In these uncertain times, more and more of us are turning to these ancient cards for guidance. It’s a huge responsibility for the reader, as deck devotee Flic Everett explains The appeal of tarot cut across gender and class, as people sought answers to life questions and insight into problems The young woman gazed at … Read more
Broadcaster Gloria Hunniford was bereft when her eldest child Caron Keating died at 41. Then she received a surprising sign… She reveals why she’s convinced Caron is watching over the family Gloria with her daughter Caron Nine months after Caron died from breast cancer in 2004, my husband Stephen and I took her sons Gabriel and … Read more
Red Leicester Rarebits with Pickled Cucumber By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 GMT, 26 January 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 26 January 2020 Red leicester makes for an especially appetising deep ombre rarebit that spars here with a sweet and sour relish of cucumber and apple This keeps for days in the fridge Serves 6 6 … Read more
Even growing up in a home where terrifying paranormal activity was an everyday occurrence couldn’t prepare Hannah Betts for what happened when she visited Hampton Court Palace Hannah at Hampton Court Palace: ‘The past has made itself present here in the form of hooded figures, diabolic voices and unearthly footsteps’ A small band of five is … Read more
Picture a medium at work and chances are you’ll imagine a woman hunched over a crystal ball at the end of a pier. But today’s ‘paranormal professionals’ have given the industry a modern makeover to satisfy booming demand, says Claudia Connell Additional copy: Eimear O’Hagan, Jill Foster The social media medium with nearly a million fans He recently … Read more
Quesadillas and Guacamole By Annie Bell Published: 00:02 GMT, 26 January 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 26 January 2020 Dipping the gooey little pockets of quesadilla into a slushy guacamole is one of the great cheese on toast combinations, and it’s made for sharing. This may make a little more guacamole than you need, but … Read more
Has your toddler ever pointed to the empty space next to you and told you that someone is there? Anna Moore hears the tales that really will send shivers down your spine Children, it’s popularly believed, can lead us to this other realm because they still have a foot in both our world and the spirit … Read more
Hair: Fabio Nogueira. Make-up: Ruby Hammer. Styling: Holly Elgeti. Jumper and Trousers, CHINTI & PARKER. Jewellery, Alighieri I grew up surrounded by ghosts. Not real ones, you understand, but the on-screen versions. My favourite children’s TV programme was Rentaghost, which centred on the goings-on of a rental agency that hired out ghouls. It doesn’t seem … Read more
7 Events: From Blake Lively in The Rhythm Section to Daniel Radcliffe on stage and Jimmy Carr’s tour, Event picks the top things to do this week By Keeba Roy for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:02 GMT, 25 January 2020 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 25 January 2020 The Film: The Rhythm Section When her … Read more
Crazy Delicious Tuesday, Channel 4 Rating: Avenue 5 Wednesday, Sky One Rating: White House Farm Wednesday, ITV Rating: I watch a lot of cooking shows. I don’t know why. It’s not as if I like to cook that much. I suppose it’s easy on the eye and, like the police procedural, is narratively satisfying with … Read more
The Personal History Of David Copperfield Cert: PG, 1hr 59mins Rating: As nomination season for the big film awards comes to a close, it is clear there are both winners – basically Joker, 1917, The Irishman and Once Upon A Time In Hollywood – and losers. Unfortunately, Armando Iannucci’s The Personal History … Read more
God Of Carnage Theatre Royal Bath Touring until February 15, 1hr 30mins Rating: Britain gets more mealy-mouthed, censorious and po-faced by the day. Which is why French playwright Yasmina Reza’s comedy – which gives sanctimonious, rich metropolitans a right kicking – … Read more
TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Red Nose Day queen Emma Freud contacted me recently to ask if I would fight Alastair Campbell for this year’s Sport Relief. She had it all worked out: ‘You’ll be trained by Chris Eubank, Nicola Adams, Audley Harrison and Nigel Benn. Your managers will be Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn. Your ring … Read more