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BBC News
23-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Academic and devolution reformer Sir Kenneth Calman dies aged 83
Sir Kenneth Calman, the doctor and academic who led the Calman Commission review into devolution, has died aged a long career in medicine and public service, he served as chief medical officer for both Scotland and England, was warden and vice-chancellor of the University of Durham and chancellor of the University of 2009 he led the review of the Scottish Parliament which suggested extending Holyrood's death was announced by his daughter, the comedian Susan Calman. Sir Kenneth Calman was born in Glasgow in 1941 and educated at the city's Allan Glen's School and the University of worked in vascular and transplant surgery before being appointed Professor of Oncology at the University of Glasgow. Sir Kenneth became chief medical officer for Scotland in 1989, moving to the same role in England two years took up his post in Durham in 1998, serving for eight years before returning to lead the University of Glasgow from 2006 to Kenneth was knighted in 1996 and was a Deputy Lieutenant of Glasgow until his death. 'A horrific time' In an Instagram post his daughter Susan wrote: "It's a horrific time but I'm lucky to have supportive family, friends and a wonderful partner to hold me up. "Thanks to the incredible staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow for treating him with such kindness and dignity and for the compassion they showed us. It made the bleakest of times more bearable. "When he was conscious and alert I told him I loved him. He said 'you're wonderful' and I said 'so are you'. "Grief is so completely, overwhelmingly, physically painful, but as others have said such feelings are an indication of how loved he was, is and always will be." 'A really lovely person to work with' The review of devolution led by Sir Kenneth was commissioned by the Scottish Parliament in reported in 2009, making 24 recommendations to extend the parliament's powers, including into other tax-raising areas. It said Scotland should take charge of half the income tax it report, which included input from the three main Unionist parties but not the SNP, came five years before the Scottish independence referendum in September UK coalition government of 2010-2014 pledged to implement the findings and used them as the basis for the Scotland Act 2012. Sir Kenneth went on to chair the trustees of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) and chaired the board of the National Library of Scotland (NLS) from 2016 to 2020.A statement released from the NLS said they were "very sad" to hear of his death."We remember him fondly as chair of the National Library of Scotland board," the statement said."We wouldn't be where we are today without his support and encouragement. "But most of all, he was a really lovely person to work with. "Our thoughts are with his family and his many friends." Prof Sir Kenneth Calman was the ideal choice to lead a review into Scottish diplomatic and with a kindly manner, his chairing skills were much eponymous commission stemmed from a political earthquake in SNP's victory in the Holyrood election that year lifted the lid on the independence question, beginning what was called a "national conversation".As the new party of government put a referendum on the agenda, the pro-union parties set out their something more had to be done and they talked about a "new agenda for Scotland".The Commission on Scottish Devolution was set up by the UK Labour government - and opposed by the the end of the day - and most significantly - tax-raising powers were eventually devolved to Holyrood as part of the commission's former medical man had carried out significant but gentle surgery on the body politic, despite the wider unionist-nationalist dividing Kenneth's commission helped pave the way for another - more significant - review of devolution in 2014, where the parties saw the advantages of cross-party co-operation.
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly star shows off jaw-dropping 3.5 stone weight loss after health fears
Comedian Susan Calman has proudly revealed she has lost 3.5 stone since starting her fitness journey after overhauling her lifestyle following a number of health concerns Strictly Come Dancing star Susan Calman has proudly showed off her weight loss as she detailed the "life changing differences" she has made. The comedian, 50, admitted she "never thought it was possible" to see the results she has. She previously shared how she wanted to change her lifestyle habits following health concerns. Susan, who competed on the hit BBC dance competition in 2017, started her weight loss journey in December 2023. By August 2024 she had lost 2.5 stone and now she has revealed she has lost another stone. Susan beamed as she marked her achievement and shared just how much work she had put in. The TV star said: "Hit another fitness milestone today. 22kg weight loss represented here by two kettlebells because they didn't have one kettlebell heavy enough. "It's taken 17 months of eating better and moving more. But it's not just about losing weight. I spend lots and lots of time lifting weights and strength training and it's all about consistency. My blood pressure is under control and my health is better. "My mental health is in a more positive place and I absolutely love feeling stronger every day." Susan admitted: "In December 2023 I would never have thought this possible. It absolutely is. It takes a lot, but it's worth it. Life changing differences made possible by my better half and @redefinept the best trainer a person could have. They're the two most supportive women in my life and the best people I know." She concluded: "The stronger I am, the better placed I am to take on the world. If I can do it, anyone can. If you want to. I think you're smashing the way you are x." Susan, who is married to wife Lee Cormack, previously shared her motivations to go on a fitness journey as she feared for her health. She told her followers last year: "My health was in a precarious position and needed to do something about it to stay healthy. "I've lost over 35 pounds but more importantly I'm stronger and fitter than I've ever been." The TV star insisted it hasn't always been easy but has seen a positive impact on her mental health. "It's a real struggle sometimes, and requires far more mental strength than anything else," she admitted. "As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life I can honestly say that it's helping me. A lot." The presenter has also been keen to express why she is sharing her journey on social media. "I'm not posting this to boast. Someone asked me recently if I was unwell because I'd lost so much weight so I wanted to clear that up."
