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Metro
27-05-2025
- Metro
Thousands of men are spitting on women runners — it's happened to me
One in ten women say they have been spat on while running. In this exclusive investigation, Metro exposes a shocking and underreported form of street harassment that is forcing women to change the way they exercise. The spit hit my leg before I even realised what had happened. It was a March evening in Shepherds Bush outside a Co-op just as I was slowing down after my Garmin watch beeped, signalling the end of my 5km run. As the glob of thick, warm liquid seeped through my leggings, a man shouted obscenities at me, saliva still glistening on his lips. 'Did I really just get spat on?' I thought, frozen. Nobody did anything. In shock and fear, I shakily walked home – to my relief, he didn't follow me. Once through the safety of my front door, I called my mum and cried before stripping off, washing all my clothes and standing under a steaming hot shower for half an hour, still trying to process what had happened. Less than two weeks later, it happened again. A different man, but on the same path. He stepped into my way, looked me dead in the eye and spat right at me. This time, thankfully, he missed. Ironically, both incidents happened on a street lined with intermittent signage, campaigning for an end to sexual harassment against women. I no longer run down that busy main road in the evening, unjustly forced to change my behaviour. After sharing what had happened in a small Facebook group for women in media, 80 women replied in less than 24 hours to say it had happened to them too. That response prompted an investigation by Metro and Women's Running to uncover just how common this is. Scotland Yard doesn't keep specific data on spitting incidents, but a Women's Running Instagram poll of 1,000 women found 10% had been spat on while running – most were certain it was intentional. The sample is small considering six million women run in the UK, but scaled up, there could be as many as 360,000 female runners who have been spat at like this. It sounds like an extraordinary number, but with more than one million violent crimes against women in a single year, it is entirely feasible. One in five women told Sport England's This Girl Can campaign that they are concerned about harassment while exercising outdoors. Jas, a 25-year-old from London, has been a victim of spitting twice. The first time was during the pandemic near her university in Lincoln. A man gave her a look that made her uneasy. Then he spat at her, continuing to stare at her in an intimidating way. 'It was terrifying,' she told Metro. 'Not because of the stupid old man, but because it was during the pandemic when you didn't even want someone breathing near you, let alone spitting. I cried and cried, mainly out of fear of getting Covid, but also because I was livid.' Being mixed race, Jas wondered if the attack was racially motivated, but she couldn't be sure. 'It really surprised me,' she remembers. 'It's not like I was going to stop and ask which part of my identity motivated him to spit at me.' The next time was on a morning run through central London when two men, who looked worse for wear after pulling an all-nighter, walked towards her. 'I felt slightly apprehensive as I got closer to them,' she said. 'I began deciding how best to avoid them, but convinced myself that I was overthinking it and didn't cross the road. I should have, because one of them spat in my direction and the other shouted 'watch out sweetheart'. 'They both laughed and watched me run all the way up the street. This time there were no tears – I told them to piss off and ran away as fast as I could.' Jas says she has become accustomed to this behaviour now, a sentiment felt by many of the women I spoke to – including a woman spat at by a 13-year-old boy. He did it 'for a reaction'. None of them saw it coming. The problem isn't unique to the UK. Marie, 52, lives in the Queens area of New York and goes running a couple of times a week. She was first spat at six years ago when she saw a man heading in her direction as she ran across a bridge. 'I wasn't nervous or concerned about him, but as I passed him, he spat at the ground right next to my foot. 'It really shocked me because it was so passive aggressive, and I was disgusted because no one wants a stranger's spit on them.' Two years later, it happened again. 'This guy was in his 40s or 50s and he was glaring at me as I ran towards him,' Marie says. 'Then he just spat directly in my path.' He made a threatening, sexually suggestive comment under his breath as she ran past. 'He just seemed so aggressive, and it made me so angry,' she added. When we contacted the National Police Chiefs' Council with our findings, a spokesperson highlighted The JogOn Initiative — a campaign to prevent harassment and abuse against female runners. It involves plain-clothed officers running along popular routes looking out for predatory behaviour and harassment. However, only a handful of police forces run the initiative, mainly around Yorkshire, but not Scotland Yard. The NPCC spokesperson said: 'We would encourage anyone who feels unsafe in any public place in the UK to report it to police via StreetSafe so we can take action.' Fiona Vera-Grey, a violence against women and girls activist working at the London Metropolitan University, says she is not surprised by our findings as she knows people who have been victims of spitting. She believes perpetrators do it because it is 'demeaning, degrading and dehumanising'. 