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Gemma Atkinson recently revealed on her Just As Well, The Women’s Health Podcast that her daughter was experiencing loss of awareness and zoning out

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Gemma Atkinson has shared further details on her daughter Mia’s ‘scary’ epilepsy diagnosis after she started suffering from absence seizures. The TV presenter and former actress has two children with Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez. Mia is their eldest, and has a younger brother called Thiago.

She recently revealed on her Just As Well, The Women’s Health Podcast that her daughter was experiencing loss of awareness and zoning out. As a result she is now receiving treatment for epilepsy. Epilepsy is a condition where your brain is affected and causes seizures. It is incurable but treatment is offered to help manage it.

One type of seizure is an absence seizure, where you lose awareness of what’s going on around you.

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In a new Instagram Story, Gemma revealed the timeline of her daughter’s health problems. She said: “Morning everyone, Just jumping on to address the recent headlines regarding Mia.

“I was recording an episode of my podcast last month and in a relaxed environment with mates i mentioned her health during a topic we were discussing.

“To put this into context, Mia’s diagnosis was something we dealt with privately almost 18 months ago. This isn’t recent and I’m pleased to say she’s now absolutely fine. She’s thriving and doing everything in life she wants to do.”

She added: “The amount of support and kind messages I’ve received from people has been really lovely, but I don’t want to mislead people into thinking this is our current situation. 18 months ago it was a scary time and to any other families who have been through or are currently going through similar I truly understand how you feel.

“There is light at the end of the tunnel though. Many children grow out of absence seizures, just like Mia has & they can live a very normal life, so stay positive, thanks again for your kind words.”

It comes after Gemma said on the podcast that Mia had ‘absence seizures’ which have ‘gotten so much better’ after a year.

Gemma added that she went down a research “rabbit hole” when she heard the diagnosis. “When I was told that I was like, ‘right I need to research, research, research’ and I went down a rabbit hole.”

A doctor recommended putting Mia on a keto diet. Gemma explained: “The keto diet was designed for patients with epilepsy because it re-wires their brain function. The doctor told me, ‘If you can get her on a keto diet, it could help with brain function’.

“The improvement that we’ve had, I mean we’re constantly monitoring but the last six months she’s had none, touch wood.”

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On her Just As Well, The Women’s Health podcast, Gemma Atkinson recently revealed that her daughter was losing awareness and binge-out.

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Gemma Atkinson has shared further details on her daughter Mia’s ‘scary’ epilepsy diagnosis after she started suffering from absence seizures. The TV presenter and former actress has two children with Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez. Mia is their eldest, and has a younger brother called Thiago.

She recently revealed that her daughter was zoning out and losing awareness on her Just As Well, The Women’s Health Podcast. She is now receiving epilepsy treatment as a result. Your brain is affected and having seizures, according to epilepsy. Although it is incurable, a course of treatment is available to manage it.

An absence seizure, in which you lose sight of what is happening around you, is one type of seizure.

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In a new Instagram Story, Gemma revealed the timeline of her daughter’s health problems. She said: “Morning everyone, Just jumping on to address the recent headlines regarding Mia.

“Last month as I was recording an episode of my podcast, I mentioned her health while talking about a subject.

“Mia’s diagnosis was something we handled privately almost 18 months ago,” to put it in perspective. She’s not recently, but I’m happy to report that she’s doing just fine. She is flourishing and accomplishing all of her goals in life.

She continued, “I’ve received a lot of support and kind messages from people, but I don’t want to mislead people into thinking this is our current situation. I fully understand how you feel and any other families who have gone through or are currently going through similar things 18 months ago.

However, “There is hope at the other end of the tunnel.” Stay positive, as many children can develop seizures without having them, just like Mia has. Thank you once more for your kind words.

It comes after Gemma claimed on the podcast that Mia had “absence seizures,” which have since improved significantly.

Gemma continued, “When she learned the diagnosis, she went down a research rabbit hole.” When I was told, “Um, I need to research, research, research,” I went down the rabbit hole.

Mia’s doctor suggested trying a ketogenic diet. Epilepsy patients were specifically given the keto diet because it rewires their brains, Gemma said. The doctor advised me that putting her on a ketogenic diet might improve brain function.

“The improvement that we’ve had, I mean, we’re constantly monitoring, but she’s had nothing for the past six months,” she said.

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Stacey Solomon has issued an emotional statement following the attack on a synagogue in Manchester today that has left two people dead. Police have classed the car attack and stabbing as a terrorism incident.

Five people were injured in the attack and two people were killed. The suspected attacker was shot dead by officers. Greater Manchester Police initially declared the attack a major incident.

However, the Met’s Head of Counter Terrorism Policing, Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor, later confirmed it was being treated as terrorist-related and that two other people had been arrested. A cordon has been placed around the Heaton Park synagogue, where armed police, paramedics, a bomb disposal unit and the fire service remain on scene.