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Strictly star shows off staggering 3.5 stone weight loss after health struggle, saying ‘I never thought it was possible'
This star has kept fans up-to-date with her new healthy regime which has seen the pounds melt away WEIGH TO GO Strictly star shows off staggering 3.5 stone weight loss after health struggle, saying 'I never thought it was possible' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A STRICTLY star has showed off her whopping 3.5 stone weight loss, and told fans that she "never thought this was possible". Comedian Susan Calman, 50, took to Instagram to reveal the transformation, after previously revealing she wanted to shed the pounds following health concerns. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Susan Calman showed off her huge wight loss today Credit: instagram 6 The presenter previously shared this 'before' photo Credit: Instagram 6 Susan took part in the 2017 series of Strictly and made it to week 10 Credit: BBC Susan - who competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 - previously revealed that she had begun her weight loss journey in December 2023. By the following August she had lost 2.5 stone, and now she has lost another stone. Taking to Instagram to reveal her big news, Susan shared a photo of herself looking slimmed down in the gym. She wrote next to the incredible snap: "Hit another fitness milestone today. 22kg weight loss represented here by two kettlebells because they didn't have one kettlebell heavy enough. "It's taken 17 months of eating better and moving more. "But it's not just about losing weight. I spend lots and lots of time lifting weights and strength training and it's all about consistency. "My blood pressure is under control and my health is better. My mental health is in a more positive place and I absolutely love feeling stronger every day. Talking about more about her weight loss journey so far, Susan she said: "In December 2023 I would never have thought this possible. It absolutely is. "It takes a lot, but it's worth it. Life changing differences made possible by my better half and @redefinept the best trainer a person could have. "They're the two most supportive women in my life and the best people I know." Former Strictly star reveals blunder during training caused heart attack fears and ambulance called to studio The comedian ended her powerful message with: "The stronger I am, the better placed I am to take on the world. "If I can do it, anyone can. If you want to. I think you're smashing the way you are." Fans rushed to comment, with one writing: "What an incredible achievement, Susan! Your dedication and hard work over the past 17 months are truly inspiring." Another said: "This is amazing! Thank you for sharing how you are getting on with something like this. It's inspiring." This one said: "Amazing! You're a machine!" 6 Last summer Susan shared she had hit the 2.5 stone weight loss milestone with this picture Credit: Instagram HEALTH STRUGGLE Susan previously revealed her decision to get fit and lose weight, was because of concerns over her health. Again taking to Instagram, she told fans last summer: "It's been seven months since I decided to change my life. I started training with @redefinept (the best motivator I've ever met), making better choices with food and moving more. "My health was in a precarious position and needed to do something about it to stay healthy. I've lost over 35 pounds but more importantly I'm stronger and fitter than I've ever been." 6 Susan admitted she wanted to lose weight as she was concerned about her health Credit: BBC And Susan confessed getting fit has had a positive impact on her mental health. She continued: "t's a real struggle sometimes, and requires far more mental strength than anything else. "As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life I can honestly say that it's helping me. A lot." TV presenter Susan also revealed why she was posting about the transformation, adding: "I'm not posting this to boast. "Someone asked me recently if I was unwell because I'd lost so much weight so I wanted to clear that up." 6 Susan made it through to week 10 when she took part in Strictly eight years ago Credit: BBC TV FAME Susan took part in the 2017 series of Strictly and was partnered with Kevin Clifton. They made it all the way to week 10 before being eliminated. Since then Susan has fronted a series of Channel 5 travel shows, including Susan Calman's Grand Day Out and Cruising with Susan Calman. Away from TV she is married to wife Lee Cormack, who she met in 2002 while working as a lawyer.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Strictly star shows off staggering 3.5 stone weight loss after health struggle, saying ‘I never thought it was possible'
A STRICTLY star has showed off her whopping 3.5 stone weight loss, and told fans that she "never thought this was possible". Comedian Susan Calman, 50, took to Instagram to reveal the transformation, after previously revealing she wanted to shed the pounds following health concerns. 6 6 6 Susan - who competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 - previously revealed that she had begun her weight loss journey in December 2023. By the following August she had lost 2.5 stone, and now she has lost another stone. Taking to Instagram to reveal her big news, Susan shared a photo of herself looking slimmed down in the gym. She wrote next to the incredible snap: "Hit another fitness milestone today. 22kg weight loss represented here by two kettlebells because they didn't have one kettlebell heavy enough. "It's taken 17 months of eating better and moving more. "But it's not just about losing weight. I spend lots and lots of time lifting weights and strength training and it's all about consistency. "My blood pressure is under control and my health is better. My mental health is in a more positive place and I absolutely love feeling stronger every day. Talking about more about her weight loss journey so far, Susan she said: "In December 2023 I would never have thought this possible. It absolutely is. "It takes a lot, but it's worth it. Life changing differences made possible by my better half and @redefinept the best trainer a person could have. "They're the two most supportive women in my life and the best people I know." The comedian ended her powerful message with: "The stronger I am, the better placed I am to take on the world. "If I can do it, anyone can. If you want to. I think you're smashing the way you are." Fans rushed to comment, with one writing: "What an incredible achievement, Susan! Your dedication and hard work over the past 17 months are truly inspiring." Another said: "This is amazing! Thank you for sharing how you are getting on with something like this. It's inspiring." This one said: "Amazing! You're a machine!" 