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  • Only Fools and Horses Musical stars ‘visibly upset’ after vile racist abuse from audience member

    Only Fools and Horses Musical stars ‘visibly upset’ after vile racist abuse from audience member

    The cast of Only Fools And Horses: The Musical were reportedly subjected to vile racist abuse from an audience member.

    It comes as the hit musical took to the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith, West London. It’s said members of the cast, including Bradley John and Gloria Acquaah-Harrison, who play lorry driver Denzil Tulser and Mrs Obooko, were targeted by with the disgusting heckling on Friday evening.

    Sources say some of the show’s stars were left “visibly upset” by the incident, which prompted stage show bosses to issue a statement online to condemn the actions. The statement read: “Here at Only Fools and Horses The Musical we always act with respect and kindness towards ourselves and others. We do expect our audiences to do the same.”

    There was reportedly racist abuse at a show of the Only Fools and Horses musical
    There was reportedly racist abuse at a show of the Only Fools and Horses musical 
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    It continued: “Any unkind comments, bullying, discrimination or any form of abuse towards our cast or company members will not be tolerated by the producers or theatres. We expect respect on and off stage.

    “We are committed to working closely with the venue teams to ensure that our cast, company and audiences embrace an environment of respect, inclusivity and safety.”

    A source who witnessed the abuse told the Sun: “It was a rowdy crowd, with everyone in the Christmas spirit. But this idiot spoiled the performance for those in ear shot. Security were unable to identify the culprit and eject them.”

    Katie Paine, Amanda Coutts, Gloria Acquaah-Harrison, Vinnie Jones, Georgina Hagen, and Nicola Munns
    Katie Paine, Amanda Coutts, Gloria Acquaah-Harrison, Vinnie Jones, Georgina Hagen, and Nicola Munns 
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    Another added that “cast members were visibly upset” by what was going on. “They couldn’t believe what they were hearing,” they said.

    The show stars Paul Whitehouse as Grandad, while it has been guest starring Vinnie Jones during it’s three-week run at the venue.

    Last week, Sir David Jason attended the gala performance of the Only Fools and Horses The Musical in London and reminisced about his old friends. The 84-year-old icon, who was best known for his role as Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter on the BBC sitcom between 1981 and 1991 along with a few Christmas specials, said the entire performance was a ‘memory’ for him.

    After the show ended, he said: “It’s very, very good. What I did like about it was so much of the original script was used and they did it so well that sometimes it took me by surprise. The whole show was a memory for me of the whole thing – the script, the characters. It was lovely to see them all and everybody was working so well together, very much like we did.”

    He sighed before confessing he thought he was going to ‘cry’ as he was touched by the entire production. He added: “I’m going to have a boo now. I’m so moved.”

  • Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit: ‘It’s as horrifying as it is destructive’

    Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit: ‘It’s as horrifying as it is destructive’

    Amber Heard has broken her silence on the sexual harassment lawsuit Blake Lively filed against her It Ends with Us co-star, Justin Baldoni.

    The pair were cast as leads in the film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel by the same name. Despite their initial mutual admiration in interviews, rumors of a fallout surfaced around the film’s release. Both Blake, 37, and Justin, 40, declined to promote the film together, opting for separate red carpet photos and interviews.Blake has since shocked Hollywood by filing a sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin, alleging inappropriate behavior towards her and other cast and crew members. Justin is reportedly employing PR manager Melissa Nathan, who represented Johnny Depp during his defamation trial with Amber, which resulted in Depp being awarded $10million in compensatory damages and an additional $5million in punitive damages.

    The pregnant actress, currently residing in Spain, shared her perspective with NBC News, noting: “Social media is the absolute personification of the classic saying ‘A lie travels halfway around the world before truth can get its boots on.’ I saw this firsthand and up close. It’s as horrifying as it is destructive.”

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    Blake Lively is suing her co-star Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment 
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    In the lawsuit, Blake claims he allowed his “friends” to watch her film certain sex scenes and added unapproved sexual scenes to the film.

