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A Blantyre woman diagnosed with cervical cancer is aiming to raise £2000 for two charities.

It's official, the new payment rates for disability-related benefits are now in effect, with millions of people set to benefit from an increase in their monthly payments of around 6.7 per cent. These apply to Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance.

prerecorded clip shared on March 22, the Princess of Wales revealed her health woes to the world, saying doctors discovered her cancer during a planned abdominal surgery in January.According to a British YouGov poll, the Princess, 42, has since become the nation’s most favored member of the royal family between February and April of this year.Back in February, before her diagnosis was known to the world, the Prince of Wales held a strong 77% rating as Britain’s most-liked royal, with his wife following closely in the second spot at 74%.But at the start of April, the mom of three’s rating increased in the days after her shock cancer announcement, boosting her popularity to 76%, with William’s sliding to 73%.What’s more, the third most-liked royal is William’s aunt, Princess Anne, who is known for stepping up to the task when the going gets tough.Anne, the Princess Royal, is liked by 71% of the UK population, proving just how popular she is.In fourth place is King Charles, who himself is currently battling cancer.The monarch, 75, holds a 63% popularity rating on his home soil, while his younger brother Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, sits at 54%.The King’s wife, Queen Camilla, follows behind with a 50% rating.As for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — the runaway royals — it seems as though the pair’s popularity plunged soon after they shut the door on royal life in 2020.The Duke of Sussex’s popularity rating sits at 31% as the “Suits” alum’s rating follows closely with 26%.Still, the pair are placed significantly higher than scandal-scarred Prince Andrew, whose woeful rating lands him in the bottom spot at just 6%.The Duke of York has consistently ranked the lowest since his alleged friendship with convicted pedophile

Pals have paid tribute to Steph's Packed Lunch star Dale Bowes who has died after terminal cancer battle. Dale appeared on the Channel 4 show hosted by Steph McGovern in 2023 as a 'Lunchmate' and had been suffering from incurable synovial sarcoma since 2021. Amongst those paying tributes to Dale on social media was Talk TV's Gavin Wilson who wrote: "RIP Mr Dale Bowes.

Princess Beatrice has been stepping up in recent weeks to represent the Royal Family at events, as both King Charles and the Princess of Wales undergo cancer treatment. However plans for this to be a more permanent move have reportedly been "ruined" due to continued focus on her father, the disgraced Prince Andrew.

Hollyoaks star Chelsee Healey has left fans fearing for her future on the show after a cryptic 'dark and heavy' post. In March, The Sun claimed that Hollyoaks bosses are planning a major shake-up, threatening to axe up to 20 cast members.The actress recently made Instagram waves by posting a posh selfie accompanied with a heartfelt message about feeling "dark and heavy".

The lives of nine soap stars will be explored in a new reality series on ITVBe. Drama Queens, which launches this week, is based in Manchester and the North West and follows the lives of female actresses from Britain's biggest soap operas.

There is heartbreak ahead for Dawn and Billy Fletcher in Emmerdale when they receive the devastating diagnosis that their young baby, Evan, has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

A probe into the death of Scots serial killer Peter Tobin is set to be held after he died in hospital.

A 24-year-old who thought his eye might “fall out of (his) head” as it was “protruding” said he visited hospitals nine times before being told he had a rare cancerous tumour on his optic nerve.

All American: Homecoming season three is on the way!

A concerning virus that's not well known, similar to the flu but with no vaccine, has doctors worried after more people are getting sick from it.

Rihanna opened up about the beginning of her relationship with A$AP Rocky… and there were some glaring red flags all over their love story!

With Dune: Part Two being such a success in theaters, it seems to be a no-brainer that we’ll be getting Dune 3 in the future.

Jackie Chan has reassured fans over the state of his health following concerns about his appearance.Photographs published earlier this year showed the actor looking much older than he had done previously, but in a post featuring a series of photos shared to mark his 70th birthday, he addressed fans’ concerns.Chan clarified that his appearance was actually part of his look for a role in a film. “Not so long ago, a lot of friends saw some recent photos of me on the internet, and they were all concerned about my health,” he wrote.“I want to take this opportunity to let everyone know, don’t worry! It’s just a character appearance for my latest movie.

Kensington Palace has issued thank you cards to kind-hearted members of the public who sent their well wishes to Kate Middleton as she undergoes chemotherapy.The Princess of Wales, 42, revealed in a heartfelt video message at the end of March that she is in the early stages of treatment following a cancer diagnosis. In the video, the future Queen described the past few months as 'incredibly tough' for her family but reassured everyone that she was 'well and getting stronger every day'.

JoJo Siwa has spent a whopping $50,000 on cosmetic surgery after admitting that she is “a very insecure person.”The 20-year-old singer made the shocking reveal during the GLAAD Awards in March after BuzzFeed posted a TikTok asking celebrities what was the most expensive thing they were wearing. “My teeth” Siwa bluntly replied at the time. “These motherf–kers cost me 50 grand.”Since being posted, the video has been viewed more than 4 million times and has several fans praising the singer’s honesty.

People reports. Mavis added that she’s “receiving excellent care with her husband, Mr. Leno.”“I think she’s in the least restrictive environment,” the judge agreed.

Silo is coming back!

Great news for fans of the PBS Masterpiece series All Creatures Great and Small!

Callum Ewing was just four when his dad noticed something 'strange'. As the little boy was watching Scooby Doo, one of his eyes was flickering up and down.

Good Times is back in a new way.

