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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Campaigner rescues teenager from Itchen Bridge dressed as cone
A suicide prevention campaigner has rescued a girl from the top of the Itchen Bridge. Danny Carter, 35, was on the bridge as part of a suicide prevention campaign. Shortly after 5pm today a girl was seen climbing onto the railings of the bridge before the celebrity hairstylist sprinted across the road and bear hugged the teen, pulling her to safety. READ MORE: Hampshire police arrived at the scene moments later and the 17-year-old was taken to police custody. Speaking to the Echo moments after the heroic rescue, Danny said: "I was walking up to do the awareness just literally this evening for fun. "It was to try and raise some awareness, have a little bit of a laugh to say thank you for everything that [supporters] have done. "I'm walking up and I see in my distance someone walking backwards and forwards. "With that kind of walk, you know they're thinking so I intervene, I run across and as I've got not even half way across this road, she's got on top of the railings. "I just bear hugged her to the ground — and I'm dressed as a traffic cone. "It's every day and this is why I've said for the last fortnight, the patrols need to be here. "It upsets me to see that a young girl of 17 thought that was her only way out. READ MORE: Itchen Bridge lined with suicide prevention campaigners "All it takes is two people to patrol this bridge rather than two people patrolling the city centre looking for fag butts on the floor. "It's horrific. I'm so sorry, it was meant to be fun." Danny is in the process of raising money on GoFundMe, where he hopes to open a mobile coffee shop created out of a renovated shipping container, called Coffee Mate, beside the Itchen Bridge where people will have access to drink and snacks and a warm place to sit. He added: "I want to get as much awareness as possible that we need this her. Today we have reached our £5,000 target." Contact Jo@ or call 116 123 for support
Daily Record
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Wishaw man Danny encourages locals to zip slide over River Clyde for Maggie's Lanarkshire
The event at the Riverside Museum, running from 9am to 3pm, will feature many inspiring centre visitors from Maggie's Lanarkshire and Forth Valley. A Wishaw man is one of several Lanarkshire locals encouraging daredevils the zip slide over the River Clyde for Maggie's Lanarkshire. On Saturday, August 30, supporters at Maggie's cancer charity are taking part in the incredible Zip Slide the Clyde event, soaring 100ft high and 1245ft along Glasgow's iconic cityscape to raise money for their centres in Lanarkshire and Forth Valley. The event at the Riverside Museum, running from 9am to 3pm, will feature many inspiring centre visitors from Maggie's Lanarkshire and Forth Valley. One centre visitor from Maggie's Lanarkshire, 63-year-old Danny King, has been promoting the event within his local area of Wishaw. Danny said he is proud to support Maggie's and is an advocate for the centre in Lanarkshire. He said: 'They (Maggie's) are helpful to those who are going through a cancer journey, and you are made to feel part of the wider Maggie's family. 'As soon as you enter you are met with kind people who go out of their way to support, comfort, and direct you to the appropriate help that you require.' Danny is an incredible supporter of Maggie's Lanarkshire, raising money through his festive dress up as Santa Clause at Christmas events in the Lanarkshire area. This year, he has continued his efforts to find ways to fundraise for Maggie's Lanarkshire throughout the year and has been named Lanarkshire's 'Summer Santa' by Centre Fundraising Organiser, Kerry-Anne Lang. Danny has previously participated in a Zip Slide event when he was 16 years old, stating that he 'really enjoyed it' and telling those who are considering taking part 'to go for it, it's for a great cause'. Centre visitor Laura McCourt, 41, from South Lanarkshire has also decided to take part in the Zip Slide the Clyde event in honour of her Mum and to support Maggie's Lanarkshire. Despite her fear of heights, Laura is determined to complete the Zip Slide the Clyde challenge. She said 'I'm certainly not someone who likes to live outside my comfort zone, that's for sure! But when I saw the call for Zip Slide volunteers, I knew it was the perfect way to say a huge 'thank you' to Maggie's for the incredible support they've given me.' In August 2024, following what they thought was a routine scan for a minor pain, Laura's mum was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer - completely symptomless until then. Laura said that she had tried to cope with the news of her mum's diagnosis on her own, but her best friend urged and pushed her to go to Maggie's Lanarkshire for support. She added: 'I was met with nothing but kindness. I spoke with a nurse specialist who listened, offered reassurance, and made me feel less alone. 