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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Big hearted family win a Caribbean cruise at Pride of Scotland Awards
The Speirs who run cancer charity Calum's Cabin scoop an exciting P&O Cruise at our People's Oscars The Speirs who have provided holidays for 3000 terminally ill children and their families scooped the trip of a lifetime at the Pride of Scotland awards. Duncan, 63, Caroline, 58 and their daughter Jenna, 30, who run charity Calum's Cabin, won a luxury Caribbean getaway courtesy of award sponsors P&O Cruises. The trio were left speechless when they were revealed as the winners of the 14 night cruise at the glittering ceremony last Monday night. The family, who built a network of holiday homes and flats in memory of their son Calum, have spent the last 14 years giving sick kids and their families a much needed break. So it seems fitting that thanks to P&O Cruises they will now be able to enjoy some time away together making memories of their own. The Speirs, whose son Calum died of an inoperable brain tumour in 2007, will set sail from Barbados on MS Arvia on a 14 day jaunt round the Caribbean with stops in St Lucia, Martinique, Grenada, St Kitts & Nevis, the Virgin Islands, Antigua and Saint Maarten. The family, who had picked up a Special Recognition Award earlier in the night from actor David Hayman and presenter Jean Johansson couldn't hide their astonishment when the announcement was heralded by a troupe of colourful Caribbean dancers and steel drummers. Caroline, said: 'As if winning a Pride of Scotland Special Recognition award wasn't enough already. We were shocked and absolutely astounded when our faces were revealed on the big screen. We are blown away and still can't believe it. A big thank you to P&O Cruises.'
Daily Mirror
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Pride of Britain launches with huge party as Florrie Bark shares hope for future
A huge cruise ship party has kicked off the biggest search for Pride of Britain nominations with a splash - as previous winners and hosts joined the big bash on P&O Cruise's flagship Britannia It didn't matter what the British weather did when Pride of Britain launched its 2025 search for unsung heroes, because when last year's Child of Courage Florrie Bark whizzed on deck in her electric chair – her glorious smile brought the sunshine. With newly grown curls peeking out of her vintage towelling cap, Florrie wore her sunglasses – so come rain or shine, the party on top of P&O Cruises's flagship Britannia to kick off the biggest and best ever search for nominations was going to be a splash. Excited to be catching up with last year's winners again, Pride of Britain hosts Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo greeted winners and their families and all the guests as they came onboard. The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises have been celebrating remarkable people young and old for 26 years. And Carol has been there for all of them. 'I know I also say Pride of Britain is not a show – it's a family, but it genuinely is a privilege and a joy,' said a very happy Carol as she hugged old friends. Also delighted to be back at the helm, Ashley added: 'We can't wait to do Pride of Britain every year. This year's so special because normally after the October awards, everyone goes back to their lives, but this time, we get to catch up with everyone again to launch our hunt for Pride of Britain's class of 2025.' Looking amazing in a royal blue jumpsuit, beside Ashley in a black leather shirt, not even the early thunderstorms were going to rain on Carol's parade at the impressive Pride of Britain launch parade., docked in Southampton, glistened in the sunshine. Guests gathered on the sun terrace on the ship's 17th floor, bedecked with multi-coloured flags, fluttering in the warm breeze over the azure blue swimming and paddling pools. Florrie giggled as she joined the party and spotted the silver and purple clad stilt-walkers dancing, as a brass band played a medley of pop classics, against a distant backdrop of little boats bobbing in the sparkling quayside water. The Isle of White car ferry sounded its fog horn as winners' families happily roasted each other with champagne and orange juice. Last year's winners have been enjoying holidays of a lifetime, thanks to P&O Cruises. And the holiday atmosphere continued on this magical day. 'On the top deck in the sunshine, it felt like we were on holiday with all the winners,' said Ashley. 'We always say Pride of Britain is about ordinary people doing extraordinary things, but actually the extraordinary things they have done make them extraordinary!' After the drinks reception, winners and guests mingled with celebrities in the ship's elegant crow's nest, with its plush carpets and gold rails. Everyone gathered for the photo-call with Carol and Ashley, but the kids kept losing their trophies, which just made Florrie giggle more. Little action man Jacob Newsom, who won Fundraiser of the Year, used the chairs in the lounge like an obstacle course, and was rolling around the floor as Carol and Ashley looked on amused. 