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Yahoo
22 minutes ago
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Tragic reservoir discovery in search for missing man, 31
The body of a man who went missing from Yorkshire has been recovered from a reservoir. Asad Mahmood, 31, was last seen in Shipley on Tuesday morning. In an appeal, West Yorkshire Police said there were "serious concerns" for his welfare, Yorkshire Live reports. The force said they were appealing for any witnesses who may have seen Asad in the afternoon or evening of May 27 in the Stanbury or Oldfield area of Keighley, particularly around the Lower Laithe Reservoir area. A search of the water was then launched yesterday. READ MORE: 'I was trying to deescalate an argument, completely unaware of the danger awaiting me' READ MORE: Benefit cheat mum must repay £22k after being caught out by innocuous Facebook post On Saturday night, Janaza Announcements posted on Facebook that Asad's body had been discovered at the Lower Laithe Reservoir. It said: "It has been sadly confirmed that a body has been found in the search for missing Asad Mahmood, age 31. "Asad had been reported missing since May 27 in the Stanbury/Oldfield area of Keighley. His body was discovered this evening at Lower Laithe Reservoir." Tributes have since been paid for Asad. One person wrote: "Such a sad outcome my heart goes out to all his family and friends." Another said: "So sad. RIP Asad. Sending love and strength to your family and friends." --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
The Sun
an hour ago
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- The Sun
My GP laughed and said ‘you DO know how old you are?' when I shared my dream of having a baby
WHEN Liberty Mills, 50 was told the news that she had a 0.7 per cent of conceiving, even with IVF, she was devastated. Her GP practically laughed her out the office. 12 12 'I will never forget her asking, 'You DO know how old you are, don't you?',' says Liberty. But she wasn't going to let it blight her hopes. 'Before exploring other fertility avenues or adoption, we decided to try a different approach, integrating different practices into our lives,' Liberty says. 'Four months later, I fell pregnant naturally.' It was two weeks before her 45th birthday that Liberty would give birth to her healthy baby girl, Lani. Some 3.5 million people in the UK go through some kind of fertility challenge, according to the Fertility Network, with 10 million couples encountering problems having a baby. Liberty, who lives in Yorkshire, already had a daughter with a previous partner, but was keen to have another when she met her new partner. She writes: 'I met Benjamin when I was 41 and we decided we wanted a child together. 'When we consulted our local GP for fertility tests, she cast doubt upon our chances, immediately questioning my age and almost laughed us out of her office.' The couple undertook a series of tests at an IVF clinic which revealed catastrophic news. What is IVF, how does it work and can the treatment be done on the NHS? Liberty explained: 'My right ovary had stopped functioning and was 'barren' - their words, not mine. 'The other had a few viable follicles. 'The magic number was not so magic at all - I was given a 0.7 per cent chance of conceiving with my own eggs.' So Liberty knuckled down on her lifestyle to boost her fertility. 'I was a stressed-out self-employed single mum,' she admits. 'There is so much pressure and negativity around fertility over 35. 'Even when we got a positive pregnancy test, we didn't celebrate, as society echoes that you are more likely to have a miscarriage at a certain age. 'But I carried on with all I had learnt in my studies as an integrative nutrition coach and finally at the 20 week scan, it was only then the relief came and we cried and hugged holding our scan picture.' Liberty's daughter is now five years old. You would not enter a marathon without tweaking a few lifestyle factors... and pregnancy is the biggest natural endurance known to humanity. Liberty MillsAuthor, 360 Fertility Her experience led her to help other struggling couples - around one in seven will have difficulty conceiving, according to the NHS. She works as a certified integrative health coach specialising in fertility, particularly unexplained infertility and male factor infertility. 'Over the past five years I have coached couples and individuals on their fertility journeys, achieving a success rate of over 90 per cent,' Liberty claims. 'There is a cookie-cutter approach to fertility and especially IVF, and it's not that simple. 'If it were, the IVF results of a live birth would be fewer rounds and more babies. 12 12 'Our reproductive system does not function in isolation - a healthy lifestyle dictates how certain hormones are expressed and how nutrients are absorbed. 'You would not enter a marathon without tweaking a few lifestyle factors and investing in nutrition, and pregnancy is the biggest natural endurance known to humanity.' In her book, 360 Fertility: A twelve-week plan for optimising your chance of conception, out May 22, Liberty reveals the things that worked for her. Cut alcohol DRINKING alcohol can affect fertility, the NHS says, including affecting sperm quality. "I encourage my clients to remove all alcohol,' says Liberty. 'Not simply due to the fact that alcohol has zero nutritional value, but also that it affects sleep quality.' Liberty gave up alcohol to help her fertility and now, still only has one or two drinks a year. 