MILLIE Court has broken her silence on her split from boyfriend Liam Reardon, and said “I’ve got to start again” in a sad video.
The former Love Island winners shocked fans when they broke-up last month.
Today, Millie has opened up to fans in a heartbreaking new YouTube video.
The former Islander said: “We’re getting deep now. I feel like as you get older, it’s only natural that you start to feel like your time’s running out and I feel like, especially at my age now, I’m 28 now.
“And I have friends who are engaged. I have a friend who is married like my best friends who I’ve been friends with for you know nearly 10 years whatever only actually have one other friend who is single my sister though as well. It’s that situation you say like you feel like you’re behind.
“It’s that it’s like to think that other friends are at different stages in their life and like you’re at a completely different stage and you feel like you should be doing something.
“But honestly, like I this day and age now, kids are settling down a lot later in life. Like our parents, some of our parents, you know, got married and had kids by the age of 25.
“And like that was always my thing when I was younger.
“Make sure by 25 I want to be married. I want to have two kids. Like I wanted what my mom had.
“But now like there’s 30 year olds who are still living at home who you know housing prices are ridiculous. You have to stay at home longer to be able to save up and move out.
“And I just feel like don’t feel this pressure of being behind because life is a lot slower now. Like things it’s not how it was back then. It’s stupid. It honestly is.
Referring to her split from Liam, she sadly said: “I’ve got to start again. That’s absolutely fine. It is what it is. Just learn to not put too much pressure on yourself.
“Honestly, lit literally just live life because why should we sit there worrying about what life should be like when you’re like not enjoying what your life is like? Like go out there, have fun.
“Like look at the positives in everything. What to take from that is just don’t feel behind and stop comparing yourself to other people. “
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AT LEAST 16 children have died after taking cough syrup contaminated with a toxic industrial chemical.
The shocking deaths occurred in Madhya Pradesh, central India, in late August.
Tests conducted on October 2 confirmed the presence of diethylene glycol, a poisonous substance commonly used in brake fluids and glues.
Alarmingly, the children had consumed the medicine at levels 500 times the permissible limit.
All 16 victims were under the age of five and had been prescribed the syrups for mild colds and fevers. Within days, their health deteriorated rapidly.
Many developed severe kidney infections, and were placed on dialysis in desperate attempts to save them.
Tragically, all 16 children died from kidney failure, with subsequent kidney biopsies confirming the presence of diethylene glycol poisoning.
The syrups linked to the deaths were Coldrif and Nextro-DS, both sold locally across Madhya Pradesh.
Parents described horrifying declines in their children’s health after taking the medicine.
Mohammad Amin Khan said his five-year-old son, Adnan, began vomiting and then stopped urinating. Adnan later died during treatment in Nagpur.
Another grieving parent recounted that their three-year-old son, Vikas, also stopped urinating after taking the syrup. Vikas, too, tragically died.
Initially, Madhya Pradesh Health Minister Rajendra Shukla denied any contamination, claiming early tests showed nothing unusual.
However, a subsequent analysis by the Tamil Nadu Drug Control Authority confirmed high levels of diethylene glycol, exposing the true scale of the tragedy.
S. Ranganathan, owner of the Tamil Nadu-based company that manufactured the syrup, was arrested on Wednesday in Chennai. Police confirmed he will appear in court before being transferred to Chhindwara.
Local authorities have intensified efforts to curb the circulation of contaminated medicines. Random samples of cough syrups are being tested, and door-to-door visits are underway to retrieve Coldrif bottles.
District administrator Harendra Narayan said: “We got 30-40 bottles… we recalled some from retailers and stockists.”
He added that 594 bottles of the syrup had been sold to pharmaceutical stockists in the region over the last six weeks.
By law, Indian drugmakers must test each batch of raw materials and the final product.
Exports of cough syrup require another layer of testing at government-mandated laboratories – a rule introduced in 2023 after the deaths of over 10 children in Gambia, Uzbekistan, and Cameroon were linked to Indian syrups.
The World Health Organisation has highlighted a “regulatory gap” in India’s screening of medicines sold domestically, warning that some exports may have been made unofficially.
Authorities have also warned people to avoid Respifresh and RELIFE, two locally sold syrups made by Gujarat-based Shape Pharma and Rednex Pharmaceuticals, after tests found the same toxic chemical.
Known as the “pharmacy of the world,” India is the third-largest drug producer by volume, after the U.S. and China.
On October 4, the Madhya Pradesh government imposed a complete ban on Coldrif syrup, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav vowing strict action against those responsible.
