Mum distraught after only getting 'brief cuddle' with newborn before Covid separates them

Tributes have poured in from across the globe for Sinead O'Connor's son Shane, who was found dead two days after he was reported missing.

Danny Dyer is to quit EastEnders later this year, the soap has confirmed. The actor - who joined the cast in 2013, playing Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter - is not leaving imminently, with "plenty of explosive drama" for his character before then. A spokeswoman for the soap said Dyer, 44, has not been blocked from other projects and denied reports suggesting the BBC show is in a crisis ahead of his departure.

A Place In The Sun presenter Laura Hamilton shared a quote about helping those who are down, which sparked concerns.

DANNY Dyer has quit EastEnders after almost nine years as Mick Carter - and is rumoured to have been poached by Sky. The 44-year-old will leave the BBC1 soap later this year and will reportedly star in a new drama for a six-figure deal.

A teenager has been taken to hospital after being attacked outside a block of flats in a West Lothian town.

It has been a pretty tough start to the year for some who were forced to miss out on festive celebrations because of Covid.

Celtic fans feel they've dodged a managerial bullet after watching Eddie Howe get knocked out of the FA Cup by lowly Cambridge United.

Eurovision today leaves a lot to be desired.Talking exclusively in an interview with Express.co.uk, the multi-million selling artist responded earnestly when asked what he would change about it."How long have you got?" he exclaimed, before adding that the music had "slipped away" from the show."There's no orchestra anymore. If you can't sing with an orchestra anymore, what's the point?" he questioned."I feel, to me, the music has slipped away a little bit, as I'm a songwriter."He added: "Eurovision has changed quite dramatically [since the 70s].

Good Morning Britain presenter Alastair Campbell has opened up about his children's mental health issues after speaking about his own psychotic breakdown.The former Labour spokesperson, 64, spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about joining forces with revolutionary mental health platform, Just Ask A Question, as well as documenting his battle with depression.Speaking to Express.co.uk, the former political strategist told how he had no regrets about opening up about his mental health.Alastair said: "I didn't have any second thoughts, not at all."I know for some people they find that difficult, but I was a journalist when I first realised that I had mental health problems."Because I had a psychotic breakdown and was hospitalised, people in the media knew what had happened," he explained.He went on to share why he decided to be "very open" about what had happened, adding that he's "never regretted" it.Alastair continued: "When I went back to The Mirror, I left the paper I was on and went back to The Mirror where I had been before."They knew something had happened and all sorts of rumours had gone around and I decided there and then the best policy is just to be very, very open about it and I've never regretted that."The broadcaster went on to tell how he experienced "difficulties" with his family, before praising his son Calum and daughter Grace for their candour about their mental health experiences too.Alastair said: "I mean, sometimes stuff with your family can be very, very difficult, but now I feel that the openness I've had with my family both with me and about me."He continued: "My children have had issues, I've got a son who's a recovering alcoholic and my daughter has really bad anxiety."They've been open as well

Rangers are reportedly on the trail of Colombian striker Frank Castaneda.

A rising star of the SNP is quitting politics – just weeks after it was revealed she was being chased for missing council tax.

A PLACE In The Sun star Laura Hamilton is moving out of her family home after announcing she had split from her husband Alex Goward. The TV presenter and property expert told fans she was selling the property in Surrey after living there for nine years with her family. Laura, 39, announced this week that she and her husband Alex had split after 13 years together as she discussed "scary changes" in her life.

DEMI Lovato has completed a third stint in rehab after nearly dying from a dangerous overdose three years prior. The singer suffered a near-fatal episode in 2018 before returning to a "California-sober" lifestyle of drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana.

TOWIE's James Argent has set a goal to swim the English Channel after his mind-blowing 13st weight loss. The reality star, 34, had a major stomach op to limit his food consumption in April last year.

Prince Harry a "well-intentioned person" following his comments encouraging people to leave their jobs if work is affecting their mental health.Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk, the author, 58, and best friend of Simon Cowell shared his thoughts over comments the Duke of Sussex, 37, made in his role as chief impact officer for mental health company, BetterUp, last year.Paul explained how he thought the Duke of Sussex to be "well-intentioned" despite the controversy surrounding the remarks he made in an interview last year.The famed hypnotist said: "I mean, I'm sure he's a well intentioned person."I don't know, I've never met him."But that's the impression I get," Paul added.However, the star went on to address the backlash the royal's comments had caused.Paul said: "That doesn't mean that everything that someone says, even if they're well-intentioned, isn't necessarily going to upset people."You know, over the years, we've all had that experience, when you go to say something, and people take offence at it."Nowadays everyone's offended by everything, aren't they? So you have to be really careful," he warned.Addressing Harry's comments again, Paul added: "And I'm sure he said it well-intentioned."(sic)Speaking with business magazine Fast Company last month in his role as chief impact officer at mental health company BetterUp, the royal explained why he was "celebrating" the pandemic fuelling job resignations.Harry said: "I've actually discovered recently, courtesy of a chat with [BetterUp science board member] Adam Grant, that a lot of the job resignations you mention aren't all bad."In fact, it is a sign that with self-awareness comes the need for change."Many people around the world have been stuck in jobs that

An Ayr family has donated £3,000 to Crosshouse Hospital in memory of a much-loved young husband and father.

A versatile player big in effort and stature alongside a similar sized packet of potential - that's the man Motherwell have landed on loan from Celtic - at least according to the common consensus.

Andy Ryan says Hamilton are disappointed to only come away with a draw from their battling performance against Partick Thistle.

SPOILER ALERT: This story includes details from the finale of Showtime’s Dexter: New Blood.

CNN Journalist and The View co-host Ana Navarro is dealing with a breakthrough case of Covid-19. She shared the news with the other View host on a remote episode. Navarro announces her diagnosis a week after host Whoopi Goldberg tested positive. 

A radical plan to pay family to take care of a loved one to ease the crisis in the NHS is being considered across Scotland.