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The Herald Scotland
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Nine-year-old schoolboy to take on triathlon challenge in memory of Brianna Ghey
Harvey will swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56 miles and run 16 miles this weekend with an aim of raising more than £30,000 to help children's mental health and wellbeing. He told the PA news agency he saw Ms Ghey talking about mindfulness at an awards night and 'got really interested' in it. Harvey Goodman will cycle 56 miles as part of the triathlon challenge (Naiomi Goodman/ PA) 'After losing someone very close to me, I wanted to do something big to honour them and to make sure other children get the support they need.' Harvey will be raising money for Ms Ghey's charity, Peace & Mind UK, which advocates for mental health awareness, equality and inclusion. 'I think that Harvey is such a magnificent advocate for mindfulness and he has shown so much kindness and resilience as well,' she told PA. Ms Ghey, 38, added: 'After the loss of Brianna, I was really determined to make something positive come out of it. 'I didn't want it to be for nothing. 'That's why I started the campaign to get mindfulness into schools and I feel like that positivity has just kind of grown.' Brianna, who was transgender, was 16 when she was lured to a park in Culcheth, Warrington, in February 2023 and stabbed to death by 15-year-olds Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe. Ms Ghey, who set up the charity in her memory, said the experience has helped her to see the 'best in people'. Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, has set up charity called Peace & Mind UK (Lucy North/PA) Harvey, whose cousin Zak died with cancer in November, said he has benefitted from mindfulness sessions in school and wants all children to be able to access them. His mother Naiomi Goodman, 30, who participates in her son's challenges, described the positive impact mindfulness has had on him. 'When we found out that Zak's cancer had returned last year, Harvey received mindfulness sessions pretty much every day, because he was a broken child,' said Ms Goodman. 'What Harvey was able to do off the back of the mindfulness sessions and everything that's happened is really put his strength and determination into raising money and helping other children. 'He wants every schoolchild to be able to receive mindfulness as well if they go through a bad time.' Harvey, his mother and Ms Ghey will take part in the swim at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub in Warrington and will set out from Stockton Heath Primary School for the running and cycling portions of the challenge. They will end the challenge on Sunday May 4 at Old Trafford stadium, as Manchester United are the 'best team in the world', according to Harvey. To donate to his fundraiser, visit
Western Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
Nine-year-old schoolboy to take on triathlon challenge in memory of Brianna Ghey
Harvey Goodman, from Stockton Heath in Warrington, has previously raised £50,000 for various causes over three events since he was six. Harvey will swim 1.2 miles, cycle 56 miles and run 16 miles this weekend with an aim of raising more than £30,000 to help children's mental health and wellbeing. He told the PA news agency he saw Ms Ghey talking about mindfulness at an awards night and 'got really interested' in it. Harvey Goodman will cycle 56 miles as part of the triathlon challenge (Naiomi Goodman/ PA) 'After losing someone very close to me, I wanted to do something big to honour them and to make sure other children get the support they need.' Harvey will be raising money for Ms Ghey's charity, Peace & Mind UK, which advocates for mental health awareness, equality and inclusion. 'I think that Harvey is such a magnificent advocate for mindfulness and he has shown so much kindness and resilience as well,' she told PA. Ms Ghey, 38, added: 'After the loss of Brianna, I was really determined to make something positive come out of it. 'I didn't want it to be for nothing. 'That's why I started the campaign to get mindfulness into schools and I feel like that positivity has just kind of grown.' Brianna, who was transgender, was 16 when she was lured to a park in Culcheth, Warrington, in February 2023 and stabbed to death by 15-year-olds Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe. Ms Ghey, who set up the charity in her memory, said the experience has helped her to see the 'best in people'. Esther Ghey, the mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey, has set up charity called Peace & Mind UK (Lucy North/PA) Harvey, whose cousin Zak died with cancer in November, said he has benefitted from mindfulness sessions in school and wants all children to be able to access them. His mother Naiomi Goodman, 30, who participates in her son's challenges, described the positive impact mindfulness has had on him. 'When we found out that Zak's cancer had returned last year, Harvey received mindfulness sessions pretty much every day, because he was a broken child,' said Ms Goodman. 'What Harvey was able to do off the back of the mindfulness sessions and everything that's happened is really put his strength and determination into raising money and helping other children. 'He wants every schoolchild to be able to receive mindfulness as well if they go through a bad time.' Harvey, his mother and Ms Ghey will take part in the swim at Orford Jubilee Neighbourhood Hub in Warrington and will set out from Stockton Heath Primary School for the running and cycling portions of the challenge. They will end the challenge on Sunday May 4 at Old Trafford stadium, as Manchester United are the 'best team in the world', according to Harvey. To donate to his fundraiser, visit
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Brianna Ghey's mother says parent of her daughter's killer is ‘a friend'
