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Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Adam Henson supported by family as he makes heartbreaking farm admission
Countryfile star Adam Henson has opened up about the support he has from family and friends and how, over the years, he has faced some challenges while running the farm Adam Henson, known from BBC's Countryfile, has candidly spoken out about the hurdles he's encountered in both his professional and personal spheres. While not on screen, Adam is hard at work managing his family farm in the Cotswolds, a legacy started by his father Joe back in 1971. During an intimate chat with Reach PLC, Adam shared insight into the critical support provided by loved ones and friends, admitting that steering the farm has indeed presented numerous obstacles over time. Further delving into his private life, Adam disclosed the tough period following his wife Charlie's cancer diagnosis. Adam conveyed his natural optimism, saying: "My characteristics are that I am an upbeat person, and I have got an incredibly supportive family, wife and children and people around me.," reports Gloucestershire Live. Speaking of his professional dealings, he said: "And within the business, I have got a business partner who I was at Agricultural College with and he is one of my closest friends and what we do is surround ourselves with people that are excellent within their own role in the business. Whether that is a manager or a farm manager, and we work really closely with the team and we are all very honest and open with one another. "I have had some very difficult times in my life, both in business and personally. My wife was very ill a few years ago, my parents dying, and I lost a nephew." Sharing on how he's coped with these trials, he noted: "We have gone through foot and mouth challenges, Covid, and we have had some tough times, but I've never had poor mental health because I've had that fantastic support system around me." In an emotional disclosure, Adam and his wife previously opened up about the tremendous impact that the cancer diagnosis had on their lives. Back in 2021, the couple were confronted with the news they had been fearing when Charlie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Charlie confided to the Daily Mirror, expressing the shock they felt: "It was both barrels," as she recounted the moment a significant tumour was discovered on her pancreas. "We knew people who'd died of pancreatic cancer, and I absolutely felt this was going to be the end of my life." Adam shared his own turmoil: "I felt physically sick," while Charlie recalled the overwhelming confirmation of their worries, saying: "Our darkest fears were confirmed. Adam had to practically carry me down the corridor. My legs were like jelly." The couple sought help from one of the nation's top specialists, leading to Charlie being slated for a risky surgery, with the outcome hanging in the balance. On the day, Adam described the emotionally charged atmosphere: "There were a lot of tears and a lot of emotion in the room." The family then travelled to London for Charlie's painstaking procedure, during which she prepared for the worst by penning final letters to Adam, their kids, and her siblings. However, two years on from those heart-wrenching times, Charlie has made steps towards normality, working part-time and living in anticipation of her six-monthly scans. Countryfile is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
Business News Wales
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Business News Wales Appoints Paul Scanlon as Head of Commercial
Paul Scanlon, Head of Commercial, Business News Wales Business News Wales has appointed Paul Scanlon as its new Head of Commercial as it moves into a new phase of strategic growth and commercial development. Founded in 2015, Business News Wales has grown organically into the country's leading independent business media platform. Built on a model of collaboration and focused on providing a platform to hear the voices of industry across Wales, the business has established itself as a trusted space for business leaders to share insights, news, and expert perspectives across sectors. With a new investor group now supporting the business, founder Mark Powney is focused on strengthening the company's commercial operations. This will involve expanding its reach both across Wales and beyond, increasing its internal capabilities, and enhancing its services to better support Welsh businesses. The company is also preparing to launch a range of print editions to complement its established digital presence. Paul Scanlon joins the business following more than eight years as Head of Digital Sales at Reach PLC, bringing with him a wealth of experience in regional media, commercial strategy, and digital innovation. Paul said: 'I've been taken aback by the size and depth of the network that exists within Business News Wales. It's also surprising how many of those network connections and thousands of readers are unaware of the full value and range of services the Business News Wales team offers. There is huge potential here to build stronger relationships and create meaningful commercial partnerships.' Founder and Managing Director, Mark Powney, added: 'This is a pivotal moment for the business. We've spent the last decade building a trusted platform, working side by side with industry leaders to give Welsh business a credible and consistent voice. With Paul's appointment and the backing of our new investors, we're now ready to turn that influence into a high growth commercial model, one that will allow us to scale, innovate, and launch new formats, including an expansion into print.' Business News Wales continues to operate on its core principles of collaboration, curation, and credibility, aiming to become not just the leading business media brand in Wales, but a respected voice across borders, sectors, and platforms.
