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Daily Record
30-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Wishaw business owner reflects on being part of hit BBC series
Declan Connor and his company, Property Improvement Bros, were of the businesses who offered their time and expertise providing the exterior cleaning services for the home during the DIY SOS episode which was filmed at a property near Glasgow. A Wishaw man has revealed his experience of being part of hit BBC series DIY SOS. Declan Connor and his company, Property Improvement Bros, were of the businesses who offered their time and expertise providing the exterior cleaning services for the home during the episode which was filmed at a property near Glasgow. Declan's company provides exterior pressure washing, gutter cleaning, lawn mowing, hedge trimming, and garden tidy-ups and he was delighted to play a small part in the dream makeover. He said: 'With so many trades in and out during the build, it was important to ensure the outside looked as good as the incredible work done on the inside. 'Our team helped bring the exterior back to life, making it feel like a fresh start for the family. 'While I can't share details about their personal story until the episode airs, I can say it left a lasting impact on me. It reminded me how powerful community support can be. 'Being part of DIY SOS is, without question, one of the proudest moments of my career. I've already reached out to volunteer on future episodes — wherever they may be. 'I'm grateful for the opportunity to give back and excited to continue supporting more families in need.' Starting out as a van boy, Declan worked his way up to earn his Class 2 and then Class 1 license before claiming to find his 'true calling' — helping people take pride in their homes. He launched Property Improvement Bros a few years ago, and earlier this year, he made the leap to go fully self-employed and dedicate myself entirely to the business. Declan added: 'Since making that decision, the business has gone from strength to strength. We've been busier than ever, with new clients coming in regularly through word of mouth and social media. 'It's been incredible to see how quickly things have grown once I was able to give it my full attention. I now have big plans for the future of Property Improvement Bros, and I'm committed to building a trusted name in exterior cleaning across the region.' *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
BBC News
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Son to finally return home after 'unbelievable' DIY SOS rebuild
The family of a disabled teenager who can finally leave hospital after his home in Lancashire was transformed by the BBC's DIY SOS team has said the end result was "unbelievable". Daniel Flemen has been living in hospital in Manchester for nearly three years after a life-saving operation to remove a brain tumour left him severely eight days of working, the house in Freckleton has been renovated by the team at DIY SOS, who will feature the 16-year-old's story in full in a programme in 2026."It's an emotional day for everyone," his uncle Mark Rigby said, after hundreds of tradespeople, suppliers and volunteers worked on the family home in Lancashire. He said the bungalow is "100% changed, it's like night and day" and "now it's totally functional for Daniel to come home".Speaking just before the finished project was unveiled, he said there will be "a lot of tears".Mr Rigby said: "Every single room's been affected with everyone working until four o'clock in the morning."It's unbelievable what's happened." The DIY SOS team said a record number of people turned up to work on the first day of the rebuild eight days designer, Gaby Blackman, said: "It was an impossible job, it wasn't really achievable on paper, and they've done it."Daniel is coming home all because of these guys and their talent, hard work and commitment, I'm so proud of everyone."What a week and what absolute heroes, every single one of them." Paul Taylor, from Burnley, has been camping overnight to work on the house."I've been fine in a caravan," he said, "but there's other blokes in tents who've not been so good, with soggy boots and socks at the end of the tent."He said he has done "loads of lifting and shifting" so that "whatever the trades have needed, we've brought to them and whatever they didn't need, we've taken away". Bricklayer Ian McDonald travelled down to help from Lytham St Annes, and said he got involved because "it's nice to give something back". "A lot of people have put a lot of work in behind the scenes that you don't see, like lads on diggers putting in footings, or teams of people just forming lines and passing stuff, it's been great."As the project ended he said he was feeling "emotional and proud". "Having your family all together is a massive thing," he said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
DIY SOS starts work to end disabled teen's three-year hospital stay
Efforts by the BBC's DIY SOS to help a severely disabled teenager finally return home to his family after three years in hospital get underway Flemen had a life-saving operation to remove a brain tumour when he was 13, but it left him needing round-the clock ventilation in hospital in DIY SOS team plan to make adaptions to his home in Freckleton in Lancashire so Daniel, who is slowly recovering, can be reunited with his family. His father Nigel Flemen said his son had "not stopped smiling" since he heard that Nick Knowles and his team are coming to help him move back home. DIY SOS is a long-running TV series that features a team of builders and volunteers coming together to help families in need by renovating their homes. Daniel father said welcoming his son home would "mean the world" to the family, which has been travelling to and from Manchester for years. Daniel, now 16, went to a GP in October 2022 with flu-like symptoms and a sore throat, and he was later sent to Blackpool Victoria Hospital for tests, including a CT family were told Daniel had a mass on his brain that was probably a tumour, a diagnosis that was later confirmed at the Royal Manchester Children's had a stroke during a 12-hour emergency operation to save his life, which left him unresponsive and in intensive care for three months. Mr Flemen said the DIY SOS team will have a "huge job" converting the house for his return. He said: "Extensions are required, more accommodation for the family, landscaping to make the drive, the front and the rear of the house accessible. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Scottish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Nick Knowles' wife Katie reveals truth about why she looked so ‘disinterested' at six-figure wedding after bride shaming
