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Daily Record
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Dear Coleen: My son cut me off after an ex-friend spun cruel lies about us
Dear Coleen A former friend has been telling my family that I've been badmouthing them to her, which is not true. I'm confused as to why she would do this because, as far as I know, I've done nothing to upset her, but because of her lies I've lost my lovely family. I've asked my three sons what I'm supposed to have done, but they won't tell me, so I can't fight my corner. My eldest son turned 65 a few weeks ago, but I wasn't invited to the celebrations – it was kept hush-hush from me, which was very hurtful. I'm 87 and could do without this stress at my age. I lost their dad just 18 months ago and have no one in the family here to help me. My only daughter lives in France and she's angry with her brothers. This former friend, who's caused all this trouble, often asked me about my family and would say how lucky I was to have such caring children around me. She has two boys and two girls, but said only one of the children speaks to her. I'd love your opinion on all of this. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Coleen says I think it's very disappointing that your family believed this woman and not you, and didn't even give you the opportunity to tell your side. And what's so frustrating is they won't tell you what this friend has said. They're basically ghosting you, which is horrible. It could be a case of good old-fashioned jealousy – maybe this friend was jealous that you had your children around you and she's messed it up for you. Now you're in the same situation as she is with only one of your kids talking to you. If you have no idea what it's all about then try writing to your family, explaining how hurt you feel and that you're baffled by how this all came about. They might not answer, but at least you'll feel like you've got it off your chest. You could ask your daughter to mediate too – maybe your sons would tell her what it's all about. I know she's in France, but maybe you could encourage her to visit over the summer. It's sad that it's just 18 months since you lost your husband, so I imagine your grief is still raw and you're still getting used to living and coping on your own. You can reach out to friends and local community groups for support and companionship. I understand how hard this is, not knowing what's been said and why you've been cut off. I had something similar with two friends, it tormented me for a long time because I had no clue what I'd done. I hope you get your answer and I hope your sons realise that whatever was said, it's not worth losing your mother over.
Daily Record
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Dear Coleen: I'm left picking up the pieces when my husband's selfish ex lies
Last week, her mum was meant to pick her up for the weekend, but she called at the last minute to say she wasn't well and needed to postpone. Dear Coleen I have a stepdaughter, who's 14 and lives with her dad and me, as her mum is unreliable, irresponsible and constantly lets her down. It's a sad situation because, despite the way her mother behaves, my stepdaughter still worships her and hangs on her every word. Last week, her mum was meant to pick her up for the weekend, but she called at the last minute to say she wasn't well and needed to postpone. Naturally, my stepdaughter was very upset, then to add salt to the wound we saw her mum on Instagram, out drinking with friends and clearly in perfect health. I was so angry, not just because of the lies, but because she didn't stop to think that her daughter would see these posts and be devastated. Maybe she just didn't care. It felt like the final straw to me. My stepdaughter was fine in the end with lots of TLC and we did a few fun things together over the weekend. But I wish my husband would be stronger with his ex. I get why he doesn't want to go there because she's difficult and he says his daughter is happy with us, which is the most important thing, and it's up to her mum to get herself together. I hate the chaos, though, and we're always the ones cancelling plans when she lets her down. She only thinks of herself. Please advise. Coleen says She does sounds selfish and thoughtless, which must be hard on her daughter. I do understand your husband's attitude, though. Maybe it's more important to him to keep the peace or at least keep things as amicable as possible because he doesn't want to risk upsetting his daughter more or risk an argument over where she should live. However, it is hard and frustrating for you as a stepparent, and it's horrible to see this child you care deeply about being hurt. I think it's OK to let your husband know what it feels like for you, too, being at the mercy of this woman and her chaotic life. Maybe he needs a reminder of the impact on you and how much you do for them. But it's wonderful that his daughter is living with you where she feels wanted and loved, and where she has so much more stability than she'd have with her own mum. You are obviously doing a great job and I think you just need to hear that sometimes. And when your stepdaughter does go to stay with her mum, friends or grandparents, make sure you use the time to do something nice as a couple to get a proper break. What I'm sure of is that your stepdaughter appreciates you and she'll appreciate you even more when she's a bit older and realises how much you've helped her.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coleen Nolan 'reeling' at Loose Women cull as stars 'fight for their jobs'
