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Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Meet Professor Richard Scolyer, the scientist who just completed his 250th Parkrun while battling terminal brain cancer
Australian pathologist and 2024 Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer , completed his 250th Parkrun on June 14 at Haberfield's Greenway Reserve in Sydney's inner west. A crowd of almost 600 family, friends, and locals cheered as Scolyer finished alongside his wife, Katie Nicoll. Moments later, rain cleared to reveal a rainbow arching over the park—a symbol of hope for many. Just two years ago, in 2023, Professor Richard Scolyer was diagnosed with Glioblastoma , one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of brain cancer . The kind of diagnosis that comes with limited options and even fewer hopes. Also Read: Tattle Life founder unmasked: Who is Sebastian Bond, the man behind the toxic gossip forum? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unsold Container Homes in Kalinga-apayso - Prices You Won't Believe! Shipping Container Homes | Search Ads Search Now He underwent experimental immunotherapy , the same used in melanoma treatment, which delayed progression for nearly two years. In March 2025, doctors confirmed a recurrence and gave him just months to live. But Scolyer, never one to back down, didn't just submit to the odds. He turned his life and illness into a global scientific experiment. Live Events Completing the Parkrun milestone, Scolyer said he doubted he would make it. He praised the turnout and the supportive atmosphere, saying, 'One of the challenges of having cancer is the worry for the future, but there's more to life.'. Also Read: What happened to Yung Filly? Inside the allegations that made the Beta Squad star fall from fame Who is Richard Scolyer? Professor Richard Anthony Scolyer, born December 16, 1966, in Launceston, Tasmania, is a world-leading melanoma researcher. He is a senior specialist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and a Conjoint Professor at the University of Sydney . Scolyer co-leads the melanoma research program at the Melanoma Institute Australia . He has authored over 700 publications and was the world's No. 10 publisher in melanoma research in 2019. He earned an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2021 and, with Professor Georgina Long, was named Australian of the Year in 2024. In 2025, he won the Social Impact Book of the Year award for Brainstorm, co-written with Garry Maddox. Also Read: Superannuation changes explained: Why 80,000 retired and super-rich Aussies will pay more tax For Richard, the event was deeply emotional. His wife Katie, who began running with him post-diagnosis, recorded her personal best. Their daughter Emily said the run and the rainbow felt guided by a higher force. Hundreds of supporters celebrated with cupcakes and balloons spelling '250'. He hinted at another walking or cycling option, possibly returning to the City2Surf 15 km run.
Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Revealed: Identity of Tattle Life's publisher is finally unmasked after 7 years, and it's a male influencer
Tattle Life, an online gossip forum featuring endless threads tearing influencers apart and causing some severe trauma, has had its day in court – with the founder behind the heinous website finally exposed. For over 7 years, nobody knew who set up the website, but after a global investigation launched by an Irish couple, Neil and Donna Sands, it's been revealed that a plant-based recipe influencer and author, Sebastian Bond, better known online as Bastian Durward (of Nest & Glow), has been behind the entire thing. The Sands have been awarded £300,000 after suing the website which hosted defamatory and harassing commentary about them both. Tattle Life billed itself as a place for "commentary and critiques of people that choose to monetise their personal life as a business and release it into the public domain", but which also saw influencers routinely defamed, bullied and even doxxed on occasion. Cosmopolitan UK has spoken with one content creator whose home was doxxed via Tattle Life while she was pregnant. She says when she tried to contact the site about feeling afraid and vulnerable in her own home, after users worked out the street she lived on and discussed it openly, she was met with a wall of silence from Tattle Life. Another social media user told Cosmopolitan UK how she deleted her social accounts due to cruel comments about her weight, diet and struggle to conceive on the site. The website is thought to attract millions of views each month and in 2021, The Guardian reported Tattle Life made over £276,000 in advertising revenue during a six-month timeframe. Here's what we know about the Tattle Life court case which finally exposed the mysterious founder behind it. Tattle Life, founded in 2018, describes itself as a website and chat forum in which social media users can 'fairly' scrutinise influencers, viewing them as fair game because they choose to openly share some aspects of their life online to generate income. However, the threads on the website are far from limited to influencers and mock, degrade and dox family members of content creators, those not making money from social media and even children. Tattle Life claims to have a "zero-tolerance policy to any content that is abusive, hateful, harmful and a team of moderators online 24/7 to remove any content that breaks our strict rules - often in minutes". Many reports say otherwise, and in the court case involving the Sands it is reported that Neil Sands first flagged defamatory and harassing content about himself in February 2021, but that the posts were allowed to remain live on the website until May 2025. The website describes influencer marketing as "insidious; it revolves around people that occupy the space between celebrity and friend to stealthy sell". It adds that content creators "hoodwink followers into thinking they care what they have to say