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Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By ANNIE BROWN FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 20:48, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 21:01, 6 December 2024 e-mail View comments When Angela MacVicar set up the charity Rainbow Valley in memory of her precious daughter Johanna, there was one woman she trusted more than any other to run it: the best friend who had been by her side through the darkest of times. Lindsay MacCallum was Angela’s closest confidante: her first phone call every day, the friend who helped her through crushing grief after Johanna died from leukaemia aged 27. It was this unstinting faith in their friendship which made the heartbreak all the greater when Angela, 64, finally discovered that MacCallum had betrayed her in the most devastating way. For more than a decade, MacCallum had kept up the façade of being the devoted head of Rainbow Valley, while to satisfy her own avarice she stole thousands of pounds from the cancer charity. She plundered the organisation’s donations to fund her self-indulgence, squandering funds which should have helped people battling illness on designer clothes and handbags, luxury holidays, beauty salons and blow dries. While she was pretending to be Angela’s dearest friend she was taking from the charity which had been her late daughter’s dream. In October MacCallum, 62, was jailed for three years at Falkirk Sheriff Court for stealing £85,978 from Rainbow Valley and embezzling £9,505 from the Anthony Nolan Trust, a life-saving stem cell donation charity where she had previously been a fundraiser. Earlier the court was told MacCallum had £175,000 of available savings – considerable wealth which showed her theft had been motivated by nothing more than greed and a desire to elevate her social status. Johanna McVicar died from leukaemia aged 27. Her mother, Angela, set up the charity Rainbow Valley in her memory. MacCallum stole from the charity set up in the memory of Angela MacVicar’s daughter, Johanna On Wednesday the same court will decide if it will grant a compensation order to allow the charities to claw back the funds lost through MacCallum’s crimes. But for Angela no amount of recompense can ever make up for MacCallum’s deceit. She said: ‘My head was spinning when I discovered what Lindsay had done. I could not take it in. She was my best friend and I loved the bones of her. I trusted her implicitly. When I found out she had defrauded the charity I was bereft. ‘I thought she loved Johanna and felt the same about me but she would never have stolen the money if she had. ‘Every penny she took could have been used for good. ‘I realise now that she is incapable of love. She only cares about herself. The charity was Johanna’s legacy but Lindsay exploited it and tarnished the memory of her name. That makes me incredibly sad.’ Johanna died in May 2005 after being diagnosed at 16 with chronic myeloid leukaemia, a type of cancer which affects the white blood cells and bone marrow. The news that Johanna had cancer had imploded the lives of her family. Angela said: ‘With a diagnosis like that it is as though you close your eyes and when you open them again your whole world has changed. She was 16 and we were just starting to let go of the apron strings when suddenly we were pulling them back in again trying to save her. ‘I felt I had lost all control of everything. I had to hand Johanna’s life over to doctors. ‘A parent is used to being able to kiss their child better but you can’t do that with cancer. You are lost – thrown into a world of hospitals and medical jargon and there is a sense of utter helplessness.’ Not long after her diagnosis, Johanna underwent a bone marrow transplant but it failed. Johanna’s only hope was another transplant but neither Angela, her ex-husband Frank nor their other three daughters were a match. So they turned to the Anthony Nolan Trust which keeps the world’s only register of bone marrow donors. Angela MacVicar, left and Lindsay MacCallum Rather than passively wait for a miracle the family threw themselves into campaigning for donors. They were aware that the chances of a match were slim but they were glad for someone else to benefit from their efforts. It was through the trust that Angela met Lindsay and the two became close as they rallied support for donor clinics across the country. Angela said: ‘It was an intense friendship. We just got on so well. Sometimes I would speak to her five times a day, even when one of us was abroad on holiday. I thought the world of her.’ As Johanna grew increasingly unwell it was MacCallum who Angela shared her fears with as she cared for her daughter at home in Bishopton, Renfrewshire. When Johanna’s body finally gave in to her disease, Angela’s only solace was knowing that the struggle was over and her daughter was at last at peace. One of her first phone calls after her daughter had drawn her final breath was to break the news to MacCallum and the two friends wept together. At the funeral at Paisley Cathedral MacCallum gave a tearful eulogy where she paid tribute to Johanna, all that she had achieved and how much she had personally meant to her. It is a memory that haunted Angela after she learned of MacCallum’s callous duplicity. Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport Advertisement In 2008 Angela decided to establish the charity which had been Johanna’s idea and its name came from her love of rainbows. The idea was to support cancer sufferers to learn skills which could enhance their mental and physical wellbeing; to help them find a happiness instead of being defined solely by their disease. It was natural that Angela would want MacCallum on board, not just because of their friendship, but for the benefit of her expertise gleaned from her work at the Anthony Nolan Trust. For a few years she seemed ideal for the job – the charity seemed to be doing well, Angela trusted her friend’s skills and motivations. But around 2018 Angela felt MacCallum’s attitude towards her inexplicably change. She questioned her decisions, accused her of interference and asked her to pull back from the charity. Angela said: ‘I thought I was going crazy; that I must have been at fault when in reality she was gaslighting me. ‘She was trying to push me away to make sure I wasn’t around to scrutinise what she was doing.’ In early 2022 Lindsay shocked Angela by suggesting that the charity was no longer viable and it should be folded through lack of funding. Angel said: ‘I couldn’t understand it and it was awful to think we might need to close. ‘Then we got a surprise donation of £10,000. I thought she would be happy that the future of the charity had been secured but she really wasn’t. ‘Now I see that she was hoping Rainbow Valley would shut down and she could get a chance to cover her tracks. ‘She was a manipulative narcissist. It is so clear looking back.’ In May 2022, Lindsay suddenly said she was planning to resign and she wanted it announced that she was leaving to save the charity the cost of her salary. Angela said: ‘She was polishing her halo. Trying to appear so benevolent when all along she had been stealing from us.’ At first Angela thought Lindsay’s explanation for leaving was plausible, given she had appeared wealthy and didn’t seem to need the money – she lived in a pleasant home in Aberfeldy and cash always appeared readily available. Angela said: ‘She never seemed to want for anything and she did enjoy the status of having money. ‘Once when she was having her kitchen replaced, she threw out every bit of the old one in a skip, right down to the spoons. She was ridiculously wasteful and indulgent.’ It was only by chance that Angela discovered that it was the charity which was funding her profligacy. Two weeks after MacCallum left, Angela and the board discovered she had set up a bank account under the guise of ring-fencing ticket money for the charity’s annual ball. Angela and the board decided it should be closed but first they requested the bank statement to tally the accounts. They were shocked to discover payments had been made to boutiques and Lindsay’s personal credit card account. She had also forged dozens of cheques, and in her last year with the charity had taken more than £20,000. ‘I didn’t want to believe it at first,’ said Angela. ‘But I had to face up to the truth that Lindsay had been defrauding us for years.’ When Angela called to confront MacCallum she at first denied it but eventually, under scrutiny, she confessed: ‘I did it. I took the money.’ To this day MacCallum hasn’t given a concrete reason for her crimes. Angela immediately called in police and after a two-month investigation officers visited MacCallum’s home and arrested her for fraud. In the meantime MacCallum donated £25,000 to the charity. Angela said: ‘At that point she didn’t know I had called the police. I think she thought we would take the money and move on. But as soon as I knew what she had done I was determined to report her to police. ‘The charity was set up to help people with cancer not for Lindsay to have a rich lifestyle.’ The pain of MacCallum’s betrayal was compounded by the fact that Rainbow Valley had been inspired by Johanna. Despite her illness, which saw her weight plummet to six-and-a-half stones, Johanna vowed she would live life to the full and she fronted media campaigns raising awareness of the trust and her disease. Angela said: ‘She was selfless. She used to say that it was important that people didn’t join the register just for her, that they did it for anyone who needed a transplant.’ Her charm, vivacity and sheer zest for life captured the public’s imagination and her campaigns saw her form friendships with celebrities including singer Robbie Williams and actor Dougray Scott. Angela said: ‘Johanna loved campaigning, she loved the attention and adventure. She wanted so much to live and she did more in her 27 years than someone who lives to 100. ‘Her death was a moment in time but her life was everything.’ Since she was a child, rainbows had been Johanna’s favourite thing and when she knew she was dying she told her mother: ‘When we can’t be together any more we will meet in the middle of a rainbow.’ Johanna had often felt that cancer sufferers needed more than medical treatment for their disease; that they should know how to enhance their mental and physical health through nutrition and complimentary therapies. That has been the ambition of Rainbow Valley. Tickets are available at the door for the concert. To donate to the charity, go to www.rainbowvalley.org.uk Advertisement Techniques such as mindfulness are taught by the charity at two-day residential courses held at Gleddoch Hotel and Spa in Langbank, Renfrewshire, and have been so successful there is now a waiting list of 200 people. Angela said: ‘It is not a lifesaving charity but it is life-changing. We don’t sit around talking about cancer. We laugh so much.’ When MacCallum appeared in court to plead guilty to two charges of fraud, Angela went along to watch the proceedings. ‘I saw her in the dock,’ she said. ‘I felt that she was a woman that I had never really known. She was stranger to me.’ At court McCallum was asked whether she had committed the crimes. She hissed back in temper from the dock: ‘Yes.’ Angela said: ‘There was no remorse, only anger that she had been caught. She eventually apologised to the charity but she has never said sorry to me, to Johanna and our family.’ Two weeks ago, a confiscation order was made under the Proceeds of Crime Act but that money will go to the Crown for distribution among charities other than Anthony Nolan and Rainbow Valley. This coming week MacCallum will be informed whether she must pay both £70,000 under that order and additional compensation to the charities she defrauded. Today, Angela and her family will be at a fundraising Christmas concert for the charity at Paisley Cathedral, where Johanna’s funeral was held. Angela will be there with her adult daughters, Brodie, Kendall and Gemma, and her seven grandchildren. As always, Johanna will be in their thoughts. ‘I refuse to hate Lindsay but I can’t forgive her,’ said Angela. ‘All I want now is for the charity to carry on helping people. It is too late to help Johanna but it is not too late to make her dream become everything she hoped it would be. 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After Midnight’s Plan to Fix America Won Late Night This WeekMajor U.S. companies, including JPMorgan, AT&T and Dunkin’ Donuts, have ceased advertising on Amazon-owned Twitch following reports that the streaming platform has allowed antisemitic content to flourish. The move follows investigations accusing Twitch of failing to curb hate speech effectively. At the center of the controversy is Hasan Piker, a Turkish-American streamer with nearly 3 million followers who describes himself as a political commentator and supporter of “Palestinian emancipation.” 1 View gallery ( Photo: Shutterstock ) While Piker claims to oppose antisemitism and targets Israeli policies, critics accuse him of promoting hateful narratives, including equating Zionism with fascism and hosting individuals linked to extremist groups, such as Yemen’s Houthis. Piker faced further backlash after defending Hamas fighters following the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, denying allegations of atrocities. Despite violating community guidelines, Piker reportedly earns tens of thousands of dollars in ad revenue and has been praised by Twitch CEO Dan Clancy for his outspoken approach. Twitch, which boasts more than 240 million active users, has attempted to tighten content policies, including banning the use of “Zionist” as a slur and labeling political