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The Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Emotional Katie Price drops son Harvey off at new home after he's booted out of college for being ‘too difficult'
KATIE Price was left emotional as she dropped son Harvey off to his new home after being "kicked out" of his £350k a year college. Harvey, 22, was born with ADHD, autism, genetic condition Prader-Willi Syndrome, and septo-optic dysplasia, which causes blindness. 3 3 He was previously accepted into a residential college, but in February Harvey was kicked out for being "too difficult". Earlier this month, former glamour model Katie, 47, revealed Harvey would be leaving college and going into independent living. In a new clip, Katie filmed herself and Harvey in the car on a road trip to Southampton as she drove him to his new home. Katie said: "I'm back in the van, we're going to your new place until October. Are you excited?" Harvey replied: "Yes." Speaking to the camera, Katie said: "I'm on my way to take Harvey to his next place after college. "We've got about an hour and 20 drive and I don't know how I'm going to feel leaving him there." She then turned to her son and said: "I hate leaving you there Harv." Harvey replied: "It's s*** innit mum," which promoted the TV star to giggle and say: "Stop making me laugh." She reassured him: "I'm going to come and see you on Saturday." Katie Price reveals son Harvey now weighs 30st as she gives update on his fat jabs and says 'I can't wait to see what he looks like' Speaking to her fans again, she said: "So there you go. I'll let you know how I feel when I've dropped him off." She then put her face in her hands and said nervously: "Oh I don't like these days at all but he's 23 and he's got to go to residential now." The mum-of-five captioned the clip: "Love Harvey's positivity today." He gave the camera a thumbs up and said: "I love you mum." The night before Katie shared a clip of her cuddling Harvey in bed before their road trip to Southampton. Her decision for Harvey to go back to collage comes after she revealed that her 23-year-old son was due to start weight loss injections in order to control his ballooning weight. Harvey weight around 30st as a result of his many complex needs, including Prader-Willi syndrome, but Katie hopes the use of weight-loss drug Mounjaro will keep it under control. Speaking on her podcast with sister and co-host Sophie Price, Katie said: "Hopefully Harvey starts his Mounjaro this week, but we'll talk about that next week and I'll go through all of what's happening about that." The TV personality's eldest child has Prader-Willi syndrome, which sparks a constant desire to eat food and a permanent feeling of hunger which leads to obesity. Harvey battles a series of debilitating conditions including autism, septo-optic dysplasia, ADHD and oppositional defiant disorder. In a video posted in April, Katie revealed: 'I'm so heartbroken and gutted that his weight is just going up. 'I just googled it in stones, 188kg is just a few kg of being 30 stone. 'It's so life-threatening now, I'm still waiting for the doctors to get back to me starting on the mounjaro and his journey to a healthy life.' She continued: 'It's so sad his quality of life at the moment where he's so big, he just can't really do much." Katie is also mum to Junior and Princess Andre as well as Jett and Bunny Hayler. Katie Price's relationship history We take a look back at the highs and lows of Katie Price's relationship history. 1996-1998: Katie got engaged to Gladiators star Warren Furman - aka Ace - with a £3,000 ring. But their relationship didn't make it as far as 'I do'. 1998-2000: Katie described Dane Bowers as 'the love of her life' but she broke up with the singer when he allegedly cheated on her. 2001: Footballer Dwight Yorke is the father of Katie's eldest child Harvey. He has had very little to do with Harvey throughout his life. 2002: Rebounding from Dwight, Katie famously had one night of passion with Pop Idol star Gareth Gates, allegedly taking his virginity. 2002-2004: Katie was dating Scott Sullivan when she entered the jungle for I'm A Me Out Of Here!. He threatened to "punch Peter's lights out" when chemistry blossomed between her and Peter Andre. 2004-2009: The jungle romance resulted in Katie marrying Aussie pop star Peter. They had two kids, Junior and Princess, before their bitter split in 2009. 2010-2011: Fresh from her break-up with Peter, Katie enjoyed a whirlwind relationship and marriage with cage fighter Alex Reid. They split 20 months after their Las Vegas wedding. 2011: Katie briefly dated model Danny Cipriani... but it ended as quickly as it begun. 2011-2012: They didn't speak the same language, but Katie got engaged to Argentinian model Leandro Penna in 2011. He later fled home to South America. 2012-2018: Wedding bells rang once more after Katie met Kieran Hayler in 2013. They had two kids together, Jett and Bunny, before their break-up and divorce. 2018-2019: Katie moved on quickly with Kris Boyson. They had an on-off romance for one year and even got engaged. They split for good in 2019. 2019: Katie was linked to Charles Drury during her on-off relationship with Kris. Charles, who also dated Lauren Goodger, has always denied being in "official relationship" with her. 2020-2023: Car salesman Carl Woods took a shining to Katie in 2020. Their relationship was up and down for three years. They broke up for a final time last year. 2024-present: After weeks of rumours, Katie confirmed her relationship with Married At First Sight star JJ Slater in February this year. 3
