Scot with cerebral palsy given little hope of 'normal' life defies odds to pursue dream degree

A clergyman who spent the last weekend with Queen Elizabeth II in the days before her death has said she was "full of fun" and "the life and soul of things". Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, 68, Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, stayed with the Queen at her Balmoral home following a sermon at Braemar and Crathie Parish Church. Greenshields had dinner on Saturday evening and lunch on Sunday afternoon with Her Majesty, alongside her children Charles, 73, and Princess Anne, 72.

As King Charles III steps into his new role over the coming days, he will be thinking daily of his mother and the astonishing way she fulfilled her duty over many decades. But his circumstances could not be more different to hers, with the Queen just 25 years old when her beloved father, King George VI, died after a battle with lung cancer. At the time, the Queen was in Kenya on a Commonwealth tour, but her exact reaction upon hearing of her father's death has since been revealed by Prince Philip's cousin Lady Pamela Hicks, who witnessed it.

Emotional connections will be experienced by many of the signs today - while Capricorn enjoys the getting-to-know-you phase of a relationship, Leo will unexpectedly meet their soulmate. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96, having served Britain for more than seven decades and earning the title of the country’s longest-reigning monarch. Elizabeth is survived by four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Disney+ Day, the streaming service has announced that BTS’ Permission to Dance on Stage: LA is now available to stream exclusively on the platform.Permission to Dance on Stage: LA is a concert film recorded during the septet’s four-day residency at the SoFi Stadium on November 27 and 28, and December 1 and 2, 2021—a show that went on to become the biggest single venue concert engagement by any act in almost a decade, after selling 214,000 tickets and grossing US$33.3million (£25million).The film, shot in cinematic 4K, features performances from their first in-person concerts after two years, after live events were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.BTS are set to hold a free live performance in Busan next month, in support of the South Korean city’s bid to host the forthcoming 2030 World Expo. The concert, titled ‘Yet to Come in Busan’, will be held at the Busan Asiad Main Stadium on October 15, 6PM KST.

Throughout the summer transfer window, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong's future was a constant topic of interest to Manchester United's fans.

A luxury British estate agents has just named the poshest villages in the UK. Savills' research, which it has shared with The Telegraph, named the most desirable villages to live in 54 counties across England, Wales and Scotland.

BreAnna Bell A project based on the bestselling novel “The Many Daughters of Afong Moy” is in the works at UCP.“Today” co-host Jenna Bush Hager and Ben Spector (“Land of Women”) will executive produce through their first-look deal at Universal Studios Group.Hailing from author Jamie Ford, the novel follows former poet laureate Dorothy Moy who tackles her emotional issues by channeling her dissociative episodes and mental health struggles into her art. According to a release, Moy suddenly finds herself having to confront her past “when her five-year-old daughter exhibits similar behavior and begins remembering things from the lives of their ancestors.”“Fearing that her child is predestined to endure the same debilitating depression that has marked her own life, Dorothy seeks radical help,” the release continues.

heavily tattooed OnlyFans model has hit back at trolls – by letting her family have their say on whether she is going to hell.Orylan is an adult model and stripper from the US whose body and face is decorated in outlandish tattoos.The young adult grew up as a practising Christian, but has been trolled by keyboard warriors online who she says have frequently told her she is going to hell because of her extreme looks. READ MORE: 'Black alien' tattoo addict admits extreme transformation is 'very hard' for mum Now, sat between her grandma Candy, and her aunt, called Cheryl, Orylan found out what her close family members thought about her heavily tattooed features in a video on her YouTube channel.“People judge the outside but God judges the heart, and you have a wonderful heart, so tattoos are not tattoos, they’re art really,” Candy stressed.“Since you’re such an artist, that’s just a way of expressing yourself, it does not change you.”And, after getting their initial takes on her extreme look, Orylan asked her grandma whether she agreed that she would suffer in the afterlife.“Oh no, you’re not, believe me.

