EMMERDALE has been rocked by a chilling disaster as a limo plunged into an icy lake – leaving at least three lives hanging by a thread and one villager feared dead in a shocking twist.

The ITV soap pulled out all the stops for a dramatic stunt which saw a limo full of beloved characters crash onto an icy lake.

*Major spoilers ahead for tonight’s Emmerdale*

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Charity served the limo after seeing Noah in the road[/caption]

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The limo crashed into an icy lake and is quickly sinking[/caption]

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Several Emmerdale favourites are fighting for their lives after the horror crash[/caption]

Several Emmerdale favourites were left fighting for their lives – but who made it out and who met their grisly end?

Charity Dingle, Chas Dingle and Liam Cavanagh were left sinking in the limo, alongside Leyla Harding, Amy Barton and Kerry Wyatt. 

Tracy Robinson, Vanessa Woodfield and Suzy Merton were all there too.

After the crash, the women slowly regained consciousness – but not everyone woke up.

Suzy succumbed to her injuries, and Vanessa quickly confirmed that she wasn’t breathing.

Despite Liam’s desperate attempts to revive her, Suzy was pronounced dead, leaving the group devastated.

But with the limo sinking further into the icy lake, there was no time to grieve.

Charity admitted she had swerved after seeing her son Noah in the road. Encouraged by Chas, she set off to find him and get help.

After she carefully navigated the ice, Charity discovered Noah unconscious in the woods – but will he survive?

Meanwhile, Liam led the others across the frozen lake, with Chas narrowly avoiding a deadly fall.

Vanessa and Amy followed, but disaster struck when Amy plunged into the freezing water.

Struggling to break through the ice, she fought for air – only to be met with a chilling sight beneath the surface… a dead body.

Soap sleuths are convinced they know exactly who it belongs to – but have they got it right?

Some Emmerdale viewers speculate that Ruby Milligan’s father, Anthony might still be alive and that the hand belongs to him.

In a shocking twist, it seems the past is about to resurface – quite literally.

As the ice begins to crack in upcoming Emmerdale scenes, could Anthony’s body finally be discovered, exposing Ruby and John’s dark secret?

And if so, what does this mean for Aaron, who still believes he’s the one responsible?

Did John’s secret burial spot just come back to haunt him?

Taking to a fan Facebook page, one wrote: “Just a thought but I’m not convinced Anthony is dead, like I say just a thought.”

Another added: “There’s a rumour I read from Emmerdale that Anthony has got a twin brother, and Ruby is in a bad way when she finds out.”

A third penned: “Might be Anthony that Charity hit if he wasn’t dead when John buried him? Read his body needs id’ing next week.”

A fourth said: “Could the person’s hand in the ice be Ruby’s father that was dumped by John thinking the body was at the bottom, but the crashed car has disputed the body?” 

With Kerry and Leyla still trapped in the sinking limo, will they make it out alive?

Suddenly, Liam stumbled, looking unsteady on his feet before collapsing and violently throwing up.

A worried Chas rushed to his side, holding him as she desperately called out for help.

Did he suffer an injury in the crash – or is something even more serious going on?

The ITV soap have confirmed that the end of the week will show a vigil held by grieving villagers.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX.

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Could Anthony’s body finally be discovered?[/caption]

A MAP has revealed the locations hit hardest by pub closures in 2024.

Approximately six pubs shut their doors for good every week last year, leading to an estimated 4,500 job losses, according to the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

New data from the trade body revealed that 289 pubs in England and Wales called last orders for the final time in 2024.

The figures highlighted that the West Midlands and South West bore the brunt of closures, with 38 pubs shutting down in each region over the year.

London followed closely behind, losing 34 pubs, while Yorkshire and the Humber saw the same number of closures.

The East Midlands reported 33 closures, while both the East of England and the South East saw 27 pubs close their doors.

Wales lost 19 pubs in 2024, and the North East experienced the fewest closures, with just six pubs shutting down.

The closures come amid pressure from higher borrowing costs and high energy bills for businesses, alongside a continued squeeze on household finances as mortgage and rent costs increase.

Pubs are set to come under further pressure when a raft of cost increases linked to the October Budget, such as higher National Insurance contributions and an increase in the minimum wage, come into force in April.

Employers currently pay NICs for most workers earning more than £9,100 a year.

