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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly's Tasha Ghouri opens up on 'difficulties' and says 'world is scary'
EXCLUSIVE: Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Tasha Ghouri has revealed how she managed the discrimination she has faced over the years as she shared how the "world can be so sad and scary" Strictly Come Dancing finalist Tasha Ghouri has opened up on the "difficulties" she has faced due to "discrimination" over her disability. Tasha, who was born deaf, admitted the " world is sad and scary". Millions watched on last year as Tasha danced her way to the Strictly final alongside professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec. They went on to miss out on the coveted Glitterball trophy to eventual winners Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell. Tasha shot to fame when the 26-year-old was selected to appear in the 2022 series of Love Island where she finished in fourth place as she walked away coupled up with her now ex-boyfriend, Andrew Le Page. Away from her time on reality TV, Tasha has leant her support to various charities as well as raising awareness for the deaf community after she herself was diagnosed with the condition after she was born. Continuing to show her support for those with serious health conditions, she was recently in attendance at the Disney Wish UK event. The event, which is a collaboration between Disney and the Make-A-Wish charity, saw her on hand to meet families at Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire for this years annual event that sees hundreds of children with serious illnesses get the chance to meet their favourite Disney characters. During a recent chat with the Mirror, she opened up about the discrimination she has faced in the past regarding her deafness, but admitted that it doesn't "compare" to the difficulties to that which the children at the Disney Wish event go through. She said: "Yeah, I do still face difficulties with that today, but, you know, it does not compare at all to anything to what these children go through every day." She added: "Everyone has their own difficulties with different kinds of disabilities, illnesses, but you know, these children day in day out, live in a hospital, and, you know, for Make A Wish to actually provide a day where it's all accessible, they can travel there, and they look after them." Tasha went on to share how an event of this kind can be especially important as the "world can be so sad and scary". She added: "I think it's so important to have that in the world that we live in, because the world can be so sad and scary sometimes. It's nice to have that positive light in their lives." Reflecting on her time spent with the children at Hoar Cross Hall in Staffordshire, Tasha said that it "was such a beautiful, magical day, that I look back on and feel grateful to be part of". It was announced that Tasha had split up from her boyfriend Andrew Le Page in February this year, though the reality star said she had kept the dog they shared, called Luna.
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Dad explains daughter's mystery condition as she meets hero in 'surreal' moment
Magherafelt girl's dad tells Aine Toner about challenges faced by family, and why he's so proud of his daughter It's not every day you get to meet your hero — but one for a Magherafelt young woman, this dream came true. Holly Henry met wrestler Cody Rhodes at the WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania event in Belfast in March thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation, the charity that helps fulfill the wishes of seriously ill children. She enjoyed a VIP experience and also met the US women's champion Chelsea Green.
Belfast Telegraph
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
NI girl with mystery condition meets hero in ‘surreal' moment: ‘She was so awestruck'
Magherafelt girl's dad tells Aine Toner about challenges faced by family, and why he's so proud of his daughter It's not every day you get to meet your hero — but one for a Magherafelt young woman, this dream came true. Holly Henry met wrestler Cody Rhodes at the WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania event in Belfast in March thanks to the Make-A-Wish foundation, the charity that helps fulfill the wishes of seriously ill children. She enjoyed a VIP experience and also met the US women's champion Chelsea Green.
