Restaurant offers discount to customers who hand over their phones to a waiter before their meal

Italian restaurant offers customers money off the bill if they hand their phones to a waiter to encourage diners to spend ‘quality time’ with loved ones Casa Italia – voted Liverpool’s best restaurant in June – introduced ‘Let’s Talk’  Incentive to encourage diners to have proper conversations with no distraction Sees everyone at table put their … Read more

Prince Casimir Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn and his US-born wife Princess Alana thank you card

Royal newlywed bliss! Prince Casimir of Germany and his US-born wife Princess Alana share an unseen official wedding portrait as they thank fans for well-wishes Prince Casimir Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn and Princess Alana sent thank you cards The German prince and American model tied the knot in Germany in June They wrote to royal fans who sent … Read more

Dog owner lines up his 17 Dachshunds dressed in festive gear to pose in perfect pairs on the stairs

A pack of seventeen sausage dogs have celebrated Christmas in style with their very own family photo. Owner Liam Beach, 20, from Rhondda, Wales decided to dress the dogs in their very own festive jumpers as yuletide approaches and pose up his proud pack for a quick snap. Pooches Buster, Daisy, Ziggy, Wallie, Zac, Bonnie, … Read more

Woman lifts the lid on how inmates in UK’s ‘open’ prisons defy guards to have sex with partners

Woman reveals how inmates in Britain’s category D ‘open’ prisons flouted rules to have sex with partners during visits, saying: ‘couples were getting away with it all over the place’ Millie, from Kent, posted candid account of what went on during prison visits  Her partner was in a category D ‘open’ prison with more relaxed … Read more

King and Queen of Bhutan announce they’re expecting their second child

Plenty to celebrate! King and Queen of Bhutan announce they’re expecting their second child as they attend vibrant national day festivities with their three-year-old son King and Queen of Bhutan announced they are expecting their second child The couple are already parents to three-year-old Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck  They made the announcement at vibrant national day … Read more

Savvy homeowner transforms her dated living room into a chic turquoise haven

A savvy homeowner has transformed her drab living room into a stylish turquoise haven using her DIY prowess. Amy Barker, 25, a business owner and early years teaching assistant, who lives with her boyfriend in Bradford, told how she used YouTube tutorials and accessories from the likes of TX Maxx and Tesco to achieve the desired look. ‘I … Read more

Singleton, 32, married herself in Las Vegas after being dumped a week before Christmas

A woman who was dumped by her fiancé a week before Christmas has told how going ahead with their wedding by herself has transformed her perception of love. Sandra Blanco, 32, from London, who had been with her ex for one-and-a-half years before getting engaged in November 2017, was left heartbroken when he called off … Read more

Everyday ageism: FEMAIL columnist CHRISTA D’SOUZA, 59, argues ageist gift-giving must be stamped out

Everyday ageism: FEMAIL columnist CHRISTA D’SOUZA, 59, argues ageist Christmas gift-giving must be stamped out By Christa D’souza For The Daily Mail Published: 23:20 GMT, 18 December 2019 | Updated: 23:21 GMT, 18 December 2019 It’s the last tolerated prejudice. But Femail’s had enough. It’s time we called out those day-to-day moments when we’re patronised … Read more

Wear the (party) trousers! They’re the perfect way to steal the limelight this season

Question: What’s short, curvy and cross? Answer: me, trying to find trousers that suit.  Being short(ish) and on the hourglass side, with a small(ish) waist and curvy hips, I’ve always found trousers the trickiest of fashion challenges.  Tailored ones never fit nicely round my waist, wide-leg styles make me look short and dumpy … and, as … Read more