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NICK Knowles' new wife Katie has hit back after bride shamers slammed her for looking "disinterested" at their six-figure wedding. The DIY SOS star tied the knot with Katie, who's 27 years his junior, at an Essex stately home last month, before they celebrated their marriage on a £2k a day honeymoon yacht. 6 Nick Knowles' new wife Katie found herself bride-shamed after sharing a video of herself and her husband on their wedding day Credit: tiktok/@katieaknowles 6 She was trying to draw attention to how lovingly Nick was looking at her Credit: tiktok/@katieaknowles 6 But people were more interested in her lack of eye contact, and her "disinterested" look Credit: tiktok/@katieaknowles 6 But Katie hit back at the cruel comments, as she insisted she was just nervous and desperate not to ruin her make-up as she walked down the aisle Credit: Instagram Despite being back at home now, Katie is still enjoying reliving her special day, and took to TikTok to share a video of Nick's emotional reaction to her walking down the aisle. "When he looks at you like this..." she wrote over the top. In the clip, Katie was seen looking stunning in a white dress with unusual blue detailing, as she walked down to meet Nick, who had opted for a powder pink tux for his big day. The 62-year-old appeared overcome with emotion as he greeted Katie at the altar with a kiss. And the pair were then seen waiting to exchange their vows. "Walking up the aisle to the man who said he wouldn't cry… and completely failed," Katie wrote in the caption. However, a lot of comments pointed out that while Nick couldn't stop staring giddily at his soon-to-be wife, Katie seemed to be struggling to make eye contact with her man. "She doesn't look interested," one wrote. "Did she really want to marry him?" another questioned. "I thought the same," a third commented. We just tied the knot at Glastonbury in front of 500 strangers - I wore a £27 Shein dress & we saved £20K on the DJ too "He keeps looking at her wistfully but she looks as if she didn't want to be there….strange…." someone else said. "Looks like she's ready to go home lol," another added. "She doesn't look at him and looks like she doesn't want to be there," someone else said. "Well you look very unhappy," another insisted. "Yeah I'm getting 'I'm being forced into this' vibes from her," someone else cruelly wrote. "Awww she's the most unhappy bride I've ever seen and I hate that for her if it was just nerves," another said. Wedding makeup do's and dont's Paige Williams, Founder & CEO of the iconic makeup brand shared her tips. DO: Go timeless over trendy We all love a trend babe, but for your wedding day? Let's keep it classic. Think soft glam, radiant skin, neutral tones with a pop of sparkle - You want to look back in ten years and still be obsessed with your glam. Classic never goes out of style. DON'T: Try something totally new Your wedding day is not the time to switch it up with neon liner or completely new brows babe. You want to feel like you, just the most elevated, glowing version. Stick to what you know makes you feel confident and gorgeous. DO: Prioritise long-wear formulas Your wedding is a marathon, not a sprint. You're not just walking down the aisle, you're dancing, hugging, crying, and posing all day long. You need makeup that's in it for the long haul. Go for waterproof, transfer-proof & cry-proof products. Your face needs to slay from 'I do' to the last dance and be able to handle those happy tears. DON'T: Overload your base Babes, less is more. You want coverage, not cake. Go for that breathable, buildable base that lets your real skin glow through. You're aiming for flawless, not flat. Trust me, your photos will thank you. DO: Book a trial Non-negotiable. Whether you're DIY-ing your glam or booking a MUA, a trial is your makeup dress rehearsal. Test it in daylight, take selfies, wear it for hours. It's the only way to know it'll hit just right on the day. DON'T: Forget your neck & chest Don't stop the glam at your jawline, babe. Blend that foundation, bronzer and glow down to your neck and chest, we're going for seamless, snatched and sculpted from every angle. You're the main event, let it show. "It's 10 seconds of video out of an entire 13 hour day meant to be about the way he looks at me," Katie hit back. "I was so nervous, every time I saw him crying I started and I had a full face of make up. "I wanted to stay on my face for more than just the first hour of the day!" "God forbid someone is nervous on their wedding day in front of people," she added in response to another comment, while saying to someone else that she gave "no f**ks" about the criticism. And there were also those in the comments who defended Katie. "I didn't look at my husband either when saying my vows as I didn't want to cry," one wrote. Looks like she wants to go home! TikTok commenter "We've been married for 20 years. I wouldn't read too much into it!" "Ffs folk read so much into things," another added. "If they make each other happy then leave them be. Getting married in front of a room of people and cameras is nerve wracking. "Wishing you guys all the best." "Finally a bride as nervous as I was on my wedding day," a third commented. "Someone came up to me after and said 'you looked so stern'. "It made me so sad because it was one of the happiest moments for me but yes I was nervous and hate being the centre of attention." 6 Their honeymoon on board a yacht set Nick and his wife back £2k a day Credit: nickknowles/Instagram
