Strictly star Amy Dowden collapses backstage as ambulance called

“Narcissism is voluntary blindness, an agreement not to look beneath the surface.” ~Sam Keen

Are you tired of feeling like a couch potato? Do you want to transform your life and become a go-getter? You’re not alone! Many people struggle with motivation, but the good news is that change is possible.In this blog, we’ll guide you through practical steps to ignite your inner drive and boost your energy.This plan is designed for anyone who wants to break free from a sedentary lifestyle and embrace a more active, fulfilling life. We will explore easy-to-follow strategies that build your motivation and help you set achievable goals. You don’t need to change overnight; small steps can lead to big results!By understanding what motivates you, you can turn your dreams into reality.

Over one hundred drivers will receive fines after emergency crews were delayed - because selfish motorists were stopped in the hard shoulder.

Two teenagers and one man have been rushed to hospital following a horror triple stabbing in Manchester city centre on Saturday night.

The Suits spinoff series, Suits L.A., is generating a lot of buzz ahead of its 2025 premiere on NBC!

Gilmore Girls is definitely still a beloved fan favorite TV show, despite being off the air for over 17 years.

Fans were devastated when Sierra McClain exited 9-1-1: Lone Star as her character Grace Ryder.

BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Lauren Laverne has said she has been given the “all clear” following her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.In August, the popular music broadcaster, 46, revealed that she had received the diagnosis, which she noted they had “caught early and unexpectedly during a screening test”. She added at the time that she “expected to make a full recovery”.On Sunday (November 24), Laverne gave an update on her Instagram page, confirming that she has now been given the “all clear” and would be returning to work on the BBC’s The One Show on Tuesday (November 26).Alongside a smiling photo of herself wearing a ‘Life Is Beautiful’ jumper, she wrote: “Well hello there! Just a quick update from me to say that after taking some time off to get better I’ve had the all clear and will be back to work on your TV this Tuesday with the wonderful @bbctheoneshow team.”A post shared by Lauren Laverne (@laurenlaverne)She went on to reveal that she has been working on new episodes of the long-running BBC Radio 4 interview show Desert Island Discs, which she has hosted since 2018, and added that she is “looking forward” to returning to 6 Music in the New Year.“I want to say a huge thank you to the brilliant medical teams who took such great care of me, to the thousands of people who sent me such beautiful and encouraging messages, the friends and acquaintances who took the time to support me after going through cancer themselves – and most of all to my family: my two astounding kids and especially my husband Graeme, who was absolutely extraordinary throughout.”“It’s been a difficult time but one that has taught me so much about what really matters.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nick Knowles has given an update on his injuries as he focuses on his recovery.The DIY SOS presenter, who became the third contestant to be eliminated from this year’s Strictly, sustained an arm injury in the second week of the show after a mishap while changing a tyre and also a knee injury during the third week. And now, one month after leaving the competition, Nick, 62, has revealed that he will go under the knife in just four weeks’ time.The TV personality also explained that he hopes to be “fully recovered” by August next year. While attending an event to mark the new collaboration between Grove Gallery and Astrea Diamonds, Nick opened up about his recovery as he sported braces on his knee and shoulder.

Davina McCall made a surprise appearance on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, just weeks after undergoing brain surgery.The 57 year old left hosts Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly stunned when she suddenly joined them in a live video at the weekend while still in recovery. Following the main show of I'm A Celeb on Saturday, 23 November, Ant and Dec took to Instagram for a live video and were sent a message from Davina.

Love is great when spoken, but greatest when shown. Do little things daily to show your loved ones you care.Yesterday afternoon I was sitting on a park bench in the early afternoon when an elderly couple pulled their car up under a nearby oak tree. They rolled down the windows and turned up some jazz music on the car stereo.

Davina McCall made an unexpected TV appearance following her recent brain surgery on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The star, who recently had a benign tumour removed, left hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly thrilled after joining them on Saturday night (November 23).

Hollyoaks is set to welcome back a beloved character this Christmas, with the soap bringing back one of its most iconic characters for its Christmas special. Nicole Barber-Lane, who played Myra McQueen for over a decade, is returning to the Channel 4 soap for a special Christmas storyline.This news comes after recent reports that Hollyoaks is cutting its cast by a massive 20 members in a major shake-up.

Twenty years after it first premiered, Mean Girls remains one of the most iconic teen movies of all time. That’s thanks in large part to its incredibly talented young cast.

Myra De Groot, an actress known for appearing in Neighbours, tragically passed away at the age of 50 back in 1988. Born in London’s East End, she was known for portraying meddling character Eileen Clarke, whom she began playing in 1985. Her character was only ever intended to appear on the show for a week, but Myra wrote up an expanded outline for the producers and she quickly became part of the cast, appearing on a semi-regular basis.

It's the city where he got his first taste of silverware. The place where he was happiest in his career. And the club that turned him from a boy into a man.

Chad Duell is saying farewell to General Hospital.

Seven years ago, the soap world mourned the loss of Iain Rogerson, who was famed for his role as cleaner Harry Flagg in Coronation Street.The actor passed away at the age of 56 on 13 October 2017 after a suspected insulin overdose, as reported by the Daily Post. An inquest after his tragic death revealed that Iain had been admitted to Wrexham Maelor hospital before his passing.

Meghan Trainor spoke very candidly about her plans to undergo plastic surgery.

Married At First Sight UK star Hannah Norburn has hit back at her fellow cast members following the reunion party that was held in London’s Docklands earlier this week. Sharing some photos in which she is posing in a hotel room in a sage green minidress, Hannah captioned the pictures with the words: “She’ll always glow a little brighter when she’s happy & around the people who want to see her shine,” which could be seen as a dig at her fellow MAFS stars.

That ’70s Show first hit TV screens almost 25 years ago!

