A London-based couple has shared their unconventional path to parenthood, celebrating the "Colombian fairy godmothers" who helped them have three children through surrogacy.Shaun Thomas, a 36-year-old pharmacist, and his partner, 40-year-old banker Paul Brennan, found the UK surrogacy process daunting and expensive. Determined to start a family during the pandemic, they explored options abroad.The couple's research led them to Colombia, drawn by its affordability, ethical practices, and "high cl...

A mum whose baby was born "looking like a doll" has opened up about the reality of her daughter's incredibly rare condition.

Victoria LaBrie noticed something unusual about her daughter before she'd even entered the world. During her pregnancy, Victoria had a 3D ultrasound scan which showed baby Hazel's eyes were wide open. At the time, Victoria found this distinct feature to be "very cute" and the ultrasound technicians agreed.

However, reality struck when Hazel was born in December 2024, as...

A former X Factor contestant who starred on the reality show as a woman has now transitioned into a man - and uses his old voice to record duets.

Dylan Holloway, 31, from south-east London, knew he was trans from the age of three, often wishing he could dress 'like the other boys' and felt like a 'caricature' as a teenager when trying 'to be a girl'.

In 2012, then goi...