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Kate Garraway has revealed the reason behind her husband’s recent return to hospital. The TV presenter, 55, was back on Good Morning Britain after a three-week absence and explained why she had “dramatically disappeared” to co-host Richard Madeley.

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READ MORE: Kate Garraway 'fretful' as husband Derek returns to hospital amid lengthy health battleIn her latest update, she explained that Derek had returned to the intensive care unit.Kate told fans: "Thank you so so much for all your messages of support - they really do mean the world to me & the whole family."I have taken some time off @gmb, @smoothradio & @garrawaysgoodatuff in the last 3 weeks as Derek’s health took an unexpected & frightening turn for the worse that landed him back in intensive care & fighting for his life - again."Thankfully, Kate had some better news to share, as she told her fans: "Thanks to the amazing NHS teams & his own extraordinary life force & spirit Derek - please god - is back on the right side of it now and I'm so looking forward to seeing you all back on @gmb from 6 a.m tomorrow & @smoothradio - hopefully celebrating @lionesses #worldcup win!"She added: "Love & see you in the morning!"A source had told The Sun at the time of Kate's extended leave from Good Morning Britain: "Kate is by his side and is keeping it together as best she can. "She’s a total professional and devoted to her work – both on Good Morning Britain and Smooth - but she had no choice but to step away this week to be there with him."Kate’s fans and friends rushed to comment on her latest post, with TV personality Lizzie Cundy writing: “Thinking of you all so much.

Kate Garraway has issued an update on her husband Derek Draper after he was rushed back to intensive care as he took a "turn for the worse".Taking to Twitter, the 55 year old told her fanbase: "Thank you so so much for all your messages of support - they really do mean the world. "I’ve been off @gmb @smoothradio as Derek’s health took an unexpected & frightening turn for the worse that landed him back in intensive care & fighting for his life - again ." She then gushed over him as she wrote: "Thanks to the extraordinary @nhs teams & his own amazing life force & spirit Derek please [praying hands emoji] god is back on the right side of it now," before revealing she'll be back on Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio this coming week. Kate added: "Im so looking forward to seeing you all back on @gmb from 6 a.m tomorrow & @smoothradio - hopefully celebrating and @lionesses #worldcup win!" followed by a red heart emoji.

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Nikita Jasmine has shared a health update after going under the knife at a private hospital earlier this year.The 27 year old, who recently branded Chloe Brockett a "lying little witch" as the pair lashed out at each other, opened up on the mystery surgery in an exclusive interview with OK! magazine at the National Reality TV Awards UK 2022. Arriving at the red carpet with her Married At First Sight pal Jessika Power, who starred in the Australian version of the show, Nikita insisted that she's "absolutely fine" following the procedure. "I needed it, but I'm fit, I'm well.

Tim Hortons says it has reached a proposed settlement in multiple class action lawsuits alleging the restaurant’s mobile app violated customer privacy which would see the restaurant offer a free coffee and doughnut to affected users.

The percentage of people testing positive for Covid-19 decreased in England, Wales, and Scotland, although rates remain high. Infections decreased in all English regions and age groups, except for in the North East, where the trend was uncertain in the latest week of figures available from the Office of National Statistics (ONS), ending July 20, 2022.

Supreme Court of Canada says sex with a condom is a different physical act than sex without one, and that the use of a condom can be a condition of consent under sexual assault law.In a 5-4 decision Friday, the top court says that “no, not without a condom” should not be found to mean “yes, without a condom” in a courtroom.The court has ordered a new trial in a British Columbia case in which a complainant told a new sexual partner, Ross McKenzie Kirkpatrick, that she would only have sex with him if he wore a condom. Man’s decision not to wear condom, after agreeing to, is sexual assault: Ontario judge The fact Kirkpatrick used a condom the first time they had sex led the complainant to assume that he was already wearing one when he initiated sex for a second time, she told the court – but he wasn’t, which she said she did not realize until he ejaculated.The sexual assault charge against Kirkpatrick was dismissed by a trial judge who found there was no evidence the complainant had not consented to “the sexual activity in question,” nor that the defendant had been explicitly deceitful, which would have been another avenue for conviction.Although the reasons for its decision are split, the Supreme Court unanimously agreed with the B.C.

