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15.09.2023 / 17:07

EastEnders' Charlie Slater star Derek Martin's life now including son’s health battle

If you're a long-running EastEnders fan you'll remember the friendly face of cab driver Charlie Slater who arrived in Walford with his four daughters and mother-in-law Mo Harris back in 2000.The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years. During his time on EastEnders, he was found in the midst of some vast storylines often relating to his daughters, including Kat's heartbreaking abuse from his brother Harry to being charged with GBH after defending Little Mo.

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Top five PIP health conditions providing up to £172 each week as new claims soar over summer

New figures published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that the number of people across Great Britain receiving support through Personal Independence Payment soared by 70,532 between the start of May and the end of July. Nearly 3.4 million people over 16 are now claiming the benefit, however, the statistics do not include people who have either moved from PIP to Adult Disability Payment (ADP) or new claimants of the devolved Scottish disability benefit.

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Liam Payne's girlfriend issues health update after hospital dash amid 'crippling pain'

Liam Payne is reportedly back at home in the UK after being rushed to hospital with agonising pain on a trip to Italy with his girlfriend.The One Direction star, 30, was was underdoing urgent tests just weeks after being forced to cancel his South American tour because of a "serious kidney infection". Offering an update on his condition on TikTok, American influencer Kate Cassidy said, " "He is doing so much better.

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19.09.2023 / 11:19

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Kate Garraway says 'every time' as she shares heartbreaking fear over husband Derek Draper amid health changes

Kate Garraway has shared her heartbreaking fear when it comes to her husband Derek Draper and his continued health challenges. The Good Morning Britain presenter has recently opened up about a change in his condition, saying he'd developed a "weird choking" condition that's baffling doctors.

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Everything you need to know about the new Covid strain Pirola

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, we’ve become accustomed to new variants of the virus emerging as it mutates and spreads. But last month, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that the BA.2.86 – since been named Pirola – has made its way to the UK and NHS officials have labelled it the “most concerning variant” since Omicron. It appears, say scientists, to carry a high number of 'mutations' in its spike protein so they're watching it carefully to see if it manages to evade the immune system.

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Kate Garraway holds back tears during heated row with Health Secretary over social care

Kate Garraway fought back tears during a tense clash with the Health Secretary Steve Barclay over social care.

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Kate Garraway updates viewers on Derek Draper's 'nasty infection' in new health scare

Kate Garraway has opened up on Good Morning Britain about husband Derek Draper's latest health battle as she told of a 'nasty infection' he's suffering.

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Kate Garraway tearful on GMB as she confronts Health Secretary but 'it's not about Derek'

Kate Garraway became tearful during Thursday's Good Morning Britain as she confronted the Health Secretary Steve Barclay, revealing she had been trying to contact him to no avail. The TV presenter, 56, has been caring for her husband Derek Draper after he was left needing round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst-affected surviving Covid patient.

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14.09.2023 / 08:37

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Kate Garraway shares concern over 'brutal honesty' amid Derek Draper health battle as fans say 'well done'

Kate Garraway has shared her concern as she continued to be 'brutally honest' about what her husband and their family face amid his continued health battle. The Good Morning Britain presenter has been open and honest about Derek Draper's health after he contracted coronavirus.

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Kate Garraway reveals husband Derek had 'nasty infection' in latest health scare

Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper has suffered another setback by battling a "nasty infection".The Good Morning Britain presenter's husband, 56, needs round-the-clock care after spending more than a year in hospital as the UK's worst affected surviving Covid patient. Kate, 56, has been caring for Derek since he returned home to live with her and their two children, and has made two award-winning documentaries about what life is like for them.

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Kate Garraway worries over 'brutal honesty' amid Derek Draper health battle

Kate Garraway has shared an unboxing video as she opens the first copy of her new book, The Strength of Love, which details her life caring for her husband Derek Draper after he fell ill with Covid. Posting a video to Instagram, the Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, penned the caption: "Now it all feels real!! Tomorrow my new book #strengthoflove is published (link in bio) so excited for you to see it & really hope it helps YOU!! "Strange slightly nerve-wracking feeling now it’s so close - wondering whether my brutal honesty was the right way to go?!! "But sugar coating never helps anyone in the long term and would be so unfair on the millions of others who don’t have a voice in the way I am so lucky too." She continued: "Let me know your thoughts when you get your hands on one like I did today.

