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Brits across the nation are struggling with what some are calling 'the worst cold ever,' amidst an onslaught of coughs and sniffles. As winter ushers in its usual array of germs, this year seems to hit harder than most.The internet is abuzz with chatter about the severe bout of flu, with the UK's Health Security Agency even stepping in with advice on the uptick in flu and RSV cases. On Reddit's r/CasualUK, many complained about the nasty virus, asking: "How do you beat the flu?" One Redditor wrote, "Something is definitely going around, and I know how much us Brits love to say that phrase.

The much-anticipated sequel to Wolf Hall, titled Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, sees Damian Lewis and Mark Rylance reprising their roles as Henry VIII and Thomas Cromwell, respectively. However, fans will notice some significant cast changes from the original 2015 series. Bernard Hill, who originally portrayed the Duke of Norfolk, has been replaced by Timothy Spall due to a tragic turn of events.

Happy Valley villian James Norton has opened up about the intense emotional impact of his role in a London play, which led to him suffering panic attacks.The 39 year old, who played troubled Tommy Lee-Royce in the ITV trhiller, took on the challenging part of Jude in A Little Life, an adaptation of Hanya Yanagihara’s novel that deals with trauma and sexual abuse. He described the role as "the hardest thing I've done", admitting that he overestimated his ability to separate his work and home lives, especially when dealing with such difficult subject matters. "And so, to do the role justice, I gave over my life for six months," he said.

Good Morning America host Will Reeves - who was the first person to interview Prince Harry following his dad, the King's, cancer diagnosis - has proposed to his long-term girlfriend.The presenter, who is also the son of Superman actor Christopher Reeve, posted a carousel of his proposal to his event planner girlfriend Amanda Dubin, captioning them with a simple "Us". The photos show Will getting down on one knee in a large white room decorated with flowers and candles, followed by what looked like a surprise engagement party for the happy couple.

Rag 'N' Bone Man, also known as Rory Graham, is all set to tie the knot with his beloved Zoe Beardsall in a heartfelt ceremony on Saturday 9 November.The couple's wedding plans came to light after Zoe shared an endearing social media post featuring a candle with the message: "smells like you're getting married." Accompanying this was a touching note from Rory, where he expressed his affection for his fiancée, whom he sweetly refers to as "Zo." A friend close to the duo spilled the beans on their plans for a grand celebration, saying that the artist is over the moon and feeling the best he has in years since falling for Zoe afterhis first marriage ended in divorce. "Rory is really down to earth and he and Zoe love their quiet life out of the spotlight.

Football icon Alan Shearer has broken his silence on his daughter Hollie’s engagement to boyfriend Joe Marchant, by commenting on her social media post. Hollie and Joe announced their engagement on Friday 8 November in a Parisian post featuring Hollie showing off her engagement ring alongside her fiance, with the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Bhad Bhabie, who is also known to fans as Danielle Bregoli, has back at haters on social media who criticised her weight loss. by The star, who featured on US TV show Dr Phil, candidly revealed her health struggles and opened up about undergoing cancer treatment with medication, just months after welcoming a new baby.The internet sensation, who recently became a mum, took to Instagram to set the record straight after speculation about her weight loss began to circulate. She wrote: "I'm sorry my cancer medicine made me loose weight.

BBC Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams revealed that he suffered a heart attack, following 'major complications' from getting a stent fitted in an artery.Thankfully, the star recovered from the ordeal. In October last year, Iolo posted a snap of himself in a hospital bed with wires coming off his body, whilst he did a thumbs up to the camera. Iolo explained at the time: "I had a heart attack and it was very unexpected.

A young man's life was left a shambles as he suffered from a mysterious condition that left doctors baffled for four years. Charlie Moore, 21, was forced to abandon his apprenticeship at his dream workplace due to excruciating pain and swelling on the right side of his upper body. Despite numerous visits to A&E, clinicians struggled to diagnose the cause of his suffering, leaving Charlie feeling desperate.

Ben Ofoedu, Vanessa Feltz's ex-fiancé, has reportedly split from girlfriend Precious Muir. According to the MailOnline, the couple have decided to call it quits after one year over a 'heartbreaking clash'.

Congratulations are in order for Hollie Shearer - daughter of English footballer Alan Shearer - who announced she is engaged to partner Joe Marchant in an adorable Instagram post. During a romantic date night, Joe popped the question with a stunning diamond ring.

