Hidden secrets of the eastern star

Stacey Dooley presented another episode of DNA Family Secrets on BBC2 on Tuesday in a heartbreaking episode that saw a man find out about his biological father. Bill wanted to find out about his dad, who he had never known, and lost the only photograph he had of him, he had lost. He had left Bill and his mother when he went over to the US as a GI, and Bill's mother had eventually remarried, leaving Bill not wanting to ask too many questions but wondered why his father never returned for them. Geneticist Turi examined Bill and his father's DNA, and revealed that his father was likely to come from the Congo or Cameroon, which she said was where the slave trade began, meaning his ancestors arrived in the US in the 1700s as slaves. Turi explained: "We know that your father was with somebody before he met your mum, and they had a child. This would be your half-brother, his name is Don." Stunned, Bill said: "Oh wow... That is... I am just... That is real news to me. I thought … [Read more...] about DNA Family Secrets star discovers secret half-brother but is met with tragic news

COUNTING On fans are speculating single Jana Duggar is dating Nebraska pilot Stephen Wissmann after they were spotted on a getaway together. Jana , 31, has been labeled Cinderella Duggar by fans, as she is Jim Bob and Michelle ’s oldest single daughter who takes care of her younger siblings. Fans now suspect Jana is courting, which means dating, as a Tumblr user posted a photo of Jana next to Nebraska pilot Stephen Wissmann, 27, during his family’s Christmas celebration . The photo was on the Wissmann family blog and has since been deleted. One Reddit user said of the photo: "I think this is the first time she’s ever been to Christmas at someone else’s home though and is pictured seated next to that man on the couch." A second said: "This feels huge to me. They are sitting so close together!" The Duggar and Wissmann families also visited Magnolia in Texas over the weekend, as Stephen appeared to be standing behind Jana in one group photo. Jana and … [Read more...] about Counting On fans suspect Jana Duggar, 31, is dating pilot Stephen Wissmann, 27, after pair caught on secret getaway

One Foot in the Grave star Richard Wilson has said his memory is now “destroyed” after a fall. The 84-year old says how he hit his head after suffering a heart attack five years ago. And now he is suffering memory loss as a result. He t old the Oldie magazine : “I do get quite tired about not being able to walk as I used to and having to use a stick, but that is frustration more than grumpiness. "The same goes for my memory, which has got worse since I had a heart attack four years ago in Hampstead, where I live. "I fell off a small balcony while I was waiting to meet a writer for coffee outside Maison Blanc. "As I did so, I hit my head, which caused a bleed in the brain. That’s why my memory has been destroyed a bit. As a result, I am more forgetful – but not more grumpy.” "As I did so, I hit my head, which caused a bleed in the brain. That’s why my memory has been destroyed a bit. As a result, I am more forgetful – but not more grumpy.” But he says he is getting … [Read more...] about One Foot in the Grave star Richard Wilson’s memory ‘destroyed’ after a nasty fall

Mikhail Gorbachev turned 90 on Tuesday, with several world leaders sending well-wishes to the former leader of the Soviet Union. The former leader of the Soviet Union and secretary-general of the Communist Party is considered by some as one of the greatest reformers of the 20th century — but remains a controversial figure at home. How did he celebrate his birthday? Still active, Gorbachev heads a political foundation and co-owns the Kremlin-critical newspaper, Novaya Gazeta . He celebrated his birthday while staying in a hospital as a precaution amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gorbachev was scheduled to have video calls with his aides and associates who gathered at his foundation to congratulate him. He also spoke with world leaders and read messages from admirers worldwide. Gorbi and the Germans: Mikhail Gorbachev at 90 Remembering the 'Fathers of Unity' The first and only president of the former Soviet Union turns 90 on March 2. Since German … [Read more...] about Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev celebrates his 90th birthday

ARE you all for burning keepsakes from your exes, like Rachel, Monica and Phoebe famously did in sitcom Friends? Jo Hemmings , a behavioural psychologist, says: “If you have been badly hurt and every item you associate with your ex is a trigger, having a clearout of everything related to them can be quite cleansing. “But before you act in a fit of pique, remember that once something is gone, it’s gone – and you won’t have an opportunity to look back on memorabilia when you eventually start to heal. Alternatively, it’s not healthy to hold on to every item that has anything to do with your ex – keeping pants and toothbrushes in a shoebox, for instance. “This is, perhaps, a sign of harbouring unrequited hopes of reuniting. “My advice would be to put things like cards, photos or small gifts your ex has given you somewhere you can’t access easily. "When you heal, you may have some nice memories to look back on and maybe even smile about.” I dumped every last … [Read more...] about I set fire to my ex’s stuff on our balcony as soon as we split then deleted our photos and blocked all his family too