32 h. ago Signs of dementia or normal forgetfulness? How to tell the difference

Some memory lapses are nothing to worry about, but getting help for early warning signs can reduce the risk of them progressingYou walk into a room and forget why. Someone introduces themselves at a party and within seconds you’ve forgotten their name. You can’t remember where you parked the car. You’ve put your phone in the fridge. You can’t recall your granddaughter’s name. Your best friend dies and you keep forgetting they’re gone.Is it tiredness, distraction, or is it dementia? Most of us over a certain age will, at least once in our lives, do one of the above and worry we are losing our marbles. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago Inside the tragic death of Sophia Bush's Google exec ex on Everest aged just 33 that left actress 'shattered'

Sophia Bush's world was 'shattered' in 2015 when her Google executive ex and 'best friend' died in an Mount Everest avalanche aged just 33.

Events

62 h. ago Haunting letter written by Titanic passenger days before huge ocean liner sank sells for £300,000

Colonel Archibald Gracie - who survived the sinking but died months later from his injuries - told a friend he would 'await my journey's end' before judging his experience on the 'fine ship'.

Economics

4 d. ago Cameron Mackintosh, one of the last great theater impresarios, has plans for stages everywhere

The great composer Stephen Sondheim loved puzzles, and when he died in 2021, he left one for his good friend, British super-producer Cameron Mackintosh

Politics

5 d. ago Gerard Kennedy dead: Neighbours and The Flying Doctors star dies after glittering career

Gold Logie winner and iconic star of Underbelly, Gerard Kennedy, has died at the age of 93 a family friend has confirmed in an emotional social media statement

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7 d. ago Young woman, 21, 'felt tired all the time' – just months later she was dead

Hannah Elmes, 21, from Gloucestershire, sadly died after being diagnosed with leukaemia last year. Her childhood friend has revealed the common symptom which made her go to the doctors

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8 d. ago Gemma Collins shares heartbreaking tribute to pal Rhys Alan Smith on 'sad day'

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins has shared a touching tribute to her good friend she called 'more brother', Rhys Alan Smith, who died in Tenerife four years ago

Politics

1 week ago 'Coward' driver left best friend to die in wreck after horror drug

Joshua Pearce was slammed by a judge while he was being sentenced to four years and four months in jail for ditching the godfather of his child after a car crash, in Wales

Events

1 week ago As his best friend was dying in wreckage, he 'scuttled off into the night'

Joshua Pearce sobbed in the dock as a judge slammed him for his 'cowardly and dishonourable' actions

Events

2 w. ago Upstairs, Downstairs star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home

Events

2 w. ago Willow and Doctor Who star Jean Marsh dies aged 90 after dementia complications

Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home

Events

2 w. ago Christina McKelvie made a positive difference by not engaging in toxic politics

Writing for the Record, Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to the positive political legacy left by her late friend and colleague, who died last month aged just 57.

Politics

3 w. ago World Cup star dies aged 47 as icon pays tribute to 'unforgettable friend'

Former World Cup star Jorge Bolano has tragically died at the age of 47 as the football world pays tribute to the Colombian star who died suddenly

Events

3 w. ago Love Island star left 'broken' as they announce heartbreaking death of friend

Love Island star Jess Spencer has said her "heart is completely broken" as she paid a touching tribute to her best friend Estera, who has sadly died from cancer

Events

3 w. ago Mum of teen shinty player who died before match offers free cardiac screening for youngsters

Calum MacKintosh, 19, sadly died in his best friend's arms before a shinty match in November 2023.

Sport

last month Max George's emotional tribute to Wanted bandmate Tom Parker on poignant anniversary

The Wanted star Max George shared an emotional tribute to former bandmate and friend Tom Parker three years after he died following a grade IV glioblastoma diagnosis

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