I love my boys more than life itself, but I’ve been so full of despair

This week, mother Olga Freeman appeared in court charged with the murder of her disabled son Dylan.  The ten-year-old she shared with her ex-husband and celebrity photographer Dean Freeman was, a neighbour said, autistic, used a wheelchair and unable to speak. Neighbours said Freeman had been struggling to care for the severely disabled boy during … Read more

Coleen Rooney hits back at speculation she’s pregnant saying ‘I’ve just put weight on’

‘I’ve just put weight on!’: Coleen Rooney denies she’s pregnant after hitting the beach in a swimsuit as she shares sweet snap enjoying wine with mum Colette during Barbados break By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 08:59 BST, 4 August 2020 | Updated: 09:00 BST, 4 August 2020 Coleen Rooney has hit back at speculation … Read more

MANZOOR MOGHAL: I’ve lost count of the times I’ve spoken to my community about Covid

For anyone who’s paid attention to Britain’s South Asian community and its response to the Covid crisis, Thursday’s dramatic announcement of new restrictions in northern England will have come as no surprise. The areas affected, including Blackburn, Oldham, Bradford and Manchester, have large populations with roots in the Indian subcontinent. And while West Yorkshire Tory … Read more

‘I’ve considered all the risks,’ Joan chuckled. ‘If you die, Piers, you die’

Monday, July 13 I’ve decamped to St Tropez for the summer to recharge after the extraordinary frenzy of the first six months of 2020 (has it really only been HALF A YEAR?). A Times columnist joked recently that I must be ‘getting very fat’ with all the Ministers that I was ‘having for breakfast’ on … Read more

Post Malone debuts SECOND skull tattoo and reveals he’s recording the ‘best album I’ve ever made’

Six-time Grammy nominee Post Malone debuted a new collection of tattoos on the left side of his shaved head including a spider, skull, and succubus via Facebook on Sunday. It’s only been a month since the 25-year-old singer-rapper unveiled a massive skull permanently branded on the right side of his noggin on top of all … Read more

Laurence Fox says: ‘I’ve been sexually molested by a famous woman. It can happen to anyone’

Laurence Fox says: ‘I’ve been sexually molested by a famous woman. It can happen to anyone’ in Twitter post that sends internet into overdrive Actor Laurence Fox tweets: ‘I’ve been sexually molested by a famous woman’  Addressing followers on Tuesday night, he added: ‘It can happen to anyone’ Replies are filled with jokes, including from … Read more

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Joanna Scanlan says always ask for what you want

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Joanna Scanlan says always ask for what you want Joanna Scanlan, 58, who lives in London, is best known for role in The Thick Of It  She was told she would be ill for the rest of her life, if she doesn’t go back to work She says … Read more

‘I’ve survived!’ Author Michael Rosen, 74, leaves hospital after three month battle with coronavirus

‘I’ve survived!’ Author Michael Rosen, 74, leaves hospital after three month battle with coronavirus as wife shares photo showing him back home Award-winning poet and children’s author was taken into intensive care in March Mr Rosen spent 47 days in intensive care before finally returning home yesterday He charted his battle with Covid -19 on Twitter … Read more

The first Glastonbury I’ve missed for decades!

Usually by this stage in June I’m obsessively checking the ten-day forecast for Glastonbury. Will it be another ghastly mudfest or will we all be smiling seraphically in the sunshine? This week, hundreds of thousands of us were meant to be heading off to the 50th anniversary of the festival. For me, a proud Glasto … Read more