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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Channel 10 star Barry Du Bois reveals the emotional moment he was told he had 'three months to live' amid ongoing cancer battle
Barry Du Bois has revealed how he remains optimistic during his ongoing cancer battle. The former Living Room host, 63, penned an emotional essay for The Gold Coast Bulletin on Tuesday in which he opened up about his journey of trauma, depression and incurable cancer. The Sydney-born presenter revealed how each painful chapter has helped him develop the positive mindset that keeps him going today. 'I was sitting in a cold, unfamiliar consult room at the hospital, my wife's hand holding mine... Then a doctor who had known me for only a few hours looked me in the eye and told me I had three months to live,' he wrote. But instead of accepting that grim prognosis, Barry leaned on something far stronger - his own lived experience. 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. 'They were unaware I'd already been through things that break most people,' he added. From falling 14 metres off a roof and breaking his back, to enduring years of IVF heartbreak with wife Leonie - including a devastating miscarriage - Barry has known profound physical and emotional pain. He said he felt 'lost and empty' because 'anyone that loved me was being punished.' Two weeks after their miscarriage, Leonie was diagnosed with cervical cancer. And while she stayed strong during treatment, Barry spiralled into depression. 'I avoided conversation and started a continual negative conversation with myself that took me into the darkness… Depression is a lonely state and I refused to share my pain. I saw it as a weakness,' he wrote. But it was Leonie who helped him find his way back. Barry said his wife helped him find 'purpose, connection and a sense of belonging' again. He credits that period of reflection and emotional healing for giving him the strength to fight back when he was diagnosed with Plasmacytoma Myeloma - a rare and incurable cancer of the immune system - in 2017. Barry said his wife Leonie helped him find 'purpose, connection and a sense of belonging' again. Pictured Barry and Leonie with their twins Bennett and Arabella 'So when I got my diagnosis - incurable cancer, three months to live - I didn't fall apart... I knew that from leaning into the previous adversities of life I had the resilience to give the fight of my life.' He now focuses daily on the things he can control: Mindset, nutrition, movement and connection. It comes after Barry offered a heartfelt update amid his ongoing cancer battle. He took to social media in March to reflect on his years-long battle with Plasmacytoma Myeloma. In an emotional post, Barry shared a candid beachside photo of himself smiling and relaxed while sitting barefoot on the sand, dressed casually in a white t-shirt and matching white shorts. Alongside the image, Barry also posted a poignant photo of a blue surgical glove with the handwritten words: 'Just because you're struggling doesn't mean you're failing.'
CairoScene
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Monochrome Monday: The Saffron Edition
Saffron isn't just a colour. It's heat, heritage, and a memory made tangible. There are colours that follow seasons, and then there's saffron - perpetually relevant, stubbornly radiant. It lives somewhere between sun-bleached ochre and slow-burn turmeric: neither orange nor yellow, but something older, deeper. You'll find it where heat meets history - in the trim of a galabiya, the glaze of a lantern, the shimmer off the Nile just before the sunset. It's the grain of an old photograph, the lid of a spice jar cracked open at noon. Saffron isn't merely seasonal but situational. A feeling that stains, lingers, and refuses to wash out. Here's how to wear it. Alexandra Miro | Leonie Open-back Dress A sun-drenched column of chiffon with an open back that reads less resort, more revival. Tailored to catch both the light and the side-eyes. Carolina Herrera | Ombré-effect Sequinned Midi Skirt Think sunset, pixelated. This skirt doesn't whisper elegance—it flashes it in sequins that drip from ochre to gold like a melting hour. Rebel Cairo | Stripe Cotton Wrap Pareo in Tangerine More than just a beach wrap, it's a saffron-soaked stripe of attitude. Tie it high, wear it low, don't overthink it. IZIE | Port Sandals Sleek, sculptural, and dipped in the kind of orange that usually only happens at 6:47 PM. Ground your look without dulling it. Sheryl Lowe | Sunset Bead Bracelet A strand of molten sunset held together by three pavé diamond rondelles. Not delicate—deliberate. Miaou Atlas | Pant in Oasis Tailored to flirt with structure but lounge like silk. These trousers say 'I'm chill' while their colour says 'No, you're not.' Okhtein | Mini Feryel Bag in Gel Copper Structured but soft, like a family heirloom that moonlights as an accessory. Pairs well with everything and nothing at once. PINKO | Sequinned Mini Dress A disco ball recast in spice tones. If saffron had a nightlife, this is what it would wear. Amina Muaddi | Anok Slipper 105 in Orange Satin Satin-wrapped power with the architectural heel to back it up. The kind of shoe that turns entrances into exits.
