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BBC News
02-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Widdrington grandma gets dying wish to see horse for final time
The family of a dying woman whose final wish was to see a horse for the last time have thanked hospital staff for the "emotional" Charlton, from Widdrington, in Northumberland, had always loved animals but had a particular love for horses, her family 63-year-old spent five weeks on the palliative care ward at Wansbeck General Hospital before she died on 15 staff turned Mrs Charlton's dreams into a reality her face "lit up like a kid at Christmas", her family said. Mrs Charlton enjoyed riding and caring for horses, along with her two sons, Jamie and John staff heard that she would love to see a horse for the last time they were able to make her dream a reality. 'Dream fulfilled' One of the health care assistants caring for the grandmother-of-four had a relative who owned a horse, called Charlie. Teams on the ward then organised for Charlie to be brought to the Charlton's sons said: "It was a really nice memory for us to have. "We had horses when we were kids and you can tell her face was filled with absolute joy. "It was emotional for us as well to see her get that last wish."It was something for her to hold on to and gave her a chance to fulfil her dream." They added: "The care she received was outstanding. The staff made our mam feel happy, safe and comfortable."Mrs Charlton was able to stroke Charlie and feed it carrots during the Robinson, a staff nurse in palliative medicine, said: "When we say we will make something like this happen, we will do whatever it takes."As a team in palliative care, we always try to fulfil our patients' last wishes. It makes a huge difference to the patient and their families." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Former Premier League star who was rushed to hospital after having two strokes wins triumphant Wembley final
A new champion was also crowned in the FA Vase at Wembley earlier on The beautiful game Former Premier League star who was rushed to hospital after having two strokes wins triumphant Wembley final FORMER Premier League star Tommy Widdrington celebrated triumph at Wembley as his Aldershot Town side beat Spennymoor 3-0 in the FA Trophy final. Widdrington, 53, said there was "not a prouder person in the stadium" after three second-half goals from Jack Barham, Dan Ellison and Josh Barrett saw them secure victory. Advertisement 4 Aldershot Town FC lifted the FA Trophy for the first time in their history Credit: Getty 4 Former Southampton defender and Aldershot manager Tommy Widdrington suffered two strokes at the end of last year Credit: PA 4 Widdrington said there was 'no one in the stadium prouder' as he lifted the Cup with son, Theo Credit: Getty 4 Josh Barrett, one of three second-half goalscorers, said the team would 'party hard' Credit: Getty The ex-Southampton ace recovered from two strokes suffered at the end of last year to stand at the home of football and lift the Cup with the National League outfit, winning their first trophy since 2008. Widdrington told BBC Sport: "There is not a prouder person in this stadium, I'm very appreciative of the support I've had during my health problems and the people of Aldershot have been incredible. "To finish the year I had with this moment is great, this final is the best of the teams outside the top four divisions, it's no mean feat to win this. "I'm made up for the lads and Wembley is about winning, if you don't win it then it has to be the worst feeling in the world, the players have their names in the history books of the club, I'm delighted." Advertisement Goalscorer Barrett added to the broadcaster that the team would "party hard" and reserved special praise to the manager and the fans. He called on the owners to back Widdrington with some money to make them "a League Two team in no time". The 26-year-old said: "It's crazy, I can't believe these scenes. "We didn't really execute the game plan in the first half but in the second half we dominated, that finish was one I knew was coming, I always try things and that's who I am. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "The fans deserve this, give our manager some money and we will be a League Two team in no time, let's hope we can get back up that table next season. "I've loved every minutes of being here, the fans have accepted me and we're going to party tonight, party hard!" Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at Wembley Aldershot finished 16th in the National League this season. Advertisement Meanwhile, Whitstable Town came from behind to beat AFC Whyteleafe 2-1 in the FA Vase earlier on. It was the Southern Counties side's first ever time winning the trophy, with their previous best run in the competition being the fifth round in the 1996-97 season.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Former Premier League star who was rushed to hospital after having two strokes wins triumphant Wembley final
FORMER Premier League star Tommy Widdrington celebrated triumph at Wembley as his Aldershot Town side beat Spennymoor 3-0 in the FA Trophy final. Widdrington, 53, said there was "not a prouder person in the stadium" after three second-half goals from Jack Barham, Dan Ellison and Josh Barrett saw them secure victory. 4 Aldershot Town FC lifted the FA Trophy for the first time in their history Credit: Getty 4 Former Southampton defender and Aldershot manager Tommy Widdrington suffered two strokes at the end of last year Credit: PA 4 Widdrington said there was 'no one in the stadium prouder' as he lifted the Cup with son, Theo Credit: Getty 4 Josh Barrett, one of three second-half goalscorers, said the team would 'party hard' Credit: Getty The ex-Southampton ace recovered from two strokes suffered at the end of last year to stand at the home of football and lift the Cup with the National League outfit, winning their first trophy since 2008. Widdrington told BBC Sport: "There is not a prouder person in this stadium, I'm very appreciative of the support I've had during my health problems and the people of Aldershot have been incredible. "To finish the year I had with this moment is great, this final is the best of the teams outside the top four divisions, it's no mean feat to win this. "I'm made up for the lads and Wembley is about winning, if you don't win it then it has to be the worst feeling in the world, the players have their names in the history books of the club, I'm delighted." READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Goalscorer Barrett added to the broadcaster that the team would "party hard" and reserved special praise to the manager and the fans. He called on the owners to back Widdrington with some money to make them "a League Two team in no time". The 26-year-old said: "It's crazy, I can't believe these scenes. "We didn't really execute the game plan in the first half but in the second half we dominated, that finish was one I knew was coming, I always try things and that's who I am. Most read in Sport BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "The fans deserve this, give our manager some money and we will be a League Two team in no time, let's hope we can get back up that table next season. "I've loved every minutes of being here, the fans have accepted me and we're going to party tonight, party hard!" Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at Wembley Aldershot finished 16th in the National League this season. Meanwhile, Whitstable Town came from behind to beat AFC Whyteleafe 2-1 in the FA Vase earlier on. It was the Southern Counties side's first ever time winning the trophy, with their previous best run in the competition being the fifth round in the 1996-97 season.