'Men probably do it because it's not going to be seen as a serious form of harm and likely won't be reported,' she said. She believes that if we lived in a society where violence against women and girls wasn't so prevalent, being spat at might not affect us so deeply. However, because it is connected to all other intrusions on women's safety, it feels even more upsetting. More Trending So, what can we do? Fiona wants women to unite to create consciousness, share their stories and become campaigners for women's safety. One thing is for sure: Once again, the onus for ending violence against women is falling into the hands of women. Andrea Simon, director of the End Violence Against Women Coalition, said: 'Targeting women by spitting on them is a hostile, misogynistic act that is traumatising in its own right, but can also be part of a pattern that can lead to more violence. 'Women have the right to exist in public places safely, whether that's exercising or socialising… violence against women and girls is not inevitable.' Have you ever been spat at/on while running? No, I've not experienced that I'm not sure if it was intentional Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Men and women are getting skin cancer on different parts of their bodies MORE: My husband shoved and spat on me on our wedding night MORE: This Japanese walking trend can make you live longer — it's a shame it's so annoying
Business News Wales
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Swansea Group Wins ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year' at National Awards
Swansea's multi-award-winning restaurant group Rasoi has been awarded 'Indian Restaurant of the Year' at the Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards. Founded by Swansea brothers Jas and Suki Kullar, Rasoi first launched Rasoi Indian Kitchen in Pontlliw in 2015, with the duo rapidly expanding their brand into new ventures such as Rasoi Waterfront, Rasoi Catering, and the successful Kullars restaurant brand in the Middle East. Suki Kullar, owner of Rasoi, said: 'It's a huge honour for Rasoi to be recognised as Indian Restaurant of the Year, especially as we're due to celebrate Waterfront's 10-year anniversary this year. 'We'd like to say a huge thank you to our valued customers for their continued support, and we'd also like to extend our thanks to all the staff at Rasoi Waterfront for their hard work and commitment to amazing food and fantastic customer service. Without them, awards like this would not be possible.' The Corporate LiveWire Prestige Awards are one of the UK's most renowned honours for small and medium-sized enterprises. Recognising businesses that stand out in their respective industries, the awards are determined by a panel of expert judges who assess service quality, innovation, ethical business practices, customer satisfaction, and overall performance.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Two Glaswegians star in hit BBC reality show hosted by Dannii Minogue
Two Glaswegians are starring in the new season of a hit BBC reality show. Hospital pharmacist Jack D, 26, and Finance Analyst Jas, 27, are both set to appear on the LGBTQ+ dating show, I Kissed A Boy. The first episode of the show, which is now in its second season, aired on Sunday, May 11. Hosted by Australian singer, Dannii Minogue, the show follows 11 single men who are on the hunt to find love. (Image: Image: PA)READ NEXT: UK rock band to perform at popular Glasgow venue as part of 2025 tour Jack D, who is a self-confessed serial dater, is looking to take himself off the market and find a man who he can share a nice pastry and a pint with. When it comes to dating, as confident as he may be, Jack isn't keen on making the first move in fear of being rejected. Jack D also thinks the queer scene in Glasgow is quite small and he's tired of the same group of guys circling all the apps. Speaking on what viewers can expect from him, he said: "Expect the unexpected is all I can say. Things changed by the hour in the messy massy, so you'll be seeing a lot of drama. Expect a lot of important conversations as well. "But mainly, expect to see a group of queer guys having a very gay old time and having a laugh." READ NEXT: Singer Billie Marten reveals hilarious night out with Paolo Nutini Meanwhile, Jas is very family oriented and grew up with his mum, dad and sister in the city. Talking about how much he loves his culture ahead of starring on the show, he said he appreciates that he can be an 'openly gay Scottish Punjabi man' with the support of his family and friends and looks upon it as his superpower. After an academic lifestyle in Glasgow, Jas moved to London after university and hasn't looked back. He now wants to find a husband and dreams of getting married. He said: 'I Kissed a Boy is so much more than just kisses and I'm glad to have shared my story on such an amazing platform. "Representation is and always will be important." The second episode of I Kissed A Boy airs at 9pm on Monday on BBC Three. You can catch up with I Kissed A Boy season one and I Kissed A Girl on BBC iPlayer.
