Rob Jetten and Nicolás Keenan have shared deeply personal news: they are expecting their first child through surrogacy. The couple announced the pregnancy in a joint Instagram post on 19 October, posing alongside their surrogate, Lisa, while holding an ultrasound scan. The message was brief, warm and unmistakably emotional. “A very special person is on the way. See you in 2027, little one.” They wrote the announcement in both Dutch and English, reflecting the public nature of

A spell of unsettled weather could bring the UK its first named storm of the autumn, with forecasters watching a deep area of low pressure that may sweep across the country later this week. The Met Office has already issued a yellow severe weather warning for Friday across south-western parts of the UK. Strong winds are the main concern, with gusts possibly reaching 70mph in the worst affected areas. Rain is also expected at times across the whole country, including places th

A new direct link between London and one of Thailand’s best-known island destinations has touched down just as Phuket moves into its busiest travel period. Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural direct flight from London Heathrow arrived at Phuket International Airport on Monday 19 October, carrying 258 passengers to southern Thailand. Many on board were travelling as families, a detail that points to the route’s clear appeal for long-haul leisure travel from the UK. The arrival was wel

Alfie Watts has spoken candidly about the difficult response he faced from his family after coming out as bisexual, sharing that they were “not exactly the most approving” when they found out. Watts, best known as the winner of series four of Race Across the World, came out publicly on 6 October through Instagram. At the time, he said he had been terrified to speak openly about his sexuality, but eventually found the courage to share it online. Now, in a new video for The Tra