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North Wales Live
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- Health
- North Wales Live
Charity backs new drive to get everyone vaccinated against cancer
Health officials have urged hundreds of thousands of people to get a vaccine that protects against certain cancers. It comes amid warnings that more than 418,000 children have left school with no protection against human papillomavirus (HPV) in the last three years. The HPV vaccine is offered to boys and girls when they are in Year 8 and is key to wiping out cervical cancer in the UK. Around 13 high-risk types of HPV are known to cause 99.7% of cervical cancers. The jab also protects against genital warts and head and neck cancers, such as those in the mouth or throat. Now, GP practices in England will invite 16 to 25-year-olds to have the vaccine if records show they did not have it in school. According to NHS England, more than 418,000 children left school without having the jab in the last three years, with concerns there are many more people aged 16 to 25 who are not protected. Data shows that in the 2023/24 academic year, some 76.7% of girls and 71.2% of boys aged 14 to 15 were vaccinated against HPV by Year 10. Uptake in Year 8 increased to 72.9% among girls and 67.7% among boys, from 71.3% and 65.2% respectively a year earlier. The health service will aim to boost uptake among girls to 90% as part of plans to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040. It will also aim to increase the number of women attending cervical cancer screening appointments. John Butler, Consultant Gynaecological Oncology Surgeon at The Royal Marsden and Medical Director at the Lady Garden, said: "Cervical cancer - and other HPV related cancers - are often devastating diseases — but we have the power to eliminate them, through vaccination and screening. It's heartbreaking that so many young people are missing out on the protection the HPV vaccine offers, simply because uptake remains below NHS targets. Over 400,000 young people have left school unvaccinated in the last three years. That's why this new move to remind those who missed out at school is not just welcome - it could be lifesaving." Jenny Halpern Prince MBE, CEO & Co-Founder, The Lady Garden Foundation said: 'Everyone under 25 needs to have the HPV vaccine - not just females. The shocking figures released by the NHS today, revealing that over 400,000 children left school unvaccinated in the last three years alone, mean that so many young people are putting themselves at risk of cancers that they can protect themselves against. "The HPV vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a widespread virus that can cause cervical, vulval, vaginal, mouth, anal & penile cancers (plus genital warts). This safe and highly effective vaccine is given in schools in Year 8 and is available free on the NHS to anyone under the age of 25 from their GP (and pharmacies from 2026). "We urge all unvaccinated young people to book in as soon as possible with their GP. You don't have to wait to be invited. At The Lady Garden Foundation we are working to ensure that all young people (and their parents) understand the many benefits of the HPV vaccine in protecting against six different types of cancer - visiting Freshers' Fairs around the UK and delivering PHSE resources."
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
REVEALED: WA's top 10 most viewed property listings
They are the stuff of our Lotto dreams and our investment desires. These are WA's most viewed house adverts. Nearly a quarter of a million people have viewed the top 10 adverts on in the year to April, which showcase beachside mansions, historic beauties as well as some of Perth's cheapest and quirkiest homes. 1. With 31,682 views the home piquing the greatest interest is a stunning $8.85 million luxury home nestled in the exclusive coastal area of Yallingup. Sold through property agent Mack Hall, the 2023-built mansion has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, two kitchen and two loungerooms. But with every room boasting views over the ocean, which can be viewed through 300sqm of floor-to-ceiling windows, it's of little surprise that it has garnered such interest. Wyadup Rd Yallingup got the most views on over the past year. Credit: supplied Wyadup Rd Yallingup got the most views on over the past year. Credit: supplied Wyadup Rd Yallingup got the most views on over the past year. Credit: supplied 2. The biggest property on the list, this 10-bedroom former convent in Toodyay is set on 2210sqm of land overlooking the Avon River. The size alone was likely behind the Queen Anne Federation beauty's 27,724 online views, but those with an interest in a property that comes with its own library and chapel have sadly missed out. It has now sold for only $656,600 through agent John Butler. The second most viewed property on is this twn bedroom property at Mercy Retreat in Toodyay. Credit: supplied 3. In third place was an architectural head turner in Circe Circle, Dalkeith, which got 27,102 online views. The three-level, five-bedroom home includes a home cinema, wine cellar and tasting room, gym, outdoor kitchen, heated pool and spa, two outdoor