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BBC News
04-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Teens unsuccessful in bid to run Sark dairy
A teenage brother and sister from Sark who had hoped to restart the island's dairy have not been successful in their 16, and Harry, 15, wanted to take over the tenancy of the island's only dairy, which closed in April, and had raised more than £5,000 to buy cattle for the Cerys said she found out on Thursday they would not be able to proceed with their plans. Maj Christopher Beaumont, chairman of trust which runs the dairy, applauded the siblings' "huge dose of enthusiasm" but it was "not enough on its own" as cattle farming needed "significant experience". Maj Beaumont, who is also Sark's Seigneur, added: "We always said they have a place in our plans for the future, but not now."He said the trustees had a responsibility to make sure the island's only dairy was in the hands of experienced people and insurance was also a factor to decline the bid."Either we wouldn't get insurance or the premiums would be through the roof," he said. Cerys said she had wanted to run the dairy to give herself and her brother a future in Sark as "a lot of people move away as they get older".Cerys and Harry set out to crowdfund £1,500 to buy one dairy cow, but ended up exceeding that target - raising more than £5, said they were led to believe they "had a better chance of becoming the new tenants than we realistically did"."I'm angry and upset," she said. She said the pair had given up on the idea of running the dairy, but not their dream of staying on the island as they said anyone who had donated and wanted a refund should contact them so they could process said: "We're going to figure it out one way or another a way to carry on farming."Cerys said they had no previous experience of farming involving cows, but they had had plenty with sheep."I have done sheep farming most of [my life]," she said."But any farming really, me and my brother will happily get stuck into and do it." 'Grass to table' Maj Beaumont said the dairy's trustees were keen for the next tenants, who were likely to be from off the island, to find a place for the said this would allow them to learn the ropes of dairy farming with one eye on taking over the tenancy in the Beaumont said: "If anything, dairy farming is harder in Sark because it is a grass to table operation."It's not just about looking after the animals or even the milking, you have to process the milk too - most farmers in the UK or even Guernsey do not have experience of that, they send it off."He said the trustees would "love it if, in years to come, a local family took over dairy farming on the the island" and would be delighted if it were Cerys and Harry.
The Sun
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside newly-single Sophie Radford's ‘feral' Saturday night out – from her sexy outfit to downing shots & signing boobs
SHE bemoaned her "full on" mummy lifestyle just months before she appeared to confirm she's split from her husband. And now Sophie Radford - the eldest daughter of parents-of-22 Sue and Noel Radford - is reportedly single again, she seems to be making up for lost time on the partying front. 7 7 7 7 The mother-of-three took to her Instagram page to share pictures and videos from the wild night out with her pals on her Stories. Sophie dressed to impress for the evening out, and showed off her gym-honed figure in a mesh see-through crop top and leather trousers, which she teamed with some tie up heels. The 31-year-old looked like she was enjoying herself as she posed for snaps with her mate Cerys, who wrote "let's get feral" over the top of a picture of herself and Sophie. The alcohol then started flowing, with Sophie posting a video of a tray full of shots. She also turned "shot girl" as she carried a tray of drinks back to her table, shimmying in delight as she did so. The drinking continued as Sophie and Cerys downed their shots, before the former got up close and personal with one of her mates. In a video of her friend sporting some writing on her decolletage, Sophie added: "Had a fan ask for a picture so Georgia made me sign her t**s!" The evening out concluded with a "pit stop" at McDonald's on the way home, with Sophie treating herself to a large fries and a double cheeseburger. The wild festivities came after Sophie broke down in tears as she admitted she was struggling during an episode of the family's reality show 22 Kids & Counting last August. During the run-up to her 30th birthday, she reflected on how her life had changed since becoming a mother. "Usually people in their twenties are out partying, but my twenties were very different, I had three kids, all within a year between them," she said. "It's hard going, it's definitely hard going. It's the same routine every day, it's so full on, all the time." The mum also acknowledged that her relationship with husband Joe Broadley had suffered since having children. "With me and Joe, we used to go out to cinemas, out for meals, go out shopping, do all sorts of things and it all stopped," she added. "Because I've seen my mum and dad so happy, I do feel like I should be like that as well. However, it's not for everyone. Sophie hinted during a Q&A with fans on Instagram in May that her marriage hadn't worked out. The Radford Family's TV history THE first ever episode of 22 Kids and Counting aired on Channel 5 on 22nd February, 2021. After the first series - which had just four episodes in it - performed well, Channel 5 commissioned a 10-episode second season, which was broadcast in 2022. They went on to commission a third series, which included a Christmas special aired in December 2023. The fourth season began airing in January 2024, but fans were left disappointed when it stopped after six episodes. Sue and Noel reassured viewers that they were just taking a little break, and the next episode will be airing on 21st July. You can catch up on all previous episodes of 22 Kids and Counting on My 5, here. Asked by a curious fan if she was single after being married for almost 10 years, Sophie replied: "YES. That's all that will be said on it." Sophie and Joe married in 2015 and have three children together, Daisy Mae, 12, Ayprill Louise, 10, and Leo, nine. Earlier in the Q&A session, Sophie was asked how she and Joe were. When they asked, "How are you and Joe?", Sophie answered: "How are we... TBC. Privacy". 7 7 7
