The King to return to 'full overseas tour programme' amid cancer diagnosis

The King will return to regular overseas trips next year as he adapts to living with cancer. Charles will fly abroad during the spring and autumn, the traditional periods for official foreign royal trips, provided doctors sanction the travel.

The development comes after the King’s recent tour of Australia and Samoa with the Queen he was “determined” to carry out and which was a “perfect tonic” for the head of state, said a senior Buckingham Palace official.

The palace official added: “We’re now working on a pretty normal looking full overseas tour programme for next year, which is a high for us to end on, to know that we can be thinking in those terms.”

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An update about the state of the King’s health or his treatment has not been given but the news that Charles will take on more overseas trips suggests his cancer is being managed successfully.

The King “genuinely loved” the tour and “genuinely thrived” on the Australian and Samoan programme which ended on Saturday, said the official, as it lifted “his spirits, his mood and his recovery.

“In that sense, the tour, despite its demands, has been the perfect tonic”. He went on to say the monarch takes great strength from the Queen being there, not least because she “keeps it real”.

Australia was a significant visit for Charles as it was his first to the country as King and in Samoa he opened a major Commonwealth summit.

Commenting on Charles’s decision to undertake the tour, the official said: “I think it’s great testament to the King’s devotion to service and duty that he was prepared to come this far and he was incredibly happy and very, very determined to do so.”

The King has been receiving treatment as an out-patient for an undisclosed form of cancer since early February, and initially postponed all public-facing duties, continuing to work behind the scenes, and returned to events with the public in late April.

Maintaining a work schedule after his diagnosis has been an important part of Charles’s holistic approach to his cancer, and during the recent trip with his wife he maintained a busy schedule for the benefit of “mind and soul” while the doctor on the trip looked after the body.

The palace official said about the large number of events the King attended during the recent tour: “It is also a great measure of the way that the King is dealing with the diagnosis.

“And he’s a great believer in mind, body and soul, and this combination works very well on a visit like this, because he feels that sense of duty so strongly that to keep his mind and his soul engaged and then the doctor is here to make sure that his body is properly looked after, you’ve got what makes for very successful visit in in these circumstances.”

During Charles’s welcome by parliamentarians in Canberra he was confronted by Senator Lidia Thorpe who accused him of grievances against First Nations people including “genocide”.

“He was completely unruffled. He’s been around a long time. As always, kept calm, carried on,” said the palace official. He believes “free speech is the cornerstone of democracy, and so everyone is entitled to their views”.

Potential issues during a overseas tour are “not ducked”, it’s “very easy to run away from some of these issues. “But the King isn’t one for doing that,” said the palace official.

The royal couple took to social media to mark the end of their tour, and writing under their own names said: “As our visits to Australia and Samoa come to a close, my wife and I would like to thank both nations for the warmest of welcomes and for the countless fond memories we will carry in our hearts for many years to come.

“Even when we are far apart in distance, the many close connections that unite us across the globe and through our Commonwealth family have been renewed, and will remain as profound as they are enduring.”

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Debenhams shoppers love 'elegant' Dorothy Perkins dress for winter with knee-high boots

Debenhams has rolled out a tempting sale on their women's clothing range, and we've got our eyes on a particular printed number that seems perfect for chilly days. The Dorothy Perkins Leopard Keyhole Midi Dress is now up for grabs with a £4 discount, taking it to a more wallet-friendly £34.20 from its original price of £38.

With its long sleeves and midi length, it's definitely an item meant to tackle the chill in style. Plus, the crew neck feature adds to the charm. Styled by the model with knee-high leather boots, the dress screams winter chic. It's crafted from a material that promises comfort and just the right amount of stretch.

Featuring a catchy leopard print, this Dorothy Perkins creation spans across sizes 8-18. Garnering rave reviews, the piece boasts a stellar 4.5 out of five-star rating based on feedback from over 50 shoppers.

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Impressed by its elegance, one shopper remarked: "Elegant dress, nice design, fabric, pattern and colour. Looking forward to wearing it," reports the Liverpool Echo.

Another delighted customer said: "Gorgeous dress, lovely material and comfy fit. Got lots of compliments." Further praise came from someone who declared: "Great dress in lovely soft, stretchy fabric, true to size."

Meanwhile, a lady who wore it to a dinner gushed: "Love this dress. I wore it at a ladies' evening dinner and had quite a few compliments."

Another particularly satisfied buyer shared: "Love this dress. Full length on me as I'm only 5' tall. It still looks really nice and fits well. It's very much on trend. Wore it to a party and felt very up to date."

This Dorthy Perkins dress on sale at Debenhams is a popular choice with shoppers (Image: Debenhams)

Some shoppers were left disappointed, with one customer pointing out the disparity between expectation and reality: "Nothing like the online photo. It's a lot darker and has huge puffy sleeves The material felt cheap too I really begrudge the £2 return charge when the actual item is so different from the online picture."

