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Gardeners' World icon Carol Klein has bravely opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis and the major surgery she's undergone in order to beat the cruel disease.The beloved gardening guru took to Instagram with a heartfelt video, updating her followers on her health journey so far, including a huge treatment milestone. During the short video, Carol expressed her gratitude towards the medical team that supported her, saying: "Hello everyone, isn't it marvelous to see the sun out at last! I just wanted to get in touch with you and keep you up to date with what has been happening to me recently." The BBC presenter then continued: "A few weeks ago I was referred to the breast care clinic at my local hospital and after tests I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Labour has pulled off a surprise victory as Andy Street was ousted as Mayor of the West Midlands. In a knife-edge contest Richard Parker secured a sensational victory after winning by a tight margin.

Those with green fingers all over the country will know the familiar face of Frances Tophill, presenter of BBC Gardeners' World since 2016.

Stacey Solomon has told fans that she is "fuming" at her husband Joe Swash for leaving her in her "time of need".The Sort Your Life Out star was seen slicing lemons and waving around a kitchen knife while venting her frustration on Instagram. She said that her hubby Joe had "left her" when she needed him most - confessing that she was dealing with some serious premenstrual tension. "I'm fuming! I'm fuming for absolutely no reason whatsoever," she shared with her fans on her Instagram story.

Prince Harry is set to return to the UK next week to celebrate a decade of the Invictus Games, ahead of the event's move to Canada next year.

Royel Otis are due to embark on a tour of the UK and Europe later this year – check out the full list of tour dates below.Last night (May 2), the pair of Royel Madden and Otis Pavlovic took to social media to announce a number of tour dates across Europe and the UK this year, with a run of four shows in July before returning for a lengthier run between November and December.Stops will include shows in Oxford, Sheffield, Liverpool, London, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester among others.Pre-sale tickets for Royel Otis’ Glory To Glory UK and Europe tour will go on sale on Wednesday, May 8 at 10am BST, while general tickets go on sale two days later on Friday, May 10 at 10am. Sign up for tickets here.A post shared by Royel Otis (@royelotis)JULY:09 – O2 Academy – Bournemouth10 – O2 Academy 2 – Oxford11 – Foundry – Sheffield12 – Arts Club – LiverpoolNOVEMBER26 – Trinity – Bristol27 – Electric Ballroom – London28 – O2 Academy 2 – Birmingham29 – SWG3 TV Studio – Glasgow30 – Riverside – NewcastleDECEMBER01 – Stylus – Leeds03 – New Century Hall – Manchester Apart from announce their tour dates for Europe and the UK, the stars of NME‘s The Cover have also released two new bonus tracks from their debut album, ‘Pratts & Pain’: ‘Merry Mary Marry Me’ and ‘Claw Foot’, both of which you can listen to below.Written alongside their debut album, ‘Pratts & Pain’, ‘Merry Mary Marry Me’ is a grunge-tinged tune that chronicles the feeling of being left behind as everyone around you settles into marriage and relationships.

Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall have dropped a new single as part of THE WAEVE, titled ‘City Lights’. Check it out below.Shared this morning (May 2), the new track follows on from the release of their hit breakthrough album ‘THE WAEVE’ last year.Capturing the same charm as in the critically-acclaimed debut, the new single sees Coxon and Dougall hone in on their already-signature sound, and capture a bold, sultry chorus.“Now your soul belongs to me/ It’ll be alright/ Out in the darkness, free to fly/ We’ll get some sleep tomorrow,” they sing at the beginning amid a high-energy riff and distorted guitars.The track is written by the duo and produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, Foals).

The Met Office has issued a yellow thunderstorm warning for parts of the North West.

A young woman who died in a locked psychiatric unit she had been detained on for 13 months was not on constant observations when she was found 'unresponsive' in her bedroom, an inquest has heard.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Richard Tandy, the keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist whose tenure with the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) spanned more than 50 years, has died, according to a statement from Jeff Lynne, the group’s frontman and co-founder. No cause of death was given, although sources said he had been ill for several years; he was 76.