content as sensitive to enhance advertiser control. However, viral campaigns against the platform, including videos branding it an “antisemitic hellscape” and targeted harassment of Twitch executives, have added fuel to the fire. Twitch has condemned threats against its staff, calling such actions “unacceptable.” Get the Ynetnews app on your smartphone: Google Play : https://bit.ly/4eJ37pE | Apple App Store : https://bit.ly/3ZL7iNv Despite measures to balance free speech and ad safety, several major advertisers have taken action. AT&T and Dunkin’ Donuts have removed their ads entirely, while energy giant Chevron, which operates in Israel, announced it is reconsidering sponsorship of the platform’s TwitchCon event following a controversial panel where participants ranked streamers on their “love for Arabs.” The lowest ranking was nicknamed “Sabra lover,” referencing a hummus brand formerly owned by Israel’s Strauss Group. Twitch suspended the panelists, calling their remarks “offensive and inconsistent with company values,” but the reputational damage lingered. Twitch has received some support from organizations like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), which awarded it a top score of "B" for its efforts to combat hate speech compared to other social media platforms. However, the ADL also filed a formal complaint over Piker’s content, which resulted in a warning but no suspension. Piker remains one of Twitch’s most-watched streamers, with over 312,000 viewers tuning into his channel during election coverage. >D’oh!’: Homer Simpson to coach Cowboys vs. Bengals
The collision of art and reality in Hsieh's work serves as a potent reminder of the fraught nature of human existence. In a world that often seems chaotic and unpredictable, art has the capacity to offer solace, insight, and meaning. Through Hsieh's uncompromising performances, we are forced to confront uncomfortable truths about ourselves and the world we inhabit, prompting us to reflect on the choices we make and the consequences they entail.To put Messi's 2018 setback in perspective, let's rewind the clock to 2006 - a year that witnessed a different landscape in the world of football. Back then, the footballing world was abuzz with excitement as Italy clinched the FIFA World Cup trophy in Germany, overcoming France in a dramatic final that eventually went to a penalty shootout. The Italian triumph was built on a solid defensive foundation, with the likes of Fabio Cannavaro leading the backline with poise and authority.If Christmas gift shopping were a bingo game, soap, candles and chocolates would be a surefire win. But Singapore’s small businesses are upping the ante with delicious looking soaps, candles with second lives and chocolates infused with teh tarik and masala chai. Shopping locally not only means gifting one-of-a-kind presents; you also get to support homegrown artisans and, in many cases, causes that give back to society. From handcrafted homeware and fun fashion to books, stationery and tasty treats, these 28 brands are all you need to sleigh your holiday shopping this year. 1. Hands Design The founder of Hands Design is living proof it’s never too late to discover your passion. At 59, after countless YouTube tutorials, this former cement truck driver-turned-self-taught craftsman now creates stunning wooden and resin homeware along with his family. Think charcuterie boards for party hosts, or desktop stands and wrist rests for your workaholic pals. Finally, home office essentials that fit the study they painstakingly designed. 2. Hikari & Shores Sure, Taobao makes home decor shopping easy, but mass-produced items rarely compare to one-of-a-kind creations. Enter Hikari and Shores, founded by a wedding photographer-turned-artist with a flair for crafting intricate wooden lighthouses, cabins and even 4x4s. Perched on “rocks” and suspended in wooden frames, these enchanting pieces are perfect for commemorating a shared adventure or adding a touch of magic to any space. 3. Habichl Working alongside her “employee of the month” – a mini dachshund named Riley – the founder of Habichl creates tufted textile pieces inspired by nature and its vibrant colours. From coasters to wall-hung rugs adorned with flora and fauna, these functional designs also shine as art when arranged in a three-by-three grid. Don’t miss her latest creations on The Stacked Store, like the sunny side-up and burger stack coasters. 