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    Rebecca Adlington holds service for her late daughter Harper after miscarriage saying ‘it will stay for us forever’

    REBECCA Adlington has held a service for her late daughter Harper following her late miscarriage last month,The former Olympic swimmer, 34, shared a reel to Instagram today, which documented her painful experience.
    Rebecca Adlington has held a service for her late daughter HarperCredit: Instagram
    She’s seen holding up a positive pregnancy test in one FaceTime screenshot, before posing for a family snap with her bump.
    Rebecca includes her ultrasound scan in the post too.
    But the video takes a turn for the worst when her husband Andy is seen holding their late child in hospital.
    Cards from friends and family fill the room, and they even take Harper’s hand prints.
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    Rebecca and her blended family set off pink confetti at the end, as they celebrate Harper’s short life.
    In her caption, the sportsperson wrote, “This week we attended a baby service for Harper and whilst it was incredibly emotional, it was also beautifully done and it will stay with us forever.
    “Even though these past 6 weeks have been so painful, the support we have received has been amazing.
    “Olivia, our Bereavement Midwife has been an angel. The counselling from @petalscharity has been such a huge help and has already made a big difference and then the constant support of @wezdadmattersuk in just being there has been incredible.
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    “The kindness and love from our family and friends, and all the messages/comments we’ve received have meant more than people will ever realise or know. Thank you.”
    Becky’s tragic loss came just a year after she miscarried a pregnancy at 12 weeks.
    The swimming champion, who shares son Albie with Andrew and daughter Summer with ex-Harry Needs, said in August 2022: “On Tuesday me and Andy went to hospital for our 12 week scan only to discover we’ve had a miscarriage which resulted in emergency surgery.
    “I managed to leave hospital Thursday only to be readmitted Friday.
    “After a day of treating sepsis, a kidney infection and a fever I’m slowly on the mend. Long way to go but I’m in the right place.”
    Rebecca has been with facilities manager Andy, 31, since 2018 after meeting on dating app Bumble.
    Talking about how they met, she told HELLO! magazine: “I had only been using the app for a month and Andy was the first person I went on a date with, so I feel like I hit the jackpot.
    “We chatted for a couple of weeks and the conversation flowed easily before we met at a crazy-golf course in Liverpool.
    “I was really scared that he would be totally different to his picture or we might not get on, but after about five minutes I relaxed and thought: ‘This is fine.’
    “It wasn’t awkward at all and we just clicked.”
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    Andy added: “At first I thought Becky’s profile was fake, but then I checked she was who she said she was.”
    They tied the knot in 2020 and welcomed Albie a year later.
    She’s seen holding up a positive pregnancy test in one FaceTime screenshotCredit: Instagram
    The former Olympic swimmer poses for a family snap with her bump at DisneylandCredit: Instagram
    She even shares her ultrasound scanCredit: Instagram
    Her husband Andy is seen holding their late child in hospitalCredit: Instagram
    They took Harper’s handprints after her birthCredit: Instagram
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    Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden reveals ‘never-ending health nightmare’ after being rushed to hospital

    STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden has revealed she’s been dealt a fresh health blow just three weeks after finishing chemotherapy treatment.In a new Instagram video, the crestfallen professional dancer, 33, told fans she was rushed to hospital on Monday and diagnosed with a blood clot on the lung.
    Amy Dowden has a blood clot in her lung
    Doctors had feared it was on its way to her heart, however, further inspection established that was not the case.
    Speaking from her home, Amy said: “Unfortunately I’ve had another nightmare this week. Just seems to be never-ending…
    “They were really worried that the clot was travelling to my heart or effecting my heart. Lucky enough, it’s not.”
    Amy showed puncture marks on her wrist and hands and said she’d had drips “everywhere”.
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    She called the development a “shock” and explained how she now needs painful blood-thinning injections in her stomach for the foreseeable future.
    “Just been really frustrated,” continued Amy. “I had lots planned this week, voice-overs, just getting my life back and it just seems to be, like with my foot, as soon as I get it back something comes…
    “You get into your head once you finish chemo that’s it, but you learn it really isn’t…”
    Always looking for the positives, Amy took some joy in the fact she was back home, cosy with the Christmas tree up.
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    The popular star also admitted she thought her hair would have grown back at a quicker rate than it currently is and lamented the loss of her eyebrows.
    She said: “Hopefully now, that’s it. I think I’ve had enough.”
    Amy, who also lives with Crohn’s Disease, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in May.
    She underwent a full mastectomy before having chemotherapy and was also found to have had blood clots in the summer.
    Despite her myriad setbacks, Amy rang the bell at her hospital three weeks ago to signal the end of her cancer treatment, and she had hoped to dance on Strictly in some capacity before the end of the year.
    However, a newly-fractured foot meant that dream was shattered and her big comeback will have to wait a little longer.
    She said: “Absolutely gutted and heartbroken as this means the plans for me to dance in the Strictly Ballroom this year are no longer possible.
    “This is what has kept me going the past few months. 2023 is certainly not my year, roll on 2024 I say!”
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    Shane MacGowan’s devastated family break silence after star’s death as wife pays tribute to ‘beautiful angel’

    SHANE MacGowan’s devastated family have paid tribute to the beloved Pogues frontman who’s died aged 65.Shane’s heartbroken wife Victoria Mary Clarke, his sister Siobhan and father Maurice confirmed the singer died at 3am after being given the last rites.
    Shane with his beloved wife Victoria Mary in hospital
    Shane with his mother Therese and father MauriceCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Shane’s sister Siobhan posted emotional tribute to Pogues icon brother
    They said: “It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane MacGowan.
    “Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning with his wife Victoria and family by his side.
    “Prayers and the last rites were read which gave comfort to his family.
    “He is survived by his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father Maurice, family and a large circle of friends.
    “Further details will be announced shortly but the family ask for privacy at this very sad time.”
    The singer had been receiving care in St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin for an infection but was discharged last week ahead of his upcoming birthday on Christmas Day.
    From the 1980s, he lead the Irish punk band who are best known for their hit festive song Fairytale Of New York which was released in 1987.
    And confirming his tragic death today, Victoria Mary said he has now been reunited with his mother Therese, who tragically died in a car crash on New Year’s Day 2017.
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    Victoria Mary wrote on Instagram: “I don’t know how to say this so I am just going to say it.
    “Shane who will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life and the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel and the sun and the moon and the start and end of everything that I hold dear has gone to be with Jesus and Mary and his beautiful mother Therese.
    “I am blessed beyond words to have met him and to have loved him and to have been so endlessly and unconditionally loved by him and to have had so many years of life and love and joy and fun and laughter and so many adventures.
    “There’s no way to describe the loss that I am feeling and the longing for just one more of his smiles that lit up my world.
    “Thank you thank you thank you thank you for your presence in this world you made it so very bright and you gave so much joy to so many people with your heart and soul and your music.
    “You will live in my heart forever. Rave on in the garden all wet with rain that you loved so much. You meant the world to me.”
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    Legendary singer Shane MacGowan has died age 65
     The rock wildman defied critics who said he had ‘death wish’
     Last ever pic of the Pogues icon revealed

    His sister Siobhan also paid tribute, saying: “So I walked as day was dawning; as small birds sang and leaves were falling, where we once watched the row boats landing on the Broad Majestic Shannon.”
    Irish President Michael D Higgins said there was “particular poignancy” that the death of Shane MacGowan had followed closely that of Sinead O’Connor.
    He said: “Born on Christmas Day, there was perhaps some form of destiny which led Shane to writing Fairytale Of New York, the timeless quality of which will surely mean that it will be listened to every Christmas for the next century or more.
    “Likewise songs like Rainy Night In Soho, A Pair Of Brown Eyes, If I Should Fall From Grace With God and so many others will live on far into the years and decades to come.
    “I think too of Haunted, and the particular poignancy that both Shane and Sinead O’Connor have left us in such quick succession.”
    He added: “It was a great honour for me, as President of Ireland, to present Shane with a lifetime achievement award in the National Concert Hall in January 2018 as we marked his 60th birthday. A richly deserved honour.”
    Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald has described Shane MacGowan as “a poet” who was unique in how he told “the Irish story”.
    She said that Ireland “has lost one of its most beloved icons and the world one of its greatest songwriters”.
    “Shane was a poet, a dreamer and a champion of social justice. He was a dedicated Republican and a proud Irishman.
    “Nobody told the Irish story like Shane – stories of emigration, heartache, dislocation, redemption, love and joy.
    “Shane brought his musical unique style to all corners of the world, and his music will continue to be enjoyed for generations to come.
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    “Today we mourn his passing. He was one of the best of us. Ni bheidh a leitheid aris ann.
    “I want to extend my deepest condolences to his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan, his extended family and very wide circle of friends.” More

