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BBC News
3 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Singleton Hospital homes revamped to help parents with sick children
Parents of babies in neonatal care in a Welsh hospital will be able to use refurbished homes to stay close to their children following a fundraising in Cwtsh Clos, on the site of Swansea's Singleton Hospital, have been upgraded to feature new furniture, smart televisions and calming garden spaces."Parents who go through the most difficult experience of their lives are able to have that little bit more comfort," said one mother whose newborn daughter spent time in critical care at the fundraising campaign has been supported by musician Mal Pope, whose grandson Gulliver was cared for in the neonatal unit before he died. Pope said Gulliver's story was "going to be very personal", but he decided to share it with others."It's a hard story to tell, but what I realised is that little Gulliver has already touched so many lives," he told BBC Radio Wales. He said Gulliver had contributed to people raising money for the houses which was important because many parents travel a long way to the hospital, including those who are "very tired" when their children are ill."You're at your worst moment when you see a little helpless baby struggling," he added that while his family's story "didn't turn out as I would've liked", there were many "wonderful stories of families coming through this together".One of the houses has been named after Gulliver, which Pope said his family was "absolutely delighted" about."He's part of our family – we talk about him all the time as being one of my grandchildren, part of our family."It's a joy in the sadness. It shows you that out of great sadness some wonderful things can happen." Bethan Wyn used one of the houses several years ago when her daughter Mari, three, spent three months in critical Mari was born "early and critically unwell" in Bristol, Bethan said she was initially reluctant to be transferred to Singleton Hospital as although it was closer to home, they would still be an hour from where their daughter was being looked after."Having that roof over our heads during the most difficult time of our lives meant the world to us – it meant we were a stone's throw away from our little girl during the night."She said she and her family were "grateful" for the fundraising efforts. Scott James and his partner first used a Cwtsh Clos home when their son, Louie, was born 17 weeks early and died after six days in 2019. They returned when their second son Jacob, who is now four, was born 14 weeks prematurely. Scott said that although he and his partner tried to stay positive through both experiences, "the stress levels were through the roof".Although the houses they used "needed some refurbishment", he said staying nearby was a great help, and that being back brought "very mixed emotions". "It was a really tough time, but we can look back with a smile certainly," he said. Scott said he found the transformation to the homes "incredible", saying it gave him "goosebumps". "Seeing the houses now, it's just 'wow'. I'm so proud of everyone involved," he close to the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit, the homes have been designed to give families "a place to unwind and recharge", said Swansea Bay Health Charity.
ITV News
22-07-2025
- ITV News
Lincolnshire woman smuggled baby tortoise into the UK
Police are warning travellers not to bring exotic animals into the UK after seizing a baby tortoise that was smuggled into the UK inside a cigarette packet. A 29-year-old woman from Boston, Lincolnshire, is under investigation after allegedly bringing the reptile from Tunisia, where she reportedly bought it at a market for £10. A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: 'Smuggling wildlife can pose serious risks to both an animal's welfare and UK biosecurity. 'Wild animals are not an accessory and no tortoise should ever be treated this way.' The tortoise, which has been named Gulliver, is thought to be a Testudo graeca, commonly known as the Greek tortoise or spur-thighed tortoise. The species is protected under international law due to its endangered status and trade in such animals is heavily restricted. An import permit would be needed to bring a Greek tortoise into the UK. Wildlife crime officer Det Con Aaron Flint said: 'Endangered species such as tortoises are protected under international law, and bringing one into the country without the correct permits is a criminal offence. 'I ask that anyone thinking about bringing animals or animal products into the UK checks the legislation around how this must be done. 'What may seem like an innocent souvenir — even if purchased for a small amount - can result in serious criminal charges." The tortoise has now been taken into specialist care at Wild Things Rescue. Lucy Steele, of Wild Things Rescue, said: 'We usually work with British wildlife, so it was a surprise to be asked to care for an animal from Tunisia, especially under such distressing circumstances. 'The tortoise is not in the best condition and will be seeing a specialist vet to give him the best possible chance at a healthy future. He is a wild animal, not an accessory and should never have been treated this way.'
