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Trisha Goddard gives update on terminal cancer diagnosis as star celebrates 68th birthday

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Trisha Godard, who was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, has shared her thoughts about turning 68.

Trisha Goddard has spoken about what it means for her to turn 68 while living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. The veteran broadcaster marked her birthday by posting a joyful video on social media, where she could be seen dancing and smiling to celebrate the milestone.

If dem ask me how it feels to be 68 today and also to live with metastatic breast cancer, Trisha captioned the video. Trisha proudly declared in the video, “I made it, despite the seriousness of my diagnosis”!

Fans praised her for remaining optimistic despite such a challenging medical condition. Happy 68th Birthday to a truly amazing, inspiring, and beautiful woman, yelled one follower. You and who you are are so proud of! You are a blessing, ” “

Love this energy, another said. Trisha and you have a wonderful Christmas! After first battling the disease in 2008, Trisha was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, also known as metastatic or stage four breast cancer, in 2023.

She has also discussed how to manage Raynaud’s syndrome, which causes numbness, pain, and skin color changes due to a condition that restricts blood flow to the fingers and toes.

Trisha is still receiving chemotherapy as a side effect of some cancer treatments, including Raynaud’s. Trisha went on to explain how frightened you can feel after being diagnosed with cancer in her birthday post.

She said, “Every time you look at the news and hear the words “Your cancer has come back,” your eye starts to become drawn to the words CANCER and TERMINAL, and you think that’s it.”

However, she added: “But scientists and the Medical world have re-classified metastatic cancer to being a LIFE LIMITING illness, for good reason.”

Trisha added that “new medicines, new treatments, and] new medical breakthroughs” are extending the life of those who have the illness.

Trisha also expressed gratitude to those who have supported her throughout her health struggles. Before praising her “fantastic oncology team and nurses” and her close friends, “who haven’t ghosted me,” she paid tribute to her “darling husband and kids.”

She continued, “Your kind words, laughter, and encouragement mean I celebrate you all, everyone,” adding that public messages have had a significant impact.

During her April appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, Trisha spoke frankly about the realities of her treatment, including the severe side effects of a drug that has helped stabilise her condition.

She stated that “my cancer count has decreased steadily, and this drug is working,” but that it is “one of the most vicious drugs to take.”

Before acknowledging that it was her last call at the rodeo drug, she listed constipation, muscle aches, and changes to her taste and vision.

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In recent months, Trisha has also shared updates about living with Raynaud’s syndrome, explaining that chemotherapy has made the condition worse but she has adapted by wearing gloves when driving and using napkins to help her hold cold drinks.

People living with cancer and their loved ones can receive private support from The Macmillan Support Line. If you need to talk, call us on 0808 808 0000.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals

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Numerous nations, including the Arab League, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the African Union (AU), are outraged over Israel’s formal recognition of Somaliland as a separate state.

Somaliland, a Horn of Africa region, became the first country to declare its independence from Somalia in 1991 and has fought for it for decades. Since taking office last year, it has been top priority for the country.

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Israel became the first nation to declare that it views Somaliland as an “independent and sovereign state” on Friday, adding that it was the first country to do so.

Somalia was pressured by the announcement to refer to the decision as a “deliberate attack” on its sovereignty that would threaten regional harmony.

The AU continental bloc criticized Israel’s decision in a statement released on Friday, and warned that it “could set a dangerous precedent with far-reaching implications for peace and stability across the continent.”

The AU Commission’s President, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, criticized “sorigiously” any initiative or action that seeks to recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, noting that the country is still a fundamental part of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

“Dangerous precedent”

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, the secretary-general of the Arab League, described Israel’s action as “a flagrant infringement of international law and a flagrant infringement of the state’s sovereignty.”

He warned that any attempt to impose unilateral recognitions would constitute an unacceptable interference in Somalia’s internal affairs and would set a dangerous precedent that would threaten regional and international stability.

The development “a grave violation of international law and a flagrant infringement” of Somalia’s sovereignty, according to the GCC.

In contrast to regional and international efforts to promote regional peace and security in the region, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said in a statement that “this recognition represents a dangerous precedent that will undermine the foundations of stability in the Horn of Africa region and open the door to further tensions and conflicts.”

The Somali national government and Somaliland should engage in dialogue, according to the European Union, which upholds Somalia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The ministers of Somalia, Egypt, Turkiye, and Djibouti also expressed their complete opposition to Israel’s recognition of the Somaliland region, stating: “The ministers reiterated their full support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Following a phone call between the two countries’ top diplomats on Friday, Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the statement.

Somalia demands that recognition be reversed.

Other nations that criticized Israel’s action included Qatar, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and China.

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland was also rejected by Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.