'I've been having regular therapy sessions with one of their specialist psychologists ever since, helping me to process what's happening and slowly build a sense of calm again.' Since Maggie's opened its first centre in 1996, the charity has developed a programme of support that is proven to help people with cancer, as well as family and friends, take back control. Maggie's professional staff include psychologists, cancer support specialists and benefits advisors. Lorrie Cameron, Centre Head at Maggie's Lanarkshire said: 'Maggie's relies entirely on voluntary donations from individuals and the local community to enable our professional team to provide specialist cancer support, psychological support and benefits advice for everyone who needs it.' If you have any questions about the zip slide event, get in touch with the team at Maggie's Lanarkshire. The spaces are filling up quickly, with a limited number remaining. If you would like to take part click here. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Mail
18 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Woman who lost astonishing 22 STONE without weight loss jabs reveals why she's not embarrassed about her saggy skin in swimsuits
An Instagram weight-loss guru who shed an astonishing 22 stone has revealed why she's proud to wear a swimsuit this summer—despite being left with dramatic amounts of excess skin after her transformation. Lexi Reed, 34, who lives in Indiana with her husband Danny, gained 1.2 million followers on her Instagram account @fatgirlfedup after sharing her journey. In a recent interview, she said that although she's now 'covered in loose skin', she refuses to hide her body—and wears her swimsuit with pride. Lexi lost the weight after tipping the scales at 34st 9lbs. Even after undergoing skin removal surgery in 2018, a significant amount of loose skin remained. Her legs are also marked by varicose veins, scars and firm white or yellow bumps caused by a rare, potentially life-threatening condition called calciphylaxis. The illness, which prevents her from swimming—something she once loved—causes deposits to build up in blood vessels, leading to clots, ulcers and in some cases, death. But Lexi said: 'All those things tell a story of the battles I've faced and won.' She added that at her heaviest, when she felt like 'a prisoner in my own body', she wasn't worried about loose skin—she was worried she wouldn't live to see her 30th birthday. It wasn't until 2016 that she began her dramatic weight-loss transformation, prompted by a friend who challenged her to 30 days of exercise, along with no takeaways, alcohol, soda or cheat meals. The challenge proved to be the motivation she needed. Within the first month— without the help of weight-loss jabs—she lost more than a stone (23lbs), and went on to shed the rest over the following two years. 'I lost all my weight with diet and exercise,' Ms Reed said. 'No meal plan, no trainer, no surgery and no medication. '[I'm] fighting for my health and this new healthy lifestyle daily because I never want to go back to being almost 500lbs. 'I love this body for all it's done for me and despite any skin or scars, I'm just so grateful to be healthy, happy and alive every single day.' Although she admits it's difficult not being able to swim, Ms Reed says she's simply 'making the best' of her situation. In a recent Instagram post, that has received over 19,000 likes, she said: 'My journey hasn't been easy, but I'm so grateful every day to still be here fighting to be the best version of me. 'I'm grateful to still be alive despite any scar, skin, or calcium that I've been left with & I'll take fighting this one wound any day over 30!' The comment section was flooded with supportive comments from social media users praising her body positivity. One user wrote: 'Wow you heroin!!! I love that you love your body because you have survived.' A second user commented: 'I applaud you and am so proud of you for making yourself vulnerable and educating people.' Meanwhile another user wrote: 'I also had calciphylaxis on both sides of my legs. That was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt in my life.' In a supportive comment, her husband also wrote: 'I'll never forget when the doctor came in and diagnosed you with this disease, and all of the emotions that we felt.
ITV News
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Jo Good reveals the fifties fashion trends that are making a comeback!
