Health and wellness champion and former 'Hollyoaks' star latest guest author at Lanarkshire Bookface group

On the evening of February 24, 2022, Lindsey Bridges received the first of two phone calls which will haunt her forever.

Metallica were forced to postpone a M72 world tour show in Glendale, Arizona this weekend after James Hetfield came down with COVID-19.The metal veterans were due to return to State Farm Stadium on Sunday (September 3) for their second show at the venue, but announced that they were rescheduling after COVID “caught up with” the vocalist.“We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James,” the band shared on social media alongside a picture of a positive test.“We’re extremely disappointed and regret any inconvenience this has caused you; we look forward to returning to complete the M72 No Repeat Weekend in Glendale next Saturday.”NIGHT TWO IN GLENDALE IS RESCHEDULED TO SEPTEMBER 9!We’re very sorry to report that tomorrow’s scheduled M72 date at State Farm Stadium has been postponed to Saturday, September 9, 2023, as, unfortunately, COVID has caught up with James. We’re extremely disappointed and regret… pic.twitter.com/neRSNMwxp5— Metallica (@Metallica) September 2, 2023They added that tickets will be honoured at the new date, and that more information and refunds can be found at SeatGeat.

Rylan Clark has issued an update on his mum as she remains in hospital following an emergency surgery overseas.

Coronation Street staple Sue Cleaver has celebrated in style this week as she shared a cheeky video to mark her milestone 60th birthday with fans, just days after opening up about her “scary” hospital dash. The cobbles legend, who is best known to fans for playing Eileen Grimshaw in the soap, took to Instagram on Saturday (2 September) to share a hilarious video which couldn’t help but tickle fans.

New cases of the 'highly mutated' Pirola variant of Covid-19 have been detected in the UK, as numbers of those infected with the virus rise.

Eamonn Holmes filmed a video of his wife Ruth Langsford trying out a medical treatment in a bid to recover from an illness she's been battling all week.The TV presenter has been notably absent from Loose Women, after sharing with her fans that she is suffering from a chest infection. Now Ruth has uploaded a video filmed by her GB News host husband showing her inhaling hot steam in an effort to get herself better.The ITV panellist revealed that doctors have advised her to 'steam' herself twice a day.

Fans supported Billie Eilish through her Electric Picnic gig after she complained of feeling “really, really sick” before her performance.The US superstar, 21, headlined the first day of the Irish event at the Stradbally Estate, Co Laois, on Friday. Social media videos showed her delivering her Barbie soundtrack hit What Was I Made For? in a white Nike shirt and baseball cap. She was joined by the crowd who sang along to songs including Happier Than Ever.

Eighties singer Carol Decker has confirmed she is doing well as she shared a health update with her concerned fans on Friday after undergoing major surgery.The lead vocalist for band T'Pau, 65, revealed on 1 September that she is now 'in recovery', after taking a selfie in hospital showing herself smiling and doing a peace sign with her fingers.The China In Your Hand singer endured a three-hour long operation on her colon earlier this week after finding "something nasty growing up there". But the icon appeared to be in good spirits as she shared the positive news online and revealed that it was 'benign.' Looking thrilled with the 'all clear' news, Carol took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to update her fans and shared an insight into her recovery journey.

Legendary Margaritaville icon Jimmy Buffet has died aged 76, following a career spanning more than 50 years. A statement on the singer's official website said he died "peacefully ...

Anitta’s career, as she basked in the continued success of her hit song “Envolver,” released at the close of 2021. She graced prestigious stages and dominated music charts.

Ruth Langsford has revealed why she has been missing from Loose Women all week as the presenter shared that she is suffering from a chest infection. The ITV panellist has been absent from the programme all week, with the 63-year-old explaining that she is busy trying to nurse herself back to health.Taking to her Instagram story today, Ruth shared a picture of a steam vaporizer as well as some lemon and ginger tea, telling her followers that she is "trying everything" to recover from a "lurgy." She wrote: “My 'lurgy' is actually a chest infection! So here I am on antibiotics and a steam vaporizer twice a day! I'm trying everything!" Earlier this week, she also shared herself trying another traditional method in an attempt to feel better as she wrote: "Still got the lurgy!" with an angry face emoji.

Celine Dion‘s sister has shared an update regarding the singer’s health as she battles with stiff-person syndrome.Last year, the Canadian icon revealed that she was diagnosed with the neurological illness called stiff person syndrome, an extremely rare autoimmune neurological condition that affects one person in a million. Unfortunately, this meant that Dion had postponed and later cancel her 2024 ‘Courage’ tour dates due to her “ongoing health issues.”Claudette Dion, the “queen of power ballad”‘s sister, opened up about Celine’s condition in an interview with Hello! Canada. Claudette has hailed the singer as a “strong woman”, explaining that she is doing everything she can to get better.“It’s an illness we know so little about,” she explained.

