Mirror's Daily Digest: Top stories from NHS hospital's virus lockdown to Liam Payne's fortune

Welcome to the Mirror's Daily Digest, where we'll be pulling together all the best stories of the day from our News, Showbiz, Sport teams and more. This Wednesday, we're featuring everything from a UK hospital's norovirus nightmare to newly released information regarding late singer Liam Payne's will.

It's safe to say that norovirus plagued the UK over the winter, with levels higher than the average. However, this Wednesday, one hospital was forced to stop all new patient admissions due to a horror outbreak of the vomiting bug. Elsewhere, new details of Liam Payne's will were revealed with Cheryl taking an important role and cardinals met at the Vatican for the papal conclave.

NHS hospital lockdown over virus outbreak as wards closed to new patients

This lunchtime, our news team broke the story that an NHS hospital had been forced to shut its wards to new patients amid a virus outbreak. NHS officials at Belford Hospital in the Highlands warned visitor numbers would need to be restricted due to, also known as the winter vomiting bug.

The unpleasant virus is a common illness that can cause bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea. Those who wished to visit patients at the hospital were asked to contact staff.

"We have had to close both wards in Belford Hospital to new admissions due to norovirus," An Highland spokesperson said in a statement. "Restricted visiting is also in place but please contact staff on the ward if you feel your visit is necessary and they will be able to advise."

Liam Payne's jaw-dropping fortune he left to loved ones after dying without will

has been granted the power of administration of the late estate after he died without writing a will. The Strip That Down singer, who shares an with Cheryl, left behind £24.3million after tragically dying aged 31 in October last year after in Argentina.

According to court documents filed on May 1, music lawyer Richard Bray was also named as an administrator. Liam Payne left behind £28.6million, which after expenses and debts were paid, went down to £24.3million.

Following his death, Cheryl as she described his death as an "". She said at the time: "As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I'd like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being.

Secrets from inside conclave as Vatican clerics elect Pope Francis successor

It is a suspense-filled thriller steeped in mystery, history and political intrigue - not the -winning movie - but the actual which kicked off at the today. Our reporter will be on the ground throughout the famous catholic process, bringing all the latest news up until the white smoke rises from the chimney.

But, asides from what we know from the Ralph Fiennes film, what actually happens during conclave? The election of the new pope is the most secretive democratic process in the , with even its name - from the Latin ‘cum clave’, or ‘with key’ vividly conveying its clandestine nature.

Since ’ death 15 days ago cardinals from all over the world have been making their way to Rome for conclave. What we do know is that the man who emerges wearing white is one of the world’s most powerful leaders, considered the successor of St Peter, the first apostle, and leader of 1.4billion Catholics.

Ruth Langsford admits relationship with son changed after Eamonn split

This morning, our showbiz team's watchful eye on Loose Women revealed Ruth Langsford's candid confession about the moment she realised her status as a "fun mum" had expired with her son. The favourite, who shares her 23-year-old son with her former partner Eamonn Holmes, 65, opened up about their dynamic in a recent chat.

Discussing whether her son enjoys teasing her, the 65 year old admitted it's usually her playing the joker. "He's 23 now, no he's not a wind-up actually. I probably do it more to him," Ruth revealed on . She reflected on a "sudden" shift in how her son perceived her antics.

She said: "Jack and I are very close, I thought I was a really fun mum and I used to do things like sing, and I'd sing like the wrong lyrics and I'd get the name of the group wrong."

India-Pakistan war 'may spark Armageddon with 125m deaths and global starvation'

Overnight, shocking news broke that tensions between India and Pakistan had boiled over once again. This Wednesday, Pakistan today vowed to "avenge the loss of innocent Pakistani lives" after into Pakistani-controlled territory last night.

Now, experts have warned that more than 100 million people could die if and began a devastating . An academic journal published in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists found tens of millions of people would perish "immediately" should tensions between the two countries result in weapons being used

Huge plumes of dust released into the Earth's atmosphere could also trigger famines that would affect "billions" around the . It comes after India early on Wednesday, killing at least 26 people. Pakistan described the strikes as an "act of war", and claimed it shot down several Indian fighter jets in retaliation.

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