    Justin, a married father of two, has refuted these allegations, labeling the lawsuit a “desperate attempt to ‘fix’ her negative reputation” following backlash over Blake’s own conduct. The actress previously accused the film’s director of sexual harassment, creating a hostile work environment, and attempting to smear her reputation through a targeted social media campaign in an undated complaint submitted to the California Civil Rights Department.

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    Amber Heard has spoken on the ongoing drama 
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    Blake had been embroiled in controversy over the promotion of her movie, receiving criticism from fans who deemed her “tone deaf” for overlooking the film’s deeper themes of domestic abuse. In a widely shared social media post, she encouraged her followers: “Grab your friends, wear your florals, and head out to see it” a statement that some argued trivialized the film’s serious content.

    Amidst the fallout, there were concerns for Blake’s future in the industry. An insider confided to Daily Mail in August: “Blake is definitely saddened by the hate she is getting and is trying not to let it affect her, but it is.”

    The insider continued, explaining Blake’s disappointment and fears: “She thought this was her moment to shine, but is now looking at it like the end of her career. She’s fearing no one will want to work with her after this. She really wants to continue producing and directing and acting, but she knows she needs to take a step back for a minute to reassess the future.”

  • Woman declares her made-up name is ‘queen of all tragedies’ and vows to change it

    Woman declares her made-up name is ‘queen of all tragedies’ and vows to change it

    A teenager is desperate to change her name because of its unusual spelling.

    Deciding on a name for a new-born baby is a pressured decision; you’ve got to find something both parents agree on, it’s got to suit a sweet little baby, and it also has to grow up with them into adulthood.

    In recent years, some parents’ desire to choose something “unique” for their child often leads to invented and overly complex spellings of already established names, despite the pronunciation remaining the same and therefore nullifying the “unique” aspect they crave.

    This appears to be the case for one 18-year-old girl whose name is Jennifer, only it’s spelled ‘Giniphyr’. On Reddit, she shared her story under a post titled “My name is like the queen of all tragedeighs”. The butchered spelling of the word ‘tragedy’ is a comedic and popular online nod to the tactic some parents take when adding extra letters or syllables to their child’s name in a bid to make it different.

    The teen explained: “I’ve always hated my birth name so much, so I grew up with the nickname, Gigi. Nowadays, I go by a ‘nickname of my nickname’ and everyone just calls me G.

    “I just turned 18 last month, so I plan on getting my name legally changed soon. Preferably something that also starts with the letter G.”

    In the comments section, people shared their thoughts, as well as their tips for what name she ought to choose. One person simply quipped: “My condolences”.

    Another said: “The first thing that came to my mind was also Georgia. Oh, Georgiana, if you like Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice!”

    A third commented: “God, 18 years of being a tragedeigh. Baby-naming started going the hell off the deep end in the early 2000s when I was in my early 20s. It was noticeably bad, but we didn’t have big communities to talk about it online yet.”

    Someone else replied: “It was earlyish 2000s when the Justin or Jason, and Isabel or Olivia were popular. The ‘creative’ spellings of some of those names made me wince but Auliviya took the cake in about 2012.”

    When asked about her relationship with her parents, G replied: “I used to complain all the time to them about my name and how I wanted a new name, but they just kept telling me that it’s ‘special’ and ‘unique’. Currently, my mom doesn’t want me to get my name legally changed because it’s sentimental to her, but I think I’m gonna change it anyways.”

    To change your name in the UK, you need to obtain a deed poll, which is a legal document that proves a change of name. You can change any part of your name, add or remove names and hyphens, or change the spelling.

    If you’re aged 16 or over, you can make an ‘unenrolled’ deed poll yourself. You can also apply for an ‘enrolled’ deed poll, which means the new name will be on public record.

  • Heart surgery is Christmas miracle for desperately sick baby who had cardiac arrest

    Heart surgery is Christmas miracle for desperately sick baby who had cardiac arrest

    The parents of a desperately ill baby girl told how Christmas ‘had come early’ after a heart op gave her a vital lifeline.

    Penelope Greathead needed a mechanical Berlin heart fitted after suffering a cardiac arrest. She has dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition which enlarges the heart, and ultimately will need a heart transplant.

