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BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Free diabetes health checks to be held at Jersey festival
A retail business in Jersey is offering free health checks for diabetes at an upcoming Coop said it had received an "overwhelming response" from its free checks at the CI Pride event and planned to do the same thing at Weekender Festival in said more than 40 people at Pride had been checked, with one in three tested needing a referral to their GP - "a stark reminder of how many islanders could be unknowingly at risk".Sara Kynicos, superintendent pharmacist and CI Coop's head of care, said if left unchecked, high blood sugar could lead to serious health complications. "The results show how critical it is to offer accessible health checks. Our mission is to help people understand their health risks early so they can take action and stay well," she appointment is needed and the company said it would be at the event on both Saturday and Coop added that it intended to expand its diabetes testing across its community pharmacies in both Jersey and Guernsey.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
School drag artist performance for 11-year-olds during Pride Month is branded 'morally reprehensible'
A school's drag artist performance for children as young as 11 years old has been branded 'morally reprehensible' by a Conservative MP. The display on June 27, featuring a drag artist, is set to form part of the annual pride event held at Fareham Academy, Hampshire. Described as a 'thriving mixed academy at the heart of our community', the secondary school said that the event offers a 'wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and raise awareness and show support for the LGBTQ + community'. However, Suella Braverman, who previously served as Home Secretary and is the Conservative MP for the local area, urged the institution to rethink their plans, describing it as 'morally reprehensible' that such performance would go ahead. Speaking to The Daily Telegraph about the 'utterly inappropriate' performance, she said: 'Adults are free to enjoy drag, but children should not be exposed to it at school. 'It is highly sexualised, presents a demeaning and distorted image of women and does not fairly represent the LGB community either'. Urging the school to withdraw their invitation to the drag artist, Ms Braveman declared that allowing them to perform was as a 'morally indefensible safeguarding issue' and an 'offensive, sexualised and inappropriate action'. The Tory MP, who said she had received complaints from parents about the planned performance, also feared that it wrongly suggests to children that a man can be a woman with makeup and a dress on. In a statement released on their website, Fareham Academy, who said that this year's event is set to be 'bigger and better than ever before', added that the 'celebrations' are also set to include a bake sale, face painting and a non-uniform day'. The school also said that the event will also be raising funds for local LGBTQ+ charities and members of the community. The statement continued: 'We look forward to seeing our community come together for a day of colour, education and celebration, highlighting diversity, promoting understanding, and showing our pride together'. It comes just days after parents were left furious having discovered that their primary-aged children are being taught about the 300 different flags of pride at school. Leaflets handed out by the charity Swindon and Wiltshire Pride claim there are more flags representing sexuality and gender identity than there are for countries. The information, displayed by the local council on social media, goes into detail about a 'small selection' of 29 varieties. The extensive list includes an 'intersex-inclusive Pride flag', a 'polyamory Pride flag, and even a black and white 'heterosexual flag' for straight people, which it says can include transgender people. Parents of children at the primary schools had raised concerns about the material to the local Labour council but they told The Daily Telegraph that they had been ignored. The information, displayed by the local council on social media, goes into detail about a 'small selection' of 29 varieties. Parents of children at the primary schools had raised concerns about the material to the local Labour council but they told The Daily Telegraph that they had been ignored One mother, a former teacher, said the guide being given out in primary schools was 'really concerning'. 'Obviously the polyamory one, encouraging children to have multiple sex partners, they shouldn't be sexualising children,' she said. Under UK Government guidance, schools should include age-appropriate LGBTQ+ content in their curriculum, rather than being taught as a standalone lesson. LGBTQ+ content should be included in Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in secondary schools, while primary school pupils should learn about different family structures, including same-sex parents, in an age appropriate manner. More broadly, schools are advised to foster an inclusive environment that promotes the safety, acceptance and wellbeing of all of its students.
