I own my own home and am in the process of getting it ready to rent it out, therefore, I wasn’t living at the property. I was contacted by my neighbour to say water was leaking through on their side of the property and when I went to my house, I found that my boiler … Read more
The first thing you notice when Alesha Dixon walks into the room is her aura of confidence. She’s not brash or overbearing. Rather, she’s brimming with a fizzy sort of optimism that’s infectious. Her appearance is a toned down version of the Alesha you see on television. She’s wearing very little make-up, her skin is … Read more
Primary school headmaster Richard Jackson loves to plan ahead for holidays, upcoming parties or just meals out with family and friends. Nothing unusual, you may think, especially for someone working in the hectic environment of teaching. But the reason Richard delights in organising his diary is that, 12 years ago, he was told he would … Read more
It’s the annual pre-summer holiday dilemma: when it comes to footwear do you go for chic, leather slip-ons, spongy pool sliders or perhaps good, old fashioned flip-flops? Trouble is, you want shoes that ooze style without destroying your feet. This year’s must-have is the leather slip-on seen adorning the feet of celebrities such as model … Read more
There’s nothing worse than losing your beloved biscuit in a cup of tea after getting too confident on a dunk. If you’re unsure if your biscuit can stand the test of tome – a new experiment has shown which household classics adored by the nation are the best – and worst – at keeping it … Read more
Are you fed up with high prices at the pump? Try these small tricks The price of fuel has risen by nearly 10p a litre in the past three months, but motorists can save an average of £231 a year – simply by driving more efficiently. Sometimes referred to as ‘ecodriving’ or ‘hypermiling’, the idea … Read more
Former chancellor Alistair Darling may face court clash as Iran bank Mellat sues the UK over 2009 sanctions Labour ministers placed restrictions on the partially state-owned bank They believed there was evidence linking the bank to financing of state nuclear weapons development The Supreme Court quashed the curbs in 2013 and the bank is after damages … Read more
A celebrity personal trainer has teamed up with a leading doctor and dermatologist to create a workout that improves both your skin and fitness. Ciara London, from North London, whose clients include Maya Jama and Love Island‘s Alexandra Cane, is working with GP and dermatologist Dr Anita Sturnham to create a workout which leaves skin … Read more
Woman whose husband has suffered from depression for six years is praised for sharing an illustration by her 11-year-old daughter designed to help him through tough days An 11-year-old illustrated a graphic sharing advice for coping with depression Her mother shared the drawing on Twitter to more than 20,000 followers The post has been praised … Read more
She has a poker face and model’s poise, but rarely speaks publicly. So what’s really going on in the First Lady’s mind? Tanya Gold examines her most memorable outfits for clues She speaks six languages yet Melania Trump is one of the most silent First Ladies in history. The 49-year-old Slovenian former model, who married the … Read more
Travel: Victoria-Jungfrau, Switzerland By Joanne Toolan For You Magazine Published: 00:03 GMT, 2 June 2019 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 2 June 2019 If you feel like you have exhausted every rainy-day activity in the UK and are fed up of the temperamental weather, why not take a trip to Switzerland? Whether it is to take … Read more
PINCH OF NOM: Chicken Tikka Masala By Kay Featherstone And Kate Allinson Published: 00:02 GMT, 2 June 2019 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 2 June 2019 We love a good curry and this Chicken Tikka Masala is the perfect ‘fakeaway’ if you’re craving an Indian while following a weight-loss plan. It’s low in calories but there’s … Read more
A hot probe that blasts defective nerves in the lungs could help thousands of asthma sufferers breathe more easily. The one-off, hour-long treatment involves inserting a device into the airways to destroy overactive nerves in the lungs that cause breathing difficulties. It’s hoped the revolutionary technique will bring relief to those with severe asthma who … Read more