Strictly Come Dancing star Graziano Di Prima has shared the hilarious moment his shirtless video with Vito Coppola went quite wrong. The dancers are currently reunited as a number of the BBC One dance show's professionals hit the road.

Cradle Of Faith have announced a UK and Ireland tour for later this year, conveniently taking place around Halloween.The 11-date ‘By Order Of The Dragon’ run will lick off on October 27 at Bristol’s O2 Academy and they will be stopping by London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town on All Hallows Eve itself. The tour also includes a show at Manchester’s Damnation Festival and a few shows later, the metal band will later sign off on November 8 at Newcastle’s NX.They will be supported by Butcher Babies and High Parasite.You can see the full list of dates below and buy your tickets here.OCTOBER27 – Bristol, O2 Academy28 – Bournemouth, O2 Academy29 – Birmingham, O2 Institute31 – London, O2 Forum Kentish TownNOVEMBER1 – Swansea, Patti Pavilion2 – Manchester, Damnation Festival3 – Nottingham, Rock City5 – Belfast, Limelight6 – Dublin, Academy7 – Glasgow, SWG38 – Newcastle, NXEarlier this year, Cradle Of Faith gave fans an update on when to expect the release of their long-awaited collaboration with Ed Sheeran.The collaboration was first revealed in 2021, when the band’s frontman Dani Filth revealed that he had been in touch with the pop star and that Sheeran had invited him “up to his place”.Work on the track was progressing in 2022 according to Filth, with work then halted due to Sheeran becoming a father.

Pregnant Megan McKenna has revealed she's been rushed to the hospital after developing 'scary' swelling.The star issued a statement explaining that she’d been ‘really unwell’ after developing a ‘painful abscess.’ She was then rushed to Birmingham City Hospital after developing a serious allergic reaction to the medication she was given. In a statement, she said: "Sorry I've been quiet. I've been really unwell; I have an abscess which has been the most painful thing I've ever experienced, and I've had an allergic reaction to medication I took for it.

Pop star Matt Goss has opened up about the years of shame he has endured living with rare muscular condition Poland Syndrome.The 55 year old singer-songwriter, who found worldwide fame in the 80s with his band Bros, has spoken out to address his troublesome lifestyle and admits that despite the difficulties he has endured, he's now "walking with pride." Speaking to fans on his Instagram from the first ever Poland Syndrome Festival, held in Birmingham on April 27 and 28, Matt sent a poignant message during his touching special video message advising those living with Poland Syndrome to "walk tall" and not be ashamed of the condition. He said: "“I am proud to say I have Poland Syndrome. I am sure so many of you guys relate.

TRIBUTES were paid today to pioneering musician MC Conrad, with fans dubbing the star a "true legend".The drum and bass artist, whose real name was Conrad Thompson, died leaving what was described as an "unmatched legacy". His agency Clinic Talent led the tributes explaining that he passed away earlier this month.

There's a Lidl product that sells 122 times a minute and it's all down to the instore bakery. Lidl says its success is down to its changing bakery items and its bestseller - the All Butter Croissant.

Alien Ant Farm have announced a joint headline tour with CKY, which will come with a £1 ticket levy to help support grassroots venues. Find ticket details below.The announcement of the upcoming 2024 shows comes on the heels of California nu-metal band sharing ‘~mAntras~’ last week – marking their first new album in nearly a decade.Set to kick off towards the beginning of November, the shows will see frontman Dryden Mitchell and co.

CJ Sansom, author of the best-selling historical Shardlake novels, which have been adapted for TV by Disney+, has died aged 71. He passed away on April 27 after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2012. 

A young woman who 'loved to make people laugh' and dreamt of one day becoming a nurse was found 'unresponsive' by staff in her bedroom at a locked psychiatric unit, an inquest has heard.

Dianne Buswell has hilariously uncovered a 'feud' between two of her Strictly Come Dancing co-stars before Vito Coppola admitted his struggle. The dancers have recently been in rehearsals as they prepare to tour the country.

Gorka Marquez has delighted fans with a fresh 'not long' update weeks after leaving his Greater Manchester home where he lives with his fiancee Gemma Atkinson and their two children.