Feel the fear

One of the most striking links with domestic abuse is animal cruelty . I’ve seen in court cases that abusers harm or threaten to harm a beloved pet in front of their partner and their children. It’s terrifying – and it couldn’t be a clearer example of coercive and controlling behaviour designed to intimidate victims to remain in, or be silenced about, their abusive relationship. Which brings me to the latest from the high-profile court case in the United States involving Amber Heard, Johnny Depp – and his dog . Heard recently gave evidence that Depp, “grabs this teacup yorkie and holds Boo out of the window of the moving car, and he’s howling like an animal while holding the dog out the window…And everyone in the car – I’ll never forget it – everyone just froze. No one did anything.” She added, “I didn’t want to react to cause him to drop the dog,” Heard said. I’ve seen this before. It goes like this – if you dare to step out of line, I have the power to slit … [Read more...] about There’s a reason Johnny Depp’s dog keeps coming up in the Amber Heard trial

Prior to the coronavirus , I was at the peak of my newly adopted fitness journey. I was attending the gym regularly alongside a 9-to-5 unpaid work placement, and I felt good for it. Taking progress pictures, tracking my macros and treating myself on weekends had formed the basis of my new routine. But as someone who has struggled with body dysmorphia for almost eight years, lockdown has revealed to me that beneath the joy working out would give me, the deep-seated insecurities that have dominated a large part of my daily inner monologue had remained strong. As a teenager, my body was always something I was conscious of. I had always been physically active, as a member of a local rowing club from the age of 11 – training four days a week – and a swimmer before that. But it wasn’t until one of my best friends started to diet and skip meals, at 13 years of age, that I started to think deeper about the link between my physical appearance and my worth as a person, and … [Read more...] about During lockdown I realised I wasn’t dealing with my body dysmorphia well – so I have made a change that helped

Piers Morgan has weighed in on the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial, branding the actress a "liar" for her comments about donating $7 million to charity. Depp and Heard are currently embroiled in a $50 million defamation lawsuit after Heard wrote a 2018 op-ed stating she was a survivor of domestic violence. She never mentioned her ex-husband Depp by name but his legal team argue the insinuation has caused a massive loss of potential earnings. On Monday in court, Heard faced cross-examination from Depp's team who questioned her claim that she donated her $7 million divorce settlement to multiple charities. Attorney Camille Vasquez and Heard debated the use of the word "donated" as Heard suggested it was synonymous with the term "pledged." Sharing the exchange on Twitter to his 7.9 million followers, British TV host Morgan gave a damning assessment of Heard's testimony. "So Amber Heard's a liar," Morgan wrote, "and if she's lying about paying money to charity, why should … [Read more...] about Piers Morgan brands Amber Heard a liar after charity donation admission

European Union lambasts Boris Johnson over NI 'clarity' Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info EU Commissioner for Financial Services Mairead McGuinness urged PM Boris Johnson to provide “clarity” over NI protocol intentions after saying the EU is “very clear” on its side. Referring to possible ways to move forward with the protocol, Ms McGuinness discouraged the UK from taking “a unilateral action” as she claimed “[the EU and the UK] can crack this together” and the EU acknowledge the “difficulties and problems with business and citizens” that Northern Ireland is facing. Related articles White House officials warned of Sturgeon's plan to … [Read more...] about ‘We’re very clear from our side!’ EU chief lambasts Boris Johnson over NI ‘clarity’

Charmaine Abdul-Karim has spoken out about the discrimination faced by the Romany Gypsy Community (Image: UGC) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Charmaine Abdul-Karim says it seems it is 'still acceptable' to be racist towards people from her background after suffering instances of discrimination her entire life. These include Charmaine being forced to resign from several jobs as a result of racist treatment, and her two children having to change schools. Related articles Lovestruck High cast: Who is in the cast of Amazon dating series? Police swarm street after woman, 21, stabbed to death near school Talking to Cheshire Live, the … [Read more...] about Distraught Gypsy mum: ‘My children have left three schools due to racism’

