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Wales Online
5 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Woman left with £27,000 bill after dream holiday turns to nightmare over simple error
Woman left with £27,000 bill after dream holiday turns to nightmare over simple error A mistake in Margaret Houghton's travel insurance has left her with a hefty bill Margaret was struck down with pneumonia while away in Egypt A grandmother who contracted pneumonia while on holiday in Egypt is now facing a hefty hospital bill after her family forgot to declare some of her health conditions to their insurers. Margaret Houghton, 65, from Warrington, Cheshire, was enjoying a dream family getaway to Egypt when she fell ill with pneumonia during the final week of their two-week stay. She was taken to Sharm Peace Hospital in Sharm El-Sheikh, where her family was stunned to learn their travel insurance wouldn't cover all of her medical expenses, which have already surpassed £27,000, despite having paid a £165 premium for the policy. The family is now desperately trying to gather funds to cover Margaret's medical costs, as she may require a further two weeks in hospital due to a subsequent bacterial infection. Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our newsletter here . Margaret's daughter-in-law, Aileen Houghton, 41, explained that the travel insurance firm No Limits, which provides policies for travellers with pre-existing medical conditions, discovered inconsistencies when they checked Margaret's GP records. Margaret was on a dream holiday to Egypt with her husband Dave, three grandchildren, and daughter Aileen said: "My sister-in-law filled in all the travel insurance to the best of her knowledge, she's not a dishonest person, she's not like that. The travel insurance have reviewed the full GP record and my sister-in-law's mistakenly missed off some conditions, unrelated as far as I can tell as to why she's in hospital.", reports Lancs Live. Article continues below "They've said she's paid £165 and if the conditions were on it would have been £245, so it's been under-declared by 32% and they're only willing to pay 67% of the bills. My mother-in-law's on disability benefits – she doesn't have thousands of pounds, none of us do. "We've tried appealing to the travel insurance, but they're not willing to do anything. My mother-in-law is struggling to get well because she's stressing about everything and the whole family's just starting to fall apart, to be honest." Aileen explained that her mother-in-law Margaret had an extensive medical history including atrial fibrillation, esophageal dysmotility, bladder dysfunction, fibromyalgia, depression, and GORD – none of which had been disclosed to insurers – with her daughter Kate having only entered diagnoses of COPD, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart failure on the forms. The family has already collected over £3,000 using the fundraising platform GoFundMe – yet they still face a significant bill of at least £8,600. Now, Margaret's husband Dave and daughter Kate, who have been commuting over two hours each day to visit her, risk being fined for overstaying their Egyptian visas due to an oversight in renewal. Concerned about the financial repercussions, Aileen added: "We're worried because none of us are rich, people's jobs aren't secure. If we wipe out every bit of savings any of us have got, if one of us gets made redundant we won't be able to make mortgage payments." Article continues below No Limits Travel Insurance has yet to respond to requests for comment. The GoFundMe page is accessible here.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Charity teams up with coffee shops to raise mental health awareness
A charity is teaming up with coffee shops to raise awareness of mental health support. No Limits, a charity in Southampton, is joining forces with independent coffee shops for Mental Health Awareness Week. The collaboration aims to spread awareness about free mental health support. Customers at participating coffee shops will receive specially designed takeaway cups featuring a breathing technique and a QR code providing more mental health tips and information. Southampton charity partners with cafés to spread mental health awareness (Image: No Limits) Those enjoying their drinks inside will be given wallet cards with a technique and a positive affirmation. The charity is keen on reaching as many people as possible, providing leaflets in every shop with tips on self-care and information on No Limits' services. The participating shops are Happy Bean Coffee Bar, Bedford Place; Retro Cafe, Bedford Place; The Nest, London Road; and Mettricks in Guildhall, Westquay, and Portswood Road. More information about No Limits' mental health support can be found at Cups and cards deliver calm and care during Mental Health Week (Image: No Limits) Customers can also participate in a competition to win a free drink by tagging No Limits and the shop on Instagram or Facebook with a picture of their cup or wallet card. Each shop has a limited supply of 150-200 cups and about 250 wallet cards, available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
