Jeff Brazier expressed his “love and gratitude” for his ex-wife. The This Morning presenter also revealed that he and Kate split several months ago but decided to keep it a secret.
After 12 years of being a couple, seven of which they were married for, the former couple decided to end their relationship. Jeff, 46, has since taken to social media to explain their breakup. He expressed his gratitude and love for Kate.
For everything we accomplished, how much we improved, and how much we endured. We separated over the summer, but we kept it that way so we could adjust.
After his marriage broke down, Jeff has spoken out.
The couple split earlier this year (See Instagram: jeffbrazier).
“For 12 years, at a time when our lives have been busy, painful, and complex, we have been each other’s biggest supporters.” I’m extremely proud of how diligently we worked, how consistently we showed up, and how much we gave. I’m also so proud of Kate’s successful career and how genuinely caring she was for me.
Because she is so invested in their lives, she is still able to check in and tell the boys how they are doing. They and I have many friends who also adore her. I will miss her family, who has always supported us above and beyond.
Because they don’t need to, my words don’t convey the full picture. We will continue to support one another, and I’m confident that I’ll be celebrating her unavoidable victories just like we did before. We both deserve complete joy, but it felt right to let go of our differences because we ultimately couldn’t be that for one another.
Kate allegedly left the family home (Instagram)
The former couple will continue to “support” one another despite their split (jeffbrazier/Instagram).
Jeff appeared on ITV’s Good Morning Britain today despite the split’s announcement coming out on Monday night. He remained professional throughout the segment.
Even though the weather there was extremely windy and wet, Jeff appeared to be in great spirits when hosts Ed Balls and Susanna Reid gave him a live video link introduction. He remarked, “Morning! Talking about inclement weather, Reykjavik is currently very wet and windy, but I’m sure that will change as the day progresses.
The Perlan Museum, which is renowned for having the best view and chance of seeing the Northern Lights, is where I am.
The TV star, who had a famous relationship with late Big Brother legend Jade Goody and later raised their sons Bobby, 22, and Freddy, 21, after she passed away in 2009 from cancer, made it through the remainder of his short episode despite the bad weather.
Kate, a PR expert, allegedly left their marriage home three weeks ago. She is alleged to have returned to her north London apartment in Hackney. It’s been a very stressful year for everyone, according to a source close to The Sun. One thing followed the next.
They’ve been subjected to too much pressure, according to the couple’s marriage, which has revealed their flaws. Kate has admitted she’s had enough with her friends.
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In the current economic environment, even good-cause retailers are struggling. Ahead of Rachel Reeves Budget, in the latest blow to the hight street, they warn of surging costs, mounting costs and poor quality donations
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Crisis shop staff Aurora McLaughlin-Hacker and Emma Wiseman(Image: Tim Merry/Staff Photographer)
Once a bargain-hunting treasure, they were full of finds. But many charity shops are struggling for survival as costs rise and sales slump in a challenging economic climate.
As Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver her autumn Budget today, retailers have warned that any further price hikes – following rises in employer National Insurance contributions, energy bills and rent – could trigger new closures.
Cancer Research UK recently announced its intention to shut down 200 stores, prompting the warning. Disability charity Scope is also shutting 56 stores across England and Wales, while Oxfam and Barnado’s have reported sluggish sales.
Separately, industry experts claim that sales are also impacted by a decline in the quality of donations.
Despite continuing strong trade since Easter, according to Robin Osterley, CEO of the Charity Retail Association, the sector has faced significant costs.
Because many of our members have been part-time staff members who have entered the national insurance system for the first time under the threshold, he explains, “it definitely hurts in terms of cost,” he says. “Profitability has taken a slight nosedive,” the statement reads.
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When charity shops are run by people who assume they are cheap, according to Tom Abbott, director of income generation at St Christopher’s Hospice.
Tom claims that these measures don’t fully cover the full cost of keeping stores open despite support from tax relief and the Gift Aid program, which allow charities to receive an extra 25p for every £1 donated.
