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Daily Record
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Record
Award for popular postmaster who's been serving community in Livingston for 30 years
Iqbal Mohammed has run shops in the area since 1975 and took on the Post Office with his wife Zahida A popular postmaster who has been running shops in West Lothian for the last 50 years has received a special award for his service at the heart of the community. Iqbal Mohammed has been running Livingston Village Post Office for 30 years and to mark the milestone he was presented with a Long Service Award by Post Office Area Manager Brian McNaughton. Iqbal has run shops in the Livingston area since 1975 and the opportunity arose in 1995 to take on Livingston Village Post Office with his wife Zahida. The couple are very well known in the area. They modernised the newsagents and convenience store and Zahida worked on the retail side for most of that time, until she sadly she passed away in October. At first their eldest daughter Shazia worked in the family business and their younger daughter, Nadia, is also Post Office trained. They also employ local people. Iqbal will forever be grateful to former neighbours, John and Ella Gilbert who helped them greatly when they started. John had just retired as a long-serving postmaster in Armadale and really helped them to settle quickly into the role of running a Post Office with all of the required knowledge of products and services. Postmaster Iqbal Mohammed said: 'The best thing about being a postmaster is that I enjoy meeting people and everyone knows me. They cared when my wife died as Zahida had been a big part of this shop and we loved helping the community. 'We got to know people really well and we have enjoyed conversations and a laugh with customers. My wife would often give sweets to little kids coming into the shop. 'We managed to keep the Post Office and shop open throughout the pandemic, even though Zahida had underlying health conditions, as we wanted to maintain vital services to our village.' Post Office Area Manager, Brian McNaughton, said: 'I want to really thank Iqbal for being the postmaster for Livingston Village for the past three decades. He and his late wife, Zahida, who was also a lovely person, have been at the heart of this community and have enriched the lives of people living in the village for a long time as well as new people who have moved to the community with the extra housing built.'
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Geordie Shore star stuns fans with pregnancy announcement and due date is days away
Fans of Geordie Shore were gobsmacked when a former star of the show, Zahida Allen, 30, announced her unexpected pregnancy on social media, describing it as a "blessing". The ex-party girl, known for her appearances in the third and fourth seasons of the popular reality TV series, is about to embark on a major lifestyle transformation. Via Instagram , Zahida excitedly shared that "mini Z" will be arriving imminently, with the baby's due date set for this month. She expressed her gratitude towards her close friends in an emotional post: "The biggest thank you to my best friends @gemmarowex and @mikaylasmith_xo for being with me every step of the way throughout this incredible journey, and for being involved this shoot which makes these photos even more special. Love you both so much." In the accompanying photos, Zahida can be seen cradling her prominent bump, clad in soft pink pyjamas with her hair styled in curls. She holds an ultrasound image while her friends present her with various baby essentials, including an adorable pink onesie. Zahida then revealed that she had kept her pregnancy private as she was at a loss for words initially. Now ready to share her news, she confessed that she discovered her pregnancy quite late, reports the Mirror . The television personality opened up about not having any inkling of her pregnancy, as she was undergoing tests for other health concerns related to her stomach and kidneys. Despite the surprise, she affirmed that the revelation has "completely changed my life, but for the better". Zahida has shared the bittersweet emotions surrounding her pregnancy, as the joy of expecting a baby is intertwined with the sorrow of missing her late father, who dreamt of becoming a grandad. "I feel him and her are heavily connected through ways I can't even explain," Zahida expressed, noting how her cravings mirrored foods her father desired at the end of his life. "My baby is the biggest blessing of my life," she continued. "I have felt so lucky to be carrying her all this time, feeling her grow and feeling her little kicks become big ones." Zahida also disclosed her outlook on life is far from over, asserting that it's "just beginning again" with the anticipation for her new journey. In an uplifting message to those in similar situations, she praised their strength. She stated: "To all parents and those who are doing it alone, or are going to be doing it alone, you are so strong and I have SO MUCH respect and admiration for you. You should be incredibly proud of yourself." Her update prompted messages of celebration from fellow television personalities, including her ex 'Geordie Shore' mate Nikita Jasmine and 'Celebs Go Dating' alum, both sharing their joy. "over the moon for you" exclaimed Nikita, along with a plea to catch up soon. Last year's Celebrity Big Brother winner David Potts added his warm wishes, commenting: "Congratulations beautiful."
