feeling 'really weak' overall. Kamara told The Star: 'I'm choosy these days. "That's what's happened with the work because even though I've got the acceptance of my condition, I still don't want to put myself in a situation where it comes back to bite me. 'So I'm not like the old Chris Kamara who would say yes to the opening of an envelope. What is apraxia of speech? Apraxia of speech is a condition which makes talking difficult, with sufferers knowing what they'd like to say, but having trouble communicating their words. The NHS says that the condition can be extremely frustrating for people. They explained: "Frequently the person with apraxia will have difficulties with conversational speech. However they may be good at 'automatic' speech tasks such as counting, swearing, repeating rhymes, greetings and farewell. It's usually caused by damage to the left side of the brain, such as a stroke. The condition does not affect a person's understanding and the symptoms of the condition can vary occurring to the severity of the disorder. The main symptoms are: being able to say a word correctly one minute and then not the next difficulty at the beginning of words greater difficulty with longer words aware of mistakes but unable to correct them speaking slowly being better at 'automatic tasks' such as counting and singing. "Whereas now I'm a bit more choosy and will I put myself in a situation where it won't work out alongside my apraxia, I have dyspraxia, which affects your balance. 'So I'm weak, really weak, and you know, going down these stairs isn't great. "Going up these stairs is fine, but going down these stairs, the brain tells you you're going to fall even though you probably won't, so you have to hold on to the banister and getting on planes and things like that.' On his dyspraxia, Kamara added: 'Walking is fine but the thing is if I trip I can't put my arms out anymore to stop my fall, so if I was riding a bike, when you stop, the brain won't allow your feet to go down and stop you falling. 'You just fall over the sides, it's crazy, but the brain is so complex, it's amazing. 'I didn't realise the compartments of the brain, where if you talk in an accent. So (for me) I advise speaking in a Scottish accent. "The flow is quicker than my normal speeds, which is crazy, but that's the brain for it.'
Cosmopolitan
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Gold, chunky and chic — Pandora's new collection is an unexpected, summer-ready vibe shift
When I was growing up, a Pandora charm bracelet was a milestone for many girls. 16th, 18th and even 21st birthdays were marked by friends and families all chipping in to purchase the silver chain bracelet, in addition to a few carefully selected charms. I, however, was not one of these girls — the kind of jewellery I favoured consisted of safety pins shoved through the ear, padlocks worn about the neck and studded leather wrist cuffs from Camden Market. Therefore, a dainty heart clasp bracelet with dangling Disney characters, sentimental phrases and initials was never going to be up my street. As I have gotten older, I've held on to this perception of Pandora — that it's only for one, certain type of girl. A girl who probably loves horse riding, lives in the suburbs and gets on with her parents (no shade if that's you, it's just not me). However – and I rarely say this – perhaps I was wrong. In the past year, Pandora has collaborated with fashion designers like London-based Ahluwalia and fellow Copenhagen brand Rotate (with ambassador Pamela Anderson even attending the SS25 show). Its latest global campaign features icons such as Winona Ryder and Iman, and the brand's impressive sustainability initiatives range from lab-grown diamonds to partnering with UNICEF. Last year, Pandora launched its first Essence collection, described as 'representing the freedom to embrace natural forms and fluid lines in everyday style'. From stackable gold rings, pearl embellished earrings and wave shaped bangles, it was a far cry from the aforementioned charm bracelets of my youth. Plus, being made from sterling silver and 14-karat gold plating, all combined with affordable price tags, it's safe to say that my attention definitely piqued. Now, the brand has launched round two of Essence, again being inspired by Mother Nature, with pieces reflecting 'the wonders of the natural world'. The sleekness of the last collection is still present, with a focus on gold hardware across large-link necklaces, ripple-effect rings and wide hoop earrings. I love the bangles — the thin twisted one is £150, and I haven't taken it off since the collection came out. The stackable rings are also great, blending in easily with my own existing collection. And the freshwater pearl necklace has become an absolute staple in my jewellery rotation. While it is on the more expensive side, coming in at £350, it hasn't tarnished whatsoever despite me wearing it daily (I even went swimming in the sea in it recently, oops). It also forms the perfect base layer for other chain necklaces. Of course it wouldn't be Pandora without some charms, and the new summer range includes large starfish, cute seahorses and gem-studded seashells. Pandora introduced keyrings last year, which makes sense given that people are now (literally) fighting one another in the street to get their hands on a Labubu. Not to backtrack on the aforementioned bracelets, but given that the brand started offering charms 25 years ago, it only seems fair that the collective obsession with customisation, nostalgia and all things cute includes Pandora too. I'm quite obsessed with the fact you can seamlessly move the charms from earrings, to necklaces, to bags. As someone who loves being able to customise and alter pieces depending on my outfit, this is a massive bonus — the clippable stud earrings, £40, are kind of a revelation in that sense, and also ideal for people who love to wear mismatched jewellery (AKA me). And while the ocean themed charms demand to be worn by a beach, there's something quite fun about their specific seasonality. Who says you can't wear a starfish necklace on your office commute, anyway? So, consider me a Pandora convert — clearly there isn't just one type of girl its jewellery caters to, but many. With the price, quality, collaborations and sustainability standards all hitting just right, I look forward to seeing what the brand does next. Rebecca Jane Hill is the Senior Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK. She has previously contributed to publications including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper's Bazaar, Refinery29, The Face, Glamour and Stylist. She started her own magazine, Sister, in 2012 whilst at university. Focused around feminism, fashion and culture, it went on to produce 12 globally stocked print issues, as well as countless events and partnerships. She closed the magazine in 2023. Rebecca has been an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion since 2018, where she teaches on the Fashion Journalism course. She is a passionate second-hand shopper and is constantly on the lookout for new design talent.