Get ready for poodle skirts, polka dots and pink ladies bomber jackets... fifties fashion is back! Jo Good's helping us embrace our inner Danny and Sandy and turning back the clock for the ultimate masterclass in fifties fashion trends live from Rydell High. Advertisement. We earn commission from some links on this page. When you click on a link, our affiliate partner sets cookies - you can opt out here. Our full disclosure notice is here. Prices correct at time of publication. £39.50, M&S £18, New Look Gold Tone Interlinked Hoop Doorknocker Earrings £6.99, New Look JADE: Medallion Printed Satin Scarf £8, TU @ Sainsbury's The Edit Knit Vest £20, Primark The Edit High Waisted Midi Skirt £20, Primark Beige Raffia Mini Tote Cross Body Bag £26, River Island Beige Faux Suede Slingback Buckle Court Heels £42, River Island Cream and Gold Stud Earrings £19, Betty and Biddy 2pk Wrist Cuffs £4, Primark LEE: Regular Fit Cotton Rich Textured Shirt £35, M&S Regular Fit Suit trousers £44.99, H&M ASOS DESIGN loafers in burgundy and white leather £45, ASOS Vintage-Effect leather belt £35.99, Zara Square Framed sunglasses £1.50, Primark JO'S LOOK: White Tie Front Short Sleeve Shirt £42, Next Red/White Gingham Authentic Denim Cropped Capri Jeans £36, NextShoes£35.99, Mango (available in-store) Oversized Disc Earrings £14, M&S Tomato Placement Satin Square Scarf £11, Next
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Danny Dyer DOUBLES his millions in just three years after being left ‘skint' before career u-turn
DANNY Dyer has had a lot to be celebrating over 2025, with his business doubling in value within the space of a year. The TV favourite has amassed a £1.4million fortune at his private firm, Arty Bucco, across the last financial year – the most lucrative earnings of his career. 7 Danny Dyer has seen a string of hit shows including Mr Bigstuff and Rivals Credit: Sky UK LTD 7 Arty Bucco is run by Danny and wife Joanne Mas Credit: Getty 7 The actor has been stealing hearts as Freddie in Rivals Credit: Robert Viglasky New accounts filed at Companies House reveal the star was sitting on over £1.5million in assets before bills, holding £896,857 in ready cash, £153,000 in investments and £483,182 worth of monies due in. Dyer's cash mountain is a staggering £712,221 up on the year before. It tops off an incredible year for the star, who took home his first ever Bafta for Sky comedy Mr Bigstuff, as well as seeing massive success with And it looks like it's only set to continue, with a new documentary series seeing him invest in a caravan park with daughter Dani for a new documentary series set to rival Clarkson's Farm. READ MORE DANNY DYER A second season of Rivals – a 'bonkbuster' based on the novels of Jilly Cooper – is currently being filmed in Bristol, and the second season of Mr Bigstuff was released last week. His success comes after he's made conscious moves to ditch his East End hard nut persona to , causing a career u-turn, which has helped boost his bank balance. He also has a podcast, Live and Let Dyer, with Dani and wife Jo, and a Danny's riches include a £161,410 profit for 2025 - which works out at £3,104 per week, while his bills – reported at £155,804 – include £149,404 in taxation and social security. Most read in TV The figures were signed off by the former EastEnders star yesterday and span the year ended 31 January 2025, with the firm only employing two members of staff – thought to be Danny and his wife, Though their pay is not reported, the small print reveals that between them they owed the business £110,949 - £400,000 less than they did in 2024. Danny Dyer reveals he was 'off his nut' on drugs during 'f***ing dark' EastEnders filming and slams 's**t' soap scripts Dyer set up the business – whose activities are listed as 'motion picture, video and television production' back in 2015 alongside Joanne. Since then it has seen a strong and steady increase, earning his first £500,000 in 2020 before passing the £1million mark three years later. It's a major improvement on his former company Old Mother Media, which was set up in 2010 and went bust just three years later. At the time, a statement of affairs signed off by Dyer reported £29,170 worth of debt – including £24,827 owned to HM Revenue and Customs. 7 Danny won his first Bafta this year after decades in the business Credit: Getty 7 Danny and Jo worked together to build the multi-million pound company Credit: Getty 7 The star remains beloved as EastEnders icon Mick Carter Credit: BBC 7 Danny has been growing his career over the past 30 years Credit: BBC
