Symptoms of '100-day' whooping cough in kids and adults you should look out for

Naman Ramachandran David Leland, the British writer, director and actor whose credits include “Wish You Were Here,” “The Borgias” and more, died on Dec. 24, according to his agents Casarotto Ramsay & Associates. He was 82.

Nearly 40 years after it topped the UK Christmas pop chart and made millions of pounds for charity, Band Aid’s charity anthem has come under fresh fire for its lyrics, which critics say perpetuate racist and patronising stereotypes of African people.

Christmas may have landed right at start of the week this year but if you've turned on the TV and jumped to ITV, you may be wondering what the day is and if you have completely skipped over Christmas as some of the network's best-loved shows continue to air.

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.

As we wave goodbye to another trip around the sun, it's time to dive into the olfactory journey that defined the past twelve months for shoppers and beauty enthusiasts alike. Whether you loved the cosy allure of amber or to awaken your senses with zesty bursts of citrus, 2023 unfolded as a year brimming with aromatic surprises tailored to every mood and vibe.

Wham! have secured the Christmas 2023 number one single with Last Christmas, having missed out on the title for 39 years. The pop duo, comprised of the late George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, landed the top UK chart spots for their first and second albums and also found success with a number of hits – including Last Christmas in December 1984.

Love Island stars Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Culculoglu are gearing up for an incredibly exciting 2024, as they celebrate Christmas and the new year together, happier than ever. Months after the pair, who won last year's summer edition of the ITV2 reality TV show, underwent some rocky times in their relationship, they seem thrilled for what's next. The loved-up couple are planning to take a few months off work travelling around the world together, as well as focusing on some amazing new career opportunities along the way.

A health warning has been issued amid a 'concerning rise' in cases of Shigella, a gut infection that is 'very infectious'.

Mhairi Black has warned the Conservatives "should not be let off the hook" over a PPE scandal after the party claimed Michelle Mone was no longer a member.

Sitting down for a candlelit dinner in all their festive finery, the stars of Married At First Sight UK have certainly pulled out all the stops for our exclusive OK! Christmas shoot. Couples Paul Liba, 26, and Tasha Jay, 25, and Jordan Gayle, 26, and Erica Roberts, also 26, look a million dollars as they prepare to strike a pose for the camera. Getting into the festive mood, loved-up Paul and Tasha share a cheeky kiss as he pours lashings of gravy onto his plate.

Olly Alexander has said shares his hopes to “fly the flag for the country in the gayest way possible” when he performs as the UK’s entry at Eurovision 2024.The Years & Years singer will represent the country next year in Malmö, Sweden – the hometown of this year’s winner Loreen – as revealed during the Strictly Come Dancing final this weekend.He will succeed the UK’s previous contestant Mae Muller, who finished second to last in the 2023 competition.The artist previously shared on social media that it was “very difficult to keep quiet”, but that he has “wanted to do this for a long time.”In a statement released Saturday (December 16), the ‘King’ singer vowed to “fly the flag for the UK in the gayest way possible” and “put on an unforgettable performance”.While details about the song currently remain under wraps, Alexander has confirmed that it was co-written by Danny L Harle, who has produced Dua Lipa‘s new song ‘Houdini‘ alongside Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker.“It’s gonna be electronic, something you can dance to,” Alexander told the BBC. “But I can’t say much more than that.“I just can’t wait to get out there and meet the fans and everyone else taking part,” he added.

Martin Lewis has issued a warning over vulnerable customers being targeted by malicious scammers.

One of the best things about the Christmas period is not all the gifts you'll receive, but the Boxing Day sales.

MEO Kalorama has been announced, with LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack and Sam Smith leading the bill.The upcoming edition of the festival will see the event return to Lisbon over the summer and will be held at the usual Parque da Bela Vista site between August 29, 30 and 31.Now, before the third instalment kicks off, the festival organisers have announced the first run of acts set to perform – including massive names from across the electronic, indie, pop and rock scenes.Leading the way on the initial line-up for 2024 is LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack and Sam Smith, who are all set to headline the event.From there, The Smile – an art-rock/post-punk project with Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead – are also set to perform during the three-day stint, as are hip-hop/electronica act Jungle and electronic duo Overmono.A variety of UK-based indie acts will be making their debut at the Lisbon festival too, including Yard Act and 2023 cover stars English Teacher. Other acts include this year’s Mercury Prize winners Ezra Collective, as well as Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service.

Cases of a highly contagious disease known as the '100-day cough' are spreading rapidly across the nation - and our map shows the hardest hit areas.

Nella Rose was back on TV screens days after leaving the jungle after pulling out of her first post-I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here interview. During Monday night's (December 4) instalment of jungle action, hosts Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly headed into camp to reveal the results of the latest 'vote to save'.

Rita Ora opted for a bold look as she headed to the British Fashion Awards 2023 with a prosthetic 'dinosaur spine'.The Masked Singer judge, 33, stunned as she stepped out on the carpet with her husband Taika Waititi in a long backless black ballgown that revealed a silver chromatic spine.The star shared that that she had teamed up with Primark to work on the look, which aimed to raise money for charity.The Hot Right Now hitmaker announced on Instagram that she would be selling 500 replicas of the dress worn to the event to raise funds for breast cancer. Talking about her look from last year's award ceremony, which included aquatic face prosthetics, she said: “We are going to the British Fashion Awards 2023.

Amanda Holden was among the famous faces at the 2023 Fashion Awards, with the Britain's Got Talent judge arriving on the red carpet alongside her eldest daughter, Lexi Hughes. The 52 year old, who recently suffered a wardrobe malfunction, put on a stylish display with Lexi, 17, at the star-studded event on Monday, 4 December, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Mum-of-two Amanda, who shares Lexi and Hollie, 10, with husband Chris Hughes, sported an incredible black mini dress which featured lace detailing and a corset-style top.

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If you haven’t already, December 1 is the perfect time to snuggle up on the sofa and put your go-to Christmas film on, and one of our all-time favourites has to be The Holiday. Aside from all the festive feel-good vibes, there’s another reason we can’t get enough of rewatching Nancy Meyer’s 2006 Christmas romcom year after year – Cameron Diaz’s outfits.