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Daily Mirror
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kelsey Parker breaks silence with poignant family photo after tragic loss of third child
Tom Parker's widow, Kelsey Parker, has taken to Instagram to post a poignant family photo one month after the heartbreaking loss of her third child Kelsey Parker has broken her social media silence to post a gorgeous family photo over a month after announcing that her third child was stillborn. The proud mum announced the tragic news that her third-born child was stillborn - and that it was a little boy, named Phoenix. The podcast host, 34, who was expecting her third child with her partner Will Lindsay, broke the devastating news on her Instagram on June 22. Over one month after the tragic loss, Kelsey has taken to Instagram to show off a glimpse of her much-needed family holiday after an incredibly tough couple of weeks. Kelsey took to Instagram on Sunday to post the sun-soaked snap of herself, Will, and her two children Aurelia, six, and Bodhi, four, as they all gazed out over the ocean. Though she didn't share the exact destination, she credited the airline for the smooth journey, writing: 'Exactly what we needed. Thank you @jet2 for making it so easy. X' Kelsey's family holiday comes after she paid a heartbreaking tribute to her son last month. The tribute included one simple heartbreaking caption: 'Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved', alongside a moving poem, entitled For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved. The poem read: 'The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight. 'We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You'll live in hearts that won't ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You'll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear.' In a second Instagram story, Kelsey wrote: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share. "But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news. I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family." Kelsey had happily showed off her baby bump as she attended the Elio UK Gala screening at Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square with her children on Sunday 17th June. The family outing came after Kelsey shared her appreciation for Will earlier this month in an Instagram post, in which she said she was ''full of gratitude' for her partner and thanked him for his help with her young children. She included a series of loved-up photos of them together, including one of them on holiday, and photos of Will with Aurelia and Bodhi. Kelsey wrote: "Appreciation post. I know you're not a fan of being on my social media, but I can't help it - this moment deserves to be shared. "We're just a month away from meeting our baby, and I'm so full of gratitude. Thank you for everything you do - for me and for the kids. We love and adore you more than words can say I can't wait to start this next chapter with you. Honestly, I think you're going to find the newborn stage a breeze after handling a 5 and 4-year-old." Kelsey shares children Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with The Wanted star Tom Parker, who tragically died from brain cancer in 2022 at the age of 33, four years after they married. She had opened up to the Mirror in January about her excitement at welcoming a third child into the family home in South East London which she now shares with tree surgeon Will, after finding love again last September. Confessing that the baby, which would have been Will's first child, was a "happy accident", Kelsey said she was gently preparing Aurelia and Bodhi for a new sibling, and sharing the joyous news with Tom's family.
Daily Record
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Kelsey Parker's heartbreaking tribute to baby after he was stillborn at nine months
Kelsey Parker has shared a deeply emotional message with fans following the tragic loss of her stillborn son at nine months. Kelsey Parker has shared a poignant message with her followers after the heartbreaking loss of her baby at nine months. In a recent Instagram update, she disclosed that despite her tragic circumstances, episodes of her podcast Mum's The Word, which were recorded while she was pregnant, will be released. Kelsey, aged 34, shared: "Before I gave birth to Phoenix, I had recorded a lot of podcasts for my @mumstheword_pod before going off on maternity leave. "I want to thank the lovely team for checking in and being patient to put some episodes out that were during my pregnancy." She continued: "Over the next couple of months these episodes will air. They were part of my journey so I didn't want to not share them, and they all have incredible guests with really important stories and messages. Please take the time to listen to these episodes and remember to be kind when doing so." The podcast, co-hosted by Kelsey and Georgia Jones, delves into the realities of parenting, featuring frank discussions with well-known personalities and specialists. On June 22, Kelsey delivered the sombre news that her third child was stillborn, revealing it was a boy named Phoenix. The 34 year old podcast presenter, who was expecting her third child with partner Will Lindsay, conveyed the sorrowful announcement on her Instagram, reports the Mirror. In a touching homage to her son, Kelsey posted a simple yet profound caption: "Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved", accompanied by an emotive poem titled For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved. The poem shared: "The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight. "We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You'll live in hearts that won;t ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You'll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear." In a subsequent Instagram story, Kelsey penned: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share. "But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news. I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family." Only days before her poignant revelation, Kelsey had joyfully displayed her baby bump at the Elio UK Gala screening at Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square, accompanied by her children on Sunday 17th June. Kelsey is the mother of Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, whom she shares with The Wanted's Tom Parker. Tom sadly passed away from brain cancer in 2022 at the age of 33, leaving behind his family four years into their marriage. She had shared with the Mirror in January her delight at expecting a third child at the family home in South East London, which she now shares with tree surgeon Will after finding romance again last September. Admitting that the baby, which would have been Will's first child, was a "happy accident", Kelsey revealed she was carefully preparing Aurelia and Bodhi for their new sibling, whilst also breaking the wonderful news to Tom's relatives. Tom's mum Noreen, she explained at the time, had instantly offered her support. "All I care about is that both our families and Tom's family are happy. Noreen is the most amazing lady. After Tom passed, she said to me, as long as you're happy Kels, whatever you do, we will always support you and be happy for you.' We've all been through so much together. But I'm here and bringing another baby into the world." Discussing their shared commitment to preserving Tom's memory for the children, Will also spoke during the January interview. "I'm over the moon. This is something I've wanted for a long time. I couldn't be happier and I know Kelsey is going to be an amazing mum, as she already is." Addressing her experience of discovering new love whilst cherishing Tom's memory, Kelsey was equally honest about navigating grief and embracing single motherhood at such a young age. "If I dwelled on everything that's happened, I wouldn't be here," she shared with the Mirror, her words heavy with emotion. "Tom was my soulmate. I'm still angry he's gone. But I can't live in sadness. Tom wouldn't want that."
Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kelsey Parker posts incredibly brave announcement three weeks after losing baby
On June 22, Kelsey Parker tragically announced that her third child was stillborn in a heartbreaking post just months after announcing her pregnancy Kelsey Parker has shared a deeply emotional message with fans following the tragic loss of her baby at nine months. In a new Instagram post, she revealed that episodes of her podcast Mum's The Word, recorded during her pregnancy, will still be released. Kelsey, 34, announced: 'Before I gave birth to Phoenix, I had recorded a lot of podcasts for my @mumstheword_pod before going off on maternity leave. I want to thank the lovely team for checking in and being patient to put some episodes out that were during my pregnancy." She added: 'Over the next couple of months these episodes will air. They were part of my journey so I didn't want to not share them, and they all have incredible guests with really important stories and messages. Please take the time to listen to these episodes and remember to be kind when doing so.' The series, which Kelsey co-hosts with Georgia Jones, explores parenting through candid conversations with celebrities and experts. On June 22, Kelsey announced the tragic news that her third-born child was stillborn - and that it was a little boy, named Phoenix. The podcast host, 34, who was expecting her third child with her partner Will Lindsay, broke the devastating news on her Instagram. Kelsey's heartbreaking tribute to her son included one simple heartbreaking caption: 'Phoenix Parker-Lindsay, you will forever be loved', alongside a moving poem, entitled For Phoenix, Born Sleeping, Forever Loved. The poem read: 'The world grew quiet as you arrived, So loved, so longed for, yet not alive. Our precious boy, our angel light, Born with wings, took silent flight. 'We named you Phoenix, brave and bright. A soul of love, of warmth and light Though we never heard you cry, You'll live in hearts that won;t ask why. No breath you drew, no eyes to see, Still, you mean everything to me. You'll journey with us, softly near, In every sigh, in every tear.' In a second Instagram story, Kelsey wrote: "Before I receive an influx of lovely messages and heartfelt wishes, I wanted to just say that I truly appreciate everything you are all going to say and share. "But with the news being so raw, I would really like to ensure that we as a family are given space and time to process this devastating and earth-shattering news. I love you all and thank you for your understanding and space. Love always, Kelsey, Will, and the Parker Family." Just days previous to her heartbreaking announcement, Kelsey had happily showed off her baby bump as she attended the Elio UK Gala screening at Vue Cinema in London's Leicester Square with her children on Sunday 17th June. Kelsey shares children Aurelia, five, and Bodhi, four, with The Wanted star Tom Parker, who tragically died from brain cancer in 2022 at the age of 33, four years after they married. She had opened up to the Mirror in January about her excitement at welcoming a third child into the family home in South East London which she now shares with tree surgeon Will, after finding love again last September. Confessing that the baby, which would have been Will's first child, was a "happy accident", Kelsey said she was gently preparing Aurelia and Bodhi for a new sibling, and sharing the joyous news with Tom's family. Tom's mum Noreen, she said at the time, had immediately given her blessing. "All I care about is that both our families and Tom's family are happy. Noreen is the most amazing lady. After Tom passed, she said to me, as long as you're happy Kels, whatever you do, we will always support you and be happy for you.' We've all been through so much together. But I'm here and bringing another baby into the world." Revealing that they were both committed to keeping Tom's memory alive for the children, Will also revealed in the January interview. "I'm over the moon. This is something I've wanted for a long time. I couldn't be happier and I know Kelsey is going to be an amazing mum, as she already is." Speaking about finding new love while holding onto Tom's memory, Kelsey was also candid about her journey through grief and into single motherhood at a young age. "If I dwelled on everything that's happened, I wouldn't be here," she told the Mirror poignantly. "Tom was my soulmate. I'm still angry he's gone. But I can't live in sadness. Tom wouldn't want that."
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Cambridge Grafton Centre: What is happening and why?
