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Metro
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emmerdale's Danny Miller ‘really misses' his dad amid dementia battle
Danny Miller, best known for his portrayal of Aaron Dingle on ITV's Emmerdale – and for being crowned 'king' of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here – recently opened up his father's battle with dementia. While appearing on Loose Women, Danny became emotional, admitting he's 'lost his dad' to dementia. The 33-year-old actor recently revealed that his father, Vince Miller, is living with dementia. Vince is a well-known figure in Manchester's entertainment scene, having spent decades working as a compère and host for some of the UK's biggest acts, including The Beatles and Take That. Danny said to Denise Welch that he really misses his dad and that picking up the phone to him 'just isn't possible anymore'. He wanted to remind anyone suffering first or second hand with dementia that 'they're not alone'. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The soon-to-be father of three went on to say, 'I love my dad so much' and credits him for being where he is today. Speaking candidly, he said: 'Sometimes when we visit him in the care home, we get the opportunity to have a good visit, and there are bad visits as well.' Danny rose to fame on Emmerdale as Aaron Dingle, a troubled character who has endured harrowing storylines including abuse, mental health struggles, and the death of loved ones. It's a role that has earned him numerous awards, including multiple Best Actor gongs at the British Soap Awards. His character, Aaron, quickly became a fan favourite. From the trauma of childhood abuse at the hands of his father Gordon to grappling with his sexuality and mental health, Aaron's journey has been anything but easy. More Trending In 2021, Danny was crowned King of the Castle on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! after winning over viewers with his humour, warmth and determination. Filmed at Gwrych Castle in Wales during the pandemic, he took part just weeks after the birth of his son Albert, and said the win meant everything. Away from the soap world, he is the co-founder of the charity Once Upon a Smile, which provides support to bereaved families. The charity's mission resonates even more deeply with Danny now, as he experiences firsthand the challenges of supporting a loved one through illness. Danny has taken to social media to document his experiences navigating his father's journey with dementia in the hope of helping other families. View More » He concluded his interview by saying, 'I love my dad so much and he's the reason that I'm sat here talking to you today, and I love you, dad if you're watching, keep smiling.' MORE: Emmerdale issues statement as major ITVX episode is pulled MORE: Emmerdale's PC Swirling arrests John for murder in ITVX release – but a twist follows MORE: 'All over' for John as he is plunged into several wedding nightmares in Emmerdale
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tiny UK island ‘feels like a sci-fi novel' with dolphins & 12m-long sharks – and it's only open for the next five months
THE Calf of Man is now open to visitors for the summer season - but for a limited time. The remote island sits south of the 5 The Calf of Man is south of the Isle of Man and only 600 acres long Credit: Alamy 5 The island is completely uninhabited apart from a few volunteers Credit: Alamy Uninhabited outside of the season, it is owned by Manx National Heritage who manage the island that is primarily used as a nature reserve and bird observatory. And the Boat trips are available daily during the summer months with weather and tides permitting. All trips depend on the weather, and the island can be cut off for weeks when it's bad because the journey can be dangerous - which is why there are shipwrecks surrounding it. Read More on Tiny UK Islands Because of this, reaching the shores of the Calf of Man can take between 15 and 40 minutes. On the island, you'll find two ruined lighthouses, but barely any people. The 600 acres island is home to hundreds of birds, seals, dolphins, moths, butterflies and insects that you can spot on your visit. Another popular animal you can find there during the summer is the basking shark. Most read in News Travel Basking sharks can grow up to 12 metres long and swim close to the shore of the island. In the summer, they can be seen feeding on plankton near the surface. While most visitors opt for a day trip, it is possible to stay overnight on the island - in the one accommodation available. Exploring UK Islands: A Journey Through Beautiful Isles (1) 5 Basking sharks are regularly spotted during the summer months Credit: Alamy The Bird Observatory is a self-catered hostel, and on the It also adds that 'a stay on the Calf is only suitable for those who are fit enough to cope with the terrain and conditions'. Bookings