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    Megan McKenna ‘dinner shamed’ and accused of ‘food crime’ after fans spot her unusual meal combination

    MEGAN McKenna has been ‘dinner shamed’ and accused of a ‘food crime’ after fans spotted an unusual meal combination. The former Towie star loves to share cooking videos on her TikTok page, and recently made a tasty spaghetti bolognese for her followers to see.
    Megan McKenna fans scratched their heads over her meal comboCredit: Tiktok /@meganmckenna
    Megan was happy with her tasty mealCredit: Tiktok /@meganmckenna
    At the end of the post, Megan, 31, plated up her incredible dinner with chips on the plate.
    Some rushed to the comments section to question her choices.
    One said: “Looks great but chips and pasta is a crime.”
    Another questioned: “chips with spaghetti??”
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    A third added: “y spaghetti AND chips.”
    Meanwhile others praised the meal, with one adding: “Chips with everything is a must.”
    Another wrote: “Omg looks amazing, never thought to put chips woth bolognese xx.”
    “I thought it was just me that loves chips with everything lol,” a third said.
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    It comes after the star furiously hit back after she was trolled for her food portion sizes.
    As she tucked into a burger, Megan said: “There’s nothing wrong with my portion sizes.
    “Like I need to eat, I need to eat food.
    “I’m actually having a meltdown! Am I on Big Brother right now?

    “On a real level, this is all home cooked food and just have a little close up with the burger, there’s so many healthy things on it.
    “And I’m sorry, I’m not on a diet so why should I not eat a big healthy meal?
    “I’ve always been able to eat big meals but like I said before I just don’t eat that much in the day.
    “I know quite a few of you have been having debates about my dinners and how unhealthy they are.
    “But I’m sorry, half the people I know eat bloody takeaways ever night!”
    Earlier this month Megan issued a health update after being rushed to A&E.
    The reality favourite was in hospital for six days after suffering complications from a recent procedure on her stomach.
    Megan said: “Finally back home after a week in hospital.. I’m feeling so much better but very fragile & have have had migraine for 2 days so I have a hot water bottle on end & a cold block the other.
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    “Need to take it easy now & get myself 100% for Christmas!”
    Megan was very happy with her dishCredit: Tiktok /@meganmckenna More

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    Molly Mae Hague puts £600k engagement ring from Tommy Fury back ON for night out – after he partied with girls

