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STRICTLY star Amy Dowden has revealed her excruciating Crohn’s disease can make her blackout up to five times a day.

The professional dancer, who is in remission from breast cancer, began suffering from the chronic bowel condition when she was 11 but didn’t get diagnosed until the age of 19.

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Amy Dowden lives with Crohn’s disease[/caption]

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The professional dancer has had to battle flare-ups since she was 11[/caption]

On Aimee Fuller’s Monday Mile podcast, Amy said the symptoms can be worse than child birth.

She said: “If you think, a woman is designed for childbirth, you don’t pass out during childbirth. 

“I can have four to five blackouts, because the pain is that much that my body can’t control it.

“I get swollen eyes, inflammation to my joints, my skin, but I’m very, very lucky that I work with the most incredible team and a lot of my severe symptoms are now under control and in remission.”

Amy has been to hospital more than 100 times in her life due to flare-ups of the condition.

Crohn’s causes inflammation of the digestive system with symptoms including recurring diarrhoea, abdominal pain and cramping – usually worse after eating and extreme tiredness.

There is no cure for the disease, so treatment aims to reduce symptoms and maintain remission.

Just weeks ago Amy returned to dancing after being forced to pull out of Strictly after fracturing her shin.

She will soon be hitting the road with Carlos Gu for their ‘Reborn’ show throughout March and April.

In November Amy marked a year since she finished chemotherapy for stage three breast cancer.

She said she felt “so proud” of what she has achieved and shared a video from the day she rang a bell signalling her last round of treatment.

“At the time I didn’t know what was ahead, awaiting tests and I guess the hardest part yet the long recovery from what chemo and surgery does to you,” she wrote.

“I was a ‘new’ me but deep inside found I had zero confidence. Even until late spring I wasn’t sure I had the confidence to dance again.

“I just didn’t feel like me. But I’m so glad I pushed through because it’s what has made me truly happy again.”

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Amy is in remission from stage three breast cancer[/caption]

TWO schools and premises at a business park in Co Galway were evacuated earlier today after a fire broke out at a factory.

Gardai are assisting with the evacuation after Galway County Council declared the scene at Claregalway Corporate Business Park as a “major fire incident” this afternoon.

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The fire incident took place at Claregalway Business Park[/caption]

It is understood that the fire took place at a lithium battery production plant in the area, with the council confirming that the evacuation has been taken as a “precautionary measure”.

It has been reported that, while the fire has been contained after breaking out yesterday, there is concern that gasses resulting from the production processes are not dispersing due to humidity levels.

Parents whose children attend Claregalway Educate Together National School and Coláiste Bhaile Chläir secondary school’s have been urged to collect their children from the evacuation locations.

A statement from Galway County Council said: “Galway Fire and Rescue Service is currently responding to a significant fire at the Claregalway Corporate Business Park.

“As a precautionary measure, a partial evacuation of the business park is underway.

“In the interest of public safety, Claregalway Educate Together National School and Colaiste Bhaile Chlair secondary school are also being evacuated. An Garda Siochana is assisting with the evacuation process.

“All pupils from Colaiste Bhaile Chlair secondary school are being transported by bus to Claregalway GAA Club at Knockdoemore.

“Pupils from the Claregalway Educate Together National School are being evacuated to the church in Claregalway.”

It is understood that some 1,300 students were evacuated from their classrooms at Colaiste Bhaile Chlair.

The schools have already been in touch with school guardians, with parents being told that further updates will be provided as the situation develops.

The council added: “Parents and guardians are advised not to go to the schools, as access is restricted. Instead, they are requested to collect their children directly from the above locations.

“Galway County Council urges the public to follow official guidance and avoid the area to allow emergency services to carry out their work.”

ANOTHER SCHOOL EVACUATED

It comes after another school was evacuated in a separate incident that took place in Co Cork yesterday morning.

An electric cable is suspected to have caught on fire at Glasheen Boy’s National School, located on School Avenue, shortly after 8:30am.

No injuries were reported.

It is understood that staff at the primary school extinguished the minor blaze with a fire extinguisher.

Cork City Fire Brigade were alerted to the blaze and attended the scene within six minutes.

The school, which shares a campus with Glasheen Girls’ School, is located in Cork city centre.

Cork City Council confirmed in a statement that three pumps, a hydraulic platform and a senior officer from the Cork City Fire Brigade mobilised and were on the scene for one hour.

