Loose Women panellist Gloria Hunniford has opened up on the devastating losses she has faced in past years, including the heartbreaking death of her daughter Caron
Loose Women star Gloria Hunniford has opened up about the grief of losing her daughter and husband (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
Loose Women star Gloria Hunniford has revealed the heartbreaking question she asks herself following the death of her beloved husband.
The 84-year-old graces our screens every week as a regular fixture on ITV’s Loose Women and a presenter for BBC’s Rip Off Britain. But away from TV, Gloria suffered immense heartache when her husband, Stephen Way, passed away at the age of 85 just six months ago. It followed the traumatic loss of her daughter Caron Keating, who died of cancer at the age of 41 two decades ago.
Now the star has bravely opened up about her darkest moments after losing Caron and then her husband. She told the Mirror: “Some of my worst times when Caron passed and also when Stevie passed were if I was at home on my own.” She added: “And suddenly your mind wanders and you think: ‘What happened there, for goodness’ sake?’.”
Gloria Hunniford lost her beloved husband, Stephen Way, last year
The Loose Women star has been dealing with the grief of her husband, along with her daughter’s death two decades go
Gloria also revealed that her grief over Caron’s death inspired her to join the cast of Strictly Come Dancing in 2005. Recalling how she struggled to cope, she said: “When Caron died, I said: ‘I don’t think I’ll ever smile again’”.
“One of my sons found that very sad, so when Strictly came up, they said: ‘look, it’ll be good for you.’ And it was. It gave me something to laugh about, it was a challenge, the people were lovely and the glitter was lovely; it was helpful.”
Opening up about the profound pain of child loss, she said: “One of the hardest aspects of grief is when you lose a child. You cannot carry a baby for nine months, love that child and not feel the incredible pain at losing that child. It’s indescribable.”
Gloria (far right) is a regular on the Loose Women panel(Image: ITV)
The TV star said even at 84, that work is her lifeline from sorrow and is something that keeps her going through the harrowing toll of grief. Gloria shared: “Work makes me feel safe, because I have a structure, I know what I’m supposed to be doing. All the emotional stuff and all the heartbreak, that’s the hard bit to cope with.”
“As long as you can take your [self] away from grief for an hour it helps clear your mind for a little while.” She continued: “I’ve worked since I was seven and for me doing things and keeping busy is good for my head. To do nothing would be miserable for me. My way of coping wouldn’t be for everybody and I’m sure it’s quite controversial, but I love work.”
Gloria with TV presenter daughter Caron Keating who died in 2004(Image: Daily Mirror)
This coping mechanism has been her anchor during recent trying times, particularly as she navigates this year without her cherished “Stevie”, including on her 85th birthday on April 10. Gloria and her businessman partner had been an item since the mid-1990s and tied the knot in 1998, a leap of six years following her split from Don Keating, the dad to her three kids.
Reflecting on her family bonds, she added: “I think as you get older you really appreciate your children more and more. My two boys have been so amazing since Stephen died. Having children was the best thing I ever did in my life.”
Loose Women’s Ruth Langford urged viewers to get their skin checked
Loose Women’s Ruth Langsford issued an urgent plea to viewers as she shared a health update live on air.
During Tuesday (February 24) episode of the ITV hit daytime chat show, viewers and the live studio audience were joined by Ruth and her fellow panellists Janet Street-Porter, Denise Welch and Coleen Nolan as they discussed the day’s trending topics.
However it was one segment that had everyone talking as they discussed whether your skin could be hiding a secret health scare that you would have never thought to get checked.
Opening up the segment, Ruth went on to say: “We will be talking about skin today. Are you taking care of it? Any change of your condition on your skin could be an indication that there is something else going on in your body.”
Loose Women’s Ruth Langsford issued an urgent plea to viewers as she shared a health update live on air
She continued: “Dermatologists are warning we are all guilty of not taking enough time to really look at our skin and therefore look after ourselves.”
Ruth took the opportunity to open up about her own health scare after recently having a her moles checked on her body but she confirmed that “it is nothing to worry about.”
She started off by saying: “When I was younger, you kind of ignored things and you never thought about it. But definitely as I’ve gotten older – I’ve been twice this week – I go twice a year to get my moles checked.
Ruth took the opportunity to open up about her own health scare(Image: ITV)
“When we were young, we didn’t know the dangers of sunbathing and my dad’s in the army so we were abroad a lot running around in the sun. I remember sunscreen being around but not smothering it on.”
Pointing at her skin, Ruth then revealed: “I’ve just had a little thing done here this week but it’s nothing to worry about because it’s been checked.”
Co-star Coleen pointed out: “Didn’t you go green earlier” to which Ruth replied: “I did go green but it’s gone now. I don’t know what that was, maybe because it was early morning.”
Before closing the show, Ruth said: “Please go and have anything checked that you are worried about. We are just looking at here blue skin is a sign of poor circulation, Yellowish skin is a sign of liver problems and thickness or hardening of the skin can be diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disorders so anything that you’re concerned about and anything that is unusual please, please get it checked.”
Spice Girl Mel B has arrived at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, ready to say ‘I do’ to her partner of three years Rory McPhee in a star-studded London ceremony
Mel B has tied the knot at St Paul’s Cathedral in London on Saturday, in a very lavish ceremony attended by her nearest and dearest. The Spice Girl, 50, pulled out all the stops to ensure her big day was picture-perfect as she wed her fiancé, Rory McPhee.
They said their ‘I dos’ at St Paul’s Cathedral after their three-year engagement. Mel and family friend Rory, 37, have known each other for years, and he has worked as her hairstylist.
Things are thought to have turned romantic between the pair in 2018 and Rory proposed to Mel back in 2022. It isn’t be the pop star’s first time walking down the aisle as she has been married twice before.
