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After Donald Trump made a controversial claim, former Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry, who was a child with polio, has publicly expressed her opinions.

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Following her polio-related childhood battle, celebrated baker Dame Mary Berry has revealed she won’t be drawn into debates about Donald Trump’s contentious vaccine remarks, but that she will be.

Trump made an unsupported claim earlier this year that autism is related to paracetamol use, which was later refuted by international medical organizations and professionals.

However, Trump’s powerful position allows for such assertions to quickly spread and have real-world repercussions despite lacking any factual support.

Medical professionals and influential political figures from around the world quickly refuted Trump’s claims about vaccines.

During an ITV appearance, Labour’s Health Secretary Wes Streeting declared: “I trust doctors over President Trump, frankly, on this. I’ve just got to be really clear about this: there is no evidence to link the use of paracetamol by pregnant women to autism in their children. None.

“So I would just say to people watching: don’t pay any attention whatsoever to what Donald Trump says about medicine. In fact, don’t take even take my word for it, as a politician – listen to British doctors, British scientists, the [National Health Service].”

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The 90-year-old former Bake Off judge told Radio Times Magazine, “I am totally aware of what he]Donald Trump] said when discussing her position on vaccinations. Although I’m not getting involved, I’ll definitely receive all the vaccinations that are offered to me.

Mary, who left Bake Off in 2016, has openly discussed how she spent an extended hospital stay after learning she had polio when she was just 13-years-old.

Mary and her family were the subject of an ordeal that Mary described in her 2013 autobiography.

She responded, “I just couldn’t understand why Mum wasn’t coming in to comfort me and give me a cuddle.” They must have found it to be very upsetting.

However, the effects extended far beyond the parents’ inability to embrace her, with polio causing her spine to curve and leaving her with a weaker and less powerful arm and hand.

Despite what occurred, Mary says she was fortunate. She said: “I only had it on my left side and I’ve got a funny left hand. Everybody thinks I’ve got arthritis.

“I roll my pastry and have no other issues whatsoever, despite the fact that I look a little funny.” I mean, I wasn’t as good at sports as I was, but I was taken very lightly. I’m grateful”.

The polio jab was introduced in the UK in the 1950s and forms part of what the NHS describes as the “routine childhood vaccination schedule”.

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Mary’s support for getting her annual jabs comes after the NHS urges parents to get their kids vaccinated against the flu this half-term as doctors warn of rising cases. Duncan Barton, the country’s chief nursing officer, expressed his concern about the spread of the flu this year, particularly among young people who might have the potential to transmit it to their older relatives.

He expressed concern that the flu has become more prevalent in children this year and has already struck us. Flu can spread like wildfire throughout schools and cause serious illness in kids.

“Vaccination is the best way to protect your child from serious illness because the virus changes every year,” says the company. “We’re making it easier than ever for kids to get the vaccine close to home or at school.”

Minister of health Stephen Kinnock also emphasized the value of adults getting vaccines to protect themselves and others, saying, “I’ve just had the flu shot myself because I know how much it can make.”

In other news, Mary Berry is set to grace our screens once again in the first episode of ‘Mary at 90: A Lifetime of Cooking’, airing tonight at 7.30pm on BBC Two.

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Timothy West, who passed away last year, shared his thoughts on how to cope with his beloved wife Prunella Scales’ vascular dementia and when he first became aware of something was wrong.

Prunella Scales’s devoted husband Timothy West gave a moving interview about his wife’s dementia in an episode of Piers Morgan ’s Life Stories, which has resurfaced in the wake of the actress’s tragic death today (October 28).

Acting great Timothy, who died last November aged 90, said on the ITV show: “The sad thing is that you just watch the gradual disappearance of the person that you knew and loved and were very close to.

When you start thinking about the past and think, “Oh, what a shame she can’t do that anymore, or you can’t talk about this anymore,” you become aware. Then it’s depressing. Not many people rushed to hire her as soon as the story spread.

Prunella and Timothy, who were diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2013, continued to discuss her condition openly for more than ten years, most recently on their television travel series Great Canal Journeys and in West’s 2023 memoir Pru and Me.

