10 h. ago Voices: ‘It broke my heart’: Readers reflect on the realities of dementia care as Bruce Willis’s condition progresses

Our community has shared heartfelt experiences of caring for loved ones with dementia, emphasising the heartbreak, difficult decisions, and need for compassion highlighted by Bruce Willis’s family situation

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7 d. ago Ryder Cup: USA captain Keegan Bradley does not pick himself to play at Bethpage

World ranked No 11 decides to stick with non-playing roleJordan Spieth and Brooks Koepka both miss outKeegan Bradley has opted against becoming the first Ryder Cup playing captain since 1963. The United States captain named his eagerly awaited six wildcard picks on Wednesday, taking the difficult decision not to try to combine roles in New York next month.Bradley is ranked 11 in the world but opted for others. Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns received the captain’s call. Bradley reflected on “the most incredible year of my life” as he announced his decisions during a media conference in Texas. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mikel Arteta's transfer gamble pays off as Arsenal 'difference maker' emerges

Mikel Arteta took a major gamble when he bought David Raya in as his Arsenal No.1 but the Spaniard has continued to blossom after a difficult start with the decision now vindicated

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1 week ago Cardiff Council won't say how much money it made from Blackweir Live gig series

Key decision makers at Cardiff Council have argued that money from Blackweir Live will go towards protecting green spaces and avoiding difficult budget decision

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1 week ago Clare Balding 'kept bursting into tears' after heartbreaking family loss

Clare Balding and her wife Alice Arnold had to make the difficult decision to say goodbye to their beloved pet Archie in 2020, with Clare admitting she 'things about him every day'

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1 week ago Strictly Come Dancing's Anton Du Beke says 'you miss it all' as he makes difficult career decision

Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke is set to return to the ballroom this September, and he has spoken about one decision he has made for his family

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2 w. ago Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen flooded with support after making 'difficult decisions'

Amanda Owen has been renovating a permanent home for her nine children however the project is proving difficult

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3 w. ago Major UK high street retailer Claire's on brink of collapse with 281 shops set to close

A spokesperson for the accessory shop Claire's said 'this decision, while difficult, is part of our broader effort to protect the long-term value of Claire's across all markets'

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3 w. ago The Great British Sewing's Patrick Grant opens up on making 'difficult' show decision

The BBC competition is back in full swing as The Great British Sewing Bee viewers eagerly await to see who will follow in Luke-Matthew Iveson's footsteps.

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3 w. ago Canadian cities cancel US Christian nationalist’s performances

Eight cities have revoked permits for Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump preacher and singer, sparking free speech debateEight Canadian cities have revoked performance permits for Sean Feucht, a Trump-supporting Christian nationalist preacher and musician, who led anti-gay demonstrations outside Disneyland and protested against mask mandates during the Covid-19 pandemic.Over the past two weeks, performances by Feucht, have been cancelled in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Moncton, New Brunswick; Quebec City, Quebec; Vaughan, Ontario; and Abbotsford, British Columbia. Local authorities cited safety concerns or code of conduct violations as reasons for cancelling his appearances. The municipal government in Winnipeg, Manitoba, denied Feucht a permit to perform due to “operational challenges”. Continue reading...

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last month Tattoo organisers make ‘difficult decision’ to cancel performance due to storm

The Fringe by the Sea at North Berwick has also been cancelled on Monday amid concerns about high winds brought about by Storm Floris.

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last month SCOTLAND: Tattoo organisers make ‘difficult decision’ to cancel performance due to storm

The Fringe by the Sea at North Berwick has also been cancelled on Monday amid concerns about high winds brought about by Storm Floris.

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