“We still have to pay rent, utilities, insurance and employ trained staff to manage volunteers and comply with regulations”, he says.
“And operating costs can continue to be high due to the high costs of waste disposal.” Every penny raised in our St. Christopher’s stores requires a lot of work.
In South East London, the charity has more than 20 locations that sell clothing, toys, books, and home goods. It is changing the sales pattern. Last year, it generated income of £5.4million, with more customers coming through its doors than in the previous year. Tom attributes this to the vibrant local consumer base.
He goes on to say that the community connection is crucial. “We work really hard to be part of the communities that we’re in, whether it’s Streatham or our wider community. The locations of St. Christopher’s shops and national charities differ slightly, as your immediate connection to your neighborhood, your family, and your neighbors are less difficult to recreate.
However, they are having to rummage for longer than usual while shoppers keep looking for bargains. The quality of donations has definitely gone downhill over the past two years, “explains Emma Wiseman, 27, store manager at the homeless charity Crisis on Streatham High Road. She points to the rise in cheap clothing made for mass retailers in large numbers as one cause of fast fashion.
However, she continues, “Our attitudes have changed and we are now seen as a place to dispose of trash.” This is also being shared by other charity shop managers, which I am aware of. They get shoes that are broken and things that are very stained, which is more work for us.
“It would be wonderful if more people knew what we can and can’t sell. Although we appreciate all donations, it frustrates us when 80% of what you receive on that day is pure garbage.
It’s the same story across the country. Around half of all her shop donations, according to Stefanie Curran of Punk Against Poverty, a community interest organization in Torquay, Devon, claim to be unreachable. The fully volunteer-run shop now earns just £6 per week, up from £150 per week from textile recycling organizations.
“We get a huge amount of dirty or damaged donations”, explains Stefanie. Because it’s dirty, ripped, stained, or painted on, about half of what comes in is unusable. The standard of quality has drastically decreased. Only around 15% of what we receive makes us go, ‘ Oh wow, that’s brilliant'”.
The store now pays to get rid of numerous items that were previously paid for. When it opened in 2020, unsellable donations were sent to textile recyclers for a decent return. However, Stefanie claims that there are significant issues with the rag trade. Textile waste is being handled on international markets, where sorting is more expensive and difficult.
“Our shop is tiny and we only sell clothing, books and a few toys, but we still get household goods dumped on our doorstep”, Stefanie grimaces. “The bags frequently have been rained on or used as dog toilets.” Nobody will help sort through that.
There may be one unexpected saviour in the wings – Vinted. The online resale platform, along with DePop and eBay, has eaten into charity shop sales in recent years as people sell their best second-hand items for a profit. But Punk Against Poverty now, paradoxically, relies heavily on the items it sells through eBay and Vinted. “If we didn’t have them, the shop wouldn’t be open anymore,” says Stefanie. One of her biggest concerns right now is shoplifting. “We have a massive issue with people stealing items and swapping labels,” she says. “Charity shops don’t have the same security as other stores, and people take advantage of that.”
In light of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, shoplifting has reached record highs in England and Wales this year. Some 530, 643 such offences were reported in the year to March, a 20% rise from the previous year.
At her Crisis store, Emma Wiseman first-hand witnessed it. People don’t necessarily notice what’s attached, she says because they just see it as a store. “But stealing from a homelessness charity is like the next level”.
Streatham High Road in South London might be the place to be if there is a reason to cheer. Along one side of the nearly two-mile-long road, there are 11 charity locations, including FARA, Shelter, and the British Heart Foundation. Emma says these shops aren’t just retail spaces, they’re social spaces and community hubs for everyone. Many stores offer customers regular entertainment and live music events.
The high street could serve as a model for others, according to her colleague, Aurora McLaughlin-Hacker, store manager at the Streatham Crisis store.