The sum they pay is the equivalent of 13.8% of the employee’s earnings above that threshold.

For an employee earning £30,000, for example, the employer would pay NICs of £2,884.20.

But in the Budget, the Government said it would increase the tax rate to 15% and reduce the threshold at which firms must pay to £5,000.

It’s estimated that the move will raise £25billion – the equivalent of around £800 per employee for each firm.

At the same time, the minimum wage will rise to £12.21 an hour next year, and the minimum wage for people aged 18-20 will rise to £10 an hour, an increase of £1.40.

The trade body has warned that the cumulative impact of the Budget will create an extra £650 million in costs for the sector, worsening the outlook for publicans.

It urged the Government to overhaul the current business rates system of property tax for high street firms, including pubs, to help ease the burden on the sector.

Many firms are also due to face increased costs in April, due to a planned reduction in the business rates discount for hospitality, leisure and retail firms from 75% to 40%.

Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said: “The scale of these closures is completely avoidable because pubs are doing a brisk trade.

“Consumer demand is there, however, profits are being wiped out with sky high bills and pubs are facing yet more rates and costs come April.

“We’re right behind Labour’s mission to supercharge growth and can deliver this economic boost across the UK, but only if it is easier for pubs to keep their doors open.

“Government must urgently bring in meaningful business rates reform and phase in new employment costs so pubs can keep boosting the economy, supporting local jobs, and remaining at the heart of communities.”

The latest data means that the number of pubs in England and Wales dropped from 47,613 in 2019 to 45,345 in 2024, the BBPA said.

A Government spokesman said: “Thriving pubs are often at the heart of our communities, and we’re taking action to support them by introducing a permanent, new lower business rate from 2026.

“More than half of all UK employers will either see a cut or no change in their National Insurance bills next year, and we’re doing more to support our high streets by tackling anti-social behaviour and empty properties.”

PINT PRICES CONTINUE TO RISE

The price of a pint has now hit £5.08 on average across the UK, but some brands will set you back far more.

Topping the list of most expensive brands is Beavertown Neck Oil, which will cost you an average of £6.36 a pint, according to a survey by The Morning Advertiser.

The trade mag has analysed the typical costs of over 30 beer brands, spanning categories such as lager, craft, cask, and stout and found the cheapest is Tennent’s at £4.02.

Second on the most expensive list was Peroni at £6.08, followed by Asahi at £5.92 and Birra Moretti at £5.82.

At the other end of the scale, BrewDog Punk IPA is the second cheapest pint and will set you back an average of £5.64, followed by Camden Hells at £5.64.

The survey also analysed the most expensive pints by brand for each of the UK’s main regions.

In London, Peroni takes the top spot at £6.93, reflecting the capital’s higher cost of living.

In the North East, Peroni and Asahi are the priciest options, both averaging £6.15.

Meanwhile, in the North West, Heineken leads at £6.75.

Beavertown Neck Oil dominates as the most expensive pint in several regions, costing £6.58 in the South East, £6.84 in the South West, £6.70 in Scotland, and £6.38 in Wales.

In the East and West Midlands, Beavertown Neck Oil is also the priciest, but at a more modest £5.70.

Overall, The Morning Advertiser‘s price pint survey found that the average price of a pint is now 26p higher than the £4.82 reported by the Office for National Statistics in December.

Beer prices have been pushed up due to a perfect storm of rule changes, including increases to taxes on alcohol, packaging and employer costs.

The trade publication routinely examines pint prices across various regions of the country.

The most expensive region is still London, where a pint costs £6.16 on average, and the cheapest is Midlands at £4.47.

A LEGENDARY restaurant that was the first of its kind to obtain three Michelin stars has quietly closed its popular London eatery.

All references to the branch seem to have been removed from the website and a subtle hint on the brand’s page also confirms the decision.

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Beloved Michelin-starred Paris eatery has suddenly closed its sister restaurant[/caption]

Café Lapérouse at the OWO in London‘s Whitehall has shut its doors after less than two years serving guests.

Situated in the central courtyard next to the iconic Raffles London, the restaurant previously offered space for 80 diners.

The fancy pavilion café opened in 2023 in the OWO, otherwise known as the historic Old War Office.

Hinting at the move, the OWO website states: “NEW CONCEPT A remarkable new dining destination is on its way to the Grand Courtyard.