Daily Mirror
23-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'My son, 3, was diagnosed with cancer after something happened to his legs'
A young mum from Cheshire has revealed how her three-year-old son began displaying three key signs of the condition before later going on to be diagnosed with the rare form of cancer A young boy received a devastating cancer diagnosis after his mum spotted three symptoms showing that something might not be right. Cole Butchart had been a typical, energetic toddler, until his mum Aimee began to notice a number of physical changes in the youngster when he was three years old. Over the course of just a few months, Aimee saw her son's condition gradually worsen with the first signs that something might be wrong starting when he began to struggle walking. She recalled: "The first symptom was his legs. He started getting a little bit of a limp and then started complaining of leg pain." But, as is common with children of that age, it was simply put down to "growing pains". However, as time passed, his health showed no signs of improvement with the mum from Cheshire now starting to notice that he was suffering from a persistent cough. She continued: "And then he had a persistent cough that wouldn't go away and he doesn't cough usually, so that was another symptom which I was concerned about." While it still remained unclear as to what was actually causing the youngster's ill-health, he was given an inhaler to help try and ease his continuous bouts of coughing, which seemed to ease the issue. However, it was after the previously playful, three-year-old started to act out of character that Aimee began to grow increasingly concerned. She recalled how he began to lose energy: "And then when he started falling asleep in the day, I was like, this is not like him at all. He was usually the type of child that bounces off the walls." She added: "So yeah, it wasn't like him at all to fall asleep in the day. He would (normally) be fighting, if I said, let's go and have a little power nap, he would be like 'absolutely not', he wouldn't want one." After it was eventually discovered that Cole was suffering from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), Aimee reflected on how much the four-year-old's life has changed in recent months. He now requires a central line (also known as a Central Venous Catheter) and an NG tube (Nasogastric), which helps provide fluids, medications, or liquid food directly into the digestive system. She explained: "He has a central line and an NG tube, because he can't take his medication, through his mouth, because it makes him vomit, so he has the NG for that. We've got to help him with bathing and going to the toilet, (it's) literally like starting again with him." Despite so much upheaval in recent months, Aimee applauded her son for taking it in his stride, saying: "He's had a very big lifestyle change, but he's adapted so well to it, to be fair." After a very challenging few months for the young family, thanks to a collaboration between Disney and Make-A-Wish, Cole and his family were recently given the opportunity to spend three days away at Hoar Cross Hall, Staffordshire where Cole had the chance to meet all of his favourite Disney characters. With Aimee sharing their appreciation at the chance to spend some much needed respite, she said: "This was one of his first kind of little holidays that he's going to remember, I think. He was really excited about it, and he's not stopped smiling. He was actually really really upset to come home." As well as having the chance to meet a whole host of Disney characters during the event, families were also given the opportunity to spend some time with the Strictly Come Dancing star Tasha Ghouri. The Love Island star, who was born deaf, has partnered with the charity and said the day "was such a beautiful, magical day, that I look back on and feel grateful to be part of".
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Proposed state house bill could create independent airport district in Iberia Parish
NEW IBERIA, La. () — In Iberia Parish, a proposed state house bill could reshape how the Acadiana Regional Airport is governed. was introduced by Louisiana State Representative Beau Beaullieu (R- New Iberia), at a previous meeting in April. In the original bill, it stated the current airport board would be removed from parish oversight, creating pushback from Iberia Parish councilmembers. However, due to concerns, the bill was amended, giving the Iberia Parish council back the authority to handle how the airport board is run. Iberia Parish President, Larry Richard, spoke on his initial reactions to the bill, and now current reactions. 'When it was started it was a lot because the parish council wasn't aware of what was going on, the administration wasn't aware of what was going on, but things have a way of working itself out, we have a good group of people in our area that want the best for Iberia parish,' said Richard. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now So far, the amended house bill has passed through the Louisiana House of Representatives by a vote of 89 to 1. The bill also passed through the Louisiana Senate Committee. The proposed law will now make its way to the Senate floor, where it could be signed into law. Richard says he believes the bill could create positive change in Iberia Parish. 'Since then, we have worked some things out,' said Richard. 'Everything is going to be in the hands of the parish council to where they could make a decision based on whatever they want to do, if they decided they want to create a district, they're going to do it, I think they should look at it.' State lawmakers are expected to vote on the bill in the coming weeks. Ohio teen battling brain cancer gets Make-A-Wish trip Meet Lafayette 1st-grader named 2025 Braille Challenge national finalist Talent agent, drummer believed to be among dead in San Diego plane crash Lafayette man accuses Lafayette Police Department of excessive force Proposed state house bill could create independent airport district in Iberia Parish Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