“Streatham’s a very interesting place because charity shops do really well, partially because it’s a very low-income area”, she says. So charity stores fill a need that conventional retail outlets cannot. There is a lot of do-it-yourself culture in Streatham as a person who was born and raised, with little to no buying or selling. She continues: “There’s a Streatham charity shop circuit that a lot of young people do as a daily activity – you can start off at Streatham Hill and go all the way down. I am aware that as a teenager, we would do the charity shop circuit down here rather than going to Wandsworth or Croydon or whatever.
Meerab Shamoon, 25, store manager at the British Heart Foundation in Streatham, agrees. She applauds the strong community spirit that keeps the high street thriving, breaking the national trend of store closures, and believes that local charity stores operate more like neighbors than rivals.
She says, “The shops are very collaborative, we help each other with stuff; it’s very open, we share, we support each other,” adding, “it’s very collaborative.” “People shop locally, and you want to have a relationship with your customer. Many regular customers have become volunteers, thanks to us. I started out as a volunteer and now manage. I’ve covered 13 shops in South London and Streatham is the only place I’ve seen this much collaboration and communication. This place is incredibly welcoming.
Stefanie Curran urges people to do everything in their power to stop the pain, even though it will take time to come through and retailers are prepared for the challenges that lie ahead.
First and foremost, think before dropping off any donation.
“Having to go through complete garbage or plastic bottles that ought to be in the bin and having to wear gloves to sort through it is disheartening,” she says.
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“Please remember to wash items first and check what the shop actually needs before making your donation”. We can all do it at the very least.
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After sharing the depressing news that his wife Joan had tragically passed away just three months before their 50th anniversary, Richard Branson paid tribute to her.
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Richard and wife Joan were always very affectionate with each other in public(Image: FilmMagic)
This is the heartbreaking final picture Richard Branson shared with his beloved wife Joan days before she died.
The Virgin boss posted a snap on Instagram at an event with Joan, who he announced had sadly passed away earlier today. In the post from November 15 both are dressed up with glasses of champagne in their hands. As Richard planted a kiss – as he often did – on Joan’s head, he wrote in the caption: “Everyone needs a Joan in their life.”
Underneath the commentaries from fans at the time read “I agree,” and another called Joan “the best.” A fourth person said, “Amen! “, while a third said, “So special.” She is everything. eminently . Funny . smart . Practical . Lovely”. While a fifth remarked, “It’s amazing to see a couple come together so passionately. It takes 2 to make it unique, Richard.
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In a social media post this afternoon, Richard revealed the heartbreaking news that his 80-year-old wife of almost 50 years had passed away. Unfortunately, she passed away just three months before the couple was scheduled to honor their 50th wedding anniversary.
He said he was heartbroken to learn that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away by sharing a photo of a smiling Joan.
He went on to say: “She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for. She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x.”
For Richard, it was “love at first sight” when the couple first met in 1976. He said, “I frequently make up my mind about a person within 30 seconds of meeting them, and I was almost instantly drawn to Joan.” I quickly realized Joan wouldn’t be impressed by my typical antics because she was a down-to-earth Scottish woman.
Richard and Joan were both working in an antiques store in Notting Hill when they repeatedly promised to buy vintage signs from her, which eventually appeared on the houseboat he lived on at the time. After falling in love, Holly, 44, and Sam, 40, became parents. In 1989, they got married on Necker Island.
Richard attributed Joan to some of his biggest business victories, calling her his “constant rock” and a “steady source of wisdom.” Now That’s What I Call Music! is a slogan that they all came up with. which eventually became the best-selling album series in history.
Richard claims Joan also owes him Necker Island. The entrepreneur explained how he became the owner of the private island he now calls home by revealing that, “Two years after we first met, I wanted to show Joan a grand gesture of affection.
I called the people selling the beautiful island in the British Virgin Islands to get more information. I had no money to purchase Virgin Records when we were in our early years, but try to tell a fool in love!
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“The realtor made me travel to the island for a fee. Before we knew it, we gazed down over our future home while we were in the sky. I first experienced love at first sight the second time… Without Joan, I wouldn’t have been able to do everything, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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Sam Allardyce used to play cliffhangers, but his most recent appearance makes him the first player to play for CBBC in the TV series Jamie Johnson FC.