Another customer faced issues with the returns process, sharing their frustration: "Still waiting for a refund I returned this item 10 days ago."

You can pick up the Dorothy Perkins dress at Debenhams. These Debenhams Stretch Wide Calf Block Heel Knee High Boots, resembling those donned by the model in the images, feature a solid 6.35 cm heel and are currently discounted to £41.99 from the original price of £122.99.

For those on the hunt for a dress sporting a more understated pattern, the black Embellished Mini Waisted Dress at M&S could be a perfect find at £45. It boasts long sleeves with snug cuffs and a waist-emphasising fit.

On the other hand, the Burgundy Cord Long Sleeve Starlight Midi Dress exudes a festive vibe with its rich red colour.

Retailing at £85 from Nobody's Child, it's a pricier choice compared to the others. The dress is designed with voluminous balloon sleeves and features an attractive row of covered buttons just below the neckline, making it an ideal pick for Christmas gatherings and office parties.

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New sighting of Richmond mum, 43, and son, 7, missing for 141 days

The Metropolitan Police have issued a renewed appeal to help find a London mum and her seven-year-old son as they remain missing after 141 days. However, today (October 24), the pair were spotted for the first time in four months.

Karima Mahmoud, 43, and Adam Glanville, aged seven, were seen on Monday, June 3 in Richmond. But today, after months of being unable to find the mum and son, the police received a new sighting of Karima.

She was spotted near Bedfont Road in Feltham, West London. The Met Police say Karima is in breach of a family court order and police are trying to locate both her and Adam.

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Karima Mahmoud, 43, is also missing and was spotted in Feltham on October 24 (Image: Metropolitan Police)

Detective Sergeant Mary Dawson, who is leading the investigation, has said: “Have you seen Karima or Adam in recent days? Are you renting a room or accommodation to them?

“While our enquiries remain ongoing, we need your help to locate Karima and Adam.”

The police have warned that it's possible that Karima may have altered her appearance. But if you have seen Karima and Adam, or have information that could help police locate them, please call the Metropolitan Police on 101 quoting 01/421708/24.

To remain anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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ITV Big Brother viewers outraged by 'disgusting' bathroom scene, threaten Ofcom complaint

Big Brother was back on ITV2 on Wednesday night (October 23), and the housemates were greeted with a new task that transformed them into rats.

The housemates have been surviving on basic rations and gruel after continuously breaking the rules by discussing nominations.

In one scene broadcasted on the show, housemate Lily was seen in the bathroom, being sick and struggling on the loo after Big Brother secretly treated her to luxury food.

The Chinese takeaway worker has been shocking her fellow housemates with her unpleasant habits in the house, and it appears viewers are now also repulsed, especially by the sounds she was making.

One viewer took to X, previously known as Twitter, to vent: "The Ofcom report I'm going to send after hearing Lily s**t.", reports the Express.

Lily threw up after eating too much in the episode (Image: (Image: ITV))

#bbuk. "Another fan of the show joked: "hate to be that guy but did we have to hear lily...throwing up.

I'm nearly gagging typing this I hate sick so much...#bbuk. "A third person remarked: "ffs bb we dont wanna hear lily throwing up ty god.

" (sic)Another wrote: "Big brother I did not need to hear Lily throwing up that's acc rank #BBUK #BigBrotherUK. "While another added: "girl my emetophobia cannot handle this episode #bbuk.

Lily's habits have been turning viewers and housemates off (Image: ITV)

"However, not all viewers shared the same sentiment, as one found the scene amusing, commenting: "Everyone's starving and lily's being sick because she's eaten too much #bbuk," accompanied by a crying with laughter emoji.

The Big Brother house has been a hotbed of tension recently, with the housemates split and compelled to choose sides.

House leaders Ali and Dean have firmly sided with Lily, while Khaled, Segun, Marcello and Ali have formed an opposing faction, leaving the remaining housemates caught in the crossfire.

Big Brother continues at 9pm tomorrow on ITV2 and ITVX followed by Big Brother: Late & Live at 10pm.

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Big Brother tensions rise as 'exposed' brutal remark divides house

Big Brother was thrown into chaos as Segun’s brutal remark left the house divided and three more rule breaks were exposed.

Tension has been high in the iconic house as last night (Monday, October 21) it was revealed that Khaled faces eviction on Friday night alongside Izaaz, Nathan and Marcello.

Ali and Dean were immune after becoming Heads of House and that hasn’t gone down well with some of their housemates.

At first they matched Lily with Hannah in what appeared to be a strategy to shield young Lily, the 20-year-old from eviction for a second week.

However, their plan changed and they chose to save Hannah and Lily and instead nominate Khaled and Marcello for eviction.

