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Rudy’s Pizza to open in Harrogate and give away 3000 pizzas

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17 February 2026

Rudy's Pizza to open in Harrogate and give away 3000 pizzas

Rudy’s Pizza will be opening in the former Banyan Bar & Restaurant in John Street.

To mark the launch, Rudy’s will be giving away 3,000 free pizzas to those who register their details at https://www.rudyspizza.co.uk/location/harrogate/

The arrival to Harrogate follows openings in Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield and in York, where the restaurant opened in July 2024 in the former Shoe Zone on High Ousegate.

The York venue has proven popular with the reviews website Tripadvisor awarding 4.6 stars out of five, based on 190 reviews, ranking the restaurant 119th out of 776 York restaurants. Google awards the York restaurant 4.5 stars out of five based on 405 Googler reviews.

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Rich House, Poor House mum emotional as she admits ‘I can’t believe it’

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16 March 2026

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A single mum from Cambridgeshire took part in a one-week life swap on the Channel 5 show

A single mum was emotional as she was gifted a family holiday and a big career boost in Rich House, Poor House.

Katie took part in the Channel 5 show with her two daughters, with the trio swapping homes – and lives – with a wealthy family from Norfolk for the week.

The family, who had been struggling financially and sometimes used a food bank when money was short, moved out of their three-bedroom home in Cambridgeshire and went to stay at Matt and Danni’s £1.2 million pad in Norfolk.

The families traded budgets, with parents-of-three Matt and Danni, who run a luxury mattress and bedding business, living on Katie’s £82.61 a week after bills, and Katie and her daughters Shelby and Dixie given £1,900 spending money for the week.

During the moving episode, which aired on Sunday (March 15), Katie told how she was working four part-time jobs, including being a carer for her dad Ted, who had heart failure and is deaf and diabetic.

She also had an idea to build her own second hand clothes business, specialising in plus size outfits, with the help of mum Rosemary.

“It’s hard work trying to juggle earning a living and being a mum at the same time,” she said. “I’ve been using a food bank just to top up some shopping when I can’t afford it,” she added.

The show followed as Katie’s family had a taste of the high life, getting to splash out on takeaways and expensive clothes. Meanwhile Matt and Danni enjoyed staying in and playing board games with their children as they didn’t have the money to go out.

The couple also set about doing some repairs at Katie’s house, putting up a curtain in her bedroom window and painting the wooden staircase, which had been bare as Katie could not afford to decorate.

As the life swap came to an end, the families met for the first time. After discussing their experiences, Matt and Danni said they wanted to help Katie and her daughters Shelby and Dixie.

Katie looked emotional as Danni told her: “So we thought that it would be nice to pay for a family holiday for you guys on the Norfolk Broads on a boat for a week. You guys, and Ted and Rosemary as well, so that you can all be together.”

Matt added: “And also something that we’d like to do as well is help you with the business since you’ve already made such a great start. We would like to put £500 in for initial stock just to get up and running and going. And what you do need to do is focus your attention. So we’ve basically drawn a five year plan. And I think within a year, you can certainly be giving all the other jobs up, you know, except you sort of care for your dad and stuff. But I think the business, if it all goes to plan on here, you could probably generate a £77,000 profit out of the business every year.”

Katie looked tearful as she said she was pleased Matt could see the potential in her idea.

“I’m really excited about my business now,” she said. “Matt’s given me lots of ideas. I can’t believe he has worked out a five-year plan.”

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Anyone with oak tree in garden given warning as ‘disaster’ hits

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16 March 2026

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The UK’s two native oak species, sessile oaks and pedunculate oaks, support more wildlife than any other native tree

British oaks are facing multiple threats which could spell “disaster” for the UK’s most important tree and the wider natural world, experts warn. The head of the Action Oak partnership of charities, landowners, research organisations and government bodies, says the UK must pay attention to the “warning signs” about the state of oaks, as the organisation releases a new report on the situation.

Action Oak’s director Annabel Narayanan said the emblematic trees were facing a litany of pressures including acute oak decline which can kill a tree in three to six years and “we cannot allow what has happened with Dutch elm disease and ash dieback to happen” to oaks.

The UK’s two native oak species, sessile oaks and pedunculate oaks, support more wildlife than any other native tree in the UK, playing host to more than 2,300 species, including 326 species that depend entirely on them for their survival.

