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Premature baby given just a 10 per cent chance of survival defies the odds to celebrate his first birthday

Brooke and Shaun Simons' son Jack was born at Luton and Dunstable hospital at just 24 weeks, weighing 1lb 9oz.The distraught mother and father were told that if their son survived, it was likely he would suffer long-term health complications. But, after four and a half months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), their son was allowed home. And now, a year later, he is a happy, healthy baby. The proud parents are now raising money for the NICU unit at the hospital. ...read

Coldplay, Helen Mirren and Paul McCartney as you've NEVER seen them before! Stars immortalised as Pudsey bears for charity

Helen Mirren seen next to her Pudsey bear double for Children In Need

The teddies are to be displayed for the next two weeks at St Pancras in London before being auctioned off on eBay for Children In Need.

Isabel Marant H&M; collaboration hits eBay BEFORE its release next week - with clothes on sale for double store price

The hotly-anticipated new range is due to hit shops across the world on November 14 - but some pieces are already up for auction.

Debenhams unveils size 16 mannequins that reflect the average woman's body - and says other retailers should follow suit

The new mannequins, which were trialled three years ago, will be used at its shop in Oxford Street, London, then rolled out to 170 stores.

Charles and Camilla's sunset ceremony by the sacred river: Royal couple take part in traditional Hindu fire ritual on banks of Ganges

Charles and Camilla take part in Aarti ceremony in Rishikesh as they embark on nine day tour of India

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall spent the first day of their trip taking part in the traditional Hindu Aarti ritual, giving thanks for the light of the day.

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Who knew vacuum cleaners could be so much fun? Hilarious video shows babies taking Roomba for a spin around the house

A compilation video by CrazyFunnyStuff shows babies going for entertaining rides along household floors, where parents can be heard giggling in the background. 'I'm sure this wasn't in the owner's manual,' one dad says, laughing.

'I said No. 5 because it's the truth!' Marilyn Monroe reflects on her favorite bedtime ritual for new Chanel ad - using an unearthed audio recording from 1960

Chanel has posthumously appointed the iconic blonde as the new face of its equally iconic perfume, fifty-one years after her death.

It's a miniature Jenna Lyons! J.Crew's first-ever TV commercial features adorable lookalike of brand's creative director

The American retailer has linked up with MasterCard on its first-ever TV commercial.

'People have such a childish view of monogamy': Ethan Hawke opens up about fidelity in new Mr Porter fashion shoot

As Ethan Hawke gears up for his starring role as MacBeth to officially open on Broadway, he sat down with online retailer Mr. Porter to candidly discuss love and loss.

Fashion maverick Theresa May strikes again in zany patterned coat and thigh-high patent boots as she joins ceremonial parade for South Korea's first female president

The Home Secretary ensured all eyes were on her after arriving at Horseguard's Parade in a brightly patterned coat.

An invention with real specs appeal! Clever new glasses help shortsighted woman apply make-up

The Make-Up Glasses have only one lens which can be flipped from the right to the left eye while the other is made up.

'It wouldn't bother me if he was in a wheelchair for the rest of his life': U.S. girlfriend of world's fattest man declares her love for him as she raises money to remove his EIGHT STONE of excess skin

Paul Mason, from Ipswich, who once weighed 70 stone after consuming 20,000 calories a day, met American Rebecca Mountain online after she said she wanted to help him.

Adorable seven-year-old with cerebral palsy stars in new Boden campaign - despite being unable to walk or talk

Holly Greenhow stars in Boden's Meet and Greet campaign

Holly Greenhow, from Cambridgeshire, has had the debilitating condition since birth but has overcome it to star in the brand's new campaign.

'I have a moustache, I might as well raise some money with it!': Woman who has to shave beard every day ditches razor for Movember

Woman with polycystic ovaries who has to shave beard EVERY DAY ditches razor for Movember

Sarah O'Neill, 29, from Hull, suffers from polcystic ovary syndrome which causes excess facial hair - she plans to let it grow naturally this month.

Morbidly obese mother-of-two who feared squashing her baby loses TEN dress sizes - and becomes a personal trainer

Tanya Oliver-Grieves, from Tyne and Wear, who weighed 19st 11lbs, lost half her body weight on a strict diet and exercise plan.

Your toes are bloody -- but there's something special about a tutu: New documentary sheds light on the grit and glamour of life at the New York City Ballet

Bleeding toes and sweaty clogged pores are very real foils to ballet’s poised exterior of frothy tulle tutus, tiaras, and effortless pirouettes.

How mother who won £95,000 on Deal Or No Deal and carried on claiming benefits was finally brought to justice

Caroline Banana, 40, from Stoke-on-Trent, received the windfall after appearing on the TV game show in April 2011.

Five-months-pregnant Princess Madeleine shows off her bump in tight workout clothes on Central Park stroll with her husband

The 31-year-old Swedish royal was spotted on Monday taking in the fall foliage with her financier husband Christopher O'Neill on a brisk walk in Central Park.

Bald IS beautiful! Teenager suffering from alopecia crowned pageant queen after bravely ditching her wig

Angelica Galindez, 19, from Salt Lake City, Utah, was initially accepted into the Miss Philippines Earth USA contest based on a photo of her wearing a wig.

Two mums are better than one! Couple reveal the benefits of their 'open adoption' arrangement with son's birth mother

Showered with love: Phelan sits with his birth mother Ms Dailer (left) and adoptive mother Ms Thatcher (right)

Liane Thatcher and Kerry Keane from South Orange, New Jersey, said they went down the 'open adoption' route because they didn't want to 'have secrets.'