Candyman star Tony Todd has sadly passed away at the age of 69 in his home in Marina Del Rey, California. A representative for Tony confirmed the tragic news, although a cause of death has not yet been revealed.Tony was a well-known face in Hollywood, having graced our screens for over four decades. He starred in big-name films such as The Crow, The Rock and the spine-chilling Final Destination series.

Viewers of the tense ITV true crime drama Until I Kill You have seen that former nurse Delia Balmer, as played by Anna Maxwell Martin, managed to survive a near fatal attack by her former boyfriend John Sweeney (Shaun Evans), who was eventually found guilty of murdering two other women who he dismembered and dumped in canals. Following her escape from Sweeney and recovery from her life altering injuries, Delia embarked on a relationship with a man named David, who is portrayed by Downton Abbey’s Kevin Doyle in the series.The couple broke up after “three or four years together” he says, and Kevin describes his character as “a very generous soul.” “He’s aware that he is offering much more to the relationship than he is getting back, but he understands the reasons why, so he gives Delia a lot of leeway.

Kenney Jones, the drummer with legendary rock band The Who, has shared the news that his son Jesse has died. In a post on Facebook from Thursday 7 November, Kenney wrote: "It is with a broken heart that I share the devastating news that my son Jesse has passed. I don’t have the words right now to fully express how I am feeling.

A woman has died after taking a weight loss jab in what is believed to be the first confirmed death linked to the drugs. Nurse Susan McGowan, 58, had taken two doses of the new generation weight loss jabs before her untimely death in September.These injections, which are designed to make individuals feel full more quickly, have been praised as a potential lifesaver for the NHS, and there are plans to offer them to unemployed obese individuals to assist them in returning to work. Susan, who worked as an NHS bed manager, bought a low dose of the drug Mounjaro privately.This particular medication has earned the nickname "King Kong" among weight loss injections and was introduced to around 250,000 NHS patients last year.

June Spencer has passed away at the grand age of 105, her family announced.The beloved actress brought Peggy Woolley to life on BBC Radio 4's The Archers right since the show's inception in 1951. Upon her retirement in 2022 at 103, she was celebrated as the longest-serving character in the history of the programme.The BBC released a heartfelt statement, saying: "June Spencer, aged 105, best known for playing Peggy in BBC Radio 4 The Archers, died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of this morning." They added, "Her family would like to pay particular tribute and thanks to the staff team at Liberham Lodge, who so lovingly cared for her in the last two years." Her journey with The Archers began with a pilot episode back in 1950, and over the years, her character navigated through some of the most compelling storylines on air.

Viewers who have watched the new ITV true crime drama Until I Kill You have taken to social media to point out a “crazy” problem that is highlighted in the series, and are demanding change. During the series, based on real life events, London-based nurse Delia Balmer, as played by Anna Maxwell Martin, is subjected to days of torture by her former boyfriend John Sweeney as he holds her hostage in her own flat, and she is later almost killed by him when he returns, having been released on bail, and attacks her with an axe and a knife on her doorstep. Following these events, Sweeney was arrested and charged with the attack, but only received a sentence of nine years for his crimes against Delia, which has shocked those watching the drama.

Every single item of clothing you own contains several symbols and people are only just realising what they mean.The answer, as it turns out, is not at all obvious but ignoring it could have dire consequences for the lifespan of your favourite t-shirts, jumpers and jeans.There are up to five key symbols printed on the label of every piece of clothing but most people haven't the faintest clue what many of them mean and could be exposing their favourite outfits to harm and even a shortened life expectancy with every wash. Some of them, like the bucket of water with a temperature on, are quite easy to decipher, showing the owner the maximum temperature the item should be washed at in the washing machine.

Warwick Davis' beloved wife Samantha left him a legacy of over £500,000 after her passing. Samantha, who first crossed paths with Warwick when he was just 17, sadly died at the age of 53 in March. Earlier this year, Warwick shared a moving tribute announcing her death, saying: "Her passing has left a huge hole in our lives as a family.

ITV's chilling new four-part drama Until I Kill You is sending shivers down our spines, as it reveals the grim true story of serial killer John Sweeney.Told through the eyes of a woman who survived his attacks, the series is based on Delia Balmer's memoir Living with a Serial Killer. Delia is the only one who lived to tell her tale; Sweeney gruesomely killed Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields, ditching their bodies in canals, with 33 year old American model Melissa believed to be his ghastly first kill.

YouTube star Andre Beadle - better known to his fans online as 1Stockf30 - has died aged just 25 following a harrowing accident in New York.The American's BMW X5 car collided with another car and flipped over during what witnessed claim was a street race on Tuesday 5 November. His 21-year-old passenger has survived with injuries.