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This common brain cancer is often diagnosed at around 55-years-old and there are a long list of symptoms to look out for

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Best-selling author Sophie Kinsella tragically died at just 55 after she was diagnosed with a form of aggressive brain cancer that has a number of concerning symptoms to be aware of.

Kinsella was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain tumor more common in older adults, at the end of 2022. The NHS stated that this particular form of brain cancer “is the most common and most malignant primary brain tumour.”

It continued: “Glioblastoma multiforme usually spreads quickly to other parts of the brain. For this reason, these tumours are difficult to treat. It is not uncommon for them to recur after initial treatment.”

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The Shopaholic book series creator, whose real name is Madeleine Sophie Wickham, announced she had been diagnosed with cancer in April 2024. She also announced then that she had been receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

According to Brain Tumour Research, glioblastoma is the most commonly diagnosed high-grade brain tumour in adults, with a short average survival rate of between 12 and 18 months, with limited treatment available.

Symptoms often begin abruptly and seizures are also relatively common for this cancer. The NHS states that symptoms include:

• headaches
• seizures (fits)
• persistently feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting) and drowsiness
• mental or behavioural changes, such as memory problems or changes in personality
• progressive weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
• vision or speech problems

Tumors in specific areas can cause more unusual symptoms. Frontal lobe tumors can cause changes in mood and personality and asymmetrical weakness and seizures causing jerking.

Temporal lobe tumors can cause déjà vu, odd tastes and smells as well as dissociation and panic. Seizures may see patients looking vacant, chewing, swallowing or making hand movements. Memory and speech can also be affected.

Parietal Lobe Tumours can cause loss of sensation and or power on one side. Seizures may see people struggle to speak or understand

Cerebellar Tumours cause problems with balance and co-ordination, swallowing, double vision and weakness in the limbs.

Surgical removal remains the first port of call for treatment. However, this tumor looks very similar to normal brain tissue which makes it very difficult to completely remove.

Radiotherapy rarely cures glioblastoma, but studies show that it doubles the median survival of patients, compared to supportive care alone.

Ex-footballer Peter Crouch’s wife Abbey Clancy has opened up about their 20-year marriage and their four children, but admitted she is still trying to ‘train’ her husband

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Former England footballer Peter Crouch occasionally “walks out and slams the door” on Abbey Clancy during domestic rows, the model has disclosed.

The ex-Liverpool striker and his wife have been an item for two decades, first crossing paths in December 2005 at a nightclub in her hometown of Liverpool where Abbey was working.

The pair are parents to four youngsters – Sophia Ruby, 14, Liberty Rose, 10, Johnny, seven, and Jack, six. Despite their 20-year journey together, Abbey admitted she’s still “trying to train” her husband – though she acknowledges Peter is making progress.

In an interview with The Times, she revealed: “I’m trying to train Pete to be a but more emotionally intelligent as sometimes he’s like a baby.

“He’ll walk out and slam a door and ignore me for an hour but he’s getting better, and we are very solid as a unit. We like the same things, laugh at the same things. Ours is a happy house even after 20 years together,” reports Wales Online.

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Peter and Abbey exchanged vows at an 18th century church in Leicestershire back in June 2011. Abbey went on to reveal that she handles most of the culinary duties in the Crouch residence.

She explained that when she’s “too tired” to prepare meals or if she’s not around, Peter has just one trick up his sleeve in the kitchen.

Abbey shared: “Dinner is always cooked by me; I made these incredible dauphinoise potatoes with steak, mushrooms and green beans last night.

“If I’m too knackered or I’m out, Pete will either grab a takeaway or rustle up the only dish he ever makes, which is Daddy’s omelette – basically crammed with whatever’s lurking in the fridge.”

This follows Abbey leaving Peter gobsmacked after revealing a new addition to the household.

Discussing her daughter’s passion for animals, Abbey explained her decision to surprise Peter – despite his objections.

