Eris Covid variant symptoms and cases explained as scientists call for mask return

Meghan Markle will not want to return to the UK in the future and face curtseying to the Princess of Wales, a royal biographer has suggested. Andrew Morton, who collaborated with Diana, Princess of Wales on his 1992 book Diana: Her True Story, ruled out a move back from the US for Meghan and the Duke of Sussex.

New cases of the 'highly mutated' Pirola variant of Covid-19 have been detected in the UK, as numbers of those infected with the virus rise.

At Home With the Furys has become one of the UK's most-watched TV shows - and the only Netflix programme to make it into the top 50 most viewed in the same period. The series, starring boxer Tyson Fury and his family, became available on the streaming service on August 16.

The number of Covid cases in Scotland has risen, as fears continue to increase over the new Eris variant.

Medical experts have highlighted the most 'key' symptoms of the new Covid 'Pirola' variant as it spreads worldwide.

IMAGO Photograph of the Year.The iconic snapshot of the little prince, 5, slapping his hand over the Princess of Wales’ mouth at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant back in June 2022 is up for the award.Actually, several members of the royal family are spotted in nine of the 20 finalists’s photos.Another shot that is seen in the competition is Louis screaming when he plugged his ears as the late Queen Elizabeth looks on at the Jubilee bash.One photo was of the monarch — who died in September 2022 at the age of 96 — during her last public appearance.She was photographed at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Sept. 6, 2022, to welcome Liz Truss as the United Kingdom’s new prime minister.A separate snap was of the sovereign’s funeral at Westminster Abbey last year.

Paolo Nutini left Edinburgh punters delighted after he jumped on stage for an impromptu performance at a popular club.

Maya Jama and Stormzy were reportedly among those impacted by the recent air traffic control delays, after their private jet was grounded at a Greek airport following their romantic getaway. The pair recently rekindled their romance, with photos of them looking loved-up emerging during their holiday, following months of rumours. And although they may have been in high spirits during their holiday, it seemed it may not have come to a perfect end as they reportedly found themselves grounded on the runway for hours before being able to jet back to the UK.

From meeting inside Love Island's South African villa to living life on the Buckinghamshire farm, Jessie Wynter and Will Young have proved their relationship is one standing the test of time. Appearing loved up as ever, the smitten pair have caught up with OK! and revealed their plans to buy a home together as they settle into life in the UK. Chatting at We Are FSTVL, which was sponsored by clothing brand PrettyLittleThing, it's clear to see that Australian native Jessie has captured her British boyfriend's heart.

The SNP’s Patricia Gibson has tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament for MPs to debate the “devastating impact of continuing unfair pension treatment of 1950s-born WASPI women (Women Against State Pension Inequality). The North Ayrshire and Arran MP is also urging the UK Government to “respond promptly” to the findings from the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s (PHSO) report into the way the changes to the State Pension age were communicated.

Marks and Spencer fans have found a “lovely flattering fleece” that’s perfect to wear on chilly autumn days. The oversized jacket “receives lots of compliments” and is “very stylish”, costing “a fraction of the cost of similar branded items.”

Blur have shed insight into the cover for their latest album ‘The Ballad Of Darren’, as has the artist and the swimmer captured in the image.The Britpop legends shared the update on their social media pages yesterday (August 21), celebrating one month since their ninth studio album was released.With the Instagram post, the band’s frontman, Damon Albarn, and drummer Dave Rowntree both shared their interpretation behind the cover, and revealed how it has a connection to one of their 1995 live performances.The post began with a brief clip of someone holding the album out, before dropping it down to reveal that they are standing in the same spot where the now-famous image was taken – the Gourock Outdoor Pool in Glasgow.“The image selected for the album’s artwork is one shot by British photographer Martin Parr of a lone swimmer on a stormy day at the Gourock Lido, Scotland, captured in 2004,” the second slide reads, also incorporating a quote from the artist himself.“It was in the summer and you have the blue of the lido but there was the grey sky so familiar in Scotland,” Parr explained, revealing the inspiration behind the photograph. “I thought this was going to be a great backdrop.

Gabrielle will lead the line-up for this year’s Battersea Park In Concert series.The singer will close the three day event which kicks off this Saturday (August 26) and wraps up on Monday (August 26) at the London park.Also on the bill that day are MOBO award winning saxophonist Yolanda Brown and The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars.

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.

James Marsters, best known for his role as the spunky and punky vampire Spike in the beloved Nineties TV series Buffy The Vampire Slayer, has left fans pleasantly surprised by his unchanging looks.The California-born actor, now 60 years old, sported a familiar appearance during an interview on the KIIS FM's Kyle and Jackie O Show. Buffy The Vampire Slayer, a comedy-drama supernatural TV show that first aired in 1997, starred Sarah Michelle Gellar as a teenage vampire hunter.

A legal challenge against a UK Government decision to block Holyrood gender reforms will go ahead next month, it was confirmed today.

If summer’s leaving your skin feeling a little dull and dehydrated, we’ve got just the thing. Introducing the latest OK! Beauty Box subscription, which contains all you need to get your skin looking and feeling its best.This month’s Golden Hour Edit contains a whole skincare routine of hydrating heroes: a refreshing cleanser, soothing eye serum, must-have hyaluronic acid serum and radiance-boosting moisturiser. If that’s not enough, there’s also a pretty eight-piece eyeshadow palette of flattering sunset-inspired shades to nail the golden hour look.

Calvin Harris and Sam Smith have released a video for their new collaboration ‘Desire’.The track was released last month and peaked at Number Six on the Billboard US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. The song features a thumping beat with the anthemic chorus, “You are my desire, oh / And just the thought of you is keepin’ me awake / You take me higher, oh / Take me away”, fit for the dance floor.An accompanying video has since been released which features a group of drag racers driving around, while Smith sings and poses around a race car.

Dancing With the Stars fans can expect some big changes when season 32 premieres — but pro Britt Stewart has high hopes for the show’s next era.

Skindred are on course to achieve their first-ever UK Number One album.However, it is a close competition, and the band have revealed that they “feel like David and Goliath” in the race for the chart-topping spot.The bid for the peak position comes after the release of their eighth and latest studio album, ‘Smile’, which arrived last Friday (August 4) via Earache Records.On Wednesday (August 9), it was revealed that the LP is their most chart-friendly release to date, and on course to be their first Number One since they formed a quarter of a century ago. However, it is still too close to call, as by the mid-week mark, the band were in a neck-and-neck race with The Sherlocks’ ‘People Like Me and You’ album and Cian Ducrot’s debut album ‘Victory’ and only 500 units separated the three.Now, with the chart-topping album set to be officially announced later today (August 11), the band have revealed what it would mean to them to cinch the peak position.“We’ve been Number One for the past two days, and we’re just going to push like hell until Friday,” frontman Benji Webbe said on Tuesday (August 8) in a discussion with the Official Charts.