Esther Ghey has revealed that she now considers the mother of her daughter's killer 'a friend'. Teenager Brianna Ghey was murdered by Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe in a premeditated attack in Cheshire in 2023. But Ms Ghey says she has developed a close bond with Scarlett's mother, Emma, because she 'had lost a child too'. Jenkinson and Ratcliffe, both 15 at the time, lured Brianna to Culcheth Linear Park in Warrington where she was fatally stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife in February 2023. She told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme: 'I really appreciate Emma. I would call her a friend now.' Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE She added that Ms Jenkinson is 'just a normal mother' who was unaware of her child's online activities, highlighting 'the danger with smartphones'. Reflecting on their shared grief, Ms Ghey said: 'It's helped me to see that we are both navigating something extremely difficult – and she's lost a child too.' Jenkinson was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court in December 2023 to a minimum sentence of 22 years in prison, and Ratcliffe to a minimum term of 20 years. In the same interview, Ms Ghey also called for stronger measures to protect children in schools. She supports a 'blanket ban' on smartphones in schools across the country, citing concerns over how these devices can be misused by students. She explained: 'We need to support teachers in a blanket ban across England. If a school has banned phones in one area and in the same area another school hasn't – it becomes an issue with parents. It needs to be done across the board to make it easier.' Ms Ghey has met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his predecessor Rishi Sunak to discuss the issue and has criticised the Online Safety Act, saying it does not go far enough. She has campaigned for an age limit on smartphone use, stricter controls on access to social media apps, tougher action on knife crime and for mindfulness to be taught in schools. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
The Independent
06-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Brianna Ghey's mother considers parent of her daughter's killer ‘a friend'
Esther Ghey has revealed that she now considers the mother of her daughter's killer 'a friend'. Brianna Ghey was murdered by Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe in a premeditated attack in Cheshire in 2023. But Ms Ghey says she has developed a close bond with Scarlett's mother, Emma, because she 'had lost a child too'. She told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme: 'I really appreciate Emma. I would call her a friend now.' She added that Ms Jenkinson is 'just a normal mother' who was unaware of her child's online activities, highlighting 'the danger with smartphones'. Reflecting on their shared grief, Ms Ghey said: 'It's helped me to see that we are both navigating something extremely difficult – and she's lost a child too.' Jenkinson and Ratcliffe, both 15 at the time, lured Brianna to Culcheth Linear Park in Warrington where she was fatally stabbed 28 times with a hunting knife in February 2023. Jenkinson was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court in December 2023 to a minimum sentence of 22 years in prison, and Ratcliffe to a minimum term of 20 years. In the same interview, Ms Ghey also called for stronger measures to protect children in schools. She supports a 'blanket ban' on smartphones in schools across the country, citing concerns over how these devices can be misused by students. She explained: 'We need to support teachers in a blanket ban across England. If a school has banned phones in one area and in the same area another school hasn't – it becomes an issue with parents. 'It needs to be done across the board to make it easier.' Ms Ghey has met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his predecessor Rishi Sunak to discuss the issue and has criticised the Online Safety Act, saying it does not go far enough. She has campaigned for an age limit on smartphone use, stricter controls on access to social media apps, tougher action on knife crime and for mindfulness to be taught in schools.
The Independent
06-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill
The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey said she is 'frustrated' by the government's approach to online safety, as reports suggest the Online Safety Bill could be watered down to appease US President Donald Trump. Esther Ghey spoke to the BBC on Sunday morning about the bill and the death of her 16-year-old daughter, whose murder led to UK-wide protests and vigils. 'While we are… questioning whether it's strong enough or whether it should be watered down, young people are at harm, and young people are losing their lives,' she said. 'Young people shouldn't be struggling with mental health because of what they are accessing online, and we really do need to take a hard stance on this.' Brianna, 16, was murdered by classmate Scarlett Jenkinson and her friend Eddie Ratcliffe. Jenkinson and Ratcliffe, were both 15 at the time of the murder in 2023. Ms Ghey has previously met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his predecessor Rishi Sunak to discuss the issue and has criticised the Online Safety Act, saying it does not go far enough. She has campaigned for an age limit on smartphone use, stricter controls on access to social media apps, tougher action on knife crime and for mindfulness to be taught in schools. On her campaigning work on online safety and trolling, Ms Ghey said she supports a ban on social media for under 16s. The Online Safety Act could reportedly be watered down as part of US trade negotiations, and the children's commissioner for England has called for young people to be removed from social media altogether if that happens. Dame Rachel de Souza said this week that 'if regulation is pulled back on children, if the online safety bill is pulled back on children, then we need children off social media'. Mr Trump has imposed a 10 per cent tariff on all UK imports to the US, and a 25 per cent tariff on UK cars and car parts. The UK is pushing for a US trade deal in which they hope to see tariffs eased. On Sunday morning, chief secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said that the 'basic protections' in the Online Safety Bill 'are not up for negotiation'. He said the government 'won't be walking away from" the idea that online platforms need to be designed in a way to protect children from harm. A government spokesperson said: 'The Online Safety Act is about protecting children online from harmful content like self-harm and eating disorders as well as making sure what is illegal offline is illegal online. 'These laws are not part of the negotiation and our priority is getting them in place quickly and effectively, while exploring what more can be done to build a safer online world.'
