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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I was told my headaches were sinusitis - then my world fell apart'
Charlie Broadhurst, 36, was told the headaches he'd been experiencing for a decade were due to sinusitis and he was advised to visit his optician A dad was stunned to find out that the headaches he'd been experiencing since 2011 were caused by a brain tumour he'd unknowingly lived with for more than a decade. Initially told he had sinusitis and advised to see an optician after an MRI scan, Charlie Broadhurst's life took a dramatic turn in January 2022 when he suffered a seizure while recovering from a mild illness. The seizure led to the discovery of a grade 2 astrocytoma, a revelation that shook his family to the core. His wife Siobhan, 34, said: "Our whole world fell apart, it was terrifying, we didn't know how severe it was, but you hear the words 'brain tumour' and we just knew it wasn't good." Facing a prognosis of 10 to 20 years, Charlie, 36, from West Hanney, Oxfordshire, shared his devastation: "I crumbled and was horrified. So many thoughts flooded my brain, I had already lost 11 years due to misdiagnosis. I was so angry." Reflecting on the impact of the delayed diagnosis, he said: "Had I known in 2011 what I was up against, I would never have done this to my children or wife. Knowing now what they must face, I would have saved them from all of this." Discussing the advice to visit an optician, he said: "I kind of left it and, when I did have a headache, made sure I was wearing my glasses a little bit more." Since his diagnosis, Charlie has undergone two brain surgeries, with a significant portion of the tumour successfully removed. He also endured six weeks of daily radiotherapy and six months of chemotherapy, which he admitted was "really hard going". Despite battling intense fatigue and hair loss, Charlie found a sense of normality in continuing to work between treatment sessions. He is currently under active surveillance, with scans every six months to monitor the tumour. In response to Charlie's diagnosis, Siobhan started fundraising for Brain Tumour Research. She has since raised more than £25,000 - with no intention of stopping. Siobhan, who works as an Early Years Foundation Stage teaching assistant, said: "If Charlie's symptoms had been recognised sooner, things could have been very different. I'm doing this for him, for our family, and for everyone going through a brain tumour diagnosis. Brain tumours don't care who you are, they're indiscriminate and relentless. "They kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer in the UK, yet research is still so underfunded. That's why I'm taking on the 88 Squats a Day in July Challenge to raise money and awareness, and to help find a cure. "Since 2022, I've raised over £25,000 for Brain Tumour Research, but I won't stop until families like ours stop hearing the words 'you have a brain tumour'". Brain tumours claim more lives of children and adults under 40 than any other cancer, and they also take more men under 70 than prostate cancer does. To support the cause, you can donate through Siobhan's fundraising page.
Wales Online
3 days ago
- Health
- Wales Online
Dad was told headaches were sinusitis - then his 'world fell apart'
Dad was told headaches were sinusitis - then his 'world fell apart' Charlie Broadhurst had been suffering from them for more than a decade before the true cause was discovered Charlie Broadhurst pictured during treatment (Image: Brain Tumour Research/SWNS ) A man with headaches told to go the opticians by doctors discovered he'd had a brain tumour - for more than 10 years. Charlie Broadhurst, 36, was suffering with headaches back in 2011. But when he went to hospital for an MRI scan at the time - he was told that his headaches were due to sinusitis and advised to visit his optician. Charlie, a married father-of-two from West Hanney, Oxfordshire, went on with his life - until January 2022. He was resting in bed whilst recovering from a mild sickness bug and experienced a tingling in his lip. Charlie, who said he remembered the familiar feeling from childhood when he had febrile convulsions, then suffered a seizure. He was later diagnosed with a grade 2 astrocytoma - a brain tumour that had grown undetected for over a decade. Charlie's wife, Siobhan, 34, said: 'Our whole world fell apart, it was terrifying, we didn't know how severe it was, but you hear the words 'brain tumour' and we just knew it wasn't good.' Charlie was given a life expectancy of 10 to 20 years. Charlie said: 'I crumbled and was horrified. So many thoughts flooded my brain, I had already lost 11 years due to misdiagnosis. I was so angry. Article continues below "Had I known in 2011 what I was up against, I would never have done this to my children or wife. Knowing now what they must face, I would have saved them from all of this.' Speaking of the advice to visit opticians, he said: "I kind of left it and, when I did have a headache, made sure I was wearing my glasses a little bit more." Charlie Broadhurst with his wife Siobhan during treatment (Image: Brain Tumour Research/SWNS ) Charlie has since undergone brain surgery twice since his diagnosis and a good amount of the tumour has been successfully removed. He also had six weeks of daily radiotherapy and six months of chemotherapy, which he said was "really hard going". Despite intense fatigue and hair loss, Charlie explained how he found a sense of stability in continuing to work between treatment sessions. He is currently under active surveillance, with scans every six months to monitor the tumour. Siobhan began raising money for Brain Tumour Research to channel the fear that came with Charlie's diagnosis. She has since raised more than £25,000 - with no plans to stop. Siobhan, an Early Years Foundation Stage teaching assistant, said: "If Charlie's symptoms had been recognised sooner, things could have been very different. I'm doing this for him, for our family, and for everyone going through a brain tumour diagnosis. Brain tumours don't care who you are, they're indiscriminate and relentless. Charlie Broadhurst with wife Siobhan and their children (Image: Brain Tumour Research/SWNS ) "They kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer in the UK, yet research is still so underfunded. That's why I'm taking on the 88 Squats a Day in July Challenge to raise money and awareness, and to help find a cure. Article continues below "Since 2022, I've raised over £25,000 for Brain Tumour Research, but I won't stop until families like ours stop hearing the words 'you have a brain tumour''. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, and they kill more men under 70 than prostate cancer. To donate, visit Siobhan's fundraising page.
