'I didn't care if I died': Louise Thompson left in 'perpetual fear' after traumatic birth

Neatly manicured nails always look good, but it's even more important when you've just got engaged, as people will be looking at your hand a whole lot more than usual. And so if you've recently been proposed to, or you have an inkling that it's imminent, get your fingertips ready for the spotlight with a fresh new manicure to mark the occasion.

K-pop boy band Blitzers appeared on Britain’s Got Talent on Saturday night - but it was quickly pointed out that the group are already successful. A band member said: “We are the first K-pop band to be on Britain’s Got Talent and from here we have a dream to go to Wembley Stadium. We have a lot of fans in South Korea so we would love to be famous in the UK.” They went on to explain that they are already famous in South Korea having released five singles and winning awards after they formed in 2021.

Temperatures will soar to 24C today on what could be the hottest day of the year so far in Greater Manchester.

There are a plenty of longtime Saturday Night cast members, yet there were no big exits — or hints of departures — on tonight’s Season 49 finale of the venerable NBC late-night program.

EXCLUSIVE:  Watermelon Pictures has acquired North American distribution rights for Palestinian director Mohamed Jabaly’s documentary Life Is Beautiful about his experiences after he became stranded in Norway in 2014 when Gaza’s borders were shut indefinitely.

Strictly Come Dancing star Giovanni Pernice has denied allegations that he was 'threatening or abusive' during training sessions with Amanda Abbington and vowed to 'clear his name'. Sherlock star Amanda took part in last year's series of the BBC show, but withdrew from the dance competition citing 'medical reasons'.

A Tesco worker was arrested in a store after police discovered that she had become a drug dealer. Louise Bugby, a supervisor at a Tesco café in Wales, was arrested at her workplace after her details were discovered on a drug addict's phone.

Keeping your baby cool and comfortable on hot summer nights is a key factor in keeping them safe and both you and them sleeping easy. While parents have long known of the benefits of swaddling babies, there is always worry that very young babies could get too hot when the temperature rises.

TK Maxx is offering a "summer bag of dreams" that has shoppers eager to purchase. The retailer, known for its unbeatable prices on clothing, footwear, bags, homeware and even designer items, has left customers impressed with this latest find.

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing male who was last seen in Harpurhey.

Colin Jost had to put his wife Scarlett Johansson on blast during a joke swap with Michael Che on the May 18 episode of Saturday Night Live.

Believe it or not, we first met the young and talented cast of Glee 15 years ago today!

Camila Banus seemed to take aim at her former Days of Our Lives costars in a pointed post on social media this week.

Meghan Markle may have been smitten with her Givenchy wedding dress when she walked down the aisle six years ago, but it appears not everyone was a fan - including Queen Elizabeth II.

Luxury fashion house, Dior, is set to present its stunning Cruise 2025 collection in Scotland on June 3.

Dogs Trust have issued a warning to pet owners to keep an eye on their beloved four legged friends and any signs of stress they may show.

Lemon bars are a sweet and zingy treats that are loved by citrus fruit fans - and it turns out that they're quite simple to make.

A Scottish loch-side hotel that has been described as "spectacular" can currently be booked for less than £80 for two.

Outlander fans eagerly await season seven part two of the time-travelling drama to drop - especially following the news that Brian Fraser actor Andrew Whipp will be returning to screens.

Paul Weller has said that age has made him more “experimental” and “open-minded”, ahead of the release of his new album. Weller’s new record ‘66’, announced back in February, is set to be released on Friday (May 24), the day before the Modfather’s 66th birthday. It is the former frontman of The Jam’s 17th solo album and his 28th LP in total since launching his career back in 1977.

Emma Stone is set to team up with Poor Things director Yorgos Lanthimos again on the upcoming film Bugonia.Stone and Lanthimos are currently in Cannes to attend the premiere of another new collaboration, Kinds of Kindness, where they have announced their next project.Bugonia will be the pair’s fifth combination, following on from The Favourite, the short film Bleat, Poor Things and Kinds of Kindness. It is set to co-star Jesse Plemons, who also appears in Kinds of Kindness, which gets a UK release on June 28.Bugonia will be based on a 2003 sci-fi film from South Korea named Save The Green Planet!, and it will tell the story of a group of conspiracy theorists who kidnap a CEO that they believe is trying to destroy the Earth.Earlier this year, Stone picked up her second Oscar for Poor Things, following on from her success for La La Land in 2017.Promoting the film, Stone went out of her way to respond to those who suggested that it was sexist and exploitative.

