You know how you sometimes think: ‘I could do with some oomph in my wardrobe. I’ve had it with plain and useful. I want to walk out of my front door wearing something that feels a bit “wow”.’ And it’s at this point you remember a ‘wow’ item is not that easy to wear. If … Read more
A furry feline has the perfect cat-ouflage as it merges with its family’s thick rug. Laura Miller’s pet cat, KC, is a very talented hider, as when she rests her head on the rug at home in Muncy, Pennsylvania, she almost disappears into the fabric. The five-year-old loves rolling around grooming herself on the furry … Read more
Elsa McAlonan’s Beauty Upgrades: How to get show-off legs ready for spring Elsa McAlonan reveals how to get your legs ready for spring and warmer weather She also shares products loved by Gwyneth Paltrow which are now on sale in UK Three of the best leave-in conditioners for different ages are also rounded up By … Read more
The ultimate autumn wardrobe staple: Women are going wild for a new leopard print shirt from Kmart – and it costs just $15 A $15 leopard print blouse from Kmart is proving the runaway hit of the season The stylish budget item has been spotted on stylists and fashion bloggers alike The release of the … Read more
Santander has become the latest bank to be dragged into a multimillion-pound lawsuit over alleged tax avoidance schemes used by wealthy celebrities. The Spanish bank is to be sued over the Imagine film-financing scheme that was part-funded by Alliance & Leicester, which it acquired at the height of the financial crisis. It is claimed investors … Read more
A father whose son was stillborn at 41 weeks has launched a support group for dads after noticing the availability of care for bereaved men didn’t match that of mums. Lee Chatterley, 28, from Manchester, lost his son Charlie on October 3, 2013 due to cord compression. Although the devastated couple received a great deal … Read more
For someone so famous, Nicholas Lyndhurst is remarkably shy. ‘You can hide in plain sight,’ says the co-star of Only Fools And Horses, still instantly recognisable as the hapless plonker Rodney, even after all these years. ‘It can be done. I get the train every day but I’m not bothered by anyone. I wear my … Read more
If you thought Ibiza was all wasted, semi-naked millennials, you couldn’t be further from the truth. Jet-setters and celebrities now flock to the mystical White Isle in ever greater numbers, edging and pricing out the tacky ravers. Ever since Errol Flynn moored his boat to party there with the Hollywood crowd at Sandy’s bar in … Read more
A student has launched an online photo series highlighting the achievements of Pakistani men studying at Cambridge University, following his frustration at the way his community is often portrayed. Hassan Raja, 19, a history student at Fitzwilliam College, photographed students standing among the famous arches of Cambridge, in an inspiring piece that he hopes will … Read more
Furious mother slams her husband for moving their holiday dates to avoid going away with her mum – but would YOU want to travel with your in-laws? Mother-of-two vented anger over her husband moving their holiday dates She says he made the decision after her mum booked to join them on the trip Mumsnet users … Read more
En route to Surrey’s Virginia Water, on my private pilgrimage to see one of the world’s most famous gurus, kitemarked and certified by notables including designer Donna Karan, and singers Moby, Stevie Wonder and Ozzy Osbourne, I make notes. What do I want my hour with the most watched mystic, yogi and visionary in the … Read more
When it comes to raising a child, it can be a challenge for parents to figure out just what is today’s ‘gold standard’. Those on the hunt for information are likely to be met with all manner of parenting styles from helicopter and lawnmower to authoritative and free range. To make things easier, Australian parenting expert … Read more
A fascinating new photo book reveals the ultimate places for spotting your favourite animals. The A To Z of Watching Wildlife, published by Lonely Planet, was written by acclaimed British biologists Amy-Jane Beer and Mark Carwardine and in total, 300 ‘exciting and unusual creatures’ are featured. The experts provide details around each critter and reveal some … Read more