bathrooms and a lift. And it will only set you back $6.1 million through property agent Jody Fewster. This was the third most viewed property advert, a luxury home on Circe Circle in Dalkeith. Credit: supplied 4. This Kelmscott property, has previously featured in The West Australian after it was described by real estate agent Ash Swarts as the worst-presented home he had listed. The listing joked that would-be buyers should bring a flashlight, a sense of humour and perhaps a Hazmat suit after the previous owner vacated suddenly, leaving his belongings inside. Illustrating the strength of Perth's property market, it will still cost $550,000. This was the fourth most viewed property on - a run down old home on Ryland Rd in Kelmscott. Credit: supplied 5. This stunning Dunsborough property known as Rockville — sold by a local family after five generations of ownership — came fifth with 23,456 views. But the picturesque beachfront property is no longer up for grabs. It sold — without an agent — for $7.5 million. this was the fifth most viewed property on - a property on Bay View Crescent in Dunsborough. Credit: supplied This was the fifth most viewed property on - property on Bay View Crescent in Dunsborough in the South West. Credit: supplied 6. In sixth place was an ocean-front mansion in City Beach which got 22,952 views, selling for $11 million through agent Scott Swingler. The sixth most view property on was on Challenger Parade in City Beach. Credit: supplied 7. It was followed by a historic beauty in Peppermint Grove, previously featured in The West, which got 22,375, and is currently under offer through agent William Porteous. The seventh most viewed property was on Challenger Parade in City Beach. Credit: supplied 8. Next in line was a home on the iconic Marine Terrace in Fremantle which got 21,430 views and is selling for $1.5m through agent Anthony Vergona. The eighth most viewed property online was on Marine Terrace in Fremantle. Credit: supplied 9. Ninth place goes to one of Perth's cheapest homes — a $275,000 two-bedroom park home in Caversham, selling through agent Kirrily Macri. The ninth most viewed property was one of PErth's cheapest, selling for $275k on Benara Rd Caversham. Credit: supplied It may be cheap, but as 20,809 people have likely discovered, there's a catch. The new owner will also have to pay a $255 weekly rent, given it's a park home. 10. Lastly, the home belonging to influencer Constance Hall came in 10th with 19,675 views, selling for $1.295m through agent Leann Jones. The six-bedroom boho nature retreat is nestled in the forest in Margaret River. The tenth most viewed home belongs to influencer Constance Hall in Margaret River. Credit: supplied The tenth most viewed home was sold by influencer Constance Hall on Settler's Retreat in Margaret River. Credit: supplied
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brisbane Festival 2025 Line-Up: John Butler, Kate Miller-Heidke, C.W. Stoneking + More
Brisbane Festival has unveiled its full program for 2025, with an extensive music program as a featured element. Dubbed The Music City, the program invites several notable Australian artists to perform in the city in a variety of unique formats. The full music program can be found below. The 2025 program includes the likes of John Butler, performing at the city's Princess Theatre, as well as Sarah Blasko at the Tivoli as part of her Double Feature Australian tour and Brisbane's own Hannah Macklin at the Powerhouse. The Tivoli will also host its 'In The Round' concert series, with bands performing at the beloved venue from the middle of the room rather than on the stage. Artists set to perform in this manner include Mallrat, Odd Mob and Julia Jacklin's Phantastic Ferniture. 'Brisbane Festival is more than an arts event,' said Adrian Schrinner – the Lord Mayor of Brisbane – a statement announcing the program. 'It's a celebration of our identity as Australia's lifestyle capital. It shines a spotlight on our creativity, diversity, and world-class local talent, bringing them to centre stage for all to enjoy. This year's program will transform every corner of our city with unforgettable experiences — from large-scale international collaborations to vibrant, community-driven works. I encourage everyone to get involved, explore the city in new ways and be part of this extraordinary celebration that puts Brisbane's culture, colour and community front and centre.' Friday, September 5th to Saturday, September 27th – Various venues, Brisbane QLD100 Guitars Amplified: The Exquisite Rock And Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett Amy Shark Balleen Moondjan Beacons C.W. Stoneking Community Choir: The Musical Cut Copy David Bailey Emma Donovan Franck Grinspoon Hannah Macklin Icehouse Indo Warehouse Invoices Jack River Jade Ensemble James Johnston John Butler Jungaji Kate-Miller Heidke KLP La Bohème Lime Cordiale Mallrat Manly Serenades Migrating Bird Milestone Odd Mob Pasifika Made Phantastic Ferniture Sarah Blasko Shostakovich Ten (with Queensland Symphony Orchestra) St. Lucia Serenads Tina: A Tropical Love Story Topology Winston Surfshirt Wunderhorse Xavier Rudd Tickets for all shows are on sale now via the official Brisbane Festival website. Night At The Barracks And The Parkland 2025: Missy Higgins, Cut Copy, Icehouse + More Julia Jacklin Is Now Fronting A Grinspoon Tribute Band Called Binspoon You Am I Announce 21-Date 'Hi-Fi Way' Anniversary Tour The post Brisbane Festival 2025 Line-Up: John Butler, Kate Miller-Heidke, C.W. Stoneking + More appeared first on Music Feeds.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Winston Surfshirt Announces 2025 East-Coast Album Launch Shows
