58 h. ago A Beautiful Family by Jennifer Trevelyan review – an immersive but imperfect coming

Subject of a fierce bidding war, this charming debut shows Trevelyan has an impressive knack for character, but is let down by a predictable plotWriting a story from a child’s perspective works like a filter over a lens. Novels such as Sofie Laguna’s The Eye of the Sheep, Craig Silvey’s Jasper Jones and Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time use a younger person’s narration to process darker, adult themes and reveal the mythologies of the adult world. Jennifer Trevelyan’s debut A Beautiful Family uses a similar framing to tell an immersive yet imperfect coming-of-age mystery set in New Zealand.It’s 1985, and 10-year-old Alix – a tomboyish, inquisitive girl who is never without her red Walkman and Split Enz cassette tape – is on holiday with her family, who have left their Wellington home for the nearby Kāpiti Coast. Her novelist mother normally prefers secluded spots, but this time she has curiously opted for a populous beach town. Between her parents’ bicke...

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3 d. ago He was an indestructible monster with a terrifying physique. Now he's lying in a hospital bed... as doctors issue an urgent warning

Since his sudden hospitalization, doctors want to caution those looking to bulk up due to the dangerous effects it can have on the body.

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4 d. ago Trump was bleeding so much on the hospital bed after attempted assassination that staff thought he had been hit five times

A book reveals new details from the attack in Butler, Pennsylvania, almost a year on

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5 d. ago David Beckham beams with tennis legend as he's spotted at Wimbledon days after surgery

The former footballer appeared in good spirits just days after being seen lying in a hospital bed as he stepped out at day one of Wimbledon

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6 d. ago Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí discharged from hospital after viral meningitis treatment

Midfielder will rejoin teammates on eve of Euro 2025Spain kick off Euro 2025 against Portugal on 3 JulyThe Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí has been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment for viral meningitis and will rejoin the national team in the coming days as they prepare for Euro 2025.The Ballon d’Or winner was absent from Spain’s final warm-up match against Japan on Friday, a game she watched from her hospital bed. World Cup winners Spain’s first game of the tournament comes on Thursday when they face Portugal in Bern. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Boris Johnson's wife Carrie gives mums urgent warning from hospital bed as temperatures climb

'This week has honestly been brutal'

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7 d. ago Carrie Johnson issues warning from hospital bed after emergency admission

The mum-of-four confirmed that she had been in hospital for two nights due to severe dehydration

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7 d. ago Carrie Johnson warns mothers about dehydration from hospital bed

Mrs Johnson, the wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson, gave birth to her fourth child in May.

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7 d. ago Boris Johnson’s wife Carrie rushed to hospital just a month after giving birth to fourth child

Carrie Johnson, wife to former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has been rushed to hospital amid soaring temperatures this week. The mum-of-four has sent a warning to fellow parents from her hospital bed

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8 d. ago Coronation Street fans 'work out' main suspects in Gary Windass attack after Nina Lucas' confession

His attacker is at large while he lies in a hospital bed fighting for his life, as seen during Friday night's (June 27) edition of the ITV soap

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8 d. ago David Beckham hospital update emerges as reason he underwent secret operation revealed

David Beckham has shared a picture of himself in a hospital bed after being forced to undergo a secret operation to fix a broken wrist that he suffered 22 years ago

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8 d. ago Lifeguard impaled by umbrella at the beach 'lucky to be alive' as she smiles with spike

Brave Alex was rushed to hospital after being impaled by an umbrella but smiled with the spike in her hospital bed and said her biggest worry was having to miss six weeks of work

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8 d. ago Victoria Beckham posts picture of David in hospital bed following surgery

The fashion designer said ‘Get well soon Daddy’ in the Friday morning Instagram post.

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8 d. ago David Beckham in hospital with painful injury as Victoria sends emotional message

David Beckham has been in hospital, with wife Victoria sharing a snap of him lying in a hospital bed, with his arm in a sling

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8 d. ago David Beckham in hospital with wife Victoria by his bedside: ‘Get well soon’

Former England captain was photographed with one arm in sling lying in hospital bed

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8 d. ago David Beckham in hospital after suffering painful injury as Victoria is by his bedside

Sir David Beckham shared a selfie from a hospital bed after suffering the painful injury.

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8 d. ago David Beckham hospitalised after being left in 'unbearable' pain

David Beckham has been pictured bandaged up as he recovers in a hospital bed.

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1 week ago Taylor Swift caught revealing what she really thinks about Travis Kelce's mom Donna

After pictures emerged of her appearance on Monday night, a clip has now been circulated that seemingly shows Swift discussing her potential future mother-in-law.

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1 week ago Jessie J shares heartbreaking video from hospital bed after surgery for breast cancer

Jessie J shared an honest and heartbreaking update after undergoing surgery following her recent announcement that she had been diagnosed with "early breast cancer"

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1 week ago Jessie J shares heartbreaking video from hospital bed after cancer surgery

Singer Jessie J has shared a heartbreaking video from her hospital bed after undergoing surgery following her cancer diagnosis, as she thanked her medical team

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