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
AuthenThai's alcohol licence bid blocked over nursery concerns
A Thai restaurant which shares a car park with a nursery has had its application to sell alcohol from midday turned down over concerns about the impact on owners of AuthenThai, in Halfway, Sheffield, applied for a new licence seeking to extend its alcohol sales and opening the application prompted objections from the Sheffield Children Safeguarding Partnership and Oak Valley Day Nursery, which said children should not see drinking adults during the daytime "on their doorstep".At a hearing last week, Sheffield City Council's Licensing Sub-Committee rejected the request to sell alcohol from midday but allowed the restaurant to extend its closing time from 21:00 to 23:00. AuthenThai, which according to its website is open from 11:00 to 21:00, Tuesday to Sunday, is allowed to sell alcohol on the premises from 16:00 until closing time, Tuesday to Thursday, from noon until 21:00 on Friday, and from 15:00 to 21:00 at the Valley Day Nursery had argued that the restaurant's revised application to sell alcohol from lunchtime seven days a week would effectively turn it into a "pub", according to the Local Democracy Reporting bosses said the change would interfere with their daily operations, as they are required to allow children access to outdoor space from noon onwards, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage which they must follow under Ofsted added: "The image of adults sat around drinking alcohol in the daytime is not one that should be portrayed to children as 'normal', and be seen on their doorstep."The nursery, which is open from 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday, also raised safeguarding concerns, noting that there had been incidents of individuals urinating along the nursery's the committee rejected the application in part, it allowed the restaurant to extend closing hours to 23:00 — specifically approving alcohol sales until 22: committee also agreed to allow alcohol to be sold in sealed containers as part of takeaway orders during licensed hours, but stated that no drinks may be served or consumed while customers wait for their to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Gulf Today
24-03-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Green Grass Nursery has been a pioneer in integrating Arabic language learning into its curriculum
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has recently made Arabic education mandatory in all private schools, emphasising the importance of bilingual education. Green Grass Nursery (GGN) has long recognized the value of early language development by integrating Arabic language learning and culture into the curriculum since it's founding in 2013. The nursery has been incorporating daily Arabic classes into its curriculum, ensuring that young learners develop strong language skills from the start. In 2018, the nursery took a further step by becoming fully bilingual, seamlessly integrating Arabic and English into daily learning experiences. From the very start, the nursery understood that the Arabic language serves as a window to its culture and community. This proactive approach sets GGN apart as a pioneer in early childhood bilingual education. Arwa Naccho, Green Grass Principal and CEO said "Language has always been, and will always remain, more than just a subject; it's an integral part of culture and community. KHDA's new policy approach has not only enhanced language skills but has also nurtured a deeper appreciation of the region's rich heritage among our students.' At Green Grass Nursery, young learners participate in one-hour-a-day preschool intensive Arabic programs designed to help children not only acquire language skills but also appreciate the culture of the UAE. These are more than educational programs; they encourage individual identity. The nursery's vision resides on the idea that learning goes beyond the four walls of a classroom; they have included the Reggio Emilia approach as well as the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. This nurturing framework enables children to discover, learn, and develop their skills and creativity in a supportive setting. 'Learning multiple languages at an early age enhances communication skills, boosts cognitive development, and aids cultural appreciation. By immersing children in both Arabic and English, Green Grass Nursery prepares them for academic success and a globally connected,' added Arwa Naccho. The Green Grass Nursery bilingual blueprint empowers future generations through innovative Arabic and English play-based learning. By 2025, it aims to expand the team of Arabic specialists and introduce a new bilingual Primary Key Stage 1 and 2 program for children aged 5 to 7 years. They are also exploring opportunities to join a larger educational organisation to share and scale our unique bilingual model. Green Grass Nursery's multifaceted strategy combined with steadfast and persistent devotion has set the benchmark in early childhood education. Now as Dubai begins this new journey with a change in educational policy, Green Grass Nursery remains a lighthouse of quality showing how Arabic education can be meaningful and enjoyable. Also, for those who are looking for more information regarding their new bilingual programs, their website gives a sneak peek at a realm where culture and language intertwine.