'I like having an audience,' he yelled, possibly ruining the entire TV interview, but nobody minded. After losing his mum to breast cancer when he was seven, Jacob, now 11, has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities. 'I want to be a fighter pilot when I grow up – or a doctor, so I can cure cancer.' Eight-year-old Florrie feels the same. Cancer has touched her life and although her hair is now growing back, she is waiting for a lung transplant. 'I want to be a cancer nurse when I grow up – or like Barbie,' she said sweetly. Lunch was served in the ship's swish Limelight Club, where a pianist tinkled away on the grand piano. Carol chatted with Agnes Nesbitt and Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, who both won special recognition awards for founding their charities, over a delicious lunch of beef fillet or sea bream. Ashley and Molly Leonard sat together and caught up on how the award has changed the 27-year-old's life since she won Young Achiever of the Year for her mental health work through crafting. Jeff Brazier - this year's red carpet host - had everyone laughing as he interrupted Ashley's pudding and made him come up on stage to talk about what Pride of Britain meant to him - reminding Carol this was her 26th year. 'When this all began we had 20 categories – and it took four and a half hours on the night – so I pleaded for a co-host,' Carol told the audience, which included Emily Greenwood who was recognised for Outstanding Bravery after she risked own life to swim into icy winter seas in Cornwall. Carol's wish was answered when Ashley came on board five years ago. 'And I really need him when I walk down the stairs on stage in stilettos,' she joked. 'I am Carol's mobile banister,' agreed Ashley, revealing: 'I was asked to collect donations in a bucket for my first year,' he laughed. The Diversity choreographer admits it's changed his life. 'Especially since becoming a dad. Just keeping it together is hard enough for me. 'When I see children like Florrie, I just don't know how parents cope. It really touches me.' Host Jeff chatted to last year's winners Molly and Michelle Tolley about how life changing it was to be nominated. Michelle, from Norfolk, turned 60 on her cruise to the Canary Islands. 'My husband and I renewed our vows for our 40th wedding anniversary – so I was queen of that ship!' Telling the audience she didn't know who nominated her for her work campaigning for victims of the NHS blood scandal, she said: 'There are so many amazing people in the world, there are not enough awards to go around. Infected with Hepatitis C after receiving transfusions, Michelle added: 'Being nominated was life affirming to me – it highlighted our cause and so many people got tested because of it.' Everyone gathered on the top deck to watch as Carol and Ashley cut the ribbon on the brand new nominations booths, which will be popping up all over the country, as the ship set sail on its cruise round the British Isles. For those thinking of nominating someone, Carol explained: 'None of our winners ever set off to win a Pride of Britain Award. Some are caught up in a moment and they find their courage and others are courageous for years and years and decide to help other people.' Finally, it was time for last year's winners to hand on the baton – a Pride of Britain trophy – to the Captain of P&O Cruises Britannia, Paul Brown, who proudly received it and will now sail around the British Isles looking for your nominations. Carol reminded everyone how Pride of Britain is needed more than ever now, saying: 'The world has got noisier and all the news is about people who have behaved badly towards each other. But Pride reminds us of how many good people there are.' Encouraging people to vote for their unsung heroes, she added: 'This is the launch of the nominations process – and then it's throttle to the floor now as we start contacting nominees secretly and surprise them with a celebrity ambush – like Ant and Dec!' As the day's festivities came to an end and the Pride of Britain party left the ship, genuine holidaymakers embarking for their cruise were wondering as they waited for lifts why Carol, Ashley and Jeff had come on their holiday. One traveller could be heard saying, 'Ooh look, it's Carol Vorderman. The entertainment's got an upgrade this year!' Our new look Pride of Britain has been bringing people together for 26 years. Over that time, core values of Bravery, Kindness, Love, Inspiration, Strength, Community and Empathy have become firmly established as the Awards DNA. Now, a stunning new visualisation of the Pride of Britain brand, which is set to be rolled out