13 minutes ago BBC host Lauren Laverne, 46, reveals she's cancer free in major health update and will be back on TV in a matter of days as she declares: 'Life is beautiful'

Lauren Laverne has revealed she's cancer free on Sunday and would returning  to work on TV in a matter days.

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19 minutes ago London revellers dealt blow as popular Winter Wonderland closes after Storm Bert wreaks havoc on capital

Three of London’s top attractions forced to close as Met Office wind warning persists

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20 minutes ago Major incident declared in Rhondda Cynon Taf as more than 100 properties are flooded

A major incident has been declared by Rhondda Cynon Taf council

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28 minutes ago Harrowing update on tourist who spent 20 hours trapped between rocks during whitewater expedition on Tasmania's Franklin River as distressing details of the major rescue emerge

The 69-year-old Lithuanian man remains in hospital following a dramatic rescue on Saturday after he became trapped wedged between rocks on Tasmania's Franklin River.

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39 minutes ago Middle East crisis live: IDF orders evacuation in Gaza City eastern suburb

Israeli military issues evacuation orders to people in Shejaiya suburb, saying militants have fired rockets from districtYechiel Leiter, an American-born rightwing publicist and former government aide who immigrated to Israel four decades ago, was announced as Israel’s next ambassador to Washington earlier this month.The Israeli government said earlier today that it had approved the nomination of Leiter, an ally of the country’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Continue reading...

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39 minutes ago When we see others in distress we can suffer too. How do we heal from this collective trauma? | Sara Mussa

The more we identify with those suffering, the more vicarious trauma we may feel. But we can recover and even grow from this experienceThe modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their workAs I stepped into my office and checked my client list for the day, I was surprised to see a name pop up that hadn’t been there for a while. It was Kareem, a young father of two who had recently arrived to Australia from war-torn Iraq. During our session, he described that he thought his symptoms were under control and he was recovering well. But suddenly he was transported back to the blast that left him with a traumatic brain injury and months of rehabilitation. “What was the thing that took you back there?” I asked him. He said it was “hearing a song”, ...

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39 minutes ago The truth about salt: how to avoid one of the world’s biggest hidden killers

Most of us consume far too much, which can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. But there are some simple ways to retrain your palate and reduce your intakeLast Tuesday, I bought lunch on the go. I fancied something hot, tasty but healthy, so I chose a vegan ramen from the Japanese-inspired chain Wasabi. The soup was packed with turmeric noodles, vegetable gyozas, mushrooms, bean sprouts, pak choi, pickled ginger and sesame seeds, in a soy and miso broth. It was delicious. In fact, it was so delicious, I was suspicious. I checked out its nutritional information online. Only 342 calories, low in saturated fat Aha! Salt: 5.07g a portion.The World Health Organization recommends that adults eat less than 5g of salt a day. One noodle soup had exceeded my entire daily intak...

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43 minutes ago Why you should never sleep with the heating on – even when it's cold outside

Winter is here and many of us have been tempted to leave the heating on overnight - but experts warned it can be bad for your health and even lead to long-term issues

Politics

62 minutes ago Sunday Brunch star issues apology after Simon Rimmer swears on Channel 4 show

Sunday Brunch returned to Channel 4 on Sunday morning with presenters Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer back at the helm. But things took an unexpected turn when Simon let a foul word slip

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85 minutes ago Sunday Brunch's Tim Lovejoy makes candid hair confession on Channel 4 show

Tim Lovejoy made a candid admission about his hair during a recent episode of Sunday Brunch, as he explained he once used a certain product to make his hair look thicker

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