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Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Our Yorkshire Farm star suffers 'disastrous setback' after romance admission
Reuben Owen gave a major relationship update to the Mirror about his romance with Jess Ellwood, however he suffered a 'disastrous setback' on the latest episode Our Yorkshire Farm's Reuben Owen suffered a major issue after giving an update on his love life. The son of Amanda and Clive Owen has been keeping fans up to date with life in the Yorkshire Dales thanks to his own spin-off show. However, in the most recent episode of Reuben Owen: Life In The Dales, he was hit by a "disastrous setback". Reuben headed to Whitby with his pals and girlfriend Jessica Ellwood to celebrate his 21st birthday. They made sure to head to the seaside town in style as they hopped on their tractors for the 100-mile trip, but things didn't go to plan. On the first day of their journey, Reuben's tractor started leaking. It took a turn for the worst the following day as the vintage vehicle broke down while trying to make its way up a hill. "It's not gone well for the old lass, I think this could be her final...," a devastated Reuben shared. His pal Tommy rushed in to help as he said: "I hope not! You might've killed it on its first run out. She was a good tractor." The voiceover for the programme explained: "It's a disastrous set back on day two, at this rate, Ruben's chances of making it to his own beach birthday party are looking slim." They managed to get on the move once again, yet unfortunately for Reuben it didn't last long. The tractor had to be towed up a hill as Jess quipped: "It's really, really struggling, is Reuben's tractor." The voiceover added: "At this rate, chops on the beach tomorrow for Reuben are looking increasingly unlikely." A flustered Reuben said: "I don't know what's wrong with it! The water pump can't keep up." Despite the many problems they faced on the journey, they managed to make it all the way to the coast on their tractors. The stressful journey comes as Reuben gave a rare relationship update to the Mirror. He explained famous mum Amanda is fond of his girlfriend Jess and how they are planning to take a big next step together. 'Mum and Jess get on well, they talk about sheep together,' revealed Reuben. 'They all approve and they all get along really well.' One day Reuben dreams of owning a farm where there'll be space for his machinery, alongside Jessica's flock. 'We're just waiting for something to come up,' Reuben told us. 'I've got to try and get a nice place, get a bit of a farm somewhere one day. It would be ideal to have a farm where I can park my diggers and she can have her sheep and cows.' While marriage and children isn't on the cards just yet, Reuben is keen to get there 'eventually'. But he's not sure he wants nine children like his parents Amanda and Clive. Reuben admitted: 'I don't think I fancy nine of them, I don't fancy nine at all. We'll have to wait and see.'
Edinburgh Live
19 hours ago
- Automotive
- Edinburgh Live
Amanda Owen's son Reuben's 'disastrous setback' during big birthday celebrations
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Reuben Owen's latest instalment of Channel 5's 'Life in the Dales' took a dramatic turn as the young entrepreneur encountered unforeseen difficulties during a special outing. The episode saw Reuben and his pals embarking on an adventurous journey to celebrate his 21st birthday with a coastal trip. Setting out from Swaledale for Whitby, the group commenced their 100-mile journey on vintage tractors, eagerly anticipating beach festivities. But their plans hit a snag when Reuben's 60 year old tractor began to overheat and leak water on one of Britain's steepest roads, necessitating roadside assistance from a friend. Reflecting on the issue, Reuben said: "It's not gone well for the old lass, I think this could be her final-" but hesitated to finish, reluctant to concede defeat, while his mate Tommy chimed in: "I hope not! You might've killed it on its first run out. She was a good tractor.", reports the Manchester Evening News. The narrator highlighted the severity of the situation: "It's a disastrous set back on day two, at this rate, Ruben's chances of making it to his own beach birthday party are looking slim." Following Tommy's help in towing the tractor uphill, they convened in a car park to cool down the engine once more, as reported by Leeds Live. Despite the hiccup, they managed to get the tractor back in working order and continued their trek to Whitby, though further challenges lay ahead on their path. During a segment of the show, Reuben and Tommy encountered an oil leak due to a defective head gasket. Commenting on the issue, the Channel 5 star said: "That is not good, we're so close to the end as well." Despite this setback, Reuben and Tommy were able to fix the head gasket in the car park of a local pub, with Jessica, Reuben's girlfriend, lending a hand. After navigating through various challenges, the group celebrated their success upon reaching Whitby, where they relished driving their tractors on the beach and topped off the adventure with some fish and chips. Yet, Reuben faced one final surprise when Jessica presented him with a cake adorned with his image, prompting him to exclaim: "What an awful picture!".