4. Clean Folks Club Soaps might be the go-to budget gifts, but let’s be honest – they’re often forgettable. Which is why Clean Folks Club is changing that with “creative dessert soaps”. The Christmas Wreath Cake Soap combines festive scents like lemon, vanilla, peppermint, and cranberry, while the Ang Ku Kueh Soap brings Christmas colours and a chuckle. Or get ahead with the Pineapple Tart Soap Set – Chinese New Year is only a couple of months away. 5. The Plant Loft For the friend who can’t keep their plant alive longer than a YouTube Premium trial, the Plant Loft’s gift sets come with guides that spell out everything – where to place them, how much water they need and how to revive them when they’re looking a little sad. Looking for something cute that’s nearly impossible to kill? Try the heart-shaped Hoya Kerrii, which only needs watering once a week. 6. NPCC No, not the National Police Cadet Corps – this NPCC is a fresh creative concept store lighting up New Bahru. Their acrylic lamps are customisable, with layers and colours crafted for fans of the dopamine decor trend. These lamps will feel right at home on an eclectic display shelf and, even in a neutral home, deliver just the right pop of colour to brighten the mood – and the room. 7. Ves Studio Who said pottery had to be boring beige? Ves Studio, nestled in Chip Bee Gardens, redefines ceramics with playful handmade homeware. The Ishi Collection, available in three vibrant colourways, brings texture and charm to your coffee or tea routine, while the Messymsxi 2.0 collaboration features hand-painted vases and plates that double as wall art. Feeling quirky? Their face-adorned pieces will add a touch of whimsy in any space. 8. Pass It On From plantable candles to crockery made from upcycled rice and coconut husks, Pass It On’s products are here to bring the festive cheer without the waste. Even the packaging is designed with care – their limited-edition furoshiki wraps transform into hand towels, table mats, or wine bottle holders; while reusable gift tags double as coasters. Now, that’s what we call guilt-free gifting. 9. Goodness Gracious Founded by a mum determined to ditch plastic, Goodness Gracious is another option for eco-conscious shoppers. Their handmade beeswax food wraps use 100 per cent cotton fabric, Australian beeswax, organic coconut oil, and natural tree resin, and come in designs like Peranakan tiles and Italian villas. A thoughtful gift for any budding domestic goddess – and a win for planet Earth too. 10. Sojao Sojao’s bed linen is proof that solid-coloured bed linen is anything but boring, but there’s more to their products than aesthetics. GOTS-certified, breathable and softer with every wash, their sheets are ideal for Singapore’s humid nights. Pair them with their lightweight Summer Quilts – available in a smaller size for fur kids – for the ultimate snuggle session. 11. Beyond The Vines Available in four sizes and a wide range of colours, the Dumpling Bag is a familiar sight in Singapore for good reason. But while this hero product gets all the glory, other versatile designs like the Crunch Carryall deserve some love too. Water-resistant and spacious enough to fit a 15-inch laptop, this nylon tote might just be the better pick for the men on your gift list. 12. Jiakuma Here’s another dumpling bag that caught our eye. Inspired by the childhood game of five stones, Jiakuma’s Origami Dumpling Bag is part of their Japanese-inspired collection, alongside the octagonal Mariko and knotted Kiki series. Hand-stitched in Singapore with textiles from around the world, the bags feature loud, quirky prints. Many designs are reversible, so you're basically getting two bags for the price of one. (#girlmath) 13. Studio Qiling Studio Qiling, whose co-founder boasts a Louis Vuitton and Goyard pedigree , stands out with silk accessories featuring hand-drawn flora and fauna. The Classic Porcelain Cat – one of their bestsellers, depicting a Singapura Cat frolicking among blue-and-white florals inspired by traditional Chinese porcelain. The print can be worn as a scarf, bandeau, kimono, or our personal favourite, the pareo, which transforms into a halter top or wrap skirt. 14. Snuggly Studio Snuggly Studio started with quirky rugs for floors, tables, and walls but has since expanded into clothing. Gifting apparel can be a gamble, but their graphic tees and neutral loungewear are safe bets. The Intentional Summer tee is a gentle reminder to slow down and embrace self-care, while the New Curves co-ord set – with its curved hem and slouchy slacks – makes a trendy airport outfit for your jet-setting friend. 