Somalia retaliated on Friday by demanding that Israel reconsider its decision to recognize Somaliland as independent, calling the action an “aggression that will never be tolerated.”

However, Somaliland leader Abdullahi praised Israel’s decision as a “historical moment” and claimed that it was the start of a “strategic partnership” in a post on X.

As world leaders weighed in, al-Shabab, a Somalia-based armed group, pledged on Saturday to fight any Israeli “to claim or use parts of Somaliland.”

The organization that has been fighting for decades in the area has declared in a statement, “We will not accept it, and we will fight against it.”

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, made additional comments.

Trump responded, “no,” when the New York Post newspaper inquired whether Washington intended to recognize Somaliland.

Bristol fight back to overcome feisty Newcastle

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The Prem.

Bristol (12) 36

Rees-Zammit 2, Moroni, Heward, Ravouvou, and Oghre Cons: Jordan 2, Williams, and

Newcastle (17) 27

The Red Bulls saw a chance to end their search for a Prem win slip through the fingers of Bristol Bears’ second-half strength as they defeated Newcastle 36-27.

With the victory, Bristol moves up to second place in the table ahead of the final weekend games, with scores from Matias Moroni, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Noah Heward, and Gabriel Oghre.

Newcastle had a try bonus point after an impressive Oli Spencer double, plus tries from Murray McCallum and Ollie Leatherbarrow, gave them a majority of the lead up until the 56-minute mark.

Red Bulls quickly defeated Bristol in a high-speed attacking game following a showing of promise in the first half of their six-day defeat by Bath. With two European Challenge Cup victories under their belt this month, they quickly came out, playing them at their own high-speed.

Spencer scored the winning goal with a winger scooping the ball off the ground and diving past Ravouvou to touch down with one hand in six minutes as McCallum completed a smooth passage of varied attacking play.

Bristol made a two-try conversion with two minutes remaining as Rees-Zammit had a chance to raise his arm in the air before diving over for the first try.

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When Leatherbarrow headed under the posts as Red Bulls surged further in numbers to make it 17-12, Newcastle still had the half’s final lead.

The visitors’ lead was 20-12 at the start of the second half when Brett Connon’s penalty, which quickly paid off as replacements Oghre and Heward exchanged passes for the latter.

Spencer added his second for Newcastle with a bonus-point score after Sammy Arnold made the line break, Alex Hearle slipped through two defenders, and Sammy Arnold added his second.

But Bristol’s new legs, led by a vicious Ellis Genge, made it three tries clear in ten minutes.

Our satisfaction came through at the end, according to the reaction.

Pat Lam, Bristol’s rugby director, told BBC Radio Bristol: “

“A hard-earned five points, well done to Newcastle, they really took it from us.” We made adjustments in the group, but we weren’t really getting front-foot ball. They slowed down our ball, but some quality did come through at the end.

With the six-day turnaround to Sale [on January 2,] and the addition of some of the boys who weren’t playing today, it’s good to get the five points.

We knew they would score the majority of their tries if they got in, so we talked about nothing and then we would score again and then we would let them in. We’ve got to take a look at ourselves, but some of the penalties we were initially penalized for were undoubtedly questionable.

Alan Dickens, the head coach of the Red Bulls of Newcastle, stated to BBC Radio Newcastle:

The concept of momentum was something we frequently discussed when playing this game.

“We had the momentum in the first half against Bath, but we lost it,” we said, “so we talked about how if we do lose it, how do we get it back?”

Bristol had a purple patch after scoring the fourth try in the second half, which was unfortunate because of how we managed to regain momentum toward the back end of the second half.

“Granted,” they admitted that a small amount of poor discipline led to a 20-minute red card that gave them possession and territory before Bristol could pressure them and not score again, resulting in a tighter conclusion.

Rees-Zammit, Heward, Moroni, Williams, Ravouvou, Jordan, Randall, Lahiff, Thacker, Chawatama, Taylor, Batley, Owen, Harding (c), Mata, and others.

Oghre, Genge, Halliwell, Rubiolo, Ivanishvili, Wolstenholme, Worsley, and Lane are the replacements.

Sin bin Kalaveti Ravouvou (77)

Red card 20 mins: Batley (66)

Newcastle: Grayson, Spencer, Hearle, Arnold, Obatoyinbo, Connon, Benitez Cruz, Brocklebank, McGuigan (c), McCallum, Usher, De Chaves, Gordon, Christie, De Chaves, De Chaves, Gordon, Christie, Leatherbarrow.

Fletcher, Hancock, Palframan, Baker, Mafi, Elliott, Hutchison, Chamberlain, and others.

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Saracens outmuscle Gloucester to end losing run

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The Prem.