Toronto Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
Senior dog reportedly spent last 'good' day watching pet parents get married
Brittany Cartie and Tyler Fedoris with their dog Gulliver after exchanging vows. Photo by @ / TikTok Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. A couple's first dog was a fixture at their wedding, making the sweet day that much more emotional. Brittany Cartie, 32, and Tyler Fedoris, 33, were the owners of three dogs — Franklin, 1, Phineas, 5, and Gulliver, who the pair adopted when he was nine weeks and they were 18 and 19, respectively. On their wedding day in August 2024, a 'simple and intimate' backyard ceremony, they were greeted by their dogs and while Phineas and Franklin left, Gulliver stayed. The senior dog proceeded to sit at his owners' feet during their exchange of vows. 'We never expected him to take such a symbolic seat,' Cartie told People magazine. 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Create Account 🔗: A senior dog named Gulliver joined his owners' wedding ceremony for "his last good day." 📷️: Chelsea Sorensen Photography Posted by People on Monday, July 7, 2025 Gulliver remained, watching them intently as they shared their first kiss as husband and wife, which Cartie said 'really felt intentional' and 'so funny.' Cartie recently posted the adorable wedding footage of Gulliver on TikTok, but shared some sad news about their first boy. 'We fell in love with him first and then each other,' she wrote. 'He's been at the centre of our relationship for over 13 years and he saw us through to this day. It was really his last 'good' day, followed by several months of declining health. 'I'm not sure who we are without him; there's never been an 'us' without Gulliver,' she added, including a broken-heart emoji. Gulliver looks up at his owners during their wedding ceremony. (TikTok) Photo by @ / TikTok Cartie revealed to People that Gulliver was 13 1/2 when he died on June 16. 'It was truly the hardest day of our life,' Cartie told the publication. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. '(Gulliver) had a special way of making you feel so safe and loved, and he was very tuned in to each of our emotions. 'My sister also said to me once that he was so strong for so long because he wanted nothing more than to be with us forever. When we said goodbye to him, we thanked him for all the love he poured into us and let him know that we were going to be OK and he could rest now.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO The couple planted a memorial hydrangea bush for their beloved canine. 'When the blooms first appear in June, we can reflect on our last days with him,' Cartie said. 'When they age to pink in August, we can reflect on our wedding day. And then finally when the blooming season is coming to a close, it will be time to honour his October birthday.' Cartie said she and Fedoris will always miss Gulliver, but their wedding day memories with him never fail to provide 'great comfort.' 'We've found ourselves repeatedly revisiting photos and videos from that day,' she said, 'and we also have the privilege of revisiting the physical site in our backyard whenever we need a moment of quiet remembrance.' Read More Canada Toronto Blue Jays Canada Sunshine Girls Crime
Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Senior Dog Spends 'His Last Good Day' at Owners' Wedding Ceremony: 'The Ultimate Gift' (Exclusive)
A senior dog named Gulliver joined his owners' wedding ceremony for "his last good day" "Having him sit centered between us as we were married felt so symbolic of his role in our life, and offered us a sense of peace and safety as we embarked on this new chapter together," the bride, Brittany Cartie, tells PEOPLE Gulliver died 10 months later at 13.5 years oldA senior dog spent "his last good day" making his owners' wedding ceremony extra special. Before they were officially dating in January 2012, a then-18-year-old Brittany Cartie and then-19-year-old Tyler Fedoris adopted a 9-week-old miniature silky wire-haired dachshund, whom they named Gulliver. More than a decade later on Aug. 11, 2024, Gulliver inserted himself in Cartie and Fedoris' backyard wedding ceremony in a way that they would cherish forever. "It is our favorite memory of our wedding day and our time with Gulliver," Cartie tells PEOPLE. Cartie and Fedoris, now 32 and 33, respectively, were "heavily influenced" to tie the knot at their home in New York so that their three dogs could "share the day" with them. Their ceremony was "very simple and intimate," with only the officiant, photographer, bride's brother and the dogs present. After their three pups greeted them, the couple expected them to disperse around the backyard. The pair's youngest pets — 5-year-old Phineas, a beagle and Cocker Spaniel mix, and 1-year-old Franklin, a chihuahua and dachshund mix — left while Gulliver stayed. The senior dog then plopped himself right between Cartie and Fedoris and lovingly looked up at them. "We never expected him to take such a symbolic seat," Cartie