Joss Stone praises Syria photographer Paul Conroy

Singer Joss Stone says she is convinced her "best mate", Sunday Times photographer Paul Conroy, who was injured in a bomb blast in Syria, will survive his ordeal.

Mr Conroy, from Totnes in Devon, was hurt in the attack on Wednesday that killed the journalist Marie Colvin.

Ms Stone also paid tribute to the father-of-three's bravery in covering events in Syria, saying ''these stories have to be told''.