A government doctor, Dr Praveen Soni, who also ran a private practice in Chhindwara, was arrested for negligence.
He had allegedly prescribed the syrup to several of the children who died.
The arrest sparked controversy and criticism from the medical community.
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) condemned the move, arguing that authorities were making Dr Soni a “scapegoat.”
FAIMA Chief Patron Dr Rohan Krishnan said: “It is a doctor’s responsibility to have detailed knowledge about the medicines he prescribes. He has made a mistake. But to make him the scapegoat to show action to the public is not right.”
The organisation also stressed that drug regulators and manufacturers share responsibility, noting that companies had failed to update warning labels or block banned formulations.
FAIMA has called for an impartial investigation panel, which should include medical experts, pharmacologists, and representatives from different states to ensure transparency and accountability.
Meanwhile, parents continue to mourn the sudden loss of their children, many of whom seemed healthy before taking the syrups.
The poison acted fast, leaving little time for intervention, while local hospitals were overwhelmed treating multiple children simultaneously.
The community has expressed anger and shock over the deaths, and investigators are examining how the syrups entered local pharmacies.
Authorities are also reviewing regulatory failures that allowed the toxic medicines to be prescribed in the first place.
The tragic deaths have raised serious questions about medical oversight in Madhya Pradesh.
Residents are calling for stricter checks on medicines given to children, demanding accountability from both doctors and manufacturers.
Families are seeking justice for the victims, while the case has sparked a national conversation on drug safety in India.
Experts warn that without stricter regulation, such tragedies could happen again.
The Madhya Pradesh government has pledged continuous monitoring of all pediatric medications.
Meanwhile, parents of the deceased children are left grappling with unimaginable loss, mourning young lives cut tragically short by a preventable poison.
AS she competes on this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing, Alex Kingston has revealed a secret cancer battle that left her haemorrhaging on stage.
The actress, 62, was diagnosed with uterine (womb) cancer in May last year and underwent a hysterectomy as well as radiation therapy.
The BBC One star explained that she had experienced symptoms for a while but put it down to her age.
However, it all came to a head after she “haemorrhaged” while performing in a play on stage last Summer.
She told The Independent: “I never went down the cancer road in my head. It was a shock, because I have a very positive outlook on life in general.
“Even though my body was telling me there was something very seriously wrong, I kept thinking: ‘Oh, I’ve got a bad UTI or fibroids’.
Alex finished her stint for The Other Boleyn Girl at the West Sussex Theatre in April and May last year before seeking treatment.
She continued: “Despite having gone through all of that – and any cancer is really tough to accept, to steel yourself to go through all of the necessary procedures to get back into health – the minute I had the operation, I suddenly felt like myself again… [I] hadn’t felt like that for years.”
Alex is partnered with dancer Johannes Radebe on this series of the hit dancing show and has already made an impact with her two dances.
In the first week, the duo performed a Viennese Waltz and received a score of 21 from the judges.
During last week’s show, the two took to the dancefloor to do a Samba and the judges were thoroughly impressed with her.
Following the dance, Motsi Mabuse exclaimed: “”Wow, wow, wow. The timing was brilliant.”
Shirley Ballas commented: “This is probably one of the better Sambas I’ve seen in a long time.”
Anton Du Beke shouted: “I LOVE THAT,” while Craig Revel Horwood remained his usual self by adding: “It could have done with a little bit more tone and resistance.”
After both weeks scores were added together, Alex and Johannes ended up joint fourth on the leaderboard with Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and his partner Lauren Oakley.
The other three pairs who pipped them to the post were Amber Davies and Nikita Kuzmin, Lewis Cope and Katya Jones and George Clarke and Alexis Warr.
CANCER of the womb is often called uterine or endometrial cancer.
There are around 9,000 new cases every year in the UK, making it the fourth most common cancer in women.
Symptoms include:
Being overweight or obese is one of the biggest risks of womb cancer in the UK.
Other risk factors include age (most women diagnosed are aged 75 to 79), hormone replacement therapy (HRT), diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Source: Cancer Research UK
The first elimination on Sunday evening’s results show saw The Apprentice star Thomas Skinner and his partner Amy Dowden booted out the competition.
After landing near the bottom of the leader board, Thomas ended up facing off against former England rugby star Chris Robshaw and his partner Nadiya Bychkova, in the dance-off.
All four judges opted to save Chris and kicked Thomas out of the competition.
Speaking about his time on the show, Skinner said: “I’ve loved it. I’ve never danced before and my stay was short, but Amy’s amazing.