to foster the faux friend relationship [but] the main reason is to get brands to reach out to offer cash and freebies to advertise. Can you really trust social media influencers to give impartial and honest opinions once money is involved?". Tattle Life also bills itself as a defence mechanism for the public's mental health and a champion of free speech. "It's an important part of a healthy, free and fair society for members of the public to have an opinion on those in a position of power and influence; that is why tattle exists. We allow people to express their views on businesses away from an influencers feed on a site where they would have to go out of their way to read, this is not trolling." On 13 June 2025, The High Court of Justice in Northern Ireland issued an application that lifted reporting restrictions and revealed that the identity of Tattle Life's publisher is Sebastian Bond, a businessman who used a number of different names (including Bastian Durward and 'Helen McDougal'). He is 43-years-old and was an influencer himself, with a vegan cooking account, Nest & Glow, on Instagram boasting 135,000 followers. On the Nest & Glow website, Bond describes himself as "a former office worker that quit long days in London to move to the countryside and share natural recipes and lifestyle tips". According to The Journal's coverage of his legal case involving the Sands, it took two years for Bond to be brought to justice. Bond has two businesses linked to his name: Yuzu Zest Limited (a UK-registered company) and Kumquat Tree Limited (registered in Hong Kong). Tattle Life's website states it is operated by 'Lime Goss', which fits in with the citrussy theme. When discussing the case, Peter Barr, an experienced litigator at Gateley, said: "This wasn't just a matter of law – it was a global forensic investigation. We had to pursue the money around the world, from the UK to Hong Kong, using a mix of legal innovation and digital evidence to expose what was clearly a sophisticated effort to avoid scrutiny. "This judgment sends a clear message that online anonymity cannot shield unlawful behaviour." Neil and Donna Sands are the Irish couple who successfully sued Tattle Life and Bond. They were awarded £300,000 in damages after a two-year legal battle. Donna is the owner of clothing brand Sylkie and is also in the process of starting a drinks business with her husband, Neil. Neil is said to be a founder involved in the AI space and owner of Fox Design Venture Studio. Posting about the outcome online, Neil Sands said: "As a couple we never wanted or expected to undertake this work, however when we discovered the hate site we were forced to take action. We are very grateful for your support, and hope that this serves as a reminder to those who want to attack others from behind a screen - that the internet is not an anonymous place."We will share more soon, but for today, we hope that this news will provide some peace to those affected by online hate and harassment, and that the internet can be a safer space for us all." Talking about the case, he is also reported (by to have said, "We believe in free speech, but not consequence-free speech – particularly where it is intended to, and succeeds in, causing real-world damage to people's lives, livelihoods and mental health. We were in the fortunate position to be able to take the fight to these faceless operators, and it took a lot of time, effort and expense." The High Court is due to review the case on 26 June 2025. Jennifer Savin is Cosmopolitan UK's multiple award-winning Features Editor, who was crowned Digital Journalist of the Year for her work tackling the issues most important to young women. She regularly covers breaking news, cultural trends, health, the royals and more, using her esteemed connections to access the best experts along the way. She's grilled everyone from high-profile politicians to A-list celebrities, and has sensitively interviewed hundreds of people about their real life stories. In addition to this, Jennifer is widely known for her own undercover investigations and campaign work, which includes successfully petitioning the government for change around topics like abortion rights and image-based sexual abuse. Jennifer is also a published author, documentary consultant (helping to create BBC's Deepfake Porn: Could You Be Next?) and a patron for Y.E.S. (a youth services charity). Alongside Cosmopolitan, Jennifer has written for The Times, Women's Health, ELLE and numerous other publications, appeared on podcasts, and spoken on (and hosted) panels for the Women of the World Festival, the University of Manchester and more. In her spare time, Jennifer is a big fan of lipstick, leopard print and over-ordering at dinner. Follow Jennifer on Instagram, X or LinkedIn.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Couple awarded £300k in damages after suing gossip website
A County Antrim couple have been awarded £300,000 in libel damages after they sued controversial gossip website, Tattle Life. Entrepreneurs Neil and Donna Sands secured the pay-out in a defamation and harassment lawsuit over abusive comments posted on the website. The defendant companies and suspected operator of the site, Sebastian Bond, can now be revealed after reporting restrictions were lifted at Belfast's High Court on Friday. The couple obtained £150,000 in damages each as well as legal costs in December 2023 after suing over what they regarded as "hate speech". The website which hosts threads commenting on influencers, celebrities and general members of the public has attracted up to 12 million visitors a month. The judge said the site had been set up to deliberately inflict hurt and harm on others by allowing the anonymous trashing of people's reputations. Neil Sands, 43, a technology entrepreneur and his 34-year-old wife Donna who has a fashion business, sued over posts made in February 2021. They claimed they were subject to a campaign of harassment, invasion of privacy, defamation and breach of data rights. The legal battle lasted two years and was undertaken at the cost of Mr and Mrs Sands. A series of freezing orders for more than £1m were also made while a worldwide forensic investigation was carried out to identify the defendants and their assets. The defendants can now be identified as UK national Sebastian Bond and the British and Hong Kong-registered companies Yuzu Zest Limited and Kumquat Tree Limited. A barrister argued it was now beyond doubt that Mr Bond operated the site. Speaking outside court, Mr Sands said the case had been taken on behalf of others who have suffered serious personal and professional harm through anonymous online attacks. Further legal efforts are expected to focus on securing enforcement of the damages award.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Tattle Life: County Antrim couple awarded £300k in legal battle
