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Young mum died after brain tumour was dismissed by doctors as ‘just migraines’
Hettie’s husband David has urged anyone suffering from constant migraines to always seek a second opinion
A young mum-of-two has sadly passed away from a brain tumour that was initially dismissed as migraines by doctors.
Twenty-eight year old Hettie Galway, from Huyton, Merseyside, first went to her GP in 2017 but was told by doctors her symptoms – nausea, blurred vision and memory loss – were caused by migraines. However, as the pain worsened, she and her husband David Galway sought a second opinion.
After a number of CT and MRI scans, however, Hettie was given the devastating news that she had a grade three brain tumour.
Hettie underwent an operation and biopsy in February 2018 followed by another operation to remove as much of the tumour as possible. She then endured a gruelling period of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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However, in August last year, a scan revealed that that a new and aggressive tumour was growing on her brain stem, and was told that ‘nothing could be done’ and that she had just six months left to live.
Hettie died on April 22nd this year, leaving David and their two children heartbroken.
And now, months on from his loss, David has spoken about his grief and the months leading up to her death. He told the Liverpool Echo: “Towards the end of last summer she started having difficulty in terms of walking and her balance. Eventually she was using the wheelchair. It was a slow, degrading process, really.”
He continued: “The way I see it, it wasn’t really fair for her to be in that hospital bed all day every day not being able to eat or drink. In my view she’s at peace. I’ve just had to get on with it for the kids at the end of the day.”
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David, who is now looking after the two children, is now retraining to be a personal trainer with the aim of helping others who have experienced the death of a partner like he has.
He said: “For over a year I was just binge eating constantly and running myself down. Just feeling sorry for myself, really. The first few months after she passed away, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do as I had to leave my previous job as well.
“Because I’m training as a personal trainer I thought if I’m going to qualify as that, maybe delivering something just for people who’ve gone through the same thing as me, to try and get them on the right track again.”
He has also urged anyone who suffers from repeated migraines and has been dismissed by their doctors to change their doctor, or to seek a second opinion.
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
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Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
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