To have loved and lost is better

Nikki Grahame 's mum Sue made a heartbreaking appearance on This Morning on Tuesday to discuss her daughter's battle with anorexia. Speaking to hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Sue said that her daughter is trying her "level best" to beat the eating disorder this time. It comes after her friends managed to raise £65,000 with the help of fans so ensure that she can check into a facility and get the help that she needs. Speaking about the events that led up to Nikki needing serious help this time, Sue said that being in lockdown really took it's toll on the Big Brother star. “Last year really put the cap on it, when the gyms closed it was quite a worry," Sue explained. "The isolation, it’s been really hard for her, really hard. She felt very cut off and spending too much time on her own with not enough to think about other than food and that took a grip as well." Sue admitted that one particular day that sticks in her mind is Mothering Sunday when … [Read more...] about Nikki Grahame’s mum begged her to get better as she battled anorexia in hospital aged 9

THERE are different sets of rules when it comes to having boyfriends within the traveller community, with some stricter than others. From having a curfew, to being forbidden to live with a man before marriage, Caitlin, 19, and Lizzy, 20, know only too well what it’s like having to avoid any scandal which could put off potential husbands. In the fourth of our six-part exclusive series with Fabulous, the Caravan Queens will be spilling the beans on ‘grabbing’, marriage and the strict dating rules they must follow. Lizzy says: “When it comes to having a boyfriend every traveller is different, we all have different sets of rules set by their family. But for us, I’m allowed a boyfriend, and Caitlin’s allowed a boyfriend. “There are rules with dating, and it is very important that we follow them, and that every girl follows them. You would never want to tarnish your name.” And despite relationships not being their main priority the sisters, who are currently both single … [Read more...] about Curfews, ‘grabbing’, Tinder is banned & girls NEVER snog on a first date – strict dating rules for travellers revealed

Nikki Grahame died less than 24 hours after leaving the eating disorder clinic where she had been receiving treatment for anorexia, it has been reported. Family and friends are said to have believed the former Big Brother star's health was improving and were 'cautiously optimistic' she was moving in the right direction. While hoping to see Nikki get better, those closest to her were said to have been concerned when she left the clinic last week for surgery. "'Given the severity of Nikki's condition and the strain already put on her body from 30 years of battling anorexia, there were major reservations about scaling back her care," a source told The Sun. "Although there were concerns that Nikki still needed heightened care, she did seem to be doing relatively well and her discharge was a cause for cautious optimism among her inner circle. "Nikki, unfortunately, had suffered many relapses in her life, but this time she was more determined than ever to get better and the … [Read more...] about Big Brother’s Nikki Grahame left eating disorder clinic 24 hours before tragic death

US District Judge R. Gary Klausner on Monday approved of a partial deal between the US Women's National Soccer Team (USWNT) and the US Soccer Federation (USSF) over unequal working conditions. Klausner approved a December settlement during the hearing. The deal calls for charter flights, hotel accommodations, venue selection and staff support for the USWNT equal to that of the US men's national soccer team (USMNT). Going from the field to the court The USWNT sued the USSF in March 2019, claiming that they have not been paid equally to the men's team under their current collective bargaining agreement. The women's agreement ends this December, and the men's agreement in question expired December 2018. The women asked for more than $66 million (€55 million) in damages under the Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. "We are pleased that the court has approved the equal working conditions that the USWNT players have fought for many years to achieve," said … [Read more...] about US women’s soccer team gets partial victory on equality

Michelle Heaton clapped back at cruel trolls who bombarded her with abuse after Nikki Grahame 's death. The reality world was in shock when Big Brother star Nikki died aged 38 after she lost her battle with anorexia over the weekend. Liberty X pop star Michelle, 41, hit back at nasty messages she received from people following the news of her friend's death. Among the nasty messages, one vicious troll accused the singer of being the reason her pal died. Michelle fired back with a foul-mouthed rant about the trolls sending her messages in the wake of the tragedy. She wrote: "Who ever this piece of s*** is.. I feel sorry for you. You need a hug. You never know what anyone is going through. "However, to tell me I was reason she died ... wow ... I just hope if you loose someone you love you DO NOT get told it’s your fault... coz.. who ever u r .. your lucky I’ve been through and seen so much I’m not easy to crack. "I’ve been Called many things in my life... this is … [Read more...] about Michelle Heaton hits back at trolls who bombarded her with abuse after Nikki Grahame’s death