BBC News
29-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Welsh language social media use 'limited' among young people
Young people's attitudes towards the Welsh language are "encouraging" but English is by far the main language used by teenagers on social media, a report has found.A large majority of Welsh children communicate mainly through English on social media even when speaking to other Welsh-speakers, according to the report set to be released at the Urdd Eisteddfod on survey of around 1600 youngsters found "limited" use of Welsh by children outside of school, but added it was more likely to be spoken in activities such as to the report, Welsh Language Commissioner Efa Gruffudd Jones said it highlighted "significant challenges... [but] also identifies opportunities". Cai Saunders attends English medium secondary school Treorchy Comprehensive in Rhondda Cynon Taf. He and his friends, who are studying Welsh, have a group chat where they practice before lessons and exams, the 16-year-old said, speaking from this year's Eisteddfod yr Urdd. "Sometimes we share things on Instagram or Facebook to show friends and family, but my friends who study A-level have set up a group chat so that we can talk in Welsh." Cerys, from Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed, near Newport, speaks Welsh with her said a lot of her friends went to English schools and used English outside of school because their family and parents "don't speak Welsh"."If there are more places where they are able to speak Welsh, I think more would speak Welsh," she Franklin from Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni on Anglesey said he usually mixed Welsh and English when talking with friends at said he liked to speak Welsh, adding: "I don't get a lot of time to speak [Welsh] with my friends." Cari Lovelock from Anglesey said she thought it was "important" that the younger generation use the Welsh language when socialising."We are the next generation who are going to promote the language and keep it alive so that we get things like the Eisteddfod and I think that is an important thing," she ap Llwyd Dafydd from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, in Caerphilly county, said he speaks English with his friends because that is the home language for many of he speaks Welsh at home, he said: "We don't see any entertainment in Welsh, they're all in English, so it's not easy to speak Welsh with friends." 'Positive' attitude to Welsh language 1,600 children and young people - most of them between the ages of 11 and 16 - took part in the research for the report to the Welsh Language the main findings of the report was that the general use of Welsh by children and young people outside of school was "limited".But children are more likely to use the language in sporting activities, especially with coaches and leaders, it towards the Welsh language were also generally "positive", especially among those who were fluent and had learnt the language at the report found there was very little use of Welsh on social media, with the majority using English "because it is easier and reaches a wider audience".Around 80 percent of those who responded to the questionnaire said they use English every time or usually to communicate online, even with other Welsh fluent speakers were more likely to communicate directly through the language, with half saying they usually text in Welsh, or use both languages equally. According to the Welsh Language Commissioner, the information gathered will help inform the commissioner's future work, as well as others."Children and young people are vital to the future of the Welsh language. This wide-ranging research offers us an insight into the use of Welsh by young people," said Ms Gruffudd Jones."There is no doubt that the report highlights significant challenges particularly in the field of social media but it also identifies opportunities, in the area of sport for example, and I will prioritise creating and strengthening strategic partnerships in order to further develop those opportunities."Myfanwy Jones, director of Mentrau Iaith Cymru, a national organisation that supports a network of 22 local Welsh language initiatives, said there was a need to expand the opportunities to use the Welsh language outside of school."It is clear that there are a large number of respondents who do not use Welsh very often outside of school but are generally supportive of the Welsh language and wish to have more opportunities to use the language," she said. "As part of our remit, we are constantly looking for further opportunities to expand our community activities in order to offer opportunities for young people to use the Welsh language naturally. The report shows that this work is crucial and we will work with the commissioner and other partners to develop it further in the future."
