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2 hours ago
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Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis
Pop star Ella Henderson has revealed she has endometriosis and has partnered with a charity to raise awareness of the condition. In a video message on her Instagram account, the multi-platinum selling artist said the last few years had been "a little bit of a rollercoaster" because of her symptoms but she had finally been diagnosed in January. "I've really been struggling, not only with stomach bloating, physical pain but also with my mental health on the basis that I thought at one point this was all just in my head," she said. The 29-year-old, from Tetney in Lincolnshire, said she wanted to share her experience to start "an open conversation" about the condition. Endometriosis causes cells similar to those in the lining of the womb to grow in other parts of the body, leading to severe pain. It affects one in ten women in the UK and takes an average of almost nine years to get a diagnosis, according to Endometriosis UK. Henderson said although her own diagnosis had been "devastating", it had also been "empowering" and she had partnered with the charity to raise awareness. In her video message, she said she was determined to educate herself and get people talking about the condition. "I don't want future generations of women to go through what I did. I know that my situation isn't unique and too many women unnecessarily suffer with undiagnosed endometriosis for far too long," she said. Henderson, who rose to fame on ITV show The X Factor, said speaking to other women and learning to understand the condition had been "crucial". "For me, I really struggled thinking this was just something I was going through," she said. "I want you to know if you are going through this you are not alone." Emma Cox, chief executive of Endometriosis UK, praised Henderson for sharing her experience in such "an open and frank way". "Ella's willingness to share her story will no doubt help others in their diagnosis journey, helping them access the care they need," she said. As well as raising awareness, the charity campaigns to improve education in schools and for healthcare practitioners to be trained to recognise the symptoms. Ms Cox added: "Without education and awareness, those with the disease will continue to face challenges in getting a diagnosis and accessing the right care at the right time, as Ella did." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices More on this story 'We can't stay silent over endometriosis struggle' 'We wait too long for endometriosis diagnoses' New endometriosis pill approved on NHS in England Related internet links Local Democracy Reporting Service Endometriosis UK
BBC News
2 hours ago
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Pop star Ella Henderson reveals endometriosis diagnosis
Pop star Ella Henderson has revealed she has endometriosis and has partnered with a charity to raise awareness of the a video message on her Instagram account, the multi-platinum selling artist said the last few years had been "a little bit of a rollercoaster" because of her symptoms but she had finally been diagnosed in January."I've really been struggling, not only with stomach bloating, physical pain but also with my mental health on the basis that I thought at one point this was all just in my head," she 29-year-old, from Tetney in Lincolnshire, said she wanted to share her experience to start "an open conversation" about the condition. Endometriosis causes cells similar to those in the lining of the womb to grow in other parts of the body, leading to severe affects one in ten women in the UK and takes an average of almost nine years to get a diagnosis, according to Endometriosis said although her own diagnosis had been "devastating", it had also been "empowering" and she had partnered with the charity to raise her video message, she said she was determined to educate herself and get people talking about the condition."I don't want future generations of women to go through what I did. I know that my situation isn't unique and too many women unnecessarily suffer with undiagnosed endometriosis for far too long," she who rose to fame on ITV show The X Factor, said speaking to other women and learning to understand the condition had been "crucial"."For me, I really struggled thinking this was just something I was going through," she said."I want you to know if you are going through this you are not alone." Emma Cox, chief executive of Endometriosis UK, praised Henderson for sharing her experience in such "an open and frank way"."Ella's willingness to share her story will no doubt help others in their diagnosis journey, helping them access the care they need," she well as raising awareness, the charity campaigns to improve education in schools and for healthcare practitioners to be trained to recognise the Cox added: "Without education and awareness, those with the disease will continue to face challenges in getting a diagnosis and accessing the right care at the right time, as Ella did." Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
BBC News
2 hours ago
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Reaction after England reach Euro 2025 final with dramatic win
Update: Date: 07:48 BST Title: Get Involved Content: I was so nervous last night, I spent most of the second half and extra time popping in and out of the house to watch TV, after distracting myself with our resident hedgehog in the garden. Stress levels were insane! Please win the final in full time, Lionesses! 😂🙌 Asha Clearwater, Lincolnshire Update: Date: 07:45 BST Title: 'Kelly's heroes' - what the papers say Content: Update: Date: 07:41 BST Title: Post Content: Joe RindlBBC Sport Thanks for getting in touch both! Ruth, it's definitely not silly to be inspired by the Lionesses. And Jenny, we'll let the thumbs do the talking... Let's have one last look at the papers, and then I think we should focus on Michelle Agyemang for a bit. Update: Date: 07:37 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) But was it a penalty?? Jenny Evans, Norfolk Update: Date: 07:33 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Down but never out, they just refuse to accept that they're beaten. Been dealing with some difficult family stuff in the last few years & it sounds silly but these girls have been an inspiration to get up & go again. Ruth, North Wales Update: Date: 07:30 BST Title: England's victory - what the papers say Content: Right, lets not mention this messaging error to my boss please! Back to the Lionesses reaction. Update: Date: 07:27 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Thanks Michael, who managed to not get an error message when he posted. You're doing better than me, mate! For those of you who are getting errors - probably those who are on the App - if you do want to get in touch with us, we'll go old school... It's #bbcfootball