Gloucester (14) 21

Byrne 3 tries: Thomas, Clark, Knight Cons:

Saracens (17) 30

At Kingsholm, Saracens defeated struggling Gloucester 30-21 to put an end to a run of three Prem defeats in a row. Theo McFarland scored twice.

Theo Dan and McFarland both had close-range finishes thanks to Sarries’ strong shooting, but Gloucester came back with two rebounds, one for Freddie Thomas and Arthur Clark.

At the break, only Owen Farrell’s penalty and Ivan van Zyl’s second put the visitors 13 points clear. McFarland’s second and Ivan van Zyl’s score followed.

Will Knight’s last-gasp score was too little, too late for the Cherry and Whites, as a result of a second Farrell penalty extended the lead.

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Within the first 20 minutes, Gloucester were already leading after Dan drove low over the line due to injury to outside center Will Butler and Ben Loader.

Tomos Williams, Cherry and Whites captain, revealed to Gloucester on Christmas Day that both the hosts and Gloucester will be missing and that he would make a profit from his participation in the competition.

Second rower Thomas slammed his way over after Sarries’ quick tap-penalty.

After some uncontrollable forward drives, McFarland quickly restored the lead, forcing himself to cross, before Williams once more sparkled with sublime skill just before the break.

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Gloucester came back within three points thanks to Ross Byrne’s excellent touchline conversion.

The Saracens forwards, however, increased the intensity with a matchwinning push at the start of the second half despite the wind’s strong influence following the turn.

Farrell jumped above a limping Williams and scored with a perfectly weighted crossfield kick to the right corner after working through 12 phases.

A quick back-of-the-hand offload in the tackle gave Van Zyl a straightforward finish moments later when Jamie George burst from a line-out drive.

Gloucester provided some thrilling moments as they searched for a way out, but the majority of the second half was spent being kept out of the red zone.

After suffering their fourth Prem defeat in five, Saracens had let a significant lead slip away at Exeter, but Farrell’s second penalty put his side three scores clear and out of the view.

Knight finally broke the Sarries’ resistance by showing good footwork and a nice sidestep to the finish in the left corner after the game had been finished and dusted.

The responses to “The opportunities were there”

Rugby director for Gloucester, George Skivington, stated to BBC Radio Gloucester:

“The game had unquestionable opportunities,” he said. We produced a lot of things that we didn’t take, which was the same as last week’s 45-14 defeat by Leicester.

They used the wind to play a solid game, not too flashy, and came away with a win.

“But yet again, a story similar to last week, even a two-on-one at the end with no one in front of us, which we did not manage to execute,” which is probably a good summary of our situation.

Gloucester: Loader, Butler, Atkinson, Thorley, Byrne, Williams (c), Ruskin, Innard, Fasagbon, Thomas, Clark, Venter, Ludlow, Clement, and others.

Knowles, Knight, Ford-Robinson, Jordan, Taylor, Austin, Knight, Hathaway, and Knight are the replacements.

Daly, Segun, Cinti, Tompkins, Malins, Farrell, Van Zyl (c), Carre, Dan, Street, Isiekwe, Tizard, McFarland, Onyeama-Christie, Willis, and others.

Replacements: George, Mawi, Tuimauga, Martin Gonzalez, Earl, Bracken, Burke, and Hartley.

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Olivia Attwood admits personal life was ‘garbage’ in 2025 amid divorce rumours and house move

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Although her professional life is going well, Olivia Attwood’s personal life this year was “waste,” and she looks forward to 2026 being more stable.

Olivia Attwood has spoken about her personal life in 2025 being “garbage” as she faced intense scrutiny over her marriage and a major house move.

While on Sunday Roast: The Podcast for a Christmas Day special, the 34-year-old TV personality opened up about the difficulties she has faced this year to her close friend and co-host Pete Wicks as they discussed their listeners’ resolutions for 2026.

Olivia stated that her career had been on track, but she made it clear that she couldn’t expect the same for other facets of her life. She continued, “I want to really get my s*** together in 2026,” adding, “I feel like I had a good work year.” I believe my personal life was a waste in 2026, so I’d like to find more of a balance.

Olivia immediately refrained from making jokes about Pete, 37, wanting to settle down in the next year. She has known him for more than eight years and joked that he is more likely to settle down in his mid-forties.

The friends first met on The Only Way Is Essex in 2017, and earlier this year they reunited professionally to host a KISS FM show together. In August, they sparked romance rumours when they were photographed cosying up to each other during a boat party in Ibiza.

Since then, both reality TV hosts have argued that there is only friendship between them. Olivia has been open to Bradley Dack’s relationship effects despite this being controversial.

She acknowledged that their relationship over the summer had a turbulent time during an episode of her podcast Olivia’s House. It’s not a secret, she said. We had a bad summer, and I believe there was conflict between us. A marriage that is ultimately difficult is a bad thing.

