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West Australian
a day ago
- Health
- West Australian
Riddle family release grief memoir as support tool for others diagnosed with rare brain cancer
A raw and heartfelt account of a local family's journey through a rare cancer diagnosis and anticipatory grief has been released to serve as a guide and support tool for others. Hayley Riddle and her mum, Diane, have released The Road Through Glioblastoma Multiforme, a memoir that chronicles Diane's caregiver journey at her husband Lance's side after he was diagnosed with grade four of the rare, aggressive brain cancer. Written from Diane's perspective with the support of Hayley, the book aims to provide a road map and offer connection, insight and comfort to others — having found little support on their own journey. 'We hope that by sharing this story publicly, others walking a similar path will feel less alone,' Hayley said. 'Mum had the idea of sharing our story, not just the journey itself, but how she processed her grief and rebuilt herself because she had been married to my dad for over 35 years. 'Because I'm a psychologist, I really wanted to help her dive into the nitty gritties of her emotions, rather than it just be like a regurgitation of events. 'I wanted it to be quite insightful and talk about the things that maybe people don't mention when they're grieving or going through this sort of weird space of being a caregiver and feeling the fear yourself. 'It's also been a healing process for my mum and me to work on together over the last few years and a way to honour my dad's courage and spirit.' The book details how Diane and Lance navigated the medical system and how she coped with the anticipatory grief, knowing loss was around the corner. 'It's her perspective of being a carer and supporting my dad through his terminal illness,' Hayley said. 'It's all about the treatments he went through, the ups and downs of that and my dad's fighting spirit, as well as my mum's battle with that anticipatory grief and the battle between having hope but also the inevitable. 'When we were going through it we hadn't heard of anyone else going through this and we had so many questions — what do we expect? What does this look like? What is going to happen? What does a typical journey look like? 'I was trying to find books and things like that, and that's where we came up with this idea. 'I would say it's helpful for anybody going through a cancer diagnosis from a carer's perspective, not just this cancer, because . . . my mum talks a lot about the anticipatory grief and being stuck in being a carer, trying to have hope, but also fearing the worst. 'So I think anyone can relate to that who's going through a cancer or terminal illness. 'It's just a bit of a guide or support tool so people don't feel alone in that space.'
Scotsman
2 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
A Midlothian student has been hailed as a 'game changer' for her voluntary work
A Midlothian student is being highlighted by the The National Lottery as part of a new campaign spotlighting the inspirational young people driving change across the UK. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... New research shows that 82% of Scottish young people feel a personal responsibility to be positive role models – with many already making a real difference in their communities. Hayley Melrose from Danderhall, was chosen for the campaign in recognition of her commitment to preserving Scottish heritage. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A fourth year history student at the Stirling University, Hayley has been a volunteer for the eco-museum of Scottish Mining Landscapes since the project launched in 2024. With support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project set up a virtual museum which explores the hidden local landscape legacies of coal mining across the Scottish midland coalfield through a series of cycling and walking routes. Hayley has been recognised for her dedication to local heritage. Through her volunteering, Hayley was invited to sit on the board of the Collection Trust for the National Mining Museum of Scotland. With just five trustee members before Hayley joined, at just 21 she is the youngest member to have been on the trust, and the second woman to sit on the collection trust with her university tutor, Dr Catherine Mills. Hayley said: 'Inspired by my own family's rich mining heritage, I'm passionate about preserving the legacy it leaves and making sure these stories don't get lost. Getting involved in volunteering and the Eco-Museum has opened up opportunities I never knew young people could get involved with. Looking ahead, I want to use my platform to advocate for other young people and change the face of heritage in the UK.' This surge in real-world role modelling is fuelling a wider movement, dubbed 'Generation GC' (Game Changers) by The National Lottery – a generation using their skills, values and energy to build stronger, kinder, more connected communities. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jonathan Tuchner, from The National Lottery Promotions Unit, said: 'This study shows how passionate young adults are about stepping up as positive role models and making a difference in their communities. They're determined to shape a better society, and that commitment deserves real recognition.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyond The Gates Recap: Martin Goes OFF on Bill