Business News Wales
09-07-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Supported Internships at Amazon Open Career Paths for Young People with SEND
Two young people from Swansea have gained skills for future career success by taking part in a supported internship programme at the city's Amazon fulfilment centre. Supported internships are structured work-based study programmes for young people aged 16 to 24 with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or equivalent. The internships equip young people with the skills, experience and confidence they need to secure paid, meaningful employment. For young people with a learning disability and/or who are autistic, barriers to employment are particularly acute, with fewer than 5% of adults known to local authorities currently in paid employment across England, despite 86% wanting to work. Supported internships at Amazon combine classroom education and practical work experience in a number of roles, all within an Amazon fulfilment centre, where items are stored, packed and shipped. Many young people who have completed a supported internship at Amazon have gone on to secure permanent roles at the company. Josh Blackmore and Luke Jordan are among more than 80 people with SEND who will graduate from a supported internship across 17 Amazon sites this year. Josh and Luke were both at college studying Independent Living Skills before joining the supported internship programme at the Amazon fulfilment centre in Swansea. During their supported internships, both worked between customer returns and the company's order picking department. Their roles at Amazon were their first experiences of being part of a workplace team. 'You get your fair share of weird things to pick and return for Amazon customers,' said Josh. 'That's what makes it such a fun job. 'It's also easy to make mistakes when you're working in returns, as you have to use a lot of personal judgement. What I love about the team at Amazon is that they don't define people by their mistakes. 'I was scared that I'd be made to feel like a failure if I got something wrong, but that just wasn't the case. Even the best people at their job makes mistakes sometimes. Learning to not let my mistakes define me was an important lesson for me throughout my supported internship, and that was shown to me by the Amazon team.' Luke added: 'People are helpful at Amazon, and they've supported me as I've learned. That made doing the job a lot easier. I've loved doing new stuff.' Both Josh and Luke highlight learning how to fold clothes as one of the best skills they've learned during their time working in returns at Amazon. 'Being able to fold clothes properly helps me keep my room a bit tidier at home,' said Josh. 'That's a funny skill to talk about, but it's made a difference to my personal life.' 'However, my proudest achievement is that I've learned to travel independently thanks to going to Amazon for work every day. I have mobility issues, and I hadn't been going anywhere on my own before coming to work. 'Having to get to work was the push I needed towards independence. I can get the bus on my own now, and I'm even going as far as Port Talbot to meet my friends. That wouldn't have been possible before my supported internship, so I'm grateful for the freedom it's given me.' Luke notes how working at Amazon has improved his reading skills. Some of his work involves reading sentences on screens, and he was given tools to help him break down and understand what was being communicated. Luke has received a permanent job offer from Amazon to continue building his skills following his supported internship. Josh wants to use the skills he's learned through this first professional job to help him open doors for jobs in the television and film industry. He'll be taking part in another tailored employment support pathway to help get him there. 'I want to find the role that's right for me in a creative industry,' he said. Josh and Luke's success was celebrated at a graduation ceremony at the Swansea fulfilment centre, which was attended by their families and Amazon colleagues. Angela Smith, a Gower College and DFN Project Search tutor, added: 'Josh brought lots of fun to the supported internship this year. He is an articulate and generous young man who brings passion and dedication to everything he does in the workplace. 'He has also been a superb ambassador for the Amazon programme outside of Swansea, attending the first Youth Parliament Forum in Westminster, London on National Supported Internship Day back in March, where he courageously addressed the Minister for Disabilities and Social Security, Sir Stephen Tims, and held the room to advocate on behalf of people who have disabilities and want to work in the UK. 'Over the past year, Josh has worked hard to develop his emotional resilience, learning to accept that things do not always go to plan in work and to remember he is never alone – there is someone who can help fix an issue and offer support when needed. 