    Her worried mum Hollie Suff, 33, and dad Jordan Greathead, 34, were told there was no bed available at either of the two UK specialist centres able to fit the Berlin heart as she clung to life at Leeds Children’s Hospital.

    But they travelled to London’s Great Ormond Street (GOSH) after the Mirror highlighted their plight last week. Fourteen-month-old Penelope was fitted with the mechanical device to keep her alive on Dec 20th.

    Fourteen-month-old Penelope Greathead suffered a cardiac arrest
    Fourteen-month-old Penelope Greathead suffered a cardiac arrest

    Jordan, a Colour Sgt with the Yorkshire Regiment, said: “It has taken a long time to get here, but it is a step in the right direction. We know it is going to be a long road ahead now. The operation took six and a half hours.

    “We went for a walk around London to keep ourselves busy. Our next big challenge will be to wean her off the sedation. She is asleep most of the time but sees us when she wakes for short periods.”

    He added: “I like to think our story started a conversation. We were anxious that we did not appear angry. We did not have a bad word to say about the NHS. The doctors and nurses do an unbelievable job. We were put in a position where there was nothing we could do but raise awareness.”

    Penelope had previously been on life support in Leeds, before a bed was found for her in London
    Penelope had previously been on life support in Leeds, before a bed was found for her in London
    Penelope had previously been on life support in Leeds, before a bed was found for her in London. The couple received £130,000 in donations to have the Berlin heart fitted privately abroad, after posting about Penelope’s urgent need for help.

    That money will now go to Penelope’s Little Heart Foundation, which they will set up to help other families in the same situation. “We had so many messages from people all over the world and we’re immensely touched,” added Jordan.

    Penelope could be on the waiting list for up to two years and will now stay in Great Ormond Street. An NHS spokesperson described it as an ‘incredibly difficult situation’ for the families, adding: “The expert capacity to support children who are eligible for heart transplants is inextricably linked to the availability of organs following the tragic loss of another child’s life.

    Penelope could be on the waiting list for up to two years and will now stay in Great Ormond Street“It remains an extremely challenging decision for families to make the life-saving choice to donate their child’s organs following an unimaginable loss. Any child waiting for a heart transplant is assessed individually and prioritised on the basis of clinical need.”

    Penelope was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at 16 days old after suffering a chest infection. Rushed from Scarborough A&E to Leeds, she was stabilised on medication there until the cardiac arrest.

    The Dept of Health and Social Care said: “This government inherited a broken NHS and it is totally unacceptable that people, including young children like Penelope, cannot access the care they need, when they need it.

    “The £26bn provided for the NHS at the Budget means we can drive improvements across the health service. As part of our 10 Year Health Plan, we’re investing in cutting-edge, specialist technologies to improve access to treatment and drive down waiting times.”

    Penelope’s parents urged people to join the organ donor register. Visit

  • ‘We live in Southport – one thing gives us hope after three girls killed in horror tragedy’

    ‘We live in Southport – one thing gives us hope after three girls killed in horror tragedy’

    Along the streets of Southport, there are few hints left of the tragedy which ripped through the town and sent shockwaves across the nation just months ago.

    The floral tributes, teddy bears, balloons and cards have all been removed at the request of the families of the three little girls killed in a horrific attack on a children’s dance party. Many of the houses and shops which were looted and vandalised in the subsequent riots have been repaired and reopened.

    And now just the odd pink ribbon adorns a door or gate in tribute to Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, who all died in the mass stabbing.

    Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine
    Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine 
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    For those who survived, life will never be the same, including dance teacher Leanne Lucas, who was stabbed in the neck, back and arms as she tried to shield two of her students. But brave Leanne, 35, has called on communities to come together and recently told a vigil against male violence that ‘courage will outshine fear’.

    Speaking for the first time publicly since the ordeal, Leanne told crowds at the vigil in Liverpool last month: “The guilt, shame and fear we can feel as women will be outshone by courage, fierceness and our ability to connect.” She added: “Raise your voice and share your stories. Often we don’t realise how powerful we are”

    Back in her hometown in Southport, the residents are doing all they can to pull together for the little victims of the attack, and make Christmas as magical as possible.