    MOLLY-Mae Hague’s stunning engagement ring from Tommy Fury again takes pride of place on her left hand after it was noticeably absent when her fiance partied with girls.The Love Island star, 24, removed the £600K band following the boxer’s antics on a night out in Abu Dhabi, with controversial singer Chris Brown.
    Molly-Mae Hague has been spotted with her engagement ring back onCredit: Instagram
    The influencer, 24, donned the glam £600K band after taking it off earlier this weekCredit: Splash
    It came after Tommy partied with Chris Brown and a host of girls at a boozy event in Abu DhabiCredit: Instagram
    Yet despite the drama – which The Sun reported saw Molly plead with Tommy, also 24, to ditch his pals – the eye-catching band is back on her wedding finger.
    The mum-of-one stepped out at a glam event in London last night with her jewellery her perfect accessory.
    Molly donned a black bandeau gown with a corset top and wrap skirt.
    She kept warm with a fur throw and accessorised with a designer handbag.
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    The stylish star, who has her own fake tan business Filter, pulled her blonde locks into a relaxed bun.
    She finished off with perfectly-applied mascara and lip gloss but – despite her chic appearance – fans were more interested in the ring.
    Molly posted the snap to her Instagram page with the words: “LBD season has officially started.”
    One fan took to the comments section to write: “Anyone else zooming in on her finger,” as one replied: “She has it on I’m sure.”
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    Another added: “Yes she’s got it on.”
    One then wrote: “Stunner always babe.”
    A fan then concluded: “Oh. My. Gosh. Speechless is an understatement.”
    On Wednesday we reported how Molly was spotted without her ring while filming an Instagram video.
    She had been spotted without her eye-catching band numerous times after the boxer “partied with women” on holiday.
    The sports champ was filmed dancing alongside rapper Chris Brown and interacting with an unknown female.
    In the clip, the woman is seen grabbing Tommy’s face as they dance and he appears to move away.
    Yet on his return from Abu Dhabi, where he was watching the Grand Prix, Tommy appeared to snub Molly by uploading a snap showing their daughter Bambi, ten months, and not her.
    A source was first to tell us: “Molly has made no secret of the fact she doesn’t like it when Tommy parties too hard.
    “This weekend has ended up being a real embarrassment to her. She was mortified when she kept getting tagged in videos while she was just trying to enjoy a festive weekend with Bambi.
    “She has told Tommy it really has to stop now he’s a dad and has told him to ditch some of his pals, who she thinks are a bad influence.”
    It was then claimed he had not yet returned to the family’s £3.5million mansion.
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    He has yet to comment on the video which surfaced over the weekend.
    Tommy popped the question earlier this year with a romantic proposal, on a cliff top.
    The mum-of-one looked sensational in her black gownCredit: Splash
    Molly and Tommy got engaged this yearCredit: Instagram
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    Chloe Madeley takes a swipe at ex James Haskell saying there’s ‘more to the story’ of ‘hardest summer’ of their lives

    CHLOE Madeley took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post about her shock break-up with James Haskell.The star also alluded to ‘missing’ details in the story surrounding their split.
    Chloe Madeley showed off a snap of her hitting the gymCredit: instagram
    The star gave an insight into her healthy lifestyleCredit: instagram
    Chloe Madeley, who is the daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, confirmed her separation with James Haskell last month.
    The pair, who share daughter Bodhi, explained to social media that they had chosen to go their separate ways at the end of September.
    However, Chloe has now chimed in on the story once more, with a cryptic yet lengthy post of her own.
    Sharing a series of snaps, including one of her in the gym and one of several bottles of fitness supplements, Chloe detailed: “I suppose I’ll title this post “Slowly but Surely Floating out of Depletion and Defeat.”
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    “This post started as an explanation as to why I stopped posting about health and fitness for so long, but ended up somewhere different…”
    After explaining her reasonings for neglecting posting about exercise on her page, she went on to say: “It crept up on me very slowly, in hindsight well over a year, but by the end of August of this year, I got pretty bad burn out.
    “Bodhi became my sole priority and source of joy, but beyond her, absolutely everything felt impossible.”
    The star then illustrated the build-up leading to the breakdown of her marriage, stating: “had a baby by emergency c-section, returned to work 8 weeks later, filmed a reality tv show, and began separating from my husband after what was, to be totally honest, the hardest summer of both of our lives.
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    “I’ve had mental health battles before, being diagnosed with GAD in my early twenties, so I knew there was a problem bubbling under the surface and was quick to get myself back into therapy.
    “To be honest, there is more to this story and there were a number of factors that lead me back to where I am now (and have been since the end of October), but I’ll talk about them another time.”
    Chloe then signed off the post by gushing: “But for the first time in a very long time, I feel good again. I feel happy again. I feel strong again.
    “Hope that even when it feels like you have nothing left, that you’re irreparably broken, you can slowly put yourself back together again. You will come back to yourself in time. Be patient with and be kind to yourself, and please keep going.”
    The heartfelt post comes after her ex James faced criticism from his followers over a clip of their daughter, who could be seen precariously balancing on furniture.
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    Katie Price shocks fans as she shows off results of her ‘wonky’ boob job in very tight top   