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However, Timothy said on Life Stories in 2015, “It shocked everyone that it developed so slowly and mercifully. Pru was a part of a play that was performed at Greenwich in London. I pondered the statement, “I can see her thinking, not that Pru has forgotten her lines or is not saying her lines properly.”

She never delayed her responses, saying, “She never delayed my responses, but it was just the opposite of what she had always been, being completely self-centered, and then thinking, “Am I going to manage this?” And I was aware that something was amiss. But I didn’t fully grasp what it was until I did.

In order to assist others, the couple made an appearance. Timothy remarked, “It would be dishonest to not do it.” “Suffer people are aware of the condition,” the question being asked, “why don’t they mention this?”

I made my choice, I said. I simply thought it was dishonest, stupid, and unfair to not mention it and keep people informed of it.

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He once said, “The hardest part is communication, because of your sense of loss.” We might have attended a concert, play, or movie, but there isn’t much we can say about it because Pru will recall it in a somewhat hazy manner.

She would have enjoyed the evening, and she might have inquired about the acting. But she can’t discuss what the play is saying. Pru should find it to be very uncomfortable, in my opinion. Of course, it frustrates me.

After Timothy’s first marriage ended, the couple met in the play She Died Young, and they got married in 1963. Timothy remarked on how significant she had been to his life, saying, “Yes, she has. We are always very happy to see each other because we spend a lot of our lives apart.

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He continued, “My divorce had just come through from my first marriage and I seized the moment as we were driving up to Cambridge.” At a red light, I was driving and realized, “yes, we could do it right away, really.” Will you marry me, I just asked. And the answer was “yes.”

On various levels, we were loved and respected by one another, including our general perceptions of life and how we thought and valued things. I cherished her family. We simply assumed it would work, which it has.

He even bought her clothes, explaining: “I love shopping for ladies’ garments. I am very interested in ladies’ fashion. Pru does not find it weird.”

Pru continued, “Timothy is just a lovely person.” He continues to challenge, charm, and inspire me.

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The TV personality Steve Bartlett is best known for his appearances on Dragons’ Den and his popular podcast Diary of a CEO, in which he interviews famous people and business owners.

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Steven Bartlett has gained notoriety over the years thanks to his successful business career as well as guest appearances on TV and podcasts. The actor is credited with being one of Dragons’ Den’s frontmen and Diary of a CEO.

The businessman has manage to earn an impressive net worth over the years which made him eligible to join the BBC show back in 2022.

Sara Davies, Deborah Meaden, Peter Jones, and Touker Suleyman, all of whom are millionaires, are also regulars, and the 33-year-old has also been a Dragon. Steven has managed to make an impressive £71 million from his various business ventures, earning an impressive sum of money.

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Steven’s early work included founding Social Chain, a social media marketing firm that was then accused of plagiarising posts. Additionally, it was reported that he exaggerated the firm’s worth, claiming that he had purchased it for less than a third of the company’s value after he left and that the company had actually merged with a German company for less than a third of it.

Steven then founded the media outlet Flight Story, which produces his well-known podcast Diary of a CEO. According to a press release from Bartlett, Steven.com, the holding company for his ventures, has been valued at $425 million (£320 million).

Following the venture capital firms Slow Ventures and Apeiron Investment, which received eight-figure investments, the company is now in receipt. Steven.com will also include Steven’s other businesses, FlightCast, FlightFund, and FlightStory.

FlightStory produces his Diary of a CEO podcast and is also behind Davina McCall’s Begin Again show. Steven has interviewed plenty of well-known names on his podcast including the likes of Simon Cowell, Boris Johnson and Richard Branson.

This year’s iHeart Radio podcast awards included the Best International Podcast. After purchasing acupuncture-like ear-shaped beads that falsely claimed to treat ME or chronic fatigue syndrome, Steven was landed in hot water on Dragons’ Den.

The BBC removed the seeds from the episode in response to complaints, stating that there was no intended use for ME as a cure.

On Dragons’ Den, Steven and other millionaires each use their money to buy new businesses. Crafter’s Companion was founded by Sarah Davies, who is also the owner and creator of it, for a reported £37 million.

Deborah Meaden joined the Den in 2003 as a full-time investor. She has a £50 million net worth.