However, it hadn’t stopped Mel from planning the ultimate wedding as it has been said Scary Spice and her new husband enjoyed a meal, drinks and dancing after their nuptials at the luxury Shangri-La at The Shard in London.
An insider said the wedding would “huge” and the “most memorable event” but two of her Spice Girl bandmates are “too busy” to attend. However, Mel C made sure to pay tribute to her on social media.
Fans react to Mel B and Rory’s lavish wedding
Mel B’s fans have shared their reactions to the Spice Girl star’s wedding to Rory McPhee, with one fan hailing her as a “genius”.
They wrote on X: “Mel B married her hairstylist yesterday?? GENIUS.”
Another fan called the couple “beautiful”, while a third wrote: “She’s stunning!”
Mel B and her new husband Rory (
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Paloma Faith and Angellica Bell’s tributes
After Mel B shared a sweet snap of her with her new husband, Rory, her friends rushed to the comment section to congratulate her.
Paloma Faith said: “Congrats my angel you deserve the world,” and Pixie Lott added: “waaaa congratulations!!!!!” Model Heidi Klum posted: “CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH. WISHING YOU LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE FOREVER.”
Singer Beverley Knight wrote: “Huge congratulations Melanie, so happy to see you happy,” with Louise Redknapp, Terry Crews and Sofia Vergara posting heart emojis. The likes of Alexandra Burke and Richie Anderson also shared their love for the star.
Pal Angellica Bell commented: “Love you. Thank you for being you and being there when I started. Loved sharing the day with you. Congratulations to you and Rory.”
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Mel C pens sweet tribute to Mel B
Victoria and Geri won’t be attending Mel’s wedding (
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Mel C, who wasn’t in attendance at the intimate wedding, took to her Instagram Stories to pen a heartfelt tribute to her Spice Girls pal, Mel B.
Sharing Mel B’s wedding photo on her Instagram Stories, she added: “So so happy for you. Beyond gutted I couldn’t be there. Excited to celebrate with you really soon! Yippee!” along with a heart emoji.
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Still nothing from Mel C and Geri
While Baby Spice was at the wedding, and Posh sent a sweet message on social media this morning, Sporty and Ginger are yet to publicly wish their pal well on her nuptials.
Their absence at Mel’s special day is yet to be explained. Victoria was unable to attend due to “scheduling conflicts”. A source close to the fashion designer said: “Victoria has long standing plans out of the country and she simply can’t be there.
“She adores Mel, they get on really well despite their paths going in opposite directions. It’s a real shame. There is no issue between them, they haven’t fallen out. It’s just one of those things.”
Why were Mel and Rory able to have their wedding at St Paul’s Cathedral?
Around 30 couples marry inside the iconic building but as St Paul’s is not a parish church, there are conditions on who can be married there.
On the official website, St Paul’s Catherdral states: “We are able to marry members of: the Order of the British Empire, and their children, the Order of St Michael and St George, and their children, the Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor, and their children, and the Cathedral Community (staff and volunteers, including Cathedral School, subject to length of service), and their children.”
Mel was given permission to wed in because she was awarded an MBE in 2022 for her services to charitable causes and vulnerable women. Following the ceremony inside St Paul’s, a reception at The Shard was booked for after the ceremony.
Read more here.
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Mel B’s lavish reception
It was previously reported Mel B and her new husband would be celebrating their marriage at the Shangri-La at The Shard.
An insider said this week: “The Shard says that brides and grooms can ‘celebrate their special day in the clouds with enchanting London views, your special day will be as breathtaking as your love story’ and that is exactly what Mel wants.”
The Shangri-La charges approximately £280 per person, which could cost Mel £28,000 just for the food and a number of drinks. The publication claimed the singer will bus her guests from St Paul’s Cathedral to the Shard, which is roughly a 35 minute drive.
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Mel B all smiles as she walks hand-in-hand with husband Rory
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After tying the knot and saying her ‘I do’s’ in St Paul’s Cathedral, Mel B emerged as a new wife.
The Spice Girls singer beamed as she walked hand-in-hand with hairstylist Rory following their three-year engagement.
Mel’s stunning dress and veil blew in the wind as left the iconic venue to pose for stunning photos before heading to her next destination.
Spice Girls star Mel B poses with family and friends after tying the knot
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Mel B was all smiles as she posed for photos outside St Paul’s Cathedral, surrounded by her closest family and friends following her wedding to Rory McPhee.
The iconic pop star looked radiant in her elegant gown and flowing veil, standing proudly alongside her three daughters, Phoenix, Angel, and Madison, who served as bridesmaids.
The joyful group also included celebrity guests like Emma Bunton, Cara Delevingne, Katherine Ryan, and Daisy Lowe, all gathered to celebrate the special day.
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Mel B is as animated as ever as she ties the knot
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Mel B has always been known for her animated persona, and her wedding day was no different as she pulled some funny faces as well as looking stunning alongside her new husband Rory.
The Spice Girl star has got hitched for the third time after marrying her fiancé, Rory McPhee. The happy couple, who have known each other for years, tied the knot at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, surrounded by their famous pals.
Mel, 50, who has been married before to Dutch dancer, Jimmy Gulzar, and American film producer, Stephen Belafonte, looked gorgeous for her special day, wearing a stunning bridal gown with a sweetheart necklace and pearl detail.
The singer locked lips with her new husband outside the venue as friends and family cheered on their love story.
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Alan Carr looks over the moon as he hops on Mel B’s wedding party bus
Comedian Alan Carr brought the fun to Mel B’s wedding celebrations, looking absolutely over the moon as he boarded the party bus following the glamorous ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral.
Dressed in a dapper grey suit with a cheerful pink tie, the beloved comedian radiated joy, seemingly cracking jokes and waving to onlookers as he joined the newlyweds and guests for the lively ride.
