Horrifying reason not to taste snow that's 'invisible to the naked eye'

Spencer Matthews, star of Made in Chelsea, has bravely opened up about his struggle with alcohol, admitting he "could have died". Speaking on his podcast with wife Vogue Williams, the former I'm A Celebrity star confessed that his "excessive daily drinking" was putting his relationship at risk. He told Vogue: "It's not like I just fancied giving up drinking.

Adam Thomas has said he's 'still not over it' as he revisited a TV moment from 2023 that he's described as his 'career highlight'. At the start of last year, the actor reprised the role of Donte Charles in the reboot of Waterloo Road.

Vogue Williams has been making the most of her time in snowy Scotland as she and husband Spencer Matthews could be seen taking a dip in a freezing cold lake on New Year's Eve. Model Vogue, 38, and ex-Made in Chelsea star Spencer, 35, have spent the festive period with their three young children -Theodore, five, Gigi, three, and Otto, 19 months - at their sprawling Scottish family estate, Glen Affric.The family's trip has consisted of cosy family outings, lots of gym sessions and "very chilled" time altogether, as well as freezing cold lake plunges - something that Vogue isn't as keen on as her husband is. Taking to Instagram, the mum-of-three shared a string of clips of her getting into a freezing lake alongside Spencer and a pal.

Celebrating the start of a new year can be a bittersweet time, with Christmas decorations coming down and resolutions to stick to. But Jane McDonald, the nation’s cruising queen, admits that she couldn’t be more excited for 2024 – particularly with her upcoming touring plans. Jane, 60, tells OK! that she’ll be celebrating New Year’s Eve by embracing her Scottish roots.

Claudia Winkleman has said she originally declined to present hit reality show The Traitors to prioritise her family life.

Claudia Winkleman has made an admission about her position on The Traitors as she prepares to ditch the sequins for a black cloak once more. The reality show became a runaway hit last year and is set to return for a second series next month (January).

The Met Office has discussed the possibility of an arctic blast hitting the UK, with the potential for a 15-day "snow bomb". Forecasters have said that weather maps have shown unsettled conditions will continue across the UK deep into the New Year, the Mirror reports.

The father of a teenage boy who was slammed to the ground by a police officer has blasted a decision not to prosecute the cop involved.

The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.

The Met Office has predicted that the UK will get a White Christmas this year - but not for many.

Dame Esther Rantzen says if her lung cancer does not improve with treatment, she is considering the option of assisted dying.

It's set to be a wet but somewhat mild week across Greater Manchester as we head towards Christmas. While there's a slim chance of snow falling in our area next week, it's the most northern parts of the UK that are more likely to get a dusting.

A Scots police officer has been convicted of stripping a woman and sexually assaulting her after she returned from a night-out with pals.

People in Scotland may wake up to snow on Christmas morning and the run-up to the big day, according to data from weather forecasters.

A vile rapist has been caged after repeatedly sexually abusing a little girl when she was as young as four.

The Scottish Government must not prolong the legal battle following a defeat over Holyrood’s gender reform laws, former SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has warned.

Thousands of older people living in Scotland are being urged to contact a dedicated national advice service to get help claiming Pension Credit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Advice Direct Scotland is urging pensioners across the country not to miss out on the £3,900 annual income boost and additional cost of living payments worth £599.

An investigation into how a senior SNP minister racked up an £11,000 data roaming bill on an official iPad is expected to publish its initial findings next month.

It's set to be another cold start to the week in Greater Manchester - with Met Office snow and ice warnings remaining in place until lunchtime today.

The heartbroken mum of little Scots girl diagnosed with blood cancer has sent a message of hope to others battling the cruel disease.