A County Antrim couple have been awarded £300,000 in libel damages after they sued controversial gossip website, Tattle Neil and Donna Sands secured the pay-out in a defamation and harassment lawsuit over abusive comments posted on the defendant companies and suspected operator of the site, Sebastian Bond, can now be revealed after reporting restrictions were lifted at Belfast's High Court on couple obtained £150,000 in damages each as well as legal costs in December 2023 after suing over what they regarded as "hate speech". The website which hosts threads commenting on influencers, celebrities and general members of the public has attracted up to 12 million visitors a judge said the site had been set up to deliberately inflict hurt and harm on others by allowing the anonymous trashing of people's reputations. What happened? Neil Sands, 43, a technology entrepreneur and his 34-year-old wife Donna who has a fashion business, sued over posts made in February claimed they were subject to a campaign of harassment, invasion of privacy, defamation and breach of data legal battle lasted two years and was undertaken at the cost of Mr and Mrs Sands.A series of freezing orders for more than £1m were also made while a worldwide forensic investigation was carried out to identify the defendants and their defendants can now be identified as UK national Sebastian Bond and the British and Hong Kong-registered companies Yuzu Zest Limited and Kumquat Tree Limited.A barrister argued it was now beyond doubt that Mr Bond operated the outside court, Mr Sands said the case had been taken on behalf of others who have suffered serious personal and professional harm through anonymous online legal efforts are expected to focus on securing enforcement of the damages award.
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Tattle Life gossip website operator named after couple awarded £300,000 libel damages over posts
A Co Antrim -based business couple have been awarded £300,000 (€352,000) libel damages as part of a landmark legal battle to uncover the operator of a controversial gossip website. Entrepreneurs Neil and Donna Sands secured the payout in a defamation and harassment lawsuit over abusive comments posted on Tattle Life. Reporting restrictions on naming the defendant companies and suspected operator of the site, Sebastian Bond, were lifted at the High Court in Belfast on Friday. In December 2023 Mr and Mrs Sands obtained awards of £150,000 in damages each, plus legal costs in mounting the action over what they regarded as a form of 'hate speech'. READ MORE It is believed to be the largest defamation payout of its kind in Northern Ireland . A series of freezing orders for more than £1 million were also made while a worldwide forensic investigation was carried out to identify the defendants and their assets. In a ruling delivered at that stage, Mr Justice McAlinden stated: 'A day of reckoning will come for those behind Tattle Life and for those individuals who posted on Tattle Life.' The online forum, which hosts threads commenting on influencers, celebrities and general members of the public, has attracted up to 12 million visitors a month. Neil Sands, a 43-year-old technology entrepreneur, and his wife Donna, 34, who runs a fashion business, sued over postings made back in February 2021. The couple claimed they had been subject to a campaign of harassment, invasion of privacy, defamation and breach of data rights. According to the judge, the site had been set up to deliberately inflict hurt and harm on others by allowing the anonymous trashing of people's reputations. 'This is clearly a case of peddling untruths for profit,' he stated. In a complex two-year legal battle undertaken at their own cost, Mr and Mrs Sands deployed advanced technological and intelligence methods as they sought to discover who was in charge of the site. The defendants can now be identified as UK national Sebastian Bond and the British and Hong Kong-registered companies Yuzu Zest Limited and Kumquat Tree Limited. Barrister Peter Girvan argued it was now beyond doubt that Mr Bond operated the site. With reporting restrictions and anonymity orders lifted, further legal efforts are now expected to focus on securing enforcement of the damages award. Speaking outside court, Mr Sands stressed the case had also been taken on behalf of others who have suffered serious personal and professional harm through anonymous online attacks. 'We believe in free speech but not consequence-free speech; particularly where it is intended to, and succeeds in, causing real-world damage to people's lives, livelihoods and mental health,' he said. 'We were in the fortunate position to be able to take the fight to these faceless operators, and it took a lot of time, effort and expense.' Solicitor Peter Barr of Gately NI, who represented the couple, detailed the scope of the global forensic investigation. 'We had to pursue the money around the world, from the UK to Hong Kong, using a mix of legal innovation and digital evidence to expose what was clearly a sophisticated effort to avoid scrutiny,' he said. 'This judgment sends a clear message that online anonymity cannot shield unlawful behaviour.'