15. Plain Supplies 16. Faire Collective Also born on Kickstarter, Faire Collective is all about clean, polished designs with compartments that actually make sense for modern professionals. (Brief)case in point: The Bond All-Purpose Briefcase has a spot for everything from laptops to chargers. Frequent travellers will love the trolley slot strap that slides onto carry-on luggage, and the small pockets for mobile pins and SIM cards? Total game-changers. 17. Rugged Gentlemen Shoppe For adventurers who like a bit of scruff, try Rugged Gentlemen Shoppe from Obbigood Label. Founded in 2019 by a group of crafters, it blends premium leather with all things outdoorsy for a tough yet refined look. Take their handmade belt made from full-grain cowhide and solid brass buckles that develop a patina over time, or the OGL Kingsman Bi-Fold Wallet, crafted from “almost unbreakable” Japanese Tochigi leather. 18. Talking Toes From Axe Oil and Mamee logos to the classic Good Morning Towel, Talking Toes is the go-to brand for fun local designs. There’s a pair for every personality – mahjong fans, durian lovers, and that one friend who needs kopi and toast even when they’re abroad. And for the introverts recovering from the holiday hustle, their Social Hangover Club collection couldn’t have come at a better time. 19. Siders Online Often, the best gifts are the ones people wouldn’t buy for themselves, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Siders Online. Your Owala tumbler doesn’t need a cap, but if it doubles as an earphones pouch, why not? Fruit-shaped bags might seem extra, but hey, they’re water-resistant, and our toiletries aren’t going to pack themselves. And those claw clips shaped like sushi, pasta, and croissants? Take our money already. 20. A-kynd Gifting jewellery doesn’t have to be all serious business – A-kynd has you covered with their fun and functional pieces. From holographic daisies to gummy bears and balloon dogs, their quirky charms decorate shower- and tarnish-proof earrings and necklaces. Bonus: Your recipient can mix and match charms, a la Pandora, for a personalised look. And with adjustable rings, you’ll never have to stress about sizing again. 21. Epigram If you’re shopping for old souls who still love the feel of a real book, head over to Epigram Coffee Bookshop, Singapore’s first bookstore dedicated to local titles, before it closes in January 2025 . There’s something for everyone at Epigram – from self-care journals for teens and young adults to children’s stories with lessons that resonate with adults, much like a good Pixar film. 22. Books Beyond Borders Books Beyond Borders, the secondhand bookstore helping fund girls' education in Nepal, now has a physical store at The Scarlet Singapore. While you’re giving their well-loved books a second life this Christmas, check out their sister brand, Two Storytellers, for gifts made by artisans in Nepal. That new read would be even better with a journal made from handcrafted paper to go along with it. 23. Drool Stamps Founded by a Singaporean illustrator who turned her childhood hobby of eraser carving into a stamp empire, Drool Stamps touts a menagerie of animal-themed rubber stamps, featuring the internet’s favourite critters – capybaras, alpacas, sloths – and furry friends that will make any pawrent swoon. Gunning for best secret Santa of the year? Get a custom wooden stamp – a name, couple portrait, or even a family portrait. 24. Artisan Collab Artisan Collab is an initiative under SPD’s Sheltered Workshop that helps persons with disabilities through vocational training and employment. Their artisans, including leather apprentices and bookbinders – some of the last of their kind in Singapore – craft everything from key fobs to handbound journals wrapped in printed fabrics and finished with hot stamping. When you buy one, you’re not just gifting something handmade – you’re supporting meaningful work and preserving a cherished tradition. 25. Hook Coffee Coffee lovers will always appreciate a caffeinated Christmas package, and whether your recipient prefers beans by the bag, Nespresso pods for busy mornings, or drip bags for their travels, Hook Coffee has it all (in fun flavours like Iced Gem Biscuits, no less). Know someone ready to turn their nose up at 3-in-1 coffee? Their gift sets – complete with equipment – are the gateway to the rabbit hole of coffee gear. 26. Tily Tea When Tily Tea’s founder brewed Codonopsis with red dates and goji berries at the instruction of her TCM practitioner to help her husband power through his late nights, she had no idea that was the first cup of Tily Tea. Fast forward to today, the brand offers tonic teas packed with Chinese herbs usually reserved for soups. Their gift collection, packed in festive tins and cute tea ware, is a fun way to show you care without getting all preachy about supplements. 