Beyond The Gates Recap: Martin Goes OFF on Bill originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's Beyond The Gates recap: Fairmont Country Club – Dining Room: Hayley tells Chelsea she understands why she wants her parents to reconcile. Chelsea gets all kinds of snarky asking how she would know as she is an orphan (damn!). Hayley thinks it's time to set the record straight since a new little Hamilton is on the way. Bill confirms saying there is no way in hell he's returning to Dani. With that, Chelsea storms off. Hayley apologizes for being rough with Chelsea, but Bill gets it. Just then, Martin arrives and says he has business to discuss with Bill. Hayley says she needs to check her voicemails and gives Bill and Martin some space to talk. Bill rightfully guesses Martin is confronting him about his chat with Smitty and asks if there is trouble in 'pride paradise.' (Oh Bill…) Martin can't believe he engaged Smitty as he is a reporter who is trained to ask questions. He reminds Martin he is no position to push someone who knows what he knows. Martin wants to understand why Bill would dangle his huge sin in front of Smitty in the way he did. Bill says he's not trying to send any particular message, only a reminder that someday they might have a connection which could be mutually beneficial. Bill says Vernon and Anita know his services come with a price. He never wants Martin to forget how he cleaned up his mess that night and made his life right again. Fairmont Country Club – Lobby: Hayley takes a seat to check her voicemails when Naomi and Jacob arrive, fresh from playing basketball. Naomi spots Hayley and approaches. Hayley says she is there with Bill as they are celebrating. Naomi walks away and Hayley wonders why her former friend isn't asking why. Hayley reminds her former friend they used to tell each other everything. Naomi says their friendship expired when Hayley decided her dad was a better catch than her best friend. Hayley says Naomi isn't being fair and misses her best friend but Naomi isn't on the same page and decides it's time to go (good moment there when Hayley looks genuinely hurt that she can't share good news with her former friend). Bill says they are done and tells him to stand down. Just then, Hayley re-enters the room and says Martin should join them for a drink. Bill says Martin is done and leaving but before he leaves, he makes mention of Hayley's pregnancy. Martin turns around and starts a slow clap and declares Bill the crown prince of moral bankruptcy. He turns to Hayley saying he might have done something horrendous one night, but her husband continues to use it as a business opportunity. As everyone looks on, Bill reminds Martin to mind his surroundings. Martin tells Hayley he thinks her husband is worried about his reputation as folks might finally see him for the vulture he is. He tells her not to ignore the great Bill Hamilton and lists his sins one by one, including her as his side piece. Hayley thinks they should go and Martin says she should run screaming as that child should be protected before it turns into an arrogant bastard like its father. With that, Bill stands up and chokes the ever-loving fire out of Martin. Suddenly, Martin makes his apologies to Hayley and exits (Wait, I'm very confused. Was that all a fantasy sequence? What just happened?). As Martin exits, the wait staff man grabs his phone and follows. Hayley says sometimes Bill scares her and he admits he often scares himself. Bill reminds Hayley of times he helped the Dupree family, including when he helped Ted with his problematic girlfriend (From a continuity perspective, didn't Hayley just learn this information?). Hayley immediately remembers the situation and wonders whether to refer to that particular woman as Dana or Leslie. Bill tells her to let go of all that mess and focus on the new Hamilton baby. Martin and Smitty's Place: Jessica and Tyrell continue to kiss when Samantha walks in and quickly exits. For some reason, he apologizes to Jessica and gets up. He says he thought he took advantage of her when Jessica reminds him that she kissed him. She tries to grab his hand and Tyrell pulls away. Jessica admits she's experiencing all kinds of