run from June 2, 2025 until the end of August and the hostel can sleep up to eight people. One visitor wrote on 5 Seals like to make an appearance on the shores too Credit: Alamy "Upon seeing it in the distance, every one of those stories will spring forth, and you will find your mouth forming an automatic 'wow.'" One woman, Chloe, recently gave up her regular 9-5 for a chance to work as a She snapped up one of the most remote jobs in the British Isles and became an assistant estate warden. Chloe enjoyed the experience so much she even returned to work as a paid estate warden for a nine months and likened it to being on the TV series I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. Here are the And 5 The Calf of Man is open until the end of September Credit: Alamy
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Matt Hancock gives verdict on botched Covid 'test and trace' operation
Former health secretary Matt Hancock is grilled at the Covid-19 Inquiry about setting up a privatised "test and trace" service which failed to prevent repeated lockdowns Matt Hancock has defended Britain's botched pandemic 'test and trace' operation at the Covid-19 Inquiry which failed to prevent repeated lockdowns. The former Health Secretary outsourced the nation's vital contact tracing rather than beefing up existing NHS and local public health laboratories and its failure contributed to the need for further lockdown measures. The disgraced ex-minister blamed health leaders for being unable to scale up testing laboratories, insisting 'Public Health England didn't have the operational capacity to scale [up]' The Tories' privatised 'NHS Test and Trace' operation was set up in May 2020 costing £37 billion and led by Mr Hancock's friend, Tory Peer Baroness Dido Harding. Outsourcing firms like Serco were paid millions to call people and advise them to self-isolate but used agency call centre staff paid the minimum wage who were largely not medically trained. The former I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here contestant said: 'The critical thing is that we absolutely must, as a nation, be ready to expand and radically expand testing capacity. Once the test is developed, I had to do that. 'And there are critics who said that it was done in the wrong way. What matters is that it's done and it is planned for next time to be ready to be done.' PM Boris Johnson promised a " world beating" system but the Public Accounts Committee later found NHS Test and Trace failed in its main objective of breaking chains of COVID-19 transmission. A BBC investigation at the time showed only half of close contacts were being reached in some areas. Mr Hancock said Public Health England (PHE) 'proved entirely incapable of expanding that testing capacity', adding: 'It was a cottage industry and we needed industrial scale capacity'. The inquiry heard how Mr Hancock set up a contract tracing system 'from scratch' rather than providing the funding to upgrade local authority labs and facilities run by PHE. The barrister questioning Mr Hancock on behalf of the inquiry asked whether he was aware that local contact tracing systems already existed. Sophie Cartright KC said: 'Did you appreciate that, that the directors of public health within local authority is discharged and performed the role of contact tracing? There was this resource in every local authority across the United Kingdom that had the resources.' Mr Hancock responded: 'Of course I appreciated that. There was one person in each of the upper tier local authorities and therefore, around 100 people, brilliant people, I engaged with a huge number of them throughout the pandemic. But the idea that they alone could have solved this problem was, unfortunately, the wrong attitude.' Mr Hancock resigned as health secretary in 2021 after admitting breaching social distancing guidance after photos showed him in a romantic embrace with colleague Gina Coladangelo. Lack of NHS testing capacity meant testing everyone who had Covid symptoms had to be abandoned early in the pandemic once 'community transmission' was established in the UK. Mr Hancock told the inquiry: 'The doctrine that we had going into the pandemic, that was shared by most of the Western world and the World Health Organisation, was wrong. 'The advice I received from Public Health England was that we should not need or try to test at scale or contact trace at scale as soon as there was community based transmission. There was no point in testing and contact tracing any further outside of hospitals because, effectively, everybody was going to get infected. 'That was the wrong attitude and it is absolutely critical that next time there's a pandemic… we are ready to take the actions to stop it spreading and protect the most vulnerable first.' He concluded: 'The single most important thing is to conclude that the industrial scale, expansion of testing is necessary and we need to be ready to do it.'
Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Changing Rooms' Anna Ryder Richardson very different new life at Welsh zoo
Changing Rooms' Anna Ryder Richardson very different new life at Welsh zoo Changing Rooms icon Anna Ryder Richardson has been on a rollercoaster since the show came to an end in 2004, with the interior design expert now running a zoo Anna Ryder Richardson now owns a zoo in Pembrokeshire (Image: Anna Ryder Richardson ) Since her stint as one of the stars of the iconic 90s show that revolutionised the nation's living rooms, Anna Ryder Richardson has embarked on a rather unusual journey post-Changing Rooms, which ended in 2004. The interior design legend, Ryder Richardson, graced our screens alongside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen in the BBC reality series that spanned 10 seasons. Her passion for design was ignited while working in a children's interior shop, leading her to establish her own interior design company. She made her TV debut with her own design segment on GMTV in 1996. During this period, she formed a friendship with celebrity chef Ainsley Harriot, who introduced her to some producers, paving the way for her to become one of the key designers on Changing Rooms. After the show wrapped up in 2004, Anna participated in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2007, becoming the sixth contestant to exit the jungle, reports the Mirror. Interestingly, the jungle wasn't the only place where Anna encountered wildlife. She surprisingly became the founder of Manor Wildlife Park, a zoo nestled in rural Pembrokeshire. Article continues below Anna with the Changing Rooms gang (Image: PA ) Alongside her ex-husband, the designer purchased and revamped the zoo in 2008. Her remarkable mission to restore the site into a Welsh tourist attraction was documented in the TV series Chaos at The Zoo. Under their management, the zoo has seen significant improvements, including the construction of a £300,000 rhino house and the introduction of new species such as lions, zebras, and parrots. Owning the zoo was never an easy journey for the couple, and it eventually took a toll on their marriage. They divorced in 2017, with a statement to Mail Online revealing that "stresses and strains and expense of running our wildlife park have destroyed our marriage". The conflict spilled into the public eye shortly after their separation as they found themselves embroiled in a bitter legal dispute over ownership, which she referred to as being in a "horrid limbo". While speaking on the 'How To Be 60' podcast, the 61 year old shared with Loose Women presenter Kaye Adams: "I am enjoying a bit of celibacy, to be honest... but we've dived straight in there, haven't we? I'm officially still married for another few weeks." Article continues below She reflected on the ordeal, saying, "It's been probably the worst time, I think. It's actually been going on for such a long time. Have I wasted all that time? Being in this horrid limbo and control and not really living my life, even though I look like them." As of October 2024, it appears the dispute has been settled, with Ryder Richardson resuming her role at the zoo. In a recent statement, the ex-television personality expressed her enthusiasm: "I am very excited, it has been a long time coming, but I am finally back with my beloved animals, incredible team, and excited to greet our visitors into the park. I have huge plans for the future of Manor Wildlife Park."
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Changing Rooms star's life from bitter divorce to managing a zoo after show ended
Designer Anna Ryder Richardson is best known for co-hosting the BBC reality show Changing Rooms alongside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, but since the show came to an end she's been very busy Since her stint as the host of a popular 90s show that revolutionised British living rooms, Anna Ryder Richardson has embarked on an extraordinary journey since Changing Rooms ended in 2004. The interior design legend, Ryder Richardson, brightened up our screens alongside Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen in the BBC reality series that spanned 10 seasons. Her love for design was sparked while working at a children's interior shop, leading her to establish her own interior design company. She got her first major TV break with her own design segment on GMTV in 1996. During this period, she formed a friendship with celebrity chef Ainsley Harriot, who introduced her to some producers before she became one of the key designers on Changing Rooms. After the show wrapped up in 2004, Anna participated in I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2007 and was the sixth contestant to exit the jungle, reports the Mirror. But the jungle wasn't the only place where Anna encountered wildlife. In a surprising turn of events, she became the founder of Manor Wildlife Park, a zoo located in rural Pembrokeshire. Alongside her ex-husband, the designer purchased and revamped the zoo in 2008. Her remarkable mission to restore the site into a Welsh tourist attraction was documented in the TV series Chaos at The Zoo. Under their management, the zoo has seen significant improvements, including the construction of a £300,000 rhino house and the introduction of new species such as lions, zebras, and parrots. The couple's ownership of the zoo was never without its challenges, and it eventually took a toll on their relationship, leading to their divorce in 2017. In an interview with the Mail Online, they attributed the breakdown of their marriage to the "stresses and strains and expense of running our wildlife park have destroyed our marriage". Following their split, the pair became embroiled in a bitter public dispute over ownership, which Richardson described as a "horrid limbo". Speaking on the 'How To Be 60' podcast with Kaye Adams, the 61 year old shared: "I am enjoying a bit of celibacy, to be honest... but we've dived straight in there, haven't we? I'm officially still married for another few weeks. "It's been probably the worst time, I think. It's actually been going on for such a long time. Have I wasted all that time? Being in this horrid limbo and control and not really living my life, even though I look like them." However, in October 2024, the dispute appears to have been resolved, with Ryder Richardson returning to her role as manager of the zoo. In a statement, the former TV star expressed her excitement: "I am very excited, it has been a long time coming, but I am finally back with my beloved animals, incredible team, and excited to greet our visitors into the park. I have huge plans for the future of Manor Wildlife Park."
