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The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘So honoured' – Rhasidat Adeleke & Johnny Sexton join Brendan Gleeson in receiving huge award at swanky bash
RHASIDAT Adeleke felt "so honoured" to have a Lord Mayor award bestowed upon her at a ceremony at Dublin's Mansion House. She wasn't the only famous face to receive the honour either as rugby great 4 The prodigiously talented 22-year-old has the world at her fast feet Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Sexton and Gleeson were in attendance Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Loved ones attended on her behalf Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke 4 Her younger brother Abdullahi is a budding track star too Credit: @rhasidat_adeleke Unfortunately, Adeleke was unable to attend in person due to her training commitments at her University of Texas base. But pals and family members were able to go in her stead. Sharing a pic of them all dressed up for the occasion, she reflected: "So honoured to receive a Lord Mayor award yesterday! "Unfortunately I couldn't be present but my amazing friends and family attended on my behalf." Read More On Irish Sport Irish rugby icon Sexton added: "l think it's a very proud room." He also quipped that his kids were very excited that he was rubbing shoulders with Gleeson AKA Mad Eye Moody from the For his part, the 70-year-old movie veteran remarked: "To get an award from your home city. There is a need to get more positive about the place." Lord Mayor Emma Blaine emphasized that she was keen for the seven recipients to include people who champion dementia awareness along with women and girls in sport. Most read in Athletics With Adeleke clearly in mind on that latter point, she stated: "I have a couple of recipients tonight that represent those goals and ideals beautifully." As regards the dementia cause, actors/couple Bryan Murray and Úna Crawford O'Brien were honoured for their charitable efforts in helping to raise awareness surrounding the cognitive condition. Arsenal star Katie McCabe leads anti-Tottenham chants and has 'Jack Wilshere moment' in Champions League parade The former was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease six years ago before sharing his story three years later in a bid to help others. Last month saw him Una recently revealed that he now The 75-year-old first appeared on the soap in 2005, taking on the role of Bob Charles, a man whose complex relationships and gripping storylines captured the attention of viewers across the country. Over the years, his portrayal of Bob has been a cornerstone of the show, delivering unforgettable moments. One of his most memorable storylines on the show was when he ended up homeless, sleeping rough on the streets of Carrigstown and being ostracised from the community. Bryan met his on and off-screen love Una on set in Fair City. Their characters had an affair on-screen and later married, while Bryan and Una's initial friendship on set later blossomed into a lasting relationship. Una has been right by Bryan's side since his diagnoses, recently
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
York's new Lord Mayor feels 'weight of history'
York's new Lord Mayor has said he felt "the weight of history" on his shoulders after being appointed to the centuries-old councillor Martin Rowley was officially chosen for the office - which is second only to that of the Lord Mayor of London in terms of its status - at City of York Council's annual meeting on told the meeting he relished being the next custodian of an office which dated back about eight centuries."I'm looking forward to stepping into this historic position and acting as an ambassador for this great city during what will certainly be a busy and exciting year for York," he said. Rowley, councillor for the Osbaldwick and Derwent ward and deputy leader of the Conservative group on City of York Council, was first elected in 2019 and re-elected in Army veteran and owner of Rowley and Sons Funeral Services originally hails from Sheffield and he has lived with his wife Elizabeth and family in Osbaldwick since was awarded a British Empire Medal in 2021 for service to his community and he currently serves as the council's armed forces to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, he also plays the Eb bass tuba in the York Railway Institute Development Band. Rowley said his chosen charities would be the Royal British Legion, York Against Cancer and Family Matters York, adding that he looked forward to meeting those who put others before said he had a tough act to follow in outgoing Lord Mayor Margaret Wells, and that the Labour councillor had served York with compassion, dignity and said: "I look at the names of the mayors who've gone before me and I see captains of industry like George Hudson and Joseph Rowntree. I feel the weight of history on my shoulders."But it isn't lost on me that I'm simply the next custodian of this office that dates back 800 years."Wells, of Clifton ward, was appointed York's Deputy Lord Mayor for the coming the same meeting, former Conservative councillor Paul Doughty was made Sheriff for the coming year, succeeding outgoing office holder Fiona is among the cities in England which has the right to appoint a Sheriff, granted by charter from Richard II in they served as the representative of the monarch at a local level, but the role has evolved over time and is now ceremonial. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