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    Leanne Lucas has spoken out for the first time 
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    Speaking about the decision to remove the floral tributes, Mark Foreman, from Southport Roundtable explains: “We are never ever going to forget what’s happened but our grieving process needs to start and its a constant reminder for the families – so a lot of the houses have removed them.”

    He added: “Even some of the families and local businesses on Hart Street are still coming to terms with it, still going into the same workplace and location where it happened. It’s still a tough time and it’s not going to get better until after the court date when there is some kind of finalisation… but its still going to be in people’s memories. It’s left a really bad taste for the world really to think that sleepy Southport has had something so horrific.”

    But with Christmas around the corner, the community is determined to ensure the festive period brings some much needed cheer and magic back to the town. Mark, who is close friends with one of the victims’ families is now helping to run the town’s annual Santa float by dressing up as Father Christmas and visiting every street in Southport.

    Mark Foreman has been dressing up as Santa for the town's annual Santa float in a bid to spread Christmas joy
    Mark Foreman has been dressing up as Santa for the town’s annual Santa float in a bid to spread Christmas joy 
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    “Some of the families involved we have actually seen on our route and they have been looking forward to seeing us, because it’s a tradition and it’s one of the highlights of the year for them. For us as a group and charity we are just doing whatever we can really to make people’s lives easier and smile. We are in contact with the families and we are all just trying to grieve, get on with things and make the best out of a horrific year. Next year, depending on how long the trial lasts is going to be a very rough time for all the families affected so we will do whatever we can to spread as many smiles and do as many nice community events as possible.”

    Mark was instrumental in setting up one of the first emergency fundraisers for the families affected in the attack, which has since raised nearly £100,000. It has already been used to provide cash support to the victim’s families, and plans are in the pipeline to give some of the remaining money to Alder Hey hospital, which treated many of the children.

    Southport is trying to rebuild ahead of Christmas
    Southport is trying to rebuild ahead of Christmas 
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    In January, Axel Rudakubana will go on trial accused of taking a kitchen blade to the Hart Space community centre and attacking men, women and children. As well as the three murdered little girls, ten others, including eight children, were all left critically injured. Rumours and false allegations about the suspect fuelled hatred on social media, prompting riots in Southport and then across the rest of the UK.

    Today Southport community mosque is still in the process of having new metal bars fitted to its windows to protect the building after it was held under siege by violent thugs during the chaos. But the following day the community turned out in force to return it to its former glory, after a brick wall was torn down, windows were smashed and rioters attempted to set the mosque ablaze.

    Imam Ibrahim Hussein has since invited residents of all religions to the mosque to learn more about its members and bring the community together. And in another show of resilience the community space where the attack happened has reopened its doors in a fresh location.

    Relocating to the White House, owner of the formerly known Hart Space, Jenie Scholes said the staff “remain heartbroken” and would “never forget” the events of July 31. Plans to build a permanent memorial for the slain little girls are also in the making according to the town’s Mayor, councillor June Burns.

    And Mark hopes to help organise an event for all the families next year to commemorate the little lives lost. Now though, the focus is just on trying to make people smile, no matter the weather as we join him on his evening shift dressed as Santa. He said: “Life stopped for months for us, but for us to get out there it’s that joy you see on people’s faces, they are thankful for getting out there in the cold and the wet and we will try our hardest to make people happier and prove that the evil that happened back in July doesn’t represent us and we are all in this together.”

  • King Charles’ Christmas speech breaks tradition with major move after cancer battle

    King Charles’ Christmas speech breaks tradition with major move after cancer battle

    The King’s traditional Christmas message will be delivered from the formal chapel of a hospital, in a nod to the monarch’s cancer hell this year.

    Millions will tune in on December 25 to hear the message, delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London – once part of the Middlesex Hospital. The message is the first in more than ten years since the Christmas message was not recorded in a royal home.

    The King, who has been fighting cancer this year, is said to have wanted a location to a link with healthcare. The annual address to the nation was filmed almost two weeks ago at the Fitzrovia Chapel, a former hospital chapel in Pearson Square, central London, The Telegraph reported.