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Award winning Leitrim garden designer takes gold medal for unique entry at Bord Bia Bloom
Leonie Cornelius, an award-winning garden designer based in North Leitrim, has been honoured with a gold medal at the 2025 Bord Bia Bloom Festival in Dublin for her medium garden titled Nourish – The Caragh Nurseries Garden. This is her sixth show garden for Bord Bia Bloom. Leonie has won numerous medals and awards at Bord Bia Bloom, including a gold medal for last year's Óir, the Zarbee's Garden. Her entry this year is a collaboration with Caragh Nurseries and the courtyard-style garden blends architecture with wild nature to reconnect us with ourselves and the rhythms of the natural world. Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean living and ancient herbal traditions, Nourish features a sensory apothecary room surrounded by climate-resilient, edible, and ornamental planting. The garden invites visitors to slow down, restore, and rediscover pleasure in nature. With a focus on sustainable design and emotional nourishment, this immersive space is a powerful response to the demands of modern life. Showcasing bespoke elements from Caragh Nurseries and its outdoor brand, Finn & Elder, Nourish is both a visual and visceral experience – an inspiring blueprint for living in harmony, grounded in nature. Leonie Cornelius is an award-winning garden designer, interior architect, and bestselling author whose work explores the deep connection between nature, design, and wellbeing. Inspired by her childhood in Germany and time spent living on a Greek island and in the south of France, she blends Mediterranean influences with Irish landscapes to create soulful, sensory-rich gardens. Her designs celebrate slow living, seasonal rituals, and emotional restoration. Through her Nourish garden, Leonie invites visitors to reconnect – with themselves, each other, and the wild rhythms of the natural world. After Bloom, Nourish garden's plants will be relocated to Caragh Nurseries' wellbeing garden after the festival, ensuring their continued growth and contribution to a nurturing environment. Caragh Nurseries in County Kildare spans over 60 acres, offering exceptional trees, plants, and bespoke garden design, alongside exclusive pots, lighting, and furniture – creating complete, beautifully tailored outdoor spaces.
Time Out
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The best restaurant in London in 2025 has been crowned by Time Out
Over the past 12 months, Time Out's legion of expert food critics have eaten their way through the capital – trying gastropub roasts, sinking into sustainable menus, checking out exciting newcomers and discovering the best of its Vietnamese, Mexican, Italian and Chinese cuisine. Now, all of that hard work has culminated in the creation of Time Out's list of the 50 best restaurants in London for 2025. As Time Out's food and drink editor Leonie Cooper puts it, this is 'your indispensable guide to where you'll find the best food right at this moment in one of the world's most exciting places to eat'. And after countless dishes and a lot of deliberation, one restaurant rose above the rest to be named the best of the best. Our new number one London restaurant for 2025 is Hackney 's modern Korean joint, Miga. The restaurant moved to east London from New Malden in 2024 and has since become one of the city's most in demand spots. Leonie said: 'Miga is all about exhilarating dishes that smash your tastebuds with integrity and panache.' She added: 'Their landmark dish is yughwe, a ballsy beef tartare accessorised with skinny, crisp batons of Asian pear and a near-neon egg yolk. The soy braised short ribs and slices of pan-fried pork belly delivered in a glowing apple-and-mustard sauce are also must-orders.' For obvious reasons, securing a table at Miga is no easy feat. If you don't have a booking, your best bet is to turn up for lunch when walk-ins are more likely. Or, in the meantime you can check out one Time Out's other top 50 eateries. Our second best restaurant in the city for 2025 was Greek(ish) spot Oma in Borough Market and in third place was the UK's first ever Michelin-star vegan restaurant, Plates.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I lived in a caravan for 8 years to afford my dream home – now everyone assumes I'm rich but I saved thousands on rent