With music pumping and spirits high, Alan’s infectious energy was the perfect match for the vibrant atmosphere.
Mel B shares first wedding photo on Instagram
Mel B marked her magical day with a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing the first official wedding photo moments after saying “I do” at St Paul’s Cathedral.
The bbeautiful snap captures her radiance as she clutched Rory McPhee’s hand outside the iconic venuee.
In the caption, she expressed pure joy and gratitude, hinting at how blessed she felt to begin this next chapter with her best friend as she shared the date of their wedding day along with a love heart emjoi.
The image beautifully mirrors the ceremony’s elegance, from her Josephine Scott gown and cathedral-length veil to the couple’s serene expressions.
Fans flooded the comment section with love and congratulations, celebrating Scary Spice’s enchanting new beginning.
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Mel B and Rory McPhee share first public kiss as husband and wife!
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Mel B and Rory are offically husband and wife!
The couple tied the knot in London’s St Paul’s Catherdral surrounded by their loved ones and famous friends.
After saying their ‘I do’s’, the loved-up pair posed for pictures outside the stunning venue where they locked lips after vowing to stay together in sickness and health, until death do them part.
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Mel B leaves wedding with husband Rory McPhee
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Mel B leaves St Paul’s Cathedral with new husband Rory McPhee
Spice Girl star, Mel B, has got hitched for the third time after marrying her fiancé, Rory McPhee. The happy couple, who have known each other for years, tied the knot at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, surrounded by their famous pals.
The singer has departed St Paul’s with a huge smile on her face after offically tying the knot with Rory.
St Paul’s Cathedral is not usually a wedding venue, even though Prince Charles and Princess Diana married there in 19181. However, Mel was able to celebrate her nuptials at the iconic London landmark, which are rumoured to have cost £28,000, because she is an MBE, due to her charity work.
Joining her and Rory at the resplendent church, was Baby Spice star, Emma Bunton and her family. Victoria Beckham said she couldn’t attend due to ‘prior commitments’ and Mel C is in tour in Sweden.
Geri, meanwhile, has has had rocky relationship with Mel, with sources telling the Mail she’d “lost patience” with Scary’s “little jibes and digs” after Mel sensationally claimed she had slept with Ginger Spice when they were on tour.
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Alan Carr all smiles as he arrives at the ceremony
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Alan Carr brought his signature charm and humor to Mel B’s wedding, turning heads in a sleek grey suit paired with a playful pink tie.
The tailored ensemble struck a perfect balance between sophistication and personality, reflecting Alan’s vibrant character.
The soft grey offered a classic foundation, while the pop of pink added a cheerful twist, capturing the joyful spirit of the occasion.
With his trademark glasses and infectious smile, Alan looked polished yet entirely himself.
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Cara Delevingne brings the glamour in a daring outfit
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Supermodel Cara Delevingne made a bold statement at Mel B’s wedding, arriving in a sharply tailored suit and stylish hat.
Known for her edgy fashion sense, Cara balanced classic menswear-inspired elegance with her signature flair.
The crisp lines of the suit complemented her confident stride, while the hat – tilted just so slightly – added a playful, vintage touch.
Her look stood out among a sea of gowns, offering a refreshing contrast and nod to gender-fluid fashion.
As cameras flashed, it was clear Cara wasn’t just attending a wedding – she was making a fashion moment.
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Who walked Mel B down the aisle?
Melanie was walked down the aisle by James Steen, the husband of Louise Grannon, Melanie’s biographer. While her now husband, Rory, was supported at the alter by his best man, Jordan McPhee.
She was also supported by her bandmate, Emma Bunton, just days after the Mirror revealed why she was the only Spice Girl attending the ceremony. There had been reports that both Geri Horner and Victoria Beckham had been snubbed but a source close to the band revealed to me that this wasn’t the case.
Emma, known as Baby Spice, delighted those in attendance by singing at the ceremony. She told the Mirror: “I am so excited to be here, I can’t wait for the wedding.” In true Baby form, the blonde legend rocked a chic pink dress as she was accompanied by her husband, Jade Jones, and their son Beau.
Inside Spice Girls’ Mel B’s stunning wedding to Rory McPhee as intimate details revealed
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Mel B worked very closely with London-based Evelie Bridal and Josephine Scott to design the georgette crepe gown, which showcased her gym-honed physique in a corset bodice. Her beautiful gown featured draping, which hugged her silhouette and flowed freely into a dramatic train.
Meanwhile, a detachable jacket was decorated with hand-embellished pearl constellations across the high neckline, with the long-sleeved jacket framing her shoulders and adding a regal touch to her gown, in true St Paul’s etiquette.
Mum-of-three Melanie, opted for a white with a cathedral-length veil which trailed down the 158-meter-long aisle, scattered with pearls and, in true Mel B style, a touch of drama.
Speaking to the Mirror, owner of Evelie Bridal, Caroline Black, who styled Melanie said: “From the moment Mel walked through the doors at Evelie, this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary.
“Helping a real Spice Girl choose her wedding dress—what could possibly top that? But what’s truly made this experience so meaningful is getting to know Mel as just Mel — not the icon, but the woman. It’s been such an honour.”
Meanwhile, the designer, Josephine Scott said: “Designing this gown for Mel was about capturing her fearless spirit and softness all in one look. She’s iconic, powerful, and radiant — and this dress had to be worthy of that.
“Every detail was chosen to honour her strength and sensuality while celebrating the woman and the love story beneath the girl power.”
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Romantic proposal
Mel B has confirmed she is getting married again (
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Rory proposed to Mel in the grounds of Cliveden in Berkshire. Speaking about the moment, the singer shared: “We went for a walk around the grounds with the dogs before dinner and on the way back, Rory suddenly said, ‘I’m going to go back to the room and put the fire on’.
