Helen Blaby

Northampton

Her off @bbcnorthampton. PhD student @uninorthants Harpole girl turned townie. Idiot. Founder of Headfest. Under the paw of 3 cats 🐾🐾🐾

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'There's a taboo around showing weakness'

Oct 22, 2024 | msn.com | Helen Blaby |Suki Somal

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'There's a taboo around showing weakness'

Oct 22, 2024 | yahoo.com | Helen Blaby |Suki Somal

Patsy Wright said her cat was "wonderful for wellbeing", adding "they give you a reason to get up in the morning" [Patsy Wright]A woman who has struggled with her mental health said the perceived image of the "strong black woman" was a "barrier" to her receiving treatment sooner. Patsy Wright, 56, from Northampton, has lived with severe depression and anxiety for most of her life, but was not diagnosed until a hospital stay in her mid-20s.
Festival exploring mental health to offer support

Oct 14, 2024 | yahoo.com | Helen Blaby

A festival exploring mental and physical health and wellbeing hopes to support people who are struggling with various issues. BBC Radio Northampton is bringing wellbeing professionals together for 'Headfest', an annual event which aims to help people with their mental health.
Can ex-Cobbler Harriman rescue Rushden & Diamonds?

Apr 27, 2024 | aol.com | Helen Blaby |Chance Litchfield

April 26, 2024 at 10:42 PMDiamonds manager Michael Harriman during his Northampton Town days [Getty Images/Pete Norton]At Christmas, they looked to be sunk. AFC Rushden and Diamonds had had their worst start to a season, losing their first nine games and recording only one league win between August and January. But the appointment of former Northampton Town defender Michael Harriman as manager appeared to turn the fortunes of the club around.
Can ex-Cobbler Harriman rescue Rushden & Diamonds?

Apr 27, 2024 | au.sports.yahoo.com | Helen Blaby |Chance Litchfield

At Christmas, they looked to be sunk. AFC Rushden and Diamonds had had their worst start to a season, losing their first nine games and recording only one league win between August and January. But the appointment of former Northampton Town defender Michael Harriman as manager appeared to turn the fortunes of the club around. It all comes down to the wire on Saturday and the last game of the season for the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side, at Walsall Wood.
Ex-Scotland rugby captain to run 86 miles for charity

Apr 7, 2024 | aol.com | Helen Blaby

April 7, 2024 at 2:42 AMBudge Pountney will run the distance of more than three marathons [Getty Images]Former Scotland rugby captain Budge Pountney will be running the distance of three marathons in 24 hours, without training for the challenge. The ex-Northampton Saints forward will be running alongside other former professional players to raise money for three different charities.
Northampton Saints's Ethan and Alex Waller on retirement

Mar 29, 2024 | bbc.com | Helen Blaby |Graham McKechnie

Image source, Claire Jones/RedHatPhoto.co.ukImage caption, Ethan and Alex Waller will end their professional careers at Northampton SaintsHelen Blaby and Graham McKechnieBBC Sport, NorthamptonshireNorthampton Saints prop Alex Waller said it had been "quite a humbling response" since he and his brother announced their retirement. The 34-year-old said on Tuesday he would hang up his boots, followed a day later by the same announcement from his 31-year-old brother, Ethan.
'I might as well retire in my brother's shadow too'

Mar 29, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Helen Blaby

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Watching Furbank score 'pinch me moment' says dad

Mar 16, 2024 | yahoo.com | Helen Blaby

The father of England full-back George Furbank said watching his son score at Twickenham was a "pinch me moment". The 27-year-old Northampton Saints player has been selected again for the final match of the tournament against France in Lyon. Tim Furbank, his father, said it was "unbelievable to be at Twickenham" for the Ireland game. The game marked the Huntingdon-born full-back's eighth cap, having returned to the side for their previous fixture against Scotland, in which he also scored a try.
Watching Furbank score 'pinch me moment' says dad

Mar 16, 2024 | aol.com | Helen Blaby

The father of England full-back George Furbank said watching his son score at Twickenham was a "pinch me moment". Furbank crossed the line in the 23-22 victory against Ireland in the Six Nations. The 27-year-old Northampton Saints player has been selected again for the final match of the tournament against France in Lyon. Tim Furbank, his father, said it was "unbelievable to be at Twickenham" for the Ireland game.