“Until then, enjoy the exquisite restaurants and venues already awaiting you at The OWO.”

The website also has a new page that simply states: “A new dining outlet is coming soon.”

Listing the available dining options, the sister site to the first restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars back in 1933 is no longer advertised by the OWO.

The current options include Mauro Colagreco’s Chef’s Table, Saison, Kioku by Endo, Paper Moon, The Drawing Room, Pillar Kitchen, Langosteria and The Guards Bar.

For some of the list only hotel guests and residents have the option to book.

Café Lapérouse previously offered wines from £70 and mains up to £80.

It was one of nine restaurants planned for the building which was used by the British high command to prosecute their war against the Nazis.

The first Café Lapérouse opened in Paris in 2021 with the brand being controlled by the Moma Group.

A spokesperson for the company owners told The Standard: “Moma Group has decided not to continue operating Café Lapérouse London.

“This decision is part of a review of the group’s locations and brands, their local and international ambitions“

The outlet also reported that the site has served its last meal to guests.

Previously the restaurant received a one star hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency but this was quickly upgraded to five after a reinspection.

Reviews seemed to vary across the board with Tatler offering a sparkling description.

The Spectator write up seemed less pleased, calling the moment “fascinating”.

Rayner also described the restaurant as “dismal” and “expensive”.

The Sun has approached the Moma Group for comment.

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The fancy pavilion café opened in 2023 in the OWO, otherwise known as the historic Old War Office[/caption]

IT’S hard to believe there are some places in Spain that Laura Hamilton hadn’t heard of before her presenting gig.

The star of A Place in the Sun has been finding holiday homes for Brits abroad for 10 years now, but admits there are still new discoveries to be made through her travels.

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Frigiliana is one of the most beautiful towns in Spain[/caption]

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Laura told us: “There were parts of Spain that I’d not heard of, or known about before A Place in the Sun, like Frigiliana.

“It’s a beautiful whitewash village in Spain – I didn’t know how beautiful it was.”

With Laura giving us a recommendation, we had a deep dive into Frigiliana.

It turns out Laura isn’t the only one who loves it with another visitor calling the town “a little piece of paradise on the Costa del Sol“.

Frigiliana often appears in the list of Spain’s most beautiful towns and it’s not hard to see why.

It has whitewash buildings, bright blue accents, terracotta tiled rooftops and mosaic streets.

The pathways are lined with colourful plant pots full of greenery with blooming flowers like the classic Mediterranean pink bougainvillea.

The town was built on top of a hill and so it offers incredible views of the Costa del Sol and Mediterranean Sea – but that does mean it’s hilly whichever way you go.

The quaint town is found in the old quarter and is made up of steep winding streets full of shops and tapas bars.

Most of the cafes, bars and restaurants are family run. Just like Caravansar’s Coffee which has been described as a “gorgeous tiny place” that offers breakfast, brunch and snacks.

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Another TripAdvisor reviewer wrote: “The food is made with love, such a homely atmosphere.”

For any sweet tooth, there’s a chocolate shop in the town that also sells bespoke chocolate, ice cream, coffee and tea.

Frigiliana Chocolates Artesanos has received rave reviews on TripAdvisor, with one person writing that they “hadn’t tasted anything like it”.

The shop allows you to taste before you buy and has interesting flavours like banana and cinnamon.

In the town, you’ll find the Church of San Antonio, which has an intricate baroque altar and beautiful artwork hidden inside.

It’s quite the climb around Frigiliana, but if you haven’t had enough then take a hike, there’s a popular trail Rio Higuerón, which leads to a waterfall.

If you want a dip in the ocean, then take a day trip down to Nerja, the seaside town is a 13-minute drive away, and only costs €1.20 (£1) on the bus from Frigiliana.

It’s a very different vibe to the quiet town of Frigiliana though.

Nerja is buzzing with tourists with lots of shops selling hats, postcards and blow-up inflatables.

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Another place Laura hadn’t discovered before joining A Place in the Sun was Pollenca in Majorca – which has since turned out to be a big place in her life.

Laura loved Pollença so much that last year, she bought a house there and encourages everyone to visit.

She said: “I didn’t really know much about Pollença. And I definitely say that through doing the show, it’s somewhere I discovered and obviously absolutely love. You should go there!”