“I didn’t think anything of it, but I did get this funny feeling in my stomach. Then, as I walked through the door, he got down on one knee.”
“I was so nervous, my lips were trembling,” Rory says. “I’d spent ages writing down all these things I wanted to say, but when it came to it, I just babbled.”
“Oh no, it was lovely, what you said,” Mel responded. “He told me he loved me, that I was his best friend and that he wanted to be with me for the rest of our lives.”
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How did Mel B meet her new husband Rory?
Mel and family friend Rory, have known each other for years, and he has worked as her hairstylist.
Things are thought to have turned romantic between the pair in 2018 and Rory proposed to Mel back in 2022.
Rory’s specialism in curly hair is eventually how the pair got together, with the stylist helping Mel after she cut off curls following her previous relationship.
Speaking to US Weekly, the singer said Rory was “nurturing” her hair, simultaneously doing the same to her “belief in love again and trust”.
She told the publication: “He’s a very confident man, and that, to me, is a man. He makes me feel so safe.”
Mel mirrored these words in an interview with HELLO!, saying: “For the first time in my life, I’m engaged to a beautiful, honest person who makes me feel protected, nurtured and so loved, and I want to savour that.”
Why isn’t Geri Horner attending Mel B’s wedding?
Geri is expected not to attend (
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Earlier this week, a source told us why Geri and Victoria Beckham wouldn’t be going to Mel B’s wedding.
The source reassured The Mirror that there is “no snub” involved. They mentioned that the group remains “all on friendly terms,” with Geri and Victoria simply being “busy”.
They revealed: “There’s no snub, the girls are all on friendly terms with one another, but it’s no secret that Geri is busy with Christian at Formula One and Victoria is extremely busy with her fashion brand.”
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Mel B’s ‘£28,000 wedding reception plans’ as she marries fiance Rory McPhee
Mel B’s wedding reception will take place at the luxurious Shangri-La at The Shard in London, boasting breathtaking views of the city.
Guests can expect an extravagant meal, drinks, and dancing at the esteemed venue, which typically charges approximately £280 per person. The singer has even arranged for her guests to be transported in style via a 35-minute bus ride from St Paul’s Cathedral to The Shard.
With the wedding extravaganza set to be a “huge” and “most memorable event”, Mel is pulling out all the stops to ensure an enchanting and breathtaking celebration of her love story.
Earlier this week, The Mirror revealed that Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell are set to miss the wedding. A source disclosed: “Victoria has long standing plans out of the country and she simply can’t be there.”
The insider noted that the fashion mogul “adores” Mel with “no issue” between them, stating: “It’s just one of those things.”
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Inside the champagne-filled party buses taking guests to the reception in style
The party is only just beginning over at St Paul’s Cathedral, with Mel B’s guests due to board two huge party buses which will take them to a reception at Shang-Ri La.
The buses can hold up to 76 people, with a bar downstairs as well as seating and a disco downstairs. Guests certainly won’t go thirsty – as the buses are stocked with champagne.
These party buses will be taking Mel B’s guests to the reception
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Here comes the bride!
Mel B has arrived at St. Paul’s Cathedral in a stunning bridal gown as fans gathered to watch the Spice Girls star.
Her daughters Phoenix Gulzar and Madison Brown Belafonte went ahead of the singer as she prepared to walk down the aisle.
Mel B arrived in a stunning white bridal gown
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Katherine Ryan, Alan Carr and other celebs make a big entrance
More famous faces are starting to arrive for Mel’s big day as they make their way inside St Paul’s. Comedian Alan Carr was seen with Celebrity Big Brother star, Angellica Bell, who obviously got the pink fascinator memo from Emma Bunton.
They were joined by pregnant comedy star, Katherine Ryan, and her husband, Bobby Koostra along with model Daisy Lowe and her husband, Jordan Saul.
Katherine Ryan arrives at Mel B’s wedding with her husband Bobby Koostra (
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Mel B’s sister Danielle Brown shares wedding nerves
Mel’s sister Danielle Brown has arrived – and revealed that she’s set to give a reading at the ceremony.
“I am so nervous. It’s exciting though and I am doing the first reading!” she told The Mirror.
Danielle Brown arrives at her sister Mel B’s wedding (
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Emma Bunton reveals her secret role in Mel B’s lavish wedding
Emma Bunton has revealed to The Mirror that she will be singing at Mel B’s nuptials. The Spice Girls star said: “I am so excited to be here. I can’t wait for the wedding.”
Emma Bunton dressed in classic pink for Mel’s big day
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Emma Bunton in baby pink as she shares snap of wedding outfit ahead of ‘happy day’
Mel’s Spice Girl pal, Emma Bunton, has plumped for a baby pink ensemble for her pal’s wedding as she shared a snap of herself getting ready.
Sporting a gorgeous dress with a fancy fascinator complete with a lace veil, Emma captioned the snap: “Oh happy day!!” as prepares to see Scary Spice waltz down the aisle for the third time.
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Star-studded guests start to arrive – including a BBC presenter
Presenter, Gaby Roslin, cut an elegant figure as she made her way inside St Paul’s cathedral, sporting a gorgeous beige silk dress and matching hat with a cream ribbon.
Mel was a guest on Gaby’s Magic Radio show earlier this year when she told the host she was “finally happy” while admitting “it took a while to get there” ahead of her wedding to Rory.
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Wedding set-up begins in stunning St. Paul’s chapel
With just under two hours to go before Mel B weds her beau Rory McPhee, set-up is officially underway at St. Paul’s chapel in London.
Staff have been spotted setting up floral arrangements in the stunning chapel ahead of this afternoon’s nuptials.
White flowers have filled St. Paul’s chapel, where Mel B will marry later today
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Mel B to be married by priest with links to late Queen
The Mirror can confirm that Mel B and Rory McPhee will be married at St. Paul’s chapel by priest Andrew Tremlett – the dean of St Paul’s.