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Two schools and a number of other premises have been evacuated as a precaution[/caption]

JACK O’Connor is reportedly set to draft Micheal Burns back into his Kerry panel in a dramatic U-turn from this time last year.

Back in Feburary 2024 the Kingdom boss announced that Burns had opted to walk away over a lack of playing time.

However, in a November interview on the Smaller Fish GAA podcast, the Dr Crokes forward clarified that he was ‘more told I wasn’t wanted’ while about to hop into his car on the way to training.

Burns responded to his brutal dropping in the best manner possible as he was in inspired form as his club stormed to the Munster championship title.

Crokes selector Denis Coleman hailed the 29-year-old in the lead-up to their final triumph over Loughmore-Castleiney for channelling his frustration brilliantly.

Coleman told SunSport: “When things with Kerry came to an end, Micheal was straight back to us with an attitude of, ‘I’m back with my own crowd here now and I’m going to give it 100 per cent’.

“He played right through the league with us and he was a real leader on and off the field.

“He brought so much to it, whereas some fellas might start moping because they’re no longer involved at that level.

“His attitude was completely different. He came back in and couldn’t get enough football. He was delighted to be with the group.

“He had been with Kerry for quite a number of years so it wouldn’t have been normal for him to be with us at that time of the year.

“But we were more than happy to have him and he’s been a huge asset to us all the way through.”

Burns himself spoke after that sweet success about just how much a ninth provincial crown meant to everyone connected with the club.

The 2022 All-Ireland winner with Kerry beamed: “These days don’t come around often and you have to cherish them.

“You can see what it means to people out here on the pitch. A brilliant day for the club.

“We haven’t been here in a while and it’s just a great feeling now leading into Christmas with something to look forward to afterwards.”

TAKING KERR

According to The Kerryman, he is now among a quartet called up by O’Connor as Kerry prepare to make their bow in Division 1 of the Allianz League.

Mark O’Shea, Evan Looney and Charlie Keating are the other three named in the piece.

The All-Ireland contenders’ re-fixed opening clash with Donegal will be played on Saturday, February 8 at Fitzgerald Stadium at 2.30pm.

Last Sunday’s round 1 showdown was one of five league fixtures called off across both codes due as a result of storm Éowyn.

Leitrim’s cancelled Division 3 clash with Laois and Wicklow’s Division 4 showdown with Waterford will also be played on February 8 in Ballinamore and Aughrim respectively with 2.30 starts.

Mayo’s NHL Division 3 game against Cavan will be played on Saturday February 15 at 1.30, and Westmeath’s Division 2 hurling derby against Laois will be on Sunday February 16 at 2.30.

Reese Witherspoon shared an exciting update about the “Legally Blonde” prequel on “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.” She is currently searching for an actress to play the young Elle Woods in high school for the upcoming series. Last year Prime Video announced that they ordered a “Legally Blonde” prequel series, titled “Elle,” from Witherspoon’s...

MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE has an advantage over almost all of his opponents when it comes to striking.

But he’s insists he won’t have an additional one when he faces Sharabutdin Magomedov this weekend – despite his UFC Saudi Arabia opponent only having ONE EYE.

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page returns to the octagon on Saturday night at UFC Saudi Arabia[/caption]

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MVP faces undefeated middleweight Sharabutdin ‘Bullet’ Magomedov[/caption]

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Magomedov only has one functioning eye after losing vision in his right optic organ[/caption]

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MVP insists Magomedov’s visual impairment doesn’t put him at an advantage[/caption]

The pair collide in an eagerly-anticipated middleweight showdown in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 250 at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday night.

Magomedov has captivated MMA fans around the world with his incredible performances inside the cage, most of which have been turned in since he lost vision in his right eye.

Many believe the Dagestani’s visual impairment puts him at an incredible disadvantage, but not Page, who told SunSport: “I personally would say no [I’m not at an advantage].

“And the only reason I’m gonna say no is because this man’s 15-0.

“This guy hasn’t been getting hit with stuff.

“I know how amazing human beings can be with what we class as maybe a disability.

“But we’ve had guys with one arm before fight exceptionally [well].

“We’ve got guys with one leg. If we put our mind to anything, we can do anything we want.