Scottish Sun
10-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
I'm a 24-year-old mum-of-3 on UC – I work at Tesco but here's the real reason why I'm begging strangers online for help
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A YOUNG mother works at Tesco but is now begging strangers online for help. Cerys Elizabeth, a 24-year-old from Wales, is currently on a journey to be 'debt free'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A mum-of-three has revealed that she works at Tesco and receives Universal Credit payments Credit: TikTok/@ceryselizabethxox 2 But Cerys Elizabeth, 24, claimed that she may have to quit her job and is now asking strangers online for support Credit: TikTok/@ceryselizabethxox But the mum-of-three who has a six-year-old, five-year-old and four-year-old, claimed that the nursery fees for her youngest child are more than she gets paid per hour. Not only this, but Cerys admitted that she may have to 'give up' her supermarket job as she is under threat of no longer receiving a contribution to her nursery fees. Posting on social media, the blonde beauty begged strangers for help as she uploaded a clip with the caption 'One last try' and the hashtag #helpmeplease. Cerys then revealed: 'I'm a working mum on Universal Credit that might have to give up their job.' Cerys acknowledged that she lives in Wales and is a recipient of 30 hours free nursery education from the Welsh Government. However, she stressed that to get the free childcare hours, you must meet a set of criteria. Cerys continued: 'I am only contracted to 15 [hours] but I do roughly 10 to 20 hours of overtime a week - I'm hitting 30, 35 hours." In order to qualify for free childcare, you must work at least 16 hours a week, as Cerys recognised: 'I had a notification on my portal saying 'your free childcare is under review, we're gonna look into this, we don't think you're working enough.'' As a result, Cerys has had to provide 'payslip after payslip' and has even had to share her 'Universal Credit payment breakdowns where they show that they're taking £500/£600 a month away from me because of my earnings from work.' Cerys acknowledged that if she loses her free childcare, she will have to quit her job, as is only paid £12.45 an hour and her childcare cost will be £13.50 an hour. I'm a mum-of-5 on £1.5K Universal Credit per month - people think I'm popping kids out to get 'lots of money' but I still have to use food banks - its embarrassing As a result, she stressed: 'My childcare literally costs an extra pound versus what I'm paid - I wouldn't be able to afford it, I cannot afford it.' Cerys has now amassed over 7,700 followers on TikTok and needs 10,000 to start earning cash through the platform's Creator Fund. How much Universal Credit can you get? TRYING to work out how much Universal Credit you can get can be overwhelming. There are so many different elements that can affect your claim and it makes the whole process even more complicated. There are several free calculators that you can use to help you get an estimate, such as Citizen's Advice, MoneySavingExpert, StepChange and Turn2Us. You will need: Details of all your income, such as existing benefits, tax credits, earnings from employment and your pensions, Details of your partner's income if you're married, in a civil partnership or living with someone as a couple. You will be assessed as a couple Information on any savings you have, How much you pay in council tax per year, and whether you get any discounts, reductions or exemptions, Details of your rent or mortgage payments, Employment and income information about anyone else living with you, such as grown-up children, Details about your carer's allowance if you receive it. You'll need to make sure that the information provided is as accurate as possible to get the truest estimate. She then continued: 'I am just surviving, so please, if there is just one video you sit here and engage with and there's one account that you follow today, can you please make it mine?' The aspiring content creator confessed that she is trying to get herself in a position to have another income stream, so that she can pay for her son's childcare 'if the worst comes.' Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was published under the username @ceryselizabethxox, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 178,000 views in just 24 hours. Commenting to support TikTok user Not only this, but it's also 16,700 likes and 1,221 comments, as many eagerly raced to share messages of love and support. One person said: 'Commenting so you get paid!' What help is available to parents for childcare costs? CHILDCARE can be a costly business. Here is how you can get help. 30 hours of free childcare - Parents of three and four-year-olds can apply for 30 hours of free childcare a week. To qualify you must work at least 16 hours a week at the national living or minimum wage and earn less than £100,000 a year. free childcare - Parents of three and four-year-olds can apply for 30 hours of free childcare a week. To qualify you must work at least 16 hours a week at the national living or minimum wage and earn less than £100,000 a year. Tax credits - For children under 20, some families can get help with childcare costs. For children under 20, some families can get help with childcare costs. Tax-free childcare - Available to working families and the self-employed, for every £8 you put in the government will add an extra £2. Another added: 'Fill the jar with hearts.' A third commented: 'Commenting to support.' At the same time, someone else asked: '£13.50 an hour?? Is that for one child??' To this, Cerys confirmed: 'Yes, just the one.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