Winston Surfshirt have announced a run of shows for September and October 2025 to launch the project's fourth studio album, the quasi-eponymous Winston. The follow-up to 2022's Panna Cotta is set for release next month on Friday, July 26th via Sweat It Out. The full list of tour dates, as well as ticketing information and more details about Winston, can be found below. The Sydney-based band had already been announced as part of the line-up for this year's Brisbane Festival earlier in the month, with a performance booked in at the city's Princess Theatre for September. Other acts performing at the esteemed Woollongabba venue as part of this year's festivities include John Butler, Sarah Blasko, Wunderhorse, Odd Mob and Indo Warehouse. Winston, meanwhile, was formally announced in late May. Five singles have already been lifted from the album ahead of its official release: 'Boots' in November 2024, 'Ice Cream' back in January, 'Spend My Nights' in March, 'One Sugar' in May (to coincide with the album's announcement) and 'Jeep' last Friday (June 27th). The lattermost single can be streamed below. The band's most recent live performance came as part of this year's Vivid, where they played a free show in Darling Harbour's Tumbalong Park. They were joined by Jerome Blaze as their opening act. Prior to that, the band did a run of pop-up shows at beaches across New South Wales, where they performed live from the back of a boat. They had pulled this off previously in the early days of the band, performing on the water in Sydney Harbour promoting their 2017 debut album Sponge Cake. Friday, September 26th – Princess Theatre, Brisbane QLD Friday, October 17th – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC Saturday, October 18th – Liberty Hall, Sydney NSW The Brisbane show is on sale now. A pre-sale for the Sydney and Melbourne shows will go live from 10am AEST on Tuesday, July 1st. General sale will then follow on Wednesday, July 2nd at 12pm AEST. All ticketing links and pre-sale sign-ups can be accessed via MG Live's official website. The Rubens Celebrate 10 Years Of 'Hoops' With Three Huge Shows In Sydney The Band CAMINO Announce Aussie Return With 2026 'NeverAlways' Tour The Bamboos Announce September 2025 25th Anniversary Shows The post Winston Surfshirt Announces 2025 East-Coast Album Launch Shows appeared first on Music Feeds.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Politics
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Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's race: Fatehi holds off strong challenge from Butler
NORFOLK — Incumbent Ramin Fatehi held off a spirited challenge Tuesday from John Butler to win the Democratic nomination for the city's commonwealth's attorney. Late Tuesday night, Fatehi had a decisive lead over Butler of 52% to 48% of the vote. Butler called Fatehi to concede. Butler, a former federal prosecutor, had the support of several of Norfolk's top Democratic leaders, including Mayor Kenny Alexander, Sheriff Joe Baron, Treasurer Daun Hester, Commissioner of the Revenue Blythe Scott, and City Council members Courtney Doyle, Jeremy McGee and Tommy Smigiel. Among those endorsing Fatehi were U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, former state Attorney General Mark Herring, former school board members Rodney Jordan and Yvonne Wagner, and former councilmen Andy Protygou and Paul Riddick. Both candidates raked in record amounts in donations and in-kind contributions. As of the latest campaign finance filing deadline, Butler reported $742,000 in contributions, while Fatehi collected around $870,000 in cash and in-kind contributions since he took office in 2022. Butler's top contributors were some of the city's most powerful lawyers and business leaders, while Fatehi's main source of campaign income came from three liberal super PACs largely funded by billionaire George Soros, as well as loans from himself. Butler said he was encouraged to run by city leaders who were unhappy with the job Fatehi had been doing. He pointed to multiple instances of plea deals being rejected by judges for being too lenient, murder cases ending in acquittals or dismissals, and dozens of prosecutors resigning after Fatehi took over as reasons for needing a new leader. Fatehi said he stood by his record and the work of his staff. Violent crime in the city is down 40%, property crime down 27%, and the jail's population has been cut in half, he said. He argued Butler was not qualified since his only prosecuting experience was in federal court. He also claimed he was the only true Democrat in the race, pointing to an email from the local Republican party urging members to vote for Butler, and donations he received from people who typically support Republican candidates. Jane Harper,