TRYING to get onto the housing ladder is no mean feat, and many people have to make some sacrifices when it comes to it. From tightening up the budget, and reducing the spending on some of life's luxuries, managing to find the money can take quite some time. But one woman managed to bag her dream home by making some sacrifices. Leonie, who is known as ' building_ribbons ' on TikTok, shared a video on her social media account explaining how she lived in a caravan for eight years to be able to afford her dream home. She went on to explain that people now assume that she is rich because of it, but instead she just managed to save thousands on rent. Speaking to her 122.7k TikTok followers, Leonie did a tour of her home which was in the countryside. The kitchen was large and open plan with an island in the middle, and wooden beams in the ceiling giving a luxurious touch to it. She also had large glass doors which looked out onto her garden, and allowed for plenty of sunlight to shine through. Her video also showed her bathroom, which had a standalone large bath in it as well as her living space which had a fireplace lit to give a warm cosy touch to it. Having so much garden space also allows her to keep animals on it including a goat, and two dogs which her son plays with. Leonie explained that it was self-built in the English countryside and she was able to style it whilst also doing some bargain hunting. Speaking to her followers, she adds that 'you guys probably think I'm rich but in reality we spent eight years living in a caravan to achieve the dream of building our own home and it was so worth it.' Living in a Static Caravan and getting paid for it! Revealing that she is a 'country girl at heart,' Leonie loves that she can spend time with her family, horses, animals, and "gorgeous son'. Her video, which was shared in October, has gained 105.6k views and gained 67 comments. One person who was in a similar situation, wrote: 'I spent 10 years in our Mobil while we built our home. It was worth it, no mortgage.' Whilst a second complimented her "beautiful home' saying that her situation was 'a dream.' A third asked: 'Your home is beautiful, can you please talk us through how you found the land and the process of building? 'Also, did you live in the caravan on the land?' Leonie replied: 'We already owned the land….. planning took us nearly 10 years…the build took around 18 months. Yea we lived on site.' LIVING in a caravan can be an economical and flexible lifestyle choice in the UK. Here's a breakdown of potential costs: Initial Costs Caravan Purchase: £8,000 - £40,000 (depending on size, age, and condition) Caravan Insurance: £200 - £800 per year Ongoing Monthly Costs Pitch Fees: £150 - £600 (varies by location and facilities) Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water): £40 - £120 Maintenance and Repairs: £20 - £80 Internet and TV: £20 - £50 Gas for Heating/Cooking: £15 - £40 Other Potential Costs Waste Disposal Fees: £8 - £25 Transport Costs (if moving locations): Variable, depending on distance Optional Add-ons (Awning, Solar Panels, etc.): £400 - £1,600 (one-time) Sample Monthly Budget Pitch Fees: £400 Utilities: £80 Maintenance and Repairs: £40 Internet and TV: £40 Gas for Heating/Cooking: £25 Total: £585 Annual Estimated Cost Total Monthly Costs: £585 x 12 = £7,020 Insurance: £500 Maintenance and Repairs: £480 Total Annual Cost: £8,000 Tips to Save Off-Peak Pitch Fees: Look for lower rates during off-peak seasons. DIY Maintenance: Handle minor repairs yourself. Energy Efficiency: Invest in solar panels to reduce utility costs. While initial setup costs can be significant, ongoing expenses for living in a caravan can be relatively low, making it a viable option for those seeking an affordable and mobile lifestyle in the UK.
