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Next month, TV presenter Fearne Cotton will be curating a special festival alongside breast cancer charity, CoppaFeel! – and Metro.co.uk is hopping on board as its proud sponsor. It’s the eleventh year Fearne, who is one of the charity’s patrons, has helped put on the event called Festifeel with CoppaFeel!’s founder Kris Hallenga, and this year they’re bringing in chart-toppers McFly as her headline act, as well as Radio DJ Adele Roberts taking a turn on the decks. ‘ Festifeel is a really important marker in the CoppaFeel! calendar for everyone,’ Fearne explains. ‘Mainly because it is a chance to really celebrate and come together, and music is the perfect way to do that. ‘It brings people together in the same space, where they can let go, have fun and and dance – but always with an undercurrent message, which is to check your chest. ‘It’s a simple message but one that we all need to be told many times over, so it becomes a regular practice. And there’s no … [Read more...] about Metro joins forces with Fearne Cotton’s festival for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!

Dawn Butler has opened up about one of the toughest parts of her cancer diagnosis – how to tell her loved ones without worrying them. The Labour MP, 52, has spoken candidly about it, revealing earlier this year that she thought she might die after receiving the news following a routine mammogram. She has now teamed up with Metro.co.uk to launch the campaign A Million Missed Mammograms to try and persuade those yet to have a screening to get one booked. ‘You can survive breast cancer, and the earlier you find it the better,’ the former minister said. Ms Butler has thankfully recovered, but she had to endure some incredibly difficult days along the way. On top of the uncomfortable examination, the operation to remove cancerous cells and the fear her diagnosis may become more invasive, she also found herself struggling with something many might deem relatively simple – telling her family, friends and colleagues about what she was going through. The Brent Central MP … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not dying, but I have some bad news’: How MP broke news she had breast cancer

Singing icon Whitney Houston not only won legions of fans with her legendary performances, she was also famous for her stunning looks. Sadly, years of substance abuse wreaked havoc on the her looks, and by the time of her death in 2012, her body was by mottled scars and injuries. Her autopsy revealed that her nose had rotted and had a hole in it, likely due to her cocaine addiction, and the coroner diagnosed that one of her arteries was 60 percent blocked. READ MORE: Dionne Warwick pays tribute to cousin Whitney Houston 10 years after tragic death Tragic Whitney's autopsy report made for devastating reading as details were revealed about the singer, who was born on this day (August 9) 59 years ago. A cocktail of nine drugs were discovered in her body when she was found face-down in the bathtub at the Beverly Hilton on February 11, 2012. She'd arrived in town earlier that week ahead of the Grammys and just the night before was spotted behaving erratically and looking … [Read more...] about Whitney Houston’s harrowing autopsy – missing teeth, fake breasts and rotting nose

Dawn Butler has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer following a routine mammogram. The 52-year-old Labour MP released a public statement about her diagnosis as well as her recent surgery. Ms Butler said the cancer cells were discovered at a very early stage so it was something she would ‘get through and over’. However, she needed to take time off to fully recover. ‘Everything stood still as it does when you hear the dreaded C-word – it is a shock but an early diagnosis means that it is something that I will get through and over,’ Ms Butler wrote. ‘The NHS has caught my cancer early, the operation was a complete success, and I will make a full recovery. ‘However, I now have to take time off work for my recovery. Everyone who knows me knows that I am a workaholic and I love what I do – but unless I listen to medical advice and recover well, I will not be able to give my best. ‘I would like to thank Parliament, the Labour Party, local members and my team … [Read more...] about Dawn Butler reveals she has breast cancer and is set to make full recovery

Dame Olivia Newton-John had been a passionate campaigner for breast cancer awareness after fighting the disease since she was 44, with her work continuing even in death. The actress died at the age of 73 this week after battling cancer, but the legacy of the Grease star, played Sandy in the beloved musical opposite John Travolta , lives on. Raising awareness and vital funds for breast cancer research even in death, her family asked for donations to her own foundation in her memory in lieu of flowers. Her husband, John Easterling, said in a statement that Newton-John had died peacefully at her ranch in California, surrounded by family and friends. He added: ‘Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer . ‘Her healing inspiration and pioneering experience with plant medicine continues with the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, dedicated to researching plant medicine and cancer.’ The Olivia … [Read more...] about Dame Olivia Newton-John’s fight for breast cancer awareness continues even in death

