Heart valve disease explained as hidden condition can be 'worse than cancer'

Addressing the nation for the first time as sovereign, this was Charles III’s first “King’s speech” – a form of carefully chosen words designed to bring reassurance and a sense of continuity to a grieving nation. What we ended up with was one of the most remarkably personal speeches to have ever been delivered by a reigning monarch.

The sun shone on an uncharacteristically quiet morning in Manchester city centre. It was a strange morning; the mood sombre, contemplative.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Hours after Queen Elizabeth II’s death at the age of 96 was announced on Thursday, Elton John — who enjoyed the closest relationship with the Royal Family of any music artist — paid tribute at his concert in Toronto. “We have the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth,” he said. “She was an inspiring person to be around — I’ve been around her and she was fantastic. She led the country though some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine care and warmth. “I’m almost 75 — she’s been with me all my life and I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore. But I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest, and she deserves it because she’s worked bloody hard,” he continued as the audience cheered.

Hard-Fi are set to play an intimate warm-up show later this month ahead of their big reunion gigs in Manchester and London.The Staines band announced earlier this year that they would reform for a ‘Stars Of CCTV’ anniversary gig in London, which sold out in 10 minutes.Now, Hard-Fi have quietly put tickets for an intimate warm-up gig on sale. The band will perform at Milton Keynes’ 150-capacity Craufurd Arms on September 29 – one day before they return to the stage in Manchester at the Neighbourhood Festival launch party.Tickets are priced at £34.50 and can be purchased from seetickets.com now.

Kimberly Hart-Simpson has pulled it out the bag again as she stunned in a gorgeous gold swimsuit that she bagged for just a fraction of the price. Her former Coronation Street co-star Paddy Bever (Max Turner) called her a 'thrift queen' as she showed off her latest charity shop purchase.

Roy Trakin British synthpop pioneer Howard Jones has signed with Jonathan Wolfson, joining a roster that includes Daryl Hall & John Oates, Loverboy and Fee Waybill’s The Tubes. “Being a proud Gen X-er, I was always a big fan,” said Wolfson. “Not only was Howard Jones a ubiquitous force on MTV, but his eternally optimistic songs have also passed the test of time.  His current live show is a celebration of his legacy, as well as the present, and things to come.” Jones, who was managed from the beginning of his career in the early ‘80s by U.K.-based David Stopps, parted ways “amicably” seven years ago to handle his career with wife Jan, but was introduced to Wolfson by his agent, Paradise Artists’ Rick Shoor, who invited the manager to see the artist’s June show at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles.

common cancer in men. Specifically, scientists warn that ultra-processed foods could increase the risk of colorectal cancer - also known as bowel cancer - in men by around 29 percent. Published in the BMJ (British Medical Journal), the study highlights the long-term health impact of consumption of this type of food and how it can increase someone's risk of one of the most prevalent cancers in the UK.

Every excess inch on your waistline could lead to an 11 percent increase in heart failure risk, a new study has warned.

Prince Charles would be "saddened" if Megan Markle's latest tell-all interview led to him losing his relationship with Prince Harry, sources claim. The Duchess of Sussex spoke openly about she and Harry's decision to step down from their role as senior royals in a new bombshell interview with US magazine The Cut - and claimed they were 'happy' to leave the UK.

Love Island star Amy Hart has revealed that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Sam Rason. The 30-year-old announced the happy news on Loose Women , where she was met with a celebratory cheer from hosts including Denise Welch and Kaye Adams . Amy had previously appeared on the ITV show to share her fertility struggles, which involved having her eggs frozen, the Manchester Evening News reports .

Amber Heard’s sister, Whitney Heard, has a message for MTV following Johnny Depp's appearance during Sunday night’s 2022 Video Music Awards. On Sunday, Whitney called the network out following the ceremony. “@MTV you’re disgusting and clearly desperate! I really hope that none of the people that made this call have daughters...#DVMAs #IStandWithAmberHeard,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories over an image of her sister superimposed on a graphic with the DVMAS hashtag and logo.  Whitney, who also appeared on the witness stand during Amber and Johnny’s six-week trial, has been vocal about supporting her sister following the verdict that ruled mostly in Johnny’s favor.

Baby on board! Love Island UK season 5 star Amy Hart is expecting her first child with boyfriend Sam Rason after going through a difficult fertility journey for years.

Researchers and scientists have discovered some of the main causes of a prematurely ageing brain.

Medics are warning about a hidden heart problem that can be worse than cancer if it's not treated in time. Heart valve disease occurs when one or more of your heart valves don’t work like they should, the British Heart Foundation says.

The most common heart disease symptoms have been published in a new review by the American Heart Association (AHA), which notes men and women often experience different signs.

A "heartbroken" pet owner has been forced to put her five dogs to sleep after being the first person in the UK to be diagnosed with a rare animal-borne disease.

Amber Heard has sacked her long-time attorney and hired a new legal team as she prepares to appeal the verdict in her defamation trial with Johnny Depp. Elaine Bredehoft, who represented Ms Heard in the six-week long trial, will step down.