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Shara Bullet started losing vision in his right eye early in his career[/caption]

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The 30-year-old had eight surgeries on his eye but eventually lost vision in it[/caption]

“There’s no such thing as a real disadvantage because our body; we just adapt.

“The fact that he hasn’t been caught means that one eye is good enough.

“So I don’t, I don’t see that as an advantage, but I do see me just being me as an advantage.

“So I just need to go in there and make sure I’m the best me on that day.

“And as talented as he is, he’s he’s not gonna overcome this.”

The undefeated Magomedov is somewhat of the black sheep of Dagestani fighters, with his striking being his most dominant skillset.

Page is a fan of the 30-year-old kickboxer’s handiwork, saying: “He’s got unique angles because he likes to throw from different body positions.

“Like whipping his hooks over after his kicks, quite rapidly as well.

“And you can tell he’s got heavy hands. So there’s a lot about him [I like] and he’s willing to try stuff.

“The double back fist, [he was] willing to try it. It was an exceptional, KO.

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Michael 'Venom' Page on Shara Bullet

“But you have to be willing to put yourself in unfamiliar territory, which shows his bravery and shows how confident he is in his abilities.”

Saturday’s Saudi showdown with Magomedov will mark Page’s first-ever foray to middleweight.

The move up to 185lbs and the potential interesting match-ups in the stacked division, however, aren’t distracting Page from his primary goal.

The 37-year-old said: “If there are good fights to be had at middleweight, I’ll take them. But my goal is the welterweight belt.

“Middleweight doesn’t really do anything for me unless it’s an exciting fight.

“So if it’s a good fight, [the] UFC likes it, I like it and fans like it, I’ll do it.

“But the goal is to still progress and go and get that title at welterweight.”

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Shara Magomedov scored an incredible walk-off KO over Armen Petrosyan last year[/caption]

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page is relishing the opportunity to become the first man to beat the new fan favourite[/caption]

A spectacular win over new favourite Magomedov, however, will well and truly put Page in the mix at 185lbs.

“I feel like I’m definitely coming to make him walk the plank,” Page said of ‘The Pirate’. “[And] make him suffer the first defeat of his career.

“But in a way that I don’t think he ever would have seen it coming before.

“Becuase like I said, he’s gonna be very confident in his striking ability.

“But he’s not gonna understand what I bring to the table.

“He’s not gonna understand my angles, my speed, my precision in my punches and my kicks – he’s not gonna understand it.

“And gonna be stubborn about changing tactics and that’s when you’re gonna see him fall.”

A DUBLIN man has pleaded guilty to taking part in an attack which left a then seventeen-year-old girl blind in one eye.

Alanna Quinn Idris was struck in the face with the saddle of an electric scooter by a member of a gang, fracturing her eye socket and leaving her permanently blind in her right eye.

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Jack Cummins, 21, with an address at Rossmore Road, Ballyfermot was before Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today, where he pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to Ms Quinn Idris on Ballyfermot Road on December 30, 2021.

He had been due to stand trial.

A second man who also took part in the attack was handed a sentence of four and a half years in March 2023.

Darragh Lyons, 21, of Weir View, Glenaulin, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, pleaded guilty to assault causing serious harm to Ms Quinn Idris, assault causing harm to her friend Louis O’Sullivan and violent disorder on Ballyfermot Road on December 30, 2021.

A third man, Josh Cummins, 20, of Raheen Drive, Ballyfermot, received a five-year sentence, with the final two years suspended in November 2023 for his role in the incident

He pleaded guilty to intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Ms Quinn Idris. 

He further pleaded guilty to a count of violent disorder and one of production of an article, a hurl, in the course of a dispute.

He also pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Louis O’Sullivan as part of the same incident.

Judge Patricia Ryan heard today that Cummins has no previous convictions.

She remanded him on continuing bail and directed the preparation of a probation report, along with a victim impact statement.

He is due to be sentenced on May 12, 2025.

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MORE flights are launching to one of the UK’s prettiest islands.

Airline Skybus currently operates three flights a week from Newquay Airport to St Mary’s Airport in the Isles of Scilly in winter.

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Skybus flights will increase from three a week to three a day[/caption]

However, this is set to increase from May 12 to two every day – one in each direction – from Monday to Saturday.

And then during the peak summer season, a third lunchtime flight will be added, from July 1.

The 30 minute flight will also line up with other domestic routes to places like London and Edinburgh.