anxiety and wants to know what's up. He thinks Jessica simply feels sorry for him after all the trauma he experienced at school. Tyrell thinks girls like him don't usually come around him and thinks there must be another reason for her interest. Samantha has her laundry and TIDE in a basket as she listens in on the conversation between her brother and his not girlfriend. Tyrell explains he's never had rizz as he is very much the opposite. He says he doesn't understand why she's with him and and this point she doesn't either. Tyrell asks if she's playing a social media prank and that's the last straw. Jessica says she is done and apologizes for catching feelings for someone but now realizes he is simply toxic insecure trash. As she gathers her stuff and exits, Smitty walks in. Smitty questions the situation, but Tyrell has nothing to say. Just then, Samantha returns and asks where Jessica went. Smitty said she couldn't leave fast enough but has no clue what's going on. Tyrell becomes a complete ass before heading upstairs, leaving his father and sister to wonder what in the world is happening. Orphey Gene's: Derek and Ashley take a seat, and he wonders why they chose this particular place for their date. She says this place is where they finally decided to fix their relationship. They chat about a possible sleepover and get a wee snarky about their previous living arrangement. With that, Derek pulls out her house key and slides it across the table. Ashley knows they need to work through some things but is still surprised he surrendered his key. She sends it back his way and makes another reference to her 'neat and tidy' apartment. She confronts him and Derek says he's making fun of himself and loves her standards. He just hates he keeps disappointing her. Ashley is willing to admit she's a bit controlling but thinks they should want more than living apart. They join hands and Derek says happiness looks different for different folks. Just then, Naomi and Jacob arrive on the scene. Ashley and Derek tell their friends they've decided they love each other too much to live together. Naomi and Jacob seem to be very happy that Derek and Ashley are back on good terms without actually asking any questions. Naomi makes note Ashley and Derek should have been around when she and Jacob tried to blend households. Jacob has no clue about what she is speaking but Derek and Ashley kind of get it. With that, Naomi admits she had huge growing pains when she moved in with Jacob… even though he didn't quite understand the situation in the same way. Ashley sides with Naomi whilst Derek puts his money on Naomi. Jacob heads off to field a call and promises to wait for Kat until she gets there. At the table, Naomi talks to Ashley and Derek about June and how she collapsed at the table. They are all amazed to realize her back story was completely ripped from the headlines. With that, Naomi, Derek and Ashley decide it's time to go. Jacob tells Naomi he has to stick around, and they all make their exit. Dani's Home: Chelsea arrives, and Dani says she was about to call her. Before Chelsea can talk, Dani begins to talk about a social influencer who wants to work with her. After he saw her scene at Bill and Hayley's wedding, he wants to work with a 'shotgun wedding' momentum. Chelsea tries again to speak but Dani continues saying she would love to profit from her ex-husband's momentum. Chelsea finally grabs a moment to speak and asks her mother to take a seat. Dani keeps talking over her daughter when Chelsea is finally able to say Hayley is pregnant. Dani is somewhat surprised but calms it by saying she guesses Chelsea and Naomi will now be big sisters. Chelsea is surprised her mother didn't lose her s*** but Dani says she has to find a way to cope. Chelsea appreciates her mother's calm but notes she wasn't quite so reasonable when she heard the news. Dani says it makes total sense they are pregnant and fits the mold for Bill and Hayley's relationship. Dani suddenly gets less calm and wonders if Hayley has a side piece and utilized his vital sperm when she was ovulating (Not Dani saying Hayley couldn't possibly have cultivated a taste for AARP!). Dani looks online and is surprised not to see an announcement about the pregnancy. Chelsea notes she just told her father, but Dani says Hayley has been planning this moment for a while and would have planned this roll out very far in advanced. She halts her thought process and Chelsea wonders what's up. Dani thinks it's a possibility that Hayley is completely faking this pregnancy. As Dani loses her s***, Chelsea freaks out more and more at her mother's reaction. Dani pulls out her good liquor in an attempt to toast the happy couple. Chelsea wants to rewind to when she wasn't buying the pregnancy story. She wonders what Hayley would gain by faking such a thing. Dani thinks she's only