Ethan Shanfeld Nathan Fielder brought “The Rehearsal” to new heights with this week’s episode, tackling the issue of raising a (fake) child in an interfaith household on his HBO social experiment series. Angela, the subject of the show’s primary rehearsal, addressed the episode’s heated religious discussions, as well as why she chose to exit her rehearsal, in a video posted to the “Nathan for You Businessposting” Facebook group, named after Fielder’s previous Comedy Central show.Angela, who has now appeared in four episodes of “The Rehearsal,” is a devout Christian who approached her childrearing simulation with an interest in faith-based education.

tattoos.Kerstin Tristan, from Germany, has spent countless hours under tattooists’ needles.She has forked out £25,000 on her colourful body art, which includes butterfly designs on her arms and flowers on her torso. READ MORE: ‘Black alien’ tattoo addict admits extreme transformation is ‘very hard’ for mum But this time a decade ago, the 56-year-old had no visible ink.In a throwback photo taken in August 2013, Kerstin embraced a more natural look.As she posed for a mirror selfie, she bared her tattoo-free skin in a blue strapless dress.In a photo taken in August 2022, Kerstin looks world’s apart from her demure look.She oozes confidence as she strikes a pose in pink lingerie and flaunts her extreme ink.Kerstin’s mandala patterns, portraits and nature-themed designs are on full display.She wears her long blonde locks down and has applied a pop of pink lipstick and long fluttery eyelashes.On Instagram, fans have reacted to the glam gran’s transformation.One wrote: “Love the comparison photos – you’re so beautiful.”Another said: “Wow! Love the modern look.”A third commented: “What a change.”And a fourth added: “I love your tattoos! You are amazing.” For more lifestyle stories delivered straight to your inbox, you can sign up to the free Hot Topics newsletter here. The mature model often wows her admirers by posing in scantily clad outfits, or skimpy underwear.

March 21–April 19Your mind may be on love or creativity, so why not blend both? Head out on fun dates, ask out that cutie, and look for the love and beauty that constantly surrounds you. You'll see it in smiles, connections, appreciation, and the arts. So don't join the lonely hearts club just yet if you've been pining for a bae.

An iconic Scottish nightclub once dubbed the best in the country has been honoured in an artist's latest work. The Metro nightclub, previously known as The Metropolis, in Saltcoats, Ayrshire, was a hugely popular venue in the 1990s.

Carers in Stockport put on an exhibition of art – all made from recycled materials following a series of classes. The recycled art workshops began last September.

Julia Goulding is best known to fans and viewers for playing Shona Platt in Coronation Street. She made her debut on the cobbles in 2016 when she bumped into David Platt during a night out, unaware that he was the widower of Kylie Platt, the woman who her son, Clayton, killed.

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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe first feature by Berlin-based visual artist and filmmaker Ann Oren, which is titled “Piaffe,” is launching on Aug. 11 from the Locarno Film Festival’s Piazza Grande.Described by the director as “a love letter to the less recognized magicians of cinema and a playful celebration of otherness,” this German film is produced by Kristof Gerega, Sophie Ahrens and Fabian Altenried of Berlin-based Schuldenberg Films.Beijing-based Rediance, as previously announced, has taken international sales.“When her sibling Zara suffers a nervous breakdown, the introvert Eva is forced to take on Zara’s job as a foley artist.

Gallery: The 5 summer jacket styles every woman needs in her wardrobe (Good Housekeeping UK)Zoey went on to name the fuchsia Alexander McQueen gown that she sported to the 2022 Critics' Choice Awards as her favourite look. "I just feel so confident and so good in McQueen," the 27-year-old gushed.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s only age-defying weapon. The 49-year-old has mastered the #neckmess: an artful arrangement of gold chains and necklaces that’s an elevated update on the gold pendants of a decade ago. Where once it was all about a single charm on a dainty chain – there’s barely a 40-something alive who didn’t covet Alex Monroe’s Bee Necklace – now the neck is a heaving mass of gold chains, beads, initials, zodiac signs and symbols, with the odd diamond necklace thrown in for good measure.