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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Katherine Ryan faces fresh neighbour battle after husband Bobby's dream garden is ruined over the bank holiday
KATHERINE Ryan has opened up on drama with her new neighbour after her husband Bobby Kootstra's dream garden was left ruined. The comedienne, 41 - who has a background in urban planning - bought her swanky London mansion back in 2019. 6 6 6 She previously welcomed her third child during a home water birth at her pad in the English capital yet, despite the happy memories, issues with a host of neighbours have caused niggles. We previously reported how the stand-up had complained to the council in 2022 after her neighbours built a balcony overlooking her swimming pool. Now, Katherine has told how a different male neighbour on the other side of the fence caused issues over the recent Bank Holiday weekend. In her podcast, the Canadian described her outdoor space as "a beautiful garden that my husband takes such good pride in." Yet detailing the "big drama" to come, she told how their new neighbour had informed them he would be doing some gardening work ahead of their family trip to Costco. Her eldest daughter Violet, 15, stayed at home yet rung her parent to tell her "there is a giant tree in our garden." In the frantic call she told her: "The neighbours are chopping down trees, does Bobby want to see a photo?" Katherine then tells her: "I show Bobby the photo, a giant tree has fallen over and through our fence and is in the garden. "You can see many other trees were cut at the tree line." Katherine Ryan says she's planning £174k facelift at 41 as she reveals exactly when she'll get it done She told how it was a "big change" to their landscape and added: "Those trees have been around a long time, as someone with a planning background we are in a conservation area." She then reverted back to explaining her spouse's reaction, telling her Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything listeners: "Now we have got an entire tree in our f**king garden and Bobby is having a meltdown in the Costco. "Not angry just looking really sad, then he got quiet. I had to take the children away from the trolley." She then told how he had a chat with the neighbour when they got home, and arranged to have some more surveys done before any more trees were chopped down. Katherine added: "He loves nature and the garden and the shade those trees provided "He just takes a lot of pride in his garden "I don't think Bobby would chop down anything without telling a neighbour. "My concern is I have small children and dogs, if a giant tree is fell in our garden there are safe ways to do that." She added of her partner: "It just ruined the day, it's like his sports team had lost." The pair entered into a civil partnership in Denmark in 2019. She shares son Fred, three, and daughter Fenna, two, with her spouse - as well as Violet from a previous relationship - yet has spoken of her desire for a fourth child. 6 6
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Peppa Pig's family land huge brand deal as they are gifted a Jeep after arrival of baby sister Evie as Mummy Pig reveals whether she is planning on having even more piglets
Peppa Pig's family have been gifted a Jeep in a money-spinning new brand deal following the arrival of her baby sister Evie. The famous cartoon pig announced the collaboration on Instagram over the weekend, after teasing how they would need a bigger car. Baby Evie - Mummy and Daddy Pig's third child - and a sister for Peppa, four, and George, two, was born last week at London's Lindo Wing. And as the growing family settle down with Evie, Jeep decided to give the family of five a helping hand. The Instagram post, which showed Peppa, her siblings and parents crowded around a luxury brand new car, was captioned: 'We heard you loud and clear! There's only one car you should drive Baby Evie home in.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fans on social media have been in hysterics at the brand deal, with many sharing their opinion online - including celebrities such as Katherine Ryan. Taking to Instagram, the comedian said: 'What the hell is going on?!' Another said: 'This is the best collab ever.' A third wrote: 'OMGGG THIS IS GREAT MARKETING!!' 'I better see that jeep!! On the new episodesss,' a fourth commented. Evie was welcomed into the family with open arms. Speaking to Hello! Magazine, Mummy Pig said about the birth: 'We were very lucky – everything went smoothly and in eight, um, "short" hours of labour Evie was here.' Daddy Pig sweetly added: 'Mummy pig was AMAZING, and she brought our new baby girl into the world. What a miracle that is!' It comes after Mummy Pig shared if there are future plans for more piglets. The family have been on screens since 2004 and in that time have remained a family of four, with Peppa and George not ageing throughout 21 years on screen. So when did the couple decide to add to their brood? 'I don't think either of us ever had a specific plan – but we just got to that place where timing felt right,' Mummy Pig explained. Daddy Pig agreed, adding: 'And everything fell into place. We're very lucky to be able to grow our family.' But the couple were more hesitant about adding a fourth child to their family, with Daddy Pig panicking before Mummy Pig jumped in to clarify: 'I think we're more than happy with our family of five! We're excited to settle into our new adventure and see where that takes us.'