6 HEALTH STRUGGLE Susan previously revealed her decision to get fit and lose weight, was because of concerns over her health. Again taking to Instagram, she told fans last summer: "It's been seven months since I decided to change my life. I started training with @redefinept (the best motivator I've ever met), making better choices with food and moving more. "My health was in a precarious position and needed to do something about it to stay healthy. I've lost over 35 pounds but more importantly I'm stronger and fitter than I've ever been." 6 And Susan confessed getting fit has had a positive impact on her mental health. She continued: "t's a real struggle sometimes, and requires far more mental strength than anything else. "As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life I can honestly say that it's helping me. A lot." TV presenter Susan also revealed why she was posting about the transformation, adding: "I'm not posting this to boast. "Someone asked me recently if I was unwell because I'd lost so much weight so I wanted to clear that up." 6 TV FAME Susan took part in the 2017 series of Strictly and was partnered with Kevin Clifton. They made it all the way to week 10 before being eliminated. Since then Susan has fronted a series of Channel 5 travel shows, including Susan Calman's Grand Day Out and Cruising with Susan Calman. Away from TV she is married to wife Lee Cormack, who she met in 2002 while working as a lawyer.
The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Strictly star shows off staggering 3.5 stone weight loss after health struggle, saying ‘I never thought it was possible'
A STRICTLY star has showed off her whopping 3.5 stone weight loss, and told fans that she "never thought this was possible". Comedian Instagram to reveal the transformation, after previously revealing 6 Susan Calman showed off her huge wight loss today Credit: instagram 6 The presenter previously shared this 'before' photo Credit: Instagram 6 Susan took part in the 2017 series of Strictly and made it to week 10 Credit: BBC Susan - who competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 - previously revealed that she had begun her weight loss journey in December 2023. By the following August she had lost 2.5 stone, and now she has lost another stone. Taking to Instagram to reveal her big news , Susan shared a photo of herself looking slimmed down in the gym. She wrote next to the incredible snap: "Hit another fitness milestone today. 22kg weight loss represented here by two kettlebells because they didn't have one kettlebell heavy enough. Read more on Strictly "It's taken 17 months of eating better and moving more. "But it's not just about losing weight. I spend lots and lots of time lifting weights and strength training and it's all about consistency. "My blood pressure is under control and my health is better. My mental health is in a more positive place and I absolutely love feeling stronger every day. Talking about more about her weight loss journey so far, Susan she said: "In December 2023 I would never have thought this possible. It absolutely is. Most read in Reality "It takes a lot, but it's worth it. Life changing differences made possible by my better half and @redefinept the best trainer a person could have. "They're the two most supportive women in my life and the best people I know." Former Strictly star reveals blunder during training caused heart attack fears and ambulance called to studio The comedian ended her powerful message with: "The stronger I am, the better placed I am to take on the world. "If I can do it, anyone can. If you want to. I think you're smashing the way you are." Fans rushed to comment, with one writing: "What an incredible achievement, Susan! Your dedication and hard work over the past 17 months are truly inspiring." Another said: "This is amazing! Thank you for sharing how you are getting on with something like this. It's inspiring." This one said: "Amazing! You're a machine!" 6 Last summer Susan shared she had hit the 2.5 stone weight loss milestone with this picture Credit: Instagram HEALTH STRUGGLE Susan previously revealed Again taking to Instagram, she told fans last summer: "It's been seven months since I decided to change my life. I started training with @redefinept (the best motivator I've ever met), making better choices with food and moving more. "My health was in a precarious position and needed to do something about it to stay healthy. I've lost over 35 pounds but more importantly I'm stronger and fitter than I've ever been." 6 Susan admitted she wanted to lose weight as she was concerned about her health Credit: BBC And Susan confessed getting fit has had a positive impact on her mental health. She continued: "t's a real struggle sometimes, and requires far more mental strength than anything else. "As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression my whole life I can honestly say that it's helping me. A lot." TV presenter Susan also revealed why she was posting about the transformation, adding: "I'm not posting this to boast. "Someone asked me recently if I was unwell because I'd lost so much weight so I wanted to clear that up." 6 Susan made it through to week 10 when she took part in Strictly eight years ago Credit: BBC TV FAME Susan took part in the 2017 series of Strictly and was partnered with They made it all the way to week 10 before being eliminated. Since then Susan has fronted a series of Channel 5 travel shows, including Susan Calman's Grand Day Out and Away from TV she is married to