The country’s 170 million oak trees also store carbon, provide an important hardwood resource and are a key natural icon in British culture.

The UK has more than 250,000 hectares (600,000 acres) of oak woodlands, much of it in England, as well as in hedgerows, parkland and standing sentinel in fields as remnants of old hedges and wood pasture.

Hundreds of thousands of oaks are found in London, while tens of thousands grow in cities such as Belfast and Cardiff. But, a new report from Action Oak warns, the country’s oaks are facing pressures from climate change bringing higher temperatures and extremes such as drought, diseases and pests including invasive and non-native species, damage from deer browsing and grey squirrels bark stripping.

Some woodlands are also under threat from infrastructure, housing and business developments, with large areas of oak woodlands set to be destroyed by the HS2 rail route.

The most prominent threat is acute oak decline, an interaction of several native bacteria and a native beetle, against a backdrop of environmental stress such as drought.

The condition, which can be seen with weeping lesions and cracks in the bark with dark fluid seeping out, can kill trees that would live for a thousand years in a handful of years making it a “serious condition that threatens the long term resilience” of oaks, says chief plant health officer Nicola Spence.

As of 2023, there were 394 sites recorded with acute oak decline in the UK. While oaks appear to cope relatively well under climate change scenarios as a species, research suggests, individual trees and woodlands may be stressed by drought – making them susceptible to disease – while rising temperatures will reduce growth and increase the risk of wildfires, the report said.

Other threats include oak powdery mildew, the knopper gall wasp which was introduced to Britain in the 1960s and the oak processionary moth which was introduced into the UK about 20 years ago and has spread through London and the South East.

And new threats such as the oak lace bug could be coming to the UK, the report says.

Ms Narayanan said: “What we are seeing with oak is not a single threat, but a convergence of pressures acting at the same time.

“Ageing trees, failed regeneration, climate stress, pests and disease.

“Each one on its own might be manageable, but together they are pushing the UK’s most important tree towards a tipping point, this is a slow-burn ecological disaster.”

And Geraint Richards, head forester to the King and Duchy of Cornwall, said the failure of a species that supports more wildlife than any other in Britain and stores 31 million tonnes of carbon would have national consequences.

“Long term surveys show fewer young oaks establishing, while mature trees dominate the landscape,” he warned.

“Without regeneration, today’s ageing oak population becomes tomorrow’s ecological cliff edge.”

Ms Narayanan also pointed to the presence of nearly 50,000 ancient and veteran oaks in the UK – more than the whole of the rest of Europe combined.

“It’s a really significant ecological resource that we have and so we do need to look to the future and make sure that in the future, we have protected the space that the new ones are coming into,” she said.

Conservationists also want to see better protection for ancient and veteran trees – with Ms Narayanan pointing to the illegal destruction of the Sycamore Gap tree, the felling of the centuries-old Whitewebbs Park oak and the threat to the 550-year-old Darwin oak in Shropshire to make way for a road.

Action Oak also says it is important to do more research into the threats facing oaks, and to keep watch on the emerging pests and diseases to prevent them taking hold.

People who are concerned about the fate of the country’s oak trees can get involved in citizen science projects, or report anything that does not look right to the authorities through schemes such as Observatree, Ms Narayanan added.

Professor Spence said: “Oak trees are a cornerstone of the UK’s landscapes, supporting a wide range of species and enriching our cultural and natural heritage.

“Yet our native oaks are increasingly under pressure, including from Acute Oak Decline – a complex and serious condition that threatens the long‑term resilience of this iconic species.”

“The ‘State of the UK’s Oaks’ provides an important evidence base to help us understand these challenges and focus our collective efforts to ensure that future generations continue to enjoy the immense environmental and societal benefits that healthy oak trees bring.”

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Catterick Village Fisheries “perfect dinner pit stop” from A1(M)

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16 March 2026

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Catterick Village Fisheries "perfect dinner pit stop" from A1(M)

Catterick Village Fisheries, based at Thornton Court, Catterick, is rated 4.5 out of 5 on TripAdvisor, placing it among the top quick-bite options in the area.

Reviewers regularly highlight the quality of the fish, with several praising the crispness of the batter and the way the food is cooked to order, while others describe it as “the best dinner pit stop” from the A1(M), which is nearby.

