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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Moment King's Guard horse gives girl a 'kiss' after she makes sweet gesture
In the viral TikTok clip, the 'respectful' young girl is greeted with a sweet 'kiss' by a King's Guards horse outside St James' Palace in response to her kind gesture Sweet new footage shows the moment a horse from the King's Guard gives a girl a 'kiss' in reward for her kind gesture. In the viral clip, filmed outside St James' Palace, the youngster can be seen patiently approaching the King's Guard and his horse, with her mother close stood close behind her. Then, she leans over to the guard and places small amount of cash inside his boot, before returning to stand beside the post. A couple of seconds later, the horse moves turns towards the girl and gently presses its muzzle on top of her head - leaving her beaming with joy. After the video of the heartwarming interaction was posted on the TikTok fan channel royalguards_england21, many joked that the horse appeared to be 'thanking' the little girl for her small donation. One wrote: "The horse gave her a kiss!" Another commented: "And this is how you respectfully approach the guardsmen and horses." Someone else said "she's more respectful than most adults there", while a different user commented: "This is how it should be done - ask first then show complete respect. Well done young lady." Though the practice is not encouraged by Palace staff, with signs warning that it is dangerous to get too close to the horses, some tourists choose to leave pound notes inside the boots of mounted King's Guards as a thank-you gesture. Any cash left is collected for military charities. In March, charming footage showed the moment a King's Guard broke protocol to interact with a young blind boy. In a video, eight-year-old Amin is seen walking over to the foot guard while guided by a voice off-camera, and stamps his foot to salute the guard. In response the soldier - who is wearing his customary helmet - salutes the youngster back by stamping his foot. And in July 2023, a King's Guard was praised for posing with a man with Down's syndrome in another unusual breach of protocol. Mike van Erp, also known as YouTuber Cycling Mikey, said he had taken the youngster to get a photo at Buckingham Palace and had tried to stand close to the Guard - something which can sometimes see visitors given a stern telling-off Instead, the Guard moved nearer to the pair so they could get a better picture of the day at the Horse Guards Parade. As he walked away, Mike said: "What a nice man. What a cool thing to do."
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘It's all go' – Ireland AM host lifts lid on future plans including podcast and totally new career path
IRELAND AM star Eric Roberts has opened up on his exciting future plans - and fans can't keep up. The 3 Eric Roberts has been hosting the midweek and weekend Ireland AM shows since April 3 Eric recently became a first-time dad 3 Eric and his wife Niamh also announced they are building a home With over 747,000 followers on The 34-year-old told VIP Magazine that he hasn't been able to "fully commit" to Ireland AM as he has some plans coming over the summer time. However, the social media star gushed: "I'm kind of juggling between midweek and weekends . "I love both, it's such a fun place to work , it's a fun family to be a part of and they've been so welcoming. I'm enjoying the slots, and I'll see where it leads." READ MORE IN ERIC ROBERTS The funny man went on to reveal that he has a podcast coming out over the coming months. And although we're yet to discover the finer details, we're sure it will be a great listen. Beyond the podcasting world, the new dad will also be venturing into the world of writing as he's set to release his first children 's book. Eric, who previously worked as a special needs assistant in autism units and schools for over eight years, said the book would bring 'disabilities to the mainstream in a lighthearted way for kids to understand.' Most read in News TV He said: "One of the most difficult things for me working in those settings was, more often than not, I was the student's only friend in the setting. "So I would spend break times playing with the kids and they don't have an understanding of what autism is, what cerebral palsy is or Down's syndrome. Ireland AM star jokes about co-host lineup "So hopefully it'll be a series of books but the first one will be coming out this summer and it's about inclusivity in school settings. "It will help children and maybe parents understand that not all kids are the same. "So that's a project I've been working on for a while and it's something I'm excited to do this year." BABY JOY Besides writing his first kids' book, the TikTok star also revealed that he is working on "a new business idea". He added: "It's all happening in the next few months. It's all go" This comes after the Irish star and his wife Niamh Rían into the world in January, in a special New Years surprise. The host thanked his fans for their support in the caption of his post saying: "Rían Oisin Roberts is coming home… "Thank you for all the amazing messages this week it's been overwhelming but incredible! "Thank you again to the amazing staff in Letterkenny University Hospital.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Charity's show garden will be relocated to Cumbernauld park following appearance at Chelsea Flower Show
After the event, which takes place on May 20-24, the display by Down's Syndrome Scotland will be moved to Palacerigg Country Park with the assistance of local charity Watch Us Grow, which works with adults who have additional support needs. A charity's show garden will be relocated to a park in Cumbernauld following its appearance at this year's Chelsea Flower Show. After the event, which takes place on May 20-24, the display by Down's Syndrome Scotland will be moved to Palacerigg Country Park with the assistance of local charity Watch Us Grow, which works with adults who have additional support needs. The new site for the show garden will be adjacent to the existing Watch Us Grow house and garden and was previously used for goat grazing. Designed by Nick Burton and Duncan Hall of Burton Hall Garden Design. the garden takes visitors on a journey through the life of someone with Down's syndrome and highlights their many unique qualities and barriers they face. Features of the garden will include a building created by Old School Fabrications in East Lothian. This was commissioned to feel comforting and reflect the compassion, kindness and joy that come naturally to many people with Down's syndrome. A ground-level water pools with submerged bridge will represent the difficulties often faced by people with Down's syndrome, expressing their resilience and determination. Durability will be symobolised by a Scots pine on the other side of the pool. The cause of Down's Syndrome is a third copy of chromosome 21. The design of the garden representes these numbers, with three water features and three seating areas, while bespoke benches by traditional craftsman Laurence McIntosh have three feet and 21 slats. Ceramic artist Frances Priest has provided 21 tiles and the garden will also feature a bunting display of 21 'odd, knitted socks', which resemble chromosomes, will be hung inside the garden building. North Lanarkshire Council will support the relocation project. The restorative justice team has begun preparing the site, and it will also work with the two charities to support its long-term maintenance and training of volunteers. The council will also use its communications resources to increase public awareness of the relocated garden and its launch event, in order to attract visitors. The show garden will also benefit from various recent improvements to the park itself, such as improved pathways, additional play areas and updated signage.
