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BBC News
22-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Presenter Sally Taylor dragon boats with fellow cancer survivors
BBC news presenter and journalist Sally Taylor has praised a group of fellow breast cancer survivors who dragon boat together for their "friendship and camaraderie".Pink Champagne is a female dragon boat team in Dorset made up exclusively of women who have previously had the member of the team told the BBC that the activity had "given people their confidence back".Taylor, who presented her last edition of South Today after almost 40 years this week, was treated for breast cancer in 1999. She praised the group, saying: "By talking about it, you will have helped a lot of people." One member said of the team "we don't talk about cancer all the time", while another said the activity was "important physically".A fellow dragon boater said: "[It's good] to show people that we do things like this.""We've now moved into a space where dragon boating defines us, not the breast cancer," another added. In the 26 years since her diagnosis, Taylor has worked with various charities to raise awareness of the disease."Reality kicked in for me when I was sat on the bed the morning of my operation," she said."The consultant came in with a felt tip pen and then drew on my back where he was going to make the cuts."I sort of thought 'oh my goodness, I am going through with this'." A fly-on-the-wall style documentary following Taylor's treatment journey was broadcast in 2000, and was widely praised for its candour and honesty."I shared my story on television and that was such a big thing, and I had to think about that very carefully beforehand," she said."In a way, I mean I don't regret it, but I sometimes think 'I wish it hadn't defined me'."Taylor - who was described as a "TV legend" by one viewer - presented South Today for the final time this week, having first joined the regional news programme in is believed she had been the longest-serving female presenter of a flagship regional television news programme until her retirement on Thursday. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Surprise your Valentine with Drew Barrymore's heart-shaped Dutch oven, only $40
Check your calendar: Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Whether you're the type who goes all out (a fancy dinner reservation, ordering flowers — the works!) or you like to play it low-key (dinner at home and homemade goodies), we have a gift idea for you. Drew Barrymore's heart-shaped Dutch oven would be a thoughtful present for the home cook, baker or host, and it's just $40. Related: The best Valentine's Day gifts from Amazon, Etsy, Sephora and more For any home chef, a Dutch oven is an essential piece of cookware for searing and braising meats, simmering stews, baking bread and more. But this heart-shaped piece is attractive enough to act as a server too, or to be left out on the stove like decor — it really is that pretty. The Beautiful Cast Iron Heart Dutch Oven is just right for a romantic dinner at 2 quarts — sized for two to three servings. The enameled surface reduces sticking, and you don't need to season it like other cast iron. It's oven-safe up to 500°F, and the handles make it easy to pick up (yes, with oven mitts on!). Choose from five colors: Merlot, Pink Champagne, Lavender, Porcini Taupe and Black Sesame. Each has a gold heart-shaped knob on top. All colors are in stock now, but don't wait. They tend to sell out, especially closer to V-Day! More than 900 Walmart shoppers say this stunning cookware made their heart go pitter-pat, awarding it a perfect five stars. One said: "This Dutch oven is so cute. ... It was a steal compared to other cast iron heart-shaped Dutch ovens. I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked it. It is a compact pot so you can't make large batches, but I have already used it for sautéing pierogies and onions, and I have made a veggie and shrimp noodle bowl. It worked nicely for both dishes and was easy to clean. ... My hubby calls it the love pot — even he thinks it's cute!" "So beautiful!" shared another. "Will elevate any dish you make! Also a perfect gift for a friend or a relative that enjoys cooking." "What a beautiful Dutch oven," said a third buyer. "It is very very well-made and very unique. I bought it for Valentine's Day and I have it sitting on my stove top for decor. I have not cooked with it yet, but the look and the quality of it is beautiful." Some shoppers note that this isn't the pot you'll feed the whole family from. "I wish it was bigger, but I still love it," explained one. "I hesitated knowing I was getting a 2-quart cast iron, I couldn't resist not getting this and what can I say? It's so darn cute." Want to save even more? Make sure you're signed up for Walmart+. It's easy to sign up for your free 30-day trial here. You'll get free shipping and grocery delivery, savings on gas and prescriptions, exclusive access to major deals, and more. (And by the way, those without Walmart+ still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.) The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