90s pop star, 53, looks unrecognisable 29 years after No1 smashes, bitter band split and cancer battle
Eight of their singles placed in the top 10 in the UK charts REAL THING 90s pop star, 53, looks unrecognisable 29 years after No1 smashes, bitter band split and cancer battle THIS 90s pop star looks practically unrecognisable 29 years after her number one smash hit. However, she has faced a turbulent journey following a bitter band split and she went on to battle cancer. 6 Anita Doth is best known for her part in making 2 Unlimited a success Credit: Instagram / nono2solo_ft._anita_doth 6 She achieved mainstream success in the 90s alongside rapper Ray Slijngaard Credit: Getty Anita Doth, 53, is a singer and songwriter who was best known for her tenure in 2 Unlimited. Along with rapper Ray Slijngaard, the pair achieved significant success in the music industry. From 1991 until 1996, the duo released sixteen international chart hits and two UK number one Albums. No Limits released in 1993 and Real Things in 1994 both shot to the top of the Dutch and the UK charts. READ MORE ON 90s STARS WHAT THE CLUCK? The 90s star whose hits raked in £8.2million reveals she now makes burgers The former album reached the top 10 in six other countries whilst Real Things went to number two in Sweden. Eight singles placed in the UK top 10 and their biggest hit No Limit went to number one in seven territories. Back in her heyday, Anita often sported different styles of hair including dreadlocks. Now, she proudly promotes her solo gigs on her Instagram along with a new look. The heavy 90s makeup has made way for a more subtle glam look with either a high ponytail or a curly afro that's combined with a subtle smokey shadow. Her cropped t-shirts and skimpy leather numbers have also been replaced with sophisticated blazers and slinky floor length dresses. 90s popstars unrecognisable 29 years after global smash hit single - do you recognise them? However, the star has had quite the personal journey away from the limelight and pressures of the industry. In 2013, Anita announced via her account on X - formerly known as Twitter - that 2 Unlimited would be taking a break. This was because she was pregnant and she welcomed her child in 2014. Two years later, she decided to formally depart from the duo to embark on a solo career, In August 2016, The singer was replaced by Kim Vergouwen and the news was announced via Slijngaard's social media profile. In 2010, Doth announced that she was undergoing chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. However, she still continued to perform as much as possible during her treatment. She was given the all-clear a year later in 2011 after she was declared cancer-free. 6 Anita Doth was known for her different hairstyles and skimpy leather numbers Credit: Getty 6 She took a break from the band to have a baby in 2014 Credit: AFP 6 She eventually departed 2 Unlimited to embark on a solo career Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
90s pop star, 53, looks unrecognisable 29 years after No1 smashes, bitter band split and cancer battle
THIS 90s pop star looks practically unrecognisable 29 years after her number one smash hit. However, she has faced a turbulent journey following a bitter band split and she went on to battle cancer. Advertisement 6 Anita Doth is best known for her part in making 2 Unlimited a success Credit: Instagram / nono2solo_ft._anita_doth 6 She achieved mainstream success in the 90s alongside rapper Ray Slijngaard Credit: Getty Anita Doth, 53, is a singer and songwriter who was best known for her tenure in 2 Unlimited. Along with rapper Ray Slijngaard, the pair achieved significant success in the music industry. From 1991 until 1996, the duo released sixteen international chart hits and two UK number one Albums. No Limits released in 1993 and Real Things in 1994 both shot to the top of the Dutch and the UK charts. Advertisement READ MORE ON 90s STARS The former album reached the top 10 in six other countries whilst Real Things went to number two in Sweden. Eight singles placed in the UK top 10 and their biggest hit No Limit went to number one in seven territories. Back in her heyday, Anita often sported different styles of hair including dreadlocks. Now, she proudly promotes her solo gigs on her Instagram along with a new look. Advertisement Most read in Music The heavy 90s makeup has made way for a more subtle glam look with either a high ponytail or a curly afro that's combined with a subtle smokey shadow. Her cropped t-shirts and skimpy leather numbers have also been replaced with sophisticated blazers and slinky floor length dresses. 