Last summer, Lisa McHugh was hospitalised after temporarily losing the use of both legs and experiencing excruciating pain in her face and head. Following extensive tests, she was eventually diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), a condition that affects how the brain and nervous system send and receive signals.

“It basically means there’s a nervous system problem and your brain isn’t sending the signals properly to your limbs or body. They call it a software problem in your brain, not a hardware problem,” Lisa explains.

The diagnosis saw her go from touring and raising two young children – Milo, now four, and Hallie, 18 months – to being unable to carry them and relearning how to walk using a frame.

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And speaking to RSVP Country, the country singer says while the past year has been the hardest of her life, it is also somehow one she is deeply grateful for. And she admits while excited about returning to the stage, she has learned the importance of prioritising her own health after years of pushing herself to the brink.

“We’re seven months into recovery, and I keep reminding myself that this wasn’t like having a tooth pulled – you lost your body”, she admits.

“My body basically shut down, the nervous system completely shut down, brought on by a lot of things. Stress is a big one; there was a lot going on at home, with my family, with Hallie not being well. There were worrying times, and all of that took its toll on me. I didn’t look after myself the way I should have,” she reflects.

“Recovery-wise, I’m good with everyday things, but I want to do gigs and live performances again at the level I was doing them, without feeling completely exhausted for days after. That will take time – I need to build up slowly and give my body a chance to get back into the swing of things. But I fully believe I will be fine again.”

However, she insists she will never return to the hectic pace of her former life, adding: “I’ll get back to performing while managing my energy carefully. I won’t put myself in the position I was in this time last year because I know that only ends one way, and that’s the last thing we want.”

Speaking about the stresses that lead up to her becoming so depleted she discussed how like so many working mothers, she tried to do it all: “I definitely know I was wearing a lot of hats, or trying to.

“Hallie was very sick and in and out of hospital for most of last year, which was very worrying. You have the constant stresses of being self-employed, trying to get enough hours in the day, dealing with the kids, and then thinking about social media, gigs, emails. Are there things I’ve missed? Then school, shopping, dinners, being a wife, a daughter, a mother – all of those things take a toll.

“I’ve had to learn that there are things I need to do that are non-negotiable. But there are some things I can do tomorrow. At the end of the day, your health is the most important thing, and the health of your family.

“Work is important, but it’s not life or death if you don’t get back to that email until the following day. It’s about balancing everything and making sure I have even half an hour to myself to rest and recharge.”

While the past year has been extraordinarily difficult, Lisa reveals it has also strangely changed her for the better, and shown her what is most important in her life.

“I 100% believe that. As tough as it was and still is, I also feel very lucky,”, she reveals.

“It could have been much worse. I might not have had the outcome or the chance of recovery and to reset things like I have. So yeah, it’s been tough, but I feel very lucky that it happened because it made me physically stop.

“I knew I was run down, tired, struggling, stressed, but I clearly wasn’t willing to stop and relax. So my body said, okay, if you’re not going to stop, we’ll make you stop. Looking back, what did I expect? It was only a matter of time, and thank God it was this and not something worse.”

She also shared her gratitude for her fans, who have showed Lisa an outpouring of love and support through her illness: “The response was overwhelming – the messages, cards, flowers, gifts, emails were constant, and still are to this day. I genuinely have the best fans in the world. Their prayers, well wishes, and support have helped me get to where I am now.”

To read Lisa’s interview in full and see all the stunning pictures, pick up the Spring edition of RSVP Country on shelves now.

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“The new range of Eau de Parfums from M&S are great quality and long lasting. This scent is nice and fresh.”

If you’re searching for a Mother’s Day present for that important woman in your life, a fresh fragrance is always a safe bet. Marks and Spencer is known for its wide perfume selection, including the ‘Discover’ and ‘Apothecary’ collections that deliver high-end fragrances without the price tag.

The Sweet Water Lily Eau De Parfum 50ml is currently retailing at £16 and has been flagged as ‘selling fast’ on the M&S site, but there’s a way to secure it for considerably less. First-time members of cashback platform TopCashback and new M&S customers (without a login) can get the scent for just 60p after cashback by registering here.

This means you could purchase the present for under a pound. Existing M&S shoppers can still benefit from a reduced price of 87p after cashback – by using the same unique link.

According to the M&S website, the complete product description states: “Expand your fragrance collection with the fresh Sweet Water Lily Eau De Parfum from our Discover range. It’s blended with notes of waterlily and violet leaf that create a natural aroma. Crisp green base aromas, as well as comforting vanilla and musk add warm depth. This scent is housed in a 50ml glass bottle, with a sculptural cap for a stylish look.