    KATIE Price shocked fans as she showed off the results of her ‘wonky’ boob job in a very tight top.The former glamour model went under the knife back in December 2022 in a bid to get bigger breasts.
    Katie Price showed off her huge boobs in a recent Instagram pictureCredit: katieprice
    Katie had her 16th boob job in December 2022Credit: Instagram
    Katie recently shared a snap modelling some clothes from her clothing range with JYY London.
    The star posed up a storm as she lay on the stairs in a casual grey t-shirt and matching oversized trousers.
    One troll took to the comments section to point out her chest, writing: “Looking down on the wonky mistakes.”
    However, many others rushed to share the love.
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    Another said: “You look gorgeous 😍.”
    A third chimed in: “🔥🔥🔥🔥 beautiful 🥰😍🥰😍.”
    “Wow,” a fourth simply added.
    Last year, Katie had another boob job in a bid to get ‘the biggest breasts in Britain’ – leaving the hospital with 2120 CC implants.
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    Just last month the mum-of-five revealed her plans for her 17th boob job despite being kicked off a rollercoaster over her ample cleavage.
    During an appearance on Virgin Media’s Living With Lucy show, Katie said: “It’s not that I’m addicted, but I think it’s there to do, so why not?”
    “I might go smaller, might go bigger [boobs], I’m not finished yet. The trouble is I heal really well, my nipples are beautiful.”
    Her comments came after Katie’s giant boobs saw her kicked off a rollercoaster as the harness was unable to fully close over her huge chest.
    Over the years Katie has been no stranger to going under the knife as she’s had numerous cosmetic procedures to enhance her appearance.
    She had her first ever boob job in 1998, and that took her from a B cup to a C.
    Katie has also had facelifts, a bum lift, liposuction and many more.
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    James Haskell dad-shamed as he shares ‘dangerous’ video of daughter just days after she gets black eye

    JAMES Haskell has faced criticism from his followers over the clip of his daughter.The former Rugby Union player took to social media to share a video of his daughter Bodhi, whom he shares with ex Chloe Madeley, but it appears to have sparked concern.
    James Haskell has been dad shamed on social mediaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Bodhi could be seen clambering around in the clipCredit: James Haskell- instagram
    A worried James urged her to be carefulCredit: James Haskell- instagram
    In the clip, an adorable Bodhi can be seen precariously balancing on a window sill, whilst being urged by her dad to “be careful”.
    James seemed perplexed by his toddler daughter’s fearlessness as he asked: “What are you doing?” before adding “It’s like Janet Bond.”
    He wrote in the caption: “Janet Bond doing so much all the time!”
    However, some social media users aren’t impressed by the clip, with one even branding the scene a “disaster”.
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    One wrote: “If a woman was posting this people would be ringing social services.”
    Another agreed: “She could fall and bang her head.” 
    A third stated: “From experience…Uhhh uhhh uhhh always ends in disaster!”
    Meanwhile, others praised the clip whilst also pointing out her black eye.
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    One commented: “I love that her previous bum hasn’t deterred her from exploring! One determined little lady.
    Another added: “Awww has she got a little bruised eye from a previous mission? She’s lovely.”
    “Being allowed to be a toddler lovely to see,” chimed in a third.
    It comes after James and his ex Chloe, who is the daughter of Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan, confirmed their shock split last month.
    Meanwhile, Chloe has revealed she still plans to have more children.
    During an Instagram Q&A she was asked: “Do you hope to have more children one day?”
    Chloe replied: “Yea, I have a big family and I want to keep it that way!”
    She then added: “I want to be and I will continue to be surrounded by females for the foreseeable.”
    In recent weeks, James has been spotted following and liking a string of revealing bikini-clad models and influencers on Instagram.
    Sharing the news of his recent break-up, he wrote to social media: “It’s with a lot of sadness I write this post, but unfortunately, in the world we live in, it has to be done.
    “My priority is my daughter’s and Chloe’s happiness and security. For that reason, I won’t be commenting any further.”
    It comes after Chloe and James confirmed their split last monthCredit: Getty More