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GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Catriona Gray attends ‘Mayhem' concert in a Lady Gaga-inspired look
Catriona Gray was among the celebrities who did not miss catching Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' concert in Singapore, the only Southeast Asian stop on the pop star's world tour. On Instagram, the Miss Universe 2018 shared her glam for the concert, which was inspired by Lady Gaga's look in the end scene of the 'Paparazzi' music video released in 2009. Catriona's look featured a blonde bob cut wig styled by Paul Nebres and a smoky mug with glitter falling off her eyes, cosplaying as tears. 'Hala, iiyak nanaman siya, this time in glitter,' Catriona wrote in the caption. In a separate post, the Filipino-Australian beauty queen shared her outfit for the concert: a little black dress adorned with a panel of gold metallic fringe that runs vertically down the front. Aside from Catriona, other Filipino celebrities who did not miss out on Lady Gaga's concert were Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, and Vice Ganda, to name a few. The 'Mayhem' concert is Lady Gaga's first Singapore concert in 13 years. She last performed in the Little Red Dot in 2012 for her 'Born This Way' tour. — Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Catriona Gray takes mom to Seoul: 'Off my mama's bucket list!'
Catriona Gray is making her mom Mita's travel dreams come true, one country at a time! On Instagram, Miss Universe 2018 shared that she took her mom on a trip to Seoul, South Korea, where they enjoyed visiting charming coffee shops, indulging in delicious Korean cuisine, and strolling through the city's picturesque streets. "Finally ticking off Seoul, South Korea, off my mama's bucket list!" Catriona wrote in the caption. In June and October of last year, the beauty queen also treated her mom on a trip to Kyoto and Tokyo in Japan. Catriona has been traveling a lot lately. In April, she went on a European trip with a fellow beauty queen Nicole Cordoves. —Hermes Joy Tunac/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Renfrewshire charity staff set to put best foot forward at Edinburgh Marathon
SCIAF workers who live in Renfrewshire will each run different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course on Sunday. Renfrewshire charity workers will be putting their best foot forward as they run the Edinburgh Marathon. Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) staff who live across the area are set to take on the challenge this Sunday – having added their own twist. Catriona Elliott and Mark Adams, both from Bridge of Weir, and Paisley's Mari Everett, together with her son Thomas, will each run different 'legs' of the 26.2-mile course. These 'legs' – the Royal leg, The Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg – are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, eight miles and 4.4 miles respectively. Nine SCIAF staff in total will be running on the day. Mark, Catriona and Mari all work for SCIAF which helps people in the world's poorest places to lift themselves out of poverty, work together to protect their common home and help them recover from disaster. For almost six decades, SCIAF has reached out to global neighbours in need – irrespective of race, religion or background – sustained by the generosity and love of people in Scotland. The marathon is also SCIAF's contribution towards the 'Relay of Hope' which is a global moment at the end of May when organisations around the world are taking action to draw attention to the global debt crisis. SCIAF is running its Relay of Hope event in Edinburgh and calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty. Mari, aged 56, told the Paisley Daily Express: 'I am so proud to be running for SCIAF. The memory that has stuck with me most from my first trip overseas with SCIAF was the distances that people walk in Malawi every day just to get to school, work or buy food at markets. 'The challenges that people living in remote communities face every day has motivated me on this challenge. I last ran nearly 10 years ago and didn't ever plan to do anything like this again. 'The encouragement of other SCIAF staff [runners and those supporting from the sidelines] has been crucial to me not only completing my training programme but actually enjoying it – most of the time!' Like Mari, 43-year-old Catriona will be running the 5.5-mile route. She said: 'I've worked at SCIAF for just over three years but SCIAF has been part of my life as long as I can remember. 'The Wee Box was a prominent feature in my house growing up. It's a privilege to work for SCIAF and to be surrounded by a group of dedicated and passionate colleagues. 'I'm excited to run together as a team for the Edinburgh marathon relay, raising awareness and funding for the incredible work SCIAF and our partners do overseas. 'It's been great fun training alongside and motivating each other and it's a bonus that I've had to get off the sofa and get fitter to hopefully do SCIAF proud on the day.' And Catriona went onto explain: 'My children Joshua and Iris have been my cheerleaders and personal trainers and my training plan has focused mainly on trying to keep up with them on their bikes.'
