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A Darlington woman who lost four stone while taking Mounjaro says she also shed around half of her hair during the weight-loss journey. Dara Smith, 34, said the hair loss began after she increased her dose of the prescription injection, with strands appearing on her clothes, bedding and in the shower. The content creator said she had started using Mounjaro in January 2025, weighing about 13 stone. By August, she had lost more than three stone and weighed around nine-and-a-half stone, but began noticing her hair becoming thinner. “It would be all over my clothes and on my bedding, it…

Paul Hollywood has reportedly resumed landing his £500,000 helicopter on the rear lawn of his £1 million farmhouse in Kent, despite earlier complaints about the noise and disruption caused by the aircraft. The Great British Bake Off judge had moved the Robinson Raven to a local aerodrome after residents objected to his flights, with claims that the noise had disturbed the area and frightened horses. He is now said to have returned to using the private landing spot at his home, allowing him to fly directly from the property rather than first travelling to the aerodrome. Hollywood has used the…

Mikel Arteta has put Chelsea under pressure ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League meeting with the London rivals, suggesting Xabi Alonso’s side should be among the leading title contenders because of their lighter schedule. Chelsea missed out on European football last season, leaving them with fewer midweek fixtures and greater scope for rest, recovery and preparation. Arteta indicated that advantage could become significant over the course of the campaign. “I think they have every ingredient to be in the highest part of the table, that’s for sure,” the Arsenal manager said at his pre-match press conference. Arteta also pointed to Alonso’s…

Residents of Sheepshead Bay in Brooklyn are calling for increased NYPD patrols after a street takeover at the junction of Knapp Street and Emmons Avenue left skid marks on the road and raised fears over reckless driving. Footage from the incident, which took place at about 2am on 22 August 2026 near the Belt Parkway, showed cars performing doughnuts as fireworks were set off and spectators gathered to film. One person climbed on to scaffolding, while another narrowly avoided being struck by a vehicle spinning through the junction. Residents told local media that similar gatherings have occurred repeatedly in the…

Les Kiss has reshaped the Wallabies for their second Test against Argentina in Mendoza, handing Ben Donaldson a rare start at fly-half while restoring Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Len Ikitau to the midfield. Donaldson will wear the number 10 shirt for the first time since Australia’s defeat by Argentina in 2024. Kiss has confirmed that Carter Gordon is fit and has been moved to the bench to allow Donaldson another opportunity to establish himself as the Wallabies’ playmaker. ([wallabies.rugby](https://www.wallabies.rugby/news/ben-10-wallabies-coach-kiss-confident-donaldson-is-up-to-argentina-challenge-in-rare-test-start-202693?utm_source=openai)) Ryan Lonergan retains the scrum-half position after becoming an increasingly influential figure in Australia’s attacking structure. With Tate McDermott absent from the…

Prince William will represent King Charles III at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, Buckingham Palace has announced. The ceremony, to be held in Norway, will mark another instance in which a member of the British royal family stands in for the monarch at an overseas ceremony. As heir to the throne and a senior royal, William frequently undertakes overseas duties on behalf of the King, reflecting the ongoing responsibilities of the Crown in international engagements. The decision underscores the close ceremonial links between the British and Norwegian monarchies and the enduring ties between their royal households. No…

The heroism of New York firefighters who climbed into the burning World Trade Centre on September 11, 2001, is being revisited in an archive report featuring survivors who still carry the day with them. Some 343 members of the Fire Department of the City of New York were killed as they entered the twin towers to rescue those trapped inside. The department has said more than 400 of its members have since died from illnesses linked to the rescue and recovery operation. At 8.46am, Battalion Chief Joe Pfeifer was nearby investigating what he believed to be a routine gas leak…

A grass fire near Scrubs Lane in North Kensington caused major disruption to rail services serving London Paddington and Heathrow Airport on Saturday afternoon. Smoke was seen billowing above the Paddington area, with images posted on social media showing a large plume rising over north-west London. The London Fire Brigade said six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were sent to the blaze after it was reported at about 4.11pm. Crews from Hammersmith, Paddington, Ealing and surrounding stations were responding. The fire affected nearby railway lines, with services on the Elizabeth line and the Great Western Main Line into Paddington…

Gwyneth Paltrow has reportedly postponed a private dinner she planned to host for OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman at her home in Amagansett, New York, after the event prompted widespread backlash. The 53-year-old actress was due to hold the gathering on August 29 in honour of the 41-year-old technology executive. The planned evening was described as a private, off-the-record dinner, with cocktails followed by a seated meal. News of the event drew criticism online, particularly from people concerned about artificial intelligence’s impact on Hollywood and other creative industries. Some commentators accused Paltrow of being “tone-deaf” for appearing to celebrate one…

Apple’s iOS 27 is set to introduce iPhone Handoff, allowing users to move between two iPhones while keeping the same mobile number. The feature was briefly mentioned during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, but further details have now emerged in a demonstration running through Xcode 27’s Device Hub. The setup pairs two handsets, designating one as the primary iPhone and the other as a companion device. This would allow users to temporarily use a second phone without changing the number associated with their account. The timing coincides with expectations that Apple is preparing to launch a foldable handset, reportedly…