Despite a multi-million pounds building revamp eight years ago, the Grafton Centre in Cambridge is on the cusp of a major transformation. The "dying" complex - once home to Mothercare, Debenhams and a cinema - is about to be partially demolished to make way for laboratory space, offices, a new hotel and a reduced shopping is happening - and what do people think of it? The Grafton now The Grafton originally opened in 1984, with Queen Elizabeth II cutting the has undergone a number of changes since then, most notably in 1995 and in the shopping centre still holds a handful of big brand outlets like Boots and Decathlon, as well as independent businesses, a gym and a ping pong parlour. But the city's Debenhams store remains empty after its closure four years ago, smaller clothing stores have locked up for good and the curtain came down on the Vue cinema last month. John O'Shea, the centre's manager, remembers a £28m revamp of the shopping centre back in 2017 and says he is "very, very excited" to see this latest transformation take shape."It gives the shopping centre another lease of life," he said."I was here for the redevelopment last time round but, like many shopping centres across the UK, the Grafton suffered post-Covid."Mr O'Shea said they were now "considering the future" of the adjacent Vue building after the cinema franchise quit the centre last month. What is changing? The Grafton is undergoing a major facelift, with much of the interior changing to incorporate laboratory space for the ever-growing Cambridge tech the area around it will also see huge changes. Planners say the existing main entrance of the Grafton will be kept, with a corridor of shops leading to an outdoor courtyard that will take visitors to Burleigh Street, opposite the current Primark empty shops on Burleigh Street will be demolished to create another new entrance.A new life sciences building will replace Abbeygate House on East Road, with restaurants on the ground rear of the centre, where there are escalators and empty units, will become a "breakout area" for workers at the labs to will also be a new Premier Inn hotel opposite the former Vue on East Road. Why are the plans going ahead? The Pioneer Group, which got planning permission for the project from Greater Cambridge Shared Planning last year, said there was demand for science spaces from big companies and small start-ups in the city."Cambridge is one of the top places in the world for innovation and science," said director Subjit Jassy."We felt there was a trend for science places to go back into the city centre because you get the benefit of public transport and local amenities."Earlier this year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she wanted to see "world-class companies" grow in the area between Oxford and Cambridge, in order for the region to become "Europe's Silicon Valley".A report produced in September by Greater Cambridge Shared Planning said a "significant number" of projects for new labs and offices had gained planning consent, but warned "there may remain a shortfall" in spaces. Where will the shops go? The plan is to keep the Grafton's bigger shops, including H&M, Decathlon and Boots - and relocate some independent Jassy insisted they did not want to "get rid" of the shopping centre, but "retain as much as we can".His observation was that local people thought the centre "used to have a place in everybody's heart" but that "a lot of the feedback was that the Grafton Centre's dying – something needs to happen.""I think people recognise that this scale of shops in this location doesn't work anymore," he said. What do people think? Shopper Sarah Lefever said it was "quite sad" to see the Grafton's steady decline."I've come here since I was little, it's very different to see it with all the empty shops."She said it was "really disappointing" that the cinema had left, remembering "hustle and bustle" in years gone by. Gishani Parameswaran said the Grafton was not very welcoming for young families."This is a closed space area once people get in," she said."I feel like when I get here I'm just focused on the time because there isn't much else to focus on here."Catherine Jansson-Boyd, a professor of consumer psychology at Anglia Ruskin University - which has its Cambridge campus on East Road, said she did not think many people would miss the Grafton."It wasn't the most fun, jolly space in the world," she she was not convinced there was sufficient demand for labs and offices."Increasingly big companies are shedding their office space," she said."People are talking a lot about lab spaces, I can't personally see they are going to fill up." When is it all happening? An archaeological dig has already taken place on the site, which brought up some foundations from Victorian tenement next step is for demolition work to begin on Abbeygate House, which could begin later this on the new shopping area and an initial phase of the life sciences spaces are expected to be finished by the end of 2028. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Glasgow Times
02-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow bus passengers warned ahead of Hamilton Orange Walk
South Lanarkshire Council (SLC) said traffic on several roads in Hamilton will be disrupted amid the march. The parade, organised by the County Grand Lodge of Central Scotland, will take place on Saturday, July 5. It is expected to kick off at around 1pm and finish at 3pm. It will start at Meikle Earnock Park and end on Beckford Street. Ahead of the event, Stagecoach revealed its X74 service from Dumfries to Glasgow via Hamilton will be disrupted. The travel operator said the service will not serve Hamilton Bus Station between 12pm and 4pm on July 5. However, it will stop at the bus stop on the A72 Palace Grounds Road (at the Vue Cinema) for journeys to Glasgow and Dumfries. READ MORE: Huge Orange Walk to take place in Hamilton this weekend READ MORE: Hundreds pictured marching in Glasgow as part of Orange Walk #ServiceUpdate #Hamilton Due to road closures in Hamilton town centre for an event, Service X74 will follow a diversion on Saturday 5th July 2025, between 12pm and 4pm. Find out more: — Stagecoach West Scot (@StagecoachWScot) July 2, 2025 We reported how the council said it is expecting around 6500 people to take part in the Orange Walk. A spokesperson for Stagecoach said: "Hamilton has town centre road closures on Saturday, July 5, 2025, between 12pm and 4pm for an event. "Service X74 will not serve Hamilton Bus Station during the closure times. It will serve bus stop 61501432 on A72 Palace Grounds Road (at the Vue Cinema) for journeys to Glasgow and Dumfries. "Remember to check this page or use our journey planner before you set off, as updates may be made from time to time."
