All news by author: Lydia Veljanovski

Pirola, a new Covid strain is currently spiking in the UK, is cause for concern. Experts explain how serious it is, what the symptoms are and if there could be a return to restrictions

There's Something About Miriam aired in 2004 and the insensitive reality dating show was nothing short of a complete disaster after the so-called 'twist' was uncovered

A disease that usually affects dogs has been found in humans in the UK and it can lead to serious health complications, here is all you need to know

A disease that was prevalent in the medieval period is responsible for a rise in hospital admissions, but what are the symptoms and how do you avoid getting it?

As Bruce Willis' wife shares how 'hard' the actor's diagnosis with frontotemporal dementia has been on their family, an expert explains what you can do to support a loved one suffering from the rare condition

From accusations of sabotage to dough covered in hair and dirt, there is never a dull moment in the Great British Bake Off tent

What all The Great British Bake Off winners have done since from army training and working in a nuclear power plant to incredible culinary careers and baking for royalty

Hit BBC show Strictly Come Dancing is almost as famous for its rumoured 'curse' as well as the action on the dance floor - here we take a look at the couples who split after finding love with their pro partner

Strictly Come Dancing has sparked many relationships, marriages, and even children, so let's take a look at the real life couples still together after meeting on the show

Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK but there are some early warning signs everyone needs to be aware of and should get checked out as soon as possible

From battles with police to barrels full of mystery drugs and no water, food or shelter, we take a look back at 10 festivals that have gone very wrong, with some not returning

Laura Gallacher, 36, met her husband Russell Brand when she 19 and was reportedly warned off him by her father Bernard Gallacher. Now, she does the lion share of all the parenting to their two children

Neighbours is back after being cancelled last year but it isn't the first soap to have been axed from our screens - a look at our favourites and what happened to the stars

From a fight on their wedding night to a killer tiger roaming free at the ceremony, Russell Brand and Katy Perry's marriage was rocky from the offset.

The Royle Family, the classic sitcom centred round the a TV-loving family, is 25 years old this year - so we look back at the hit show that made household names of its stars

The programme is the prized possession of ex-West Ham player Peter Grotier, who got the Brazilian to sign it after playing in a match against him in New York in 1970

As Wayne Rooney became one of the greatest footballers of his generation for both Man Utd and England, his partner Coleen transformed into a titan of the fashion world

Rachel Stevens is back working with her S Club pals as they prepare for a 15-date reunion tour - and says their bandmate who died in April is at the front of their thoughts

Billy McFarland claims that Drake would be his dream headliner as he relaunches Fyre Festival II after leaving prison

The Exorcist is an iconic horror movie, admired by critics and fans half a century later - though not everyone was a fan at the time, and many tried to have it banned

If you know someone who is selfless, brave, inspiring or courageous, there is still time to nominate them - here are some of those who have been put forward this year

As Britons react to the death of BBC news presenter George Alagiah, check out our guide to what to check for, the symptoms to monitor, and when to seek out your doctor

Holly H has an eye-popping 400 million likes on her hilarious videos and has collaborations with stars including Selena Gomez, Charli XCX, and Ant and Dec

For space-tight Brits, miniature breeds have been winning our hearts and they are rapidly starting to catch up on dogs'm status as 'man's best friend'

Much like the real things, they've been the scene of drama, comedy and heartache - so we are taking a tour round the actual locations of some of the most well-known hostelries in the country