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Sam Allarydce made his first acting debut in CBBC programme Jamie Johnson FC(Image: StrikeGlobal/M.Tate.)
The current series ended with him asking the Academy’s coach to work as his assistant, leaving viewers wondering what would happen after he made his acting debut last Thursday.
And, despite admitting to “sweaty armpit” moments, as he followed footballing greats like Eric Cantona and Vinnie Jones into the world of drama, he impressed the show’s bosses so much that his role has been extended into the next series.
Now 71, he has lost none of his competitive edge, and already has his sights set on a stint on the Cobbles. He says: “What the future holds? Corrie, who knows? Walking in the pub would be fantastic. You never know, do you?
Whatever comes along will be intriguing, no matter what character it is. I’ll just wait until Luke [his manager] rings me up and say, “I’ve got a script for you,” to see if it’s interesting. Or, it’s possible, Jamie Johnson will continue producing series after series.
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Allardyce is in good company. Marcus Rashford and Leah Williamson have had cameos in the show, which has dramatic storylines around rivalries, espionage, corrupt sponsors, tensions and friendships off the pitch. After 50 years working in football, Allardyce has taken to acting like a duck to water, saying: “I like taking myself out of my comfort zone and I thought I’d see what acting is actually like.
“Being a camera in front of my face is not a new experience for me, but writing lines for you is a new challenge.” I was definitely frightened and sweating under my arms at first sight. However, I felt much more at ease when I was asked back. I liked it and by that point I was familiar with the people I was working with, despite the longer lines I had.
With more time on his hands, since leaving Leeds United in June 2023, Allardyce has become a fan of documentaries and soaps. He says of Jamie Johnson FC : “I heard from my manager there was an opportunity where CBBC wanted me to play what started as a small part. I fancied challenging myself and seeing what the environment was like. You don’t realise how many people are behind the scenes. The pressure is all the other youngsters around watching you. I was nervous, no doubt about that. But dealing with nerves has obviously been a part of my life anyway.”
He claims that programmer Strike wanted him because of his football knowledge, and that I have spent a lot of time with them because of my character. However, I wouldn’t say that George Clooney is currently in need of a “outsider.” Allardyce would be a success, according to executive producer Sam Talbot. He claims, “We didn’t even audition Sam.” We wanted someone with a legend’s stature because he’s always had a great personality. Sam’s presence enhances the authenticity.
Allardyce, who has dyslexia, probably found the hardest part to remembering the lines. He states, “You must remember the lines as much as you can, which is the biggest challenge I’ve never encountered in football. Due to my dyslexia, I had trouble in class. Therefore, it was crucial to spend time preparing the words in my head before filming started to begin. The challenge was in translating the lines into characters and trying to say them.
“Some of the sentences I had to change a little bit were tongue-tying because they didn’t go with how I wanted to express those words.” Can I say this like this, I ask? and they would approve of it. And he thoroughly enjoyed the entire production. He claims that it’s fascinating to watch how everything operates because they are very knowledgeable. You believe you did it right, but the director says to “Just try it again like that,” or “That’s good, but try it like this.” You must try it out several times, then. They will let you know whether it is good enough or not, and they obviously felt that because I was invited back, so that’s fantastic.
Already often the subject of memes – especially after filming an Asda Christmas jumper advert and an Uber Eats one with Alan Pardew and Tony Pulis, he isn’t concerned about being mocked. He says: “The memes don’t bother me.” Allardyce is clearly comfortable in his own skin and rightly so, after a managerial career taking in Bolton, Leeds, Newcastle, West Ham and England. But he is not looking for a return to football.
He says, “I’m not actively looking, so never say never.” I’ve said that’s me done a few times in the past, and then it just seems like a few months later I’ve appeared once more. However, I enjoy No Tippy Tappy football, my podcast. The podcasting has been incredibly exciting. I simply choose what I want to do. I work on the committee and leadership positions for the League Managers Association, and I also work on Q&A.