alongside a refreshed and reimagined logo, brings those values vividly to life. The new brand identity, developed with top creative agency BBD Perfect Storm, is being revealed alongside the official launch of nominations for the 2025 Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises. Each strand represents a core Pride Of Britain value that brings people together for these extraordinary awards, celebrating the very best in people and what they selflessly do for others. Pride Of Britain is the highest-rated Awards of its kind on British television, bringing some of the world 's most famous faces together to celebrate truly extraordinary achievements of people of all ages, from children of courage to lifesaving emergency workers, inspirational fundraisers and people who make the world a better place, in local communities and on a national or even global scale. Jason Foo, CEO at BBD Perfect Storm, said: 'It's been an honour to reimagine the visual identity of such an iconic and beloved event. The Pride of Britain Awards are rooted in values that speak to the very best of humanity – bravery, kindness, strength and community." The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with P&O Cruises, hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo will be screened in primetime on ITV1 in the Autumn. Award categories Do you know a remarkable person who makes the world a better place? It only takes a minute to nominate them for a Pride of Britain Award at Don't worry if you're not sure which category to choose – our team reads every nomination and will make sure all nominees are considered for the most appropriate award. P&O CRUISES INSPIRATION WARD Celebrating a remarkable individual or group who inspire everyone around them, or the wider world, with their positive spirit and awe-inspiring journey to achieve, or overcome adversity. They may deserve recognition for an extraordinary reaction to a defining or pivotal moment, or perhaps their actions have had an extraordinary impact. ITV FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR For tireless and inspirational charity fundraising, aged 18 and over. To reward a young person aged 17 and under for inspirational charity work. THIS MORNING LOCAL HERO For an individual or group that goes to remarkable lengths to help people around them in their local area LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT To recognise far-reaching achievement, possibly on a national or international scale. For police, fire, ambulance, paramedics or air, sea or mountain rescue who have gone beyond the call of duty. For adults who risk their own safety to help others in danger. For battling against the odds to help others, or a courageous act to save someone in danger.
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Amy Hart looks amazing in strapless swimsuit as she hits the beach on family holiday
Amy has spoken candidly about the trolling she's received over her parenting beach babe Love Island's Amy Hart looks amazing in strapless swimsuit as she hits the beach on family holiday LOVE Island star Amy Hart sizzled in a black bandeau swimsuit as she hit the beach in Mallorca. The ITV2 alum opted for the glam one-piece paired with huge sunglasses as she headed for a day on the Palma sands with husband Sam Rason and son Stanley, aged two. Advertisement 7 Amy Hart stripped to a black swimsuit as she soaked up the sunshine in Palma Credit: Splash 7 The Love Island alum, 32, took a series of selfies on the sands Credit: Splash 7 She was joined by husband Sam Rason and son Stanley Credit: Splash 7 Amy found fame on the ITV2 matchmaking series Credit: Rex Features Amy, 32, pulled her blonde hair into a stylish up-do and went make-up free for the family day, stopping to capture a few selfies along the way. The Love Island 2019 star then waded into the crystal-clear waters as she cooled off, taking a paddle as the waves lapped her thighs. She was then reunited as she arrived back on shore, with little Stanley playing in a multi-coloured beach suit. He was seen staying close to his parents as he carried a series of plastic toys, before Amy helped him out and carried his neon green bucket. Advertisement The family are on a P&O Cruise around the Mediterranean, with Amy documenting the trip on Instagram. She recently uploaded a video showing the couple dressing up for a glam dinner on the ship. Amy uploaded a slide to her Stories to document the pair's day and told how after a few hours on the beach, Stanley had gone to a kids club. As he played, the couple enjoyed an Afternoon Tea in the adults-only area of the ship. Advertisement MUM LIFE Amy previously opened up on how cruel online trolls accused her of "overfeeding" her baby - and said they "didn't recognise her." The TV star, who welcomed Stanley on March 3 2023 with husband-to-be Sam Rason - says she has found happiness as a mum by learning to drown out the noise and adopting a "healthy" life for her and her son. Love Island's Amy Hart marries fiance Sam in Spainish ceremony - a year after getting engaged 'At the beginning, I got a lack of flack for allegedly over-feeding Stanley,' Amy says. 