'It was hard to show people I would still be fun and I would still want to go out. 'It's easier now for some people with alcohol-free beer and even alcohol free parties at clubs. 'But you don't need to stay in and be a hermit - simply make different choices about how you meet with friends.' Top foods LIBERTY already had a relatively healthy diet but she cut the unnecessary ultra-processed foods from her diet - for example. the biscuits, cheeky slice of cake or muesli for breakfast. ' Fertility foods to rotate include avocado, bone broth, dark berries, dark leafy greens, eggs, gluten-free oats, lentils, oily fish, pomegranate, radish and sweet potato,' she says. 'Enjoy meals such as eggs and spinach for breakfast, a warm homemade chicken wrap for lunch and casserole for dinner.' She also recommends adding turmeric to the diet, as it can help lower inflammation. 'Inflammation in the body contributes to failure of implantation. You can add turmeric to spice cookies, porridge, smoothie and curries - or take a supplement.' Movement BEING a healthy weight can help with fertility, the NHS says. Liberty says: 'Research suggests that moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming, can improve fertility in both men and women by boosting overall health and increasing the quality of sperm and eggs. 'The fitter you are now, especially if you are a woman, the more likely it is that you will have an easier pregnancy and a smoother delivery. 'If you find movement overwhelming, don't rush to join the gym or force yourself to do an hour a day. 12 Your chances of getting pregnant by age Many factors can affect a couple's chances of conceiving, such as your age, health, reproductive health and how often you have sex. Some people get pregnant quickly, but for others it can take longer. It's a good idea to see a GP if you have not conceived after a year of trying. Women aged 36 and over, and anyone who's already aware they may have fertility problems, should see their GP sooner. Fertility decreases with age for women and birthing people, particularly after the age of 35, because the number and quality of eggs gets lower. The following shows how many women and birthing people will get pregnant within one year of having regular, unprotected sex: aged under 30: 85 out of 100 will conceive within a year at age 30: 75 out of 100 will conceive within a year at age 35: 66 out of 100 will conceive within a year at age 40: 44 out of 100 will conceive within a year 'Little and often helps; incorporate movement into your everyday life by going for a walk after dinner, taking the stairs rather than an escalator and doing some squats while waiting for the kettle to boil. ' Liberty recommends women try exercising in line with their menstrual cycle, as energy levels fluctuate from week to week. Opt for gentle, low-impact exercise, like walking, yoga or swimming, in the week before your period. Just before, and during your period, stick to exercises like stretching and Pilates. Build up to high-intensity workouts like strength training and circuits, in the middle of your cycle. Drink enough water LIBERTY tells her clients to drink at least two litres of water per day because 'hydration is key to female and male fertility'. 'Keeping hydrated is important for nourishing the fluid around your Fallopian tubes and the fluid levels in the endometrium as it prepares to look after your foetus,' she says, adding that she chose to have only filtered water. 'To support optimal sperm health, it's crucial for men to stay properly hydrated. 'Dehydration can hinder the body's natural detoxification processes, which are essential for reducing the toxic burden and ultimately boosting sperm count and sperm quality.' If you are exercising, you should be drinking more to replace the moisture you have lost 12 De-stress THE NHS reports that stress can, in severe cases, affect ovulation and sperm production. It can also impact your relationship with your partner, which makes you less interested in sex. Liberty says she journalled every morning as a de-stressing technique. But she also believes in breathwork. 'The key lies in the balance between our sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems,' she says. 'When we breathe incorrectly, our sympathetic nervous system, also known as our 'fight or flight' response, is triggered. 'The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for a lot of chaos in our bodies, and can lead to stress, anxiety and hormonal imbalances. 'This can negatively impact fertility, making it more challenging to conceive. 'When we breathe correctly, more nasally and into the belly first rather than shallow chest breathing, our parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for relaxation and calmness, is activated, promoting a more fertile environment. 'Make a conscious effort to breathe correctly first thing in the morning (in and out through your nose, allowing your chest and abdomen to naturally rise and fall), check in a few more times during the day, and then again before sleep.' Sleep BEFORE changing her lifestyle, Liberty says: 'In the week I was asleep by 9-10pm, but on the weekend, I would be up till 1-2am. 'I started sleeping the same time every night and getting up the same time every morning.' Getting enough sleep won't just help with fertility, but your drive to actually have sex. Liberty says: 'When we are deprived of adequate sleep, both in quantity and quality, the body produces more stress hormones. 