Doctor Who actor's death was announced this morning, with many sharing their memories of the star who delighted generations of viewers.Bernard, who became a children's TV icon on series including Jackanory, The Wombles and Old Jack's Boat, also appeared in dozens of classic films too including the Carry Ons and the original Railway Children.READ NEXT: David Tennant confirmed for epic Doctor Who role reprisal after almost a decadeAlong with becoming a fan favourite on Doctor Who, Bernard was undoubtedly one of the greatest actors of all time.To pay tribute to Bernard Cribbins, Daily Star takes a look back at the actor's life and career.Acting was in Bernard's blood from a young age, with the star leaving school at the age of 13 years old to pursue acting roles in the theatre.After completing his National Service in 1947, he returned to acting and landed his first West End role nearly a decade later in 1956, where he performed in the Shakespeare production, A Comedy Of Errors.Bernard later became an icon of both stage and screen, particularly for his performances in films such as Carry On Spying, and children's classic The Railway children - as well as a number of legendary TV shows.He is most fondly remembered for narrating iconic shows such as The Wombles, as well as being one of the primary storytellers in Jackanory.A new generation were also introduced to the magic of Bernard Cribbins in the children's TV series Old Jack's Boat.In 2009, Catherine Tate also presented Bernard Cribbins with a special award from the British Academy Children's Awards, for his contribution to children's programming.That's not all, as Bernard also appeared in Fawlty Towers, Midsomer Murders and as Wally Bannister in 11 episodes of ITV soap

Good Morning Britain has faced a major presenter shakeup as Kate Garraway was forced to extend her leave for a second week. The host, 55, normally presents the ITV show on a Thursday and Friday, but was notably absent from today's instalment (July 28) which was fronted by Ben Shephard and Ranvir Singh.

Bloomberg, this problem persists in around 5% Covid patients that is disrupting their everyday lives and providing another set of symptoms to chalk up to long Covid-19. The scientitsts reached this conclusion after reviewing a total of 18 studies involving over 3,600 Covid-19 patients. In a paper paper published Thursday in the UK medical journal BMJ, around 15 million patients may got affected worldwide, out of which, women were less likely to recover than men.

Shawn Mendes is taking a much needed break. He took to social media to share a statement, informing his fans that the rest of his tour would be postponed due to his mental and physical health.WATCH: Shawn Mendes hilarious reaction seeing a fan wearing his exact same outfitWhy Shawn Mendes needs ‘time to heal’ before continuing his tourA post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes)The announcement was shared on his Instagram, where he wrote a lengthy statement explaining the situation to his fans.

Shawn Mendes has cancelled the remaining dates of his ‘Wonder’ world tour in order to recover from his mental health difficulties.In a statement posted on Instagram today (July 27), Mendes said he “wasn’t prepared for the toll that being back on the road would take” on him.“After speaking with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger,” the singer wrote.He ended the statement: “It breaks my heart to tell you this but but I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal.”Mendes had performed seven of 87 scheduled shows across the US, UK and Europe, some of which were not due to take place until June 2023.See the full statement below.A post shared by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes)Earlier this month (July 9), Mendes postponed 12 dates on the North American leg of his ‘Wonder’ tour on similar grounds.In a personal statement shared at the time on social media, Mendes wrote: “I’ve been touring since I was 15 and to be honest it’s always been difficult to be on the road away from friends and family. After a few years off the road, I felt like was ready to dive back in, but that decision was premature and unfortunately the toll of the road and the pressure has caught up to me and I’ve hit a breaking point.“After speaking with my team and health professionals, I need to take some time to heal and take care of myself and my mental health, first and foremost.

READ MORE: Camila Cabello almost became poster girl to Peter Crouch's 'Laout' beer cocktailThe statement read: “As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I wasn't totally prepared for the toll of being back on the road would take on me,”“I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away.”Shawn continued: “After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I've never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger.”“I unfortunately have to cancel the rest of the tour dates in North America, and the UK/Europe.”The 23-year-old hitmaker stated: 'We were hopeful that I might be able to pick up with the rest of the dates after some much needed time off, but at this time I have to put my health as my first priority.'But whilst he has cancelled live shows, breaking the hearts of thousands of fans in the process, the Treat You Better sensation confirms he will still be working on musical projects.He stated: “This doesn’t mean I’ll be making new music, and I can’t wait to see you on tour in the future.”Shawn added: I know you have all been waiting so long to see these shows, and it breaks my heart to tell you this but I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal. The 87 show schedule was due to be his fifth tour, the latest to support of his fourth studio album Wonder , released in 2020.