The Sun
24-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Global cancer cases rise at alarmingly high rate – why are so many young women getting deadly disease?
A month before her 21st birthday, Amy Clark was given the earth-shattering news that she had stage four lung cancer. It was a moment Amy, now 26, describes as: 'Like having an out-of-body experience,' so shocking was the diagnosis. 5 5 'I couldn't really process what the nurse had told me. I had lung cancer that had spread to my rib and lymph nodes. It felt totally surreal,' she says. Five years on, thanks to ongoing treatment, Amy lives a full and relatively normal life, working in insurance in North Somerset. However, her experience of developing cancer at such a young age is, worryingly, no longer so unusual. Young people like Amy are being diagnosed with cancer at an alarmingly high rate. While it is a disease that typically strikes later in life, more and more young women and men are being diagnosed in their prime. Globally, diagnosis and deaths related to early-onset cancers – meaning those affecting people below the age of 50 – rose by 79% and 28% respectively, between 1990 and 2019.* And according to Cancer Research UK, the increase in cases among those aged 25-49 in the UK is more than double the rise in over-75s, with cancers of the digestive system, skin and breast most common in younger people. High-profile women, including the Princess of Wales, 43, Strictly's Amy Dowden, 34, and comedian Katherine Ryan, 41, have all been diagnosed with cancer in the past two years, and by bravely going public they've brought a lot of attention to the fact that, increasingly, age guarantees no protection against cancer. Before her death at the age of 40 in June 2022, bowel cancer campaigner and The Sun columnist, Dame Deborah James, worked tirelessly to highlight that cancer impacts younger people too, after her own symptoms were dismissed. 'Deborah was passionate about awareness of bowel cancer symptoms and early diagnosis, because being diagnosed in the earliest stages means you have a much better outcome,' says her mum Heather. 'You know your body better than anyone, so if something doesn't feel right, get it checked. She often said that if she could save one life, all the effort would be worth it.' For Amy, a diagnosis came completely unexpectedly, following investigations into an old injury. 'After a fall in 2016, I'd experienced lower-back pain on and off for a few years, and in May 2019 I saw an orthopaedic consultant about it. "An X-ray and PET scan revealed I had a badly healed old rib fracture, which explained the pain. But it also showed a 3mm lesion in my right lung,' says Amy. 'I was referred to a respiratory consultant, who said he didn't usually see this sort of lesion in someone my age – they were more associated with older people who'd been long-term smokers. "It was agreed I'd have another scan the following year, but he didn't seem concerned, so nor was I. Lung cancer never even crossed my mind.' In February 2020, a second scan showed that whatever was in Amy's lung was now also in her lymph nodes. She was referred for a bronchoscopy, which enables doctors to look at the lungs and air passages using a thin tube with a camera, and perform a biopsy. 'It wasn't until I was actually on the trolley, going into theatre in March 2020, that someone said the word 'cancer' to me. 5 5 "I was so shocked – it hadn't been on my radar at all. I was 20, in a happy relationship with my boyfriend Danny, 25, working and socialising, like any young woman. "I felt fit and well, with no symptoms of anything untoward.' The following month, Amy received her diagnosis. 'Not only did I have cancer, but it had spread, meaning it was now stage four. It was a devastating moment – my memories of it are hazy, because I was immediately plunged into a state of shock. "But I remember my mum Jan crying. I didn't think about myself, but about how this was going to impact my family and Danny. 'I didn't ask what my prognosis was, as I didn't want to hear my life reduced to a countdown.' Between April 2020 and May 2023, Amy – who went on to learn she had a relatively rare form of lung cancer called ALK positive, which affects 3-5% of lung cancer patients – began oral targeted therapy, as well as 20 rounds of radiotherapy to shrink her tumours. Tough to cope with 'Emotionally, it took a long time to come to terms with my diagnosis. It felt totally at odds with the fact I was just 21, with so many plans for my future. "I still felt like 'me' and I had no cancer symptoms, though I experienced side effects from the treatment, including highly sensitive skin and an internal burning sensation, which were tough to cope with. 'Danny, an engineer who I'd met on a night out with friends and started dating in 2018, was my rock, as were my family. "But nobody that age ever expects to have to tell the people they love that they have stage four cancer and be supported by them.' In January 2023, Amy, who lives with her parents, was told she'd had a 'complete response' to treatment, meaning there was no evidence of cancer in her body. She was able to return to work and get back to her passions of hiking, attending music festivals and seeing friends. However, that March, a scan revealed cancer in Amy's hip area, and she needed more radiotherapy. 'That was the hardest time, emotionally, even worse than receiving my diagnosis,' she says. 'I kept thinking – is this my life now, in and out of treatment, waiting for the cancer to appear in another part of my body?' Amy is now having regular scans, alongside medication, and she takes huge strength from her relationship. 5 'Danny has never wavered in his support, lifting my spirits on days when I've felt overwhelmed,' says Amy. 