“My daughter, Liberty, all she wants to be is a mum,” Abbey revealed.

“She’s 10 and she still has all these silicone baby dolls that she dresses. She just loves anything baby, She’s just so loving.”

Abbey’s mum owns a miniature “teacup” Maltese called Bella, whom Liberty absolutely dotes on.

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“Lib was saying please, mommy, can I get a Bella?” Abbey recalled, “And I just thought, you know what? I’m going to get one.”

Peter jumped in to clarify that he’d been against welcoming another pet into their home.

He revealed: “The conversation went; ‘I’m thinking about getting this dog,’ I said ‘No, you’re not.'”

Peter admitted he felt his influence had completely evaporated. “I just couldn’t’ believe it,” he declared.

“We talk about losing the dressing room, right? I’ve lost the household.”

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s fake engagement announcement appeared in the Boston Globe as a marketing stunt for A24 psychological thriller The Drama, releasing in 2026

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Zendaya and Robert Pattinson have ramped up their promotional efforts for their upcoming film, ‘The Drama’.

The film’s brief synopsis reveals that the plot unfolds just days before a couple’s wedding, when their relationship is rocked after one partner uncovers disturbing truths about the other.

In a unique promotional stunt, a faux engagement announcement for the ‘blissful couple’ was featured in the Boston Globe alongside the newspaper’s romance advice column. The ad offered more insights into the film’s characters.

It read: “Mr and Mrs Roger Harwood of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announce the engagement of their daughter, Emma Harwood, to Charlie Thompson, son of Mr and Mrs Alan Thompson of London, England. Mr Harwood, a decorated military veteran, is proud to share this joyous news.

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“Miss Harwood is a 2013 graduate of Portside High School and a 2017 honours graduate of Boston University, where she earned her BA degree in English. She is currently employed at Mission Books.

“The future groom, Mr Thompson, was a 2004 graduate of Eaton College and went on to earn his PhD in Art History from Tufts University. He serves as the Director of Cambridge Art Museum. The couple will wed on April 3, 2026.”

Just days following publication, the identical image was unveiled as the official film poster. The snapshot captures a raw, slightly grainy moment between the duo as Zendaya’s character flaunts her engagement ring.

Whilst The Drama is scheduled to hit American cinemas from 3rd April 2026, British film fans are still awaiting confirmation on when they’ll get their chance to watch it.

Borgli crafted the script, with Midsommar’s Ari Aster taking on production duties via his Square Peg production company. His breakthrough film Dream Scenario, which dropped in 2023, starred the unpredictable Nicolas Cage as college lecturer Paul Matthews, who inexplicably begins appearing in strangers’ dreams.

“I was writing it at the beginning of 2020, at the same time as there was a global pandemic ramping up, which felt uncanny and strange because I was writing about a dream pandemic,” the director revealed to GQ.

“I was thinking about massive cultural response to a phenomenon, and here it was, happening at the same time, in a very physical way.”

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Off-screen, Spider-Man co-stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are believed to have become engaged last year. The pair are anticipated to tie the knot in an intimate ceremony, with her stylist dropping hints about potential wedding arrangements in recent months.

Speculation around their engagement intensified after Zendaya was photographed sporting a diamond ring at January’s Golden Globes. While the Euphoria actress and 29 year old Tom haven’t publicly confirmed their engagement, those in their inner circle have.

In the meantime, Pattinson has recently welcomed a baby girl into the world with his fiancée Suki Waterhouse.

This winter, we’re all on the hunt for the perfect pair of walking boots that can survive the wet and cold weather ahead – and this pair is proving a favourite among shoppers

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Although not confirmed, it appears that Princess Charlotte wore a pair of Dubarry of Ireland walking boots in recent photos of her embracing the outdoors, adopting a style reminiscent of her mother’s go-to country look. The pair looked to be these Waterford Country Boots, in a versatile and stylish brown shade, which are a hit with shoppers.

