Lorraine Kelly, the beloved Scottish TV presenter, has shared a positive health update following her recent preventative surgery. The 65-year-old underwent a procedure to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes, a decision she described as 'purely preventative.' Kelly took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the overwhelming support from fans and the kindness of NHS staff during her hospital stay.
In a heartwarming post, Kelly shared a photo with her granddaughter Billie, captioning it with thanks for the well-wishes and mentioning the joy of family support during her recovery. She hinted at her anticipated return to her ITV breakfast show, stating, 'Hopefully back to work on Monday. I've missed you.' This update has reassured fans who have been concerned about her health since she announced her surgery two weeks ago.
The surgery, known as a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), is a common procedure for women in the perimenopausal age group, often performed to manage pain, address ovarian cysts, or reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. Kelly's openness about her health journey has sparked conversations about women's health and the importance of preventative care.
As Kelly focuses on her recovery, her absence from the ITV show has been filled by a rotation of guest hosts, including Andi Peters and Ranvir Singh. Fans and colleagues alike are eagerly awaiting her return, with many expressing their support and well-wishes on social media. Kelly's resilience and positive outlook serve as an inspiration to many, highlighting the strength found in family love and the importance of health above all.
A remarkable collection of scientific papers belonging to Alan Turing, the renowned Second World War codebreaker and pioneer of computer science, has been discovered in a loft and is set to be auctioned next month. The archive, which includes a signed personal copy of Turing's 1939 PhD dissertation 'Systems Of Logic Based On Ordinals' and his seminal 1937 paper 'On Computable Numbers', was nearly shredded before its historical significance was recognized.
The papers, described as the first programming manual of the computer age, were originally gifted to Turing's friend and fellow mathematician Norman Routledge by Turing's mother, Ethel. After Routledge's death in 2013, the documents were stored in a relative's loft, where they remained unnoticed until recently. The discovery was made when Routledge's nieces and nephews were sorting through his belongings and considered discarding the papers, unaware of their value.
Rare Book Auctions in Lichfield, Staffordshire, which is handling the sale, has valued Turing's PhD dissertation alone at between £40,000 and £60,000. The collection also includes letters from novelist EM Forster and a telegram from Turing to Routledge, adding to its historical and academic significance. The papers, known as 'offprints', were produced in limited quantities for academic circles, making them rare finds in today's market.
Alan Turing's contributions to computer science and his role in breaking the Enigma code during the Second World War have cemented his legacy as one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. The upcoming auction offers a unique opportunity for collectors and institutions to own a piece of this legacy, shedding light on the personal and professional life of a man whose work continues to impact the world today.