trying to gain sympathy which works brilliantly in some place like Fairmont Crest. Chelsea asks if her mother actually thinks Hayley is lying or if she just can't deal with the possibility of a new Hamilton baby. Martin and Smitty's Place – Living Room: Martin arrives home to find Smitty, once again, awaiting his arrival. Martin asks about the kids and Smitty says they're ok and briefly mentions Tyrell and Jessica. Martin is dismissive and says Smitty will clearly get to the bottom of things. Smitty understands Martin hunted down Bill because he knows how his mind works. Previous Beyond The Gates Recap: Endings Tyrell is playing chess on his phone when Samantha arrives to ask about Jessica. She reminds her brother to have more confidence in himself. They get snarky with one another before exchanging I love yous. Smitty thinks confronting Bill is a lot of trouble to go through when he could just come clean. Martin thinks Bill wants to make a fool of him. He explains he made a scene at the country club but undersells the entire situation. Martin goes on to say Bill was distracted because Hayley is pregnant. Bill and Hayley arrive home. He exits to take care of business, which is when Dani arrives, asking about the happy mother to be. Keep checking back for the latest Beyond The Gates recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyond The Gates Recap: Leslie Puts Her Full Insanity on Display
Beyond The Gates Recap: Leslie Puts Her Full Insanity on Display originally appeared on Daytime Confidential. On today's Beyond The Gates recap: Bill and Hayley's Place: Dani congratulates Hayley on her pregnancy. She knows Bill loves babies and must be happy as he will now have two in his household. She refers to Hayley's pregnancy as 'the imaginary baby in her belly.' Hayley and Dani snark back and forth for a bit. Dani thinks Hayley isn't really pregnant. Hayley can't believe Dani is so petty to be jealous of an unborn child. Dani says she's only shining a light on Hayley's latest deception. Hayley says Dani's words are as empty as she is. She says if Dani keeps getting in her face she will make sure she regrets ever crossing her. Dani thinks she's threatening her. Bill walks in and says he is and tells her to be careful what she says to Hayley. Dani comes right out and tells Bill she thinks the baby is a figment of Hayley's imagination. Hayley admits Dani is right as there is no child and she is not pregnant. Only Dani, in her infinite wisdom, was brilliant enough to sus out her dark, devious intentions. Dani rolls her eyes and Bill smiles at his wife's cutting sarcasm. Dani gets all kinds of loud and says Hayley's deception is brilliant as now she has an out when it's proven no baby actually exists. Hayley counters saying she's never seen anyone with a more devious mind than hers. Dani says she is a Dupree and she is only a wannabe who will always be an outsider behind the gates of Fairmont Crest. Bill stops Dani but Hayley says she can fight her own battles. With that, Hayley says it's getting late and tells Dani to find her way out. Before she leaves, Dani says she knows what she knows. Bill pulls Hayley into a hug, and she dissolves in tears. Hayley promises she is pregnant and would never lie about something so important. Bill is impressed by how fierce she was in standing up to his ex-wife. He says Hayley is his wife and is above all others. Bill says they knew Dani would be a constant thorn in their side. Hayley is unwilling to be run out of Fairmont Crest. Ted's Hotel Room: Ted gets a text from Kat saying she will come by later. Just then, Leslie arrives in a brand new, long, luxurious wig! Leslie begins to cause a scene which leads him to invite her in. She makes note about they're history in hotel rooms when Ted's arms were wrapped all around her. Leslie gets to the point and says she dropped by to thank him for getting Eva a chair at that posh salon. Ted receives her thanks and tells her to go. Leslie doesn't listen, takes a seat and asks for a gin and tonic. Leslie lies to Ted and says Eva asked her if they might ever reunite. Ted says to assure Eva they will never get back together. Leslie says it's time for them to work together to parent their daughter to help her make major life decisions. Ted gets how Eva needs guidance but can't see working together to make decisions. Leslie gets why Ted feels the way he does in the same way Nicole does about him. They agree that punishing folks for their sins does not help with the children. Leslie asks if they can forgive each other for Eva's sake. Leslie pours Ted a beer and asks him to sit down and relax. Ted asks when Eva asked about them getting back together. Ted does as he was told and takes a seat. Leslie explains her late husband Alan was a means to an end after she endured all of Bill's threats. Alan gave her and Eva a life that was