15 h. ago MasterChef paralympian wanted to 'give up' after amputation now longs to join Strictly

Paralympian and BBC commentator Stef Reid has opened up on a pivotal moment after a horrific accident left her needing amputation. She said one nurse's words changed her life

Politics

32 h. ago Strictly's Katya Jones opens up on marriage and baby plans saying 'I'm so ready'

Strictly pro dancer Katya Jones tells us about how she's coped with 10 years of highs and lows on the BBC dance show - and the major change she's hoping for in her personal life

Politics

32 h. ago Davina McCall admits she nearly skipped health check that found rare brain tumour

TV presenter Davina McCall has revealed she was initially very hesitant to take a routine health check that later uncovered a rare brain tumour which completely changed her life

Politics

34 h. ago I’ve struggled with my weight since I was 12 but one change made all the difference

Belinda Williams has made permanent change to her life after battling with her weight since childhood

Politics

39 h. ago 'I spent six months in hospital after pouring a chip pan of boiling oil over myself'

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Kennedy lost everything when his life changed overnight after a horror accident left him in a hospital bed for months on end and living on a knife edge

Politics

40 h. ago Katie Price’s boyfriend opens up on 'full on' romance and hints at growing family

EXCLUSIVE: Katie Price’s boyfriend JJ Slater opens up on his “full on” romance and hints at major life changes while reflecting on the show that made him famous

Politics

41 h. ago Victoria Beckham showed her true colours when husband David invited Rooneys to dinner

Wayne Rooney has recalled an eye-opening experience during a visit to David Beckham's Spanish residence shortly after his life-changing move to Manchester United

Culture

44 h. ago 'I tested out 50 cleaning hacks and these 10 will certainly change your life'

Clean with Georgia has tried and tested around 50 cleaning hacks to help save you the time and money – and she shared which ones are actually worth your efforts

Politics

44 h. ago Horrified woman labelled 'morbidly obese' drops 2.8 stone with 'life changing' app

Mum of two Jennifer has lost 39lbs after discovering an app that she says has been 'life-changing' for her

Politics

63 h. ago Heartwarming moment mother, 47, is brought to tears as she wins £1million in the Omaze prize draw

Naomi Newton-Sherlock, 47, was still in her gym outfit when she was given the life-changing news she was the first-ever winner of the Omaze Monthly Millionaire Draw - after spending £15 on a ticket.

Economics

65 h. ago Mum who bagged £1m in Omaze draw wants to splash out on two things – and one's a curry

Naomi Newton-Sherlock, 47, has become the first-ever winner of the Omaze Monthly Millionaire Draw - scooping a life-changing £1,000,000 prize, completely tax-free

Economics

4 d. ago IBS sufferers heap praise on daily capsules which only cost £1.20 per day

A brand has been created to help those with digestive issues and IBS, with one product in particular earning praise from sufferers who say it's 'life changing'.

Economics

5 d. ago The play that changed my life: ‘Pinter’s Betrayal made me think: this is how I want to write’

In his reverse-chronology play about a married couple dealing with an affair, Harold Pinter asked the audience to find meaning in unspoken wordsI didn’t see Harold Pinter’s Betrayal on stage until after I’d read it. I’m pleased about that – it means I’d “seen” it for myself first. The play is about a married couple, Robert and Emma, and the affair that she has with his best friend, Jerry. It has a reverse chronology, starting in the present day when the affair is over and ending years earlier as it begins, and shows what each of them knows or doesn’t know over the course of that time. I immediately thought: this is how I want to write.I loved its spareness and economy. How taut the language was. Unspoken words filled the room, giving it energy and unpredictability and drama. It showed me how much you can leave for the actors to work out and play with. How much the words matter, but the silences, too. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago ‘Looks so sizzling they could fry an egg!’ How the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice adaptation changed my life

The 1995 adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic, starring Colin Firth, has its own fan group, has inspired university courses and was even featured in the Barbie movie. What’s behind its enduring appeal? I was born in the wrong century – or so my mother says, while I protest from my writing bureau, wax seal in hand, ready to dispatch an Austen-style letter to a friend. But as I put out the candle flame with my antique snuffer, I wonder if she might be right. For me, the past has always felt like home – I grew up on a literary diet of classic fiction, seasoned with a love of my Regency hero, Jane Austen.So when the BBC dramatisation of her most popular novel, Pride and Prejudice, first aired in 1995, it was manna from heaven for me, especially as an A-level English literature student. My pre-binge-era classmates and I delighted in the weekly suspense. We chattered of Mr Darcy’s intense looks, so sizzling they could fry an egg; laughed over the unfiltered comments of a dramatic Mrs Benne...

Politics

6 d. ago Former Strictly celeb 'regrets' doing show after huge life change

TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher has admitted she regrets taking part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015 because she was "struggling" with her personal life at the time

Politics

6 d. ago Standard Life to return to stock exchange as Phoenix Group unveils rebrand

“Changing our name from Phoenix Group Holdings plc to Standard Life plc in March 2026 brings our most trusted brand to the forefront” – Andy Briggs, group CEO

Politics

6 d. ago How the hairdryer treatment from a science teacher over a flunked exam changed my life | Michael Akadiri

After my whole class flunked a mock GCSE, Miss T’s home truths helped instil a work ethic that has been crucial to my career“Fix up. It’s not me who needs their GCSEs – it’s you!” These words were barked at my year 10 science class by our science teacher and form tutor, Miss T. And deservedly so, because we had just suffered the ignominy of collectively flunking a GCSE mock exam. All 30 of us.Miss T was relatively young, but she was old-school in her approach – she had a low threshold for nonsense. While I considered this mock an inconsequential test – a pre-season friendly, if you will – she treated it like an FA Cup semi-final. To put it another way, it was half-time and we were losing badly, so she gave us the hairdryer treatment: a relentless, 15-minute tirade berating us for our lack of aptitude and our attitude.Michael Akadiri is an award-winning standup comedian and junior doctor. His debut Edinburgh fringe show, No Scrubs, was nominated for the Biggest Award in Comedy and is...

Society

7 d. ago Neonatal nurse killed five babies with chemical injections as she 'played God'

The nurse killed five babies by injecting them with potassium or insulin. Eight other children were also affected, two of them with life-changing injuries.

Events

7 d. ago Neonatal nurse killed five babies as she 'played God' giving chemical injections

Brenda Cecilia Agüero killed five babies by injecting them with potassium or insulin. Eight other children were also affected, two of them with life-changing injuries

Events

7 d. ago Brave schoolgirl victim of Southport attacker speaks out for first time

A victim of the Southport stabbing has opened up on the deadly attack that changed her life forever

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