Bobby Lee was rushed in for emergency surgery (Image: Bobby Lee/SWNS) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The woman said that she briefly feared for her life while home alone with her youngest child, after accidentally gulping down the medical swab while testing herself for coronavirus. Care Worker Bobby Lee said she decided to test after feeling unwell during a night shift but, when she put the swab in her mouth, it got stuck. Unsure what to do, care worker Bobby then tried to swallow the swab. Related articles Gypsy mum: 'My children have left three schools due to racism' ‘Outraged!’ Mum in shock after receiving £1,300 internet bill from EE … [Read more...] about Mum rushed to surgery after swallowing six-inch Covid swab

Police are being assaulted in record numbers says Peter Bleksley Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Peter Bleksley sat down with Journalist Jeremy Vine to discuss the Home Secretary's decision to implement such a change. The ex- police officer defended men and women who work for the law enforcement sector. Home Secretary Priti Patel has been focusing on the British police force, trying to bolster employment in the sector, and changing police regulations, in order to tackle crime. Mr Bleksley then went on to explain that certain sections of the police force are being 'used as punching bags.' Related articles Liz Truss ready to … [Read more...] about Police ‘treated as punchbags’ as ex-Met officer insists tasers ‘needed’

BBC Breakfast: Owain Wyn Evans jokingly walks off set Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Owain Wyn Evans is best known for his appearances on BBC Breakfast as a journalist and weather presenter. His latest venture has been testing his resilience in freezing conditions as part of the BBC' s Freeze the Fear experiment. The TV star has opened up about his childhood during the series and Express.co.uk has all you need to know about where he was born. Related articles Jane McDonald shares glimpse into love life as she bids farewell What is Bargain Hunt expert Christina Trevanion's nationality? Where was Owain Wyn Evans born? … [Read more...] about Where was Owain Wyn Evans born? BBC Breakfast star’s family history explained

A Florida man with no flying experience who kept his cool while landing a small plane last week says "the hand of God" was with him after the pilot collapsed at the controls. Meanwhile, a doctor told NBC's "Today" show that the pilot has been released from the hospital, calling his recovery a "miracle." Darren Harrison told "Today" that he was relaxing with his feet up in the back of the single-engine Cessna after a fishing trip in the Bahamas when the pilot told him and another passenger: "Guys, I gotta tell you I don't feel good." "He said, 'I've got a headache and I'm fuzzy and I just don't feel right," the 39-year-old flooring salesman said. "And I said, 'What do we need to do?' and at that point he didn't respond at all." Harrison climbed into the cockpit and saw that the plane was diving, and fast. "All I saw when I came up to the front was water out the right window and I knew it was coming quick," he said. "At that point I knew if I didn't react, that we would … [Read more...] about Passenger who landed plane recounts “scariest” moments after pilot collapsed at controls

MEGHAN Markle and Prince Harry are “still pushing for royal life” despite not wanting to be "associated" with them, a royal expert has claimed. PR expert Lina Citreon discussed the Sussexes ’ lifestyle choices with Christina Garibaldi on the latest episode of Royally Us. Speaking on Royally Us, host Christina Garibaldi said: “They [ Harry and Meghan] are one of the most recognisable couples in the world but they also wanted to straddle that royal life. “You know, when they were told they couldn’t, they’re still using their HRH titles and things, so it seems like they’re still pushing the royal life but don’t really want to be associated with it either”. PR expert Lida said: “One of the things we’ve learnt is you sometimes don’t get to have it both ways. “When you think about royal life and pageantry of the institution, there’s lots of rules that come with that and there’s protocols and there’s rewards. “But celebrity also has rules and protocols and rewards, it … [Read more...] about Royal Family news- Prince Harry & Meghan ‘still pushing for royal life’ despite not wanting the ‘association’ with them