says. "Tyler and I exchanged a glance after realizing he was right there at our feet, looking up at us with pride, and tears instantly filled both of our eyes." She continues, "Having him sit centered between us as we were married felt so symbolic of his role in our life, and offered us a sense of peace and safety as we embarked on this new chapter together. In that moment, I felt like we were unifying what was already true: that the three of us together made up a home, and as long as we had each other, we'd never have to face anything alone." As Cartie and Fedoris began exchanging their "I dos," Gulliver walked forward and took a seat to face them so that he could watch them seal their union with a kiss, which Cartie thought "really felt intentional" and "so funny." Gulliver remained close to the couple afterward at the reception, where they were joined by about 30 guests. Ten months later, Cartie posted wedding footage of Gulliver on TikTok, sharing in her caption that "it was really his last good day." In the months that followed the wedding, Gulliver's health progressively declined, and he died at 13.5 years old on June 16. "It was truly the hardest day of our life," Cartie admits. "[Gulliver] had a special way of making you feel so safe and loved, and he was very tuned in to each of our emotions. My sister also said to me once that he was so strong for so long because he wanted nothing more than to be with us forever. When we said goodbye to him, we thanked him for all the love he poured into us and let him know that we were going to be okay and he could rest now." Cartie and Fedoris "fell in love with Gulliver first and then each other." Gulliver came into their lives as "a bit of a happy accident." At the time, the two were still "figuring out what the future looked like." Fedoris was on a holiday break from basic training for the U.S. Army Reserve, while Cartie was about to enter her second semester at the Maryland Institute College of Art. The duo popped into a pet store in Vestal, New York, after seeing a movie together next door. They merely wanted to "swoon over the cute puppies before heading home," but once they saw Gulliver they "felt so strongly that he was meant to be in [their] lives forever," even though "the circumstances were certainly not ideal to adopt a puppy." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! "Gulliver was curled up behind some other rowdy puppies, trying to sleep," Cartie remembers. "He was the only puppy we couldn't get a clear look at, and something was telling us to wait until we could. A cart full of barking puppies rolled in and startled him awake. The moment he lifted his head up, he looked right into our eyes and we were instantly struck with an overwhelming sense of familiarity and home." After Cartie and Fedoris met Gulliver, "the bond was instant." "He was so playful, curious and full of life," Cartie recalls. "He climbed into our laps and looked up at us like we'd known each other before." The next day, Fedoris returned to his Army base. Knowing Fedoris wanted Gulliver as much as she did, Cartie followed her heart and picked up the puppy. "Since Tyler was in basic training, we could only communicate via letters, so I taped Gulliver's little paper collar to a picture of him and sent it off," Cartie says. "Tyler's response letter is one of my favorites to look back on, as I don't think he expected everything to actually work out. He wrote in all caps, 'YOU GOT HIM?! YOU ACTUALLY GOT HIM? WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, GULLIVER!!!' " Cartie and Fedoris credit Gulliver as the "glue" in their relationship. "We truly believe Gulliver was the glue that held everything together during those early coming-of-age years, and I credit him for helping us build the life and love we've now shared for nearly 14 years," Cartie shares. "He made us a family." Unlike other dogs who enjoy "normal dog stuff" like wrestling or chasing squirrels, Gulliver was "soulful" and only ever wanted to be with his owners. "He followed us everywhere, and absolutely adored being held and snuggled," Cartie says. "Gulliver was at the center of all our best memories and milestones: falling in love, graduating college, adopting new pets, getting engaged, buying a house, and finally getting married," she adds. "Every story includes some quip or mention of Gulliver. Our bond with him was unlike any other we've experienced, person or animal. He looked at us like he'd known us in a past life, like we were all reunited somehow and he was just soaking up every second of our time together." Although Cartie and Fedoris will always grieve Gulliver, their wedding day memories with him bring them "great comfort." "He gave us the ultimate wedding gift and a lifetime of love to reflect on," Cartie says. "We've found ourselves repeatedly revisiting photos and videos from that day, and we also have the privilege of revisiting the physical site in our backyard whenever we need a moment of quiet remembrance." Recently, the couple planted a memorial hydrangea bush in Gulliver's honor in their backyard. "When the blooms first appear in June, we can reflect on our last days with him," Cartie explains. "When they age to pink in August, we can reflect on our wedding day. And then finally when the blooming season is coming to a close, it will be time to honor his October birthday." Read the original article on People