Irish Times
15-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
Verdict of unlawful killing returned at inquest of Daniel McAnaspie
A verdict of unlawful killing has been returned at the inquest into the death of Daniel McAnaspie, a teenager who was murdered in 2010 while in the State care system. The jury of three men and three women, who began hearing evidence at Meath County Coroner's Court on Monday, found that Daniel died as result of penetrating, perforating sharp force trauma to his heart, lungs, oesophagus, trachea and stomach. He was stabbed to death with a garden shears on February 26th, 2010. They made 13 recommendations aimed at improving outcomes for the most vulnerable children in care. READ MORE Speaking after the verdict, Daniel's sister Catriona and aunt Sabrina said he was the family's 'baby' and 'would still be alive today' if the HSE had 'done their job right'. They said Daniel 'was let down a lot' by the system and that they had been 'screaming' for help for him. They said Daniel had 'begged' to be taken into secure care in the months before his death. 'The day before he went missing there was people in court fighting for him that was turned away. My brother would be alive if they had sent him to where he was supposed to be. They didn't listen to him,' said his sister. The inquest, which ran for four days, heard the crisis in terms of the most at-risk children in care has intensified since 2010, with just 14 of the 26 secure-care beds operating due to staff shortages. A young person who is deemed to be at such risk to themselves, or others, as to need therapeutic residential care may be detained in secure care by order of the High Court. Mark Smith, director of special care services in Tusla, told the inquest on Thursday there were five children in crisis in need of secure-care but unable to access it. He expected one bed to become free this week and a meeting on Tuesday should lead to a child at high risk getting the required care. Asked whether improved pay in secure-care work would help, he said: 'The pay is always a challenge ... If the pay was significantly better I am sure we would have better retention rates.' Daniel, who was originally from Finglas , was known to care services from birth. He had had more than 20 care placements in the 15 months before he died as his life became increasingly chaotic. The inquest heard his social workers made repeated applications to the HSE special care committee to seek a secure-care place for him, all of which were refused. Daniel had presented at his social workers' office terrified and 'pleading to be locked up' as he owed €2,000 to drug dealers, the inquest heard. On February 24th, 2010, Daniel's guardian ad litem – a person appointed by the courts to be the voice of the child – recommended to Dublin District Court that, in the absence of a secure care bed – that he be sent for therapeutic secure care in Sweden. Though Daniel wanted to go, this was opposed by the HSE. He was reported missing on February 26th after failing to return to his care home the previous night. In 2017, two men were convicted, one of murder, the other of manslaughter, in relation to his death.
Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Gran sent from hospital with painkillers had 4.5kg tumour
Catriona underwent surgery, which involved the removal of her left kidney, but a year later, the cancer returned A grandmother who was initially sent home from hospital with painkillers during the Covid pandemic was diagnosed with a 4.5 kilo tumour. Catriona Tremlett, from Haslemere in Surrey, discovered she had a rare terminal cancer after her initial symptom was dismissed. Now the 80-year-old is set to abseil from a 170-metre landmark for charity to help others in her position. Catriona's health issues began when she experienced abdominal pain just after Christmas 2020. The pain was so severe that she had to go to A&E. She tested positive for coronavirus and was placed on a Covid ward for a few days before being sent home with painkillers. However, she then started vomiting and was soon back at A&E. It was then that she was diagnosed with retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma. This is a rare malignant tumour that develops from smooth muscle in the retroperitoneum, the space behind the abdominal lining. According to charity Sarcoma UK, there are an average of just 525 cases of leiomyosarcoma diagnosed every year in England. Surgery on her tumour took place in February 2021, which involved the removal of her left kidney. But a year later, the cancer returned. Catriona required radiotherapy and a second operation in summer 2022. Her ordeal still wasn't over as, in 2024, the cancer returned once more. This time, Catriona was told her illness was terminal and received chemotherapy as a last resort, not knowing if it would work. After two sessions, the signs were good and the treatment continued. Though the chemotherapy led to heart failure, her current condition remains stable. Catriona, who is married and has four children, two step-children and 14 grandchildren, said her family offered 'fantastic' support during her illness. 'The chemotherapy gave me a little more time,' she said. 'I arranged a big party with all my family and gave a farewell speech…but here I still am.' She added: 'I wasn't fighting cancer. I always accepted the fact I had cancer and made the best of it. There was no point in becoming angry.' Now, Catriona is fundraising for Sarcoma UK and is taking part in an abseil from the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, scheduled to take place on May 10. She said: 'I wanted to do something challenging like a skydive or a wing walk but I was told I couldn't because of the heart condition. Sarcoma is a rare cancer and Sarcoma UK is a small charity so I want to do something positive for them.' She has been given the all-clear for the abseil. But it won't be the first time she has taken part in such a challenge - 20 years ago she descended from the tower at Guildford Cathedral on a zip wire. Catriona is also no stranger to heights, and as a young woman she piloted light aircraft. Sarcoma UK's director of fundraising and communications, Kerry Reeves-Kneip, said: "Catriona's extraordinary courage and determination exemplify the spirit we see in so many affected by sarcoma. 'Her fundraising efforts for the Spinnaker Tower abseil are really inspiring, especially considering her own health challenges. Donations like hers are vital in helping us fund groundbreaking research into new treatments, so that future patients won't have to face the same difficult journey Catriona has experienced. We're incredibly grateful for her support and are cheering her on for this remarkable challenge." Symptoms of leiomyosarcoma can vary depending on the size and location of your tumour. You may experience all, some, or none of the symptoms below before you are diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma. A lump or swelling in the soft tissue of the body under the skin, often on the arm, leg, or trunk, that is: Increasing in size Is larger than 5cm Usually painful, but not always. For uterine leiomyosarcoma, symptoms may also include: Vaginal bleeding post-menopause Vaginal bleeding between periods Vaginal bleeding that feels unusual to you Pain around the pelvis or stomach.
