50 h. ago Maybe I’m Amazed by John Harris review – a father and his autistic son bond through music

An honest and intensely moving book about the struggle of parenthood and the power of connectionOne of my favourite books growing up was my dad’s copy of The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. I spent hours flicking through images of an eyeless, trombone-mouthed golden man swallowing naked bodies, and a full-page, black-and-white comic strip by legendary psychedelic artist Rick Griffin. It didn’t matter that I hadn’t yet listened to most of the songs – the surreal visual riffs felt like dispatches from an undiscovered country. Later, the Beatles became my favourite band. I chain-listened to the albums, read endless books, watched the movies and recited Beatles’ lore to anyone within earshot. “Oh dear,” said my mum one morning, as I reeled off an account of how a 40-piece orchestra improvised the rising crescendo in A Day in the Life, “you’ve become a Beatles bore.”Maybe I’m Amazed opens with John Harris’s 15-year-old son, James, ecstatically absorbed in a...

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3 d. ago Heartbreaking story of waitress, 81, who can hardly walk but who is too poor to retire

The waitress, named Betty shared her situation with mom Tamie Konzier and her son after they had finished their meal at the Eat'N Park diner in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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4 d. ago Mum has no regrets after naming son after her favourite band

Katrina Weynberg, 30, and husband Donald Weynberg, 32, are big fans of the British band and chose to name one of their twin boys after the lead singer

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4 d. ago Vogue Williams says ‘Spencer’s parents nearly died’ after son almost given unusual name

Television presenter Vogue Williams has been open about 'loving' more 'unusual' baby names but says husband Spencer Matthews' parents were not keen on one option

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5 d. ago Couple name twin after favourite band, and other after film character

They say their baby would only kick in the womb when they played the band's music

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5 d. ago 'My husband says I embarrass him because of the name I picked for our son

A woman has been left hurt and embarrassed after her husband 'flipped out' at her for using their son's middle name, as he claimed she was being 'disrespectful'

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6 d. ago Martyn's Law in memory of Manchester Arena bomb victim 'weeks away' from being passed

Figen Murray, Martyn's mother has been fighting to get the bill, named in her son's memory, passed into British law for several years

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6 d. ago Queen's Brian May shares favourite songs of all time – but iconic song is missing

Queen guitarist Brian May has shared some of his favourite songs that the band released during their approximately 20 years together – but fans are surprised by his choices

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7 d. ago Amber Le Bon gives birth to her first child! Model, 35, welcomes a baby boy with boyfriend Ben Mercer as she reveals her son's name

The 35-year-old model - who is the daughter of Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon and his wife Yasmin - and her boyfriend Ben Mercer welcomed son Sasha.

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7 d. ago Mrs Hinch 'nervous' as she shares concerning health update about her newborn son

Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, shared her concerns over her newborn son - who has been struggling in recent days

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8 d. ago Neville Lawrence urges son’s killer to name others involved in Stephen’s death

Mr Lawrence said he expects an apology from David Norris ‘for the pain he has caused us’.

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8 d. ago Stephen Lawrence's dad urges David Norris to name son's killers after admitting truth

Stephen Lawrence's dad Neville warned that anything David Norris says 'must be treated with the utmost caution' but said the convicted killer 'should name the others' who were involved

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9 d. ago ‘I named my son after my favourite musician – the band couldn’t believe it’

Katrina Weynberg attended her favourite band's concert in Sydney, Australia earlier this month, where she managed to bring the band to tears after revealing she'd named her son after them

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9 d. ago Mum who killed paedo for abusing her boys shares only regret – and it's not the stabbing

Sarah Sands was jailed for manslaughter after she knifed paedophile Michael Pleasted to death in November 2014 and below she shares her one regret

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9 d. ago 'My sister is naming her son after mouldy cheese – I feel sorry for him'

A woman has taken to the internet to ask for advice after failing to convince her sister to use a different name for her son, as her choice sounds like "mouldy cheese"

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1 week ago Steve Irwin's son Robert named 'best uncle' by fans after rare video with niece

Robert Irwin, presenter of I'm A Celeb Australia and son of the late 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, has melted hearts with a recent video featuring his niece, Grace Irwin Powell

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2 w. ago World War II hero's son calls for his father's name to be removed from a memorial after being refused a visa to visit

Ershad Ali was killed while serving in the Merchant Navy for the allied forces, and his named is etched into the Tower Hill Memorial in London .

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2 w. ago Notable Tesla investor says he hopes Musk’s government role is ‘short

Christopher Tsai retains faith in carmaker’s earnings potential despite backlash that has seen its shares take a hitA devoted investor in Elon Musk’s Tesla – and once a close childhood friend of the US president’s eldest son and namesake – says he hopes the world’s richest man’s role in cutting federal spending for Donald Trump’s administration is “short-lived” and that he returns to managing his businesses.Investment manager Christopher Tsai, whose firm has tens of millions of dollars tied up in Tesla, said the stock market had demonstrated clear signs of displeasure with Musk’s activities at the so-called department of government efficiency. And, in an interview with the Guardian, Tsai said: “I hope his involvement with [Doge] is short-lived so he can spend even more time on his businesses.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Bizarre hidden detail in snap of Queen Mary's son Prince Christian leaves fans scratching their heads

Prince Christian of Denmark has been serving in the military for the last month.

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2 w. ago Thibaut Courtois' former lover fears she and their son 'may become HOMELESS' with her London house 'falling apart'

Elsa Izac, 50, has a seven-year-old son named Enzo after allegedly sleeping with Courtois while he played for Chelsea - despite him being in a relationship at the time.

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