The presenter added that “the rumor mill was in full swing about us having a divorce and there were source quotes going out” and that she was aware of the gossip that was being circulated regarding her marriage.

She continued, “I’ve been pictured like, you know, with my mate from my radio show Pete Wicks…he [Bradley Dack] is already p***** off at me,” explaining the real reason Bradley wasn’t present when she attended red carpet events at the time.

“At that time, we really weren’t getting on very well. I didn’t like the idea of forcing photos out onto my Instagram to pretend we’re really happy when we weren’t.”

Olivia recently experienced a heartfelt house move in addition to the relationship issues she had this year. She cried as she packed up the $1 million “dream home” she and Bradley shared, declaring, “I’ll never call home again.

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Olivia wrote, “I spent the happiest, most peaceful times in my adult life in this house,” in a video montage she uploaded online. However, things don’t always go as planned. “The couple is thought to have temporarily moved to Olivia’s London apartment.

Inside Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay’s lavish wedding reception with private pool

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The newlyweds will head to Georgian manor Kin House for their reception after tying the knot at Bath Abbey today

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay will celebrate their wedding reception at lavish Georgian Manor Kin House after tying the knot at Bath Abbey today.

The venue boasts a secret stage, a private pool and 10-acre garden, as well as a dressing room which even comes with hair-washing stations and a barber on the top floor ready for “pre-party preparations”.

Following last year’s proposal, three-time Olympic gold medallist swimmer Peaty exchanged vows with Ramsay at Bath Abbey Today (December 27).

Celebrities guests include the Beckhams, Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies, who starred on Strictly Come Dancing alongside Gordon’s daughter, Tilly and TV newsman Dan Walker.

The bride to be was spotted leaving the countryside bolthole earlier today in a blacked out Rolls Royce as she headed to Bath Abbey.

Guests will return to Kin House where the party will continue to celebrate the pair’s nuptials. You can never tell who’s going to show at a celebrity wedding and it’s fair to say Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay’s guestlist was full of surprises. Of course the Beckham family (minus Brooklyn) were out in force but there were several famous chefs – which is perhaps no surprise given Gordon’s hand in the big day.

However, many stars from TV were also sighted. Adam Peaty clearly made sure some of his Strictly Come Dancing co-stars got invitations, meaning Dan Walker and Sara Davies were photographed.

It seems the celebrations will go well into the night as the website of the luxurious manor details their bar being open into the early hours.

It says: “Guests staying with us are welcome to carry on the party in Fitz Bar, which is open until the early hours.”

And the wedding party can nurse any potential hangovers with a private yoga session, or a dip in the venue’s new swimming pool.

The website adds: “We can organise a range of classes, therapies and activities to keep you busy while you’re with us. Keep a clear head with a yoga class on the morning of your wedding, have a restorative massage, or take on your friends in a spot of croquet, boules or kubb.”

The website continues: “The house has 12 bedrooms sleeping 24, which are exclusively available for you and your guests. They range from Biggest – with freestanding bathtubs overlooking the gardens – to Little. Each one comes with help-yourself mini bars featuring a range of treats and drinks, fluffy robes and Verden products in the bathroom.”

“Whether you’re 20 or 200, there are lots of lovely spots to get married in the house and around the grounds.”

The couple’s wedding plans have dominated headlines in recent weeks, with a family rift on Peaty’s side resulting in him excluding all but one relative from the ceremony.

Given the significant attention surrounding the wedding and the celebrity attendees, there was predictably a substantial media presence outside the abbey as the bride made her entrance on Sunday, accompanied by heavy security.

However, whilst the majority of the press had been positioned in a designated area at the front of the venue, there were some unpleasant incidents when other paparazzi photographers allegedly rushed from a rear entrance.

It’s claimed the group tried to intercept Ramsay and her father’s arrival. This is said to have resulted in confrontations with security personnel outside the abbey, reports Wales Online.

As bodyguards formed a protective cordon around the Ramsays, a skirmish allegedly erupted in a confined passageway beside the venue. It’s thought the bride and the Hell’s Kitchen chef became embroiled in the midst of the commotion.

Chaos over, Adam and Holly tied the knot and emerged from Bath Abbey beaming with smiles.

Adam, 30, and Holly, 25, first connected through the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing. Adam took part in the series in 2021, while Holly’s sister, Tilly Ramsay, was also competing that same year. Although sparks did not immediately fly – Adam was still in a relationship with his son’s mother, Eiri Munro – their initial introduction came from the close-knit Strictly community.

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After Adam and Eiri separated in August 2022, his connection with Holly gradually developed. By June 2023, they made their romance public, regularly posting snapshots of their shared life online. Their relationship progressed rapidly, culminating in Adam proposing during a romantic getaway to Cornwall in September 2024.