Hailed as “perfect” for walking in winter, these could be the waterproof Chelsea boots you need for hikes or dog walks in the elements this year, with a Royal-inspired style.

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Touted as having all the performance and technology of the brand’s iconic country boot collection, combined with the smart style of women’s Chelsea boots. The Dubarry Waterford shoes are waterproof and breathable, featuring a GORE-TEX Product Technology lining to keep your toes warm and dry as you explore the outdoors.

These boots also boast a duo compound PU and rubber sole, which provides durable comfort and shock absorbency, ensuring you can rely on them to keep you steady on any terrain. These shoes are constructed from leather uppers, which feature a DryFast-DrySoft water-resistant finish.

The boots’ neat, elasticated panelled sides ensure a snug and secure fit, suitable for any foot and ankle size, allowing you to enjoy top-tier comfort wherever you walk.

Whether you pair them with jeans, winter-ready knitwear, thermal leggings like those Princess Charlotte opted for, or a quilted jacket that the Royals love, these boots promise both practicality and style.

Available in sizes EU 36 to 42, these boots come in a wide range of versatile shades, including various brown hues or black, depending on your aesthetic. These boots retail for £229.

Shoppers who have picked up a pair can’t stop singing their praises, as one 5-star reviewer raves: “Comfortable, stylish and so well made, I am delighted with my boots. They look great with slim-fit jeans as well as a skirt. I wear them in the fields and on trips to town. Very comfortable right from day one and quick to relax for ease of getting on and off. I have bought several items from Dubarry, it’s my go-to place for country wear, my favourite store.”

Further praise comes from this buyer who beams: “Great boots, perfect for walking the dog. Initially very tight to get on and off. Very comfortable.”

Another shopper says: “The Waterford are the most comfortable pair of boots that I own. They are perfect in every way. One needs a shoe horn, though! That’s why shoe horns exist, for form-fitting footwear. These boots will be a constant companion for years to come!”

While a fourth enthuses: “Comfortable right out of the box. Stable sole in the winter. Style is nice enough to wear to work. Good investment.”

And this buyer notes: “I love my new ankle boots. They’re like slippers. Very comfortable.”

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden left her co-star stunned as she reflected on her wedding anniversary with husband Chris Hughes

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Amanda Holden celebrates her 17th wedding anniversary with husband Chris Hughes today – but there is no sign of romance. Returning to the airwaves on Wednesday, the Heart Radio host revealed how a humorous blunder occurred on what should be a day of love and appreciation.

Kicking off the show, alongside co-presenter Jamie Theakston, the 54-year-old gushed: “It’s my wedding anniversary today, 17 years ago we got married today at four o’clock.

“And I really wanted it to snow so I had a snow effects company who came to make it snow.

“And Father Christmas popped in with some reindeers because Lexi [their eldest daughter] was nearly three, and oh my gosh it feels like yesterday.”

When Jamie asked if they celebrate such occasions, Amanda confessed the couple typically don’t bother with grand gestures.

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“We’re a bit rubbish at it, no, we sort of go, ‘Happy anniversary darling’ and I mean, I woke up this morning to one of the dogs having a poo,” she shared.

Jamie quipped back: “Oh that’s nice, is that what it is for 17 years?”

“It’s actually furniture,” Amanda responded, revealing she had already looked up the traditional anniversary gift list.

She added: “I can’t see what else to get Chris, but what I was going to say was, I cleaned everything and bleached everything, but I left the dog poo wrapped up in kitchen roll on the side!

“I was meant to put it in a bin bag and then put it in the bin before I go into the car.

“So I’ve had to text Chris, ‘Happy anniversary, I’ve accidentally left dog poo on the side for you’. Oh my God, poor Chris,” she confessed.

Later in the programme, the Britain’s Got Talent judge shared her husband’s response with listeners.

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“He said, ‘I love you too’, he sent me a picture [of it] this morning,” she revealed.

Amanda and Chris have been an item for over two decades and are parents to two daughters; Lexi, 19, and Hollie, 13.

