The acclaimed actor, 79, who is best known for his roles in the Lethal Weapon franchise and The Color Purple, publicly announced his battle with the degenerative condition during an emotional appearance on Wednesday’s The Today Show.
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Glover revealed he had been diagnosed ‘not long’ after receiving an honorary Oscar in 2022.
He said, ‘I can live with it in a sense. I’m sure as it advances, different things will be different and changing.’
Glover’s daughter Miranda added during the pre-taped appearance that it is ‘really important’ for her father to speak on his own terms.
She said, ‘And the time is now. What better time but now for him to speak for himself? It’s important because people ask questions sometimes, and I don’t want to be a dishonest person and say, ‘Oh, yeah, everything is all right. It’s all great.’”
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Danny Glover has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease – pictured 2019
The acclaimed actor, 79, who is best known for his roles in the Lethal Weapon franchise and The Color Purple, publicly announced his battle with thecondition during an emotional appearance on Wednesday’s The Today Show – pictured with Mel Gibson in 1989’s Lethal Weapon II
Glover also spoke candidly about his condition with People – with his daughter Mandisa revealing ‘he’s aware sometimes and then sometimes not.’
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The actor said he is ‘still not accepting in my mind all parts of it.
‘There are the moments that you keep remembering that validate the fact that you can remember stuff. And there are moments I’ll never forget.’
Officers also seized illegal vapes and hand-rolled tobacco
Trading standards has seized thousands of illegal cigarettes and vapes across East Cambridgeshire. Inspections at premises in Ely, Soham, and Littleport were carried out on June 23 by Cambridgeshire Trading Standards, Cambridgeshire Police, and HMRC.
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As a result, officers seized 25,000 illegal cigarettes, 6.85kg of hand-rolling tobacco, and more than 138 illegal vaping products from three locations.
Peter Gell, head of service for Cambridgeshire Trading Standards, said: “These targeted enforcement operations send a clear message that the sale of illegal tobacco and nicotine products will not be tolerated in Cambridgeshire.
“This was a positive result for the local community and a strong example of partners working together to tackle organised crime. Disrupting this activity helps keep our communities safe and protects vulnerable people from harm.
“The sale of these products helps to fund organised crime, and there is clear evidence that the availability of cheap tobacco undermines efforts to help people stop smoking.”
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Among the items confiscated were vapes with oversized tanks, incorrect, or missing labelling, and products that had not been notified to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). These are illegal to sell in the UK. Officers also found tobacco products that didn’t carry the required health warnings in English.
Neighbourhood Sergeant Mat Lupton-Pike, from Cambridgeshire Police, said: “Protecting our communities is at the heart of everything we do, and the sale of illegal cigarettes, vapes and tobacco not only damages people’s health but also supports wider criminal networks.
“Working alongside our partners is a vital part of the everyday work carried out by our neighbourhood teams in response to issues raised by the public.”
The detective duo were tasked with solving complex murders in and around the academic world of Oxford.
However, along the way, there were plenty of twists and turns as they faced decades-old secrets, complex cases, long-held grudges and dark acts of revenge.
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Although the series came to an end over 10 years ago, the detective drama has been highly praised, with many calling for it to return.
Sadly, actors Kevin and Laurence announced they were retiring from their roles as Kevin touched on playing DI Lewis for decades.
He said: “I feel incredibly fortunate to have shared a decade of fantastic worldwide success with Laurence and with the most brilliant crew, cast and production team anyone could wish for, and all that time with the loyal support of so many fans and of our backers ITV and WGBH Boston.”
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Speaking about the programme over the years, many have compared it to the original Inspector Morse series, with many believing it tops it.
One person said: “The continuing adventures of Detective Inspector Lewis and his trusted sidekick Detective Sergeant Hathaway stand out for the strength of production values, acting, writing, and direction that are credits to the Masterpiece: Mystery!”
Someone else wrote: “Even better than Inspector Morse. This is a review of Series One to Seven of LEWIS (also known as INSPECTOR LEWIS). I never imagined that a sequel series could surpass the original (INSPECTOR MORSE), but this is what has happened.”
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Another viewer commented: “Only One Complaint: It’s Over!! Just binged the whole series with my husband over the past few weeks, and to my surprise, I’m sitting here a little tearful that it’s over. I will miss these characters deeply. Once in a while, I get really attached-such a well-produced and classic body of work.”
While a fourth person shared: “The Perfect Series. Normally, a good television series only lasts for four years before the suits step in and ruin it. This amazing series was perfect from start to finish. Nothing about the arc of the characters was forced or oblique.”
As one person said: “Kevin Whately brought the heart and soul of this iconic character, with acknowledgment of his mentor and predecessor in his portrayal and realisation of Lewis’s evolution and coming to maturation. The pairing with Hathaway, with his own comparisons and contrasts with that of DCI Morse, is a brilliant extension of the original.”