on X, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Update: Date: 07:25 BST Title: Get Involved Content: Lucky, lucky, lucky - Sofia Cantore shoots straight at Hannah Hampton from 1 yard! Both England goals were Italian defensive errors. Michael White, Hampshire Update: Date: 07:22 BST Title: Post Content: Joe RindlBBC Sport Erm, anybody else getting an error message when they try to use the Get Involved button at the top of the page? Give me a thumbs down if you do. I think I've broken something... Update: Date: 07:18 BST Title: 'Great escape' and 'Had to be her' - what the papers say Content: Update: Date: 07:14 BST Title: Watch the highlights Content: Lucky you, I've found the highlights. Those in the UK, get watching! This video can not be played England make late comeback as Agyemang and Kelly send them to the final Update: Date: 07:09 BST Title: What happened in England's semi-final? Content: Drama. And lots of it! England were the favourites but it was Italy who took a shock lead through Barbara Bonansea in the first half. The defending champions were seconds from exiting the tournament only for teenage striker Michelle Agyemang to equalise in the 96th minute to force extra time. And, in the final few minutes of extra time, Beth Mead was brought down in the penalty area. Chloe Kelly took the spot-kick to win it. Her effort was saved, but Kelly buried the rebound. Update: Date: 07:05 BST Title: Get Involved - How were you watching? Content: Joe RindlBBC Sport Hello, welcome, get yourself comfy! This morning we'll be soaking up all the reaction to England's stunning, thrilling and dramatic semi-final win over Italy to reach their third consecutive major tournament final. I don't know about you, but I hardly slept last night. Michelle Agyemang, Chloe Kelly - let's not forget Hannah Hampton's double-save at 1-0. All brilliant! So, how were you following? From behind the sofa? With friends and family? Get in touch by clicking on the Get Involved button at the top of this page. Update: Date: 07:00 BST Title: England are in another final! Content:
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4 hours ago
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Grantham couple get back 1962 love letters found in canal
Love letters written in 1962 that a woman found in a canal have been reunited with their rightful owners - a couple married for 60 years.A total of 32 handwritten letters, tied together with blue ribbon, had been postmarked in Nottingham and addressed to the then Janet Millington in Hemel Hempstead, May, a woman recovered the letters while magnet fishing near the Fort shopping park in Birmingham and posted pictures on social following an appeal on BBC Midlands Today, the letters - which had been stolen in a burglary - are now back with the couple 80 miles away, Arthur and Janet Sims in Grantham in Lincolnshire. Mr Sims, known as Arch, said: "An old friend phoned us up. We [were] on holiday in Norfolk, and she says, 'You've just been on the telly.'" His wife said: "We were broken into and I didn't realise they were missing."I said to Arch, 'The letters are gone,' and he said, 'No, you've hid 'em somewhere; they're somewhere else.'"Lincolnshire Police said they believed they had been stolen during a series of burglaries in the county on one day, 28 Elmore, the woman who found the letters while magnet fishing with her son, brought them home to Elmore, 52, stated the envelopes were all opened, but many were too damaged to salvage. They were addressed to the future Janet Sims at Glen View Road in Hemel Hempstead, while Mr Sims, who signed the letters Arch, gave his address as Rupert Street in the Meadows area of that road is now part of an industrial the letters have been returned, Mrs Sims' engagement ring is still investigating burglaries had reached out to the BBC, hoping that locating where the letters were dumped would help identify those stolen from three Lincolnshire homes included engagement rings, pocket watches, solitaire diamond rings, gold chains and a mobile force appealed to anyone with information about the stolen items, particularly in the Erdington area, to get in touch. The couple, who married in 1965, said they wanted to thank the woman who rescued their love story, and in a video call Mrs Sims stated: "Shirley, you're a wonderful lady, you really are."Ms Elmore replied: "You're more than welcome, sweetheart. I thought it was a wad of money." Mr Sims then stated: "It's had the same value as money." Mrs Sims, who said the letters had been "in my cupboard for 60 years in the knicker drawer", stated the couple had been "married 60 years, mostly happy".Her husband then joked: "I remember a Wednesday when you weren't." The police investigation continues into who may have been responsible for taking the letters. Ms Elmore has said they revealed how the sender was feeling, his fondness for Janet and how much he was missing by the BBC how he felt about the fact people had read his letters, Mr Sims replied: "It is what it is."He added: "I'm still who I am. I still feel the same. It's just that I... can't visualise them, as floaters in a canal." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
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17 hours ago
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Warning after tortoise 'smuggled into UK in cigarette packet'
A woman who allegedly bought a baby tortoise for £10 at a Tunisian market then smuggled it into the UK in a cigarette packet has sparked a police 29-year-old woman from Boston is being investigated by Lincolnshire Police on suspicion of bringing the reptile into the country without a is believed to be a Testudo graeca - also known as a Greek tortoise - which is an endangered species protected under international law."We are using this report to warn and educate the public about the dangers and legal consequences of buying exotic animals abroad," a Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said. The incident has also been criticised by Wild Things Rescue UK, where the tortoise - named Gulliver - is now being cared Steele, from the charity, said the animal was "not in the best condition" when he arrived."It was a surprise to be asked to care for an animal from Tunisia, especially under such distressing circumstances," she said."He is a wild animal, not an accessory and should never have been treated this way." The suspected offences came under the Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 and can result in a fine or up to seven years in Con Aaron Flint, from the force, urged anyone thinking about bringing animals into the UK to check laws."What may seem like an innocent souvenir - even if purchased for a small amount -can result in serious criminal charges," he said."Don't take the risk – the consequences can be severe."Anyone with information about the potential illegal trade or importation of endangered species should contact the force. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