Ali and Dean were immune after becoming Heads of House

During tonight’s episode of the TV hit reality show, sides are now forming in the house, after Khaled and Marcello were put up for eviction despite not receiving any nominations.

The decision sparked intense discussions among the housemates and Segun, Hannah and Khaled went on to break a major house rule as they discussed the latest evicted and plotted to boot out Ali.

While speaking to Marcello, Hannah went on to say: "If you and Marcello stay in and everything, I need the next HoH to be this group."

Segun jumped in and agreed with Hannah and said: "Yeah I think Marcello said it as well, he was like if I stay in, she (Ali) goes next week.”

Things took a turn as Segun made a brutal remark in the Big Brother house (Image: ITV)

Things took a turn as Segun made a brutal remark as he said: "I hear it. I can’t lie, we need to get rid of this wolf man. The red witch is coming".

The whole moment didn’t go unnoticed as Big Brother called everyone to the living room and revealed that the trio broke a house rule.

It didn’t stop there as Big Brother then played the conversation on the speakers in front of the housemates, who were left gobsmacked at the conversation.

Segun called housemate Ali a 'red witch' (Image: ITV)

Ali attempted to not draw any attention to the situation as she was seen laughing off the remarks. However Big Brother was far from impressed as the announcement continued: "Housemates… When will you learn?

"There have been multiple rule breaks regarding the discussion of nominations."

The housemates were punished by being put on a diet of porridge and no one was pleased. Later on in the show Segun apologised to Ali and the pair were on good terms again.

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Waterproof jacket 'perfect for dog walks' that keeps shoppers 'warm and snug' £120 off

Mountain Warehouse shoppers are loving a coat that's the perfect addition to your autumn and winter wardrobes. And its price has just been slashed as part of the retailer's ongoing sales.

The Alaskan Womens 3 in 1 Long Waterproof Jacket is now £99.99, down from £219.99 - saving you a huge £120. Available in sizes 4 to 28, it comes in dark grey, black, khaki, light beige and navy - although some sizes are currently out of stock.

Providing full weather protection, it features a removable padded inner for added warmth on colder days. It also has a waterproof outer with taped seams and an adjustable hood to keep you dry, even in heavy rain.

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"Great length, very warm lining and perfect for dog walks" (Image: Mountain Warehouse)

For extra warmth, you can pair it with the Magic Touch Screen Womens Gloves from Mountain Warehouse, currently on offer at £4.99. The long jacket has a 4.9 rating from over 400 reviews.

A shopper wrote: "Excellent garment which I use for walking my grandson in the pram. Even in heavy downpours I feel dry and cosy so I have recommended this to my daughter."

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"Really warm and comfortable, great dog walking coat for winter," another added, while a third commented: "I wore just the outer layer in fall and have recently added the inner layer too. I've worn this for winter hikes and it's so warm and snug, it has an excellent length and keeps my upper legs nice and warm too."

There has been minimal criticism of the product, but some customers complained about the sizing and fit: "Great coat but unfortunately not for my shape. It's very narrow waist but the larger size is too big."

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Alternatively, there's the £84.99 Outback Full Length Waterproof Raincoat from Lighthouse. Available in sizes 6 to 24, it comes in seven colours, including black, grey and plum.

It boasts a 4.8 rating out of 1311 reviews. "Not only is it waterproof and windproof, but I was also surprised at how warm it keeps me," said a buyer.

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Slough boy, 16, dies after Datchet motorbike crash as police launch murder probe

A murder investigation is underway in Datchet following a fatal crash outside the Liquid Leisure Centre at 4.07pm on Saturday (October 19). Thames Valley Police officers arrived at the scene on Horton Road and found a motorbike had left the road and its two riders, both boys aged 16 and both from Slough, were seriously injured.

They were taken to hospital, where one of the boys died this afternoon (Sunday, October 20). His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Stuart May of Thames Valley Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are with the families and friends of the two victims, one of whom sadly died in hospital this afternoon. Initially, the reports of the road traffic collision were unclear.

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"It was first reported that a bus was involved in the collision, which was not correct. Further, there was speculation that a police vehicle had been pursuing the motorbike before the collision, which was also untrue. However, due to enquiries by the force, it was established that a car may have been involved in the collision.

“A 56-year-old man from Datchet has been arrested, initially on suspicion of drink-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Subsequently, he was further arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time.

“Our investigation is moving at a fast pace, with a number of enquiries ongoing, including obtaining and reviewing CCTV, forensic examinations, house to house enquiries, taking of witness statements and conducting interviews with the arrested man. I want to appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision or may have footage from the area on Saturday afternoon to please contact the force as soon as possible.

"No matter how insignificant you think the information is, please report it to us so we can establish what has happened. You can leave any information via our website or call 101, quoting this investigation reference number which is 43240504606. Alternatively, if you have any information or questions then you can speak to one of our officers who are conducting neighbourhood patrols in the area.”

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