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The grieving widow of a dad who died of Covid after being turned away from hospital three times is demanding answers as a probe into the virus outbreak begins. Lee James Dodds was just 32 when he passed away in 2021 and his wife, Charmaine, hopes the Scottish Covid Inquiry will uncover why people like her husband lost their lives.

Online retailer eBay has launched a surprise deal on all of its Dyson products, slashing hundreds of pounds off for shoppers this bank holiday weekend. It's a chance for shoppers to pay one of the lowest prices yet, including on the viral Airwrap Multi-styler.

Covid seems to be making a return engagement on Broadway, even if in a limited capacity compared to the post-shutdown era of 2021 and 2022. Both Josh Groban and, now, Annaleigh Ashford, the two lead performers in the massive hit Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, have tested positive for Covid and missed performances.

From the moment doctors removed the tubes and wires from his tiny body, Georgia Hoad knew she had just minutes left with her son.

Covid cases - and hospitalisations - are on the rise earlier than expected this year, according to one of Greater Manchester's leading GPs.

Three new strains of Covid have been identified, two of which are in the UK, and health experts are warning that case numbers are increasing again. It was revealed yesterday by the UK Health Secretary Agency (UKHSA) that the number of people in the UK with the virus was 10.8 per 100,000, in the week running up to August 14.

People in the UK are being urged to look out for some key Covid symptoms as a mutated strain arrives in the UK. The new strain, called BA.2.86, or 'Pirola', has already been identified in a number of different countries according to the UK Health Secretary Agency (UKHSA).

A mum spent years being misdiagnosed while a devastating condition left her feeling ‘locked in her body’ and unable to speak.

Holidaymakers in the UK have been warned of an outbreak of norovirus at a popular resort after several families fell ill. Guests staying at Butlins in Skegness have complained that their stays have been ‘ruined’ after being struck by the illness.

What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — August 4thWhat to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — August 11The docuseries follows Fatih Terim, one of the most important soccer players in Turkey. The series follows his career and the moment when he became a coach.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director With the long “Elvis” awards season behind him, Austin Butler is gearing up for two major upcoming releases: Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part 2” and the Apple TV+ miniseries “Masters of the Air.” The latter comes from executive producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks and serves as the third installment in their long-running World War II saga that also includes the acclaimed “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific.” In a recent interview with The Times of London, Butler revealed that he nabbed a starring role in “Masters of the Air” after Hanks grew concerned about his mental health on “Elvis.” According to Butler, Hanks told him: “You have immersed yourself so deeply in ‘Elvis’ that, for your mental health, it would be wise to go straight into something else. If you just jump off the train, you might have emotional whiplash… and, you know, I’ve got this thing I’m producing.'” Butler said “Elvis” forced him “to go to the very edge of what is possible, and not every experience will be like that.

A new Netflix documentary about the life and career of cycling legend Mark Cavendish has left viewers in tears.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch reportedly kept their neighbours awake all night after enjoying a boozy karaoke party with pals as they holidayed at Quinta do Lago on the Algarve in Portugal.The pair are said to have hosted their friends for a raucous pool party, which saw them belting out their favourite tunes, including some of the hits from the Norwegian band A-ha, who are legendary for their cult hit, Take On Me. A source told the Mirror: “The music was so loud everyone in the street could hear it – and several came out to see what was going on.” Former footballer Peter, 42, is said to have given it his all as he took his turn on the karaoke, with the source adding: “You could hear him screaming his lungs out.They were playing all the classics, like A-ha’s Take on Me.

Wheel of Fortune will be looking a little different when the upcoming Teacher’s Week airs in October for the show’s 40th season.

If you live in the Northeast, you're probably well aware that it looks like a dystopian war zone outside. Wildfire smoke blowing in from Canada has created dangerously bad air quality in New York, New Jersey and surrounding areas. Aside from staying inside, shutting all doors and windows and wearing filtration masks when necessary, you can help keep your home air quality at a safer level by investing in an air purifier.Air purifiers act as filtration systems using a HEPA filter that can combat everything from viruses and airborne particles and bacteria, to allergens, pollen and other air pollutants throughout the home, the classroom, dorm room and other important spaces.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh Produce Media, the podcast company behind series such as Jon Hamm-fronted The Big Lie, is launching a new dystopian sci-fi series starring Helen Hunt, Beau Bridges and Julia Rehwald.

long summer of unstructured time. Sure, there’s nothing quite like the magic of those carefree months and the family vacations that come along with them, but let’s be honest, by the end of August or certainly the beginning of September, most of us could use a return to structure.Transitions aren’t always easy, though.

Health officials have announced that the number of people to receive the Covid-19 booster jab in the autumn will be reduced.

Scientists in the UK have started work on developing vaccines against a new pandemic caused by an unknown "Disease X".

People who are hoping to watch some of the biggest films of the summer illegally online without forking out for a cinema ticket could be putting their security at risk.

Netflix has a Spy Kids reboot in the works and the first look was just released!

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A 'healthy' mum who was told she had a rare form of leukaemia then tragically died on the same day. Teaching assistant Liz Taylor had been suffering with migraines and blurred vision before she was told the news.

A ‘healthy’ mother died on the same day she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

An urgent health warning has been issued amid an outbreak of measles.

Angelique Jackson Nathalie Emmanuel is the latest star to join the voice cast of the immersive animated series “Ghosts of Ruin.” The announcement that the “Game of Thrones” and “Fast and Furious” franchise costar would bring her voice talents to the new series was made during the “Ghosts of Ruin” Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday. “Literally, I’m emailing the agents right now in this panel,” executive producer Michael Ramey quipped, underscoring just how “real time” the news had developed. In May, Variety exclusively announced that Rosario Dawson and Tony Revolori had joined the cast of the animated series, which follows a group of gamers as they compete in the first-ever neural reality battle royale game, named “Ruin.” However, a malicious virus appears and transforms their utopia into hell.

Frankie Bridge will join the cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story for her West End debut.The Saturdays singer, 34, will step in to play Lauren in the supernatural thriller from August until the end of its run on September 17. Loose Women star Frankie will replace One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush, who said: “I am truly gutted that my time in 2:22 A Ghost Story has come to an unexpected and early end. “I came down with a virus in June and have not been able to bring my body back to a baseline.

An iconic seabird colony on the Isle of May has suffered a devastating wipe out due to avian flu, it has emerged.

Jessel Taank might be brand new to the Real Housewives of New York City franchise, but she’s already doing damage control.

Joe Leydon Film Critic The stunt work was sensationally spectacular and Tom Cruise did much dauntless derring-do. But some may forget that when the “Mission: Impossible” series first began in 1996, there were heated arguments about the franchise’s big screen debut. Some critics were positively incensed that the heroic lead character in the popular 1966-1973 TV series that inspired the film had been reconstituted in Brian De Palma’s big-screen reboot as a treacherous turncoat.