Glasgow Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Two Glaswegians star in hit BBC reality show I Kissed A Boy
Hospital pharmacist Jack D, 26, and Finance Analyst Jas, 27, are both set to appear on the LGBTQ+ dating show, I Kissed A Boy. The first episode of the show, which is now in its second season, aired on Sunday, May 11. Hosted by Australian singer, Dannii Minogue, the show follows 11 single men who are on the hunt to find love. (Image: Image: PA) READ NEXT: UK rock band to perform at popular Glasgow venue as part of 2025 tour Jack D, who is a self-confessed serial dater, is looking to take himself off the market and find a man who he can share a nice pastry and a pint with. When it comes to dating, as confident as he may be, Jack isn't keen on making the first move in fear of being rejected. Jack D also thinks the queer scene in Glasgow is quite small and he's tired of the same group of guys circling all the apps. Speaking on what viewers can expect from him, he said: "Expect the unexpected is all I can say. Things changed by the hour in the messy massy, so you'll be seeing a lot of drama. Expect a lot of important conversations as well. "But mainly, expect to see a group of queer guys having a very gay old time and having a laugh." READ NEXT: Singer Billie Marten reveals hilarious night out with Paolo Nutini Meanwhile, Jas is very family oriented and grew up with his mum, dad and sister in the city. Talking about how much he loves his culture ahead of starring on the show, he said he appreciates that he can be an 'openly gay Scottish Punjabi man' with the support of his family and friends and looks upon it as his superpower. After an academic lifestyle in Glasgow, Jas moved to London after university and hasn't looked back. He now wants to find a husband and dreams of getting married. He said: 'I Kissed a Boy is so much more than just kisses and I'm glad to have shared my story on such an amazing platform. "Representation is and always will be important." The second episode of I Kissed A Boy airs at 9pm on Monday on BBC Three. You can catch up with I Kissed A Boy season one and I Kissed A Girl on BBC iPlayer.
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Masters 2025 first round tee times, pairings: When Scottie Scheffler, others start
Masters 2025 first round tee times, pairings: When Scottie Scheffler, others start Show Caption Hide Caption Wyndham Clark on magic of Augusta and studying Tiger Woods' approach Wyndham Clark joins Sports Seriously to talk about the Masters and how he's studied Tiger Woods' success there over the years. The chase for the green jacket is on. The 89th Masters Tournament is underway as 95 golfers have made their way to Augusta, Georgia to play in one of the most prestigious events in all of golf. Practice rounds have wrapped up and ceremonial events like the Champions Dinner and Par 3 contest have concluded, meaning it's time for the competition to begin. First round action tees off early Thursday morning with the honorary starters before groups begin their quest for golf's highest honor throughout the day, with the last group starting in the afternoon. Here are the tee times for day one at Augusta National. Notable 2025 Masters first round tee times Defending champion Scottie Scheffler looks to defend his crown and win his third Masters in four years. He will tee off at 10:15 a.m. ET. Other notable tee times on Thursday include: All times Eastern Zach Johnson: 8:13 a.m. 8:13 a.m. Collin Morikawa: 9:47 a.m. 9:47 a.m. Phil Mickelson: 9:58 a.m. 9:58 a.m. Jordan Spieth: 10:26 a.m. 10:26 a.m. Bubba Watson: 11:21 a.m. 11:21 a.m. Max Homa: 12 p.m. 12 p.m. Dustin Johnson: 12:11 p.m. 12:11 p.m. Patrick Cantlay: 12:33 p.m. 12:33 p.m. Brooks Koepka: 12:50 p.m. 12:50 p.m. Adam Scott: 1:01 p.m. 1:01 p.m. Xander Schauffele: 1:01 p.m. 1:01 p.m. Rory McIlroy: 1:12 p.m. 1:12 p.m. Hideki Matsuyama: 1:23 p.m. 1:23 p.m. Bryson DeChambeau: 1:23 p.m. 1:23 p.m. Jon Rahm: 1:34 p.m. 2025 Masters round one tee times The full list of Thursday's tee times. All times Eastern. 