'We don't shy away from talking about cancer, but we talk about our future, too, and are planning to move in together next year.' There are countless theories swirling among the medical community about why rates of early-onset cancer are on the rise. These range from people having more exposure to artificial light, modern diets of ultra-processed foods, red meat and alcohol, as well as obesity, poor gut health and microplastics in food and water supplies. Research published by Cancer Research UK last month pointed to a possible link between bowel cancer in under-50s and childhood exposure to a toxin produced by E. coli. Dr Rachel Orritt from the charity says that, although around nine in 10 cancer cases still happen in people over 50, early-onset cancers are a growing cause for concern. 'We don't know what's causing early onset cancer. Preventable factors like changing diets and higher rates of obesity, as well as improvements to early detection, could all be playing a part. "But it's vital we have more research to understand the causes, so we know how to prevent it,' she says. Like Amy, Ellie Stacey was left in shock after being diagnosed with a rare but extremely aggressive form of ovarian cancer at 32, in March 2023, after experiencing stomach pain, bloating and pain down one side of her chest. Tests revealed she had stage 3C ovarian carcinosarcoma, which typically affects women aged over 60. She was told by doctors that, although her cancer was incurable, it could be treated. 'I was convinced I was going to die, beside myself with anxiety. It was like a nightmare. "My boyfriend Andrew, 35, who's a radiographer, was with me and was able to hold it together, while I was a mess,' says Ellie, now 34 and an ecologist, from Glasgow. 'My grandmother died from ovarian cancer in her 80s, and the thought of having to tell my mum I had it, too – in my 30s – was so painful.' Ellie has now had her fallopian tubes and ovaries removed, undergone eight rounds of chemotherapy, a hysterectomy, and had a cancerous growth attached to her liver removed. Currently, she's having maintenance IV chemotherapy infusions and oral targeted therapy, along with regular scans. She's had to come to terms with the realisation that she will never carry a child. 'It wasn't possible to freeze my eggs before my ovaries were removed, because by then they were covered in tumours, and now I have no womb either. "I have felt angry – I'd worked so hard to get to the point I wanted to in my career, assuming I'd have children at some point in the future, never imagining the choice would be taken away from me.' Having cancer so young has meant Ellie's life in the last few years has been in stark contrast to that of friends the same age. 'They've been getting on with their lives – excelling in careers, starting families – and although they've been so supportive, it's hard when my life hasn't been 'normal' for two years.' Dr Zainab Noor, a specialist clinical psychologist at the Cancer Psychology Collective says: 'Receiving a cancer diagnosis at a young age not only interrupts the normal momentum of life, but also forces a confrontation with mortality at a time when life is meant to feel limitless. 'It's not uncommon to feel untethered: caught between a life you were expecting and the reality you're suddenly living in. I call this 'emotional whiplash.'' For Ellie, one of the hardest parts about being a young cancer patient has been the uncertainty about the future. 'My career has stalled,' she says. 'I'm only able to work 12 hours on a good week, due to fatigue, and my memory and concentration are poor now. 'I get incredibly frustrated, because I feel I should be living the hell out of life, but I can't manage more than one or two things socially in a week,' adds Ellie. High recurrence rate 'Andrew and I are lucky to have such great friends, some of whom can't have children, and it's been helpful to talk to them. "Well-meaning people have told us we could still have a family via adoption. But when one parent has incurable cancer and may die younger, is that fair on a child?' Ellie has forged connections with other young cancer patients via the charity Maggie's which, she says, has been invaluable. 'There are certain things that, no matter how understanding your friends are, people can't understand unless they've been where you are. "Throughout, Andrew has been incredibly supportive. He's had a lot to deal with and I do worry it will hit him one day. "But if I'm having a down day or feeling guilty about us not being able to have children, he reassures me it's me he wants to be with.' Ellie's cancer has a high recurrence rate, although her latest scans showed that her condition is stable. 'People think that with cancer you either die or get better, but that's always not the case,' she says. 'For me, it's always going to be there and I've just got to try and live my life the best I can.' Amy still encounters shock when she reveals to people her diagnosis, but she counters it with hope and belief in medicine. 'When I meet new people and they learn I have stage four cancer, they're so shocked, and I get that. "Nobody expects to hear that from a 20-something woman who looks completely well. Their mind turns to the absolute worst outcome,' she says. 'Last year, my mum co-founded the charity Oncogene Cancer Research, and she's thrown herself into not only understanding my condition, but supporting patients and fund-raising for research. 'Through her work, I know research is happening and medicine is always evolving, so I try to remain confident that treatment will keep working for me, so I can live a long and full life. 'To this day, I've never asked what my prognosis is and I have no plans to. I am looking to, and planning for, my future.'