Andrew took over from David Ison back in 2022 and has been the dean of St Paul’s ever since.
He was brought into the role early following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, becoming Dean Designate to lead a memorial service for the late monarch at St Paul’s Cathedral in September 2022.
Andrew Tremlett will be marrying Mel B and Rory McPhee during today’s service
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Mel B to be walked down the aisle by close friend and journalist
The Mirror can reveal that Mel B will be given away by friend and journalist James Steen. The former Mirror journalist is filling in for Mel’s father Martin, who died in 2017 after a five year battle with myeloma cancer.
James is the husband of Louise Gannon, Mel’s biographer. The couple are parents to Charlie Steen – the lead singer of punk band Shame.
Meanwhile, Rory’s best man will be his brother Jordan McPhee, while the flower girls are Mel’s nieces.
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Mel’s husband-to-be is ‘as un-showbiz as they come’
Mel B is set to wed hairstlist Rory McPhee, 37, later today – with a confidante revealing that he’s as “un-showbiz as they come”.
They told The Mirror: “It’s why everyone thinks that they get on so well… and why he is so good for Melanie. He doesn’t come from that fake, entertainment world. He is down to earth, family orientated and just a normal bloke.”
A confidante close to Mel says that Rory is as ‘un-showbiz’ as they come (Image: @officialmelb/Instagram)
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Mel B prepares for the big day with a different kind of bath
Mel B is in preparation mode for her lavish London wedding this afternoon – and has shared how she’s stayed relaxed ahead of the ceremony.
The Spice Girls star posted a photo of her undergoing a sound bath to her Instagram page, writing: “cant wait to marry the luv of my life.”
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Mel B’s chequered love life
Mel B is tying the knot later today after finding love with hair stylist Rory McPhee, however she is leaving behind a star-studded dating history.
The Spice Girls singer once dated film star Eddie Murphy in 2006, with the pair sharing now-18-year-old child Angel Iris. She was also previously married to US film producer Stephen Belafonte.
You can read more about Mel’s love life here.
Eddie refused to accept that he’s Mel B’s daughter’s father until a paternity test had been done (Image: AFP via Getty Images)
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Who is Mel B’s husband-to-be?
Mel and Rory McPhee have known each other for years and it is thought things turned romantic between them back in 2018. Hairstylist Rory has worked in his industry for more than a decade and is described as a curly hair specialist.
He’s co-founded salons such as Rory James, which is located in Horsforth, close to Mel’s own home city of Leeds. Rory is listed as an artist for Lee Stafford, with him credited as training others in the industry and acting as an ambassador in the educational role.
Mel’s fiance also said to be an artist for the brand Redken, which is part of the L’Oréal Group. His celebrity clients have included actor Christian Cooke, who is Mel’s cousin.
Rory and Mel are said to have even met through Christian, who has reportedly been close pals with her soon-to-be husband since they were in school.
Read their full path to finding love here.
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Victoria Beckham sends sweet message as she misses out
Victoria Beckham has proved there is no bad blood between the former bandmates as she shared a touching message to Mel. She took to her Instagram Stories where she shared a gushing post and settled rumours of a fallout between the pair.
Posting a photograph of her and Melanie together at a recent event, Victoria sent her well-wishes. In the caption she gushed: “Sending love to you @officialmelb! @rorymcphee is a very lucky man! xx”
Victoria and Geri won’t be attending Mel’s wedding (Image: Getty Images)
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Extremely lavish reception sets Mel back £28,000
Mel B hasn’t held back on treating her guests as she is set to splurge out thousands to make her day perfect. After saying ‘I do’ at St Paul’s Cathedral, the guests will head to the Shangri-La at The Shard in London.
The Shangri-La charges approximately £280 per person, which could cost Mel £28,000 just for the food and a number of drinks. It has been claimed the singer will bus her guests from St Paul’s Cathedral to the Shard, which is roughly a 35 minute drive.
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Three Spice Girls miss out
Mel B will be walking down the aisle without all of her former bandmates present as Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell and Mel C will not be attending the wedding.
There’s also said to be speculation ahead of the wedding that Emma Bunton may skip the occasion too.
Amid the rumours about her wedding, a source told the Mirror that there is “no snub” over the upcoming nuptials. They said that the group are “all on friendly terms,” adding that the stars are just “busy”.
The source said: “There’s no snub, the girls are all on friendly terms with one another, but it’s no secret that Geri is busy with Christian at Formula One and Victoria is extremely busy with her fashion brand.”
Meanwhile, insiders told the Mirror that Mel C would have loved to have been there “but she is on tour in Sweden”. They added: “They have a great deal of affection for Melanie.”
Geri is expected not to attend (Image: Getty Images)
Emmerdale actress, Lucy Pargeter, who has played Chas Dingle on the soap for years, is reportedly engaged to Elliott Walker, who is behind bars after pleading guilty to conspiracy to produce class B drugs
Lucy Pargeter is reportedly engaged to a convicted drug lord
Emmerdale star, Lucy Pargeter, is engaged to a convicted drug lord, who she visited in prison last week – according to reports. Lucy, 48, who has played Chas Dingle in the ITV soap for 23 years, is said to have made the 500-mile journey from her home in Yorkshire to HMP Hollesley Bay in Suffolk, where Elliott Walker is serving a six-year sentence.
Walker, 54, was sentenced in December 2021 for his part in the creation of a giant drug production facility in Warwickshire after supplying equipment for what is believed to be Britain’s biggest ever amphetamine factory. He is now said to be telling his fellow inmates that Lucy is his fiancée after some of the lags spotted the actress at the prison, when she was visiting.
