Inside A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton's life from Scottish roots, sad divorce and ongoing health battle

The amount holidaymakers spend at airports before they fly off has soared, a survey has revealed. With Scots getting ready to fly off to summer sun destinations there has been a surge in airport spending. In research by Holiday Extras, it was found that British holidaymakers are spending 37% more during their time at airports than they did in 2022.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor The Palm Springs International ShortFest has announced the juried and audience award winners for its 2024 edition, which took place June 18-24. Over $25,000 in cash prizes and five Academy Award-qualifying honors were presented to the winning films, which included Esteban Pedraza’s “Bogotá Story” and Jadwiga Kowalska’s animated film “The Car That Came Back from the Sea.” See a full list of winners below.

After weeks of uncertainty, the UK is finally set to sizzle in temperatures forecasted to soar beyond 30°C over the coming days, encouraging many of us to venture outdoors and soak up the eagerly anticipated great British Summer sun. After a miserable start to June, the Met Office anticipates a significant rise in mercury levels from Sunday evening lasting until approximately Thursday.

A Place in the Sun star Ben Hillman once had something of a holiday from hell after suffering a gruesome injury while traveling with his family in France.The TV presenter, who works alongside the likes of Laura Hamilton and Scarlette Douglas on the hit Channel 4 show, spent the first few days of the summer 2022 trip getting medical treatment after badly injuring himself at a water park. Sporting a bandaged hand and a plate of hospital grub in the shot, he wrote: "Not the French cuisine I had in mind for the first day of our family holiday!".

A Place in the Sun presenter Laura Hamilton found herself in quite the predicament when property seekers Bob and Vida gave a resounding no to a house on the Peloponnese Coast during a recent episode.The duo, who were on the hunt for their dream retirement spot in Greece with a healthy £410,000 budget, immediately rejected a contemporary home priced at £436,271. Vida was quick to voice her disapproval due to its proximity to a busy road, calling it "awful" from the get-go.

A seemingly insignificant first-half moment from Kieran Tierney showed how lessons had been learned from the Germany debacle.

Naman Ramachandran Vertigo Releasing has acquired “Your Monster,” the debut feature from writer-director Caroline Lindy, from Bankside Films. The film blends romantic musical elements with comedy-horror and stars Melissa Barrera (“Scream,” “Abigail”), Meghann Fahy (“The White Lotus”), Tommy Dewey (“Casual”), Kayla Foster (“Call Jane”) and Edmund Donovan (“Civil War”). The story centers on Laura (Barrera), an actress who, after battling illness and a breakup, returns to her childhood home.

Fiona Bruce is one of the most well-kept faces on the TV. But perhaps less well known is her close connections to her Scottish roots. The BBC Antiques Roadshow host can trace her family back to a small fishing village, Hopeman, in the north east of Scotland and she's previously told the BBC that she's always 'felt Scottish' as a result.

Brian Cox has claimed the SNP has "backed off" from promoting Scottish independence during the general election campaign.

This Morning's Ben Shephard has given his fans a sneak peek into his luxurious home in South-West London.The 49 year old ITV host shares the lavish Richmond property with his wife, interior designer Annie Shephard, and their two sons, Sam, 18, and Jack, 15.The couple, who have been together since 1995 and tied the knot in 2004, spent a year renovating their dream house before moving in back in 2016.The property is estimated to be worth an impressive £4 million. It's rare to get an insight into Ben's family life with his wife Annie and rarely-seen teen sons, Sam and Jack.

Ivana Knoll, famously known as the 'world's sexiest football fan', has touched down in Germany, ready to set pulses racing at Euro 2024.The Croatian beauty and super fan, who turned heads with her sizzling looks during the Qatar World Cup, is already in Berlin, gearing up for the tournament's opening match between Germany and Scotland on Friday. At 31, Ivana flaunted her enviable physique post-gym session in her hotel, although she cheekily griped about the subpar gym facilities while snapping some sultry shots for her Instagram followers.

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it's time to dust off those chequered blankets and fire up the barbecues for some splendid summer gatherings - and what's a feast without a sweet finale?

Wizz Air have been ranked the worst airline for UK flight delays despite a surge in fares, an investigation has found.

The soundtrack for the second half of Bridgerton‘s third season is filled to bursting with reimagined versions of iconic pop hits.

Footy fans heading to Munich to catch Euros can look forward to fine weather, but should take extra care to prevent sunburn.

Cloaked celebrities return to the legendary Scottish castle for a game of detection, backstabbing as The Traitors returns for a brand-new series.The second American season of the show will air on BBC Three next week - beginning on Wednesday 12 June. Alan Cumming will take Claudia Winkleman’s place as host and will welcome 22 contestants to compete in games and gruelling roundtables all in the hope of winning a cash prize. As it’s the US series, most of the celebrities won’t be well-known to a UK audience.

TV doctor Michael Mosley has been missing for three days, sparking a massive search operation and a flurry of theories about his sudden disappearance. The 67 year old This Morning star was enjoying a holiday on the Greek island of Symi in the Aegean Sea when he was reported missing on Wednesday, 5 June. Reports suggest that the TV doctor had gone for a hike on the picturesque island but alarm bells were raised when he didn't return home.

Described by The Times as the “most royal non-royal wedding of the year”, Hugh Grosvenor, one of Britain’s wealthiest men, is due to marry Olivia Henson today, Friday, 7 June, at Chester Cathedral in a spectacle reminiscent of a modern-day episode of Bridgerton.The 33 year old Duke of Westminster inherited his title - and the immense family fortune - when he was just 25 following the death of his father, the sixth Duke, in 2016. Hugh benefitted from the ancient rule of primogeniture, meaning that he took priority over his older sisters because he was the male heir. At the time of his succession, he inherited an estimated wealth of £9 billion and gained several new estates.

Each year, two solstices take place - the June solstice and the December solstice.

Selena Kuznikov After Brian Wallach was diagnosed with ALS at 37, he and his wife Sandra Abrevaya founded a nonprofit organization to provide support to others diagnosed with the nervous system disease. Their documentary, “For Love & Life: No Ordinary Campaign,” follows Wallach and Abrevaya’s journey to founding the nonprofit I AM ALS, which seeks to empower and mobilize patients, engage with policy-makers, and offer vital resources for people impacted by ALS. The two, who also served as executive producers on the film, spoke at a panel about their journey creating the film.