Then, with my wife and family, I get to see places we’ve never been before. When you feel like jumping on a plane, it’s nice. I enjoy binge watching television shows and documentaries, and these days I also watch soap.
And he loves football dramas, too, of course. Ted Lasso, “he says,” is the best movie I’ve ever watched. Although I wouldn’t say it was everyone’s cup of tea, I found it to be very entertaining and funny. “I still enjoy watching football as much as I used to,” he continues. My wife is watching her programs elsewhere while I can watch two TV games on Saturday, two on Sunday, and one on Monday. You stay current with it.
He believes Jamie Johnson, who is now a grandfather, motivates kids to get outside with a ball and turn off their screens. He claims that there is no better way to exercise than to play football and get together with other people. It’s crucial to move that past, in my opinion. Unfortunately, kids’ pitches are not up to par. Children are unable to leave on the pitches at this time of year because they are flooded. That is not the case.
The volunteers who agree to manage the project and the volunteers who wash it require a lot of money to keep it going. They need more assistance, in my opinion. Additionally, there is a rise in the demand for pitches as a result of the welcome expansion of girls’ football. Every child should have a chance to play. More exercise improves their academic standing because they can concentrate a little more, and it reduces obesity.
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In addition, he believes that football and acting have a lot in common, and that getting great is the best way to go. He asserts that “I think it’s as difficult to break into football as it is to break into acting.” However, I believe that theory may be overstated; in fact, practice allows one to evolve in a meaningful way.
His family has confirmed that Jack Shepherd passed away after a brief illness. The actor’s heirs’ revealed that the 85-year-old Wyciffe star had passed away.
Agents for the actor, Markham, Froggatt &, Irwin, said in a statement that “the celebrated actor Jack Shepherd passed away yesterday at the age of 85. After a brief illness, he passed away peacefully in the hospital. His family and wife were with him.
The saddest part of Jack’s distinguished career continued: “Markham, Froggatt &, Irwin are very proud and honored to have been a part of him.” We all grieve with him, and his passing saddens us all. Jan, Jake, Victoria, Catherine, and Ben are the parents of Jack’s wife Ann Scott.
1978 (Getty Images) Jack Shepherd poses for a portrait.
Jack’s role on the ITV drama Wycliffe was most well-known. Between 1993 and 1998, he appeared in the detective drama. Charles Wycliffe assumed the lead role with Jack.
Jack’s character was tasked with investigating murders in Cornwall for the WJ Burley series. He acted as Lucy Lane, Doug Kersey, and Helen Masters as Doug Kersey, respectively. He also appeared in a number of critically acclaimed movies. In The Golden Compass, Jack co-starred with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig in 2007.
Throughout his acting career, Jack has won numerous awards. His first significant award came after his television debut as rebellious Labour MP Bill Brand in the 1970s-style television show Bill Brand. He received a Bafta nomination for this role in the Trevor Griffiths series.
Other honors won by Jack included an Olivier award for Glengarry Glen Ross’s original 1983 production. Throughout his career, he also transitioned from acting to playwright.
In the 1992 movie “Blue Ice,” Michael Caine stars as Stevens and Jack Shepherd as former secret agents Harry Anders. (Getty Images)
From the age of 18 to 22, he previously stated, “I became addicted to the creative process.” At the time, I was already creating play sketches and other kinds of things.
It was a crucial time when pop art was replacing abstract expressionist painting. Fundamentally speaking, neither of my skills were ideal.
I was undoubtedly unsuited for the 1960s’ Andy Warhol explosion of pop art. After finishing his education in Leeds, he took a break.
Then, he received a scholarship to study fine art at Newcastle University. Additionally, he later relocated to London to attend The Central School for Speech and Drama.
Fans of his mourning and celebration of his life followed his passing. One Twitter/X user wrote, “RIP Jack Shepherd.” “Wycliffe was my Sunday night show in the era before Londons Burning and Heartbeat”!