Wales Online
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Countryfile's Adam Henson admits 'I've had difficult times' as he opens up on heartbreaking loss
Countryfile's Adam Henson admits 'I've had difficult times' as he opens up on heartbreaking loss EXCLUSIVE: Adam Henson has become a firm favourite as a presenter on Countryfile. Countryfile star Adam Henson admitted he has had some "difficult times" as he opened up on family heartbreak. Away from the camera, Adam manages a farm in the Cotswolds, which his father, Joe, established in 1971. During that time, Adam has had to face some tough decisions and has suffered some major losses. Despite having a strong support network of friends and family, Adam recognises the importance of bringing attention to mental health issues among farmers. Speaking exclusively to Reach PLC, Adam admitted: "My characteristics are that I am an upbeat person, and I have got an incredibly supportive family, wife and children and people around me." Adam Henson opened up about difficult times on the farm (Image: BBC ) Eurovision 2025 hosts Rylan Clark and Scott Mills forced to address major complaints READ MORE: In his business life, he explained: "And within the business, I have got a business partner who I was at Agricultural College with, and he is one of my closest friends, and what we do is surround ourselves with people that are excellent within their own role in the business. Article continues below "Whether that is a manager or a farm manager, we work really closely with the team, and we are all very honest and open with one another." Turning his attention to some challenging and emotional times, Adam continued: "I have had some very difficult times in my life, both in business and personally. My wife was very ill a few years ago, my parents dying, and I lost a nephew. Adam and his wife, Charlie (Image: (Image: Getty) ) "We have gone through foot and mouth challenges, Covid, and we have had some tough times, but I've never had poor mental health because I've had that fantastic support system around me." Adam often keeps her social media followers updated about the highs and lows on his farm in Gloucestershire. During one of his most recent posts, he shared some emotional news. In a video post, Adam can be heard exclaiming, "We've just had another new arrival on the farm. One of our Gloucester cows has given birth." Adam has faced challenging times on the farm (Image: BBC ) The camera then sweeps across to present the cow and calf duo as Adam admiringly remarks, "There she is. That's Holly and her beautiful little calf." He rounds off his update by lauding the mother cow's fantastic efforts: "What a clever girl". Article continues below "Just beautiful," one viewer said in the comment section as another simply wrote, "Lovely." "Sweet baby," someone else commented about the new arrival. Countryfile airs on Sunday at 7pm on BBC One.
Wales Online
14-05-2025
- Wales Online
Body found off Welsh coast during search for teenage boy
Body found off Welsh coast during search for teenage boy North Wales Police have confirmed a body was recovered off the coast of Llandudno this evening Athrun went missing over the weekend while on a family holiday A body has been found off the coast of Llandudno during the search for a missing boy. North Wales Police this evening confirmed a body was recovered during the search for 16-year-old Athrun, who disappeared on Saturday, May 10 while on a family holiday to North Wales. A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: "A body has been recovered this evening during searches for missing 16-year-old Athrun. "Multi-agency searches resumed this evening, Wednesday May 14th, in the West Shore area of Llandudno following sighting of a body on Tuesday evening. "Searches conducted by the police underwater search team, NPAS and coastguard resulted in a body being recovered today at 6.20pm. "Formal identification is yet to take place, but Athrun's family have been informed and are being supported by officers. "The death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner has been informed." Article continues below Police were involved in the search (Image: David Powell/ReachPLC ) Chief Inspector Trystan Bevan said: 'My deepest condolences remain with Athrun's family, and I would ask for their privacy to be respected at this incredibly sad and difficult time. 'This is not the outcome anyone hoped for, and I would once again like to thank partner agencies and members of the public for their overwhelming support and tireless assistance with the searches over the last five days.' Article continues below Athrun, who was from the south Gloucestershire area, had last been seen close to the boating lake and playpark wearing blue and white patterned swim shorts. "Extensive" land, air and water searches were carried out by specialists from several agencies as soon as the missing person report was raised. On Tuesday, police said a body had potentially been sighted in the sea near Llandudno shortly after 7pm that day.
Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Times
Should you invest in Reach right now?
Have Reach shares fallen far enough? After all, it is the UK's largest national and regional newspaper publisher, running the Daily Mirror, Daily Express, Daily Record and Daily Star as well as 120 national and regional titles and having 44 million website visitors every month. It also owns the Manchester Evening News and OK! magazine. Yet the group has had a torrid time since the shares hit 417p in August 2021 as digital revenues began to flow and cost savings came through, enabling a return to dividends. The shares then tumbled under the impact of higher newsprint costs and digital competition. This column thought they had plunged far enough three years ago, recommending a buy at 145p, but the price continued down to 71p last