BreakingNews.ie
21-05-2025
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
What's a sleep divorce and could it help your relationship?
In today's wellness-focused world, where sleep is recognised as a crucial pillar of good health, 'sleep divorces' – where partners choose to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms – are becoming increasingly popular. This trend has even been embraced by several celebrities, including comedian Katherine Ryan. On the latest episode of her podcast What's My Age Again? – which was released on Tuesday – Ryan chatted with her guest Bryony Gordon about sleeping arrangements, and Gordon shared that: 'I like my sleep. I think sharing a bed with your husband is overrated.' Advertisement Ryan then revealed that she spends most nights sleeping in her children's nursery. When asked by Gordon if she shared a bed with her husband, Ryan said: 'I would. But he snores. He does sweat in his sleep sometimes. I prefer to sleep alone, but I would be willing to do it. But we have very small children who still wake through the night and I sleep in their room like the f****g dog on Peter Pan.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by What's My Age Again? (@whatsmyageagain_pod) We want to know why so many couples are opting for a sleep divorce and if separate beds are the key to a good night's sleep, so have consulted with some top sleep experts to find out… What are the typical reasons couples consider sleeping separately? 'Good-quality sleep is crucial for both physical and mental wellbeing, increasing energy levels, improving mood, and promoting better overall health,' says Dr Hana Patel, NHS GP and resident sleep expert at Time4Sleep . 'A sleep divorce can help couples to address potential sleep disruptions such as snoring or restlessness. 'If you are finding that sleeping with your partner is causing you to experience chronic lack of sleep, and you find that your health and wellbeing are suffering as a result, it may be time to consider a sleep divorce.' Advertisement Snoring is the number one disruption for getting a good night's sleep, according to research by the National Bed Federation . Listening to your partner snore can significantly hinder your sleep quality (Alamy/PA) A survey conducted by The Sleep Council in 2009, found that less than one couple in 10 (7%) had separate beds, suggesting the rate of separate sleeping has roughly doubled in the past decade. 'This research also found that 38% of men and 36% of women quoted snoring as the number one reason for a sleep divorce,' says Dr Ryan Cheong , ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) consultant and sleep surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London. However, other factors such as fidgeting can also disrupt co-sleeping. Advertisement 'If your bed partner is fidgeting or moving around, or if you have different sleeping patterns these factors can potentially disrupt the quality of sleep,' notes Cheong. 'Also, if your partner has very strong, different preferences for their sleeping environment, like temperature, light exposure, mattress comfort or material, then that can be an issue as well.' (Alamy/PA) When should you seek help for snoring? 'With my patients we usually look into how to improve their co-sleeping and explore ways to reduce the symptoms of snoring first, before talking about a potential sleep divorce,' says Cheong. 'Snoring can improve through various lifestyle modifications, like diet and exercise, and with things like mandibular advancement devices.' But symptoms like loud snoring, gasping and choking noises during sleep and daytime tiredness and mood swings could signal a more serious issue like sleep apnea disorder. Exhaustion during the day could be a sign of sleep apnea (Alamy/PA) 'It is estimated that approximately eight million people in the UK have obstructive sleep apnea, and this can have significantly increased risk of things like strokes and heart attacks,' warns Cheong. 'There are different treatments on offer like hypoglossal nerve implants. Both the Genio Nyxoah and the Inspire implants trials that were conducted by myself and my team have been shown to improve both the patient's sleep apnea as well as snoring by the bed partner.' Advertisement Is there any research that suggests the opposite – that we actually sleep better next to someone else? ' Research suggests that there's a 10% increase in rapid eye movement sleep when we're co-sleeping,' explains Cheong. 