safe and secure. Ted asks if Alan was unkind to Eva and Leslie says he was dismissive and she was very lonely. Eva built up an idea of her night in shining armor daddy who would return to save them. Leslie admits she missed Ted and then asks if she's making up the feelings she experienced. Ted says he owes her an apology as they met at a difficult time in his life. He regrets having given her hope. That being said, Nicole is the woman he loves and will always have his heart. Ted says Nicole did nothing wrong and he is living apart from his wife because of Leslie (Really? Seriously?). Ted yells at her to stop embellishing their relationship but Leslie says she is only repeating every word he said to her. Ted just wants her to stop (without admitting any fault of his own). Ted asks Leslie to leave, and she grabs her purse. Leslie realizes he doesn't care about her but hopes he cares about their daughter. Ted says he is committed to making up for the years they lost. She tries to stroke his cheek, but Ted grabs her hand. Just then, Kat walks in. Leslie plays up EVERYTHING trying to make it look like Kat caught them in a moment. Ted says he was trying to get Leslie gone but Kat thinks she walked in on her father having a moment with his mistress. With that, Leslie calls Ted 'lover boy' calls Kat a 'brat' and makes her exit. Kat can't believe her father would allow himself to be alone in a room with that horrible woman. Orphey Gene's: Joey checks in with Doug, who wonders why he's being offered the chance to win back the money he owes him. He's seen Joey with his wife and it looks like Joey wants to take what's his. Joey thinks he is finally using his brains to analyze the situation. Vanessa walks in as Doug confirms he will attend the poker game. Uptown: Joey and Vanessa meet up and he asks if he can interest her in gambling at his casino. Vanessa agrees and says she is always up for testing her luck. Orphey Gene's: Kat arrives to see Jacob and says they can't let Eva and Jacob get away with what they did. She shows him some CCTV video from the hospital saying she believes it's proof Leslie pretended to be a nurse and poisoned Laura. Jacob says they need proof the woman is Leslie and to be able to verify the legitimacy of the footage. Kat says she got it from Andre as he is doing a documentary about the nurses. Kat shows Andre the time stamp which coincides with Laura's spike in potassium and is also the same day Shanice saw the random nurse from Provident Hospital. Jacob says he followed up and no one from Provident had any information about the nurse who supposedly transferred. Just then, Mona arrives. Jacob says they need Mona to try and identify the person who was sneaking into Laura's hospital room the night her potassium spiked. She reviews the video and Kat blows the identification by saying she thinks the woman is Leslie. Now that she knows who she is looking for she thinks it must be Leslie but isn't certain. Jacob pushes Mona to ID the nurse. Mona looks at Kat and says maybe. She notes she is not friends with Leslie anymore and owes her no loyalty. She's just not 100% certain Leslie was the woman in the video. Just then, Kat says she needs to go see her father. Kat apologizes for being so pushy with Mona. She thanks Kat for helping to look for the person who hurt Laura. They say their good nights and Kat exits. Jacob asks Mona if she has more to share. Mona says she knows Leslie sang in her church's choir and befriended her and Jan with the hope of learning more information about Ted and Nicole. That being said, she must be honest. Mona would love to identify Leslie as the woman in the video but doesn't want to lie. Jacob appreciates her honesty and says he might call on her again. As Mona exits, she says if he questions Leslie he should remember, if her lips are moving, she's probably lying. Joey's Gambling Pit: Joey and Vanessa arrive and he asks Drake to deal Vanessa in. Vanessa asks Joey to explain the game to her, just as Doug peaks his head in the door. Vanessa begins to win and she wonders if Joey rigged the game. She wonders if Joey has a different game in mind. Vanessa thinks there is a much better use for the poker table. With that, Joey sends everyone away and tells the dealer to lock the door. Dani randomly walks into Joey's gambling pit but a staff member says they are closed. Dani uses the Dupree name and he runs to get her a drink. She sits and looks at baby pictures of Chelsea and Naomi whilst reviewing her encounter with Hayley and Bill. The staff member delivers her drink and Dani says she will need another. Previous Beyond The Gates Recap: Endings Bill asks Hayley what her pregnancy means for their sex life. Hayley says pregnant women are often more aroused than usual. In addition, consistent sex can be healthy for the pregnancy. With that, she jumps on top of her