Telegraph
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
How my mother, sister and I share clothes
The rumble would always catch me out – that unmistakable roar of the door wheels in the Dorset farmhouse where we grew up as I attempted to pilfer another evening top from my sister's wardrobe. You'd have to weigh up if the stealth required to nab an item, or the risk of being caught, was truly worth it. The six year age difference between us has shrunk as we have matured into our late twenties, now my thirties, in step with a more civilised approach to borrowing clothes. A dress here for Ascot, a jacket there for skiing, a revenge top. My sister and I both grew up on a diet of Vogue, Alexa Chung, Sienna Miller and street style photographer Garance Doré (though my sister's style was invariably far cooler from the get-go). And the boho era fostered a love of thrifting. In Dorset this meant sieving through charity shops teeming with grannies' nighties and Eighties suits, and in London, weaving through Camden Market for silk scarfs and lace, or Portobello for denim and cowboy boots. This look was wildly at odds with our mother's style – battle-proof farmhouse/motherhood garbs by day and the occasional leather trousers with black cashmere jumper by night, or, naturally, the formal frock and matching coat for a wedding. But as dress codes have blurred, so too have those once entrenched generational boundaries on clothes. I began looking at my mother's evening bags, jewellery and coats in a new light and eyeing up my sister's floaty shirts with fun sleeves or embroidered detail. Mum started wearing my coats and adding a collar, I copied her liberal use of scarfs – in the vintage style tied under the chin, or just layered over a shirt for more detail. There were those pieces that could effortlessly transcend generations and ride out the chapters of own sartorial proclivities or the prevailing trends of the time, but thankfully the retail climate has also begun to change. Enlightened, elevated brands such as Me+Em, Wiggy Kit, Wyse and Sézane now dress a stylish, easy-going coterie of women for whom age is immaterial, with items easily transcending generations. Even the high-street stalwarts such as M&S have cast their net wider with stylish denim and knitwear that could effortlessly move between mothers, daughters, grandmothers. In the luxury sector the message was clear in this season's runway shows, with Burberry trenches and cashmere on the runway worn by veteran actors. Simone Rocha's gothic glamour was all the more alluring on septuagenarian models. To embrace this new era of intergenerational dressing, my mum, sister and I took to the studio with three key wardrobe pieces – a hero blouse, a feminine print dress and a timeless Chanel-type jacket to show how they can be worn (and shared) by women in their 20s, 30s, and 60s. Rosalyn Wikeley 'The floaty dress was the unexpected hero – and looked far better on both my mother and sister than me' Rosalyn wears Silk dress, £795, Borgo de Nor, Double gold plated earrings, £540, YSSO, Gold plated ring, £34.99, Pilgrim, Tights and boots, Rosalyn's own If I had to sum up my style, I'd say it's a little nostalgic and elegant with an edge. I don't religiously follow or even explore trends and am only bothered by what a handful of people think about my clothes (my husband being exempt from this group). I'd rather dial up an easy-going look with statement earrings or out-there trousers than slip into a fancy frock. The joy of styling these three looks for my mum, sister and me – different shapes, hair and skin tone and style personalities – is that it compelled me to look at how we all dress with a new set of lenses. The WhatsApp deliberations before our shoot gave me such a unique insight into what works on different figures, but also how wonderfully distinct personal style is in forming identity and building confidence. A jacket I'd assumed would be a slam dunk was feverishly vetoed, boots I presumed too 'fashion statement' for my mother were adored, and our disparate rules of dressing were laid bare: 'A Chanel collar is fine with something underneath, but not alone'...oof (that was my main look). There were many revelatory style moments on the actual shoot day too – that you'll be pushed to find someone under 35 willing to wear skinny jeans now, that the floaty dress which was initially rejected ('that style doesn't work on us Roz') turned out to be the hero piece and looked far better on both my mother and sister than on me. Carrie (left) wears Silk dress, £795, Borgo de Nor, Topaz and diamond earrings, £2,200, Kiki McDonough, Leather boots, £265, Jigsaw; Helena (right) wears Denim jacket, £459, Mother Denim, Silk dress, £795, Borgo de Nor, Gold coated and enamel earrings, £204, So-Le Studio, Patent leather shoes, £245, Camilla Elphick I loved how we gravitated towards completely different looks with the cream Sézane jacket (which turned out to