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
Mpumalanga doctor wins second award for motiviational book
An award-winning author, medical practitioner, co-founder of the National Health Care Professionals Association and the founder of Ezempilo/Dza Mutakalo talk show recently won her second award for her book, Fortitude. Dr Prudence Buthelezi, well known as Dr Pru, was awarded as the best author during the Emerge Africa Awards, held in Midrand on April 5. Buthelezi's story is one of inspiration and determination. As an award-winning author she advocates for people living with disabilities and has made a significant impact with her book. Growing up with a sister living with brain injuries, and later becoming a mother to a son with epilepsy and ADHD, Buthelezi learned the importance of mental health, strength and resilience. These perspectives shaped the women she has become and inspired her writing. ALSO READ: Pienaar author releases her second book to encourage men She quoted one of her favourite Bible verses. 'What I have learned is that, through Christ, I can do all things and nothing is impossible with Him,' Buthelezi said. Her faith and determination have driven her to be a highly successful author and medical practitioner. Fortitude encourages caregivers of people living with disabilities and their families to adopt the principles in the book as a way of thinking. It speaks of mental strength as an ability everyone can develop by seeing the silver lining in stressful circumstances. ALSO READ: Ermelo teen uses her traumatic past to inspire others 'Being a medical doctor played a role, and contributed when I was writing this book. I doubt I would have written it if I was not a doctor,' she also mentioned that her book also moves to eradicate the stigma and the mystery that plagues children living with albinism, cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome. As Buthelezi looks to her future, she remains committed to her passion for writing and helping people. She added that she is still cooking her new upcoming book. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Daily Mail
03-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Interactive map reveals how old mums are in YOUR area as data shows HALF of all births are now to women over-35 in one particular area of the country
Richmond-upon-Thames is the older mum capital of England and Wales, MailOnline can reveal today. In the affluent London borough, the majority of babies are now born to women over-35. Rates of 'geriatric motherhood' have trebled in dozens of authorities since the early 1990s. It reflects how women are increasingly choosing to put off having children until later in life in order to pursue a career. At the same time, figures show teenage pregnancies have slumped to all-time lows. For Richmond-upon-Thames, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recorded 1,674 births in 2023. Of those, 838 (50.1 per cent) were to women over the age of 35. This means they fall into the category now known as advanced maternal age (AMA), with 'geriatric pregnancy' considered an outdated term. The equally affluent borough of Kensington and Chelsea ranked just behind (47.4 per cent), followed by Elmbridge in Surrey (43.7 per cent). Camden (42.8 per cent) and Westminster (42.8 per cent) rounded out the top five. Bolsover, in Derbyshire, had the fewest number of new mums aged 35 and over (13.8 per cent), while Blaenau Gwent has the fewest in Wales (14.4 per cent). The Vale of Glamorgan (27.2 per cent) had the highest in Wales. When the ONS began recording the topic in 1993, the City of London was the only area where 30 per cent of live births were to women over 35. By 2023, 68 authorities – just over a fifth of all the 300-plus councils in England and Wales – had hit the threshold. The rising average age of mothers has been linked to women choosing to pursue careers over starting a family in their twenties, as well as financial pressures like the cost of childcare. Kerry Gadsdon, from the ONS, said: 'The reasons behind when and if women have children are very personal. 'This may be driven by a range of factors including financial pressures and the timing of other life events such as partnership formation and moving into your own home generally happening later.' Dr Ippokratis Sarris, director of the King's College London fertility clinic, said: 'Fertility naturally declines with age, particularly after 35. 'The chances of pregnancy complications, such as miscarriage, high blood pressure, and chromosomal abnormalities like Down's syndrome, increase. 'Fertility treatments, including IVF, also become less effective with age, with success rates falling significantly after 40. 'However, advances in fertility treatments and obstetric care mean that more women than ever are able to have healthy pregnancies later in life. 'It's important that as healthcare professionals we support women's choices by providing accurate information about how age impacts fertility and pregnancy, to help individuals make informed family planning decisions.' The findings come after MailOnline last month revealed how fertility rates have plunged in every local authority in England and Wales over the past decade. Amidst the so-called 'baby bust', some boroughs saw a 60 per cent decline in women having children since 2013.