The couple first crossed paths in Los Angeles in 2003, before saying their vows five years later at St Margaret’s Church in Somerset.

Chris is Amanda’s second spouse, following her marriage to Les Dennis. The ex-couple were hitched from 1995 to 2003, but split after Amanda had an affair with Neil Morrissey.

In a previous interview with HELLO! Magazine, Amanda opened up about her second marriage, saying: “Chris is very funny and errs on the side of lightness. We can make jokes out of any situation throughout the best and darkest times of our lives.

Paralympian swimming star Ellie Simmonds lifts the lid on who she wants to win Strictly this year – and reflects on her own ‘life-changing’ appearance in 2022 with Nikita Kuzmin

Paralympian Ellie Simmonds OBE, 31, says there’s one person and one person only that she wants to see lifting the Strictly glitterball as the final of the BBC show looms.

The swimming star, who appeared on the sequin-filled show in 2022 alongside pro partner Nikita Kuzmin, exclusively tells the Mirror, “I’m rooting for Karen Carney – that’s who I’m getting all my mates to vote for at weekends! She’s just incredible.”

“She’s a top sportswoman, which is obviously close to my heart – and to make that transition from football to dancing look so easy… What she’s doing with Carlos [Gu] is phenomenal. I’d love to see her lift that glitterball.”

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But Ellie, 31, is also rooting for her old dance partner Nikita, she says – who last weekend survived the dreaded dance-off with his partner this year, theatre star Amber Davies.

“Of course, I can’t forget Nikita, he’s doing brilliantly with Amber. We haven’t really stayed in touch since the show, he’s super busy, but he was the best partner – and I follow his journey avidly on social media!”

As for her own trailblazing appearance on the show, which saw Ellie reach week 7, before being eliminated after losing in the dance-off to EastEnders ’ Molly Rainford, she says it was ‘life-changing’.

“It was amazing and it meant so much to me. Strictly is just incredible for representation and educating people on disabilities. What blind comedian Chris McCausland did last year was phenomenal. He, and Dianne Buswell, showed millions of viewers that people – disabled or otherwise – can do whatever they put their minds to. They may have to adapt things to do it – but the sky’s the limit.”

And Ellie feels immensely proud to have the platform to speak openly about disability, and raise awareness. “I feel so privileged – and to do it alongside brilliant people, like comedian Rosie Jones, Sophie Morgan…

“Hopefully we can help children and their parents out there – let them know they’re not alone – and that their child with a disability is going to be OK.”

Meanwhile, Ellie tells us, she’s been busy working alongside the charity Dog’s Trust, who she’s been a Celebrity Ambassador for since July of this year.

She says, “I’ve seen the amazing work they do, and visited their dog’s rehoming centre in Harefield. I was at their Christmas carol service last week. They do amazing work.”

She is supporting a campaign about the Happy Place Index, based on research carried out by the charity Dogs Trust, with 5,000 owners up and down the country, on what makes people’s dogs happy and content.

“We all know dogs become such a huge part of the family – and they can be so therapeutic when you’re going through tough times..

“So it’s about making sure they’re OK. The research has found that dogs have been left on their own for a long time, up to 5 hours which is making them anxious – they say 4 hours is best. There’s lots of tips and tricks on how to decrease their dog’s anxiety when they’re on their own. “

And Ellie is starting her own fostering journey in the New year, she says. “I’ve just moved house, I was renting and have bought my own place so I couldn’t do anything before the move.

“You can adopt or foster – and that could be a week, a month – it gets them away from kennels and used to living in a loving home.”

Before that, it’s Christmas with the family – but the sporting star is feeling a tad unprepared. “ I’m a disaster, I’ve done no Christmas shopping and I only put my tree up last night! But I am starting to feel festive, and I’ll be spending the day up in Birmingham with my family.

“I can’t wait. Then next year hopefully I’ll be welcoming a little four-legged friend home for cuddles!

For more on Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, see www.dogstrust.org.uk.