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
Brits urged to put a towel in their freezer today before the school run
While Brits in various parts of the country prepare for another scorcher of a day today, a savvy mum of three has advised fellow parents to pop a towel in the freezer Many Brits are in for another scorcher today, with the mercury set to rise to 36C in some parts of the country. While many will be thrilled to be basking in temperatures that are hotter than Barbados, others will be struggling to get into the holiday spirit. Navigating a heatwave in a country more equipped for rain and grey skies can be a challenge, particularly for those already struggling with illnesses or other vulnerabilities. Parents also face a number of hurdles when it comes to making sure summer fun is enjoyed safely. It's well known that children, whose bodies are less efficient at regulating temperature, are more susceptible to the potential side effects of extreme hot weather, including dehydration and exhaustion. With this in mind, parenting expert Harriet Shearsmith has shared the hack she uses for keeping her own kids cool in soaring temperatures. READ MORE: Six major UK weather warnings issued for 36C heatwave as temperatures higher than Barbados In a post penned for her much-loved blog Toby & Roo, Harriet, who is mum to Reuben, Tobias and Edith, revealed that she makes sure to have an 'ice towel' to hand, which works wonders when her little ones are struggling. She simply takes one of her towels from the bathroom cupboard and creates her own DIY cooling hack. Advising how her followers could follow suit, Harriet, who wrote the parenting book Mummin' It, wrote: "I've actually just made one of these and whacked it in the freezer for when the kids come home, as I know Reuben is going to be finding it tough. "It's exactly as it sounds – put a towel in cool water, wring it out until it's damp and then put it in the freezer – keep repeating. Drape over shoulders for a cooling effect, or hold against your head. This is also a good one if you're feeling sick, to be honest." The savvy mum of three also shared her go-to bedtime hack, which has previously been tried and tested by Mirror writers - freezing your hot water bottle. Turning this traditionally warm and cosy item on its head, Harriet revealed: "Yup, freeze a hot water bottle and take it to bed with you to help you sleep, or even just hold it against yourself on the sofa – but make sure you put it back in its cover or it might well freeze burn your skin! I've also seen this used inside pillow cases to try and keep a bit of cool, or to rest feet on!" This comes as the Met Office forecasts intense heat across southern and eastern parts of England today (Tuesday, July 1) after the last day of June saw baking highs of 33C. A number of areas across the regions will once again pass above 30C as a heatwave continues, with more changeable conditions expected across the rest of the UK. Meanwhile, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber heat health alerts for Yorkshire and the Humber, the East Midlands, the West Midlands, the East of England, London, the South East and the South West, which have been extended until 9 am, Wednesday, July 2. Those in the North West have also been given a yellow heat health alert, which has been extended to the same time.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Reuben Owen shares exciting milestone in romance with new girlfriend
They faced an early blip but Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen and his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood want to move their relationship to the next level They're only 21 but Reuben Owen and his girlfriend Jessica Ellwood are on the path to becoming one of telly's new power couples after thrilling fans with their sweet relationship. Channel 5 show, Reuben Owen: Life In The Dales, has charted Reuben's fledgling relationship with new girlfriend Jessica, a Yorkshire shepherdess who has more than a little in common with his famous mum Amanda Owen. 'Mum and Jess get on well, they talk about sheep together,' reveals Reuben, who fans saw grow up on his family's TV show Our Yorkshire Farm. 'They all approve and they all get along really well.' Fans of the show have taken Jessica to heart after watching her help Reuben fix potholes and quarry stone, in return for his help catching wayward ewes and bottle feeding lambs. But their 10-month romance almost never got off the ground with Reuben losing his wallet the day before their first date after having agonised about asking Jessica out. 'It took me a while to ask her out, I wasn't that brave but I just asked her one night,' Reuben shares. 'We went out for some tea one night and I'd lost my wallet and she had to pay for my dinner!' Luckily the missing wallet didn't take the shine off the evening, and before long Reuben and Jessica fell in love. 'She bought my tea but I've made up for it since then. She's brilliant,' Reuben says. 'She's an absolute star.' Viewers have so far watched the pair immerse themselves in each other's world and take on all the challenges thrown at them. 'We just work together really well and it doesn't matter what we're on, whether it's driving the digger, or with the sheep, we just get on with it,' Reuben says. 'This weekend we've been away on a job moving a lot of soil and she just comes and just gets along with it. She's never beaten. No matter what, she gets on it. If there are any problems, she can find a way around it.' Joining a reality show is a big decision and although they'd only been together a few months when filming began, Reuben knew asking her to be on the show with him was the right choice. 'She was working on a lot of jobs with us and I thought it would be nice for her to be on and I just want people to see how lovely she is,' Reuben says. 'She's just such a great character and such a lovely person.' It's not just Jessica's personality that made her perfect for the show, she's also a farming expert after growing up on Brough Castle Farm, helping out her mum and dad for as long as she can remember. 'She's got an incredible knowledge of farming and machinery,' Reuben says. 'I don't think there'll be anyone that can beat her on farming knowledge.' On top of that, Jessica is also a beauty. 'She's absolutely stunning,' says Reuben. 'She looks great when she's all smartened up when we go out and she looks lovely when she is working with me. She is just really pretty.' One day Reuben dreams of owning a farm where there'll be space for his machinery, alongside Jessica's flock. 'We're just waiting for something to come up,' Reuben says. 'I've got to try and get a nice place, get a bit of a farm somewhere one day. It would be ideal to have a farm where I can park my diggers and she can have her sheep and cows.' Marriage and children isn't on the cards just yet, but Reuben is keen to get there 'eventually'. But he's not sure he wants nine children like his parents Amanda and Clive. Reuben laughs, 'I don't think I fancy nine of them, I don't fancy nine at all. We'll have to wait and see.' The show has made Reuben a household name, but it doesn't mean he fancies swapping his hard hat for celebrity glitz. And if a casting director from Strictly came calling he'd give them short shrift. 'No chance!' Reuben says. 'I don't plan on going on there. That's not for me, I'll stick to what I know, diggers and farming, I'm not bothered about Strictly Come Dancing.'