CTV News
22-06-2025
- CTV News
‘It's day by day': Nova Scotia teenager struck by vehicle recovering in hospital
Kristen Mills, 15, seen in this undated photo, was struck by a vehicle in Pictou Landing First Nation on June 18. (Submitted) A Nova Scotia teenager is recovering in hospital after being struck by a vehicle last week. Kristen Mills, 15, was walking home from a Pride event in Pictou Landing First Nation around 4:30 p.m. on June 18 when she was hit by the vehicle on Beach Road. 'She was with her cousins and they parted ways at the intersection, and she went right to go home, and the other two cousins went left,' said Kristen's godmother Kara Boyles. While Boyles was not there when it happened, she said she was told a vehicle had stopped to let Kristen cross, but another kept going. 'The driver that hit her, I don't know if he didn't see her or what,' she said. 'I don't know why he didn't see her.' Nova Scotia RCMP confirmed officers, EHS and fire services were called to the scene that day. 'Responding officers learned a Hyundai Elantra struck a youth who was crossing the road,' said police in an email to CTV News. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was not injured. Police said the investigation is ongoing and no charges have been laid at this time. While RCMP said her injuries were non-life-threatening, Boyles said she broke her spine in two places – one in her neck and the other in her lower back. 'They were clean breaks, I guess,' said Boyles. 'She doesn't need surgery.' 'Currency for Krissy' Kristen was rushed to hospital following the collision and has been recovering in Halifax at the IWK Health Centre. At this point, it's not clear how long she'll be there. 'It's day by day. She can't go home until she can be up on her own and she cannot. She's in so much pain that it just hurts too much to be up,' said Boyles. While Kristen is in hospital, her parents have been by her side, while her other two siblings are back in their community. It's been a challenging time for the family, as Pictou Landing First Nation is about 170 kilometres northeast of Halifax. 'It's rough. Everybody's affected – the whole community really. Her little brother is worried about her and her big sister, obviously, and family like her mom and dad,' said Boyles. 'This is a big impact because now they're not working, and you have two other kids at home.' Currency for Kristen The Pictou Landing First Nation Fire Department and Fishery Department held a boot drive Friday, June 20, 2025 to raise funds for Kristen Mills, who is recovering in hospital after being struck by a vehicle. (Source: Facebook/Pictou Landing First Nation) To help with expenses, the Fishery Department along with the Pictou Landing First Nation Fire Department have been fundraising for the family. They're hosting a boot drive called 'Currency for Krissy.' 'They set up on either end of the community because we have two entry points, and we were just asking for donations for help for the family. You know, the hospital stays away in the city are quite expensive, and they're unable to work.' Since the incident, Boyles has been keeping her goddaughter in her thoughts. 'She's young. She has a whole life ahead of her, right? This event is already going to affect her for probably the rest of her life.' Urging caution On the afternoon of the collision, Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Tamara Young urged people to drive with care. 'As a small community, we cannot stress enough the importance of driving slowly and being mindful of our children. Their safety depends on all of us,' she said in a Facebook post. Young said the community will be getting a crosswalk in response to a recent study showing an increase in traffic going through the community. 'We are still pushing for another crosswalk, specifically at that intersection of Beach/Birch,' she said. She said pylons were also placed on the main road to get traffic to slow down. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Daily Mail
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
JoJo Siwa is hit by cruel backlash following decision to pull out of Chicago Pride festival a day after admitting she felt 'pressured' to call herself a lesbian
JoJo Siwa has been hit by cruel backlash after it was revealed she'd pulled out of an appearance at a Chicago Pride event. The singer, 22, had been due to take to the stage at the Chicago Back Lot bash on Sunday, but in a post on Instagram, organisers revealed she will no longer be performing due to a 'scheduling conflict.' JoJo has sparked a social media frenzy since she confirmed she is dating Love Island star Chris Hughes, after they met on Celebrity Big Brother in April. The star, who identifies as queer, also shared on Friday that she felt 'pressured' to call herself a lesbian. Following the news of JoJo's withdrawal from the Pride show, some fans were quick to share their reaction to the news on social media, with others rushing to defend the star, as the move came just a week after she postponed her US tour. Comments included: 'America just dropped bombs on Iran, why would we care about JoJo Siwa winning s**t 'She won't be missed; And this is relevant because!?' 'I'm so over this girl, her 15 minutes of fame are up goodbye!' However, others rushed to JoJo's defence, writing: 'Aww, hope she's doing okay! Love is wild 'People are being extremely unfair to JoJo. I'm not a fan but she's young. She's figuring things out, in the public eye which has to be a nightmare in itself. 'She can be pansexual if that's what she feels. She is allowed to explore until she find what's right for her.' On Saturday, Back Lot Bash Chicago shared the news that JoJo would not be performing at the event as planned, with a post on Instagram Stories. 'Due to a scheduling conflict, JoJo Siwa will no longer be performing at Chicago's Back Lot Bash,' it read. The news came just a day after JoJo one day revealed to YOU Magazine that she felt pressured into calling herself a lesbian. However, others were quick to defend the star, as the news came just a week after she postponed her US tour On Saturday, Back Lot Bash Chicago shared the news that JoJo would not be performing at the event as planned, with a post on Instagram Stories 'When I came out at 17, I said: 'I'm pansexual, because I don't care [about gender].' But then I kind of boxed myself in and I said: 'I'm a lesbian.' And I think I did that because of pressure.' The Dance Moms alum has had several relationships with women since coming out in February 2021. 