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13.09.2023 / 08:57

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Covid infections rise due to new Eris variant - see how many cases are in your area

The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise across the UK - largely due to the emergence of the new Eris variant, which experts say could be worse than previous mutations. There were 8,961 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in England in the week to September 3, according to the latest government data.

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Rylan hits back at trolls accusing him of 'bragging' about mum's private health care

Rylan Clark has hit back at claims that he was "bragging" about being able to afford private healthcare for his mother, after she suffered a nasty fall on holiday.The mum and son duo, who are incredibly close, had been enjoying a holiday abroad after 10 years not travelling anywhere together, when the accident happened. After arriving back in the UK, Rylan, 35, and his mum Linda were hit by more difficulties when trying to get her stitches and staples removed.The former Big Brother star took to Twitter to ask for help after being on the phone to a NHS hospital for hours, only to be told they hadn't received a referral from Linda's GP.

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Would I Lie To You 90s singers Charles & Eddie now - mental health battle to tragedy

It was number one on the UK charts for just two weeks, but Charles & Eddie's hit Would I Lie To You? has become iconic in the 31 since its release in August 1992.The song seemed to come from nowhere before reached the coveted top spot in November of the same year, also achieving the same chart success in countries including New Zealand, Germany, Austria and Zimbabwe, and becoming a hit the world over. At the time, the duo's debut single was highly praised, with one critic saying they "show their appreciation of classic soul in a very pop-friendly way." And the accompanying video, which saw Charles & Eddie performing in various locations around New York City, has generated more than 65 million views on YouTube. But who were the enigmatic duo, Charles & Eddie? Charles was Charles Pettigrew, born on 12 May, 1963 in Philadelphia.

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Kylie Minogue on how fame took a toll on her mental health: “I lived that”

Kylie Minogue has opened up about how fame took a toll on her mental health sharing she had lived through that.In an interview with Rolling Stone UK, the pop icon spoke about how certain aspects of fame are not easy to deal with and noted how it is easier to have open conversations about struggling with mental health now.“What I think is great for a lot of people now is that there’s a discussion about mental health and the toll [fame] can take on people, I had that, I lived that,” she said.The singer also shared that she was also conscious of keeping her family and close friends safe and well along with herself.A post shared by Kylie Minogue (@kylieminogue)“I was able to manage that myself and with my family and close friends and navigate those waters. It wasn’t a decision [to stay private], it was a reaction to protect myself and to protect my family because they would go through it with you,” Minogue said.In the interview, she also addressed how she protects her privacy explaining that she has a “common sense” element to her approach, but it does take “some sacrifice”.

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11.09.2023 / 07:57

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Susanna Reid offers health update as she's forced to miss Good Morning Britain again and is replaced

Sussana Reid has shared a health update with fans after not being seen on Good Morning Britain for nearly a week. The presenter was replaced at the eleventh hour last week. Despite heading into work at the London-based studio the morning after the National Television Awards, Susanna was nowhere to be seen.

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11.09.2023 / 07:57

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Kate Garraway issues poignant message on wedding anniversary after worrying health update on Derek Draper

Kate Garraway has shared a poignant message on her wedding anniversary after sharing a worrying update on her husband Derek Draper. The Good Morning Britain host had taken to social media to inform her fans and followers of her latest interview and cover shoot with The Sunday Times Magazine.

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GMB’s Susanna Reid to miss Monday's show as she battles health issue

Susanna Reid has issued an update on her health to fans and revealed that she's still battling a vocal cord infection. However, this also means that the Good Morning Britain presenter won't be appearing on Monday's episode of the show and a replacement will likely need to step in. In an Instagram post, the 52-year-old told her followers: "Quick update on my voice which as you can hear is not one hundred per cent.