Catterick Village Fisheries (Image: TRIPADVISOR)

One customer described the meal as “excellent fish and chips”, adding that the fish was “very tasty with a superb crispy batter” and the chips were “cooked to perfection”.

They also praised the “lovely staff” and noted there was “parking right outside”.

Another reviewer called it “fish and chips how they should be”, describing “superb” food, “generous portions at a very fair price” and mushy peas that weren’t “green gloop”.

They added: “If you’re hungry, then definitely worth calling in off the motorway.”

A strong theme across the reviews is the service, with customers repeatedly describing staff as “welcoming and efficient”, particularly for pre-orders.

One visitor said they phoned an order through while shopping nearby and found it “wrapped and ready” on arrival.

“I was warmly greeted by all three staff members,” they wrote, before adding: “Our food was absolutely delicious.”

There are also frequent mentions of value for money, with reviewers describing large portions and good prices.

“Huge thick fish, extremely tasty,” wrote one visitor in September 2023, while another customer said the takeaway was “a proper chippy” with “really large portions at affordable prices”.

Open Monday to Saturday, Catterick Village Fisheries continues to draw customers looking for classic fish and chips served fresh, with many reviewers making it clear they plan to return, and others saying it’s the “perfect pitstop” off the A1(M) for fish and chips.

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Larne man celebrates half-century milestone kidney transplant anniversary

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16 March 2026

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Half-a-century later from his pioneering operation, he is still going strong

Rob Currell Live news reporter

18:05, 15 Mar 2026Updated 18:07, 15 Mar 2026

A Larne man is celebrating the life-changing impact of organ donation – 50 years after he received a kidney transplant.

Alan Morton was just 15-years-old when he underwent the pioneering surgery. And five decades later – and with the same kidney – he is living proof of the incredible legacy made possible by organ donation.

Happily married to his wife Gail for 40 years, the pair went on to have three children and are proud grandparents to three grand-daughters – all thanks to Alan’s gift of life.

“Organ donation made a huge difference to me,” Alan said.

“Life has been very good and I am very, very, thankful. I have had this kidney for 50 years – it has given me a whole life. If my donor’s family had declined a request about organ donation that would have put me on a completely different path.

“If somebody told you that a kidney donation could make a difference to the recipient for 50 or 60 years, I think more people might decide to go for it.”

To mark Alan’s milestone ‘kidneyversary’ a special celebration event was held in the Renal Unit at Antrim Area Hospital, where he was joined by family members and the renal staff who continue to care for him.

Sharon Brown, one of the Northern Trust’s Renal Nurse Specialists, said: “Whenever you think of the kidney Alan received as a 15-year-old boy and the life that it has given to him and the family he has been able to enjoy it.

“It is something that is worth marking and we are delighted to have this celebration here with him today.”

Alan’s transplant story began back when he was a ten-year-old boy. A rash on his lower body was initially treated as a skin condition, but it was later confirmed that Alan had Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (HSP) and his kidneys were badly affected.

Medication and then dialysis were used to manage the condition, with Alan recalling the huge size of the machines involved and the time spent in a hospital bed – 14 hours a day, twice a week. However, his health continued to decline and it soon became clear that a transplant would be necessary.

“One thing that sticks in my mind from that time was my mum standing at the bottom of the hospital bed, and the doctor saying ‘he’s going to really need a transplant’,” said Alan.

“And that was the first time it was mentioned, and Mum was in tears of course,”

Despite the passing of time, Alan can recall when the phone rang to say a donor organ was available, and how he remembers what he was doing at the time.

“The night the call came it was about six o’clock at night and we were just sitting down,” Alan said.

“I had to be very careful with my diet so I used to save up my potato rations and I was having about four chips for my dinner. We didn’t have a car so we had to phone a cousin and he took us up to Belfast, and I remember the streets being so quiet as we made our way to the hospital. It all happened very quickly from there.”

Alan said he is hugely grateful to all those involved in his care at the time, with Professor Molly McGeown deserving a special mention. She was a leading figure in renal care in Belfast and spent a lot of time with Alan during his stays in hospital.

He added: “Professor McGeown came in and she told me everything had went well, that it was a good match, and she reassured me about everything. She was a lovely woman and she was very, very, good to me. She treated me like her own kid.”

Thankfully, the transplant was a complete success, allowing Alan to regain his health and strength while giving him a second chance to live a long and fulfilled life. A talented musician and singer, Alan was well-known in the local band scene in Northern Ireland, playing in various groups covering all genres from country to heavy rock.