In a post on social media, Stacey said: “It is heartbreaking to hear of the attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur. My thoughts & prayers are with everyone effected.

“I’m also thinking of anyone right now who feels scared for themselves & their loved ones just because of who they are. Being Jewish feels scary & that is heartbreaking.

“It goes without saying, although I’ve said this before, My thoughts are also with the innocent people in Gaza. Being proudly Jewish & being against the horrific attack today does not cancel the other.

“I realise no matter what I say. Someone somewhere won’t like it. But all I really have to say is that none of this is ok.”

Police have confirmed three members of the public who were attacked remain in a “serious” condition in hospital. The Prince and Princess of Wales are among those who have expressed their condolences.

“Our thoughts are with the victims and the families of the terrible attack at Heaton Park Synagogue. The fact that this tragedy occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more shocking,” the royal’s statement said.

“We are thinking of the entire community as well as the emergency responders who attended this terrible incident.” King Charles has issued a statement following the attack at Heaton Park synagogue.

He said: “My wife and I have been deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the horrific attack in Manchester, especially on such a significant day for the Jewish community.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this appalling incident and we greatly appreciate the swift actions of the emergency services.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will chair an emergency Cobra meeting. He said the attack is “absolutely shocking” and his thoughts are with those affected.

Starmer added: “I’m on my way back to London. When I arrive, I will chair an emergency Cobra meeting. I’m already able to say that additional police assets are being deployed to synagogues across the country, and we will do everything to keep our Jewish community safe.”

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A body language expert noted that there are differences between Nicole Kidman’s and her husband’s divorce from Tom Cruise in 2001 and her split from Keith Urban.

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Nicole Kidman was pictured jumping for joy as she left her attorney’s office when Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman divorced in 2001.

When she broke the news of her divorce from Keith Urban, she cut a different figure in 2025. After three months of living apart, Nicole, 58, discovered that she had filed divorce papers against her 57-year-old husband, a country singer from New Zealand. Keith allegedly broke up with them and left their Nashville home without a trace.

According to sources, the breakdown was “inevitable,” and initially appeared to be peaceful and untangled. Recently, new allegations have emerged that Nicole, who has daughters Faith and Faith together and Keith, was “blindsided” by the development.

Just a day after the breakdown of their marriage came to light, the Australian actress was photographed on a walk with her sister, Antonia, in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday. In photos obtained by Mail Online, Nicole was seen sporting grey and black active wear while donning a cap and sunglasses, as she appeared to “take control and action”, body language expert Judi James told the Mirror.

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This is radically different from Nicole’s divorce from Tom Cruise. The actress was photographed leaping up in joy and happiness as she left her lawyer’s office after 11 years of the A-list couple’s union.

Judi compared Nicole’s “announcement” gestures to those in her divorce from Tom Cruise, which both appeared overdone, incongruent, and overtly dramatic. The actress also flung her head back in what appeared to be a rather naive attempt to appear very happy divorcee while her hands were spread out in what appeared to be body language of relief and celebration.

“But her mouth was open and her eyes were forced shut, which appeared to be a pain response, similar to an open-mouthed look and an eye squint that might indicate agony rather than ecstasy. “

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The expert continued, “It made her ‘celebration’ appear to be a rather strange and lonely ritual, and it also lacked the quiet, PR-driven dignity that Hollywood is typically known for. “

Judi noted in examining the image of Nicole from her Wednesday outing with her sister that Nicole is “taking control” of her grief and that even though she may be “innocent” in everything, she has a plan for her retaliation. She stated, “Nicole’s present-day rituals after her split from Keith were revealed, do, however, appear to have some fundamental similarities. She has made herself very visible, but this time around, her sister appears to be sharing her thoughts with her.

She indicates that there are many thoughts to share, though. Her extremely upbeat hand gestures appear to be talking about the end of her marriage with some degree of surprise or disbelief rather than a whooping of joy and relief. “

However, she added that the actress has a plan for handling the divorce: “The sportswear and the way she’s striding out here seem to be an important message for Nicole to suggest she’s taking control and taking action rather than sitting indoors crying over a tub of Ben and Jerry’s,” but she went further. Her ‘celebratory’ pose post-Tom, where she spreads her arms out, appears passably similar, but here she has her hands in a palms-up reveal, which suggests she is looking into what transpired and what went wrong.

Antler’s new Discovery collection features a backpack/cabin case hybrid that’s both lightweight and roomy, and makes travel far easier

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For years, I’ve been loyal to my trusty four-wheel suitcase; it’s reliable, sturdy and easy to use. However, after seeing and testing out Antler’s new Discovery 45L Backpack, I’m officially converted.