Shawn Mendes announced that he has canceled all remaining dates of his Wonder tour, to prioritize his mental health.The Senorita singer previously postponed some of his scheduled performances earlier this month, and has now confirmed that his time on the road has been cut short.The 23-year-old shared the news on social media, penning a heartfelt statement to fans.‘As you guys know, I had to postpone the past few weeks of shows since I wasn’t totally prepared for the toll of being back on the road would take on me,’ he began.‘I started this tour excited to finally get back to playing live after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is I was not at all ready for how difficult touring would be after this time away.‘After speaking more with my team and working with an incredible group of health professionals, it has become more clear that I need to take the time I’ve never taken personally, to ground myself and come back stronger.’pic.twitter.com/gq7DanGNYW‘I unfortunately have to cancel the rest of the tour dates in North America, and the UK/Europe,’ he continued.‘We were hopeful that I might be able to pick up with the rest of the dates after some much needed time off, but at this time I have to put my health as my first priority.’Shawn explained that it ‘breaks his heart’ to scrap the remaining dates, and reassured fans that he would be getting back into the studio to record new music when he is able to.‘This doesn’t mean I won’t be making new music, and I can’t wait to see you on tour in the future,’ he added.‘I know you all have been waiting so long to see these shows, and it breaks my heart to tell you this but I promise I will be back as soon as I’ve taken the right time to heal.‘I love you all and thank

Shawn Mendes has canceled the remaining dates of the tour. On Wednesday, the 23-year-old singer shared the news in a lengthy statement posted on his social media.

JOHANNESBURG - A big pink diamond of 170 carats has been discovered in Angola and is claimed to be the largest such gemstone found in 300 years.Called the "Lulo Rose," the diamond was found at the Lulo alluvial diamond mine, the mine's owner, the Lucapa Diamond Company, announced Wednesday on its website.The Lulo mine has already produced the two largest diamonds ever found in Angola, including a 404-carat clear diamond.The pink gemstone is the fifth-largest diamond found at the mine where 27 diamonds of 100 carats or more have been found, according to Lucapa, which is based in Australia.Historic 170-carat pink diamond recovered from Lulo, Angola. (Credit: Lucapa Diamond Company) The pink diamond will be sold by international tender by the Angolan state diamond marketing company, Sodiam.

Covid causes erectile dysfunction and hair loss, according to worrying new research. The new study published in Nature Medicine found that, although the most common symptoms of long Covid include loss of smell and shortness of breath, it can impact you in various other ways.

Kate Garraway is reportedly in "survival mode" after her husband, Derek Draper, took a "serious turn for the worse" this month. The TV presenter, 55, previously revealed that her husband, 54, was readmitted to hospital two months ago due to ongoing health complications after he contracted Covid back in 2020.

Vladimir Putin because they fear further health scares. Rumours have been circulating about the Russian tyrant's health since he launched his invasion of Ukraine in February. There have been suggestions of cancer, Parkinson's disease or both, and intelligence sources have claimed he has undergone major surgery in recent months.

Actor David Warner attends Day 4 of the Official Star Trek Convention at the Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino on August 14, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) LONDON (AP) - David Warner, a versatile British actor whose roles ranged from Shakespearean tragedies to sci-fi cult classics, has died.

coronavirus. Derrick Sheppard was originally sentenced to 12 years behind bars in 2011, but a year after his sentencing, Appeal Court judges determined his prison term was "unduly lenient" and it was increased to 16 years, with lawyers predicting he would "die in jail."He passed away at the age of 82 after contracting Covid at Her Majesty's Prison Exeter on December 26, 2020.READ MORE: Far-right thug carved words 's***' and 'w****' on victim with knife before violent rape Sheppard, previously of Upton Pyne, near Exeter, was found guilty in 2011 of three rapes, two attempted rapes and 12 offences of indecency, according to DevonLive.

Pope Francis says he is sorry for the Roman Catholic Church’s role in cultural destruction and forced assimilation of Indigenous people, which culminated in residential schools.

die of the disease as white men. In Britain, one in four black men will develop it. But the cause is not down to lifestyle, or diet, or being embarrassed about rectal exams.

