8 h. ago Tom Grennan looks back: ‘After being beaten up, I went from thinking I was loved to feeling hated’

The singer-songwriter on the rock’n’roll lifestyle, his happy childhood, and the fateful night out in Bedford that changed his life for everBorn in 1995 in Bedford, Tom Grennan found fame as a guest vocalist on Chase & Status’s 2016 track All Goes Wrong, which led to his inclusion on the BBC Sound of 2017 list. Known for his blend of soul, pop and indie rock, he released his debut album, Lighting Matches, in 2018 and has since had more than 1.5m album sales and 2.5bn streams. His new album, Everywhere I Went Led Me to Where I Didn’t Want to Be, is out now. He tours from September.This was taken in my mum and dad’s first house in Bedford. It must have been Halloween but I’m not sure what kind of monster wears socks on his hands or a Tom and Jerry T-shirt. I look very happy but boisterous, too – that graze on my face was probably because I’d fallen off my bike. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago ‘Are you asking for my help to be gay?’: what 40 years as a psychoanalyst has taught me about sex and desire

A married man’s hidden bisexual life; a PhD student’s sideline in sex work; a nun’s fear of pregnancy – over my long career, all have been laid bare in the intimate space of my consulting roomTo be human is to be uncertain, conflicted, divided, and yet we grow up in a world that tells us we should feel whole, certain of our sexual desires. Encouraged to see love through the starry-eyed cliches of social media and celebrity news, we’re diverted from asking ourselves the awkward questions: what is my desire? Why is my sexual self as it is?Psychoanalysis, too, has its own predictable narratives, but when done properly, it does not provide ready answers. Instead it offers a place where two people can be ruthlessly honest, think together, find meaning together. This work can change our understanding of ourselves, and in doing so change our lives. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Sam Thompson declares 'love' to star as he sets up 'first date'

The Hits Radio presenter hoped to impress singer Tom Grennan as he tested his first date questions

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61 h. ago AD FEATURE: Six live shows coming up in the north west that are selling fast

Don't miss out on tickets for Tom Grennan, The Lathums, JLS and more

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63 h. ago 'Our sex life is good but I can't compete with the memory of his perfect wife'

JUST JANE: Today our agony aunt Jane O'Gorman is dealing with a new issue from a Daily Star reader who feels her new lover expects too much of her

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3 d. ago Love Is Blind UK fans get 'bad feeling' about Wigan star as 'something is off'

Love Is Blind UK fans have been left divided over one season 2 couple after a 'telling comment'.

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3 d. ago Love Is Blind UK fans have 'bad feeling' about season 2 couple after 'telling comment'

Love Is Blind UK season 2 is underway, with the cracks already starting to show for some couples on the Netflix series.

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3 d. ago New Look's 'elevated' cardigan in eight colours looks a 'lot more expensive' than its £30 price tag

"Lovely, elevated, classic cardigan for winter. This feels lovely quality and looks great- I’m really pleased with it for the price"

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4 d. ago Eamonn Holmes gushes over 'unconditional love' who 'changed him' after marriage split

GB News host Eamonn Holmes said while he feels "unconditional" love towards his female companion, his disability has got in the way of their relationship

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5 d. ago Britain's new 'Wild West': This seaside resort was loved by families...but now three historic hotels shut to house migrants are stoking a feeling of unease

Walking down Bournemouth's idyllic Meyrick Road there is a palpable feeling of tension, unease, and discontent. The area is preparing for its first anti-migrant protest of the weekend.

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8 d. ago Roman Kemp makes sad admission over his ‘Billy No Mates’ ex Spandau Ballet star dad Martin

BBC One Show star Roman Kemp revealed on a podcast with Tom Grennan that his dad thinks of his wife, son and daughter as his best friends

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1 week ago Chris Hughes reveals wholesome way he finally admitted his feelings to JoJo Siwa

Love Island star Chris Hughes was initially 'confused' about his feelings for JoJo Siwa, but soon figured out a way to tell her during his trip to the US for her birthday

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1 week ago My keloid scar makes beach outings an ordeal. How can I care less about it?

You don’t need to love your scar to feel confident – but you can retrain your brain to care about it lessHi Ugly,I’ve had a keloid scar in the middle of my chest since my teen years, when I had acne. (I’m now in my mid-forties.) It started off small, but is now about 5cm long, 1cm high and a few millimeters raised off my skin. It sometimes itches or feels tight and painful, but otherwise is just an unattractive inconvenience.Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work doneHow should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection?I want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Continue reading...

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1 week ago My scar makes beach outings an ordeal. How can I care less about it?

You don’t need to love your scar to feel confident – but you can retrain your brain to care about it lessHi Ugly,I’ve had a keloid scar in the middle of my chest since my teen years, when I had acne. (I’m now in my mid-forties.) It started off small, but is now about 5cm long, 1cm high and a few millimeters raised off my skin. It sometimes itches or feels tight and painful, but otherwise is just an unattractive inconvenience.Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work doneHow should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection?I want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tom Grennan says Paul Mescal didn’t remember him after pair hung out at Glastonbury

Tom Grennan has revealed that Paul Mescal forgot who he was, despite the pair hanging out for “a couple of hours” at Glastonbury.

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1 week ago Love Island's Yasmin devastated as she announces death after 'bad feeling'

Love Island star Yasmin Pettet has announced the death of her beloved cat Miaow Miaow, who she had for 11 years and was diagnosed with cancer while she was in the villa

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1 week ago Make your home as clean as a hotel with minimal effort using simple five

We all love that fresh feeling when we walk into a hotel room - and it's easy to recreate it at home with a few simple tricks

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1 week ago Roman Kemp admits 'it's a horrible, horrible thing' as he comes to family realisation

TV and radio presenter Roman Kemp has revealed the advice that his family gave him when he was younger as he talked about "fake friends" with podcast co-host Tom Grennan

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1 week ago Love Island host Maya Jama shares true feelings over Shakira and Harry reunion

Love Island 2025's Harry was surprised to hear what host Maya Jama really thought of him and Shakira reuniting and making it to the final after recent comments on the series

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1 week ago Major issue Prince Harry faced sees Princess Charlotte's parents use 'intelligent' strategy

Prjsonce William and Kate Middleton have an 'intelligent' plan to help Princess Charlotte avoid feeling 'overlooked and purposeless' and it involves her love of football

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