For many years he worked in Larne’s Paper Mill factory, and having returned to school after his transplant to complete his A-Levels, he has maintained a love of learning alongside an interest in photography, computers and music.

Despite not knowing details about his donor, Alan stated he is sure that he owes his life to the generosity and selflessness of an individual and their family. Someone, who gave the most precious gift at the hardest of times for them.

Currently, 82 people in Northern Ireland are on the active transplant list for a kidney-only transplant while over the last year, (1 April – 31 Dec 2025), 40 people donated their kidneys after death.

If you want to be an organ donor, the best way to make this known is by making sure you are on the NHS Organ Donor Register and talking to your family so they are aware and understand.

By confirming your decision, you are giving hope to those who are waiting on the same call that Alan’s family received 50 years ago. Under the ‘opt-out’ system, donation can still only go ahead with your family’s support, which is why it remains so important to have the conversation and leave your loved ones certain of your decision.

Ring 0300 123 23 23 or visit www.organdonationni.info to find out more and confirm your support for organ donation.

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The Capture fans issue BBC demand as they call new series ‘torture’

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15 March 2026

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The Capture returned to BBC One and iPlayer for a riveting third series, but many viewers have expressed the same frustration

Lucas Hill-Paul Content Editor

22:53, 15 Mar 2026

The BBC’s returning thriller has had viewers on the edge of their seats with fresh episodes every Sunday night, but a common grievance has emerged among fans.

The Capture features Holliday Grainger as detective Rachel Carey, an expert in deepfake conspiracies. She investigates a programme called Correction, which criminals have commandeered to disseminate false information and evade capture.

In the third series, which premiered last Sunday (8th March) on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, Carey is the Acting Commander of Counter Terrorism Command (SO15). The unit is jeopardised when an assassin infiltrates their ranks, posing as her new Commander, Noah Pierson (portrayed by Killian Scott).

However, her colleagues are sceptical that Pierson is their main suspect, as Carey was the sole eyewitness and footage from the shocking shooting that initiated the latest mystery depicts a different man perpetrating the crime.

Despite the odds being against her, Carey must stand firm in her account of events to demonstrate that the guilty party SO15 is seeking is hiding in plain sight, reports the Mirror.

Viewers watching both the live broadcast and early releases on iPlayer have been engrossed by the series thus far.

Indeed, many have voiced their annoyance that the BBC has chosen a weekly release schedule, rather than making all six episodes of the new series available immediately.

Several expressed their desire for the remainder of the new series after the second episode aired.

One viewer wrote: “An open tweet to @BBCOne and @BBCiPlayer:

“I am politely asking you to release the remaining episodes of #TheCapture onto iPlayer.

“2 episodes in, and the 7 day wait for the next episode is torture. The suspense is killing me! I need to binge watch it! Urgently!”

“I wish they released all episodes of The Capture at once,” another person concurred. “Such a shame they haven’t just released the whole series on iPlayer. Got to wait another week now……” a further post stated.

One viewer confessed: “Episode 1 of The Capture was mad, I should have waited for all the episodes to drop first.”

Another complained: “BBC being stingy when it comes to giving us The Capture episodes [eye roll emoji].”

Whilst someone else enquired: “Are we not getting all episodes online.”

A final supporter questioned: “Now why would I play myself and watch The Capture when not all the episodes are out.”

The second episode presented a tense showdown between Carey and Pierson, who maintained his composure throughout, leaving audiences uncertain about how he executed the extraordinary deception.

“The interrogation scene in #TheCapture was the best since #LineOfDuty. Playful and menacing all at once,” one audience member commended.

Another enthusiast echoed: “The Capture is sensational television. Elite British TV drama. Right up there with Line of Duty.”

The Capture series 3 continues Sundays on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

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Teenage boy and two women injured after men force entry into Lurgan home

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15 March 2026

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The incident happened in the early hours of this morning

Rob Currell Live news reporter

18:42, 15 Mar 2026Updated 18:45, 15 Mar 2026

PSNI are appealing to the public for information following the report of an assault in Lurgan in the early hours of this (Sunday) morning.

It was reported around 2:40am today, that a number of men had forced entry to a home in Ashwood.

Once inside, they allegedly assaulted two women and a teenage boy with bottles, stones and a plank of wood.

