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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Lionesses kits for Euro 2025 outsell previous major tournaments
Official Lionesses kits for the 2025 Euros have outsold versions for the previous tournament and the 2023 World Cup, according to company, which designs and produces England's kits, says it's seen "particularly strong sales" for children's also said on-pitch personalities, particularly Chloe Kelly and Lucy Bronze, had helped to drive purchases. England's victory in the Euro 2025 final was the most-watched TV moment this year and tournament organisers reported record attendances at matches. Designer and sportswear expert Hattie Crowther says women's kits have come a long way since 2019, when the Lionesses would play in the same shirts as the men's she says, more recent versions have been designed "with intention" and with female players in mind."They're fitting better. They're reflecting the fans. The identity. The culture of the game," she says."Fans want to be a part of this."Hattie, who's also a Fashion and Sportswear lecturer at London College of Fashion, says the Lionesses are now "cultural icons" - and that status is reflected in what they wear on the pitch."There's a huge opportunity to design merch and kits and Nike has done it in a way that it speaks to identity, community and representation," she says."It's more meaningful." Nike came under fire during the 2023 World Cup for failing to stock replicas of goalkeeper Mary Earps' mounting pressure, including a petition that received more than 152,000 signatures, the company stocked it and the kit sold out within 5 was working with Nike at the time and says she and her colleagues "were all confused why that happened." "But I think everyone makes mistakes and they've clearly learnt from it," she says."I don't think it'll ever happen again... that should never have happened." Hattie says the strong sales of kid's sizes is a sign of the "first generation of kids growing up with women's football in a mainstream environment"."I've gone to a lot of matches myself and it's full of kids," she says. "These kids are seeing their heroes wear these kits and they can be a part of that."It's no longer a niche and the kids are choosing the female players as their role models."A 2023 study by Sport England found there was a surge in girls playing football since the 2022 Euros win. "It's important you see these female athletes," says Hattie. "The women's game is growing. It's really tapping in to a different demographic and it's something I love to see." Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 weekdays - or listen back here.
Irish Examiner
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Beginner's pluck: Full-time writer Hattie Williams
Hattie has always adored the arts. 'I was creative as a child,' she says. 'I was a library nerd, who loved music, art, and the youth theatre.' Hattie joined various different bands and toured Europe for eight or nine years. 'There wasn't much money in it. I worked in call centres and shops.' She moved to London, temping in admin jobs, and ended up in Pan McMillan. 'I loved publishing. They created a job for me with an ideal team.' For two years, I was a publicity assistant for children's books. I worked hard and had lots of ideas. She moved around various publishing companies for 12 years, but left during covid and became the director of Iceland Noir — a literary festival of darkness. 'During my two years there I had my baby, and we lived in Iceland for three months.' Hattie wrote her first draft in seven weeks, and agent Juliette Mushens sold it within six months of her starting it. 'It's now sold to 12 territories.' Who is Hattie Williams? Date/ place of birth: 1984/ London. 'I lived in Crouch End until I was eight. And then in West Sussex.' Education: Angmering School; Brighton Institute of Modern Music. 'But only briefly. Mum died in 2003, and my world upended.' Home: East London. Family: Partner, and daughter, Astrid Snow, aged three. The day job: Full-time writer. In another life: 'I would have loved to have been a doctor, but I was never any good at science.' Favourite writers: Sally Rooney; Max Porter; Lauren Groff; Ali Smith, Marian Keyes; Coco Mellors. Second book: Beginning Middle End. 'It follows a couple's relationship from the ages of 17 to 25. I delivered it in January and am now halfway through my third novel.' Top tip: Be consistent. 'If you can write 700 words a day, the ideas will come.' Website: Instagram: @hattiewilliamswrites. The debut Bitter Sweet Orion, €19.99 A publicity assistant, Charlie always idolised writer Richard Aveling. When she falls into an affair with the much older, married man, she's soon obsessed. Can she deal with the secrecy, and the inevitable fallout? This fast-paced novel deals with grief, past trauma, and relationship power play. The verdict: Effervescent and compulsive. I read it in one sitting. Read More In pictures: First look at new psychological thriller starring Colin Farrell
Metro
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street legend enjoys holiday with famous TV star daughter
Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor has spent time away from the cobbles to holiday with her family. The actress, best known for her role as Sally Metcalfe in the ITV soap, recently jetted off to Ibiza, Spain. Sally recently shared two pictures on her Instagram, giving a glimpse into the relaxing break with her loved ones. The first snap, posted on her Stories, sees Sally and daughter Hattie Dynevor smiling at the camera. Sally is wearing a black dress, while Hattie is sporting an off the shoulder number, with a yellow bag. The second one features Sally and Hattie, as well as Sally's partner Tim, smiling in the photo. It's well known that Sally's daughters Hattie and Phoebe are following in their mums footsteps with becoming acting stars. Phoebe secured her big break in Netflix's Bridgerton, playing the role of Daphne Basset. Last year, Hattie joined the cast of BBC One's Waterloo Road. The actress plays Libby Guthrie in the show, daughter of Neil Guthrie. Sally was thrilled to announce her daughter's new role at the time, writing on social media: 'So proud of you Hattie Dynevor joining Waterloo Road playing Libby Guthrie. Such a fabulous cast and crew.' Sally has played Sally Metcalfe in Coronation Street since 1986. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! In recent months, Sally and husband Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) have ventured down a path of becoming foster parents. More Trending They were often asked by Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty) to look after her children Joanie and Shanice. Sally and Tim did so, knowing it would be good practice for when they become foster parents, but concern started to grow when they worked out Joanie and Shanice often didn't feel safe at home. It led them to making a report to social services about Lou, who furiously confronted Sally and Tim after. View More » MORE: Hollyoaks legend's friends on show 'stopped talking to her' after she was axed MORE: Emmerdale's Beth Cordingly pays loving tribute to fellow TV legend partner MORE: Re-cast Coronation Street star breaks silence after taking over Lily Platt role