Last year, Laura bought her first renovation project abroad that will eventually turn into a new holiday home.

On her social media account Laura confessed the project was ‘bigger than she remembered’ when she bought the property – but works are officially underway.

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Laura is also embarking on another new project. She’s collating all of her travel stories and tips on her podcast, ‘Mile Fly Club’, which is about to return for a second series.

Interviewing celebrity guests like Bradley Walsh, Andrea McLean and Jeff Brazier, Laura will talk about their lives through travel, from their favourite destinations all the way to conspiracy theories.

Brand new episodes of A Place in the Sun broadcast weekdays at 6pm on Channel 4.

Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.

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FORMER Coronation Street star lands a brand new role in the gritty BBC crime thriller called The One That Got Away.

The thriller stars Elen Rhys as DI Ffion Lloyd, who teams up with her ex-lover, DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington) to investigate the murder of a nurse in a Welsh seaside town.

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The One That Got Away stars Elen Rhys as DI Ffion Lloyd who teams up with her former lover, DS Rick Sheldon played by Richard Harrington[/caption]

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Ian Puleston-Davies stars in the gripping new thriller The One That Got Away[/caption]

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Written by Law & Order UK’s Catherine Tregenna, the psychological thriller delves into the complex relationship between Rick and Ffion as they confront not only a killer but also the unresolved issues of their past.

The murder stirs up old wounds in the small community, casting doubt on a historic conviction and raising the chilling possibility of a copycat killer.

The series offers a forensic examination of a town, a killer, and a love affair – both past and present.

Also starring in the new show is Ian Puleston-Davies who soap fans will know best as Coronation Street‘s Owen Armstrong.

Ian made his first on-screen appearance as Owen on in 2010 and left the cobbles on 15 April 2015.

During his time on the show, Owen became the new landlord of Weatherfield whilst attempting to regain father-daughter relationships with both Izzy (Cherylee Houston) and her younger sister Katy (Georgia May Foote).

He then developed a feud with Izzy’s boyfriend Gary Windass (Mike North) and formed a relationship with Gary’s mother Anna (Debbie Rush).

However, things went very wrong for Owen when he went into a business partnership with his nefarious client Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre) which left him bankrupt.

And following his split from Anna, he left the soap in 2015 and moved to Aberdeen in Scotland.

Speaking of his departure, at the time, Ian said “Next year I will have been playing Owen Armstrong for five years and it felt like a good point to move on and take some time to focus on new projects.

“I have had a fantastic time at Coronation Street and made some great friends. I certainly would never rule out returning to the role of Owen at some point in the future if I was asked.”

Filmed on location in Pembroke Dock and south Wales, The One That Got Away features a stellar Welsh cast, including: Rhian Blythe (Keeping Faith), Sule Rimi (Day of the Jackal), Ioan Hefin (Gangs of London), and Aled Pugh (The Light in the Hall).

Also appearing are Mali Ann Rees, Will Thomas, Sharon Morgan and Hannah Daniel (Tree on a Hill).

Lead actor, Elen, who returned home to Wales to film, said: “Coming home to Wales to film was a joy—immersing myself in everything Welsh.

“The talented, close-knit crew worked together so well, making it a truly lovely and extraordinary experience. I felt so lucky.

“Catherine Tregenna’s writing blew me away. It’s not your typical crime drama; it goes much deeper.

“I love that there are no heroes, the characters are complex, damaged, and human; everyone is as flawed as the next.

“It’s so true to life. To me, it’s a drama about what it means to be human.”

Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning for BBC Cymru Wales, added: “The One That Got Away is a knotty, twisty-turny, edge-of-your-seat thriller interwoven with an electrifying love story, featuring a fantastic Welsh cast.

“You’ll be gripped and quivering all at once – nail-biting stuff.”

Ben Bickerton, Executive Producer at Blacklight Television, said: “We are delighted that The One That Got Away has found its home on the BBC.

“It has been such a privilege to work in Wales, with the very best writing, acting and directing talent.

“The audience will be gripped not only by the high-stakes crime story but also by the complex love story at the heart of the show.

“Can detectives Ffion Lloyd and Rick Sheldon stop the killer before they strike again?”

The first episode will air on BBC One Wales at 9:10pm February 25, and all episodes will be available to view on BBC iPlayer.

MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Dan Gore has returned to the club just two weeks after going out on loan.