“From sweet, fruity notes to spicy ambers, experimentation is a key part of finding the fragrance that suits you. ‘Discover’ offers you a varierty of scents mapped across the fragrance families for you to explore and find your perfect scent.”

For those seeking a luxury branded fragrance, Boots has dramatically cut the price of this Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum 60ml from its original £70 to £35. It’s been flagged as ‘selling fast’ and the offer can be viewed here, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Meanwhile, at The Perfume Shop, this Gucci Bamboo Eau de Parfum Spray has been discounted to £49.99 from £90. More details are available here.

Returning to the M&S reviews for the perfume, one customer commented: “This is a lovely fragrance…very delicate and floral. Long-lasting on skin as well”.

Another buyer remarked: “Bought for myself, love M&S perfumes. Inexpensive and delightful fragrance.”

A third shopper said: “The new range of Eau de Parfums from M&S are great quality and long lasting. This scent is nice and fresh.”

At the time of publication, no negative feedback for the fragrance has appeared online. It can be bought at full price here.

How to get the M&S fragrance for 60p

• To claim the new member bonus, new members of TopCashback need to sign up via the TopCashback website.
• Search for M&S click ‘Get Cashback Now’.
• Shop and checkout as usual.
• Cashback will then track and appear in your TopCashback account within seven working days of your purchase.

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Naga Munchetty has allegedly taken a dig at Sally Nugent’s glamorous new look, which she revealed on Instagram thus month, and issued a bizarre insult about her BBC Breakfest co-star

Naga Munchetty is alleged to have ‘ruffled feathers’ with comments about Sally Nugent’s glamorous new look. Naga, 51, is best known for fronting BBC Breakfast but in more recent months has come under fire amid allegations of bullying on set. The allegations were eventually turned into a formal investigation.

According to insiders, Naga issued a bizarre dig aimed at co-star Sally, 54, following her glossy makeover, claiming that she looked as if she was about to take up a job on the “less serious” rival channel with her new look.

According to The Sun, Naga said: “We’re meant to be serious journalists, not trying to look like we’re presenting This Morning!”

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An insider then claimed that Sally’s new look has caused some upset backstage and Naga’s comment was a “nasty little moment” amid the ongoing investigation.

A source told the outlet: “Sally’s had a glow-up and her new do is looking fantastic. But it ruffled feathers as is often the way in the showbiz industry, There were a couple of remarks about it and Naga particularly made a comment about them being journalists not This Morning hosts.

“Things have been ticking along fairly quietly for the last couple of months whilst the bullying investigations continued but this was a nasty little moment!”

A BBC spokesperson told The Mirror: “We do not comment on individual staff issues.”

Naga has been a part of the programme for over a decade and normally presents with Charlie Stayt from Thursdays to Saturdays, whilst Sally takes the reins at the start of the week alongside Jon Sen.

Sally posted her glamorous new look onto social media earlier this month, and tagged Calum Tierney, who has worked with Coronation Street stars Samia Longchambon and Michelle Keegan in the past.

She instantly won praise from several of her celebrity pals, with Morning Live’s Helen Skelton leaving three fire emojis in the comments section, whilst Strictly Come Dancing professional Nadiya Bychkova said: “Gorgeous” and Michelle Ackerley said: “Beautiful [red heart emoji]”

Towards the end of last year, a string of claims made against Naga, who also presents on BBCRadio 5 Live. Allegations relating to Naga vary from allegedly hitting out at an intern for spreading Marmite on her toast incorrectly, and making an unwanted sexual remark to a female colleague.

Naga also allegedly hit out, claiming her porridge was “too hot” and she wasn’t a fan of blueberries, which had been used as a topping. BBC Breakfast boss Richard Frediani had also faced accusations of bullying before Naga and her co-anchor, Charlie Stayt, faced claims. The complaints about Frediani were not upheld. Stayt is said to remain “under review”.

The workplace culture review, led by management consultant Grahame Russell from Change Associates, was launched in the wake of the furore over disgraced former newsreader Huw Edwards.

At the time, a source said: “Naga has not been taken off air but now has certain members of production monitoring her and her interactions.

“She’s only allowed to speak to specific people too. It’s far from ideal as a way of working and everyone hopes it comes to a head someway or another soon!”

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Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Cafe, set on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors in Pickering, has been praised by Olive magazine for being a “treasure trove of Yorkshire deli finds”.