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Richard Branson, the head of Virgin, announced his wife Joan’s death at the age of 80 in a heartbreaking statement that described her as his “world” and “guiding light” for his family.
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Richard Branson has announced the death of his beloved wife in a heartbreaking statement(Image: FilmMagic)
Sir Richard Branson, the entrepreneur known for his record-breaking adventures and business empire, has opened up on the loss of his wife. On Tuesday, the Virgin Group founder announced the death of his wife and partner of 50 years, Joan Templeman, in an emotional statement online.
At 80 years old, Joan was the grounding force behind one of the world’s most public figures. Her death marks the end of a love story that spanned five decades, from a chance meeting in a London antique shop to a life built on a private Caribbean island.
Breaking the news to the world via social media, a heartbroken Branson described Joan as his “world.” The 75-year-old wrote: “Heartbroken to share that Joan, my wife and partner for 50 years, has passed away. She was the most wonderful mum and grandmum our kids and grandkids could have ever wished for. She was my best friend, my rock, my guiding light, my world. Love you forever, Joan x.”
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The family has chosen to keep the details private because of her particular illness. Joan famously avoided the spotlight during her final days, but she was kept out of it.
She was reportedly in good health when she celebrated her 80th birthday in public as recently as July. Branson praised her ongoing presence “through the highs, the lows, and all those quiet, content, and peaceful moments in between,” according to Branson at the time.
Their romance first emerged in 1976 when they had a chance meeting at a Bric-a-brac store in Westbourne Grove, London. When Branson entered the place, Joan, a “down-to-earth Scottish beauty” from Glasgow, entered.
At first glance, it wasn’t love for her, at least not. Joan was initially unimpressed by the dishevelled music mogul, even though Branson later said he almost fell for her “almost right away when I saw her.”
In a blog post for her 70th birthday, Branson wrote, “She was unlike any other woman I had ever met.” She was stunning, she said. She had good intelligence. She had a clever wit. She had a sense of humor. She made me laugh. And she possessed magical eyes.
Branson used the same persistence that would later define his business career to win her over. He stopped by the store to talk to her and purchase “unseen items” that he didn’t need.
His charm eventually wore her down, and perhaps his decision to buy Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.
The couple’s 1989 union on Necker Island, the place where they would raise their family, took place. As a testament to their already established life together, Holly and Sam, their two children, were present at the wedding 11 years after their first meeting.
The couple’s tragic loss of their first child, Clare Sarah, occurred just four days after the couple’s premature 1979 birth.
They later gave birth to Etta, Artie, Lola, Eva-Deia, and Bluey, respectively, who are now the grandparents of Sam, 40, and Holly, 44. Branson referred to her as “the most wonderful mother and grandmum” in his tribute.
Joan remained private while Richard Branson was working very publicly, starting airlines, flying over oceans in hot air balloons, and attempting space travel. She was frequently referred to as the “rock” who kept his feet firmly planted.
Just one week before her passing, Branson shared a picture of himself kissing her head and writing, “Behind every man there is a great woman.”
Friends and family claim Joan was renowned for her straightforward Scottish wit and ability to stifle his ego when required.
Many followers of his post shared their condolences and personal destruction in the comments section. TV host Andrea Minski was one of them when she wrote, “I’m so sorry my friend. I’m extending you a heartfelt hug.
I adored your wife a lot. She always gave me the best mother advice at Necker, and we always talk over champagne. I’m thinking of you and your family, and I’m sending you all my love and strength.
Businesswoman Sara Blakely once remarked, “Oh Richard, I’m sorry. Heartbroken . I want to show my family and you a lot of love. The best is her. the best . You two are so lucky to have each other for so long.
Sir Richard gushed about his wife’s milestone 80th birthday over the summer. He wrote in a statement on social media in July, “Thank you for being by my side throughout it all, both the highs and the lows, and all those quiet, content, and peaceful moments in between.” I cherish these special times with you the most, and I grow in love with you more and more each year.
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