Emmerdale actress, Lucy Pargeter is reportedly engaged to convicted criminal, Elliott Walker(Image: UK Press via Getty Images)
Talking to The Sun, a source said: “Her [Lucy’s] relationship has been the talk of the prison because some other visitors obviously recognised Lucy the other day as she’s been on Emmerdale for ages.
“And Elliott has made no secret of telling other inmates she’s his fiancée .”
The outlet has also published a snap of the actress getting into her car, which it says was taken outside the Category D nick last week when she went to visit Walker.
It is not known how and where Lucy met the felon, who is thought to be close to a release date.
Elliott Walker was sentenced in December 2021 for his part in the creation of a giant drug production facility in Warwickshire (Image: National Crime Agency)
Lucy, who split from her former partner in 2019, revealed in a podcast in 2022 that she was in an “exclusive new relationship”, but gave no further details.
However, last year, the mum of three, who has played the iconic Chas on Emmerdale for 23 years, shared an Instagram video post in which she was wearing a diamond engagement ring.
Four years ago, Walker, from South East London, was locked up after admitting conspiracy to produce amphetamine.
He bought equipment for the drugs lab in picturesque Henley-in-Arden, which was raided by the National Crime Agency.
It was said to be capable of producing 400kg of amphetamine — with an estimated street value of £10millon — every month.
Lucy, who has never married, shares daughter Lola, who was born in in 2005 and twins Betsy and Missy, who were born in 2017, with ex, Rudi Coleano.
The actress is said to have made the 500-mile journey to see Walker in prison in Suffolk(Image: Getty Images)The pair did get engaged in 2019, but later confirmed their split, with a spokesperson saying at the time: “Lucy Pargeter has confirmed she has separated from her long term partner Rudi Coleano and while no longer together their main priority is raising their three daughters.”
Janet Street-Porter has branded her Loose Women co-star Denise Welch “selfish” during a debate about emigrating live on the ITV daytime show alongside Ruth Langsford and Coleen Nolan
Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter clashed with co-star Denise Welch live on air during the latest instalment of the ITV daytime show.
Host Ruth Langsford was back on the panel alongside Janet, Denise and Coleen Nolan as they famous foursome discussed the latest topics making the news..
During a debate on “have you considered emigrating?”, Janet branded Denise “selfish” as the former Coronation Street actress shared her opinion on the matter.
Janet said: “That’s so selfish.” Denise asked: “Why is it selfish? The journalist added: “If you don’t like the country you are in, do something about it yourself”, with Denise replying: “I’m trying to.”
Loose Women’s Janet Street-Porter clashed with co-star Denise Welch live on air
Janet continued: “Then go to another like Dubai..” Denise interrupted saying: “You pay no tax and it’s safe. In this country we respect the country’s human rights more than the victim’s human rights.”
Elsewhere in the show, Ruth issued an urgent plea to viewers as she shared a health update with viewers. As the panel discussed whether your skin could be hiding a secret health scare that you would have never thought to get checked, Ruth went on to say: “We will be talking about skin today.
Denise and Janet butted heads during a segment on emigrating
“Are you taking care of it? Any change of your condition on your skin could be an indication that there is something else going on in your body.”
She continued: “Dermatologists are warning we are all guilty of not taking enough time to really look at our skin and therefore look after ourselves.”
Ruth took the opportunity to open up about her own health scare after recently having a her moles checked on her body but she confirmed that “it is nothing to worry about.”
Ruth Langsford shared a health update with viewers
She started off by saying: “When I was younger, you kind of ignored things and you never thought about it. But definitely as I’ve gotten older – I’ve been twice this week – I go twice a year to get my moles checked.
“When we were young, we didn’t know the dangers of sunbathing and my dad’s in the army so we were abroad a lot running around in the sun. I remember sunscreen being around but not smothering it on.”
Pointing at her skin, Ruth then revealed: “I’ve just had a little thing done here this week but it’s nothing to worry about because it’s been checked.”
Co-star Coleen pointed out: “Didn’t you go green earlier” to which Ruth replied: “I did go green but it’s gone now. I don’t know what that was, maybe because it was early morning.”
Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, is a huge tennis fan and is often spotted at Wimbledon. The princess and her mother have even been spotted together in the Royal Box
Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton at Wimbledon(Image: PA Archive/PA Images)
Kate Middleton “fulfilled a long held promise” to her daughter Princess Charlotte, feeling “guilty” for not spending enough time with her due to cancer treatment.
The Duchess of Cambridge, an avid tennis enthusiast and patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club since 2016, is often seen at Wimbledon and is expected to grace the Royal Box once more this year.
Last year, Charlotte made her debut at the prestigious tennis event, fulfilling a vow Kate had made to treat her to the finals. Speaking to The Sun, royal biographer Ingrid Seward explained: “It was a long held promise that Kate would take Charlotte to the finals as a special treat.
“Kate felt guilty she hadn’t been able to spend as much time as she would have liked to be with the kids because of her exhaustion after her treatment.”
Princess Kate is expected to appear at Wimbledon again this week(Image: PA Archive/PA Images)
Seward also suggested that Charlotte’s presence helped to shift the focus from Kate, who, despite her health struggles, was “determined” to make it to Centre Court last year.
Young royal Charlotte was lauded by body language expert Judi James as Kate’s “wing-girl” during a public appearance.
Judi James told The Mirror: “Charlotte is still showing signs of being her mother’s wing-girl. She is now grown up enough to walk independently beside or behind her mother, with Kate only performing a small, loving touch on the back to bring her forward for her handshakes,” reports Gloucestershire Live.
Royal biographer Ingrid Seward says Kate felt ‘guilty’ that she couldn’t spend time with her children last year(Image: PA Archive/PA Images)
Moreover, Judi observed: “Charlotte is so clearly still using her mother as her body language role model, too. She appeared to be tuned into Kate closely, changing her own pose to mirror her mother’s while they all stood chatting.”