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Geordie Shore star announces surprise pregnancy and reveals she is just DAYS away from giving birth
Geordie Shore star Zahida Allen has announced she is pregnant with her first child in a surprise Instagram post on Wednesday. The Newcastle native star, 30, revealed she is just days away from giving birth to a baby girl after keeping her pregnancy a secret. Cradling her baby bump, she wrote: 'A special announcement.. Mini Z coming very soon - May 2025'. Zahida looked stunning in a gallery of pink-themed snaps as she showed off her bump while holding up the baby scan. In a lengthy statement, she continued: 'For a while, I didn't know how to put this into words, but I am choosing to finally share this news publicly with you, as I finally feel it's the right time. 'I found out about my pregnancy very late, I never thought I would be one of them people who didn't have any symptoms and my body didn't change either for a long time, so I had no clue. 'I had other health issues with my stomach and kidneys and upon getting countless appointments and investigation, there was little baby Z loving her little life in the womb.' She continued: 'This news completely changed my life, but for the better. 'I chose to keep this news private and only share with family and best friends, until I felt ready. I hope everyone understands and respects why I made this decision. 'We have had some beautiful memories together with the bump, I'm deeply thankful to these important people in my life who have let me feel nothing but love and take many stresses and worries away. I feel lucky to have such amazing and pure love and support around me. 'I will never forget this period of time in my life and those who supported me, I am eternally grateful.' Zahida also emotionally opened up about the loss of her father and said she has been 'grieving him all over again' and she feels 'heavily connected' to him again. She shared: 'I imagined my dad would be here to meet his grandchild, so I grieved him all over again because it was my dad's dream to become a grandad. 'Some of his final words to me were "I am leaving all my prayers and blessings to you and your baby girl". 'I feel this was the baby my dad was speaking about, and I feel him and her are heavily connected through ways I can't even explain.' Zahida then revealed that all of the cravings she has had during her pregnancy have been what she fed her dad at the end of his life. She continued: 'The cravings I have had were all the things I was feeding my dad at the end of his life and how beautiful now I get to have those things for the beginning of new life - my baby. 'But this is not a sad post, it's a happy one. I am a hugely family orientated person, no matter how far in the world I've gone, my core is my family. 'So my baby is the biggest blessing of my life, I have felt so lucky to be carrying her all this time, feeling her grow and feeling her little kicks become big ones. 'Despite how uncomfortable it feels when she digs her foot between my ribs, this journey has been fascinating and magical and have loved being pregnant and snuggling my belly at night knowing my baby is in there.' Zahida went on to say the baby is 'the biggest blessing' of her life and she can't wait to start her next chapter. She concluded: 'For me, my life isn't ending, it's just beginning again and I am so excited to welcome my little miracle into the world and begin this next chapter of my life, becoming a mama. 'To all parents and those who are doing it alone, or are going to be doing it alone, you are so strong and I have SO MUCH respect and admiration for you. You should be incredibly proud of yourself. Fellow Geordie Shore alum and her famous pals rushed to the comments to congratulate the stunner on her happy news Zahida added a touching message to her 'little mini me', gushing over how 'lucky' she feels to carry her and to be her mum. She said: 'And to my little mini me, I feel so lucky to carry you ever day, feeling your movements and connecting with you. Words cannot explain how much happiness you've brought into my life and you aren't even here yet. 'I love you unconditionally and I cannot wait to finally meet you. All my love Zahida'. Alongside the announcement, Zahida showed off her baby bump in a white bralette and pink striped pajamas. She posed holding up her ultrasound while surrounded by pink baby clothing and teddies. In another snap the TV personality posed in a pink figure hugging dress while snapping a mirror selfie and cradling her blossoming bump. Fellow Geordie Shore alum and her famous pals rushed to the comments to congratulate the stunner on her happy news. Marnie Simpson penned: 'Congratulations beauty.' Love Island star Georgia Harrison, who also recently revealed her pregnancy joy, wrote: 'Omg congratulations baby girl xxxx.' Nathan Henry wrote: 'Awwww congratulations lovely I'm so excited for you and this journey'. Charlotte Dawson said: 'So excited gorgeous girl congrats'. Zahida appeared on the third and fourth series of Geordie Shore OGs as a guest cast member. She later reunited with her cast mates on Geordie Shore: The Reunion Series. In 2017, the stunner starred on the sixth series of Ex On The Beach with now ex boyfriend Sean Pratt.