An MP has pledged to ‘find a million missing mammograms’ in order to save lives across the UK. Dawn Butler has teamed up with Metro.co.uk as part of a new campaign to ensure cancer diagnoses are caught as early as possible. A million women in the UK are thought to have missed their most recent mammogram screenings. Thousands more could be living with breast cancer without realising. The pandemic has already led to backlogs across the healthcare sector and, as Britain battles through the living cost crisis, people are now struggling to find time for routine appointments that could save lives. Dawn has now teamed up with Metro.co.uk to launch the ‘A Million Missed Mammograms’ campaign. The Labour politician announced her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, following a routine mammogram last November. She’s now embarking on a mission to make sure others don’t put off essential appointments. Dawn told Metro.co.uk: ‘I want to find the missing million women who … [Read more...] about One million people have missed potentially lifesaving mammogram appointments

A tailor-made structure may make microwave WiFi signals more transmittable through walls without reflection, according to new research. This works in much the same way as anti-reflective coating on a pair of eyeglasses, which also has implications for future 6G mobile communications. Annoying reflections disrupt the transmission of waves, including visible light and invisible mobile communications, and in a new paper appearing in the journal Nature , scientists at the Vienna University of Technology and Rennes University in Austria offer a method to eliminate wave reflection. The paper is titled Anti-reflection structure for perfect transmission through complex media . "You can think of it like the anti-reflective coating on glasses," says Professor Stefan Rotter of Vienna University of Technology. "You add an extra layer to the lens, which then causes light waves to reach the eye better than before. The reflection is reduced," he said. While this is simple in the … [Read more...] about New Wi-Fi reflection tech could send signal through impenetrable walls

Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles (Image: Getty) 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 That night is best remembered for when John Lennon said: "For our last number, I'd like to ask your help. To the people in the cheaper seats clap your hands, and the rest of you, if you'd just rattle your jewellery." Related articles Where does Matt Goss live? Elvis Presley missed out on working with Olivia Newton-John in musical But the occasion on November 4, 1963 was also special for Fiona James, whose actor dad Gerald James performed for the Queen Mother too. She wanted the signatures of the Fab Four - and the moment her father passed a pen to Lennon was captured on camera with Ringo … [Read more...] about Treasured set of Beatles memorabilia worth up to £5,000 is up for auction

Zoe Ball cries as she remembers Olivia Newton-John 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 Zoe Ball was left emotional on Tuesday morning as she came to terms with the death of legendary singer and actress, Olivia Newton-John. The iconic star died on Monday following a battle with breast cancer which spanned on-and-off for 30 years. Related articles Ian Hislop on time apart from wife Victoria 'Lives in Greece!' Olivia Newton-John dead: Grease actress dies aged 73 On her BBC Radio Two breakfast show, Zoe played Magic from the 1980 film Xanadu. After the track had finished, Zoe’s voice started to break as she struggled to get her words out. The presenter blubbed: “I’m so sorry, but that has … [Read more...] about Zoe Ball breaks down in tears on air over Olivia Newton-John’s death ‘She was wonderful’

Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 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 Donny Osmond, 64, has taken to social media to pay tribute to Olivia Newton-John following her death aged 73. The legendary singer lost her battle with breast cancer on Monday after first being diagnosed 30 years ago. Related articles Ian Hislop on time apart from wife Victoria 'Lives in Greece!' Olivia Newton-John dead: Grease actress dies aged 73 Donny, who performed with Olivia on The Donny and Marie Show in 1978, shared an unearthed clip of the pair singing You’re The One That I Want from Grease. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton ‘learned the hard way’ after Nicole Scherzinger romance Donny Osmond … [Read more...] about Donny Osmond shares heartbreak over ‘angel’ Olivia Newton-John ‘I honestly love you’