Gore, 20, had been sent to join Steven Evans’ Rotherham.

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Dan Gore has returned to Man Utd from his loan at Rotherham to rehabilitate from a foot injury[/caption]

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Rotherham boss Steve Evans publicly questioned how the injury had happened[/caption]

The midfielder made his debut against Birmingham and looked sharp as he came off the bench to provide an assist.

He had then been set to feature in their next match against Shrewsbury on February 8.

However, Gore spoke to doctors the night before the match to indicate he had picked up a foot injury.

Rotherham went on to lose the tie 2-1, and Evans was stunned by his abrupt absence and made no secret of those feelings post-match.

He had said: “He worked for two days in the team and went home from training on Friday feeling good.

“I got a call from the medical staff to say that he’d woken up with his foot really sore. I’ll pick up more of it tonight [Saturday] and tomorrow [Sunday].

“It’s unbelievable. We didn’t do enough in training for him to have a sore nose let alone a sore foot. He sat there afterwards having lunch with the boys and had a rub and got prepared.

“Until I hear more from the medical staff as to how it’s happened and why it’s happened then it’s … maybe God will tell me when I go to sleep tonight.”

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Gore, who only made one appearance on loan at Port Vale last season after being riddled with injury, is believed to have suffered a hairline foot fracture during training.

The injury is set to sideline him for around one month.

He has subsequently been sent back to Man Utd to be rehabilitated before he will return to Rotherham once he is deemed fit enough.

On Gore returning to his parent club, Evans said: “I think that four full-time doctors and eight physios tells you where he should be.

“We’ve done that with other loan players in the past. Their progress is quicker because they have more medical back-up on hand. He’s in a good place there.

“The medical people say you can have a delayed reaction to it. It’s unusual for that to happen but it can happen. We have to accept that.

“I saw how much the kid was hurting when he heard he was going to be out for that four-week period or so. The reaction was genuine, he wants to play. I’m an experienced manager.

“You get a gut feeling about these things. He’s at the stage where – in the words of the coaching staff at Manchester United – he needs to be playing.”

Rotherham have since drawn 0-0 with Blackpool and lost 2-1 to Reading, leaving them 14th in the League One table with their next game being at home to Barnsley.

According to the Daily Mail, Evans’ comments about Gore are said to have “raised eyebrows” at Old Trafford.

Club chiefs are monitoring the situation amid after putting a lot of work into what they believed would be a “good landing ground” for Gore.

Gore joined the Red Devils academy in 2018 from Burnley.

He made his senior team debut in the League Cup against Crystal Palace in September 2023 before making his Premier League debut against Aston Villa three months later.

Ralf Rangnick invited him to train with the first team before he was named United Reserve Team Player of the Year for the 2022/23 season.

Gore is recognised as a bright talent due to his tenacity, technical ability and unwavering determination.

But his combative side has led to a few flare-ups in the past.

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As reported by the Manchester Evening News, Gore infamously had a training ground scrap with Anthony Martial in November 2022 when much of the senior squad was away for the 2022 World Cup.

It had come after he had clattered into the Frenchman despite Erik ten Hag saying first-team tackling was off-limits.

Martial lost his temper after being sent tumbling and the pair had to be pulled apart by team-mates.

He later apologised to the youngster, but Gore was given a stern warning by Ten Hag about his aggression.

With Ruben Amorim calling up a host of youngsters for Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Tottenham, Gore may have counted himself unlucky to not be there.

Amorim had personally gone to watch the Man Utd Under-21s as they beat Southampton 5-1 in December.

Two goals from Jack Moorhouse were bolstered by strikes from Tyler Fletcher, Ethan Wheatley and Gore.

Moorhouse was one of the seven academy stars selected on the bench for the visit to North London with 12 senior team stars sidelined through illness or injury.

However, only Chido Obi made it onto the pitch in injury time, a move which bitterly disappointed fans.

SPECULATION about who will play at this year’s Glastonbury has hit an all time high.

Everyday a new fan theory emerges and this time revellers are convinced a very famous Indie band are returning to the iconic festival.

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Fans are convinced that Pulp will return to the iconic festival this year[/caption]

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A new theory Glastonbury has kicked off online that legendary Indie band Pulp will be playing at the three-day festival this year.

The band – who were had huge success in the 90s – are best known for their songs like Common People and Disco 2000.