The teenage boy and both women sustained facial injuries as a result of the attack.Anyone who was in the area at the time, who may have video footage, CCTV or other, are asked to get in contact with officers on 101 quoting reference 171 15/03/25.

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‘Our teenage son won’t walk again after horror accident, but he’s positive about his future’

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15 March 2026

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A family has spoken out about how their son’s positive attitude is helping them all cope after his life-changing motorcycle accident.

Jack Watts, 19, spent five days in intensive care where he fought for his life, and underwent an eight-hour surgery where two metal plates were fitted to stabilise his back.

His Parents were told that he was paralysed from the chest down, and they faced an incredibly long road to recovery, including seven weeks at the Royal Victoria Hospital and seven weeks at Musgrave Park Hospital.

Speaking to Belfast Live, Jack’s father, Norman, explained how the tragedy unfolded.

He said, “Jack has autism and ADHD. On his 18th birthday, Jack wanted a motorbike, and because of his autism, he loved the bike as it allowed him to be independent. He could take himself away and meet people.

“The bike was his lifeline; he really loved it. He used to take himself down to Newcastle where the bikers meet up and he would go there three of four times a week. We got a phone call on 6th November to say Jack had been involved in an accident.

“Even at the site of the crash he told me that he thought he was paralysed because he couldn’t feel anything, he thought his lungs had collapsed and his ribs had broken and he was right about that as well.

“He spent 8 hours in surgery, they told us straight away that evening he was paralysed, the spinal damage was that bad that nothing could be done. The surgeries really were about keeping Jack alive. It was a success, thank god.

“It was hard to ask the doctor or surgeon if Jack will ever walk again. They told us never say never but we know that he more than likely won’t.

“He was holding out hope that he might and I eventually had to tell him that he won’t be able to walk again. Once I told him everything felt better because I think he knew himself and it allowed him to focus on what he can do rather than what he can’t.”

Since the accident, Norman says that Jack’s positive attitude has allowed him to move forward with his life.

He said: “I think his autism has helped him deal with it. He just accepted it and deals with it and picks himself up every day. He has a girlfriend who has autism as well and they meet up or he’ll meet up with his friends to Rushmere Shopping Centre. Everyone knows him now and keeps an eye out for him and supports him.

“If you were to talk to him, you wouldn’t feel one bit sorry for him. He is only a young lad and he knows he’s in a wheelchair for the rest of his life and he just accepts it and focuses on what he will be able to do.

“He still says that it was the best few months of his life when he had the bike and if he was to do it all again he wouldn’t change it.”

While Jack has maintained a positive attitude, things have been hard for his family, coping with caring for Jack in a way they never imagined they would need to.

Norman said: “For us, it has been hard. To watch your child struggle to get in and out of bed, to help them get dressed, it is hard. He’s 19 and he’s in a nappy. Some people think that he’s just lost his mobility but everything has to be retrained.

“We are still in the early stages of working through it and it is hard but his positivity is what is getting us through it. Other people would struggle even to get out of bed but he perseveres and gets himself out and chats to the people in the shops. He is dealing with it as well as anyone would if not better.

“We are still very positive, I have been off work for four months now, I will be going back in a couple of months and my wife is going to basically become Jack’s carer.

“She is amazing and we are taking a lot of the recovery on ourselves. We are happy and we are together as a family. Jack is the same boy that he was before the accident, he just doesn’t have the same body.”

A family friend, Stephanie Devlin, set up a GoFundMe to help Norman and his family give Jack an even better quality of life.

Norman said, “It was amazing that the GoFundMe was set up; it was not something we would have done personally.

“We would have gotten him everything he needed eventually but it is so nice that people are donating to help us get those things quicker.

“For all the bad things going on in the world, this is such a positive thing and it just gives me such a warm feeling. It is the best thing that could have happened from it, it is unbelievable.

“The money is all going towards getting Jack his independence. We are looking for an attachment for his wheelchair and then in the future a lighter wheelchair. The standard ones are around 20 kilos, the lighter ones are 7 kilos and would be so much easier for Jack to get around in. It is all about making life easier for Jack.

“I find it amazing that people who don’t even know us are willing to donate to help us.

“Thank you to everybody, the kindness and generosity that people have shown us is overwhelming. It just shows you that there is still so much good in the world.”