The pandemic blighted the mental health of people across the north of England far more than the rest of the country, a new report has found. Experts have estimated that the mental health crisis in the north has cost the UK economy £2 billion, on top of the losses caused by Covid-19.

Covid through the vaccine programme, it is clear that the virus is not about to disappear," said Denis Kinane, a leading immunologist and Founding Scientist at Cignpost Diagnostics. "There are some extremely worrying trends in the rising number of infections, particularly when compared to the levels from a year ago. " One sign that could help identify the culprit are mouth ulcers.

What is a PHEIC? The conditions which must be met are set out under the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR) -- the legal framework defining countries' rights and obligations in handling public health events that could cross borders. A PHEIC is defined in the regulations as "an extraordinary event which is determined to constitute a public health risk to other states through the international spread of disease and to potentially require a coordinated international response".

Overture rendering. (Boom Supersonic)The design for the world’s fastest passenger airliner was unveiled during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom this week. Named the Overture, the supersonic jet will run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel and can reach speeds of up to 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — at a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.  "Aviation has not seen a giant leap in decades.

The knock-on effects of the latest coronavirus peak will be felt for 'some months' by NHS hospital and care services, Manchester's public health director has warned. However, the country is now cresting the wave of infections and should see a decline.

Lorraine Kelly, 62, has reacted to the latest update on Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s health battle.The ITV star sent her fellow broadcaster some words of support after it was revealed she had to pull out of Good Morning Britain this week to be next to Derek.Meanwhile, Charlotte Hawkins has acted as a temporary replacement for the 55-year-old presenter.Lorraine sent Kate “all of our love” during yesterday's instalment of her programme after it emerged Derek was "seriously unwell”.The Scottish presenter said: “I just wanted to say, we are obviously sending all of our love to our Kate.“I know a lot of you have seen in the newspapers and online that Derek is back in hospital and obviously, you know, battling the effects after Covid."We just want to send our love to them, don't we?"Dr Hilary Jones added: "Absolutely, yes, it's such a difficult situation.“He's going to have ongoing problems but we send all our love to Kate and the family."Lorraine responded: "She's amazing.

Foals have created their own one-of-a-kind bike in aid of the Mental Health Foundation – find all the details on how to win it below.The Oxford band’s drummer and avid cyclist Jack Bevan joined forces with top UK cycle manufacturer Brompton to create the “Foals-themed” bike, which was handbuilt in London.“Using Brompton’s renowned folding C Line frame as a basis, Jack customised the design using his own choice of additional components, including a Brookes Cambium saddle as well as the stylish, high-performance tan wall tyres provided by Schwalbe,” an official listing reads.“It was then completed with a detailed visual design which adapts elements from the ‘Life Is Yours’ album aesthetic to adorn the bike in a way that’s utterly distinctive.”To be in with a chance of winning the bike, fans are required to enter a Crowdfunder raffle for either £5 (one ticket), £10 (three tickets) or £20 (eight tickets). You can buy yours here until August 25.All money raised will go to the Mental Health Foundation.

Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for a number of provinces, with temperatures expected to reach or surpass 30 C over the coming days.

Kate Garraway during Thursday’s instalment (July 21) of Good Morning Britain as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital.The mum-of-two usually hosts the ITV breakfast show alongside TV hunk Ben Shephard on Thursday and Friday, but fans were left sorely disappointed this week. Loving wife, Kate, skipped the show this week as she continues to support her partner who is battling the lasting effects of Covid-19 and their young family.It comes after Derek 54, was rushed back to hospital earlier this month after the former political advisor took a “serious turn for the worse”.The doting dad spent 13 months in hospital after he first contracted the deadly virus at the beginning of 2020 which has dramatically damaged his vital organs and left him unable to fully communicate.This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated.

Kate Garraway gave an update on her husband Derek Drapers’ Covid battle when she announced that she would be taking a step back from Good Morning Britain. Kate, 55, has always been open about 54 year old Derek’s health since he contracted Covid in 2020 and recent reports reveal he's taken "a very serious turn for the worse". Recently the presenter revealed that Derek had been rushed back to hospital earlier this month and had been there for two months.