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Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking health update on Derek Draper as she vows to 'never give up'

Kate Garraway has shared a heartbreaking health update about her husband Derek Draper as she vows to never stop caring for him.

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Sharon Osbourne Reveals Family Plans to Move Amid Ozzy Osbourne's Health Battle

Sharon Osbourne is opening up about Ozzy Osbourne‘s health.

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10.09.2023 / 15:51

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Kate Garraway details traumatising health ordeal minutes before she was set to present Good Morning Britain

Kate Garraway has detailed the shock health ordeal she suffered minutes before she was set to host Good Morning Britain. The presenter has shared how the worrying incident took place last year amid working and helping to care for her husband.

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10.09.2023 / 11:15

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Kate Garraway's heartbreaking update on husband Derek's health with new condition resulting in 'near miss'

Kate Garraway has shared a fresh update on her husband Derek Draper's health, revealing a new condition he has developed that is 'baffling' doctors. The Good Morning Britain star has been helping care for Derek since early 2020 after he contracted Coronationvirus.

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East Kilbride MP hails children's mental health support Mind Marvels

Mind Marvels East Kilbride are helping schoolchildren across the town understand their emotions.

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DWP confirms PIP to stay non means-tested when it becomes the only health assessment for benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has made it clear there will be no changes to the existing eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), following reports that the Treasury may have been considering making it a means-tested benefit in order ro reduce annual welfare costs.

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02.09.2023 / 18:57

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New 'highly mutated' Pirola Covid variant cases detected in UK as strain found in wastewater

New cases of the 'highly mutated' Pirola variant of Covid-19 have been detected in the UK, as numbers of those infected with the virus rise.

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01.09.2023 / 19:53

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Ruth Langsford offers health update as she shares real reason she's been off Loose Women

Ruth Langsford has given fans a health update after revealing she has been struggling with illness all week. The Loose Women star was absent from the panel for three days this week, amid concerned messages from fans.

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Covid warning in Scotland as cases of Eris variant rise - and four areas have highest numbers

The number of Covid cases in Scotland has risen, as fears continue to increase over the new Eris variant.

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Four 'Pirola' Covid key symptoms you shouldn't ignore of fast-spreading variant

Medical experts have highlighted the most 'key' symptoms of the new Covid 'Pirola' variant as it spreads worldwide.

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Publication of the Aotearoa New Zealand Strategic Framework for Managing COVID-19

Manatū Hauora – the Ministry of Health is today publishing the Aotearoa New Zealand Strategic Framework for Managing COVID-19 which sets out how the Government will continue to protect New Zealanders from the impacts of the virus.

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Fear Of COVID Led Simon Cowell To Finally Try Therapy After YEARS Of Suffering From Depression

The coronavirus pandemic was a tough time for so many people — including Simon Cowell. But it ultimately helped make a huge change!

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Scots health board 'put patients at risk' after ignoring warnings about disgraced doctor

A health board "put patients at risk" from a surgeon after ignoring external warnings he was a "poor doctor", a report found.

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Simon Cowell Gets Vulnerable About Prioritizing Mental Health And Trying Therapy: ‘It’s Like A Weight Has Lifted Off My Shoulders’

Simon Cowell is stripping back the stigma around mental health and opening up about his personal journey with therapy.

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31.08.2023 / 07:35

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'I wanted to drink myself to death': Ricky Hatton opens up about painful mental health battle

Ricky Hatton is looking back at some of his lowest moments. And as you might expect he doesn't pull his punches.

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Simon Cowell reveals Covid mental health struggles – leaving star 'petrified'

Simon Cowell has opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing that he's suffered from depression for a number of years.The 63-year-old music mogul has shared that his mental health reached a low-point during the Covid-19 pandemic, when he was left in a constant state of anxiety after a friend of his became quite ill with the disease. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, the Britain's Got Talent judge said: "In the very, very, very early stages, some friends of mine got really ill and I’m talking about really ill.