Ruth Langsford has given fans a health update after revealing she has been struggling with illness all week. The Loose Women star was absent from the panel for three days this week, amid concerned messages from fans.

The number of Covid cases in Scotland has risen, as fears continue to increase over the new Eris variant.

Medical experts have highlighted the most 'key' symptoms of the new Covid 'Pirola' variant as it spreads worldwide.

Manatū Hauora – the Ministry of Health is today publishing the Aotearoa New Zealand Strategic Framework for Managing COVID-19 which sets out how the Government will continue to protect New Zealanders from the impacts of the virus.

The coronavirus pandemic was a tough time for so many people — including Simon Cowell. But it ultimately helped make a huge change!

A health board "put patients at risk" from a surgeon after ignoring external warnings he was a "poor doctor", a report found.

Simon Cowell is stripping back the stigma around mental health and opening up about his personal journey with therapy.

People in West Lothian who are entitled to covid and flu jags will be able to get vaccinated from Monday amid fears over a new covid strain.

Ricky Hatton is looking back at some of his lowest moments. And as you might expect he doesn't pull his punches.

Simon Cowell has opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing that he's suffered from depression for a number of years.The 63-year-old music mogul has shared that his mental health reached a low-point during the Covid-19 pandemic, when he was left in a constant state of anxiety after a friend of his became quite ill with the disease. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the Britain's Got Talent judge said: "In the very, very, very early stages, some friends of mine got really ill and I’m talking about really ill.

Simon Cowell has spoken candidly about his mental health struggles after discovering therapy for the first time at the age of 63.

Whitney Port‘s husband is clarifying some of his remarks… and they’re only getting less thoughtful and more controversial!

Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has shared a health update with her fans after she missed a third day of the ITV daytime programme.The 63 year old has been updating her fans about how she is feeling via Instagram and revealed she has been struck down with an illness, which she has been calling the "lurgy." Taking to her Instagram story this morning, Ruth shared a picture of her set-up, which consisted of orange, ginger, lemon, cinnamon sticks and a range of dry ingredients. Alongside the picture, she wrote: "Still got the lurgy," followed by an angry face emoji.

Hayley Williams gave fans an update after suffering a health scare!

Hayley Williams is on the mend and in the studio. The Paramore singer offered a health update earlier this week after a lung infection derailed the band's recentThis Is Why tour.«We've been off the road for a couple weeks now… mainly in LA,» Williams wrote on Discord. «Thankfully got some down time but we put some work in too.

Health bosses have admitted that staff failings contributed to the death of an inmate at a prison.

Vinnie Patterson was Home and Away's red Speedo-clad lifeguard – a loveable rogue who, at various time, was also a part-time stripper and high school student. Other storylines saw Vinnie diagnosed with testicular cancer and become a children's entertainter – Vin-Vin the clown – while he also enjoyed one of the soap's most popular romances with Leah. Played by Ryan Kwanten from 1997 to 2002, poor Vinnie eventually ended up in prison for fraud when he was framed by a business partner, before soap bosses finally killed off when his character – now under witness protection – when he was said to have died in a farming accident.

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in February this year, there were 129,641 people living in Scotland receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Across Great Britain, there are now more than 1.4million people over State Pension age getting either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through the benefit.

Campaigners have reacted with anger after annual deaths from alcohol in Scotland reached their highest level in 14 years.

She’s one of our warmest, kindest and most relatable TV stars, but tucked away behind her huge heart Stacey Solomon has a ruthless streak reserved exclusively for clutter.The 33-year-old is back with a third series of her hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out With Stacey Solomon and she’s determined to help the families taking part to find joy and peace in their homes. But to transform their habitats in just a week, they must kick the clutter. After seeing all their belongings laid out in a huge warehouse, the families donate, recycle or sell half.

Former Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter has died. The ex-reality TV star was just 36 years old, a

The Wall Street Journal first reported that according to a classified intelligence report provided to the White House, the Energy Department has concluded that COVID-19 "most likely arose from a laboratory leak."

The grieving widow of a dad who died of Covid after being turned away from hospital three times is demanding answers as a probe into the virus outbreak begins. Lee James Dodds was just 32 when he passed away in 2021 and his wife, Charmaine, hopes the Scottish Covid Inquiry will uncover why people like her husband lost their lives.