First-time mothers are 'lost, lonely and bewildered' for a year after baby's birth - but don't despair! It gets DOES get better

A large percentage (65%) of the 2,000 women questioned say negative aspects of parenthood outweighed positive.

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From writer to porn star: Woman films sex scenes with X-rated lothario James Deen after responding to 'open casting call'

Jenn Tisdale, 33, a stand-up comedian and writer from Washington DC, filmed two scenes with Mr Deen last month in a New York hotel room.

Unstoppable rise of the TV dinner: Less than half the UK's families now regularly sit down at the table to eat

Many families now chose to eat dinner in front of the television instead of the round a table

A study which polled 713 parents has found 14 per cent NEVER eat meals together - and it's down to television, say researchers.

'She's a perfect little angel': Miami Heat star Chris Bosh welcomes baby girl with wife Adrienne - their second child in two years

Dylan Skye Bosh was born at 5.55am on Monday morning, weighing a healthy six pounds and 14ounces.

Dramatic story of 1930s pioneer Gerda Taro, the first female photographer to die in battle, brought to life in new book

German-Hungarian photojournalist Gerda Taro was killed in 1937 while covering the Battle of Brunete during the Spanish Civil War. Previously overshadowed by her colleague and lover Robert Capa, Taro's contribution has been reassessed following the discovery of a suitcase of negatives that proved much of the work attributed to him actually belonged to her. Capa himself met a similar fate in 1954 when he was killed by a landmine while covering the First Indochina War.

Would you eat here? Extreme hoarder reveals how she loves hosting dinner parties at her filthy, rat-infested home

Michelle, 56, has been living in her three-bedroom bungalow near Tacoma, Washington, for three decades and now her possessions lay stacked waist-deep.

The dress that made Cameron beg me for a date... before he met SamCam, of course! PETRONELLA WYATT on the designer outfits that have defined her life - and loves

Petronella Wyatt bought her first designer outfit, a black Armani gown, for a party thrown by Norman Lamont in 1992 - where she caught the eye of David Cameron.

'I still have nightmares about my mother's murder': Son of IRA victim Jean McConville says her violent abduction - which he witnessed - still torments him 40 years on

Michael McConville said that he relives his mother's abduction in nightmares and revealed he's still struggling to accept her death.

Chiara de Blasio trades signature floral headband for a bow and a bindi as she supports her father Bill on Election Day

The outfit she wore to vote beside her father this afternoon spoke to the hippie irreverence her style has exhibited along the campaign trail.

Is this the end of Black Friday? Now Toys R Us, Sears and Kmart join the stores opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day

Toys R Us is pushing back its opening time for the fifth year in a row, opening doors at 5pm on Thanksgiving Day, three hours before its opening last year.

How 29 is the age when women feel most beautiful (good news for Katy Perry and Alexa Chung) - and it's all down to surging confidence and falling in love

29 is the most beautiful age according to a new survey

More than half of the women consulted by researchers said

She's a home wrecker! Angry wives and girlfriends name and shame their partners' 'mistresses' on controversial website

Shesahomewrecker.com lists over 500 'mistresses' from across the U.S. with their name, location and photograph on full view.

Real-life heroines including Hillary Clinton and Malala get a Disney princess make-over to show how 'ridiculous' the archetype is

David Trumble was inspired to create the cartoons after Merida from Pixar's Brave was given a controversial sparkly and sexy make-over earlier this year.

He's as sexy as a Corby trouser press... so what DID Ulrika, Nancy and Faria all see in Sven?

Even the women who once fell for Sven's charms now appear to have doubts about his prowess as a monster Swedish love god, writes JAN MOIR.

Ivanka Trump gives three-week-old Joseph an early introduction to politics as she sticks 'I voted' badge on him on election day

The 32-year-old mother-shared an Instagram photo of the newborn lying down in a brown and blue striped outfit, with an 'I voted' sticker stuck onto his chest.

Is this the FOOD Banksy? Artist uses ketchup, peanut butter and coffee to tag brand logos onto clean surfaces

The Canadian artist is being labeled as the Banksy of food for her pantry-themed tagging of Ontario city, Brampton

Dorota Pankowska, 23, from Ontario, Canada, tags the logos of well-known brands -- but instead of using spray paint for her graffiti, she uses each brand's own product.

Hey Mum, It Fits! New clothing line for plus-size children aims to give overweight kids 'confidence in their personal style'

Using Kickstarter, Ruth Smoth is hoping to raise $12,000 by December for her plus-size kid's clothing line, Hey Mom, It Fits! - designed to 'give children confidence in their personal style'

Using Kickstarter, Ruth Smith from Illinois hopes to raise $12,000 by December for her plus-size kid's clothing line, Hey Mom, It Fits!.

Now YOU can look like Alexa Chung: Model unveils debut make-up range

The 29-year-old model, TV presenter and fashionista has teamed up with indie brand Eyeko to launch a range of cosmetics. In her new role as Creative Director at Eyeko, Alexa has used her beauty know-how, as well as her illustrative and photographic talents to custom design the first in a line of limited edition sets. The star has created a thick nib eyeliner and a mascara so that beauty aficionados can re-create her signature feline flick.

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The latest beauty fad, involving bathing in a tank of eels in order to exfoliate the skin, has been condemned by health inspectors as extremely dangerous.