Designed as a hybrid between a backpack and a cabin case, this clever new launch makes travelling easier, lighter and way more flexible. It’s the ideal purchase for those who want the space and size of a suitcase, without the hassle of wheeling one around.

Whether you’re running for your flight through the airport, hopping on a train or even just on your morning commute, this lightweight backpack is a game-changer.

It’s practical without feeling too bulky, sleek and smart-looking enough to carry around on a city break, and durable enough for an outdoorsy holiday. Essentially, it’s a bag that does it all, and I can see it becoming my go-to for everything from weekends away to long-haul travel.

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The backpack features fully adjustable straps and a supportive chest strap, ensuring the bag feels extra secure and helping even out the weight off your lower back. At £160, it’s on the pricier side for a backpack, but given that it essentially doubles up as a cabin suitcase and a backpack, I think the price is pretty fair.

Alongside the roomy interior (that opens up like a suitcase), it has a few clever extras, such as a large front pocket, quick-access side pockets, and hidden compartments for strap storage.

It’s fairly large, measuring 55 x 35 x 24 cm, which is the right size to fit the requirements of a paid cabin suitcase on airlines such as Jet2 and British Airways. However, it could easily work as a commuter backpack thanks to the padded laptop sleeve that fits extra-large laptops.

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Thanks to the water-repellent, durable fabric, this backpack feels made for adventure holidays and outdoorsy trips. I’ve got a visit to the New Forest and Lake District coming up, and I can already tell this bag will be perfect for it. However, I can also see myself ditching my suitcase for this backpack altogether, even on longer trips.

In August, I travelled to Indonesia and Singapore with just a small backpack and a cabin suitcase. The suitcase ended up being more of a hassle than help. The carpeted terminals in Singapore made dragging it around almost impossible, and with short layovers, I needed to move quickly, which the suitcase definitely slowed down.

Of course, there will be times when a backpack won’t always cut it, and for those who struggle to carry around weight or need extra back support, it may not be the right choice.

However, this new Antler backpack feels like the solution to my suitcase struggles: lightweight, practical, and made for those on the go.

If you’re after some more affordable alternatives, the Large Roadseeker Backpack from Samsonite, priced at £105, offers similar space to a suitcase and the hands-free movement of a backpack.

Channique Sterling-Brown is reportedly set to leave Coronation Street after three years of starring as lawyer Dee Dee Bailey on the world’s longest running TV soap

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Channique Sterling-Brown is reportedly set to leave Coronation Street. The actress, 28, has starred as lawyer Dee Dee Bailey on the world’s longest-running ITV soap since 2022, but is said to be bowing at out some point in the near future.

A source said: “Posters are up around the Corrie set behind the scenes, it is common knowledge that Channique is going, and cast have been informed,” reports The Express.

Prior to joining Coronation Street, Channique auditioned for the part of Naomi Waters on fellow ITV soap Emmerdale but but lost out to Karene Peter. She started her career by appearing in a host of short films and worked extensively in theatre across Manchester, where Coronation Street is filmed and set.

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The character has been involved in a number of dramatic storylines over the years, and in recent months, viewers have watched her enter motherhood after giving birth to daughter Laila, who she had villain Joel Deering. But it’s been a tricky time for Dee Dee as she had intended to give the little one up and let her brother James adopt her, although she went back and forth on that decision over several weeks.

If Channique is set to depart Weatherfield, she will follow in a long list of residents from the famous backstreet to depart for pastures now. On Wednesday, viewers were in tears as Jenny Connor, played by Sally Ann Matthews, left for Tenerife almost 40 years after her debut. Emotional scenes with former foster mother Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) played out, and her exit came just months after Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) jetted off for sunnier shores after years of drama.

Colson Smith was axed from his role as PC Craig Tinker, and was killed off in a storyline that saw him murdered in the line of duty.

Channique previously noted that she had loved getting the chance to step onto the world-famous cobbles but struggled initially with becoming well-known.

“I’m very grateful for my job at Coronation Street, but it’s a strange thing having a platform when it’s come out of nowhere. Suddenly you get a role on TV and it changes your life,” she said.

“I’m not a perfect person, I’m just a girl from Manchester, but I think it’s my responsibility to use this profile I’ve got through Coronation Street to help and care for others.

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“I feel grateful to be able to do that. These people might be on the other side of the world, but it’s about spreading the love.”

Fans of Dee Dee, the big-hearted lawyer, who came to the cobbles in 2022 as part of the Bailey clan – the first black family on the street – may feel these words have come straight from her mouth.

Like Dee-Dee, off-screen Channique is a committed Christian and was approached by Tearfund, a Christian charity that partners with churches in 50 of the world’s poorest countries, last year and invited to be an ambassador.

She said: “I loved the sound of a charity that was focussed on reaching people, teaching them, equipping them and empowering them. I loved the fact that it was through the church too.”

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITV X. *