Kate Garraway breaks her silence amid husband Derek Draper's health battle

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A motorcyclist has died following a crash with a truck in the Scottish Borders. Emergency services raced to the A7 southbound, near Stow, at around 7.55pm on Friday, August 19.

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A staff member promoting access to period products within South Ayrshire is to be appointed by council chiefs.

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The National‘s Aaron Dessner says he has “picked up a focus” in his songwriting and production since working with Taylor Swift.Dessner co-produced and wrote on Swift’s 2020 albums ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’, and also worked on numerous “From the Vault” tracks that appear on Swift’s re-recorded versions of ‘Fearless’ and ‘Red’ that arrived last year.Last March, after ‘Folklore’ won a Grammy for Album of the Year, Dessner credited Swift with “restoring [his] faith in music,” and has opened up again on the influence she has had on him in a new interview.Speaking to The i, Dessner said: “Even just working with Taylor, she’s a brilliant musician and so experienced in terms of making records, so I was learning from her – I picked up a focus, and also just the joy that she has.”Of working in the pandemic, he added: “It was almost like I was in some crazy boot camp for making a tonne of music really fast and fully producing it and then it would be released quickly.”Though he has said in the past that “this story, this era, has concluded” with ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’, Dessner has confirmed that he anticipates that he and Swift “will continue to be in each other’s artistic and personal lives. I don’t know exactly what the next form that will take, but certainly, it will continue.”After his work with Swift and a host of other artists including King Princess, Dessner is now working on a new album with The National.Ahead of their headline show at London’s All Points East next week (August 26), Aaron’s twin brother Bryce Dessner has spoken to NME about the new material, and whether Aaron’s work with Swift will have attracted new fans to the band.

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Ranvir Singh has revealed that she and her son don’t flush wees down the loo in a bid to save water, but admitted that it can be “slightly uncomfortable” at times. Ranvir, 44, is currently sitting in for Lorraine Kelly and ahead of programme beginning, she chatted with today’s Good Morning Britain hosts, Charlotte Hawkins – who has been sitting in for Kate Garraway as she cares for husband Derek Draper – and Ed Balls. The pair had just been having a debate about water saving amid claims that the UK could soon face a drought, and begged the question of if people should flush their number ones or not.

Kate Garraway will reportedly be absent from Good Morning Britain for the rest of the week after her husband Derek Draper “took a very serious turn for the worse”. Kate, 55, was first spotted to be missing from the popular morning programme last week, with it later coming to light that Derek, 54, had been rushed back to hospital. Derek contracted Covid early on in the pandemic, which has gone on to have life changing effects on the dad-of-two who has suffered a series of health implications ever since.

KATE Garraway will be missing from Good Morning Britain for a second week running after her husband Derek's "very serious turn". The popular presenter, 55, has been forced to extend her time off to be by his bedside.

Kate Garraway is reportedly in "survival mode" after her husband, Derek Draper, took a "serious turn for the worse" this month. The TV presenter, 55, previously revealed that her husband, 54, was readmitted to hospital two months ago due to ongoing health complications after he contracted Covid back in 2020.

Ben Shephard and Charlotte Hawkins were left apologising to Good Morning Britain viewers after a sweary blunder. The presenters were back at the helm of the ITV news programme on Friday (July 22) with Charlotte again stepping in for Kate Garraway who has been forced to take time off due to her husband's ill health.

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Kate Garraway has spoken out for the first time after her husband Derek Draper took a "very serious" turn for the worse in hospital.

Lorraine Kelly has said an emotional tribute to Kate Garraway as her husband Derek Draper has been readmitted to hospital.

GOOD Morning Britain's Ben Shephard is sending "lots of love" to co-star Kate Garraway after she pulled out of hosting this week to be at her ill husband Derek Draper's bedside. Former political adviser Derek nearly died multiple times from Covid complications during his two year battle with the illness and has been receiving round the clock care at home as he continues his recovery.

Kate Garraway's ITV co-stars have shown their support for the presenter after she 'pulled out' of hosting duties on Good Morning Britain. The 55-year-old usually hosts the news show every Thursday and Friday alongside Ben Shephard but on Thursday (July 21) she was replaced by Charlotte Hawkins.

ITV has responded to reports Kate Garraway has been forced to 'pull out' of hosting duties on Good Morning Britain. The presenter is usually seen by viewers on the ITV news programme every Thursday and Friday alongside co-host Ben Shephard.

Kate Garraway has rushed to the side of her husband Derek Draper amid reports he has taken a "serious turn for the worse".MORE: Kate Garraway and Susanna Reid reveal major night out mishapAs a result, the TV star has pulled out of her presenting duties on Good Morning Britain this week to be close to Derek. WATCH: Kate Garraway gives difficult update on Derek Draper's healthA source close to the family told the Mirror that Derek is "seriously unwell", but noted that the family know that Derek is in the possible hands and that Kate is doing everything she can for her husband.READ: GMB's Kate Garraway reaches out to heartbroken family after tragic deathMORE: Kate Garraway on marriage with husband Derek: 'So much has changed'They further added that Derek is absolutely Kate's priority and, as such, her work is taking a back seat for the time being. Kate's husband is said to have taken a "serious turn for the worse"A spokesperson for ITV confirmed: "Kate is taking some time off work over the next few days and is hoping to be back to her normal presenting duties as soon as possible."READ: Kate Garraway finds reason to smile amid Derek's health woesMORE: 11 GMB hosts' magical weddings: Ben Shephard, Christine Lampard and more photosIt comes just a few short weeks after Kate confirmed that Derek had returned to hospital having previously received round-the-clock at-home care.

Kate Garraway gave an update on her husband Derek Drapers’ Covid battle when she announced that she would be taking a step back from Good Morning Britain. Kate, 55, has always been open about 54 year old Derek’s health since he contracted Covid in 2020 and recent reports reveal he's taken "a very serious turn for the worse". Recently the presenter revealed that Derek had been rushed back to hospital earlier this month and had been there for two months.

READ MORE: Tipping Point's Ben Shephard writes lengthy statement of support to 'brave' Kate Garraway after doc about husband Derek Draper The source, close to the family, told The Sun : "Kate is by his side and is keeping it together as best she can. She’s a total professional and devoted to her work – both on Good Morning Britain and Smooth – but she had no choice but to step away this week to be there with him. " Kate has worked hard to balance her work life with being a full-time carer for Derek, 54, who has continued to struggle with his mobility and speech, as well as looking after their two children, Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12.

Kate Garraway has had to pull out of presenting Good Morning Britain as her husband Derek Draper has taken a "very serious" turn for the worse.

A new health update regarding Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper has revealed that he's taken "a very serious turn for the worse". Derek, 54, contracted Covid in 2020, and has suffered ongoing health complications ever since. While he had been receiving care at home, reportedly he's since been dashed back to hospital.