One of Loose Women's most beloved presenters, Coleen Nolan, is said to be 'blindsided' by the revelation of huge changes to the show which she has been a part of for 25 years Amid reported slumps in viewing figures, it was revealed last week that ITV is set to cut jobs and slash budgets of Britain's biggest daytime shows – including Good Morning Britain, Lorraine, Loose Women and This Morning. And, according to one PR expert, as OK! reports, the shock move could signal 'the end of daytime TV'. The unexpected cuts at ITV Studios, which produces all four shows, mean that over 220 of 440 staff involved will lose their jobs. Morning chat show Lorraine, fronted by Lorraine Kelly, will see the most drastic changes – as it's to be reduced from an hour-long show to just 30 minutes and will go on-air for 30 weeks a year, rather than 52. But Loose Women, featuring some of our favourite daytime presenters, will also take quite the hit. Remaining at the same running time it will, however, only be shown for 30 weeks a year when the changes come in next January. One of the show's standout stars, who has been a part of the famous panel since its inception, is Coleen Nolan – and according to a source, the 60-year-old, who split from her boyfriend of three years, Michael Jones last year, is reeling from the news. A source claims!, ' Coleen is particularly upset about the whole thing and feels shocked and blindsided. She's lost her sister recently and it's been a very tough year – so this is even more devastating news. 'She's worried about her work going forward as someone who has always really relied on Loose Women, it's her main income so it's a big blow. She was one of the first Loose Women and she's always thought it would go on forever. The Loose Women ladies are all gutted. They love the show and are really dedicated to it.' Blackpool-born Coleen has been on the Loose Women panel since the show started 25 years ago – and has been making audiences laugh and cry ever since, with frank discussions on relationship woes and cheeky sex revelations. But she's also brought fans with her as she opened up about everything from her divorces to parenting struggles, and losing sister Bernie in 2013 aged just 52, then in January this year, big sister Linda at 65, following their battles with cancer. The mum-of-three revealed last year, 'I'll be with Loose Women as long as they want me, or as long as it is on air, because I love it and I'd really miss it. It's been the constant in my life for 24 years – why would I want to give that up?'. PR expert Lynn Carratt says, 'What's happening is brutal – it could spell the beginning of the end for daytime TV as we know it. And we could see more on-screen talent resign because of this.' She adds, 'Obviously, it's devastating for the staff losing their jobs – but what does it mean for the presenters? Each of the LW presenters will, naturally, be competing now for more airtime.' Lynn also believes there could well be a change in which panellists we see more or less of, come next year. 'Will it mean we see less of our favourites, such as Coleen, on the screen? Will TV bosses go for the newer, younger panellists more to attract a younger audience – such as GK Barry, Frankie Bridge, Olivia Attwood – a trend towards revamping the show? Ultimately the daytime presenters will not be happy with these changes. And they'll be sad for the behind-the-scenes production staff who are leaving." 'Loose Women has been running for many years and these shows do eventually need a new lease of life. Audiences get bored. But no doubt, these changes will cause tension between the women, over who gets picked to join the panel.' Last year there was already talk that ITV was tightening its belt and flagship daytime shows were reportedly in 'crisis talks'. Denise Welch recently told the Mirror before the latest changes were announced, 'When Loose Women first started, it was never a staple of the daytime schedules like it is now. It was on for three months, off for three months. Then another programme came along and notched it down to half an hour, which the racing still does – but we've got our place.' The Waterloo Road actress added, 'There's life in these old girls yet. Older women's voices are so important, and I'm very proud to be a part of a show that continues to celebrate that.' A spokesperson for ITV said of the latest move that it was not related to the performance of any of its shows, but about centralising its national news-gathering production in one place and investing resources into high-profile shows such as Mr Bates vs The Post Office and big sporting events like the football World Cup.