27. Fossa If Fossa can turn Soy Milk and Youtiao into chocolate, surely they can turn the classic Christmas gift – chocolates – into something special. The Singapore Flavours set, featuring flavours like Teh Tarik and Masala Chai, is ideal for non-locals or friends living abroad. For a more festive touch, their Christmas Town Gift Set includes three flavours: Apple Cinnamon, Amanatsu & Mint, and Christmas Fruit Cake with 72 per cent dark chocolate – sure to earn that coveted “not too sweet” approval. 28. The 1925 Brewing Co It isn’t a party without a little booze, and The 1925 Brewing Co has just the craft beers to set the mood. This family-run brewery honours their Singaporean Teochew heritage, crafting beers that pair perfectly with Asian cuisine. Expect distinctive flavours like Kaya Toast, Musang King and Liang Teh Lager (Chrysanthemum), a 4.8 per cent ABV brew featured in their six-pack gift set.
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The eighth annual South Wales Health and Care Awards will be taking place on Wednesday, December 4. The ceremony at Rodney Parade will celebrate the health and care providers across South Wales, and the finalists have been revealed. Here are the finalists for GP of the Year, sponsored by Tovey Brothers Dr Okafor joined the Gwent UPC 24/7 service just over a year ago following completion of her GP training. Since joining she has worked tirelessly to ensure each patient contact is of the highest possible standard while maintaining a happy and friendly approach to all patients and colleagues. Her joyous attitude is contagious within her working environment and her positive and professional attitude is welcomed at all times. One nominee said: "When I was in a bad way Dr Edwards tried always to get me help with services that were required. She would phone me daily then as I got better weekly. This was often after the surgery closed and she really cared. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't be alive now." Dr Annabelle Holtam Dr Annabelle Holtam works at Mount Pleasant in Chepstow and is also the South Monmouthshire Neighbourhood Care Network lead. She has initiated holistic reviews for patients, including a group meeting to discuss with other GPs and professional in the south of Monmouthshire more difficult cases. This approach ensures that the treatment provided is for the whole patient, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of an illness.It is safe to say Steelers receiver George Pickens and Browns cornerback Greg Newsome do not like each other. Of course, Pickens claims he doesn’t even know Newsome. Pickens and Newsome had a wrestling match on a Steelers’ Hail Mary attempt in a Week 12 game won by the Browns 24-19. The scrap continued into the wall behind the end zone before officials and stadium personnel broke up the players. After that game, Newsome called Pickens “ a fake tough guy .” Newsome doubled down Friday after Pickens said “I don’t even know who that is” in reference to Newsome. “The only way you would take something that somebody says disrespectful is if you actually care about that person,” Newsome said, via Daryl Ruiter of 92.3 The Fan. “So I don’t care what he has to say or anybody has to say. So I don’t take it as disrespectful because I don’t care about the dude at all.” Pickens has a history of 15-yard penalties, and his two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for taunting in last week’s win over the Bengals prompted coach Mike Tomlin to say the receiver needs to “grow up” and he needs to “grow up in a hurry.” Newsome said Pickens is not a team player. “I’m all about the team,” Newsome said. “Obviously, he’s the guy that cares more so about himself, and you could see that in the penalties that he causes. And for me, my job is to try to do whatever I can to help the team win. So, there’s never going to be no one-on-one battle. For me, my battle is to try to help my team get to win.” Newsome was unbothered by the league’s decision not to fine Pickens for the scuffle during and after the Hail Mary. He vows to keep his cool regardless what Pickens tries or says Sunday in the rematch. “I’m an ultimate professional, so it’s easy for me. I mean, a guy like him is obviously hard,” Newsome said. “That happened in our game. He got two more penalties the next game, so that’s just a trend that he does. But me, I’m a professional so I would never let somebody make me do something to hurt my football team.”