be my favourite combination), and yet we all felt at ease in the same item. Perhaps we're in a sartorial sweet spot in our various ages and our individual styles are more nuanced and aligned than we think, but if our shoot confirmed anything it's that brands should forget sartorial pigeon-holing with age and should cast their net across all generations. Helena Wikeley 'My favourite outfit was the Smock London blouse – I loved how the collar poked out of the Boden sweater, and the chunky Tilly Sveaas jewellery' Helena wears Cotton hand-smocked blouse, £165, Smock London, Cashmere tank, £112, Boden, Barrel jeans, £314, DL1961, Suede trainers, £89, Dune, Gold plated necklace, £380 and bracelet, £295, Tilly Sveaas My style is quite simple – Scandi-inspired with clean lines and neutral tones, but I do like to add a pop of colour or a pattern here and there to keep things interesting. I naturally gravitate toward a relaxed look, so for this experiment, it was all about making the pieces work for my everyday life. These items could easily be dressed up. However, I preferred to make them more casual, pairing them with trainers or throwing a denim jacket over the top. One of the biggest takeaways from doing this shoot was realising how much potential there is in my mum and sister's wardrobes – even if they don't quite know it yet. There's so much in there that I can style in a way that feels more me, even if it doesn't seem it at first. My favourite outfit was the one with the blouse, it felt effortless yet still chic. I loved how the collar of the Smock London blouse poked out over the Boden sweater, and the chunky Tilly Sveaas jewellery really drew the eye towards the detailing of the blouse. Even though I'm famously terrible at keeping an outfit clean, I couldn't help but love the crisp simplicity of it. Carrie wears Cotton hand-smocked blouse, £165, Smock London, Printed skirt, £145, Jigsaw, Leather boots, £195, Jigsaw, Gold plated and lapis earrings, £109, Ottoman Hands; Rosalyn wears Denim waistcoat, £145 and jeans, £125, Cotton hand-smocked blouse, £165, Smock London, Suede trim loafers, £55, Marks & Spencer, Double gold plated earrings, £340, YSSO, Brass ear cuff, £81, So-Le Studio, Gold plated bangle, £44.99, Pilgrim Carrie Wikeley 'A Chanel-style jacket is a wardrobe must-have… even if the neckline doesn't suit you, you can put a polo-neck underneath' Carrie wears Organic cotton and merino wool jacket, £185, Sezane, Jumper and jeans, Carrie's own, Leather boots, £195, Jigsaw, Silk scarf, Carrie's own, Earrings, £195, Deborah Blyth My style tends to live in two extremes – country scruffies or dressed up for an event with a little smart casual in between. I'm not naturally very adventurous with clothes, but I think the old adage 'if you look good, you feel good' is always a boost to your confidence and presence. Having two daughters who are usually pretty candid in their appraisal of my dress style is actually a boon as you get an honest opinion that few others feel able to give. So for me, mother-daughter shopping ticks lots of boxes – and they say that shopping is cheaper than therapy. I am always on the losing end of the family clothes-sharing arrangements as I am several sizes bigger than the girls. But the cries of 'why did you let her take my jacket/top/dress/shoes/…' used to frequently ring through the house when one of them returned home. It always used to amuse me that they would borrow/take/share each other's clothes as they had very different styles. I love jewel colours – sapphire blues, emerald greens, ruby reds – and always veer towards a black base. So the rich print of the dress we all wore was music to my eyes. The neck ties and optional waist sash gave it lots of different styling possibilities. The white Smock London blouse was not something I would have gravitated to but actually worked really well with the Jigsaw skirt. Likewise, I would have passed on the Jigsaw ankle boots with the elongated and boxed toe but not only were they so comfortable (like foot hugs) but I loved the look. A Chanel-style jacket is a wardrobe must-have. Something fairly plain is so versatile – as we found here. Even if the neckline doesn't suit you, you can put a polo neck underneath or a chunky necklace on top. You can dress it up or down, wear it with jeans or a cocktail dress. The feature brought it home to me that there are countless opportunities for using the same clothes across the generations without the daughter tacking on thirty years or mum looking like a recycled teenager. Helena wears Organic cotton and merino wool jacket, £185, Sezane, Organic cotton shirt, £95, With Nothing Underneath, Leather loafers, £55, Marks & Spencer, Leather bag, £365, C. Nicol, Necklace, £125, Rixo; Rosalyn wears Organic cotton and merino wool jacket, £185, Sezane, Forward seam jeans, £295, Wiggy Kit, Double gold plated earrings, £540, YSSO, Bracelet, £295, Tilly Sveaas, Leather woven shoes, £79, Dune