Tom's Guide
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
These are (allegedly) the world's smallest earbuds — here's what happened when I tried them
As one of Tom's Guide's resident audiophiles, I get to test out some of the wackiest audio gear. This week that includes "the world's smallest earbuds." The JLab JBuds Mini are just $39 from Amazon, and they promise to deliver solid sound from their tiny design. These buds weigh just 3.3 grams each and measure 21 x 19 x 14 mm. Although I can't go out and measure every single pair of earbuds ever made, my research suggests that the JLab JBuds Mini actually are the world's smallest earbuds. So can these uber-tiny earbuds actually compete with other options? I went hands-on to find out. At just $39, the JLab JBuds Mini earbuds are some of the cheapest earbuds I've seen. Not only are they über affordable, they also claim to be the smallest earbuds in the world. They are just 0.1 ounce heavy and 0.8 inches — so the world's smallest earbuds seems to be an apt title. I feel like Gulliver in Lilliput. The JLab JBuds Mini are so tiny. That's literally their selling point — JLab isn't harping on about these being the smallest earbuds in the world for fun. I'm going to list the size in millimeters, as inches just isn't precise enough for something this small. The JBuds Mini are an astoundingly-tiny 21mm x 19 mm × 14 mm. In JLab's own words, this makes the Mini buds around the same size as a dime. When I was trying to find something in my apartment to compare them to, I settled on grape. These buds are definitely grape-sized. Surely the drivers can't be that good, I thought to myself, because they'll be so infinitesimally small? As far as I can tell, JLab's claims that these are the smallest earbuds in the world seem to be true. If you know of a smaller pair, please let me know in the comments — I'll try them out for comparison. This tiny size does rustle up some issues, though. Surely the drivers can't be that good, I thought to myself, because they'll be so infinitesimally small? Well, I was both right and wrong. The JBuds Mini use tiny 6mm dynamic drivers, much smaller than the common 11mm drivers. But these drivers have the industry-standard frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz, 16 Ω impedance (standard for mobile-forward earbuds), and an output sensitivity of 103dB (in simple terms, how loud it can get). These are all standard specs: not particularly worse or better than even premier options like Apple AirPods Pro 2, Bose QuietComfort earbuds, and Sony WF-1000MX5 (without LDAC). Honestly? It depends on your definition of good. Do the JLab JBuds Mini sound good, considering their $39 price tag and the über-mini size? Then yes. Yes, they sound good. However... are they good enough to pry my cold, dead hands from my AirPods Pro 2? No. Of course not. All that being said, the JBuds Mini sound weirdly good. I had my doubts ($39, 6mm drivers), but I was pleasantly surprised. The bass in 'The Less I Know The Better' by Tame Impala was groovy and made me want to get up and dance. There was a touch of tinniness in the percussion, but I was able to overlook that, seeing as these earbuds are literally $39. Again, 'Nothing Matters' by The Last Dinner Party was a little tinny at the top of the frequency range, but the vocal was clear and powerful. I haven't had a chance to play around fully with the sound yet — please await my full review of the JLab JBuds Mini — but it's also possible to adjust the EQ in JLab's app. I'll see if it's possible to negate this tinniness with custom EQ for my review. How cute would these earbuds be as an accessory on your baggy pants or keychain? Thanks to the metal clip, you can easily slide the charging case onto anything. Theoretically, you could even hang them from a bag strap or a hoop earring. Not sure why you'd want to, but hey, it's nice to have options. The charging case is just 2 inches long, which means it'll happily fit into any pocket or even in my wallet. If you don't want to lose the tiny case in the mess of a backpack, though, you can easily connect to an inner pouch or zip using the clip. I'm knownl for losing stuff, so I'll definitely need to make sure the JBuds Mini are secured to my backpack's inner zip during my testing period. Hopefully they'll survive my mistreatment until my review is ready. I'll have my full, comprehensive review ready in the next few weeks. In terms of first impressions, I'm really impressed. Considering the miniature size and even more miniature price, I didn't necessarily have high hopes. But I'm happy to be proven wrong, and in this case, I fear JLab might just do that. In the mean time, the JLab JBuds Mini are available for $39 from Amazon.