It’s also been described as a “go-to spot for foodies” thanks to its array of stock, including artisan treats, its own farm produce, Shepherd’s Purse cheeses, and Whitby Seafish smoked fish, to name a few.

The foodie publisher explained about its latest guide: “Delicatessens are fast becoming go-to destinations for food lovers seeking quality produce, regional specialities or simply a good cup of coffee and a pastry.

“Whether you’re stocking up on pantry essentials, hunting for a prime foodie gift or intrigued by those little luxuries that make cooking more exciting, these independent gems across the UK deliver on flavour, provenance and a sense of community, from historic establishments to neatly curated farm shops and bucolic village nooks.”

Take a look at all of the UK’s top delis via the Olive magazine website.

Why is this North Yorkshire deli among best in the UK?

Cedarbarn Farm Shop and Cafe on Thornton Road (YO18 7JX) was recently announced as a finalist at the Northern Farmer Awards, as it’s in the running for Food Retailer/Producer of the Year. 

Meanwhile, Olive magazine revealed: “A treasure trove of Yorkshire deli finds, Cedarbarn Farm Shop on the outskirts of Pickering is a must-visit.

“This wholesome deli and farm shop is a go-to spot for foodies to stock up on artisan treats, with a considered range of fresh produce grown on its own farm and groceries from some of Yorkshire’s finest suppliers (Shepherd’s Purse cheeses, Whitby Seafish smoked fish and Yorkshire Rapeseed oil, for example).

“Shelves are lined with Rosebud Preserves jams, local Yorkshire honey, Cartwright & Butler butterscotch crunch biscuits and bottles of Wold Top Brewery ales.”

We recently spotlighted Cedarbarn Farm Shop as it’s been hailed a “hidden gem” by locals – you can read more about that in our previous article.

Additionally, on Google, the best-named foodie spot has a 4.6/5-star rating based on more than 1,600 reviews.

We recently spotlighted Cedarbarn Farm Shop as it’s been hailed a ‘hidden gem’ by locals (Image: Tripadvisor)

A recent customer wrote: “A beautiful shop with luxury provisions.

“With both a delicatessen and butchers on site.

“Lovely cafe as well.

“A good selection of baked goods.

“Also stocking their own brand jams as well.”

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This guest posted: “Excellent shop, particularly liked the selection and service offered by the butcher – very helpful with selecting the right cut of meat.

“The cafe is delicious as well.

“Highly recommend!”

Someone else commented: “Really good cafe and farm shop, excellent food, good service and reasonably priced, amazing home-made chutney and great farm shop.”

Do you know about any other delis or farm shops that are a “must-visit” in North Yorkshire? Share your suggestions in the comments below.

US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the US Capitol, outlining his administration’s accomplishments and his vision for the year ahead.

During his wide-ranging speech, which lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes, Trump made the case that America had improved under his watch.

The BBC’s Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump’s main themes of immigration and the economy – and who he was looking to appeal to with his address.

Dhara Vyas, the chief executive of Energy UK, which represents firms, said: “Today’s reduction in the energy price cap is a welcome first step by the Government toward providing meaningful support for households, helping make it more affordable for people to keep their homes safe, comfortable, and warm.

The Swansea City co-owner Snoop Dogg was greeted with twirling towels and a guard of honour on his first visit to the Welsh club.

The American rapper, who is a minority owner of the Championship club alongside the television host Martha Stewart and Croatia international Luka Modric, made his first appearance at the Swansea.com Stadium for Tuesday’s clash with Preston.

Snoop joined the Swansea ownership group last July and made his way to south-west Wales after attending the Winter Olympics, where he served as Team USA’s honorary coach as well as a special correspondent for broadcaster NBC.

The celebrity visit had created so much excitement that a sell-out crowd of 20,233 turned up. Snoop Dogg, who had arrived at the stadium nearly three hours before the 7.45pm kick-off, had requested the crowd to be in their seats ahead of the action to twirl the complimentary towels.

Snoop took to the field through a guard of honour for Snoop made up of 20 youngsters representing Wales at the 2026 Street Child World Cup in North America.

Dressed in the club’s all-white colours, with a Swansea crest on his jacket, dark glasses and a beanie hat, Snoop made a pre-match lap of honour as fans twirled their towels with rock music booming in the background.

The star saluted the fans, shook hands with some, and had photographs taken with others. The club mascot, Cyril the Swan, even got a hug. He eventually disappeared down the tunnel seven minutes later just before a light show started prior to kick-off.