CBS News
17-07-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Colorado childhood cancer survivor leads off first-ever Courage Cruise bike tour
The Courage Classic is Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation's biggest fundraiser. Over two-days, millions of dollars are raised by cyclists participating in a mountain bike tour. For the first time ever, there will be a 2-mile, family-fun route with very little elevation gain. The Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation has tapped an eager ambassador for the ride. "Hattie is a brain cancer survivor," said her dad, Gary McMahon. At just 4-months-old, doctors found a large, aggressive tumor at the base of Hadley's brain. "We did one round of chemo and there was no change, so then we did a second round and still no change," McMahon explained. Hadley's doctors were ready to send her home, but her parents were not ready to give up. "Eventually they went with the only other way to beat anything in the cancer world is radiation, so then we went with radiation," McMahon told CBS News Colorado. Doctors don't usually do radiation on children under the age of 3 because of the dangerous long-term side effects. It was a huge decision to put a 8 month old through 10 straight days of that kind of treatment. The McMahons felt they had no other choice. "Obviously, it went from a big, noticeable cancer to a dot," McMahon said. When Hadley left the hospital at 10 months old, she had already fought for her life and won. "Medicine is better off for it. They did a lot of research and papers where written and all this kind of thing. All these great things came of it, and most importantly Haddie. Haddie's still here hanging out with us," McMahon said. At 5 years cancer free, Hadley got to ring the survivors' bell. "So everybody knows I beat cancer," she said. She has a great sense of humor and an adventurous spirit. Now she's ready to take on the Courage Cruise. "Are you going to be in the Courage Classic?" CBS New Colorado Special Projects Producer Libby Smith asked. "I am," she replied emphatically. "What are you going to do in the Courage Classic?" Smith followed up. "I'm going to ride my chair," Hadley responded. While Hadley may be a medical miracle, she's also a precocious 5-year old, ready to push the limits of her power chair. "Cause I'm going to go so fast," she confided. "She plans on winning ... is what I've been told," her father added. Hadley is already a winner in every way. Her family is excited to show up for Children's Hospital at the Courage Classic just like the doctors and staff at Children's showed up for Hadley when she needed them most. "I love riding my bike," said Hadley's older brother Rhys. "I just got a new geared one." LINK: To register & get more information about Courage Cruise The Courage Classic is July 19 & 20, 2025. The start/finish line is at Copper Mountain. The Courage Cruise is one of the many routes that cyclists can ride.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Sun safety in Guernsey is 'imperative,' says charity
Sun safety work in Guernsey is "imperative", according to a charity currently working to raise awareness of early detection and prevention of skin cancer. Male Uprising Guernsey (MUG) has sponsored suncream at more than 25 locations across the island, including Vale Primary School and The Big said they were raising awareness after being approached by Public Health and the Health Care Group to run the initiative. As well as saying the work was "imperative", Tony Tostevin, from MUG, said "It's a major issue that we need to educate the youngsters up through to adults on what they should be looking for and looking out for." Suncream 'makes a difference' Vale Primary School has benefited from MUG's latest campaign and is also sun safe accredited by the Juliet Bell, the school's sun safe ambassador, said the suncream "makes a huge difference."She said: "We always think about sun safety whether we are working outside with the children, or on trips, to make sure there is plenty of shade and everyone has water to drink. As part of the accreditation, the school had a sun hat policy, where students without a hat stay in the are also encouraged to apply suncream before they attend school, and top it up throughout the day. Pupil Hattie, 9, said: "When UV levels are three or above, we should wear sunscreen and sun hats." Ollie, 10, said: "Each class at our school has their own [suncream]... and we put them on at lunch and break."Each school follows the States of Guernsey's Sun Safe Policy, which a spokesperson for the Education Department said was the "bare minimum expectation for all schools". Some schools may have their own policy which compliments and build upon the States' guidelines. For example, La Mare De Carteret Primary School and St Martins are "compulsory hat" schools and have been for some years. Meanwhile, more work was being done at secondary school level to ensure students were taking more sun-safe precautions, the charity said. St Sampson's High School introduced sun safe monitors to dish out free suncream and sun safety advice at break and lunchtimes. Lee Thomas, subject lead of personal development at St Sampson's, said the skin cancer rates in Guernsey were "awful to hear."Mr Thomas said the personal development team across all secondary schools came up with a sun safety initiative "using students to talk to students.""Everyone in school can see where the free suncream is if they need it," he 11, is a sun safety monitor. She said seeing the struggles of someone she knew with cancer inspired her to take on the role. The Channel Islands Coop also sponsors suncream for school trips and additional bottles for lessons. Rajesh Amin, superintendent pharmacist from the Co op Pharmacy Guernsey, said: "It's so, so important, especially on this island, to protect the whole community."This story is part of BBC Guernsey's Sun Safety Campaign.