The rock group are made up of Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Nick Banks and Mark Webber.

Their bassist Steve Mackey died in 2023 after a short health battle.

Pulp have headlined the Pyramid Stage of the Glastonbury Festival twice – once in 1995 and then again in 1998.

They have since returned to the famous event several times over the years.

Fans think the fact that they have announced a brand new 2025 tour, means they will be heading to Somerset this year.

Taking to Reddit, one fan wrote: “They’ve teased another announcement so I wouldn’t be shocked.”

While another added: “The love Glastonbury, they will be there!”

This one said: “It’s obvious Glasto-goers want to see Pulp it just didn’t stack up the last two years due to other commitments.

“I think with the fallow year coming up they’ll want to be there this year.”

GLASTONBURY IS BACK

Glastonbury is running from 25 to 29 June this year, with the official line-up still yet to be revealed in full. 

The Sun previously revealed that pop icons Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Olivia Rodrigo are all set to perform at Glastonbury next year. 

They join The 1975, Stevie Wonder and Neil Young who are due to perform on the Pyramid Stage. 

Other line-up rumours currently include Scissor Sisters, legendary punk rocker Billy Idol, and The Maccabees.   

A WOMAN who put a “harmless” ulcer on her tongue down to being busy and run down began to feel concerned when a few months later it was still there.

Helen Keough noticed a new ulcer had appeared underneath her tongue in summer last year.

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Helen was hospitalised for 12 days after undergoing a tracheotomy and skin graft surgery to make a new flap for her tongue[/caption]

The 44-year-old project manager believed the painful sore was caused by being “busy and run down” but started to worry when the ulcer didn’t clear up.

After a visit to her GP and dentist, Helen was referred to hospital for further testing of the ulcer – but claims she didn’t receive her results for four weeks.

After being told to come into hospital, Helen was told the bothersome sore in her mouth was in fact a tumour – and she was diagnosed with stage two tongue cancer.

Helen, from Chelmsford, Essex, underwent an operation to have 6cm of her tongue removed, followed by an arduous recovery in which she had to learn how to talk and eat again.

Helen now lives with a new, reconstructed tongue but may need radiation treatment in the future due to the likelihood of her cancer returning.

Helen believes she would’ve “been dead within a year” if she hadn’t pushed health professionals for answers in the months leading to her diagnosis.

Helen said: “In late summer, I noticed a new ulcer appeared on my tongue. It was just an ulcer.

“It just felt like ulcer pain. I went to the pharmacy. It kept going for a bit then coming back again.

“I thought I was just so busy and run down. Because I’m so busy, it wasn’t until September that I went to my GP and they told me to go to my dentist.

“I went to my dentist and she filed my teeth down because she thought they were irritating my tongue and sent me away. But four weeks later it was getting so much worse.

“It got to the point where it was waking me up at night and it hurt to eat. It was just so sore.

“I was losing weight at the time and was very tired.”

Helen was referred to hospital where she underwent a biopsy to determine the cause of the mouth sore.

However, Helen claims it took four weeks for her to be told that the ulcer was in fact tongue cancer.

Helen said: “I contacted the hospital in every way possible and was made to feel like I wasn’t being patient.

“By the time I got my results and was told it was cancer, it had been four weeks.

I was shocked that an ulcer turned out to be a tumour. It just wasn’t on my radar whatsoever

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“I didn’t fall apart or anything, it was very much ‘what are we going to do next?’ I didn’t really understand how aggressive it could be.

“I was shocked that an ulcer turned out to be a tumour. It just wasn’t on my radar whatsoever.”

Helen sought a second opinion at a private hospital where she was told her cancer was stage-two and her lymph nodes would have to be removed.

Here, she was hospitalised for 12 days after undergoing a tracheotomy and skin graft surgery to make a new flap for her tongue.

Helen believes she was “let down at every turn” during her fight for a diagnosis – and is urging others to always advocate for themselves.

Helen said: “The surgery was extremely hard to get through. Because tests show this cancer has a very high chance of coming back, they want to give me radiation just in case anything was left behind.

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Helen’s now urging anyone who spots anything in their mouth that doesn’t go away naturally to go see their GP[/caption]

“Radiation for head and neck cancer is life-altering, more so than surgery. If the GP, dentist, or hospital had done their job, I could’ve had this dealt with straight away and not been at the stage of facing radiation.