I'm a 24-year-old mum-of-3 on UC – I work at Tesco but here's the real reason why I'm begging strangers online for help
A YOUNG mother works at Tesco but is now begging strangers online for help. Cerys Elizabeth, a 24-year-old from Wales, is currently on a journey to be 'debt free'. 2 A mum-of-three has revealed that she works at Tesco and receives Universal Credit payments Credit: TikTok/@ceryselizabethxox 2 But Cerys Elizabeth, 24, claimed that she may have to quit her job and is now asking strangers online for support Credit: TikTok/@ceryselizabethxox But the mum-of-three who has a six-year-old, five-year-old and four-year-old, claimed that the Not only this, but Cerys admitted that she may have to 'give up' her supermarket job as she is under threat of no longer receiving a contribution to her nursery fees. Posting on social media, the blonde beauty begged strangers for help as she uploaded a clip with the caption 'One last try' and the hashtag #helpmeplease. Cerys then revealed: 'I'm a working mum on Universal Credit that might have to give up their job.' Read more real life stories Cerys acknowledged that she lives in Wales and is a recipient of 30 hours free nursery education from the Welsh Government. However, she stressed that to get the free childcare hours, you must meet a set of criteria. Cerys continued: 'I am only contracted to 15 [hours] but I do roughly 10 to 20 hours of overtime a week - I'm hitting 30, 35 hours." In order to qualify for free childcare, you must work at least 16 hours a week, as Cerys recognised: 'I had a notification on my portal saying 'your free childcare is under review, we're gonna look into this, we don't think you're working enough.'' Most read in Fabulous As a result, Cerys has had to provide 'payslip after payslip' and has even had to share her ' Cerys acknowledged that if she loses her free childcare, she will have to quit her job, as is only paid £12.45 an hour and her childcare cost will be £13.50 an hour. I'm a mum-of-5 on £1.5K Universal Credit per month - people think I'm popping kids out to get 'lots of money' but I still have to use food banks - its embarrassing As a result, she stressed: 'My childcare literally costs an extra pound versus what I'm paid - I wouldn't be able to afford it, I cannot afford it.' Cerys has now amassed over 7,700 followers on TikTok and needs 10,000 to start earning cash through the platform's Creator Fund. How much Universal Credit can you get? TRYING to work out how much Universal Credit you can get can be overwhelming. There are so many different elements that can affect your claim and it makes the whole process even more complicated. There are several free calculators that you can use to help you get an estimate, such as You will need: Details of all your income, such as existing benefits, tax credits, earnings from employment and your pensions, Details of your partner's income if you're married, in a civil partnership or living with someone as a couple. You will be assessed as a couple Information on any savings you have, How much you pay in council tax per year, and whether you get any discounts, reductions or exemptions, Details of your rent or mortgage payments, Employment and income information about anyone else living with you, such as grown-up children, Details about your carer's allowance if you receive it. You'll need to make sure that the information provided is as accurate as possible to get the truest estimate. She then continued: 'I am just surviving, so please, if there is just one video you sit here and engage with and there's one account that you follow today, can you please make it mine?' The aspiring content creator confessed that she is trying to get herself in a position to have Social media users react The TikTok clip, which was published under the username @ Commenting to support TikTok user Not only this, but it's also 16,700 likes and 1,221 comments, as many eagerly raced to share messages of love and support. One person said: 'Commenting so you get paid!' What help is available to parents for childcare costs? CHILDCARE can be a costly business. Here is how you can get help. 30 hours of free childcare - Parents of three and four-year-olds can apply for 30 hours of free childcare a week. To qualify you must work at least 16 hours a week at the national living or minimum wage and earn less than £100,000 a year. Tax credits - For children under 20, some families can get help with childcare costs. Tax-free childcare - Available to working families and the self-employed, for every £8 you put in the government will add an extra £2. Another added: 'Fill the jar with hearts.' A third commented: 'Commenting to support.' At the same time, someone else asked: '£13.50 an hour?? Is that for one child??' To this, Cerys confirmed: 'Yes, just the one.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