Peter Jones, who first joined the show in its first season, is the richest and longest-serving Dragon. He is extremely wealthy at $500 million.

After launching his fashion line, Touker Suleyman made millions in 2015. He then returned to the Den. He has earned £200 million over the course of his impressive career.

Before he married Ayda Field and Kerry tied the knot with Brian McFadden, Kerry Katona has admitted to having an intimate moment with well-known singer Robbie Williams years ago.

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Kerry Katona surprised fans during her London live show when she revealed she had once shared a kiss with pop superstar Robbie Williams.

The singer, 45, made the saucy confession while performing at one of the stops on her UK tour with her close friend Katie Price, 47. While speaking to the audience at London’s Clapham Grand, Kerry admitted she had locked lips with the former Take That singer when she was “younger”.

A source told The Sun : “Kerry was having some banter with an audience member last night and he asked who was the most famous person she kissed.

She made it clear that it was Robbie Williams! She claimed that it was “when she was young” before he married Ayda Field, Robbie’s wife and mother of his children. Everyone yelled out a confession!

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Kerry rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the chart-topping girl group Atomic Kitten. Ever since she became a household name Kerry’s relationships have been under the spotlight, including her marriage to boyband star Brian McFadden, which ended in 2004.

Meanwhile, Robbie Williams was linked to a number of high-profile women in his early years, including girlband star Nicole Appleton. He settled down with Ayda Field in 2010 and the couple now share four children.

Kerry is currently in a happy relationship with personal trainer Paolo Margaglione, 33. She has received some criticism for their age gap and considering having a baby with Paolo at her age, but a source recently told The Mirror : “Kerry doesn’t care what other people think. She’s always been strong-willed and she’s always followed her heart.

She won’t be offended by a few negative remarks made by jealous trolls, she said. She has the right to choose whether or not to have a baby with Paolo and feels the right time. She will do so, come what may.

Molly, 24, Lilly, 22, and Heidi, 18, Mark Croft, 17, and DJ, 11, all of whom passed away in 2019; they are the parents of her late husband, George Kay.

Paolo also has two older-than-heroic daughters. Seeing her boyfriend in “dad mode” has boosted her desire to start a family, according to those close to Kerry.

According to the source, “Kerry has seen it with her own eyes,” Paolo is simply perfect and wonderful father material. After Kerry’s split from fiancee Ryan Mahoney in November, the couple first met on Celebs Go Dating earlier this year.

They have since gone from strength to strength. Kerry recently praised how well their blended family is doing, saying, “I did have a day with Paolo and the kids – my lot and his two girls – which was lovely.

It’s wonderful to have young people around again because of how much I enjoy spending time with his girls. Our families have seamlessly merged, and everything is perfect.

After requesting a border crossing, B.C. star Anita Rani and her father, Bal Singh Nazran, were mistaken for refugee in Mexico.

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BBC’s Anita Rani and her father, Bal Singh Nazran, were mistaken for refugees during their stint on the new Celebrity Race Across The World series after they were filming in a hotel in Mexico.

Anita’s father Bal recalled the moment when hotel staff thought they were refugees because they kept asking where the border was. Bal, who is from Bradford, said: “We were filming in a hotel in Mexico and the owners thought we were refugees.”

We kept asking where the border was, he continued, noting that it was obvious that we were trying to reach the next location. At night, we inquired at the hotel and inquired about the border. They translated on their mobile phones and remained inquisitive about our need for sanctuary because they did not speak English.

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We were enquiring about border security, and here we are, these brown people with ambiguous cultural makeup who live in Central America. Additionally, dad and his first ever backpackers [hostel] were staying there while they were all playing pool, which was a great experience. They were merely inking one another.

“They were like 16 or 17-year-olds from all over the world and I was like “Now dad. You are going to see people smoking weed.” He was like, “as long as I don’t get high!”‘

As well as Anita and her dad, the show is also starring actor Dylan Llewellyn and his mum Jackie, presenter Tyler West and EastEnders actress Molly Rainford, as well as radio host Roman Kemp and his sister, singer Harley Moon.

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In six thrilling one-hour episodes of Celebrity Race Across the World, contestants travel to the Caribbean and the Pacific coast of Central America.

