THE patter of tiny royal feet may be heard any day now as Meghan and Harry await the birth of their first child. As the nation looks forward to the new addition, Kate Jackson shares an alphabet of facts about the happy couple and their soon-to-be-born bundle of joy. A: April baby IF the little […]
BRITAIN will be hundreds of tanks down on the world’s military minnows under cost-saving plans. Only 148 of our 227 Challenger 2 tanks are set for an upgrade, with the rest mothballed or used for parts. It means Britain will fall to 56th in the international tank league table. We already have fewer tanks than […]
EASTENDERS fans went wild as the return of Sean Slater was shown after tonight’s episode – seeing him getting slapped across the face by Stacey. As new scenes showing his comeback were revealed in a special trailer, one fan wrote: “SO EXCITED FOR SEAN TO COME BACK!!!” The trailer opens with Stacey Slater telling Jean: […]
THIS week, a couple of roads in London were blocked by a collection of bra-less girls, earnest vicars, earnest girls, bra-less vicars and weird beard men in action trousers and sandals. One of the activists went on television to explain why they had done this. This is what he said: “People are not going to […]
EVERY Saturday, The Consumer Crew are here to solve your problems. Mel Hunter will take on readers’ consumer issues, Jane Hamilton will give you the best advice for selling your home and Judge Rinder will tackle your legal woes. Jane Hamilton, property expert WAITING for your dream home to come up for sale? Try taking […]
MEGHAN has loyal friends in Hollywood working to bolster her image – but she entrusted only her mum with a top secret mission to protect her reputation. I can reveal Doria Ragland, who is currently preparing to head to Windsor for the imminent arrival of Baby Sussex, was previously dispatched by the Duchess of Sussex […]
VIEWERS have been mesmerised yet again by Sir David Attenborough’s new Netflix nature documentary Our Planet. But you can see the animals in the wild on Trailfinders holidays. Spot orangutans on a seven-day trip to Malaysia, including a visit to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation centre, wildlife-spotting on the Kinabatangan River and a trip to the […]
THERE is so much more to a Bank Holiday barbecue than just bangers and burgers. Get your apron on and get creative with these top ideas from MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace. Gregg says: “A BBQ is a much happier event than being stuck in a hot kitchen, so dust off the outdoor grill and get out […]
SHADOW Home Secretary Diane Abbott was slammed for illegally downing an alcoholic cocktail on a train. Drinking alcohol is against the law on all Tubes, buses and trains run by Transport for London. The outspoken Labour MP stunned fellow passengers by swigging a £2 can of Marks and Spencer mojito on an Overground service. Ms […]
BREATHE easy – with Brexit delayed there has never been a better time to book a bargain break for this spring or summer. Tour operators are desperate to get us away after the chaos surrounding the EU deal put off many potential holidaymakers – with even long haul trips outside of the EU affected. With […]
WHAT’S IT LIKE? A vast four star retreat hidden in the Cheshire countryside offering two golf courses, spa and a huge range of other activities. Ideal for a mini break for the family or a couple, there is so much on offer that you don’t even have to leave the 1,000 acre grounds during your […]
A YOUNG mum found a dead man’s ashes left on her doorstep as she was putting her rubbish out. Joanne Jukes, 29, made the grim find in the porch of the terrace she moved in to a month earlier. A bungling funeral director had left the remains of a 62-year-old man for his sister who […]
A SCHEME which aims to get people with mental health problems back to work has won the backing of the Prime Minister. After NHS England announced a major expansion of its Individual Placement and Support Scheme yesterday, Theresa May said: “Helping those with mental ill health back into work is one of the best ways […]
Kerry Wyatt was left devastated in tonight’s episode of Emmerdale, as she was kicked out of Dan and Amelia’s home. But fans of the show were practically giddy with joy as the young girl told her dad’s ex girlfriend to get out of their home. Amelia had been shocked to see Kerry snogging hunky doctor […]
A BOY aged 14 was knifed in the leg and stomach in front of horrified schoolgirls at a beach packed with Bank Holiday revellers. The teenager was rushed to hospital after the horror unfolded at Crosby Marina Park at around 5.45pm today. A group of girls were left covered in blood as emergency crews descended […]
THE evil parents who kept 12 of their children shackled in their “house of horrors” sobbed as they were jailed for life today. Twisted David Turpin, 57 and Louise, 50, are were given 25 years to life behind bars for the hideous abuse and imprisonment of their kids. The monster couple wept as two of […]
IT can be hard to keep older grandchildren entertained during the Easter holidays. We share tips and staycation ideas to keep everyone happy. Q: I’M looking after my 14-year-old grandson for five days. Can you advise me on days out for him and his fairly fit granny of 66? I don’t do theme park rides […]
WITH Easter set to be a scorcher, why not head to South Devon – not for its sandy beaches but for the fab foodie scene. We travelled across this part of the county, sampling food and booze, as well as finding new places to play and where to lay your head. Here’s a map of […]
THERE is nothing quite like getting out of the city and breathing in some fresh country air. If there is anything better than a day in the British countryside, a day in the Italian countryside might be it. For picturesque views, few places can top the rolling hills of Tuscany. With warm sunshine, idyllic olive […]
IT’S a musical festival famous for its outrageous fashion – and now trendy Coachella attendees have taken their quest for the most bonkers outfit to all new extremes. Yes you can forget all about beer can bikinis and plastic bag onesies because this year the cool kids of Coachella are rocking crotchless, bum-baring chaps. And […]
UH-OH! Have you left organising your Easter egg hunt until the very last minute? If you have been busy all week and you are only just finding time to hit the supermarket, this lot are still in stock and are the cheapest I’ve found on the high street. What are you waiting for? Chocs away . . . […]
JENNIFER Lopez, 49, showed off her incredible washboard abs as she headed to the gym with her daughter. The superstar looked trimmer than ever in an extremely tight crop top and leggings on her day out with Emme, 11, in Miami today. Jennifer showed off her age-defying beauty as she headed to the gym with […]
ADAM Johnson’s parents’ home has been targeted by vandals who daubed “Peado” on their outside wall. His parents, Dave and Sonia, were left shaken after being alerted by pals and were forced to scrub off the marks on Friday morning. However remnants of the misspelled slur remain on the brickwork, which they’ve attempted to hide […]
MY trips to Magaluf and Thailand never much impressed Nanny Marie, but her failing eyes lit up with the news I was taking the family off to Margate. Sixty years earlier Mrs Downes, who has never ventured out of England and proudly owns no passport, was a regular down at the Kent seafront resort. “We […]
“ADMIT it, you didn’t know there were seven, did you?” No, I didn’t. But what was even more surprising was Ajman, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, is only 12 miles from Dubai airport yet boasts lush coastal land, lagoons and mangrove forests. “You more or less turn left out of the airport and […]