New Lord Mayor of Leeds says role is 'unbelievable honour'
The new Lord Mayor of Leeds has said the position is an "unbelievable honour".Conservative councillor Dan Cohen will be the 131st incumbent from Tuesday and will serve until May 2025. He was born in Alwoodley and has represented the ward as a councillor since 2011. Cohen said his "overarching ambition" for his 12-month stint was to meet as many people helping their communities across the city to say "thank you and let them know they are appreciated". The role of Lord Mayor is to act as an ambassador for the city, meeting with citizens and communities and welcoming visiting dignitaries from home and abroad. In contrast to the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, they are not an elected mayor and therefore have no influence over policy and decision making. The role means chairing some of the council's big political meetings including the budget, so requires the holder to be apolitical for the said he was "quite comfortable with the fact that during this year I can park my politics at the door and be there to serve the whole community. "The whole city of Leeds. We're an amazing city, and I will do my best to do us all justice." During their term, it is customary for the Lord Mayor to choose a charity to Mencap is the new mayor's selected good cause. He said during his term in office he wanted to "shine a light on the incredible work they do" and help raise funds for will be joined in the role by his wife Elayna, who will be the Lady a big Leeds United fan he said he "couldn't choose" whether he was looking forward to his year as Lord Mayor or watching his football team in the Premier League said "They both have a really special place. The ability for me to serve my city where I've grown up is just an unbelievable honour."To see Leeds in the Premier League back where we belong is just a delight beyond words." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North or tell us a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Sheffields names first black, hijab-wearing Lord Mayor
The new Lord Mayor of Sheffield has made history as the first black woman wearing a hijab to be appointed to the Safiya Saeed was inaugurated as the city's 128th Lord Mayor at a council meeting on of her family travelled from her home country of Somaliland for the ceremony at Sheffield Town said: "I am honoured to be the first black woman wearing a hijab to take this role. I came to Sheffield in 1985, and this city has truly become my home, a place where I have always felt I belong." The single mother-of-five, who was first elected as councillor for Burngreave in 2021, founded Reach Up Youth, a community project supporting young people, particularly those from Black and ethnic minority her speech to the meeting she said she wanted "every voice, no matter how quiet, to feel heard in the heart of this city".The role of Lord Mayor is purely ceremonial, they do not have any powers but act as an ambassador for the city. Meanwhile, politicians have also been selecting a new leader and two new party 36 Labour councillors, 28 Liberal Democrats, 14 Green, five Sheffield Community Councillors and one independent the council is in no overall with the most councillors Labour's Tom Hunt was re-elected as council Shaffaq Mohammed stood down from the role , Martin Smith has been named as leader of the Liberal Democrats. Mohammed, who was nominated for a life peerage in the House of Lords in 2024, will remain as a councillor fo the Green Party, Angela Argenzio replaced Douglas Johnson as leader, with Johnson stepping back after six years at the helm. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Yorkshire Sikh Forum honoured at City Hall for decades of service
More than three decades of voluntary service to Bradford and the wider region, on the part of the Yorkshire Sikh Forum, were recognised at an event at Bradford City Hall in April. Members of the Forum were individually presented with a Certificate of Achievement and a commemorative glass trophy by the Lord Mayor, councillor Beverley Mullaney, on April 29. The Forum was established in 1989 at the request of the Home Office - under the leadership of Ann Widdecombe and then-Minister Kenneth Clarke - to act as a bridge between the Sikh community and UK authorities. In the words of a spokesperson, "the Forum has since served as a key point of contact for community engagement, information dissemination, and ambassadorial representation." While maintaining its independence from religious affiliations, the Forum collaborates with other faith groups, including the Bradford Council of Mosques, Bradford Cathedral, the city's synagogue, and Hindu and Muslim communities. Under the current leadership of Dr Nirmal Singh MBE, the Forum continues to uphold the Sikh principle of Seva - "service above self." The Lord Mayor led the Forum members on a guided tour of City Hall following the ceremony, showcasing historic relics and civic memorabilia.