husband. Doug walks into the room in which Dani is drinking. She asks the wait staff to make another exception and another drink for her friend. Dani says Doug looks like hell and he says it's exactly how he feels. With that, they toast. Joey turns on some sexy lights and pushes all the chips off the poker table. They begin to undress each other and get to hunching. Kat says her father is the one destroying their family and thinks he wants to be with Leslie. She tries to exit but Ted asks her to stay. Kat says she is done for the day but thinks Leslie will be all to happy to keep him company. Leslie returns home and looks in her magic mirror. She calls herself a rockstar for calling all this amazing chaos. She thinks God's universe has been so good to her and declares herself Leslie Victorious and appreciates the adoration of her non-existent fans. Keep checking back for the latest Beyond The Gates recaps! This story was originally reported by Daytime Confidential on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Gordon McQueen's daughter Hayley's turmoil as wait for death certificate passes 18 months
Hayley McQueen's father, former Manchester United and Scotland defender, Gordon, sadly passed away in 2023 – but his family are still waiting for his death certificate Sky Sports presenter Hayley McQueen has disclosed that she is yet to receive her father Gordon's death certificate. McQueen, 45, shared the sad news of her father's passing at age 70 in June 2023. Gordon was a cherished figure in football with noteworthy stints at Manchester United, Leeds United and St Mirren while also representing Scotland on the international stage on 30 occasions. He had been diagnosed with vascular dementia two-years prior to his passing. Earlier this year, it was made public that Northallerton Coroners Court would hold an inquest into McQueen's death to look into possible connections with heading the ball during his professional career. The inquest is also aimed to explore the number of goals resulted from headers he contributed during his career. Hayley and her family have previously indicated their concern that regularly heading footballs could have contributed to his dementia. Five months since the inquest announcement, Hayley expressed on the Ainslie + Ainslie Performance People podcast that they are still awaiting a death certificate. When asked about it, McQueen said: "Yes. We are still waiting for the cause of death and whether it's ruled as industrial disease." Hayley sought the expertise of Professor William Stewart, who played a significant role in the 2021 parliamentary review into the link between sports and long-term brain injuries, and offered her father's brain for medical examination shortly after he died. She added: "I was in contact with him (Professor Stewart) before and we discussed a few things. "I'd had to get quite matter-of-fact about things, but I was like 'Oh, my dad does want to donate his brain to medical science.' We did that privately, but our local coroner decided that he wanted to open an inquest because on my Dad's death certificate – well he doesn't have a death certificate – the interim cause of death, when you're issued a certificate to handle banking issues and such, was listed as pneumonia. "My dad did not die from pneumonia. He was bed bound and due to the liquid intake, it was a complication. Eventually, that took him." Hayley elaborated on what Professor Stewart discovered, stating: "Everything points towards the heading of the football. There is CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) that professor Willie Stewart found. He's just the most wonderful and incredible man, and he sat with us and broke down everything in the post-mortem." In 2019, the Football Association and the Professional Footballers' Association conducted their own study and concluded that former football players are three-and-a-half times more likely to die from degenerative brain diseases. Regarding the inquest into McQueen's death, the brief hearing stated that they could not set a date, as they were unable to find his medical records between 1972 and 1995. Coroner Jon Heath said he would need to locate the records from that time period before they could proceed. The timetable for the inquest remains unclear, but following her discussion with Professor Stewart, Hayley and her family are now more resolved than ever to uncover further details surrounding the death. She said: "It spurred us on. We were like 'Okay, we're going to fight this fight.' We haven't done it for any kind of litigation, we just want information. "I would love to know that, if they think it was from the heading of the football, that the information was really powerful, to make the authorities and people in football really start to pay attention to the fact that you can get brain damage from heading a football."