According to The Washington Post, the name randomly came from a Twitter user before countries latched on to it. South Korea recently confirmed its first case of the BA.2.75 variant that was found in a sample analysis of a man in his 60s who lives in Incheon and first developed symptoms on July 8.RELATED: CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for adultsThe Netherlands also reported cases, saying it has joined other countries who have reported cases including India, Australia, Japan, Canada, Germany and the United Kingdom. So far, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have not listed the variant on its website.Scientists say the variant – called BA.2.75 – may be able to spread rapidly and get around immunity from vaccines and previous infections.

COVID-19 patients are six times more likely than uninfected people to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) and nearly twice as likely to receive a new diabetes diagnosis, but the risk begins to recede at 5 weeks and 12 weeks, respectively, concludes a UK study published yesterday in PLOS Medicine.

Video: Mother of brain-damaged Archie emotional after losing latest battle to continue treatment (PA Media)UK temperatures soar above 40C for first time as wildfires rage near LondonCamilla says sorry for bringing rain as thunderstorm breaks heatwave in CornwallLondon Fire Brigade declares major incident amid ‘huge surge’ in blazesTory leadership race: Who is still in the running?Conservationists celebrate as new brood of barn owl chicks are ringedJohnson defends his leadership at final Cabinet meetingUK records ‘highest ever’ temperature as heatwave scorches countryPeople should 'apply common sense' when travelling today, says Grant ShappsCharles says tackling climate change is 'utterly essential' as heatwave grips UKPolitics daily briefing: July 19UK and Ireland bask in record-breaking temperatures as forecasters predict worse to comeConservative leadership battle: Who is still in the running?Burst water main floods London streets as temperatures soarLisa Nandy: Government has gone missing in middle of heat crisisLondon park scorches in heatwaveUK heatwave: Red extreme heat warning in place as temperatures soarMoore was speaking from Lingfield where he won a race with one of Harry Redknapp's horses, Fascinating Lips. The 6-4 favourite ended a run of places for the stable in the past week with a fluent two-and-a-quarter length display in the At The Races App Form Study Selling Handicap.

The number of patients with Covid-19 in Scottish hospitals has jumped by 6 percent in the most recent week, new figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data further estimates 1 in 16 Scots have tested positive for coronavirus.

Covid-19 is once more piling pressure on an already strained NHS, according to Greater Manchester health chiefs. Staff absences as a result of coronavirus are seeing shortages in hospitals, GP surgeries, and community care.

Limp Bizkit announced they postponed the UK and European leg of their tour due to unforeseen health concerns for their frontman Fred Durst. The band didn’t disclose what condition Durst is suffering from or what the concerns were, but they apologized to their fans for the sudden cancellation and any inconveniences they caused them. "For personal health concerns and based on medical advice given by my personal physician to take an immediate break from touring, Limp Bizkit will sadly have to postpone their 2022 Uk and European tour," they said in a statement on Instagram.

SPAIN - Video taken by a train passenger in Spain captured what was described as ‘moments of panic’ as the train stopped in the middle of a raging wildfire.The video, which was taken by Francisco Seonane Perez, was posted onto Twitter on July 18. Seonane said the train was headed from Madrid to an area in northwestern Spain when the train stopped for a few minutes.

childbirth, but it’s largely gone under the radar in the United States — until now.  Nitrous oxide — or laughing gas — was commonly used during childbirth in the U.S. in the 1930s but with the emergence of epidurals, its popularity declined in the 1970s.  It has since experienced a renaissance with its approval by the U.S.

With the summer holidays upon us many Brits will be looking to jet off in the coming weeks. Airlines have already seen a huge surge in demand for flights this year as people make the most of Covid restrictions being eased.

Passersby walk towards an LED sign saying "18 -19 July extreme heat only travel if essential" on July 19, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Gollnow/picture alliance via Getty Images) LONDON - Britain shattered its record for highest temperature ever registered Tuesday, with a provisional reading of 39.1 degrees Celsius (102.4 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the country's weather office — and the heat was only expected to rise.The highest temperature previously recorded in Britain was 38.7 C (101.7 F), a record set in 2019.

LOS ANGELES - Macy’s is bringing back Toys "R" Us to all U.S. locations ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Macy's, in partnership with Toys "R" Us parent company WHP Global, announced Monday that the rollout of the highly anticipated pop-up stores will begin in late July with all locations expected to be up and running by Oct.

Over the years, Gulf nations have been one of the biggest sources of remittances pouring into India. However, this changed during the first pandemic year of 2020-21, shows fresh data released by the RBI last week.