The untold story of how a nurse pivotal in the world's first IVF baby being born in Oldham struggled with her own fertility issues has been captured in new Netflix drama Joy.

A thug who launched a terrifying attack on a car in broad daylight shouted out to family members in court 'I'm a free man' after being told he would be released from prison.

Andy Cohen is sticking up for the new cast of The Real Housewives of New York City.

Dianne Buswell had an emotional week as she was reunited with her beloved parents in the UK ahead of her next Strictly Come Dancing performance.

Pregnant Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby has been rushed to hospital with stomach pains after a horror break in to her home earlier this week. Her fiancé Jake Ankers shared a snap of her lying on a hospital bed to his Instagram story, stating they were not having a good week. "We are not having a good week!!! Now Charlotte has been rushed in to hospital as she is having serious pains in her stomach, they are running all the necessary checks to make sure Charlotte and baby are ok," he wrote alongside a picture of Charlotte in a hospital bed.

Paris Hilton is opening up about her youthful appearance.

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is one of the most buzzed-about cities in the Real Housewives franchise.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch was a 90s sensation, captivating audiences worldwide with its magical charm.The sitcom revolved around the life of Sabrina Spellman, a teenage witch navigating high school while mastering her supernatural abilities.The show first aired in September 1996 and ran for seven seasons, totalling an impressive 163 episodes before wrapping up in April 2003. Melissa Joan Hart played the lead role, living with her caring aunts, Hilda (played by Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (Beth Broderick), reports the Mirror.

People struggling with seasonal depression should look to their gut microbiome to boost their mental health, researchers have advised.

It's been five years since Fleabag graced our screens, and it's safe to say the BBC series is sorely missed.

When Evie Rees entered the adult entertainment world at the age of 18, she knew she had found the perfect role for her.

Dianne Buswell has become a fan favourite on Strictly Come Dancing, with the professional dancer having joined the show back in 2017. She is competing on this year's show with comedian Chris McCausland and the duo have proven be a huge hit with TV viewers, with many vouching for Dianne and Chris to take home the Glitterball trophy.

Successful students understand the delicate juggling act that is maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With packed schedules that include classes, studying, internships, and perhaps part-time jobs, finding time for leisure can seem impossible. Yet, the benefits of making room for relaxation and social activities are profound, impacting academic performance and overall well-being. The key lies in strategic structuring and a conscientious approach to personal time management. Below, we’ll explore effective strategies for integrating work and play into a student’s busy life.

You’ve heard about developing financial habits, but what about micro-financial habits? Micro habits are the tiny things you can do every day with minimal effort that, together, transform your future.Whether in business or your personal life, money matters. Sadly, The World Economic Forum still reports that half of U.S. adults lack financial literacy.

November 21, 2024Children with ADHD are more likely to be obese, despite lower-than-average birth weights, according to a new study that found a correlation between elevated ADHD symptoms and higher body mass index (BMI) scores for both females and males. 1The study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, complements additional research tying ADHD impulsivity to unhealthy food consumption and overeating.In analyzing data from the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) of more than 19,000 families with children born between 2000 and 2002, researchers found that children with ADHD had significantly lower birth weights than did children in the control group.

The ADHD recipe for procrastination goes like this: Take a task you find hopelessly overwhelming, unpleasant, effortful, and/or boring. Combine it with ambiguity and far-off consequences.

Any family that has navigated school avoidance will tell you that it’s terribly stressful and that outcomes are improved when educators and parents work collaboratively. This is unequivocally true, and rare, in part because misconceptions and ignorance around school avoidance affect educators’ responses.Up to a third of children with ADHD will experience school avoidance at some point during their academic journey. A student’s school avoidance, also referred to as school refusal, can last weeks or months during an academic year.

Childish Gambino has been forced to cancel more tour dates.

Noah Centineo‘s Owen Hendricks is coming back for a second season of The Recruit. But who else will join him on the next adventure?

“A history of trauma can give you a high tolerance for emotional pain. But just because you can take it doesn’t mean you have to.” ~Dr. Thema

XO, Kitty season two is coming out in just a couple of months!

Scream 7.The Yellowstone spin-off star has joined the cast for the forthcoming horror flick according to Entertainment Weekly, which sees Campbell return as the lead star.May is known for playing Elsa Dutton, a main character and narrator on the two Yellowstone prequel Paramount+ series 1883 and 1923. She also recently appeared in the Apple TV+ series Masters Of The Air.It comes after Patrick Dempsey also recently confirmed “there has been a conversation” about him returning to play Mark Kincaid, who is Sidney’s husband in the more current timeline of the films.

Oftentimes the hardest part of the journey is simply believing you’re worthy of the trip.“Life hasn’t been the easiest on me lately. I won’t get into all the details now, but the tough times I’ve been living through have left me with many cracks. And although I’ve still managed to be a reasonably successful person, on most days I struggle desperately with my self-confidence. I just don’t feel good enough. I feel flawed. I feel like my cracks make me undesirable…”Those are the opening lines of an email I received recently from a new reader of our blog.

The NHS has issued a warning against the use of decongestants for individuals with certain health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

Chatting to Gok Wan, it’s not hard to see why he’s one of our most beloved TV personalities.The fashion guru, DJ and presenter, 50, wears his heart on his sleeve – and whether it’s a fun anecdote or a sad story, you know he’ll speak from the heart.This time, the subject is a tough one. In May, Gok lost his best friend, Allison Gordon Parry, who had lived with stage 4 breast cancer for many years. As he talks about it, he wipes away a tear and apologises for being “so bloody emotional”.

A new maternity theatre will be built at Tameside General Hospital.

Rodri has returned to the Manchester City training ground for the first time since undergoing surgery on an anterior crucicate ligament injury sustained in September.