Valeria Luiselli wins Rathbones Folio Prize for ‘extraordinary’ novel

Carrie Esson, 25, from North Lanarkshire, shares her story of horrific symptoms which have made her life a misery for years, and all because she suffers from a chronic Urinary Tract Infection... "I felt tears rolling down my face as I complained to the GP over the phone in March 2020, after finishing another three-day course of antibiotics. “No.

David Muir has been keeping a low profile of late and rarely posts on social media.MORE: Kelly Ripa reunites with son Joaquin - but she's not impressed!However, the ABC star made the exception on Friday when he took to Instagram to pay a sweet tribute to his good friend Kelly Ripa and her children.Kelly had invited her three kids, Michael, Lola and Joaquin, onto Live with Kelly and Ryan for a Mother's Day special.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and David Muir's friendship revealed The trio joined their famous mom in a fun game show style segment of the show, where they had to answer questions related to Kelly.MORE: Kelly Ripa looks sensational in swimwear as she celebrates Cinco De Mayo SEE: Kelly Ripa shares a new glimpse inside her bedroom at incredible New York townhouseThe moment was especially significant because Joaquin is currently living in Michigan where he is studying at college, meaning that their TV appearance also marked a mini reunion for the siblings.After Kelly shared pictures from the day on social media, alongside the caption: "Bring your chickens to work day!" David was one of the first to reply.

A person has been diagnosed with monkeypox in England, health bosses confirmed on Saturday - but what are the symptoms of the disease? The patient is receiving care at the expert infectious disease unit at the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London.

A 'gifted' gardener, 35, took his own life after telling his friends he 'couldn't live without' his girlfriend - a mum-of-three who had been found dead just three days earlier. The young man from Blackpool had been left devastated by the death of his partner, whose death is also believed to be a suicide.

After two turbulent years in the pandemic, pubs in Greater Manchester are squaring up to a new challenge in the ongoing battle for survival. Lockdown closures, strict social distancing rules and the arrival of Omicron before last Christmas all rocked the region's pubs.

Sunday Brunch has remained a staple of Sunday morning TV since launching on Channel 4 in 2012, celebrating a 10 year anniversary earlier this year. Each week duo Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer are joined by various celebrities who join them in food and drink tasting, as well as light-hearted TV segments and interviews.

A woman who had her period every ten days has described how she feels “forced” to choose between freezing her eggs and owning her own home. Erin McDermott, 29, began taking the pill in her early teenage years because of the frequency of her periods, but wasn't given tests to find out what was causing it.

Reality star turned trailblazer for the modern family, Kate Ferdinand, is redefining the role of stepmother. Famously stepmum to husband Rio’s three children, the couple welcomed their firstborn together, Cree, at the height of lockdown in December 2020 to become a beautiful blended family of six.Their brood is as far from the stereotypical 2.4 children as it gets. Yet, with one in four families now stepfamilies in the UK, it’s not just Kate’s relatives who are challenging the norm while providing her with more love than she ever thought imaginable.

It's A Sin broke new ground as a British show telling the story of a group of young gay men living their lives during the so-called AIDS/HIV crisis that swept the country in the 80s/90s. Filling a much-needed space in LGBTQ+ media, its dramatic and emotional story captured the hearts of many viewers which was helped in most part by its stellar cast which included the likes of Years & Years singer Olly Alexander.

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and yet you can travel across it by car in just a day. With its mix of unspoilt beaches, mountain views and history, it’s the perfect place for sun worshippers, fitness enthusiasts and culture lovers alike. And the island, which at the height of summer basks in 32°C sunshine, is emerging as a celebrity hotspot.

I have a love-hate relationship with self-tan. Love the undeniable pick-me-up it gives to skin, hate the time, effort, prep work, drying time, inevitable stained palms…the list goes on.

From celebrities raving about the benefits of using crystals to Joe Wicks’ exercise classes dominating lockdown back in 2020, recent years have seen a shift where wellness has entered the mainstream. With health and wellbeing dominating conversations like never before, more and more people are looking for ways to help improve their mental health along with their physical fitness.

Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton have announced their decision to turn royal protocol on its head and be addressed by their names instead of their titles. The news was revealed in The Mirror this weekend, with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly wanting to scrap outdated formality – including bows and curtsies – while they are on duty.

The Alona Hotel in Motherwell is set to host its annual Wedding Fayre later this month, providing brides-to-be with an inspo packed event.

Strictly Come Dancing pro Johannes Radebe and TV presenter Vernon Kay will be taking over the Loose Women panel for an all-male special to mark Mental Health Awareness Week. Joining Johannes and Vernon for the special edition of the ITV morning programme will be returning panellists, former England rugby player Mike Tindall, and radio presenter, Roman Kemp. The celebrities will host the special edition, dubbed Loose Men, in support of Loose Women’s Stand By Your Men campaign.

Ryan Thomas is keeping his fingers crossed that his fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh won’t go into labour during The Games live show, which commences tomorrow. The 37-year-old actor and 11 other celebrities will be taking on a number of intense sports – battling it out to reach the top of the medals table.  Towie star Lucy and Ryan are already parents to one-year-old son Roman and revealed in February that they’re expecting a baby girl in ‘late spring.

BAFTA award ahead of this weekend's ceremony. The Fleabag star is nominated for Best Male Actor in a Comedy Programme at the BAFTA Television awards for his role in Stath Lets Flat, with reports claiming that he is a favourite for Sunday evening's ceremony. It comes years after the 34-year-old was rejected from big drama schools, before landing his big break in BBC Three's Fleabag.

Boris Becker is struggling to adjust to life behind bars as he comes to grips with the 'constant noise' and small portions of basic food. The 54-year-old champion, known for enjoying luxuries like Cuban cigars, fine wines and fillet steak, was brought back down to earth after being served corned beef on his first night in prison. He was jailed for two and a half years last week for hiding assets during bankruptcy proceedings.

Benedict Cumberbatch joked about being “beat by Will Smith” at the Oscars while hosting this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (7 May). The actor, who is currently appearing in the title role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, opened his monologue by pointing out that the majority of the sketches he was pitched for the show revolved around the character. “Most were about Doctor Strange,” he said.

As the cost of living crisis continues, it’s always good to know about any tips on how to save a few extra pennies. A month on from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis warning that household bills could increase by 54%, costing people hundreds of pounds more a year , and people are starting to feel the pinch.

that wiped out 20 million Europeans.“My body, my choice,” he said.Cumberbatch referenced his new movie “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” multiple times in his monologue.“They pitch me sketches everyday, most of them involving Doctor Strange,” the 45-year-old said, pointing out he was nominated for a best actor Academy Award for “”Power of the Dog,” a film “nobody saw.”Cumberbatch kicked off the Mother’s Day’s episode with a heartfelt tribute to his wife and mom, before joking that being a mother isn’t as hard as opening portals in Marvel’s multiverse.In the first post-monologue skit, Aidy Bryant played a mom who received a series of bric-à-brac wooden signs in bad taste from her extended family.Benedict Cumberbatch’s Monologue! pic.twitter.com/4BOCqXDPQa“Having a mother-in-law is like having crabs,” one sign read.“Is there more on the back?,” Bryant’s character asked.