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Dark matter, time travel and meta theatre: Emma Howlett on Aether

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15 March 2026

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Dark matter, time travel and meta theatre: Emma Howlett on Aether

“Aether is a play about the unknown, and has multiple narratives colliding and entangling with this ensemble of particles,” Howlett begins, talking a mile a minute because quites simply, the play, like Howlett’s conversation, covers a lot of ground. She continues, “The central story is of Sophie, this PhD student at Cambridge who’s a particle physicist, and she’s working on a dark matter experiment at CERN in Geneva [the European Organisation for Nuclear Research]. Physicists are right now this decision because this experiment’s coming to an end with the Large Hadron Collider and they’ve found the Higgs [boson, the particle that confirms the existence of the Higgs field which permeates the universe and gives mass to particles like quarks and electrons], but the next thing behind that supersymmetry of dark matter hasn’t really come forward.

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‘My dad had delirium – these are the symptoms to be aware of’

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15 March 2026

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“If this story helps even one family understand what might be happening when someone suddenly becomes confused, then it is worth telling.”

A Co Down man is encouraging people to recognise the signs and symptoms of delirium

Rodney Moore’s father, John developed the condition following a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) that caused a sudden and alarming change in his behaviour.

Rodney, from Bangor, recalls receiving a distressed phone call from his mother, Ena, one morning when his father’s behaviour suddenly changed.

He explained: “Dad had been fairly clear the night before, but the next morning my mum phoned in a panic and said he was completely different. He was talking incoherently and seemed to have lost his frame of reference almost overnight.

“The last time Dad had those symptoms, it turned out to be a Urinary Tract Infection that had led to delirium. So when my mum rang, I told her to phone an ambulance and get him checked straight away.”

John was taken to the Ulster Hospital where he was assessed in the Emergency Department before being admitted. Rodney said it was distressing to see the sudden change in his father.

Rodney added: “You could see the frustration on his face. He was not able to hold a conversation and did not seem to recognise us. It was really difficult to witness.

“Although the infection was treated with antibiotics, the delirium took time to settle. For nearly three weeks he has no memory at all of what happened, not being in hospital, nothing.”

Rodney admitted that before this experience, he knew very little about delirium: “I had heard the word before, but did not really know what it meant. I thought the confusion was just part of the infection, but I did not realise the infection could actually cause delirium.

“That is why it is so important for people to know about it. If someone suddenly becomes very confused or starts talking nonsense, particularly an older person, it could be something like a Urinary Tract Infection causing delirium.

“If my mum rang tomorrow and said dad seemed confused again, I would have a much better idea of what might be happening. Before this, we would not have had a clue. Just having a bit of awareness means you can recognise the signs and get help quickly.”

Rodney also praised the care his father received in the Ulster Hospital: “The staff were incredibly busy, but they were very good with him. We developed a routine where we would visit for a while, give the staff space to do their jobs and then come back later. We knew he was in the right place getting the care he needed.”

South Eastern Trust, Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Dearbhail Lewis, explained that delirium is a common but often misunderstood medical condition.

“Delirium is an acute change in a person’s mental state which can occur when someone becomes unwell. Any illness serious enough to require hospital treatment can potentially trigger delirium.

“People may become very confused, restless or agitated, while others may become unusually sleepy. They may struggle to make sense of their surroundings and sometimes believe things are happening that are not actually happening. Some patients may even see or hear things that are not there, which can be very frightening for them and their families.”

Dr Lewis said infections such as Urinary Tract Infections’ are a well-known cause of delirium, but there are many others: “Delirium can also be caused by issues such as pain, dehydration, constipation or difficulty passing urine. Identifying the cause is very important so we can treat it.

“We work to reassure patients and help them stay orientated to where they are. Treating pain, encouraging food and fluids and addressing the underlying medical cause can all help improve symptoms. In some cases, short-term medication may be used if someone is very distressed or agitated.”

While delirium can be alarming, Dr Lewis reassured families that it is usually temporary: “For most patients, delirium does resolve and they return close to their previous level of functioning, although it can take some time. For some people with existing memory problems, recovery may be slower.”

Rodney hopes sharing his father’s experience will help others recognise the warning signs sooner.

Rodney added, “If this story helps even one family understand what might be happening when someone suddenly becomes confused, then it is worth telling. A little bit of knowledge can make a big difference.”