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Older people with any of these 55 health issues could be due up to £101 each week

The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that in February this year, there were 129,641 people living in Scotland receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance. Across Great Britain, there are now more than 1.4million people over State Pension age getting either £68.10 or £101.75 each week through the benefit.

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Deaths from alcohol in Scotland at 14 year high as campaigners warn of 'crushing' health crisis

Campaigners have reacted with anger after annual deaths from alcohol in Scotland reached their highest level in 14 years.

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'I need to sort my life out!' - Stacey Solomon on her mental health amid family 'chaos'

She’s one of our warmest, kindest and most relatable TV stars, but tucked away behind her huge heart Stacey Solomon has a ruthless streak reserved exclusively for clutter.The 33-year-old is back with a third series of her hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out With Stacey Solomon and she’s determined to help the families taking part to find joy and peace in their homes. But to transform their habitats in just a week, they must kick the clutter. After seeing all their belongings laid out in a huge warehouse, the families donate, recycle or sell half.

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People with Covid could be due up to £691 each month through PIP or ADP

Coronavirus (Covid) is starting to dominate headlines again as two new strains of the respiratory infection have been identified in the UK. Health experts have warned that cases are rising with new figures showing that the number of people with the virus across the UK had reached 10.8 per 100,000, for the week running up to August 14.

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Chief Medical Officer urges those eligible to get Covid-19 vaccination

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Breda Smyth has encouraged people who are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine to avail of the option in the coming weeks.

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20.08.2023 / 17:25

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Covid hospitalisations rising earlier than expected - what Manchester GP says you should do now

Covid cases - and hospitalisations - are on the rise earlier than expected this year, according to one of Greater Manchester's leading GPs.

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Covid warning symptoms for each of the new strains that have been detected worldwide

Three new strains of Covid have been identified, two of which are in the UK, and health experts are warning that case numbers are increasing again. It was revealed yesterday by the UK Health Secretary Agency (UKHSA) that the number of people in the UK with the virus was 10.8 per 100,000, in the week running up to August 14.

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Four new Covid symptoms to be aware of as 'Pirola' strain arrives in the UK

People in the UK are being urged to look out for some key Covid symptoms as a mutated strain arrives in the UK. The new strain, called BA.2.86, or 'Pirola', has already been identified in a number of different countries according to the UK Health Secretary Agency (UKHSA).

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17.08.2023 / 19:13

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Government Covid expert issues coronavirus update as cases in the UK continue to rise

A government Covid expert has issued an update as cases continue to climb in the UK.

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Eris Covid variant symptoms and cases explained as scientists call for mask return

A new Covid sub-variant has continued to spread across the world after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the strain a 'variant of interest'.

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DIY SOS star Jason Liversidge dies aged 47 after 10 year health battle

DIY SOS star Jason Liversidge has passed away at the age of 47 after living with motor neurone disease (MND) for ten years. Dad-of-two Jason was diagnosed with the disease in 2013 and appeared alongside his family on the home makeover show in 2015.The family home in Hull was visited by Nick Knowles as the DIY SOS team transformed the home to make it more accessible to Jason. His wife Liz confirmed the sad news of Jason’s passing on Facebook, writing: “Jason Liversidge died peacefully at home surrounded by his girls at 22.59 on the 5th August 2023.

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‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Darren Kent Reportedly Dead At 36 Years Old After Ongoing Health Battle

“Game of Thrones” actor Darren Kent sadly passed away at 36 after a long fight against osteoporosis, arthritis and an extremely rare skin disorder.

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‘Game of Thrones’ actor Darren Kent dead at 36 after health battle

posted on Facebook. “His parents and best friend by his side. Our thoughts and love are with his family in this difficult time.“Darren was not only a talented actor, director and writer, he was truly one of the kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting,” continued the post.

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10.08.2023 / 17:45

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New Covid-19 variant spreads across UK as cases and hospitalisations rise

Health experts are warning of a rise in Covid-19 cases - and hospitalisations - as a new variant sweeps the UK.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0