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James Cleverly ordered Neal's sacking over Zoom.

Britain’s borders watchdog has been sacked after he claimed “high-risk” aircraft were entering the country without security checks.

David Neal, the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration, was told he had “lost the confidence” of home secretary James Cleverly.

He had previously accused the Home Office of failing to publish 15 critical reports he had carried out.

The most recent spat involved claims he made... Читать дальше...

I can stand some Irish stereotypes; actually, yes, we do all know each other (more or less). And yep, we love potatoes ― what sane person wouldn’t?

One serving of potato chips contains about 140 milligrams of sodium ... but one serving is only 11 chips. How many are you eating?

Prince William made a surprising admission at the BAFTAs on Sunday night.

Pancake day after pancake day has rolled around, and jar after jar of sticky, amber Lyle’s golden syrup has passed through my hands.

Those with hay fever are likely already dreading the beginning of spring, as the pollen that flowers, grasses, and trees release during the warmer seasons is set to fill the air.

Saltburn is one of the most talked-about films of the past year

Saltburn director Emerald Fennell has opened up about a small-but-important detail in the film’s credits that most of us probably didn’t even notice.

During a new interview with W magazine, the Oscar winner spoke about inequality within the film industry, enthusing that Saltburn is the first English film to “achieve gender balance” behind the scenes, with an even split of men and women within the film’s crew.

Emerald... Читать дальше...

In a Reddit post shared on r/AmITheAsshole, a woman recently asked, “AITA for not sharing a free meal with my anti-Instagram boyfriend?” 

Father helping his son put his shoes on

It’s completely natural for parents and carers to want to protect their children from difficult situations, like grief, divorce and separation, or tough current events. As a result, they often sugar-coat the truth, lie, or embellish the reality for their little people.

However, leading family psychologist Fiona Yassin, explains that when parents are dishonest - even with the best intentions - the impact on the child can be damaging.

Fiona... Читать дальше...

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in Anyone But You

Anyone But You, the hit romantic comedy starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, has just set a new box office record.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that despite some rather middling reviews from film critics, the movie had pulled in $189 million (around £150 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing live-action adaptation of a William Shakespeare play in history .

Yes, you read that right. Anyone But You is actually... Читать дальше...

Maya Jama with the Love Island All Stars winners Molly and Tom

The voting figures for the Love Island All Stars finale have been released – revealing it was a close race between the top two couples.

For the first time, this year’s winter series saw a host of former contestants returning to the villa in the hopes of finding love with a fellow Islander.

In the end, it was series’ six Molly Smith and season nine’s Tom Clare who were crowned the public’s favourite pairing on Monday night... Читать дальше...

Whether you’re a fellow charity shop regular or masterful eBay deal spotter, it’s safe to say that when it comes to clothes, most of us love a bargain. 

Conservative MP Scott Benton speaks to the media on College Green in central London, as Boris Johnson is facing a vote of no confidence by Tory MPs amid anger across the party at the disclosures over lockdown parties in Downing Street. Picture date: Monday June 6, 2022. (Photo by Beresford Hodge/PA Images via Getty Images)

TrueDoctor Who fans might hate me for saying this, but I was one of those Philistines who only tuned into the show when David Tennant was in the lead role (my apologies to Peter Capaldi, who was undoubtedly much more of a Whovian). 

Inviting kids to weddings is always a big debate, some people create a separate area for children to have fun and others say strictly no kids allowed. Not everyone wants children running around while saying their vows, and I get it, kids can be unpredictable.

Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer (left) and holding his script on 60 Minutes (right)

Rishi Sunak in his latest video

Rishi Sunak has been mocked online over his latest cringeworthy video.

The prime minister has made a habit of posting a series of videos which have highlighted his, er, limited acting skills.

His latest effort was aimed at publicising the government’s crackdown on mobile phone use in schools.

In it, he tries to record a piece to camera but is continually interrupted by his phone ringing in his pocket.

He eventually throws it away and says: “See how frustrating that is. Читать дальше...

Studies have shown that everything from brushing your teeth to climbing the stairs can reveal signs of early dementia. And now, it seems that how you take your dinner could indicate whether or not you’ve got a condition called frontotemporal dementia. 

The uncommon subtype of dementia affects about one in every 20 dementia patients, Dementia UK says.

They say it’s an”umbrella term for a group of dementias that mainly affect the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain, which are responsible for personality... Читать дальше...

I don’t know if it’s the lighter mornings or my recent late-night Good Girls rewatches, but I’ve been feeling pretty far from rested recently. 

Robin Windsor pictured over the course of his time on Strictly Come Dancing

Whether you’ve been mesmerised by the chocolate cake scene in Matilda or can’t stop thinking about the chocolate river in Willy Wonka (I would have been Augustus Glooped so fast), you’ve probably wondered what happens when those scenes require a retake. 

Baby names are always going through cycles, some years we see a rise in the more classic names such as Charlotte and Matthew. Other years — for example 2023 — we see unique names like Isla and Jude gaining popularity.

Robin Windsor in 2012

Tributes have been flooding in for former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor, following his death at the age of 44.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning, it was announced that Robin had died, via a Facebook post shared by the dance company he co-founded.

Since then, his Strictly colleagues from across the years have been paying their respects.

Among the first to speak out was long-serving Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, who wrote on X... Читать дальше...

Robin Windsor pictured in 2021

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died at the age of 44.

Robin was best known for performing on the hit BBC dance show between 2010 and 2013, during which time he was part of memorable partnerships with Lisa Riley, Anita Dobson, Patsy Kensit and Deborah Meaden.

The news of Robin’s death was announced in a post on the official Facebook page of Burn The Floor, the dance company he co-founded.

“The Burn the Floor family has lost one of its founding members... Читать дальше...

Madonna

You don’t last 40 years in the music business without knowing how to bounce back from a tumble or two – as Madonna proved during the latest stop on her Celebration Tour.

Over the weekend, the Queen of Pop paid a visit to Seattle, Washington, but suffered a minor blip early on in the show, in the middle of her hit Open Your Heart.

During the performance, a dancer who was pulling her along by a chair stumbled over, pulling the singer to the floor too.

Fortunately, Madonna knew how to make the most of the moment.