Lloyds Banking Group has announced that Halifax will be phased out over time, with customers gradually transferred to Lloyds-branded accounts as part of a major overhaul of its retail banking business.
The decision marks the end of one of Britain’s best-known banking names, which has been part of the high street since 1852.
The banking giant says the transition will happen gradually and insists customers will not lose the features they currently use.
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What happens to Halifax customers?
Lloyds says existing Halifax customers will eventually become Lloyds customers, but they will keep many of the things they already have during the transition.
That includes:
The same account number and sort code
The same banking app design
Access to the same branch network
The same familiar staff in branches
Jas Singh, Lloyds’ consumer relations boss, said: “As Halifax changes to Lloyds, our Halifax customers will keep everything they know and love today – the same fantastic app design, the same friendly faces in our branches – even the same sort code and account number.
“But as Lloyds customers, they’ll get the best innovation and experiences we offer.
“Our Lloyds customers are already benefiting from a significant investment into propositions like Club Lloyds, Lloyds Premier, Lloyds Ultra and Lloyds Rewards – and now we’re really excited that Halifax customers can bank on Lloyds for more.”
Why is Lloyds making the change?
The banking group is simplifying its consumer banking business by bringing Halifax customers under the Lloyds brand.
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Lloyds says this will allow customers to benefit from newer banking products and services already available through its flagship brand, including Club Lloyds, Lloyds Premier, Lloyds Ultra and Lloyds Rewards.
Will anything change immediately?
No.
The changes will happen over time, meaning customers do not need to do anything straight away.
There is no indication that customers will need to change their debit cards, direct debits or standing orders immediately, with Lloyds saying account details will remain the same throughout the migration.
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Branches are already shared across Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, meaning customers can continue banking as they do now while the transition takes place.
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Will Halifax branches close?
Lloyds has not announced any branch closures as part of the rebrand.
The group has previously invested in its Halifax headquarters and says customers will continue to have access to its branch network during the migration.
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The decision represents one of the biggest changes to Britain’s banking landscape in recent years, bringing the curtain down on a brand that has served customers for more than 173 years.
What do you think of the changes? Tell us in the comments below.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said everyone employed by the PSNI must understand the importance of professional standards and a respectful workplace culture.
Two PSNI officers have been dismissed from the force over ‘abhorrent’ behaviour towards female colleagues.
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The officers were dismissed on Thursday, May 28, following Special Case Hearings conducted by the Chief Constable after behaviours they demonstrated were identified as ‘abhorrent and completely dismissive’ of any respect towards colleagues in the workplace.
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher outlined his commitment to having only the highest standards of professional behaviour in the PSNI at a recent meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board.
Mr Boutcher said everyone employed by the PSNI must understand the importance of professional standards and a respectful workplace culture. Head of Professional Standards branch, Chief Superintendent Stephen Murray said: “One of the male officers was dismissed after being convicted of two counts of sexual assault against a female colleague. These occurred during social events whilst the officers were off duty – and consisted of non-consensual sexual touching of a female colleague’s buttocks.
“This was determined by the Chief Constable to be gross misconduct and the officer was dismissed from the organisation. A second officer, in a separate case, faced internal misconduct proceedings following unacceptable behaviour during a work night out.
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“The male officer made a sexualised comment towards a female colleague, and groped the buttock of another female colleague.
“This represented a serious breach of professional standards, and risked significant damage to confidence in policing. The Chief Constable determined this behaviour to be gross misconduct and this officer was also dismissed. The officer had been previously found guilty of sexual assault, in a criminal court, in respect of the same incident.”
Chief Superintendent Murray continued: “These dismissals demonstrate that sexual misconduct, misogyny and sexist behaviour have no place in the Police Service of Northern Ireland and reflect our zero-tolerance approach to this type of behaviour.
“We recognise the significant harm that sexual misconduct, harassment, misogynistic and sexist behaviour can cause to victims, individuals, teams and public confidence.”
A Scot has shared how he has ‘never been prouder to be Scottish’ following World Cup bid.
While Scotland’s dream of the World Cup may be over for another four years, it is safe to say that the impact the Tartan Army had on the tournament won’t be forgotten for a while. One Scot has even claimed that the Tartan Army left America and the World Cup ‘better than we found it’.
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Bringing a refreshed national pride to the country, many people have confessed they have “never been prouder to be Scottish” after seeing how the fans conducted themselves in the States. One Scots has even since taken to social media to highlight the Tartan Army’s impact.
TikTok account user @fraser_reynolds has already received 28,800 views on his video since it was uploaded on June 30, with the clip gaining 4,000 likes and hundreds of comments.
Sitting in the Scotland away kit, Fraser said: “We only scored one goal. We got pumped in the other two games, and yet I’ve never been more proud to be Scottish.
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“This World Cup gave us moonwalks, kilt walks, driverless cars, bagpipe pool parties, rollerblades down Miami beach, Rabbi getting conned, Red Sox parties, the Marlins, robots, ducks, parades, keepy uppy cops, samba bagpipes, the slosh and so much more.”