“It’s been great fun and I’ve enjoyed it. I can’t really dance that well but I’ve had fun! Thank you, Amy – sorry that we haven’t done too good, ’cause you’re a different class.”
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M&S might not call it Black Friday, but the savings are still due to land right on time.
For 2025, we’re expecting polished price drops across fashion, beauty, home and gifting in the Marks and Spencer Black Friday sale—continuing the seasonal savings pattern we saw last year.
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That means party-ready tailoring, cosy knits, premium beauty sets and stylish home updates at friendlier prices as November kicks in.
Our Black Friday guide will spotlight the strongest offers as they go live, so you can tick off the festive gifts list with confidence and skip the panic scroll.
Keep an eye on Sparks app notifications, new-in drops, and limited-run sizes—popular picks tend to move quickly once reductions hit.
We’ll keep this page updated with real-time highlights, value standouts and smart shopping advice to help you land the pieces you’ll actually wear and the gifts they’ll genuinely love this November.
Black Friday UK falls on November 28, 2025, although some retailers tend to launch some of their best deals ahead of the official date.
The shopping event remains one of the most significant retail dates in the calendar, since launching over a decade ago (the Black Friday meaning is that it’s the day retailers ‘move into the black’ – that they they are able to cover their costs while slashing prices for the sales.
Check out our round-up of the best Black Friday deals for more amazing sale finds.
The store currently offers a vast range of online deals across women’s wear, men’s wear, kids’ wear, and home, with savings of up to 30%.
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Marks & Spencer hasn’t officially confirmed whether it will be taking part in Black Friday this year, but based on previous years, it’s likely the retailer will offer significant discounts around that time.
While M&S traditionally avoids using the ‘Black Friday’ label, it often runs ‘Unmissable Offers’ and promotions across key departments such as fashion, beauty, and home in late November.
We predict that M&S promotions will begin around Monday 24th November, with peak discounts landing on Black Friday itself, 28th November.
In 2024, M&S ran its Unmissable Offers sale with notable discounts across core categories, including around 30% off select branded men’s and women’s clothing and accessories – strong clues for what we’re likely to see again this year.
Our take: keep an eye on party-ready fashion, cosy knitwear, premium beauty deals and smart home updates – popular sizes and shades tend to sell through quickly once the price cuts land.
We’ll be tracking live offers as they drop, so you can jump on the real value and skip the noise this November.
Despite not officially taking part in Black Friday, there were several offers for shoppers to enjoy.
We’ve listed a selection of highlights from last year’s sale below, so keep an eye out to see if these products are discounted again this year.
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This year, Cyber Monday falls on December 1st.
Traditionally, Cyber Monday was seen as the final ‘online-only sale event’ closing the Black Friday season.
But over the years, many retailers have chosen to launch deals in-store and online.
The Cyber weekend is a great opportunity for customers to make a dent in their Christmas shopping lists while saving some extra cash.
Marks & Spencer’s doesn’t officially run any Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
However, the high street brand usually has massive reductions across all departments in late November, marking the start of the peak Christmas shopping period (watch out for those novelty decorations!).
M&S is currently offering UK standard delivery on all online orders to England, Scotland, and Wales, which costs £3.99 for fashion, home and beauty orders.
It’s free standard delivery for orders over £60, which excludes furniture.
You could also choose UK Next Day Delivery and UK Nominated Day Delivery (which excludes Northern Ireland) for £5.99, which also doesn’t include furniture orders.
Outside of the sale, there are several ways shoppers can save.
Students can get extra discounts via UNiDAYS, and NHS employees can check out Health Service Discounts for additional offers.
M&S also offers Sparks discounts for loyalty card members.
It’s free to create an account, and it’s easy to sign up.
Once you’ve created an account, you’ll get exclusive, personalised offers, a special birthday treat, and a chance to collect stamps to score a free hot drink.
Marks & Spencer’s also donates to a charity of your choice every time you scan your Sparks card, and every week in every store, one lucky customer will get their shopping for free.
Marks & Spencer food and wine
M&S is famous for its delicious food ranges, which include fan favourites like the dine-in meal deals and party food ranges that will make any ‘girl dinner’ complete.
Whether you are a die-hard Colin the Caterpillar range fan or a Christmas food devotee, you can check out what the retailer has on offer online before heading in-store.
M&S also drops new in-store offers, which shoppers can check online.
The retailer also has an extensive selection of hampers and wines, which are ideal for stocking up on ahead of the festive season or gifting to a loved one for Christmas.