90s popstars unrecognisable 29 years after global smash hit single - do you recognise them? However, the star has had quite the personal journey away from the limelight and pressures of the industry. In 2013, Anita announced via her account on X - formerly known as Twitter - that 2 Unlimited would be taking a break. Advertisement This was because she was pregnant and she welcomed her child in 2014. Two years later, she decided to formally depart from the duo to embark on a solo career, In August 2016, The singer was replaced by Kim Vergouwen and the news was announced via Slijngaard's social media profile. In 2010, Doth announced that she was undergoing chemotherapy after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Advertisement However, she still continued to perform as much as possible during her treatment. She was given the all-clear a year later in 2011 after she was declared cancer-free. 6 Anita Doth was known for her different hairstyles and skimpy leather numbers Credit: Getty 6 She took a break from the band to have a baby in 2014 Credit: AFP Advertisement 6 She eventually departed 2 Unlimited to embark on a solo career Credit: Getty 6 The singer regularly promotes her solo gigs on her social media Credit: Instagram / nono2solo_ft._anita_doth
Newsweek
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Former WWE Star Is Set For In-Ring Return
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A former WWE star is slated to step back into the squared circle and work another match. Not only is this a return match, but one that will be her first one in 15 years. Queen Sharmell Sullivan-Huffman, widely recognized by WWE fans as Queen Sharmell, is poised to make a surprising return to in-ring competition after a hiatus of sixteen years. The WWE Hall of Famer is scheduled to step back into the squared circle at Reality of Wrestling's No Limits event on May 10, 2025. This announcement has generated considerable buzz, particularly considering Sharmell's last official match took place in 2009 during TNA's First Impact Tour, after which she transitioned into more behind-the-scenes roles within the wrestling industry. Sharmell's initial break into the business in WWE in 2001 was with aspirations of becoming an active wrestler and backstage interviewer. She was sent to Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) to hone her skills, where she managed The Suicide Blondes under the moniker Sister Sharmell. Her in-ring training was prematurely curtailed due to an injury, forcing her to step away from active competition. She served as a backstage interviewer on SmackDown! in late 2001 and early 2002, showcasing her on-screen presence in a non-wrestling capacity. The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as... The WWE logo is seen on the front of the WWE wrestling world headquarters on January 28, 2024 in Stamford, Connecticut. WWE founder Vince McMahon resigned from the WWE and its parent company TKO as executive chairman and its board of directors following allegations of sexual assault made public in a lawsuit in Connecticut. A former employee Janel Grant accused McMahon, 78, of sexual assault and sexually trafficking her. MoreHer return to WWE in 2005 marked a significant shift in her on-screen persona. Debuting as the initial face valet for her husband, Booker T, Sharmell soon embraced a heel turn alongside him, becoming a big element of his character. Booker T claimed the King of the Ring crown and adopted the King Booker gimmick. It was during this memorable era that Sharmell fully embodied the role of Queen Sharmell. As the queen, she became a heel manager. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Her portrayal was instrumental in amplifying the heat surrounding Booker T, and helped his World Heavyweight Championship reign from 2006 to 2007. Booker feuded with the likes of Kurt Angle and The Boogeyman during this time. Following their departure from WWE in the fall of 2007, Sharmell continued to work alongside Booker T in TNA Wrestling, maintaining her role as his manager. Beyond her managerial duties, Sharmell and Booker T also established their own wrestling promotion and training academy, Reality of Wrestling (ROW), based in Houston, Texas. Sharmell's contributions to the industry, particularly her iconic portrayal of Queen Sharmell, were formally recognized in 2022 with her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