'This isn't just harmful to overall health; it can disrupt oestrogen, testosterone and other reproductive hormone levels. 'Clinical research suggests that the body's internal clock, the circadian rhythm, is linked to reproductive hormones that stimulate ovulation in women and influence sperm maturation in men. 'If you don't have a regular sleep pattern, you are directly interfering with this delicate and precise process. 12 'This can contribute to menstrual irregularities in women, making it challenging to predict ovulation, which is a crucial part of planning conception. 'When you work crazy hours, you are often too fatigued to have sex or you may not even be in the same space to have sex.' Good sleep can also help swimmers, Liberty claims. 'It's not just the ladies, it's men too. 'Poor sleep quality can result in unhealthy sperm, reducing the chances of successful fertilisation and increasing the risk of complications or unviable embryos; therefore, it could be a contributing factor in failure of implantation in natural conception.' Struggle with your sleep? 'Weighted blankets have been shown to improve sleep quality and reduce restlessness and anxiety,' says Liberty. 8 unexpected ways to boost your libido What unlikely smell is a real turn-on? Bacon - The best brekkie to light your fire, is a trusty bacon sarnie according to 13 per cent of respondents to a survey. Not only does it taste great, two to three rashers will give your body up to a quarter of its recommended daily allowance of the mineral selenium – shown to help men last longer between the sheets. Armpits - more specifically the unwashed kind. The scent of androstanol, a pheromone found in fresh male sweat, has been shown to increase female desire for up to an hour, say scientists at the University of California. Beetroot - This root vegetable may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you fancy getting randy, but the purple salad favourite has been shown to pack an erotic punch by boosting blood circulation. Eau de garage - You don't need to splash out on the most expensive cologne or aftershave to get yourself noticed and desired by the opposite sex, fellas. Petrol, paint, ink, leather, and strawberries are said to drive women wild, research has revealed. Oats - If you want to sow your oats, first you must eat them. Oats are rich in amino acid L-arginine which increases blood flow to the genital areas of both men and women and also boosts testosterone levels which can increase female libido and help men suffering from erectile dysfunction. Shiraz - Good sex can be had after a glass or two of red, scientists will have you know. The moderate tipple is linked to higher sexual desire and better overall sexual function, a 2009 study revealed. Takeaways - Research found couples who ate fish twice a week or more had sex 22 per cent more often. To spice things up with a curry, look out for dishes containing methi leaves, found to increase arousal in both sexes by as much as 26 per cent.
BBC News
3 hours ago
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Red dress created by hundreds of women to be displayed at Woven textile festival
A dress embroidered by 380 people from across the world is to go on display as part of a month-long celebration of Red Dress is a project led by artist Kirstie Macleod, which began in 2009 and involved work by 367 women and girls, 11 men and boys and two non-binary people from 51 will be displayed in Yorkshire for the first time as part of Woven, a biennial festival celebrating textile heritage crafts in Macleod said she was excited to be showcasing the piece at Oakwell Hall in Birstall. She said: "Oakwell Hall looks absolutely breathtaking. It has its own history and tradition, so it will be interesting to see The Red Dress in such a space."It's brilliant that they have this festival. I haven't been to an equivalent - a whole month of textile based happenings and events is fantastic." The Red Dress exhibition, which coincides with World Stitch Day on Sunday, will be the first time the item has been on display since Ms Macleod published a book about the tells the story of the dress's creation, as well as some of the stories of the people involved in creating 23 women have worn the dress, Ms Macloed said, but she has turned down many requests from people wanting to borrow it."You have to have contributed to the project to be able to wear the dress," she said."I really wanted it to have this very kind of strong, empowered feeling to it, but also hopefully be quite timeless."I have had so many people asking to wear it for various performances, weddings, even a coronation, but I said no because I'm trying to keep the focus of the project on the embroiderers and their stories."There was one curator from Bosnia who wore it and then a politician from Kosovo who was connected, otherwise it's all the embroiderers who have worn it."Woven festival runs from 1 to 30 June and is run by Kirklees Council. It was established in 2019 and takes place every other theme for 2025 is Connecting Culture, with more than 100 events designed to bring communities Natalie Walton said it would be the most "inclusive and diverse festival to date"."We're really excited to empower and connect communities together through the universal language of textiles, celebrating our rich heritage while looking toward the innovative future of the industry in the area," she said. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- BBC News
