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Glasgow Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glynis Barber joins Death on the Nile cast in Glasgow
Glynis Barber, known for her role as Norma Crow in the Channel 4 soap, will play Salome Otterbourne. The play will be performed at Theatre Royal from February 24, 2026, to February 28, 2026. Glynis Barber and Bob Barrett are set to join the cast of Death on the Nile (Image: Supplied) There will be 7.30pm shows from Tuesday to Saturday and 2.30pm shows on Wednesday and Saturday. To book tickets, visit Read more: Best Psychics in 2025: Embrace Wisdom, Insight, and Clarity She said: "I couldn't be more excited to be returning to the stage and working with the brilliant team at Fiery Angel and director Lucy Bailey. "This iconic play, from Agatha Christie's phenomenal body of work, keeps audiences on the edge of their seat and I can't wait to be part of a cast that will bring this gripping drama to theatres all over the UK and Ireland." Other previous TV credits of Barber include EastEnders, Emmerdale, and The Royal. Mark Hadfield as Hercule Poirot (Image: Supplied) She will be joined on stage by Bob Barrett, best known for his role as Sacha Levy in Holby City, who will play Colonel Race, a trusted friend of Poirot, played by Mark Hadfield. Barrett said: "To have the chance of being in one Agatha Christie tour, getting to work with the incomparable team of Lucy Bailey and Fiery Angel, was special. "To get to be in three is a great privilege I shall never forget." The play, based on Christie's novel, tells the story of a murder on a luxurious cruise ship on the Nile River. Famous detective Poirot is tasked with solving the crime in a race against time. The production will tour the UK and Ireland after sell-out tours of other Christie adaptations, And Then There Were None, and Murder on the Orient Express. This new adaptation of the classic novel was written by Ken Ludwig, produced by Fiery Angel, and is directed by Lucy Bailey.
Perth Now
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Cat laws adopted in City of Melville
A Perth council has tightened down on escape claws for cats by adopting new laws aimed at controlling them. The City of Melville became the latest council to crack down on cats when it adopted a new cat local law at its July 15 meeting. The law aims to promote responsible cat ownership and develop a co-ordinated approach to managing cats in the city. It limits the number of cats that can be kept at most premises without permission to two and bans them from 64 areas, including Goolugatup Heathcote Reserve, Alfred Cove Nature Reserve and Carawatha Park. Deputy mayor Karen Wheatland said the law was also intended to protect cats, not just to crack down on them. 'I was contacted by a lot of residents when I first bought this motion to council probably four years ago now and there'll be a lot of people out there that are very happy that we've taken this step,' she said. The city received 87 submissions when the law was advertised for public comment, which resulted in some minor changes. About 40 per cent of submissions supported it and 45 per cent were against. A city report said most of the objections were not with having a law but to the changes made, or that it wasn't tough enough. Objections included not enough areas were listed as cat-prohibited areas and the law needed to be stronger by requiring cats to be contained and a cat curfew. The city report said the prohibited areas had been reduced after advice from the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries and the city did not have the power to introduce the more stringent requirements. 'The city acknowledges that there is a strong desire within the community for stronger cat containment requirements than those proposed,' it said. 'The city simply does not have the power under the Cat Act 2011 to implement the tougher cat restrictions the community is asking for.' Others objected to the two-cat limit, but the city said cat lovers could apply for a permit to keep more. Cr Glynis Barber admitted the limit was controversial but permission could be granted and the city had been 'very fair'. The city also considered it reasonable for people planning to keep more cats to consult their neighbours.
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
EastEnders star Glynis Barber names 'closest thing' to an 'anti-ageing pill'
The actress, who is turning 70 this year, said her exercise regime changed during the Covid-19 lockdown and it's now 'so much better' for her Glynis Barber has opened up about her journey to better health, claiming that 'nothing can beat' one form of exercise. The EastEnders Glenda Mitchell actress, who is turning 70 this year, switched up her life during the pandemic and claimed she's now very fit for her age. "Exercise is the closest thing there is to an anti-ageing pill, because it is so good for you," she said in a conversation with Lorraine Kelly on ITV. "A sedentary lifestyle, as we all know, is terrible. But the thing that I've discovered in the last few years, and it happened in the pandemic, is that I've completely changed how I exercise." While Glynis described her former self as a 'real gym bunny', she insisted that everything changed during the Covid-19 lockdown. Instead, she now does 'more gentle exercise', which encompasses frequent walks and home workouts. Glynis continued: "I started to do more gentle exercise and to work out at home and sort of do a lot more walking. And, I find it is so much better for me at this stage of my life. "So, I'm still very, very active, I think I am fit for my age, but I now exercise very differently." Later, she added: "Nothing can beat a good walk." Glynis certainly isn't alone in her perspective either. Numerous studies and longevity researchers also recommend frequent walks and low-intensity exercise to anyone keen to stave off the risk of several age-related illnesses, such as heart disease and dementia. This includes Claire Steves, a professor of ageing and health at King's College London, who previously told the ZOE Podcast that a 45-minute walk three times a week could be enough to strengthen cognitive function. "So, to improve your cognitive health, you need to do more exercise than you're doing now - up to a point - unless you're an Olympic athlete," she said at the time. "That's the key thing. If we look at really big population studies, we can see effects, even with minimal levels of exercise, and it's fairly linear. "...So, whatever you're doing, if you go up by a third, you'll be improving yourself." Besides this, a recent study from the University of Bristol also found that mice engaging in consistent aerobic exercise experienced a notable reduction in Alzheimer's disease markers. Aerobic exercise is any activity that increases your heart rate and the amount of oxygen the body uses to produce energy. This encompasses everything from running and swimming, to cycling and walking. While the project only used mice as its subjects, scientists believe similar trends will be noticeable among humans. They are now expanding clinical trials to verify this. Dr Augusto Coppi, Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy at the University of Bristol and one of the study's senior authors, said: "Alzheimer's is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with no known cure, impacting millions worldwide. "While physical exercise is known to reduce cognitive decline, the cellular mechanisms behind its neuroprotective effects have remained elusive—until now. This research highlights the potential for aerobic exercise to serve as a cornerstone in preventive strategies for Alzheimer's." What is dementia? Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe several conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, related to the ongoing decline of the brain. Symptoms during its onset may include: Memory loss Struggling to follow a conversation or find the right word Being confused about time and place Mood changes Difficulty concentrating Finding it hard to carry out familiar daily tasks, such as getting confused over the correct change when shopping The NHS urges anyone experiencing these symptoms to visit a GP for further guidance.