'In a weird way, I think [the pressure] came a little bit from inside the [LGBTQ] community at times. From people I know, from partners I've had,' she contended. 'You just get put in this world where you feel like, because you now have said, 'Oh, I'm a lesbian', you have to be a lesbian. And the truth is, sexuality is fluid.' Siwa met her current love interest, Chris Hughes, 32, while they were both competing on Celebrity Big Brother UK. The TV presenter defended Siwa after fellow contestant Mickey Rourke, 72, made homophobic comments. The two became friends, and then 'platonic soulmates' and then it developed into something more with the couple going public with their romance earlier this month. 'I'll just say that it took time. It took time away and then it took time together,' and went onto call Chris 'the favourite part of her life.' The Karma artist was set to return to the US next week for the American leg of her tour, but an announcement made on the website said the dates have been postponed, with those who bought tickets would receive a refund. She also teased that there would be more shows in Europe announced soon in a hint that she could be staying in the UK for longer. It comes just days after it was revealed JoJo has been dropped by record label Columbia just one year after being signed. JoJo had been signed to the record company Columbia in 2024, and she released her single Karma and EP Guilty Pleasure with the label. But less than a year later, the US reality star is no longer working with Columbia Records and released her latest song Bulletproof independently. Elsewhere, The Sun reported on Friday that JoJo and Love Island star Chris have been in talks with ITV bosses about their own reality TV show, with it being lined up to air on ITV2 later in the year. Elsewhere, The Sun reported on Friday that JoJo and Love Island star Chris have been in talks with ITV bosses about their own reality TV show, with it being lined up to air on ITV2 later in the year. A source told the publication: 'It's still in the early stages but ITV really think they'd be amazing TV with their own show. 'Fans around the world are obsessed with their relationship and there are so many TikTok accounts devoted to their love story.' They added: 'Chris and JoJo are keen too, and while there is no deal signed yet, the talks have been really promising.' Before confirming their romance, JoJo and Chris played coy over their relationship status – despite numerous cosy public outings After forming a close bond in the Celebrity Big Brother house, JoJo finally confirmed earlier this month that she and Chris are officially an item and that she's started calling him her boyfriend. In an interview with Capital Radio, JoJo said: 'I'm sure it's no secret to people, I am in a lovely relationship with a sweet boy named Christopher Hughes.' She also gushed about her blossoming romance with Chris in an interview with The Guardian when asked whether things between them were still platonic. 'It's not platonic anymore, and it's been a beautiful development, a beautiful connection, and I'm absolutely head over heels for him and he's the same way,' she told them.
Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Katie Price's fans beg her 'please stop' after latest Instagram post
Katie Price caused concern when she rocked up on stage in Portsmouth on Saturday and now she's worried fans again as they beg her to stop having surgery The Pricey's fans have pleaded with her to stop going under the knife after her latest Instagram post. The glamour icon, 46, caused concern when she rocked up on stage in Portsmouth on Saturday for a Pride event, showcasing her tiny frame and gravity-defying Brazilian Butt Lift after she recently admitted she had lost weight because she 'wanted to'. Katie, who has admitted she suffers from body dysmorphia, has a legion of loyal fans, who have today told the mum-of-five they are worried about her following her latest social media post in which she flogs CBD oil. Telling her fans they can get a discount on the oil if they use her code, the star sports a low-cut vest, showcasing her collection of tattoos, assuring her audience "it really does work". However, many of the star's fans were more focused on the work she'd done to her face as they begged her to stop having surgery. One urged: "Katie, please stop mutilating yourself." Another asked: "What's happened to her face?" Meanwhile, a third said: "I really hope she will stop having more surgeries." However, others supported the star, including Katie's best pal, Kerry Katona. She replied: "Love seeing you getting amazing results babe @supremecbd is a life changer." It comes after Katie, who has had at least 16 boob jobs, three rhinoplasties and two facelifts, caused concern on Saturday when she performed at a Pride Event in Portsmouth, belting out her favourite songs on stage. Many fans were shocked by the star's tiny frame after the OnlyFans star admitted that she had lost weight on purpose. Revealing that she had lost weight because she wanted to, she said on Rob Moore's Disruptors podcast: "Yes I've lost weight. Yes that what I've wanted to do, I've wanted to lose weight." Explaining why she felt she needed to drop a dress size, she continued: "Because the past three, four years ago when I broke my feet and I was in a wheelchair for 10 months because they said I'd never walk again, and obviously you put weight on being in a wheelchair. "And then I did all the IVF stuff, that also puts on weight. So yeah I did put on weight and I hated it, I felt uncomfortable and it wasn't me. 'Now I've gone back, now the IVF that's all come out, and I'm more active because I could do more because of my feet, and I'm horse riding again, then naturally, I'm going back athletic again.' Get Katie Price updates straight to your WhatsApp! As Katie Price hits the headlines again, the Mirror has launched its very own Celebs WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news from the world of showbiz. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Katie has worried followers after showcasing her noticeably slimmer appearance on social media, with many expressing concern for her well-being. Since her transformation, she's been questioned about whether she's been using Ozempic injections or similar treatments to achieve her appearance, which she has repeatedly denied. The Mucky Mansions star insists her slim physique is down to a balanced diet and exercise - but many fans aren't buying it.