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    The King will deliver his Christmas message from a former hospital chapel 
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    He wanted to give the annual broadcast a fresher, more modern feel, demonstrating his long-held desire to “reach out into communities rather than bringing them into him”, a royal source said. After a year beset by health woes, both for himself and other members of the royal family, as well as major flashpoints across Britain involving widespread riots, the King is expected to reflect on the key themes of healthcare and the power of community.

    The monarch will be expected to discuss the power of togetherness and unity, as well as having various religious references. A palace source said the speech would also “reflect on international, national and personal challenges and how they can be overcome by communities supporting one another”.

    The King decided on the location for his third annual speech, which will provoke much interest given its medical history, to give the broadcast a fresh and modern feel, it is understood. Charles was “absolutely enchanted” by its size, its “astonishing beauty” and rich history, it was reported.

    The King’s grandfather, George VI, laid the foundation stone when the hospital was rebuilt in 1928. The chapel, which features a golden mosaic ceiling over the nave, was built at the heart of the former Middlesex Hospital, offering a space for both staff and patients to reflect and find solace.

    It has been an extraordinary 12 months for the King and his family, facing many unprecedented challenges both as individuals and a collective. Charles and the Princess of Wales were hospitalised on the day in January this year, the King for an enlarged prostate and Kate for an abdominal surgery, while they were both diagnosed with cancer within days of each other weeks later.

    Princess Anne was also hospitalised after being knocked out by a horse, while the Queen has also been recovering from pneumonia in recent weeks. As palace aides continue to insist the monarch’s treatment is “moving in the right direction”, Charles is expected to deliver a message of hope through adversity, as he continues his treatment into next year while looking forward to returning to a full schedule of engagements at home and abroad.

    A new picture of the King taking part in the recording earlier this month will be released later today. The King and Queen are both at Sandringham where they are preparing to welcome 47 guests, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children, for the festive period.

    The King’s speech will be televised at 3pm on Christmas Day across television and radio.

  • Prince George’s Christmas list speaks volumes about his upbringing

    Prince George’s Christmas list speaks volumes about his upbringing

    The Royal Family embraces a blend of festivities at Sandringham Estate, where they uphold German traditions, such as opening presents on Christmas Eve. Despite their unique heritage, it appears that the likes of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis still revel in the delights of Father Christmas’s visit on Christmas Day.

    But what gifts do you get for the royals who seemingly have everything? Prince George’s wish list from 2017 might give us a clue, indicating that Royal desires aren’t so different after all. During a trip to Esplanade Park in Finland back in 2017, proud dad Prince William presented George’s Christmas list directly to Santa, showing that the four year old Royal simply hoped for a toy police car.

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    Prince George’s adorable Christmas wishlist shows fans he’s just like any other little boy when Santa comes to town 
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    Prince William met Santa Claus during a two-day visit to Finland in 2017A nostalgic photo of this moment has since resurfaced, capturing the hearts of Royal enthusiasts. Fans on social media have been vocal about young George’s refreshingly ordinary request. Comments ranged from one admirer saying: “I like a boy who knows his own mind. And I adore that the future king’s wants are so much like any other child’s,” reports OK!.

    To another jokingly remarking: “A dad who knows Santa personally, I wanted that! ” And yet another responded: “How lovely Prince William was for giving George’s letter to Father Christmas.”

    Prince George’s request for a police car showed he was following in the footsteps of his father, Prince William, who once had a different career aspiration. Despite being born into a life of royalty, William had considered a career as a policeman, inspired by a desire to protect his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

    George requested a police car for Christmas in a letter given to SantaAccording to Diana’s biographer Andrew Morton, William had expressed this ambition in a conversation with his mother and brother Harry. He wrote: “William and Harry were aware of their destiny. On one occasion, the boys were discussing their futures with Diana.

    “‘When I grow up I want to be a policeman and look after you Mummy,’ said William. Quick as a flash Harry replied, with a note of triumph in his voice, ‘Oh no you can’t, you’ve got to be king’,” Andrew continued.

