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Daily Mirror
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Chris Stark shares health update and 'weird' stage after cancer operation
Capital Breakfast star Chris Stark has shared how he's doing after an admittedly 'crap' year in which he was diagnosed with testicular cancer during a routine GP appointment Radio star Chris Stark has candidly opened up on the ' weird ' unexpected phase he has experienced after undergoing chemotherapy treatment and operations for cancer. Capital Breakfast star Chris, 38, revealed in March this year that he had been diagnosed and treated for testicular cancer – but insisted in the heartfelt statement he is "effectively cured" after undergoing surgery and chemotherapy. Chris was flooded with support and praise from friends and fans following his candid health announcement. Now, weeks after sharing the news, Chris has shared an update on his health and revealed the 'weird' phase he unexpectedly found himself in after being given the all clear. When asked by the Mirror how he's doing, Chris revealed to us at the Pro Am Padel Tour launch: 'I thought I was doing OK until I came here and played a bit of Padel. 'I feel like… I'm sure people who have had an experience with cancer or chemotherapy or just being unwell at some point this year – it's really hard because you get into the summer months and suddenly… I'm sort of looking at myself and feeling so unfit and I feel like that's a really frustrating feeling and I work in a job where, you know, you see a lot of pictures of yourself and videos of yourself and I feel… you know. 'I'm just really pleased that this thing was found and I had the surgery but there's a weird, kind of, after thing in this that I hadn't really thought about, which is I just want to feel a little better about myself. 'And I'm really lucky because I go into a job where I work with lovely people who, and I really feel like, they have been amazing throughout this but I really want to, as I say, I want to find some stuff this year to kind of just make myself feel a little bit better and that's kind of why I came here today. 'Everything about this – although it seems probably simple and easy to anyone else – I just wanna start doing some stuff that will make me feel a bit fitter, show that you can do something like that and challenge myself a little bit more. So I'm playing cr*p and I feel desperately sweaty, like we're sat down now as we do this, but I feel good for turning up today.' That Peter Crouch Podcast star Chris has played a few games of the increasingly popular sport of padel, before taking part in the event. But, has admitted his interest in the sport has sparked a rivalry between himself and his Capital Breakfast co-host, Jordan North. He tells us: 'I started padel and he [Jordan] started getting involved and I noticed a bit of a trend where he keeps copying me with things I'm sort of into and then I got called up to do this and he, I think, is quite annoyed that he didn't get called up to do it and it's led to a bit of tension at work. 'It's kind of under lying, which one of us is going to end up on top on the padel game – we're like two rivals at the moment. And then maybe, one day, there will be this glorious moment where we end up together but, right now – I get on really well with Jordan – but this is the one thing that we seem to be falling out on and it's spilling out onto the show a little bit,' he joked. While Chris insists Jordan is the one who copied him with his interest in the sport, Chris is happy to return the favour by following in Jordan's footsteps and heading into the I'm A Celeb jungle. When asked if he'd do the ITV show, Chris says: 'I love I'm A Celebrity, it's the biggest show isn't it? He [Jordan] had a really weird time because, obviously, he did it when it was in the castle so I don't know if it'd be a totally different proposition doing the jungle. 'But, yeah, who doesn't want to do that show it'd be terrifying. But then I feel like I've kind of had a year of doing things that… I had a really crappy start to the year with my health and that's where you actually get a little bit scared and, I think, it kind of gives you a little bit of perspective with how ridiculous and fun can your job be where you go and do something like that. I kind of like the idea of taking on a few challenges and, maybe, this has kind of reset my brain a bit to kind of give things a go. I don't know I think it'd be an amazing thing to go down.' The Pro Am Padel Tour continues in July, September, and October. Follow @proampadeltour for more updates.
Scotsman
15-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Clean power official 'disappointed' by scrapped offshore wind farm plans
Warning of storm facing sector Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The decision by a major Danish energy firm to cancel plans for a huge offshore windfarm partly reflects the 'reality' facing the sector in a global market being hit by a 'force nine gale of events,' according to the man tasked with delivering the UK government's clean energy plans. Chris Stark, head of mission control for Clean Power 2030 at the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, told a key industry conference in Glasgow that Ørsted's move to scrap the vast development off the coast of East Yorkshire highlighted the pressures facing the renewables business. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It comes as a new report from the offshore energy trade body, OEUK, warned that without action to address price inflation, capital cost, and supply chain competitiveness, the UK government's clean power target of 2030 will not be met. Chris Stark, the UK Government's head of 'mission control' at the department for energy security and net zero, addresses the conference | PA With a potential capacity of 2.4GW, the Hornsea 4 project would have become one of the biggest offshore developments in the world, but the firm behind it cited a range of reasons why it was pulling the plug, including adverse macroeconomic developments, continued supply chain challenges, and increased execution, market and operational risks. 'A difficult couple of weeks for us' In a keynote address to the All Energy conference in Glasgow on Thursday, Mr Stark, said: 'It is a force nine gale of events happening right now around us. This has been a difficult couple of weeks for us. Ørsted's decision to delay Hornsea 4, despite securing a CFD (contract for difference award) last year, is definitely a blow for us, particularly because it displaced other very good projects that would otherwise be in full development right now. 'I'm very disappointed that has happened. We can debate the specifics of it. It's partly about a company that's very exposed to that global gale. But it's also partly about the reality of offshore wind development in today's global market. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'There's no dressing it up - we need to acknowledge the challenges that face this industry. I want our clean power plan to be key to making the UK a safe port for investment in a storm.' Ørsted's Hornsea One Offshore Wind Farm. | PA Mr Stark, a former chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, stressed that 'no single project throws us of course,' and said the Ørsted decision had given the government fresh impetus. 'If anything it's strengthened our resolve that we need a mission around this stuff to get it moving, and I do think we've got some very good tools in the box, which we'll bring out shortly,' he added. Mr Stark, a former director of energy and climate change at the Scottish Government, said that after feeling 'gloomy' following the Hornsea 4 announcement, he travelled to Inverness to visit offshore wind projects, an experience which left him 'full of renewed conviction that this should be a guiding mission for this country.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Leader Live