The Irish Sun
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Nick Knowles' wife Katie reveals truth about why she looked so ‘disinterested' at six-figure wedding after bride shaming
NICK Knowles' new wife Katie has hit back after bride shamers slammed her for looking "disinterested" at their six-figure wedding. The DIY SOS star tied the knot with Katie, who's 27 years his junior, at an Essex stately home last month, before they celebrated their marriage on a £2k a day honeymoon yacht. 6 Nick Knowles' new wife Katie found herself bride-shamed after sharing a video of herself and her husband on their wedding day Credit: tiktok/@katieaknowles 6 She was trying to draw attention to how lovingly Nick was looking at her Credit: tiktok/@katieaknowles 6 But people were more interested in her lack of eye contact, and her "disinterested" look Credit: tiktok/@katieaknowles 6 But Katie hit back at the cruel comments, as she insisted she was just nervous and desperate not to ruin her make-up as she walked down the aisle Credit: Instagram Despite being back at home now, Katie is still enjoying reliving her special day, and took to "When he looks at you like this..." she wrote over the top. In the clip, Katie was seen looking stunning in a white dress with unusual blue detailing, as she walked down to meet Nick, who had opted for a powder pink tux for his big day. The 62-year-old appeared overcome with emotion as he greeted Katie at the altar with a kiss. Read more Wedding stories And the pair were then seen waiting to exchange their vows. "Walking up the aisle to the man who said he wouldn't cry… and completely failed," Katie wrote in the caption. However, a lot of comments pointed out that while Nick couldn't stop staring giddily at his soon-to-be wife, Katie seemed to be struggling to make eye contact with her man. "She doesn't look interested," one wrote. Most read in Celebrity "Did she really want to marry him?" another questioned. "I thought the same," a third commented. We just tied the knot at Glastonbury in front of 500 strangers - I wore a £27 Shein dress & we saved £20K on the DJ too "He keeps looking at her wistfully but she looks as if she didn't want to be there….strange…." someone else said. "Looks like she's ready to go home lol," another added. "She doesn't look at him and looks like she doesn't want to be there," someone else said. "Well you look very unhappy," another insisted. "Yeah I'm getting 'I'm being forced into this' vibes from her," someone else cruelly wrote. "Awww she's the most unhappy bride I've ever seen and I hate that for her if it was just nerves," another said. Wedding makeup do's and dont's Paige Williams, Founder & CEO of the iconic makeup brand shared her tips. DO: Go timeless over trendy We all love a trend babe, but for your wedding day? Let's keep it classic. Think soft glam, radiant skin, neutral tones with a pop of sparkle - You want to look back in ten years and still be obsessed with your glam. Classic never goes out of style. DON'T: Try something totally new Your wedding day is not the time to switch it up with neon liner or completely new brows babe. You want to feel like you, just the most elevated, glowing version. Stick to what you know makes you feel confident and gorgeous. DO: Prioritise long-wear formulas Your wedding is a marathon, not a sprint. You're not just walking down the aisle, you're dancing, hugging, crying, and posing all day long. You need makeup that's in it for the long haul. Go for waterproof, transfer-proof & cry-proof products. Your face needs to slay from 'I do' to the last dance and be able to handle those happy tears. DON'T: Overload your base Babes, less is more. You want coverage, not cake. Go for that breathable, buildable base that lets your real skin glow through. You're aiming for flawless, not flat. Trust me, your photos will thank you. DO: Book a trial Non-negotiable. Whether you're DIY-ing your glam or booking a MUA, a trial is your makeup dress rehearsal. Test it in daylight, take selfies, wear it for hours. It's the only way to know it'll hit just right on the day. DON'T: Forget your neck & chest Don't stop the glam at your jawline, babe. Blend that foundation, bronzer and glow down to your neck and chest, we're going for seamless, snatched and sculpted from every angle. You're the main event, let it show. "It's 10 seconds of video out of an entire 13 hour day meant to be about the way he looks at me," Katie hit back. "I was so nervous, every time I saw him crying I started and I had a full face of make up. "I wanted to stay on my face for more than just the first hour of the day!" "God forbid someone is nervous on their wedding day in front of people," she added in response to another comment, while saying to someone else that she gave "no f**ks" about the criticism. And there were also those in the comments who defended Katie. "I didn't look at my husband either when saying my vows as I didn't want to cry," one wrote. Looks like she wants to go home! TikTok commenter "We've been married for 20 years. I wouldn't read too much into it!" "Ffs folk read so much into things," another added. "If they make each other happy then leave them be. Getting married in front of a room of people and cameras is nerve wracking. "Wishing you guys all the best." "Finally a bride as nervous as I was on my wedding day," a third commented. "Someone came up to me after and said 'you looked so stern'. "It made me so sad because it was one of the happiest moments for me but yes I was nervous and hate being the centre of attention." 6 Their honeymoon on board a yacht set Nick and his wife back £2k a day Credit: nickknowles/Instagram 6 There's 27 years between Nick and Katie, who started dating back in 2021 Credit: Getty