    Years later, William revealed that George had developed a similar fascination with the police. At a reception at Kensington Palace, Police Commissioner Jayne Richardson mentioned the need for more officers in the area, joking: “We are recruiting, actually, so if George and Charlotte are keen?” William chuckled and replied: “[George] is obsessed, actually, by the police… cars, toys, everything.”

  • Mum-of-two, 30, dies just days after hospital staff make huge paracetamol mistake

    Mum-of-two, 30, dies just days after hospital staff make huge paracetamol mistake

    A mum who weighed just six stone was given “staggered overdoses” of paracetamol by hospital staff – and died from sepsis and multi-organ failure days later.

    Mum-of-two Laura Higginson, from Widnes, Cheshire, was admitted to Whiston Hospital with suspected pneumonia on April 5 2017, and was given the staggered overdoses of paracetamol across a number of days before medics realised their mistake. A month-long inquest heard how the 30-year-old, who was 5ft1 inches tall and weighed 6st, was given doses too high for a woman of her size

    The evidence was unable to determine that the overdoses contributed to Laura’s death from sepsis on April 19, Coroner Simon Holder said. Handing down a narrative conclusion, he said: “On the evidence I have heard, from April 5 to April 7 Laura Higginson was administered excess staggered doses of paracetamol while a patient at Whiston Hospital. It has not been proven, on the balance of probabilities, that this contributed to her death days later.”

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    Laura was given multiple paracetamol doses which were too high for her weight 
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    Laura arrived at the hospital on April 5 and she given three 1g doses of paracetamol through an intravenous tube. The same doses were adminstered on April 6, and on April 7 she was given a final 500mg dose before medics realised they had made a mistake and administered an antidote, the Echo reports.

    On April 7, Laura’s condition rapidly deteriorated and she was rushed into ICU, where she was placed in an induced coma the following day. Her condition continued to worsen, and on April 18 her husband Anthony and children Steven, nine, and Evelyn, seven, were called to the hospital to say their goodbyes. She died the following day on April 19 2017, with her cause of death being multi-organ failure with sepsis, cirrhosis and pancreatitis.

    The hospital had admitted administering Laura too much paracetamol but said they immediately gave her an antidote and that it had not caused her death. Mr Holder rejected both the hospital trust’s request for a conclusion of death by natural causes as well as the family’s for neglect.

    He said: “I have heard the (Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS) Trust’s submission that a conclusion of natural causes would be appropriate. That is rejected.Laura and her husband Anthony hug and pose for a picture at a dinner table

    “I also cannot accept the family’s submission that neglect be recorded as a finding. I must explain… that neglect in coronial law is quite different. The definition of neglect in this context means a gross failure to provide adequate nourishment or liquid, or provide or procure basic medical attention or shelter or warmth for someone in a dependent position.

    “I cannot find that the failures by the Trust amounted to a gross failure to provide the basics in medical care. The failures of care do have to be gross, and I don’t find that the failures here – that mistake of administering the paracetamol – amounts to a gross failure.”

    He did not write a regulation 28 report for the prevention of future deaths, as the court heard a number of safeguarding measures were put in place at the hospital since Laura’s death. But he said he would write a letter to the CQC, the independent regulator of health and social care in England, as Laura’s family were not aware of the paracetamol overdose until three months after she had died.

  • Tom Hanks sparks serious concern as fans spot ‘shaking hands’ on Saturday Night Live

    Tom Hanks sparks serious concern as fans spot ‘shaking hands’ on Saturday Night Live

    Fans of film icon Tom Hanks have shared their concerned for the actor’s health after he appeared unable to control his shaking hand during his appearance Saturday Night Live.

    The Forrest Gump legend, 68, joined others stars including Scarlett Johansson, Alec Baldwin, Paul Rudd, and John Mulaney on the programme as for Martin Short‘s induction into the show’s Five-Timers club. But during his monologue, some picked up Tom’s hands trembling as he spoke.

    A clip of the performance was posted on the show’s official Instagram account and it left a number of followers worried for the movie favourite, who revealed his type 2 diabetes diagnosis in 2013. One wrote: “Is Tom Hanks’ hand shaking?” while another responded: “I also noticed it!!! And now I am concerned.”

