Author reveals the challenges faced by the owners of Britain’s grand country houses

SOCIETY OLD HOMES, NEW LIFE    by Clive Aslet (Triglyph £50, 304 pp) What made audiences all over the world fall in love with Downton Abbey? Perhaps it was Lady Mary’s exquisite frocks, the Dowager Countess’s waspish put-downs, or the slow-burn romance between Carson and Mrs Hughes. But for many of us the real star was … Read more

Allison Langdon speaks candidly about the challenges of motherhood

‘I wasn’t doing great at all’: Allison Langdon speaks candidly about the challenges of motherhood – and says she ‘struggled to cope with the stress and fear’ of being a new mum By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 14:40 BST, 10 September 2020 | Updated: 14:45 BST, 10 September 2020 She shares son … Read more

Tricky emoji quiz challenges YOU to name 20 of the most popular songs on TikTok

Tricky emoji quiz challenges puzzlers to name 20 of the most popular songs on TikTok – so, can YOU achieve a perfect score? Chinese-based app TikTok has over 800million active users in 141 countries UK-based Buzz Bingo challenged internet to name viral songs used on platform  Only those with extensive knowledge of chart-toppers will achieve … Read more

Jennifer Hawkins speaks about the challenges of motherhood

‘No day is the same’: Jennifer Hawkins speaks candidly about the challenges of motherhood but says ‘she wouldn’t change any of it’ as she shares sweet new photo of her baby Frankie Violet By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:43 BST, 8 September 2020 | Updated: 02:56 BST, 8 September 2020 She welcomed … Read more

Brainteaser challenges puzzlers to spot five issues in the home that need repairs

A new brainteaser is daring eagle-eyed players to identify repairs that need fixing in in the home.  The tricky puzzle has been created by UK-based boiler comparison service provider HomeSage in a bid to raise awareness of common issues around the home that can be a nightmare to fix. In total, five issues can be … Read more

Tricky trivia quiz challenges your general knowledge with 20 multiple choice questions

Tricky trivia quiz challenges your general knowledge with 20 multiple choice questions – and only the smartest players will score full marks Challenging 15-question quiz promises to put your general knowledge to the test Posted on US trivia site Playbuzz, challenge poses 20 multiple choice questions  Its creator claims only ‘freakishly smart’ people will get … Read more

Deportation flight is cancelled after last-minute legal challenges

Home Secretary Priti Patel’s bid to report 23 cross-Channel migrants to Spain has failed after the deportation flight was cancelled due to a last minute legal challenge.   The plane was scheduled to leave the UK on Thursday morning, but had to be scrapped while the appeals are considered. The Home Office accused such legal claims of typically … Read more

Tricky trivia quiz challenges your general knowledge with 15 multiple choice questions

Tricky trivia quiz challenges your general knowledge with 15 multiple choice questions – so, how many can YOU get right? A fun new trivia quiz is putting the internet’s general knowledge to the test Posted on US trivia site Playbuzz, challenge poses 15 multiple choice questions  Many have struggled to achieve a perfect score – … Read more

What different savings challenges are there and are they any good?

Many Britons have managed to squirrel away extra cash during lockdown, perhaps saving on commuting costs, going out and memberships they no longer needed, according to numerous reports in recent months.  But now that pubs, restaurants and cinemas are opening up once more, households may find it difficult to stick away the same amount of … Read more

Tricky brainteaser challenges puzzlers to spot the lost engagement ring in a vegetable patch

Have you checked the garden? A new brainteaser has been designed to highlight the most common place that rings are lost. Created by jewellers William May, puzzlers have been challenged with spotting a lost engagement ring in a thriving vegetable patch, including carrots, a wheelbarrow, flowers, various insects, fences, a shovel, and multiple rabbits. The … Read more