Irish Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish priest who said Wayne Rooney's wedding Mass recalls Goodison Park memories
An Irish priest, who was flown to Italy by Wayne Rooney to be his wedding priest, has bid a fond farewell to Everton's Goodison Park and has given his blessing to the club's new stadium. Fr Edward Quinn told the Irish Mirror about his favourite moments at the famous ground dubbed the Grand Old Lady and his memories of going to matches with the Rooney family and seeing Wayne score his wonder-goal, aged only 16 and still on a youth contract, against Arsenal in the Premier League in 2002. He said: "I have lots of good memories from Goodison, down through the years. I loved going there, it was great and the Rooney family connection was great. I remember Wayne coming through as a young lad. He was on the bench a lot at the start and then there was the famous time that he came on against Arsenal. He scored that wonderful goal and I was glad to be there for it. I'll never forget that day. The score was 1-1 and the crowd knew that Wayne was on the bench. "They kept singing his name, calling for him to come on. The manager David Moyes eventually sent him on [in the 80th minute], just a few days before his 17th birthday. He was hardly on the pitch when he shot. It was a colossal strike [in the 89th minute] and beat the England goalie David Seaman." He added: "He was only a boy, probably only on £20 a week at the time. But he was a very confident boy that he could do things like and take on that kind of a shot. It was a happy day." Fr Ned (85) is a long-time Rooney family friend who was flown to Italy in 2008 to marry Wayne (39) and Coleen (39) - who are both from Irish-emigrant families - and later Christened their children. He said: "I went to the games at Goodison with Coleen's dad Tony too. It was always great to see Wayne and I think now he is doing well in punditry. "He was a very shy lad and hated the cameras, and I remember he was so quiet in front of the cameras at a press conference when he signed professional forms with Everton [in 2003]. But he has become more confident now about speaking in public, which shows his maturity." Fr Ned added: "Wayne's first car was a convertible Kia and he parked it outside our St Theresa's Church, where I was parish priest, near Goodison while he was at Mass with Coleen and the family. When he went out to the car, a crowd had gathered and they all cheered when Wayne got into the car and put down the hood." Fr Ned, who is now a priest in Darndale, Co Dublin, became friends with Wayne and Coleen's Irish-emigrant families when he was sent from Ireland to their parish in Liverpool decades ago. Wayne's grandparents Billy Murray and his wife Patricia Fitzsimons - who got her name due to her birth on St Patrick's Day - were both born in Ireland and honeymooned in Bray, Co Wicklow, while Coleen's dad Tony's grandfather came from Co Mayo. Fr Ned knew Wayne and Coleen as children, was their wedding priest in Portofino, and Christened their three boys. Coleen's parents stayed with Fr Ned in Darndale when he said a special anniversary Mass for their adopted daughter Rosie, who died on January 5, 2013, following a long illness with Rett syndrome. He has been a regular at private Rooney family functions and texted his personal congratulations to Wayne when the Everton and Manchester United legend became United's all-time top goalscorer in January 2017. Thousands of Everton fans packed the streets to say a final farewell to Goodison when the club played its last Premier League home game on May 18 and won 2-0 against Southampton. The club is due to move into their new Bramley-Moore Dock ground called the Hill Dickinson Stadium for next season – when Fr Ned hopes to return for a "private blessing". He told the Irish Mirror: "I'm looking forward to seeing the new stadium. I won't be involved in a formal blessing when it opens because I am based now in Darndale. But I hope to get over and maybe I'll give it a private blessing. We need a lot of blessings at the moment, but we did manage to finish above Manchester United."
Daily Record
22-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Dear Coleen: 'My family is at war and they are ganging up on me and my daughter'
Dear Coleen I have a very strained relationship with my mother and one of my brothers, which makes things difficult in the family. Despite what's going on with the adults, I've always made a big effort to make sure they both still have a relationship with my daughter. On the other hand, my brother will never allow me to see his kids. It's frustrating because every time I feel like I'm starting to get somewhere with my mother, something is said or done to undo all the progress. I'm struggling to convey to her how ostracised I feel from the rest of the family. Whenever I start a conversation with my mum and try to explain things from my side, she just gets so defensive, so the whole thing feels utterly pointless. I still feel so hurt that the entire family – except me and my daughter – spent the Christmas holiday together. And, of course, I feel especially bad for my daughter, who would have loved to spend Christmas with her cousins. I'm at a loss as to how to mend this fractured relationship. Is there anything you can suggest that might help? Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Coleen says OK, well, you haven't said what caused the falling out, so I'm wondering if this is hard for you to face up to or maybe you feel some guilt or denial around what happened. I wonder if you're a bit defensive, too, when you talk to your mum. Leaving the cause aside, I think it's hard for a parent when siblings fall out because you feel caught between a rock and hard place. You love all your children and don't want to take sides, but it could be down to family dynamics: maybe your brother has always been needier, or perhaps he's always been tricky to deal with, so she makes more of an effort to keep him happy. Look, it's horrible to feel you're the one being ostracised – I get it. If you're not getting anywhere talking to your mum, then put how you feel in a letter and let her think about it. Sometimes, a bit of space away from each other is useful. You have to say, 'I love you, but this situation is hurting me. I'll be here if you want to talk or if you need me'. Also, think about whether there's a friend or relative, who you all respect and trust, who could mediate. All your kids stand to lose out here in terms of relationships, which is something your mum and brother should think about. You've allowed your daughter to see her uncle, but I'm afraid you can't force him to do the same. The ball is in his court. I fell out with two of my sisters and we didn't speak for four years. Here's the thing – whatever we argued about seems so unimportant now and it definitely wasn't worth losing those years together.