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Demi Moore rocks peacock feathers and Jessie Buckley clashes colours on Oscars 2026 red carpet

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15 March 2026

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Demi Moore rocks peacock feathers and Jessie Buckley clashes colours on Oscars 2026 red carpet

The looks are bold at this year’s Oscars (Picture: Reuters)

Awards season reaches its grand finale tonight as the 2026 Oscars bring Hollywood’s biggest names together at the Dolby Theatre.

Conan O’Brien takes the helm for his second time hosting, with Ryan Coogler’s horror/action blockbuster Sinners leading the way with a record-breaking 16 nominations.

Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more industry titans will also battle it out in the acting categories, while Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, Sentimental Value, Train Dreams, and Hamnet are among the big hitters hoping to reap rewards.

Before the ceremony kicks off, though, the evening’s first competition actually unfolds long before the envelopes are opened.

The red carpet is where stars make their earliest statement, and for many, it’s a chance to claim a victory in style even if the night’s trophies go elsewhere.

Early arrivals this year included a daring display from best actress contender Renate Reinsve, as the Norwegian starlet went bold with a super high leg split. In contrast, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You lead Rose Byrne wore a strapless black number pooling at her feet and adorned with floral embroidery.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jessie Buckley attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) — Hamnet actress Jessie Buckley opted for a colour-clashing moment (Picture: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Renate Reinsve attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by John Shearer/WireImage) — Sentimental Value star Renate Reinsve flashed her legs in a daring red number (Picture: John Shearer/WireImage)

Rose Byrne poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You lead Rose Byrne looked stunning in a floral black gown (Picture: Reuters)

Wunmi Mosaku, who is pregnant, poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole — Wunmi Mosaku dazzled in an emerald sequin dress, cradling her baby bump (Picture: Reuters)

Raye, aka the artist everyone is championing to sing the next James Bond soundtrack, also spread some love by flashing a hand heart to complement her red satin gown, while Robert Downey Jr. and his producer wife, Susan, put on a lovey-dovey display.

Soon enough, the main characters of the evening stepped out, with Hamnet lead Jessie Buckley, who plays Agnes, William Shakespeare’s wife, turning heads in a vibrant Chanel look.

The Irish movie star, also known for roles in Wicked Little Letters and I’m Thinking of Ending Things, beamed in her colour-clashing ensemble, a flowing pink skirt on her bottom half and a red top, which she teamed with matching lipstick.

Demi Moore poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole — Demi Moore went for scales and feathers in one of the most outlandish looks of the night (Picture: Reuters)

Raye poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci — Raye, aka the girl everyone is championing to sing the next Bond theme, spread some love as she arrived on the carpet (Picture: Reuters)

Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey pose on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Aude Guerrucci — Robert Downey Jr. and his producer wife, Susan, were all lovey-dovey (Picture: Reuters)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (16737580bg) Amelia Dimoldenberg 98th Annual Academy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 15 Mar 2026 — Internet star and Oscars red carpet reporter Amelia Dimoldenberg wowed in a strapless dress with a statement necklace (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock)

Other dazzling arrivals came from Sinners star and supporting actress nominee Wunmi Mosaku in emerald sequins as she proudly cradled her baby bump. The Deadpool & Wolverine actress is expecting her second child with Tash Moseley.

Demi Moore got the green memo, too, seemingly channelling both reptile and peacock chic in half scales, half feathers with one of the most outlandish outfit choices of the night.

Her shimmering attire was designed by Gucci and had a dramatic train and neckline.

US actress Amy Madigan attends the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) — Weapons star Amy Madigan couldn’t look cooler (Picture: Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock (16737595sy) Emma Stone 98th Annual Academy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 15 Mar 2026 — Emma Stone was a vision in silver (Picture: Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Elle Fanning attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images) — Elle Fanning looked angelic in her Oscars outfit (Picture: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Zoe Salsana poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole — Zoe Saldaña caught eyes with a huge necklace, paired with a lacy, lingerie-inspired look (Picture: Reuters)

On the more demure side, Elle Fanning served ballerina elegance in a corset scattered with blossom embellishments, while Zoe Saldaña wore a black, lacy, lingerie-inspired dress.

We also had Bugonia’s Stone in sparkling silver, while Weapons villain Amy Madigan defied traditional red carpet glamour with her own quirkiness, her blazer made up of feathers and paired with tinted shades for a super cool edge.