A new Bridget Jones film, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, is officially in the works, and casting has just been announced!

cancer.An X user recently shared that the royal family sent her back a sweet reply after she mailed a letter of well wishes for the Princess of Wales, 42.Middleton went through a planned abdominal surgery in January before being diagnosed with cancer.“Back in January when we were informed our beautiful Princess of Wales had undergone surgery, I sent her a card with our (my family and I) sincerest best wishes for healing and of course an abundance of love,” the fan penned on social media on April 6.She then noted that Kensington Palace replied to her, mailing her a letter with their insignia stamped.The post went on: “Today I received this beautiful acknowledgement and I can honestly say I shall treasure this my entire life.”She joked that her husband thought at first he “was going to have to get his suit out for a garden party (silly him).”Back in January when we were informed our beautiful Princess of Wales had undergone surgery I sent her a card with our (my family and I) sincerest best wishes for healing and of course an abundance of love. Today I received this beautiful acknowledgement and I can honestly say… pic.twitter.com/iMX4WKTGyS“But he is just as blown away as I am to received this beautiful, and much treasured card.

Jackie Chan got extremely candid about aging after turning 70 over the weekend. “Even before today, many friends have been reminding me: ‘Jackie, it’s going to be your 70th birthday,’ ” Chan wrote via Instagram under several throwback images on Sunday.

Lucky pupils at a Coatbridge school excelled during a cracking course, put their best foot forward and saddled up to welcome some four-legged friends in a series of fun and educational activities.

Rihanna is opening up like never before.

Patrick Swayze’s widow, Lisa Niemi Swayze, is opening up about the difficult journey following his cancer diagnosis.During a recent appearance on the “Amy and T.J. Podcast,” Lisa shared Patrick’s initial reaction to hearing he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2008.“When he first found out he had pancreatic cancer he turned to me and said, ‘I’m a dead man,'” Lisa said on the podcast.

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw has teased dramatic spring storylines that will change the lives of lots of characters in the show – and there’s a new face in the village too. Laura teased that newcomer, Rose, will arrive very soon. While Rose is a stranger to most people in the village she is someone from Will Taylor’s (Dean Andrews) past.

Former Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson has revealed that she's had a stoma bag fitted amidst numerous health battles.The 34 year old took to Instagram to share with her followers: "Isn't it bizarre that this little grey pouch is the price I pay for good health! I say good riddance to that nasty menacing colon!" Louise, whose health complications have been ongoing since she first became a mum to son, Leo, in 2021, posted a video on her account showing off the newly-installed stoma bag, quipping in her caption: "HOW DO I DISCLOSE THIS SORT OF NEWS?" She could be seen wearing a pair of blue jeans, unbuttoned, as she pulled up her grey top to expose her stomach. She then buttoned up the jeans to hide the bag as she showed off her outfit.The star looked stunning with a full face of makeup and elaborate pearl earrings.

Adam Thomas has told fans he 'hates who he becomes' while trialling a new medication as he offered a raw health update. The actor first opened up about his arthritis diagnosis last year after he was revealed to be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

The decision making process around changes to the region’s health and social care services has come under the spotlight at the council.

Ryan Coogler‘s upcoming supernatural horror film has added another cast member!

Jackie Chan is clearing the air regarding his health.

The stars of FBI have a big following.

The Prince and Princess of Wales are feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders. But… how sick is King Charles really??

After nearly thirty years of bringing the beloved character Cindy Cunningham to life on Channel 4's Hollyoaks, actress Stephanie Waring has confirmed her departure from the long-running soap opera. At 46 years old, Stephanie stands as one of the soap's longest-serving cast members, making her departure a significant moment in Hollyoaks history.

The Bachelorette‘s Charity Lawson is revealing the plastic surgery procedure she had done.

There have been a lot of cast changes on The Bold and the Beautiful in recent months!

Spoilers ahead if you have not watched the first episode of When Calls the Heart season 11, which debuted last night on the Hallmark Channel.

A new gripping drama has landed on Channel 5 bringing some familiar faces back to our TV screens. The four-part series starring Jill Halfpenny and Lee Ingleby airs from tonight (Monday, April 8) and has promised to leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

A supermarket with stores across Lanarkshire has extended its fundraising target for Teenage Cancer Trust to £15 million by 2027 after already hitting its £10 million goal ahead of schedule.

When children are poorly parents can end up spending a fair amount on liquid paracetamol.

A NHS gynaecologist left a new mother 'feeling like a cow' during a bungled delivery of her baby that shocked his fellow doctors and midwives.

Kate Winslet is back on our screens for Sky's latest political drama The Regime - a satirical series about a European dictator ruling over a fictional European country. The Titanic star last appeared on TV for the BAFTA-winning series I Am Ruth, playing a middle-aged mother concerned for her social media-obsessed daughter. However, the Oscar winner now plays Elena Vernham, the chancellor leading an authoritarian regime and struggling to maintain power, in Sky Atlantic's six-part series.

The Cuckoo follows Sian, a woman who inserts herself in the lives of Nick and Jessica as she moves into their home as a lodger. Sian quickly causes trouble for the married couple and their adopted daughter Alice.The trio have moved to their dream home in the country but due to a financial crisis, they are forced to take in a lodger to help pay for their mortgage. From becoming close with Nick to forming an inappropriate relationship with Alice, it's not long before Jessica realises Sian is not who she claimed to be.

Tori Kelly is opening up about her hospitalization last summer.