'Luke has excelled in Amazon, not only learning new skills but in developing his resilience to work independently. His work ethic is now excellent, and he has learned how to align doing tasks to the best of his ability with the high standards of quality expected for Amazon's customers. 'Luke has worked hard to adapt to making some essential lifestyle changes, so he can be fit for work every day. Over the last couple of months, I think I have actually seen Luke grow taller as his confidence has blossomed, and his eyes have opened wider. He's chattier and quicker to smile, and where he used to walk a little tired and dragging his feet he now walks with a sense of purpose in and around the busy customer returns department. 'Without question Luke has become someone who will be a very valuable asset in any team.' The supported internship programme at Amazon was launched in 2021 in a bid to see more young people with SEND enter the workforce. It was expanded in 2023 through an ongoing partnership with national charity DFN Project Search. Since the launch of the programme, more than 160 young people have started a supported internship with Amazon, making the company one of the UK's largest providers of supported internships. Kirsty Matthews, CEO of DFN Project Search, said: 'We are incredibly proud of Josh and Luke and all those completing their supported internships this year. Each and every one of our interns graduating has shown that with the right support and opportunities, young people with a learning disability, who are autistic, or both, can thrive in the workplace. 'Our partnership with Amazon continues to open doors that might otherwise have been closed, proving that inclusive employment isn't just the right thing to do – it's good for business. Every success story like Josh and Luke's shows what is possible when we invest in the potential of our young people.'
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Town Lane Enters Senior Housing Asset Class with Off-Market Acquisition of Two Independent Living Communities – Discovery Village Naples and Discovery Village Sarasota Bay
NEW YORK, June 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Town Lane ( a real estate investment management firm, today announced the acquisition of two Class A Independent Living ("IL") communities in Naples and Sarasota, each co-located on campuses inclusive of Assisted Living / Memory Care facilities. Both IL communities, comprising 373 units in total, are recently built with Naples opening in 2020 and Sarasota in 2022. The Naples and Sarasota properties are supported by favorable demographic trends including robust net in-migration and sustained growth in the 75+ and 85+ age cohorts. The communities benefit from strategic locations within their respective markets, offering connectivity and convenience for residents. Discovery Village Naples offers proximity to lifestyle amenities including grocery-anchored retail, luxury resorts, and healthcare facilities. Discovery Village Sarasota Bay is located alongside the Sarasota Bay inlet and 10 minutes from the Sarasota International Airport. The communities offer first-class amenities including restaurant-style dining rooms, outdoor courtyards and pools, fitness and rehab spaces, theatres and beauty salons. "We are excited to announce the acquisition of these two newly-built, well-located Senior Housing communities. The underlying fundamentals in both these sub-markets, as well as the broader senior housing landscape, remain compelling," said Tyler Henritze, Managing Partner at Town Lane, "New vintage, high quality senior housing benefitting from strong demographic tailwinds represents a key theme for Town Lane with additional transactions pending." The portfolio will continue to be operated and leased by Discovery Senior Living who also operates the co-located AL/MC communities. Advisors: Gibson Dunn LLP is serving as legal counsel to Town Lane. About Town Lane Town Lane is a boutique, relationship-driven real estate investment manager. Based in New York City, the firm invests thematically and nimbly across commercial real estate sectors and throughout the capital stack. Town Lane was founded in 2024 after raising $1.25 billion of institutional investor capital targeting opportunistic returns for its inaugural fund. The firm's investment strategy seeks to identify emerging trends, evaluate misunderstood opportunities, and capitalize on episodic market dislocations. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Aimee Workinfo@
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Town Lane Enters Senior Housing Asset Class with Off-Market Acquisition of Two Independent Living Communities – Discovery Village Naples and Discovery Village Sarasota Bay