BBC newsreader known for his ‘explainer’ videos, has revealed he is “astonished” to be DJing at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Glastonbury returns to Worthy Farm in Somerset from June 26 to 30, with Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA set to headline. The final tickets for this year’s bash went on sale in the re-sale on April 21 and sold out in 20 minutes.

Lana Del Rey brought out Jelly Roll during her headline set at Hangout Festival last night for a version of ‘Sweet Home Alabama’.The singer was headlining the first night of the festival at Gulf Shores, Alabama, and after singing alongside other guests Tommy Genesis, Benson Boone and Nessa Barrett, she opted to round out her 16-track set with a cover of the Lynyrd Skynyrd classic with Jelly Roll.Watch footage of the performance below:It is Lana’s second on-stage collaboration with a country star in recent weeks, after she sang a version of ‘Unchained Melody’ with Paul Cauthen at Stagecoach Festival in California in April.Jelly Roll, meanwhile, recently joined forces with Limp Bizkit at Welcome To Rockville to perform a version of The Who’s ‘Behind Blue Eyes’.Del Rey recently headlined both weekends of Coachella 2024, and was joined by guests Billie Eilish, Jon Batiste, Jack Antonoff and Camila Cabello.On weekend one, Del Rey brought out Eilish to perform a duet of ‘Video Games’ and ‘Ocean Eyes’, as well as Batiste to perform ‘Candy Necklace’, and Antonoff to play piano for ‘Hope Is A Dangerous Thing For A Woman Like Me To Have – But I Have It’. For weekend two, she turned to Cabello to perform the latter’s ‘I Luv It’.She subsequently revealed that she had only recovered from laryngitis “a few hours” before taking the stage for the first weekend, while also hitting out at her former tour manager, who she said had “quit for no reason” just over a month before the set.In a four-star review of the weekend one set, NME wrote: “Some festival-goers and critics have pointed to Del Rey as an “odd” choice of headliner – someone not exactly known for putting in energetic, flashy performances.

Saturday's episode of Britain's Got Talent showcased an awe-inspiring magic trick by couple Jay and Joss, who took the audience on a journey to the future.The magic and illusionist duo performed a wedding-themed routine that left judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli completely stunned. However, some fans believe they have 'figured out' the trick as they took to social media to debunk it. During the episode, which also saw Bruno later press his golden buzzer, the couple began their audition by sharing the story of how they met at the world's largest magic convention.

I'll admit it, I'm a lash addict. I know there's a whole movement away from falsies at the moment – stick-on and salon ones – but I just prefer my look when I have a bit of definition around my eyes. Being a natural blonde, I have barely-there lashes that only look decent when I apply around four coats of mascara.

Choosing the perfect baby name is a monumental task for any parent. It's a huge moment when someone finally land on the perfect name for their little one, as Ant McPartlin did this week, but imagine the frustration if a relative steps in and ruins it all. This was the exact predicament faced by one mum-to-be, who shared her ordeal on Reddit after her mother-in-law single-handedly made her despise the chosen name for her daughter, by using an unwanted nickname.The expectant mother had her heart set on the name Caroline for her second child, but her enthusiasm quickly faded when her mother-in-law started calling the unborn baby "Carrie".The seemingly innocent abbreviation was enough to put her off the name entirely.This wasn't the first time the mother-in-law had interfered with naming.

Good Morning Britain presenter Ed Balls has announced his absence from the show over the next two weeks and revealed his replacement - though not every viewers is happy about it. Taking Ed’s place alongside Susanna Reid for the ITV early morning breakfast show will be Richard Madeley. It's not the first time this year that Ed has taken a step back from the show.