He continued: “For me, we done what Scotland always does abroad. We left Boston, Miami, and the World Cup as a whole better than we found it. Football’s great but this World Cup showed me that nobody gives a f**k where you’re from, what colour your skin is, what God you pray to, or who you love.
“The media and the politicians want us to hate each other and yet here we are dancing about like total dafties with strangers from all over the world, singing each other’s songs, sharing each other’s drinks and looking out for one another.”
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Fraser finished up by saying: “We might be out but we came home with pals from all over the globe. To the nations that are still there, keep partying hard and hopefully we’ll see you at the next one.”
Viewers have since flooded the comments section with their praise for the Tartan Army. One person wrote: “Brilliant. I’ve never been so proud of Scotland, being Scottish and the amazing Tartan Army… what an advert for coming to visit our very friendly nation.”
While another TikTok user added: “Couldn’t have said it any better. Watching our fans has been better than the football.”
A third person also felt like they were involved in the tournament as they wrote: “Soooo proud and loved every single video you all shared. Love our Tartan Army.”
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This was followed by someone else sharing: “Couldn’t have said it better! I’m not a football fan, but even I had FOMO the last few weeks watching the high jinks of the Tartan Army.”
A fifth commenter also took a moment to thank the host cities, writing: “Thank you to the people of Boston Providence and Miami for welcoming our Scottish family and friends.”
Over the first few weeks of the tournament, the Tartan Army took over social media with their infectious energy and party spirit. Marking the first appearance of the Scots in the World Cup in nearly three decades, football fans were determined to make the most of the experience.
And they definitely left their mark. From covering cities in traffic cones to marching to baseball matches with bagpipes blaring, many Americans have shared that they didn’t want the Scots to leave when their World Cup adventure came to an end.
Martyn and Lauren Nelson, from Brotton in Redcar, have spent the past decade fostering children and use family routines and animal care to help them feel safe and supported.
Lauren said: “At the heart of fostering is making sure children feel safe, secure and happy.
“Often, it’s the simplest things that help children settle in. Spending time outdoors, caring for Troy or going for a walk with the dogs can help children feel calmer and more confident.”
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The couple once fostered a young girl who loved horses but had never had the opportunity to ride before, and during her stay she was able to fulfil that dream, spending time grooming and riding Troy.
Lauren said: “She’s moved on now and has her own horse and competes in shows. It’s incredibly rewarding to see how far she’s come and know we were able to support her at an important time in her life.”
The couple began fostering in their 20s, inspired by a friend who was already a carer.
They initially thought they might be too young, but quickly learned there is no typical profile for a foster carer.
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Martyn said: “Making that first call is the most important step.
“Fostering can fit around busy lives. We both work, have children of our own and Lauren is studying at university. Support is available throughout and the difference you can make to a child’s life is huge.”
While they acknowledge the challenges, they say the rewards far outweigh them.
They have since adopted a little boy they once fostered, and he has become a much-loved member of the family.
Councillor Bill Suthers, Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said: “The council is looking for foster carers like Martyn and Lauren to place local children in high quality local foster placements, where they have a stable home environment and the support to help them grow, develop and realise their potential.
“Anyone wishing to take up fostering will receive comprehensive support from the council.”
As Wimbledon started on Monday, June 29, Aldi has revealed a special deal to celebrate it.
Aldi will be selling its Nature’s Pick British Strawberries (227g) for only 99p, making it 55% cheaper than rival supermarket M&S, who have its strawberries on sale for £2.20.
The supermarket expects to sell around five million punnets of strawberries throughout the tournament.
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When will the Aldi strawberry deal end?
The deal is set to last until the end of Wimbledon, giving you plenty of time to pick up a few punnets.
Anyone visiting the Wimbledon Aldi store can get a free punnet of strawberries up to Friday, July 3.
As well as the 99p punnet, shoppers can also get the Everyday Essentials Wonky Strawberries (227g) for £1.19, the 400g punnet of Nature’s Pick British Strawberries for £1.99, a 600g punnet of Nature’s Pick British Strawberries for £2.79, and the Specially Selected British Grown Strawberries (400g) for £2.85.
Aldi is not the only supermarket celebrating Wimbledon with special products.
Shoppers in M&S have noticed the viral strawberries and cream sandwich has returned to the shelves, as well as a strawberries and cream dip that comes with a strawberry compote and Greek-style yoghurt.
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Why do people eat strawberries and cream at Wimbledon?
The tradition of eating strawberries and cream at Wimbledon dates back to the first tournament in 1877.
The first tournament took place in June and July, when strawberries are usually at their peak and were a fashionable thing to eat.
Strawberries were also a part of afternoon tea, with many seeing the fruit forming a part of “old-fashioned Englishness” that is associated with Wimbledon.
Will you be enjoying strawberries and cream throughout Wimbledon? Let us know in the comments below.
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