NEW YORK, June 30, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Town Lane ( a real estate investment management firm, today announced the acquisition of two Class A Independent Living ("IL") communities in Naples and Sarasota, each co-located on campuses inclusive of Assisted Living / Memory Care facilities. Both IL communities, comprising 373 units in total, are recently built with Naples opening in 2020 and Sarasota in 2022. The Naples and Sarasota properties are supported by favorable demographic trends including robust net in-migration and sustained growth in the 75+ and 85+ age cohorts. The communities benefit from strategic locations within their respective markets, offering connectivity and convenience for residents. Discovery Village Naples offers proximity to lifestyle amenities including grocery-anchored retail, luxury resorts, and healthcare facilities. Discovery Village Sarasota Bay is located alongside the Sarasota Bay inlet and 10 minutes from the Sarasota International Airport. The communities offer first-class amenities including restaurant-style dining rooms, outdoor courtyards and pools, fitness and rehab spaces, theatres and beauty salons. "We are excited to announce the acquisition of these two newly-built, well-located Senior Housing communities. The underlying fundamentals in both these sub-markets, as well as the broader senior housing landscape, remain compelling," said Tyler Henritze, Managing Partner at Town Lane, "New vintage, high quality senior housing benefitting from strong demographic tailwinds represents a key theme for Town Lane with additional transactions pending." The portfolio will continue to be operated and leased by Discovery Senior Living who also operates the co-located AL/MC communities. Advisors: Gibson Dunn LLP is serving as legal counsel to Town Lane. About Town Lane Town Lane is a boutique, relationship-driven real estate investment manager. Based in New York City, the firm invests thematically and nimbly across commercial real estate sectors and throughout the capital stack. Town Lane was founded in 2024 after raising $1.25 billion of institutional investor capital targeting opportunistic returns for its inaugural fund. The firm's investment strategy seeks to identify emerging trends, evaluate misunderstood opportunities, and capitalize on episodic market dislocations. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media Aimee Workinfo@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Sunday World
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Doireann Garrihy fears ‘judgement from people' ahead of arrival of first child
"I just feel so lucky having my first baby, to be doing it with my sister, who I live 10 minutes away from, and there's just a lot to look forward to,' Doireann said. RTÉ 2FM presenter Doireann Garrihy has said she fears she might face judgement from people as a new mum. The Dancing with the Stars host (33) is expecting her first child with husband Mark Mehigan. The couple, who tied the knot at the end of last year, announced they are expecting a baby back in April, as the presenter took to Instagram to reveal the happy news. In the first episode of the third season of her podcast, Doireann and Friends, she was joined by her sister Ailbhe Garrihy, who is also currently pregnant with her third child. Doireann, who said she is 'feeling great' and has 'lots of energy' during her second trimester, shared with her sister that she fears the judgment on social media which comes with being a mum. Doireann Garrihy and her fiancé Mark Mehigan. Photo: Instagram "I just don't know how I'm going to prepare for A, judgment from people, and then B, mum guilt as a result of people being judgy,' she said. Doireann, who currently hosts 2FM Drive, said she had a 'couple of experiences' of receiving unsolicited advice on her social media and inappropriate in-person comments. "Someone wrote to me today. I made an iced coffee, and someone replied saying: 'I really hope that's decaf for the baba'. 'Generally, I would ignore, and I just replied and said: 'My doctor told me I can have a coffee a day'. 'When I hadn't announced, I hadn't said it to anyone, there was one person who kept writing to me on Instagram saying: 'I think you have news for your followers. Wink, wink'. Doireann Garrihy pictured for Sunday Independent Living. Photo: Gerry Mooney News in 90 Seconds - June 24th 'So when you get that message, of course, my brain went into overdrive. I was like: 'Okay, I've been seen in the hospital, and I look pregnant. Who have I said it to that maybe has said to someone somewhere?' 'When I did announce, someone was like: 'Yeah, [I] knew you were pregnant during Dancing with the Stars. Do you know why? A lot of your outfits were very leg-focused. I was like: 'I've been getting my legs out as much as possible [my whole life]'.' Her sister Ailbhe, who is the mother to Séan (4) and Fionn (2), added she thinks pregnancy and parenthood open up 'these flood gates'. "It's almost like people are like: 'Okay, now we can just say whatever we want,' she said. The Garrihy sisters also spoke about the joy of being pregnant at the same time, as there are 'six weeks between them'. "I just feel so lucky having my first baby, to be doing it with my sister, who I live 10 minutes away from, and there's just a lot to look forward to,' Doireann said. 'I feel so unbelievably lucky that it's happening at the same time as you.' They added that sharing their maternity leave would be the first time they had spent more time together since secondary school. 'I hope it'll just be walks and coffee. I hope we do, and I hope we stick to it,' Ailbhe said.