Skybus managing director Jonathan Hinkles said: “Our expansion at Cornwall Airport Newquay is great news for customers, bringing new connectivity, more seats and more travel options for those flying to and from the Isles of Scilly.”

Skybus first launched from Newquay Airport in 1992.

Last summer, a new fast ferry route from Penzance to the islands was scrapped before it ever started, with the current time takign around 2hr45.

The Isles of Scilly are owned by the Duchy of Cornwall – which is Prince William, with him and Kate Middleton often visiting in the summer.

Made up of 200 islands, only five are inhabited.

Tresco Island is where the royals are often spotted, where they take this kids George, Charlotte and Louis.

Just don’t expect to see them – a holidaymaker who told The Sun: “We hardly noticed at first as they seemed a normal family on holiday intent on keeping themselves to themselves.

The other islands are St Mary’s, Bryher, St Martin and St Agnes.

You can expect a mild climate all year round, being the warmest in the British Isles.

The islands have even been compared to some stunning long-haul destinations.

Travel website The Travel said: “If The Maldives is out of the question, consider visiting this UK archipelago that’s just as stunning.”

The islands are also home to the smallest airport in the UK, with Land’s End Airport only having 19-seat planes.

Another one of the islands is St Agnes, which has a super budget campsite if you want to stay for cheap.

Troytown Farm is the only dairy farm in Scilly and camping you can stay for just £12.50 a night.

Otherwise the island of St Mary’s has the Star Castle Hotel which dates back to the 16th century.

Jersey Airport is also getting new flights amid a £2million revamp.

And Blue Islands is launching a new route from Newcastle to the Channel Islands.

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BIANCA Censori has shown off her underwear in a see-through white jumpsuit at the airport.

Dashing through the airport with her husband Kanye West, fans are speculating that the duo are headed back to the United States – although this is not confirmed.

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Kanye West and Bianca Censori have been spotted leaving Tokyo[/caption]

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The couple looked smitten as they stood by one another and headed through the airport[/caption]

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The couple have been enjoying some downtime in Tokyo[/caption]

Showing off her sensational figure, Bianca, 30, rocked a see-through white one-piece as she stood beside the rapper, 47.

Bianca wore her brunette locks tied up into a bun at the back of her head, with the stunning model rocking some large sunglasses.

From a distance, the YEEZY architect looked almost naked, with the one-piece clinging to every inch and curve of her toned body.

The jumpsuit that Bianca donned was a gray colour and in the style of a roll-neck.

Bianca’s body was completely covered up from her neck to her wrists, all the way down to her feet.

She rocked a pair of heeled pumps with the skintight onesie, with her underwear on full display.

The snaps of the couple have since been shared in various Reddit threads, with one of the Redditors writing alongside the photos: “Ye and Bianca seen at the airport (allegedly going to the states).”

“He’s coming back to the US to drop the album and do a listening party,” speculated another.

“If he really is coming back to the US, I think we’re getting a listening party,” added a third in a different sub-Reddit.

SPECULATION FOR ‘US RETURN’

They went on: “I’m not sure when, but I think that if Ye is really coming back to LA, we’re going to get a listening party at some point in the next month or two during the rollout.

“I still think the album probably drops in the next couple of months, with a listening party in there somewhere. Maybe in Chicago, LA, or New York, something like that.

“I remember Ye Streams on twitter saying he heard from a source that there were possible events planned in LA and New York a few months ago I think. Idk how reliable that source was but shoutout Ye Streams.”

While someone else commented: “He’s there for the Grammys,” to which another fan of the rapper said: “I honestly can’t picture him going but I think it’s possible he pulls up.”

KANYE AND BIANCA’S LOVE STORY

Kanye and Bianca have been married since December 2022.

The pair got hitched mere weeks after the rapper’s divorce from ex-wife Kim Kardashian was finalized.

Ye and Bianca often turn heads with their racy and NSFW displays, with the Aussie model often rocking next to nothing when stepping out with her man.

The couple have recently been traveling around the world, with them having spent a lot of time in Tokyo.

While the pair have been in Japan, they have frequently been spotted enjoying meals out together and packing on the PDA.

Kanye and Bianca have recently been seen at Starbucks, McDonalds and a 7-Eleven.

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Kanye and Bianca often turn heads for their racy looks[/caption]

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