7:40 a.m.: Davis Riley, Patton Kizzire Davis Riley, Patton Kizzire 7:51 a.m.: Kevin Yu, Jhonattan Vegas, Nicolai Hojgaard Kevin Yu, Jhonattan Vegas, Nicolai Hojgaard 8:02 a.m.: Mike Weir, Michael Kim, Cameron Young Mike Weir, Michael Kim, Cameron Young 8:13 a.m.: Zach Johnson, Joe Highsmith, Chris Kirk Zach Johnson, Joe Highsmith, Chris Kirk 8:24 a.m.: Danny Willett, Nicolas Echavarria, Davis Thompson Danny Willett, Nicolas Echavarria, Davis Thompson 8:35 a.m.: Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Noah Kent Bernhard Langer, Will Zalatoris, Noah Kent 8:52 a.m. : Cameron Smith, J.T. Poston, Aaron Rai : Cameron Smith, J.T. Poston, Aaron Rai 9:03 a.m.: Fred Couples, Harris English, Taylor Pendrith Fred Couples, Harris English, Taylor Pendrith 9:14 a.m.: Corey Conners, Brian Harman, Stephan Jaeger Corey Conners, Brian Harman, Stephan Jaeger 9:25 a.m.: Patrick Reed, Max Greyserman, Byeong Hun An Patrick Reed, Max Greyserman, Byeong Hun An 9:36 a.m. : Robert MacIntyre, Billy Horschel, Nick Dunlap : Robert MacIntyre, Billy Horschel, Nick Dunlap 9:47 a.m.: Collin Morikawa, Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee Collin Morikawa, Joaquin Niemann, Min Woo Lee 9:58 a.m.: Phil Mickelson, Jason Day, Keegan Bradley Phil Mickelson, Jason Day, Keegan Bradley 10:15 a.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jose Luis Ballester Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Jose Luis Ballester 10:26 a.m.: Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, Tyrrell Hatton Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, Tyrrell Hatton 10:37 a.m.: Tony Finau, Maverick McNealy, Thomas Detry Tony Finau, Maverick McNealy, Thomas Detry 10:48 a.m.: Cameron Davis, Rafael Campos, Austin Eckroat Cameron Davis, Rafael Campos, Austin Eckroat 10:59 a.m.: Angel Cabrera, Laurie Canter, Adam Schenk Angel Cabrera, Laurie Canter, Adam Schenk 11:10 a.m.: José María Olazábal, Thriston Lawrence, Brian Campbell José María Olazábal, Thriston Lawrence, Brian Campbell 11:21 a.m.: Bubba Watson, Matthieu Pavon, Evan Beck Bubba Watson, Matthieu Pavon, Evan Beck 11:38 a.m.: Tom Hoge, Matt McCarty, Christiaan Bezuidenhout Tom Hoge, Matt McCarty, Christiaan Bezuidenhout 11:49 a.m.: Charl Schwartzel, Denny McCarthy, Hiroshi Tai Charl Schwartzel, Denny McCarthy, Hiroshi Tai 12:00 p.m.: Max Homa, Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun Max Homa, Justin Rose, J.J. Spaun 12:11 p.m.: Dustin Johnson, Nick Taylor, Justin Hastings Dustin Johnson, Nick Taylor, Justin Hastings 12:22 p.m.: Sergio Garcia, Lucas Glover, Daniel Berger Sergio Garcia, Lucas Glover, Daniel Berger 12:33 p.m.: Patrick Cantlay, Rasmus Højgaard, Matt Fitzpatrick Patrick Cantlay, Rasmus Højgaard, Matt Fitzpatrick 12:50 p.m.: Brooks Koepka, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im Brooks Koepka, Russell Henley, Sungjae Im 1:01 p.m.: Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland Adam Scott, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland 1:12 p.m.: Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Akshay Bhatia Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Åberg, Akshay Bhatia 1:23 p.m.: Hideki Matsuyama, Bryson DeChambeau, Shane Lowry Hideki Matsuyama, Bryson DeChambeau, Shane Lowry 1:34 p.m.: Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark, Tommy Fleetwood 1:45 p.m.: Sahith Theegala, Sepp Straka, Sam Burns How to watch 2025 Masters first round Full coverage of the first round is available to watch on ESPN. It can also be streamed on Fubo. Dates: Thursday, April 10 Thursday, April 10 Location: Augusta National Golf Club (Augusta, Ga.) Augusta National Golf Club (Augusta, Ga.) Time: First tee on Thursday is scheduled for 7:40 a.m. ET First tee on Thursday is scheduled for 7:40 a.m. ET TV channels: ESPN ESPN Streaming: | Fubo (free trial) Watch the Masters with Fubo