For our leading men, Chalamet was flying solo on the carpet, forgoing the chance to pose alongside girlfriend Kylie Jenner in her risqué red look.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (16737580wv) Timothee Chalamet 98th Annual Academy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 15 Mar 2026 — Timothée Chalamet defied the classic black tux tradition in all-white (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock)

Kylie Jenner Oscar Look 2026 https://www.instagram.com/p/DV64dD3knmE/ — Kylie Jenner debuted her look on Instagram, choosing not to walk the red carpet with her leading man (Picture: Instagram)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher/Shutterstock (16737580xt) Leonardo DiCaprio 98th Annual Academy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 15 Mar 2026 — Leonardo DiCaprio seldom strays from tradition on red carpets (Picture: David Fisher/Shutterstock)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Jacob Elordi attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) — Jacob Elordi looked super suave and worlds away from The Creature (Picture: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

After a week of controversy for dissing opera and ballet, with many working in the arts believing the backlash has scuppered his best actor chances, he pivoted away from the classic black tux, wearing all white.

Also sporting a moustache and an unruly hairstyle, he completed his trendy vibe with boots and a collection of silver rings.

Someone who seldom strays from tradition, however, is DiCaprio, who rocked up in the black suit and bowtie he’s so famous for.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Shutterstock (16737594ud) Megan Everett-Skarsg?rd and Stellan Skarsg?rd 98th Annual Academy Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, California, USA - 15 Mar 2026 — Stellan Skarsgård proudly posed with his wife, Megan Everett (Picture: Shutterstock)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Pedro Pascal attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Julian Hamilton/Getty Images) — Award presenter Pedro Pascal wore a white shirt with a twist (Picture: Julian Hamilton/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: (L-R) Ethan Hawke and Ryan Hawke attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matei Horvath/FilmMagic) — Ethan Hawke and wife Ryan looked every inch the Hollywood ‘IT’ couple (Picture: Matei Horvath/FilmMagic)

US actor Michael B. Jordan attends the 98th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 15, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP via Getty Images) — Sinners lead Michael B. Jordan could be the man of the night (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)

Mandatory Credit: Photo by John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock (16775647hk) Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams attend the 98th Oscars arrival on the red carpet for the 98th annual Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Conan O'Brien will host the Oscars for the second consecutive year. 98th Academy Awards, Los Angeles, California, United States - 15 Mar 2026 — Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams packed on the PDA at another awards show (Picture: John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock)

Mirroring his suaveness, Jacob Elordi was worlds away from The Creature, donning a suit with oversized lapels and a matching waistcoat.

And in one of the sweetest moments of tonight’s carpet, Swedish actor and Sentimental Value’s Stellan Skarsgård placed an arm around his wife, Megan Everett, whom he wed in 2009.

Closing out the film A-listers, award presenter Pedro Pascal put a stylish spin on a plain white shirt thanks to a floral accessory, while Ethan Hawke and his wife, Ryan, were the ultimate Hollywood ‘IT’ couple, she in a deep red gown and he in designer shades.

Later arrivals were Michael B. Jordan, hotly tipped to win big for Sinners and expected to be the main man of the night, while Paul Mescal and girlfriend Gracie Abrams continued their red carpet PDA parade in some affectionate posing.

Safety pins and a button reading ICE OUT adorn the dress of Malgosia Turzanska on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria — Polish-American costume designer Malgosia Turzanska, nominated for Hamnet, made a political statement (Picture: Reuters)

Glennon Doyle holds a purse that reads 'Fuck ICE' as she poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Caroline Brehman — Glennon Doyle also held a purse with a political message on amid outrage over ICE killings (Picture: Reuters)

Sara Bareilles wears a pin reading — Sara Bareilles wore an ‘ICE OUT’ badge, and her guest showed support for Palestine with a watermelon (Picture: Reuters)

As has become expected at major events in recent years, tonight also saw several attendees grasp the opportunity to make a political statement.

Polish-American costume designer Malgosia Turzanska, nominated for Hamnet, had an ‘ICE OUT’ pin on her dress, as did songstress Sara Bareilles, while Glennon Doyle took a more explicit approach, unashamedly carrying a ‘F**K ICE’ purse.

Their accessories made their red carpet debut amid continued outrage towards the US government’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) and its aggressive tactics, including lethal force.