If you're looking for a weekend of rest and relaxation, you need to book in to one of the UK's best spa hotels. A great spa hotel should deliver all you need to leave feeling relaxed and refreshed: good food, comfy beds, and variety of pools, saunas and steam rooms to dip in and out of, and luxurious treatments. In the past we've rounded up the best London spas, but if you're looking to escape to the countryside, this list below – expertly reviewed by our writers – should provide some excellent inspiration.

The Duke Of Westminster, Hugh Grosvenor, is set to tie the knot with Olivia Henson next month in what's being called the 'society wedding of the year'. But despite having close affiliations with the royal family, reports are swirling that King Charles and Queen Camilla will not be at the nuptials.The Monarch has not yet confirmed their attendance, according to the Daily Mail, which claims Charles and Camilla have "not forgotten" a snub from Hugh's family 20 years ago.

Ever since the Prince of Wales took over the role as head of the Duchy of Cornwall from his father back in September 2022, Prince William has made it clear he intends to make his mark and continue to focus projects which are dear to his heart, from the environment to homelessness. On his most recent visit to Cornwall, William delighted the crowds as he spoke about his children and gave an encouraging update on the Princess of Wales, saying: “She's doing well, thanks." He also revealed that his three young children were jealous of his trip to Cornwall and said they might come away for a holiday later this year.

Derek McInnes knew he was putting his career on the line by taking over Kilmarnock.

Oban golfing hero Bob MacIntyre has a bonafide shot of becoming the first Scottish winner in PGA championship history and is relishing his shot at glory.

Dethroned Tyson Fury has been slammed for bringing up the war in Ukraine moments after rival Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world.

homeless man slugged longtime Adam Sandler sidekick Steve Buscemi earlier this month.Host Jake Gyllenhaal as a police sergeant took inspiration from the random attack on a Brooklyn street to kickstart the new task force for the easily recognizable, but indistinguishable actors, dubbed the “Organization to Hinder Harmful Incidents in Manhattan,” or, “Oh, him.”“Summer is coming up and we are seeing an increase in random acts of violence across our streets. Just this week, national treasure Steve Buscemi was punched while walking through Kips Bay,” Gyllenhaal said at a press conference in perfect imitation of a born-and-raised New York cop.“These types of attacks cannot and will not be tolerated,” he added.Buscemi’s attacker socked him in the face on the morning of May 8 — causing the former FDNY firefighter to suffer “bleeding to his eye, swelling, bruising, and substantial pain” — before casually walking awayWhile jarring, the incident is far from isolated — it comes three years after Rick Moranis was punched while walking on the Upper West Side, and just one month after Buscemi’s “Boardwalk Empire” co-star Michael Stuhlbarg was also randomly targeted by a rock-welding homeless man on the Upper East Side.“Oh, that guy!” the crowd of journalists cooed as Stuhlbarg’s face came up on the NYPD screen, with Heidi Gardner adding that she could never place his name: “I always want to call him Tom something.”Gyllenhaal brought the focus back to the issue at hand: that “character actors are being targeted.”“Simply put, it’s actors whose faces you can remember, names you cannot,” he explained.“So when you may be a character actor if you’ve ever been on the TV show Boardwalk Empire.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Focus Features has bought international rights to “Hamlet,” Aneil Karia’s London-set modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s famed play starring Oscar winner Riz Ahmed. Morfydd Clark (“Saint Maud,” “Rings of Power”) and Joe Alwyn (“Kinds of Kindness”) also star in the film, which wrapped production at the end of last year and was acquired by Focus Features some time ago. CAA is repping North American rights, while WME Independent handled international sales.

Naman Ramachandran Athens-based sales and production outfit Heretic has sold key territories on the Cannes Film Festival‘s ACID sidebar opening film, Greece’s “Kyuka: Before Summer’s End.” Heretic has sealed distribution deals for France with The Dark, Benelux with Gusto Entertainment and Greece with Cinobo. Directed by feature debutant Kostis Charamountanis, who previously directed several acclaimed shorts, the film follows a family of three, a single father, Babis, and his twin children on the verge of adulthood, Konstantinos and Elsa, who sail to the island of Poros on the family boat for their holidays.