“I think I hadn’t got a second opinion with private healthcare, I think I would’ve been dead within a year or two.

“Now I’m telling everyone if you spot anything in your mouth that doesn’t go away naturally in a few weeks to go to your GP.

“I was let down at every turn. You have to advocate for yourself. The professionals are not always right. Because of the delays I now face even more life-changing treatment ahead of me and a poorer prognosis.”

Diane Sarkar, Chief Nursing and Quality Officer for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are very sorry that Helen’s care fell below the standard she should expect.

“We are in contact with her and investigating the issues raised. This is an open complaint and we continue to keep Helen informed and are providing support.”

LIONEL MESSI is reportedly planning to sit out Inter Miami’s clash with Sporting Kansas City – because it’s too COLD.

Miami are preparing to face Sporting KC in a CONCACAF Champions Cup opener on Tuesday night.

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Lionel Messi may sit out Inter Miami’s  CONCACAF Champions Cup first leg with Sporting KC[/caption]

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Temperatures at Children’s Mercy Park are set to reach recording-breaking lows on Tuesday[/caption]

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Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi is hoping to guide Inter Miami to another title[/caption]

Messi joined Miami in July 2023 on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

The 37-year-old has since gone on to score 33 goals in 39 games for the MLS side.

But the upcoming showdown at Children’s Mercy Park has reportedly left the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner with cold feet.

Temperates are expected to plunge to an outrageous -24 degrees Celcius (-12 Fahrenheit) for Tuesday’s game.

According to insider Franco Panizo, Messi is not keen on playing in the “blistering cold.”

Panizo added: “Whether he does or not is still to be determined, but there is a chance Messi does not play in the CONCACAF Champions Cup opener.”

Should the forecasted temperatures come to fruition, it would be the coldest football match on US soil since Colorado Rapids and Portland Timbers played back in 2019.

On that occasion, a big freeze saw the game played out in -7 Celsius temps.

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As well as falling temperatures, there is predicted snowfall of between 9 and 11 inches on Tuesday in Kansas City.

Both teams have been in contact with CONCACAF officials and are monitoring the weather, per the Miami Herald.

The game could potentially be postponed if heavy snowfall mixes with an ice-cold wind chill.

Sporting KC president Jake Reid said: “Cold is one thing – we’ll see what the snow does.

“We’ll be ready. Our concern is around safe access for fans to and from and clearing the parking lots and walking ways.

“The cold is what it is. Bundle up. Bring your blankets, bring your hats.

“No one should be surprised when they come out that it’s freezing cold.”

THE beloved “inventor” of Nutella has died aged 97 after helping to create the world-famous hazelnut spread.

Ferrero chemist Francesco Rivella passed away on Valentine’s Day on Friday – a mere few days before the tenth anniversary of the passing of Ferrero founder Michele Ferrero.

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Francesco Rivella worked in Ferrero’s ‘chemistry room’, where some of the brand’s most iconic creations were born[/caption]

Dubbed the “father of Nutella” by Italian media, Rivella helped create the world’s most famous hazelnut spread.

Born in Barbaresco, he began working at Ferrero in 1952, before it became a multinational powerhouse.

He was 25 and was fresh from earning his degree in bromatological chemistry in Turin.

Rivella worked in Ferrero’s “chemistry room”, where some of the brand’s most iconic creations were born.

He was part of the team responsible for studying raw materials to develop new products.

They blended, refined, and tasted ingredients in pursuit of the perfect flavours.

Over his long career, Rivella became a senior manager within the company.

He was Michele Ferrero’s right-hand man and the two worked together closely.

Journalist Gigi Padovani recalled in his book “Mondo Nutella (Nutella World)” that the pair travelled the world to buy sweets “not to copy them, but to make them better”.

Rivella was a friend of the Italian-Jewish writer, chemist, and Holocaust survivor Primo Levi.

He also served as president of the Order of Chemists of Piedmont, as reported by NeedToKnow.

After retiring, he lived in Alba, where he dedicated himself to fruit farming and the traditional ball game pallapugno.

Rivella was a widower but leaves behind three sons, a daughter, and seven grandchildren.

His funeral will be held today in Alba, where he lived, and he will be laid to rest in Barbaresco.

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Nutella spread is a worldwide favourite[/caption]