Boston Globe
6 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Colleges face challenges as states attack tenure
At least 11 states, including seven since the start of this year, have imposed new levels of review for tenured faculty, made it easier to fire them or proposed banning tenure altogether. Almost all have Republican-controlled legislatures or have seen lawmakers question what is being taught on campuses. This comes at the same time as, but has gotten less attention than, the Trump administration's higher education funding cuts and investigations into colleges and universities. Advertisement 'It's the flip side of the same assault,' said Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, or AFT, which Unlike nontenured faculty, who can be dismissed or not reappointed, tenured faculty have more protections — including from being demoted or fired for what they think or say. Advertisement Without tenure, 'If you pursue the truth in ways that are uncomfortable for donors, for students, for trustees, for the state legislature, then you'll lose your job,' said Mark Criley, senior program officer for academic freedom, tenure and governance at the faculty union the American Association of University Professors, or AAUP. Even before the second Trump administration and this wave of tenure challenges, 45 percent of faculty members said they Most backers of curtailing tenure say they're not doing it for ideological reasons. They say they're trying to lower costs for taxpayers and consumers by removing faculty whose productivity is low. The goal is 'getting rid of professors who are not pulling their weight,' said Nebraska state Sen. Loren Lippincott, a Republican and sponsor of a proposal to He hears stories 'of professors that have tenure bragging about how little they work, how little they put in or how few hours they show up to teach classes,' Lippincott said at In other states, however, curbs on tenure have been linked directly or indirectly to faculty political views. Advertisement An Ohio bill passed in late March will Over the governor's veto, the Republican-dominated Kentucky General Assembly in March passed a bill Sponsors said the measure will uphold performance standards, but Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, contended in his veto message that it After faculty at the University of Texas at Austin signed A legislative proposal in Texas the following year failed to eliminate tenure, but broadened Advertisement In Indiana, a measure added to This follows a law passed last year in Indiana requiring reviews of tenured faculty and Arkansas legislators passed a law in March allowing university administrators to call for There have been earlier attempts Advertisement Tenure The move was largely a response to firings around that time of university and college faculty for teaching the theory of evolution, said Reuben, the Harvard historian. 'Faculty had to be able to have the freedom to ask questions, and they could not be tied down to any sort of intellectual test imposed by church dogma or political parties,' Reuben said. Momentum for removing this protection comes against a backdrop of falling trust in colleges and universities and of the people who work at them. Only about a third of Americans have 'a great deal' or 'a lot' of Only a little more than a third of Republicans believe university professors Advertisement 'This level of attack couldn't gain the kind of momentum it has without the declining public support for higher education,' Reuben said. 'It couldn't have happened to this magnitude before, because there was a general sense that higher education was good for society.' In Hawai'i, it was a fiscally conservative Democrat, state Sen. Donna Mercado Kim, who pushed, beginning in 2022, for tenure to be banned for University of Hawai'i faculty who do research and other jobs besides teaching, such as providing student support. Although she did not respond to repeated requests for comment, Kim has written that the effort was a way to make sure taxpayer and student tuition money given to the university After hundreds of faculty protested, she agreed to a compromise under which the university has set up a task force to study its tenure procedures. 'To me, it's about the Senate wanting control over the university,' said Christian Fern, executive director of the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, or UHPA, the faculty union. 'Being able to teach without political retribution — which rings really loudly right now — do you want to have a faculty member able to teach what they learned in their research, even if it's politically incorrect?' Fern asked. 'I think yes.' Karla Hayashi, president of the board of the UHPA and a former lecturer and English composition professor who now runs a tutoring center at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo, said she expects more attempts to weaken tenure. Hayashi sees them as an extension of political pressure that starts at the federal level. 'If I take away your tenure, then you're dependent on doing what I want you to do to earn your living,' she said. Contrary to arguments from critics, tenure 'is not a job for life,' Criley, of the AAUP, said. 'It's a guarantee that you'll only be dismissed for cause when a case can be made that you're not fit for your professional duties — that you're negligent, incompetent or guilty of some sort of misconduct that violates professional ethics.' Not all faculty agree that tenure is fine the way it is. 'If your main goal is job security, I don't think you're going to be that adventuresome of a professor,' said Jim Wetherbe, a professor in the business department at Texas Tech University and a longtime Academic freedom at public universities is already protected by the First Amendment, Wetherbe has argued. But Weingarten, the AFT head, said the immediate worry is that what faculty can say or teach will be narrowed. 'The right wing keeps talking about free speech, free speech, free speech, and an attack on tenure is an attack on free speech,' she said. 'It's basically an attempt to create compliance.' This story about was produced by , a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for our . Listen to our .