Knaresborough: Church solar panels in trial to power nearby homes
A church in Knaresborough is taking part in a trial in which 91 solar panels on its roof could help power nearby homes and businesses, including the fire scheme will see the newly-installed panels divert any excess energy to the local community, rather than return it to the National is part of a wider trial, commissioned by energy regulator Ofgem, testing how renewable energy generated in local neighbourhoods can be shared more Reverend Gordon Hay, of Gracious Street Methodist Church, said: "The idea that we could share some of that energy with our neighbours – people who live or work just around the corner – feels like exactly what a church should be doing." There are 78 homes and small businesses on the same local electricity circuit as the church, including the town's fire station, and the aim is to ensure that clean, affordable energy can benefit them overall scheme, which includes similar initiatives at two other local sites, is being led by Knaresborough Community Hay said: "It started with members of the congregation asking, 'what more can we do?' "We're already a community hub – now we can be an energy hub too."Alongside the wider environmental benefits, the church is also hoping to improve its finances, since the panels - which were installed over the Easter period - should help reduce energy bills. Tim O'Brien, Net Zero Officer for the Yorkshire North & East Methodist District, said: "This is about building a smarter, more community-focused energy system. "Instead of relying on energy being pushed in from far away, we can generate it here in Knaresborough, and use it here – saving money and cutting waste."He suggested the scheme could also reduce the need for major infrastructure, such as pylons and underground cables, which are typically required to carry electricity over long residents can find out more about the scheme at an exhibition at the church on Saturday 7June, as part of the Great Big Green Week. "In a world that often feels uncertain, this is something positive and grounded," said Mr Hay. "It's not about grand statements. It's about doing the right thing – for your neighbours, your town, and your future."
BBC News
3 hours ago
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'Rock Showman' uncovers sandstone stegosaur near Whitby
A geology tour guide has discovered a fossilised dinosaur footprint believed to be 170m years old along the coast near Cousins, aka the "Rock Showman", was taking a school trip on an educational fossil walk at Saltwick Bay when he noticed the imprint in a sandstone said: "The kids were all very excited. It was great to have this find shared with others, and to have it as such an authentic learning experience."The fossil, believed to be a stegosaur footprint, is now on display at nearby Whitby Holiday Park's Jet Bistro and is free for the public to visit. The fossil was located next to one of the regular footprints Mr Cousins visits with his tour groups, but had previously been buried out of sight under the verify his discovery, Mr Cousins contacted his friend, the palaeontologist Dr Liam Herringshaw, who used an app to take a 3D scan of the Herringshaw explained: "Middle Jurassic footprint-bearing sandstones are found in rocks across the North York Moors and along the tops of many of the cliffs along the North Yorkshire coast."The thing that I think surprises people is that they're really quite common - in the world they're not but in Yorkshire we've got rocks that are just the right age, just the right type and they happen to pop out on the beaches of Whitby, Scarborough - quite a few places up and down the coast." Explaining how these fossils continued to appear, he said: "Almost all the dinosaur footprints we find on the Yorkshire coast come from sandstones that were formed in the middle of the Jurassic period."In the last few million years, the pressure of Africa and Europe colliding and building mountains like the Alps and Pyrenees, that stress has caused tectonic forces to push our crust back up again."Although still awaiting official confirmation, Mr Cousins believes the footprint came from the back foot of a stegosaur, dating back around 170m years."It's always really special when I find something like this along the coast, particularly when it's clear enough to be able to say 'I'm pretty sure this is that'," he said."With dinosaur footprints it's most likely you're not going to be able to say it's this creature or that creature, it's a front leg or back leg but then you'll get some prints which are just a textbook case."Mr Cousins and Dr Herringshaw work together at Earth Science Outreach UK, a charity they jointly founded with the aim of engaging the public with local geology and palaeontology events and men are passionate that any finds are accessible to the public, to further knowledge and understanding of the prehistoric his background in both geology and the performing arts, Mr Cousins can often be seen performing as 'Mr Rock Showman' at science fairs, museums and festivals, as well as leading educational walking tours to spot fossils along the beaches of North Yorkshire."To me, all of the North Yorkshire stretch of coast is an outdoor museum," Mr Cousins added."One of the pleasures of my life is that I get to take people out to this coastline, and help them understand what they're looking for." Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