Wimbledon commenced this Monday and is set to continue until Sunday, July 13. Royal sightings have become a huge aspect of the prestigious tennis event.
The tournament’s first day saw Sarah, Duchess of York, gracing Wimbledon with Princess Beatrice by her side, whilst Lady Gabriella Kingston made an appearance with philanthropist Robert Denning.
Kate Middleton makes regular appearances at Wimbledon(Image: Offside via Getty Images)
The grand slam also attracts a steady stream of celebrities, including newly knighted Sir David Beckham who was seen savouring the matches from Centre Court.
Hollywood A-lister Jessica Alba was spotted soaking in the atmosphere along with her daughter Honor Warren. Radio One’s Mollie King and England cricket star Stuart Broad were also among the attendees who added glamour to the sporting spectacle on Monday.
A royal insider has revealed the simple household job that the late Queen would take great delight in accomplishing, often charming her guests with the down-to-earth habit
The late Queen was an unexpected fan of one household chore (Image: Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images)
Despite the huge list of privileges that come with being a member of the royal family, there is one thing that not all of us are immune to: household chores. While it’s safe to assume that the royals have an army of Palace staff that keep their homes in pristine condition, there are always some things you just have to do yourself.
For the late Queen, one household chore was actually very therapeutic, with the monarch often charming her house guests by taking up the humble habit, as a royal expert claims Her Majesty revelled in donning a pair of yellow gloves and doing the washing up.
A royal insider has shared the humble house chore that Queen Elizabeth used to indulge in(Image: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)
In his biography Elizabeth: An Intimate Portrait, Gyles Brandreth revealed the Queen’s wholesome habit, with former Prime Minister David Cameron recalling the moment he tried to help with the dirty dishes during one of his trips to Balmoral.
The former Prime Minister told Gyles: “I’m not making this up, you sat down and Prince Philip and Her Majesty The Queen served your dinner and cleared it away and washed it up while you sat talking with the other guests.
“I remember thinking it was sort of year five, I thought: ‘Well, I now surely can help’ and got up and got on the Marigolds and started doing the washing-up. And I remember Her Majesty saying: ‘What on earth is the Prime Minister doing?’ I’d broken with the protocol and rapidly sat back down and did what I was told.”
Mr Cameron wasn’t the only person charmed by the Queen’s insistence to clean up after herself and her guests, as another close friend of the Firm recounted a similar experience during a small luncheon.
Dickie Arbiter, who worked closely with the Queen for many years as her Press Secretary, was invited to a small private lunch with the late Monarch and her husband, Prince Philip, which ended up with the two of them carrying out the unexpected domestic chore.
The late Queen often charmed her house guests by volunteering to do the washing up, despite an army of Palace staff(Image: Getty Images)
Speaking to True Royalty TV , Dickie explained that he had volunteered to clean up from the lunch and ventured to the kitchen to begin the process of washing dishes when he heard a “very familiar voice” behind him.
He said: “When I arrived at Buckingham Palace, my boss said to me, ‘you’ve been invited to Balmoral for a dine and sleep to meet the Queen’.
“There were only four of us at this lunch: The Queen, her lady-in-waiting, Prince Philip and myself. It lasted about 45 minutes, with china plates, silver cutlery and Tupperware that we helped ourselves from.
“And at the end of it, the Queen said, ‘We’ve got to clear up’ and I took it as my cue as the junior flunky to do the washing up. So I went into the kitchen and started washing up. I heard this footfall behind me and assumed it was the lady-in-waiting coming to give me a hand.
“I said over my shoulder without even turning, ‘Okay, I’ll wash you dry’. This very familiar voice behind me said, ‘No, I’ll wash, you dry’. It was the Queen. So she plunged her hands into the fairy liquid – no gloves – and I did the drying up. It was quite an experience to actually do a bit of domesticity with a head of state.”
Noel Gallagher has told the crowd inside Cardiff’s Principality Stadium just who was the reason behind him finally ending his feud with brother Liam Gallagher and getting Oasis back together
The Gallagher brothers have let slip the real reason they got the band back together. During Oasis’ second night performing at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, Noel Gallagher revealed who was behind him finally ending his bitter feud with brother Liam Gallagher.
Oasis mania has swept the UK once again but it wasn’t too long ago that it was unimageable that we’d ever see Noel and Liam on stage together following a dramatic fallout in 2009.
The reunion announcement last year came 15 years after Noel quit the Manchester band, saying he “simply could not go on working with Liam a day longer”, after a backstage brawl at the Rock en Seine festival in Paris.
But speaking on stage this evening, Noel was overcome with emotion at times as he shared the stage with his brother once again. On night two of the show, Noel took a moment to give a shout out to Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs when the group returned for an encore.
A sight Oasis fans once thought they’d never see (Image: Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP)
He said: “On guitar, if it wasn’t for him, none of this would have happened!”
Noel and Liam swaggered on to the stage before waving at concertgoers at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday, the first stop on their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour.
The brothers, who had not performed together since their dramatic split in 2009, blasted through their setlist, kicking off with Hello, from their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?
During the gig, the lead singer apologised to fans for how long it had taken for them to reunite. Liam spoke to the audience several times throughout the set, saying: “Hello people, it’s been too long,” before their third song, (What’s the Story).
Before launching into Cigarettes And Alcohol, Liam demanded the audience embrace, telling fans to turn around and hug a stranger.
He said: “Right then beautiful people, I want to see you all turn around and put your arms round each other. And when the tune starts, jump up and f****** down.”
Both brothers made joking references to the dynamic pricing scandal, which caused outrage among fans trying to buy tickets for shows in the UK and Ireland, with some standard tickets appearing to jump from £148 to £355. The controversy prompted the Government and the UK’s competition watchdog to pledge to look at the use of dynamic pricing.