'People kept telling me I was feeding him too much because he's a huge baby. He's massive, but he's always been a big baby. Advertisement 'He was eight pounds when he was born. He's in the 91st percentile, so he's taller and bigger than most babies his age. 'It did use to worry me, but eventually I decided that if he was telling me he was hungry, who was I to say no?' Meanwhile, when the mum was announced as the host of the Love Island podcast for the All Stars series, she was hit with a barrage of abuse. Trolls commented on photos shared by the Love Island team announcing her casting, saying things like 'why is Amy so bloated,' and 'didn't recognise Amy at all.' Advertisement 'Some people commented, 'Oh my god I didn't recognise her, she's put on so much weight' which was not nice to read,' she says. 'They'd seen me five years ago on TV when I was conscious I would be on national TV, so of course I'd made an effort to look my best. 'I was 57kg (8.9st). I was tiny. Looking at pictures now and I'm like 'Jesus Christ'. 'I'm never going to get back there. I'm five years older, and I've had a baby.' Advertisement 7 She brushed her hair into an up-do before wading into the waters Credit: Splash 7 Amy was seen carrying a neon bucket Credit: Splash
The Irish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island's Amy Hart looks amazing in strapless swimsuit as she hits the beach on family holiday
LOVE Island star Amy Hart sizzled in a black bandeau swimsuit as she hit the beach in Mallorca. The ITV2 alum opted for the glam one-piece paired with huge sunglasses as she headed for a day on the Palma sands with Advertisement 7 Amy Hart stripped to a black swimsuit as she soaked up the sunshine in Palma Credit: Splash 7 The Love Island alum, 32, took a series of selfies on the sands Credit: Splash 7 She was joined by husband Sam Rason and son Stanley Credit: Splash 7 Amy found fame on the ITV2 matchmaking series Credit: Rex Features The Love Island 2019 star then waded into the crystal-clear waters as she cooled off, taking a paddle as the waves lapped her thighs. She was then reunited as she arrived back on shore, with little Stanley playing in a multi-coloured beach suit. He was seen staying close to his parents as he carried a series of plastic toys, before Amy helped him out and carried his neon green bucket. Advertisement read more love island The family are on a P&O Cruise around the Mediterranean, with Amy documenting the trip on Instagram. She recently uploaded a video showing the couple dressing up for a glam dinner on the ship. Amy uploaded a slide to her Stories to document the pair's day and told how after a few hours on the beach, Stanley had gone to a kids club. As he played, the couple enjoyed an Afternoon Tea in the adults-only area of the ship. Advertisement Most read in Love Island Exclusive MUM LIFE Amy previously opened up on how The TV star, who Love Island's Amy Hart marries fiance Sam in Spainish ceremony - a year after getting engaged 'At the beginning, I got a lack of flack for allegedly over-feeding Stanley,' Amy says. 'People kept telling me I was feeding him too much because he's a huge baby. He's massive, but he's always been a big baby. Advertisement 'He was eight pounds when he was born. He's in the 91st percentile, so he's taller and bigger than most babies his age. 'It did use to worry me, but eventually I decided that if he was telling me he was hungry, who was I to say no?' Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw and Josh Oyinsan were STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was STATUS: Still together. 2023 - STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw STATUS: Still together. 2022 - STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor STATUS: Broken up. Meanwhile, when the mum was announced as the host of the Trolls commented on photos shared by the Love Island team announcing her casting, saying things like 'why is Amy so bloated,' and 'didn't recognise Amy at all.' Advertisement 'Some people commented, 'Oh my god I didn't recognise her, she's put on so much weight' which was not nice to read,' she says. 'They'd seen me five years ago on TV when I was conscious I would be on national TV, so of course I'd made an effort to look my best. 'I was 57kg (8.9st). I was tiny. Looking at pictures now and I'm like 'Jesus Christ'. 'I'm never going to get back there. I'm five years older, and I've had a baby.' Advertisement 7 She brushed her hair into an up-do before wading into the waters Credit: Splash 7 Amy was seen carrying a neon bucket Credit: Splash 7 She told how fans had called her out when she hosted the All Stars podcast Credit: Instagram/@loveisland