Swansea boss Vitor Matos revealed Snoop Dogg was ‘really happy’ after watching his side salvage a 1-1 draw.

Liam Cullen cancelled out Daniel Jebbison’s first-half strike in the fifth minute of stoppage time with a fine header.

Cullen’s goal extended Swansea’s unbeaten home run to nine games and provided some satisfaction for the watching Snoop.

Matos said: ‘After the game he came to the dressing room and spoke with the players.

‘He’s someone that likes to be involved, not only with us but with the (United States) Olympic team as well.

‘He loves sports, loves sports people. He loves the club, loves the city, and wants to be here.

‘I think that’s all positive and he was really happy because he felt that the team had the right mentality. He felt that the team could push.’

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom, meanwhile, downplayed the occasion and atmosphere created by Snoop Dogg’s walkabout before kick-off.

Heckingbottom joked that the only difference to other Championship games was the smell of illicit drugs, with Snoop Dogg having built a public persona around his copious marijuana intake.

‘The only thing I noticed different was the smell of weed in the tunnel before the game,’ Heckingbottom quipped.

‘It’s only different for people who are here every week, isn’t it?’ We don’t play at Swansea every week, so it’s no different for us.

‘We go away to Ipswich the other week, they were at it, their fans were at it, and that was noise all game. I felt we kept everyone quiet here until the end.’

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Dr Michael Mosley, a pioneer of intermittent fasting, died while on a walk on the Greek island of Symi in 2024, with his body being discovered four days after he went missing

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Dr Michael Mosley’s son says he remains “surprised” by the remarks he hears about his father. Michael passed away on the Greek island of Symi after going missing during a walk in June 2024.

The 67-year-old was discovered just over two miles from the private resort where he was staying with his wife Dr Clare Bailey Mosley. He had been missing for four days at that point.

Michael was recognised by many for his groundbreaking work on the 5:2 diet, which advocated intermittent fasting. It resulted in television appearances on programmes including The One Show, Horizon, and Trust Me, I’m a Doctor.

Now his son, Dr Jack Mosley, has disclosed that people frequently stop him in the street to talk about his father’s contributions. This comes as Jack says his father’s efforts helped “tens of thousands of people” shed weight.

Michael, and the work he undertook with Clare, even inspired Jack to become a GP himself. He has now assumed leadership of the Fast800 from his father, reports the Mirror.

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He stated: “He’s had a really big impact on me, they both have really, and they were part of my inspiration to become a doctor, because it was something they were so passionate about and I could see how many tens of thousands of people they had helped with their passion for improving the nation’s metabolic health.

“People tell me all the time how much of a difference my dad has made to their lives and really it has dramatically improved their health. In a way it’s almost surprising at times when people say, ‘I’ve lost X amount of weight’.”

Jack is spearheading The Fast 800 Online Programme, which he describes as a “lifestyle programme” that expands on his father’s work. It provides three types of meal plan: the “Very Fast 800”, utilising an 800-calorie plan for weight loss over 12 weeks; the 5:2 intermittent fasting plan; and a long-term Mediterranean diet plan.

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The programme also offers exercise guidance through workout plans, incorporating both high-intensity interval training and resistance exercises, as well as educational content explaining the science behind weight loss.

Jack further explained: “The plan was based on a study that found that 800 calories a day for 12 weeks, this rapid weight loss, can reverse their diabetes, which was not thought possible before and if they kept 10kg of weight off, they could keep their diabetes in remission.

“It progressed from there to be this overall lifestyle support system for people who want to have this rapid weight loss and improve their metabolic health but also, there’s people who want to do it more gradually by fasting, like the 5:2, which my dad famously popularised.

“It’s also there to help people with other aspects that we know are so important in your health like exercise, including aerobic, and also mindfulness. It’s this real complete support system and helps provide people with a group of people to do it with who are on the same page.”

North Yorkshire Police said alcohol was stolen from the premises of the business in Cornlands Road in Foxwood on Monday, January 26.

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The force has published a CCTV image of a man it would like to identify, saying he may have information to support its investigation into the theft.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Please contact us if you recognise the man pictured on CCTV.

“Email ben.hepworth@northyorkshire.police.uk if you can help.

“Alternatively, you can call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for PC 685 Hepworth or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

“Please quote reference 12260016094 when passing on information.”

“I am in urgent contact with Thames Water and am following progress on the repair closely. I expect Thames Water to break their past pattern of behaviour. They must look after those that are flooded and those without water. And they must do it properly: mitigating their suffering, acting fast, and communicating properly.