Roman Kemp’s sister, Harley Moon said that filming the show ‘absolutely changed’ her relationship with her brother. She said: “We are a really close family but when you are a close family it does not mean that me and my siblings are best mates. Like, you meet up at your mum and dad’s place and take the dogs out and make each other a cup of tea and do the small talk.”

When we arrived home, our parents first requested, “Please tell us. You joined, did you? They were extremely concerned for us. It was wonderful to spend the time with each other to truly understand one another.

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Roman, 32, described how he overcame his depression last year and found the race to be “a good anxiety test.” He stated, “The race itself was hell, but it’s probably the best thing I’ve ever done on television!”

I used to watch it and recall that a contestant was crying, but I guess that’s me. According to the pair, “whose parents are Wham’s Shirlie Holliman and Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp,” she said, “she didn’t much sympathy for Roman’s anxiety issues.

The 36-year-old singer-songwriter confessed to Radio Times that Ro would be talking about his worries and that I could not recall what he was saying. Otherwise, I would sleep. However, as the race progressed, I developed a better sense of his perspective, and we first became friends.

A customer was impressed by the store’s fleece-lined thermal top, which was described as “soft” and “cosy” in winter clothing.

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Primark has impressed shoppers with a new £6 thermal top that is both ‘soft’ and ‘thick’. The budget retailer is often a go-to for customers seeking wardrobe staples, thanks to its reputation for selling affordable clothing and accessories.

The latest standout from the store is a £6 fleece-lined thermal top that impressed a shopper looking to update her wardrobe basics. Posting on TikTok as @Fittingroomdiaries0, shared a video showcasing Primark’s £6 thermal tops in her local store, where she spotted grey, black, brown, blue, and burgundy colour options.

She wrote: “The most softest thick basics.” Her caption added: “Only £6 too! Need to stock up on these for winter,” and the video quickly went viral. To date, it has racked up 150k views and almost 1k likes.

Need, a fan said. and the customer responded, “Right brown & grey are my favorites. Another fan commented, “Burgundy looks nice.” Someone else said, “Need someone to try these one, pls!” Another video, which tried on the tops in a variety of colors, was shared by @fittingroomdiaries0 as a response. The shopper said, “They’re super soft too,” in her caption.

There was more praise from commenters, as one previous customer said: “I have these. They keep you cosy.” When someone else replied: “Need,” @fittingroomdiaries0 added: “You do they’re so comfy.” However, a less pleased buyer claimed: “I got a few mine have gone bobbly after washing tho.” Another customer replied: “Same was so disappointing as they are so warm.”

Shoppers interested in the tops can find them online or in their local Primark store. Primark describes the clothing as a ‘cosy long-sleeve top with a fitted shape, crew neck and a curved hem.’ There are 10 colours to choose from, including pink, white, blue, dark blue, chocolate, and more.

The full product description says: “Made from a comfy fabric in a grey marl shade, it’s perfect for layering or wearing solo. The fitted silhouette hugs gently, while the crew neckline keeps things classic. A subtle curved hem adds shape and interest to the design, making it easy to tuck in or leave out. Whether you’re relaxing at home or heading out, this top brings warmth and versatility to your everyday wardrobe.”

The retailer offers more thermal options online that customers can select for click and collect, depending on stock availability. For those shopping for vests, there’s a £5 Thermal Pointelle Knit Vest in ivory or black, or for those shopping for long-sleeve tops, there’s a £7 Pointelle Thermal Top. The product description for the vest says: “Add a practical piece to your winter wardrobe with this thermal pointelle knit vest.

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This sleeveless top has a “warming base layer” that can easily be added to other tops and T-shirts. It also has thermal properties that aim to increase warmth in chilly temperatures. A round neck, thick shoulder straps, and a straight hem complete the vest top, which features a pointelle knit design for an intriguing look with textured detailing. For the ultimate experience, wear thermal bottoms alongside.

Keep cozy and stylish this winter with our Pointelle thermal top, according to the product description. When the temperatures drop, it will provide some welcome warmth beneath jumpers and tops thanks to long sleeves, a round neckline, and a classic fit.