Daily Mirror
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Geordie Shore star stuns fans with pregnancy announcement and due date is days away
A star of hit reality TV series Geordie Shore took to social media to reveal a surprise pregnancy announcement after admitting their mini me is 'coming very soon' Fans of Geordie Shore were left stunned by a former cast member's surprise pregnancy announcement. Zahida Allen, 30, took to social media to share her huge reveal, labelling it a "blessing". The party girl starred on the hit reality series in seasons three and four, but her lifestyle is set for a huge change. Taking to Instagram, Zahida revealed "mini Z" is "coming very soon" and announced her due date is this month. She shared her surprise pregnancy journey with her friends while saying: "The biggest thank you to my best friends @gemmarowex and @mikaylasmith_xo for being with me every step of the way throughout this incredible journey, and for being involved this shoot which makes these photos even more special. Love you both so much." In the images, Zahida shows off her large baby bump while dressed in light pink pyjamas and hair curls. She is holding a photo of her scan while pals are handing her a number of baby items, including a sweet pink baby grow. In a touching statement she then went on to say she had kept her pregnancy under wraps as she "didn't know how to put this into words". However, she felt now was the right time after confessing she found out about her pregnancy very late. The TV star admitted she didn't have any clue she was pregnant and had been under investigation for other health issues with her stomach and kidneys. However, she said the news has "completely changed my life, but for the better". Sadly, Zahida explained how her exciting news also left her grieving her dad's death all over again as it was his dream to be a grandad. "I feel him and her are heavily connected through ways I can't even explain," she said, before saying her cravings had matched the food her dad wanted at the end of his life. "My baby is the biggest blessing of my life," she went on. "I have felt so lucky to be carrying her all this time, feeling her grow and feeling her little kicks become big ones." Zahida then reveal her life "isn't ending" and insisted it is "just beginning again" as she shared her excitement for her new chapter. Before telling her unborn child she can't wait to finally meet her, she gave an empowering message to others in her situation. She said: "To all parents and those who are doing it alone, or are going to be doing it alone, you are so strong and I have SO MUCH respect and admiration for you. You should be incredibly proud of yourself." Among those sharing congratulatory messages in the comments section was her former Geordie Shore co-star Nikita Jasmine. The former Celebs Go Dating hopeful told her pal she is "over the moon for you" before asking for a catch up.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Geordie Shore star reveals surprise pregnancy and the due date is just DAYS away
Zahida appeared on the third and fourth seasons of Geordie Shore, with her now set to become a mum BABY SHORE Geordie Shore star reveals surprise pregnancy and the due date is just DAYS away A GEORDIE Shore star has revealed her surprise pregnancy - and she's due to give birth very soon. Newcastle beauty Zahida Allen, 30, is known for starring on Geordie Shore, but now the party girl will soon become a mother to her unexpected "blessing". Advertisement 5 Zahida has revealed that she is expecting a baby girl Credit: Instagram/zahidaallenx 5 She shared the shocking announcement on Instagram Credit: Instagram/zahidaallenx 5 She shot to fame in Geordie Shore Credit: Splash News "A special announcement.. Mini Z coming very soon - May 2025," she penned on Instagram alongside a slew of pink-hued snaps before revealing her very shock pregnancy and the unexpected way she found out she was expecting. The first snaps Zahida shared were professionally shot and showed the TV star displaying her bump as she held onto the scan of her "mini me". Beaming for the snaps, the Geordie lass looked stunning as she was presented with an abundance of pink coloured baby items such as blankets, toys and babygros. Another snap saw her posing in a pink dress while snapping a mirror selfie and cradling her blossoming bump. Advertisement Zahida then proceeded to share with her followers how she found out she was pregnant, why she kept it quiet for so long, and the very sweet ways she has felt connected to her late father while carrying her daughter. She said in a lengthy statement: "For a while, I didn't know how to put this into words, but I am choosing to finally share this news publicly with you, as I finally feel it's the right time." Zahida added: "I found out about my pregnancy very late, I never thought I would be one of them people who didn't have any symptoms and my body didn't change either for a long time, so I had no clue." She explained how she had "other health issues" with her stomach and kidneys, and found out she was pregnant after appointments unrelated to pregnancy. Advertisement "This news completely changed my life, but for the better," she went on. "I chose to keep this news private and only share with family and best friends, until I felt ready. I hope everyone understands and respects why I made this decision," she said. 'Not everything is always perfect' admits Charlotte Crosby as she breaks down in uncontrollable tears in worrying video Zahida shared how she and her bump have "made some beautiful memories together" noting how she is "deeply thankful" to the important people in her life. "I am so lucky to have such amazing and pure love and support around me. I will never forget this period of time in my life and those who supported me, I am eternally grateful," she penned. Advertisement Opening up about the loss of her father, Zahida emotionally shared: "I imagined my dad would be here to meet his grandchild, so I grieved him all over again because it was my dad's dream to become a grandad. "Some of his final words to me were 'I am leaving all my prayers and blessings to you and your baby girl.' "I feel this was the baby my dad was speaking about, and I feel him and her are heavily connected through ways I can't even explain." Zahida then revealed that all of the cravings she has had during ehr pregnancy have been what she fed her dad at the end of his life. Advertisement "But this is not a sad post, it's a happy one," she affirmed. The reality star admitted that her baby is "the biggest blessing" of her life. She went on to say that her life "isn't ending" but is instead "just beginning again". "I am so excited to welcome my little miracle into the world and begin this next chapter of my life, becoming a mama," she wrote. Advertisement "To all parents and those who are doing it alone, or are going to be doing it alone, you are so strong and I have SO MUCH respect and admiration for you," she went on. Zahida then penned a touching message to her "little mini me", gushing over how "lucky" she feels to carry her every day. "Words cannot explain how much happiness you've brought into my life and you aren't even here yet.I love you unconditionally and I cannot wait to finally meet you," she concluded. Fellow Geordie Shore alum Marnie Simpson rushed to the comments and penned: "Congratulations beauty." Advertisement Love Island star Georgia Harrison, who also recently revealed her pregnancy joy, wrote: "Omg congratulations baby girl xxxx." 5 Zahida starred alongside many famous Geordie Shore girls Credit: MTV