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
How to get tickets to Capital's Summertime Ball 2025
The summer event will return to Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 15 and big stars are expected to join the lineup. Each year, the lineup is announced gradually on Capital, building the excitement for music fans across the UK. In previous years, big names in music have performed at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, including the likes of Kylie Minogue, Niall Horan, Jonas Brothers and more. A post shared by Capital (@capitalofficial) Capital listeners will find out the lineup live on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29. The show will also be streamed live for fans on Global Player. Capital Breakfast's Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby said: 'We cannot wait for Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard to be back! It's the UK's biggest summer party and this year's line-up is absolutely huge. 'The atmosphere, the anthems, the energy, it is going to be unreal. Make sure you are listening to Capital Breakfast on Monday and Tuesday to find out the Ballers joining us at Wembley!' If you want to be in the crowd for this year's Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, here's how you can get tickets. Fans will need to download Global Player, the official Capital app, on their smartphone or tablet from the Apple app store or Google Play app store – it's free to sign up. Recommended reading: When is Eurovision 2025? Dates for semi-finals and final and how to watch in UK The best Spotify features you can try from Pet Playlist to Instafest Capital listeners who are logged into Global Player will get exclusive pre-sale access to tickets from 9am on Tuesday, April 29. You can get 10% off pre-sale tickets when you pay with your Barclaycard or Barclays Premier Card (via Barclaycard Entertainment or the Global Player link). Tickets will go on general sale at 9am on Wednesday, April 30 on Global Player.
South Wales Argus
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
How to get tickets to Capital's Summertime Ball 2025
The summer event will return to Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 15 and big stars are expected to join the lineup. Each year, the lineup is announced gradually on Capital, building the excitement for music fans across the UK. In previous years, big names in music have performed at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, including the likes of Kylie Minogue, Niall Horan, Jonas Brothers and more. When is Capital's Summertime Ball lineup revealed? Capital listeners will find out the lineup live on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29. The show will also be streamed live for fans on Global Player. Capital Breakfast's Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby said: 'We cannot wait for Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard to be back! It's the UK's biggest summer party and this year's line-up is absolutely huge. 'The atmosphere, the anthems, the energy, it is going to be unreal. Make sure you are listening to Capital Breakfast on Monday and Tuesday to find out the Ballers joining us at Wembley!' How to get tickets to Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard If you want to be in the crowd for this year's Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, here's how you can get tickets. Fans will need to download Global Player, the official Capital app, on their smartphone or tablet from the Apple app store or Google Play app store – it's free to sign up. Recommended reading: Capital listeners who are logged into Global Player will get exclusive pre-sale access to tickets from 9am on Tuesday, April 29. You can get 10% off pre-sale tickets when you pay with your Barclaycard or Barclays Premier Card (via Barclaycard Entertainment or the Global Player link). Tickets will go on general sale at 9am on Wednesday, April 30 on Global Player.
Rhyl Journal
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
How to get tickets to Capital's Summertime Ball 2025
The summer event will return to Wembley Stadium on Sunday, June 15 and big stars are expected to join the lineup. Each year, the lineup is announced gradually on Capital, building the excitement for music fans across the UK. In previous years, big names in music have performed at Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, including the likes of Kylie Minogue, Niall Horan, Jonas Brothers and more. A post shared by Capital (@capitalofficial) Capital listeners will find out the lineup live on Capital Breakfast with Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby on Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29. The show will also be streamed live for fans on Global Player. Capital Breakfast's Jordan North, Chris Stark and Siân Welby said: 'We cannot wait for Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard to be back! It's the UK's biggest summer party and this year's line-up is absolutely huge. 'The atmosphere, the anthems, the energy, it is going to be unreal. Make sure you are listening to Capital Breakfast on Monday and Tuesday to find out the Ballers joining us at Wembley!' If you want to be in the crowd for this year's Capital's Summertime Ball with Barclaycard, here's how you can get tickets. Fans will need to download Global Player, the official Capital app, on their smartphone or tablet from the Apple app store or Google Play app store – it's free to sign up. Recommended reading: When is Eurovision 2025? Dates for semi-finals and final and how to watch in UK The best Spotify features you can try from Pet Playlist to Instafest Capital listeners who are logged into Global Player will get exclusive pre-sale access to tickets from 9am on Tuesday, April 29. You can get 10% off pre-sale tickets when you pay with your Barclaycard or Barclays Premier Card (via Barclaycard Entertainment or the Global Player link). Tickets will go on general sale at 9am on Wednesday, April 30 on Global Player.