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    Tom revealed his type 2 diabetes diagnosis more than ten years ago 
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    A third person recalled when they noticed the issue on British TV. They wrote: “He was on The Graham Norton show a while back and I noticed it there too…” But someone else was quick to make the point: “Considering he’s almost 70! Yeah older people hands tends to shake a little.”

    Mirror Online have contacted Tom’s reps for comments. It comes two years after fans noticed his right hand shaking as he was was promoting Baz Luhrmann’s biopic of Elvis, in which he stars as the singer’s manager. The movie premiere was held in Sydney, Australia, where filming took place.

    Standing on the stage in front of an audience, Tom began: “There is no better place in the world to make a motion picture than right here on the Gold Coast. I’ve shot films in Morocco and Los Angeles and New York City and Seattle and in Berlin,” he continued, while holding the microphone in his right hand.

    “None of them have what the Gold Coast have, and what is that? Two words. None of those other cities have Dan Murphy. What a man, who I got to know quite well.” Tom’s hand was visibly shaking by this point, and he made an attempt for it to stop.

    The actor then placed his left hand underneath the microphone, before trying to switch hands completely. The award-winning Hollywood star concluded: “We had an absolutely magnificent time with you all. “There is something about the people and the place of the Gold Coast that makes everyone walk around with a confident look on their face.”

    In 2020, Tom revealed his “bone-crushing” battle with Covid. The Hollywood great and his wife Rita Wilson recovered from the deadly bug after they were struck down with it in March of that year. Appearing virtually on The Late Show, Tom explained that he experienced “very different” symptoms to his wife despite the pair both testing positive.

    The star said: “We had no idea how it could have happened, where it could have happened.” He added: “Every time I moved around I felt like something was cracking inside me,” he said, before adding that he also experienced “bone-crushing fatigue”. The father-of-four said he “had some body aches and was very fatigued”.

  • Bruce Willis embraces daughter in ultra rare family video after dementia diagnosis

    Bruce Willis embraces daughter in ultra rare family video after dementia diagnosis

    Bruce Willis was filmed giving his daughter Scout a loving embrace in a sweet moment shared on her social media.

    The Die Hard actor, 69, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) which had worsened over time to the point his family said he faced “challenges with communication”. The family has issued regular updates on Willis’ condition, confirming in March 2022 he had been diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder which affects communication abilities. Last year, his daughter Rumer confirmed Willis had received a “more specific” diagnosis of FTD.

    His health concerns led to the star retiring from acting, having appeared in more than 100 films in a illustrious career spanning more four decades. Bruce’s family have been sharing glimpses into their lives, with his children delighting fans with pictures of them bonding with their beloved dad.

    This month, Scout shared a few snaps from her December camera roll and wrote on her Instagram page: “Some December, and a formal announcement that I’m an actor now fyi.” One video showcased Bruce and Scout with their arms wrapped around each other as they hugged in the garden.

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    She shared a sweet clip of her and her dad, Bruce 
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    Bruce was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia 
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    Bruce wore comfortable black trousers and a warm grey sweater while Scout rocked baggy green trousers and a blue long-sleeved shirt. The actor is father to five daughters Rumer, 36, Scout, 32, and Tallulah, 30, with his ex-wife Demi Moore, 61, as well as Mabel Ray, 12, and Evelyn, 10, with wife Emma Heming Willis.

    Earlier this month, The Substance icon Demi shared an update on Bruce’s condition, writing: “Given the givens, he’s in a very stable place at the moment. I’ve shared this before, but I really mean this so sincerely, it’s so important for anybody who’s dealing with this to really meet them where they’re at, and from that place, there is such loving and joy.

    “I mean, obviously it’s very difficult, and it’s not what I would wish upon anyone and there is great loss, but there is also great beauty and gifts that can come out of it.” The Ghost star, who has three daughters with Willis, had spoken to British journalist Christiane Amanpour on US outlet CNN.

    FTD is an umbrella term for a group of dementias which mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for such things as personality, behaviour, language and speech, according to Dementia UK.