'The discussions about why this might be the case stems from the social aspect of human evolution, that we tend to be quite social creatures in nature, and having a partner, and in this case a bed partner, gives us the sense of security.' What can couples do to improve their shared sleep environment? There are lots of things you can do to improve your sleep environment (Alamy/PA) 'Ensure that you are having good discussions about your sleeping schedules and are optimising your sleeping environment,' advises Cheong. 'Make sure that the room is as dark as possible, for example. 'Lower temperatures can also help with having a good night's sleep. So, be mindful of the temperatures, the material of the mattress, the material of the blanket, and the preferences of your bed partner.' How would you recommend someone bringing up the idea of a sleep divorce to their partner? 'As long as the discussion and the request is coming from a place of respect, love and understanding, then it's more likely to be received well by your bed partner when the subject is brought up,' says Cheong. Patel agrees and adds: 'If you think that a sleep divorce may be beneficial, discuss the idea with your partner and try testing it out for a short period of time to see if it works for you. Advertisement 'Whilst some may assume that a sleep divorce hinders bedroom intimacy between couples, in fact, it can significantly enhance intimacy and the overall quality of a couple's sex life, particularly for those in long-term relationships. This is because increased energy levels and improved mood from better sleep are important factors in encouraging a healthy libido.'
Toronto Star
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
‘Star Wars' goes symphonic and the return of a cosy mystery: what the Star's Culture team is loving right now
TV: 'Poker Face' Maybe it's because I'm old enough to remember watching 'Columbo' with my parents, but I welcome the return of 'Poker Face,' Rian Johnson's delightful — dare I say cosy? — comedy-mystery series (Citytv+, CBC Gem). With her weathered-cherub voice and ginger Troll mane, Natasha Lyonne remains a hoot as Charlie Cale, the human lie detector, and the twisty episodes so far satisfy. Season 2's opener features an Emmy-worthy turn by Cynthia Erivo as multiple siblings who think they're entitled to an inheritance from their horrible mother. The show promises even more high-profile guest stars. I can't wait. —Doug Brod Comedy: Katherine Ryan As Canadians are wont to do, comedian Katherine Ryan made her name by leaving her home country. The 41-year-old Sarnia native honed her standup act in England and appeared in TV series there, both as a host and an actor, before creating her London-set, semi-autobiographical Netflix comedy 'The Duchess.' Now Ryan, who expertly taps her life with her Canadian husband and three British-born kids for laughs, is back in Toronto for two shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (190 Princes' Blvd.) on Saturday. Limited tickets were still available at press time. —Debra Yeo Concert: 'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert' Hearing John Williams's iconic score for 'Star Wars' performed live by a full symphony orchestra is an otherworldly experience — and a must for any fan of the film saga. From next Thursday to Sunday, Toronto audiences will have that opportunity when the Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents four screenings of 'The Empire Strikes Back' (the series' fifth — and best — episode) in concert at Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St.). Australian composer and conductor Nicholas Buc will lead the TSO in his debut with the orchestra. —Joshua Chong ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Album: billy woods, 'Golliwog' In 2023, billy woods established himself as one of underground hip hop's most compelling storytellers with 'Maps,' a remarkably original (and occasionally hilarious) concept album that offered a glimpse into the chaotic misadventures of a middle-aged rapper on tour. On his new album, 'Golliwog,' woods takes a left turn into horrorcore, weaving dense lyricism into a sinister tapestry of sound — woozy string samples, staggering beats, occasional screams of terror — assembled by an all-star roster of producers. ' The English language is violence, I hotwired it / I got a hold of the master's tools and got dialed in,' woods raps on opener 'Jumpscare,' setting the stage for a brilliant and bleak journey into the heart of darkness, and an exploration of the revolutionary, post-colonial school of thought that might offer an escape route. —Richie Assaly On 'Golliwog,' rapper billy woods dips into horrorcore. Alexander Richter
