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Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares health update after receiving cancer treatment in Celebrity Hunted scene

Strictly’s Amy Dowden shares health update after receiving cancer treatment in Celebrity Hunted scene

Strictly Come Dancing‘s Amy Dowden has opened up about her health ahead of her return after receiving cancer treatment on screen during Celebrity Hunted. The professional dancer, 36, was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago and has since undergone two mastectomies and chemotherapy. She also contracted sepsis and broke her foot. As documented in the recent series of Celebrity Hunted, Dowden returns to hospital once a month for preventative treatment. She competed on the reality show, which is currently airing on Channel 4, alongside Strictly co-star Carlos Gu. Despite how emotional the scene was to viewers at home, Dowden has since told The Independent that she now feels comfortable speaking about her treatment on screen. “I don’t really find it hard now revisiting it because I’m at the hospital once a month,” she said. Amy Dowden and Carlos Gu on ‘Celebrity Hunted’ (Channel 4) “It’s part of my routine now. I celebrate now how far I’ve come, how strong I feel, how healthy I am, and I’m just grateful really, and honoured to feel …

King Charles enjoys dram of whiskey in Scotland after receiving unexpected good news — best pictures

King Charles enjoys dram of whiskey in Scotland after receiving unexpected good news — best pictures

It’s been a good week for King Charles.  Days after a new poll revealed that 68% of Brits believe King Charles III is doing a good job as monarch, the highest recorded by YouGov’s tracker to date, the King’s good mood continued as he attended the Mey Highland Games and was seen enjoying a dram of whisky. © Getty ImagesKing Charles, in traditional Highland dress enjoys a dram King’s day out The King, wearing his traditional kilt, was full of smiles as he watched several Highland sports – including tug o’ war between a group of firefighters, the stone put, and the caber toss – and shook hands with competitors after the win. © Getty ImagesCharles is known to be partial to a dram He met with local entrepreneurs selling their products and shook hands with competitors after the win, including members of the Wounded Highlanders – a team of injured military veterans who participate in the adaptive competitions. © PA Images via Getty ImagesCharles speaks to members of The Wounded Highlanders team A dram of whiskey …

Big Bear eagle Jackie, found weak and disheveled, receiving care

Big Bear eagle Jackie, found weak and disheveled, receiving care

A bald eagle believed to be Jackie, star of a Big Bear nest cam, is in stable condition at a rehabilitation center after being rescued over the weekend, according to the nonprofit behind the livestream. Responding to a call for help, a team with the San Dimas Raptor Rescue arrived around 1:30 a.m. Saturday and found an eagle that appeared weak and tired along the shoreline of Big Bear Lake, according to Noemi Navar, who oversees the rescue center, which is part of the L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation. Because of the eagle’s condition, the rescue took only about five minutes. She was loaded into a crate with a blanket and brought to the center for initial care. When the center’s Kristine Koh arrived later to evaluate the raptor, she was awake and alert — but quiet. She fought less than an eagle normally would when taken out of her crate. Given the quick initial capture, “we already knew she was sick or injured,” said Koh, the center’s volunteer rehab manager. A brief …

Starmer Opens Door For Burnham To Start Receiving Government Briefings 'As Soon As Possible'

Starmer Opens Door For Burnham To Start Receiving Government Briefings 'As Soon As Possible'

British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts the first roundtable of regional English mayors with Andy Burnham (R) then-Mayor of Greater Manchester, at Downing Street on July 9, 2024 Keir Starmer has opened the door for his likely successor Andy Burnham to start receiving government briefings as soon as possible. The spokesperson for No.10 told reporters: “The prime minister wants a smooth transition, and has been clear that he wants to make this as easy as possible. “That’s why the prime minister has agreed that access talks can take place with prospective candidates for the Labour leadership as soon as possible and before formal nominations have closed [on July 16].” The prime minister’s spokesperson said that means they could start before nominations open on July 9. So far only Burnham, who was sworn in as the Makerfield MP on Monday, has publicly confirmed that he will be running to replace Starmer. Former health secretary Wes Streeting was expected to join any contest, but he has since announced he will be backing Burnham. All eyes are …

Tennis-Serena to Reignite Venus Partnership After Receiving Wimbledon Doubles Wildcard

Tennis-Serena to Reignite Venus Partnership After Receiving Wimbledon Doubles Wildcard

LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) – American great Serena Williams ⁠will ⁠return to Wimbledon with her ⁠sister Venus following a four-year absence after the All England ​Club gave the pair a doubles wildcard on Tuesday and added a fascinating storyline to ‌this year’s tournament. Serena has 23 ‌Grand Slam singles titles, including seven at Wimbledon, and has also captured six ⁠doubles titles ⁠at the All England Club playing alongside her older sibling. The ​44-year-old made a long-awaited comeback this month at the Queen’s Club Championships, playing doubles with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko. That partnership was cut short after Mboko suffered a knee injury that ​ruled her out of Wimbledon. Williams is now gearing up for the grasscourt Grand ⁠Slam ⁠beginning on June 29 by ⁠playing doubles ​in Berlin this week partnering Karolina Muchova. Her last match at Wimbledon was in ​2022 when she also ⁠needed a wildcard and lost to Harmony Tan in the first round. Wildcards are handed to players whose ranking does not allow them automatic entry and are usually reserved for high-profile players …

Sole Air India crash survivor ‘struggling financially’ after receiving just £21k to support young family

Sole Air India crash survivor ‘struggling financially’ after receiving just £21k to support young family

The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash which killed 241 has called for “honesty, transparency and answers” one year on. Briton Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, whose brother died in the crash, said he “lives with the significant psychological scars”. The London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner smashed into a medical college after taking off from Ahmedabad Airport, killing everyone on board except 39-year-old Mr Ramesh. Among the victims were 169 Indian passengers and 52 British nationals, one of the deadliest for Britons. Beyond flight AI171, 19 others died and 67 were seriously injured. Mr Ramesh, who has lived in Leicester for more than 20 years, previously said the death of his brother Ajay “took all my happiness” after describing it as a “miracle” that he survived. Wreckage of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner lies at the site where the Air India plane crashed in Ahmedabad, India, 12 June 2025 (Reuters) In a short statement 12 months on from the crash, he told the Press Association: “What many people perhaps don’t fully appreciate is that the trauma didn’t …

Callum Turner breaks silence on James Bond rumours after receiving backing from George Clooney

Callum Turner breaks silence on James Bond rumours after receiving backing from George Clooney

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Callum Turner has said he finds speculation that he is set to play James Bond “amusing”. The British actor, 36, is one of the rumoured frontrunners to play 007 after Daniel Craig stepped down. Many of the stars named in the odds have remained tight-lipped at the possibility of taking over the role. Turner has now also dodged questions, telling The Hollywood Reporter: “I know as much as you do – really, I know as much as you do.” When asked if he was interested in taking the role if he was offered, he “laughed and looked down at his sneakers”, according to the publication. He added: “I am not going to comment on that.” But he went on to share: “I will tell you what’s so funny about the Bond thing: Even your best friends ask you, people text you …

Tony Awards face backlash after exiled Hollywood producer wins years after bullying claims

Tony Awards face backlash after exiled Hollywood producer wins years after bullying claims

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Broadway fans are up in arms after producer Scott Rudin won a Tony Award for best revival of a play Sunday, four years after he left the industry over claims of bullying and bad behavior. Rudin, 67, took home the coveted trophy as the lead producer on the revival of Arthur Miller’s Death of A Salesman, which stars Laurie Metcalf, Nathan Lane and Christopher Abbott. This marks the fourth time that the play has won best revival, with Rudin also serving as lead producer on the winning 2012 production. Because Rudin was not in attendance at the 79th ceremony of Broadway’s biggest night, Lane accepted the award on behalf of production — and viewers were quick to call out the fact that Rudin’s name was not mentioned on stage even once, despite the play winning the most out of any individual …

YouTubers who terminated pregnancy due to Down syndrome say they received death threats

YouTubers who terminated pregnancy due to Down syndrome say they received death threats

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more YouTuber Jesse Ridgway has responded to the intense criticism he’s received online over his and his wife, Ashley Ridgway’s, decision to terminate their pregnancy after a Down syndrome diagnosis. Over the last two decades, Jesse (also known as McJuggerNuggets) has created popular scripted web series and released them via his YouTube channel, where he has more than 4 million subscribers. On his personal channel last week, he posted a video of the moment he and Ashley received the results of an amniocentesis — a diagnostic test performed during pregnancy to detect genetic abnormalities —and learned their unborn baby had Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome. The developmental disability occurs when a person is born with an extra chromosome, and can affect how their …

Crown Prince Haakon forced to make change to schedule after receiving worrying Mette-Marit health news

Crown Prince Haakon forced to make change to schedule after receiving worrying Mette-Marit health news

Crown Prince Haakon is cutting short his trip to Japan next week over the health of his wife, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who he said earlier this week was “seriously ill”. A statement from the Palace read: “His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is shortening his official trip to Japan by one day due to the health situation of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.” The heir to the Norwegian throne was due to be hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. While his visit will still include a trip to Tokyo, alongside a state dinner, his visit to Hachinohe has now been called off. Earlier this week, Haakon gave an update on his wife, who was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis back in 2018. Speaking to local media, he said: “The Crown Princess is seriously ill, and I think she has gotten a bit worse lately. So I am worried about her health. WATCH: Meet the Norwegian royal family “She uses oxygen in her everyday life, and that helps a bit. And these six months have …