After Liam walked off stage following Roll With It, Noel took over singing duties for the first time. He quoted the audience a price the gig was worth, before saying: “It’s just gone up.” Later, Liam said: “Was it worth the £40,000 you paid for a ticket?”
During the final bars of Live Forever, a picture of Diogo Jota, the Liverpool footballer who died in a car accident on Thursday, was displayed, and the crowd cheered and applauded the gesture.
As they broke into fan-favourite Champagne Supernova, their final song of the evening, the lead singer said: “Right you beautiful people, this is it. Nice one for putting up with us over the years, we know we’ve been difficult. Champagne Supernova, nice one.”
While the brothers shared no banter on stage throughout the gig, they very briefly high-fived and half-hugged each other’s shoulders after their closing track.
Oasis was supported by fellow 90s group Cast and former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft. Cast, an indie rock band from Liverpool, also paid tribute to Diogo Jota, dedicating their top 10 hit Walkaway to the footballer.
Channel 4’s Grand Designs rejected a country mansion worth £3 million after they refused to send host Kevin McCloud to visit the property as it was going ‘too well’
Channel 4 turned down a Yorkshire project(Image: Channel 4)
For a quarter of a century, Kevin McCloud has been the face of Channel 4’s much-loved renovation series, Grand Designs. The programme showcases the trials and triumphs of individuals as they strive to build their dream homes, documenting every step from design to completion.
However, it appears that not all projects make the cut for the show, particularly if they’re going too smoothly. The owner of a Yorkshire property has spoken out, claiming that Channel 4 cancelled the show’s visit after deciding against featuring the home. According to the Yorkshire Post, the production company behind Grand Designs had identified the construction of Hawksworth’s Moor Reservoir in Yorkshire as an ideal project.
Kevin McCloud has hosted Grand Design for 25 years(Image: Channel 4)
Despite its breathtaking location and daring architecture, Channel 4 decided against filming the project because “there wasn’t enough drama”. The former owner of Hawksworth Moor Reservoir, Jonathan, shared his disappointment about Channel 4’s decision with the publication, reports the Express.
He revealed: “We thought it would go ahead and had even briefed about booking in ‘Kevin days’ but then got an email saying Channel 4 didn’t want to go with the project because they thought it would run too smoothly and wouldn’t provide enough drama.
“It was definitely a compliment, in a way,” he shared, adding, “I spent a number of years restoring a 16th-century farmhouse in Haworth and I liked living there, but I wanted another project and I wanted something different, a bigger challenge.
I’ve always moved up a level each time I renovated, and this is definitely the pinnacle.”
The Grand Design’s light house project was dubbed “the saddest episode”(Image: Channel 4)
Describing the grand estate, the country mansion sprawls across 12 acres and features four en-suite bedrooms, a home cinema, a games room complete with comfy seating and an expansive open-plan kitchen that proudly houses a boardroom-style dining table that seats 14.
Further amenities include a separate annex with three more bedrooms, a private gym, a well-appointed office, a modern shower room, and even a kitchen within the garage.
Jonathan conceded: “The build went very smoothly, we went over budget, but there was a conscious decision to spend more on the heat recovery and ventilation units and the kitchen. There were no sleepless nights.”
The Mirror has reached out to Channel 4 for comment.
Last month, a Grand Designs property that took two decades to renovate went on the market for £1.5 million, with fans calling it the “perfect” home.
Actress Linda Robson has spoken out about her former co-star Pauline Quirke’s battle with dementia, saying she doesn’t think her friend remembers her anymore
Linda Robson (left) gave a heartbreaking update on Pauline Quirke(Image: BBC)
Linda Robson has given a heart-wrenching update on her friend Pauline Quirke’s battle with dementia, revealing that the actress doesn’t speak much and no longer recognises her own grandchildren. Last month, Pauline’s husband Steve Sheen announced that she had been diagnosed with the illness in December 2021.
He stated that the 65-year-old actress had withdrawn from all professional and commercial activities, but her nationwide performing arts academy would continue to operate in line with her beliefs. Linda, who starred alongside Pauline and Lesley Joseph in the sitcom Birds of a Feather, has maintained contact with Pauline’s family since the diagnosis.
“I kept in touch with Steve the whole time over the last few years and Emily and Charlie too, those are her kids,” she shared with Love Sunday magazine. Linda, a Loose Women star, noted a significant change in her long-time friend, who she believes no longer remembers her.
“She doesn’t remember her grandchildren,” she said. “So, she’s not going to remember who I am even though we’ve been friends for 56 years. It really is sad.”
Despite finding it difficult to discuss her friend’s “terrible” illness, Linda expressed gratitude for the support shown towards Pauline. The actress is most recognised for her role as Sharon Theodopolopodous in the sitcom Birds of a Feather, which aired for nearly three decades, reports Bristol Live.
Pauline (pictured left) starred in Birds of a Feather alongside Lesley Joseph (centre) and Linda Robson (Image: ITV )
Over her 50-year career, she has appeared in over 60 TV and film productions, including The Sculptress, Broadchurch, Carrie’s War, North and South, Casualty, and ITV’s Emmerdale.
Dementia manifests differently in different people and comes in various forms. However, according to the NHS, there are some common early signs that may emerge before a dementia diagnosis.
Linda says Pauline doesn’t recognise her grandchildren anymore (Image: PA)
These include difficulty concentrating, struggling with daily tasks, having trouble following conversations or finding the right words, confusion about time and place, and mood changes. The NHS website states: “These symptoms are often mild and may get worse only very gradually.”
It further explains, “It’s often termed ‘mild cognitive impairment’ (MCI) as the symptoms are not severe enough to be diagnosed as dementia.”
The NHS also emphasises that dementia is not a natural part of ageing and advises seeking medical advice sooner rather than later if you’re concerned about memory issues or other symptoms.
