Horse racing fans from across the UK will have their eyes on the Cheltenham Festival as the hotly-anticipated four-day meet kicks off today. But while the action on the track is front and centre at the racecourse itself, for viewers watching from home – or reading about it after the fact – there is also … Read more
Know-it-all parents, camp, low pay and bragging co-workers: School teacher who quit shares what she won’t miss about the job in a VERY honest list An Australian school teacher decided to quit her job for her ‘mental health’ Deciding it wasn’t the profession for her, Ebony Drake listed the things she hated Chief among them were … Read more
Some couples like to coordinate outfits with each other. Some like to coordinate with their kids. But one couple from California loves to match their clothes with their pet tortoise. Kasey Kuchinski, 33, and Daniel Rodriguez, 33, have a four-year-old bet Sulcata tortoise named Ethel, who’s just about the most glamorous turtle that Instagram has ever seen. … Read more
Traveller and self-confessed ‘upgrade queen’ reveals how she gets into business class on board nine out of every 10 flights she catches Frequent flyer Julie Vulin has shared her best tips for scoring an upgrade She has a nine-times-out-of-ten success rate but never lies to get the job done Instead she always travels alone, wearing dark … Read more
Vegan options are often perceived as a healthier choice on restaurant menus, but a damning report has found that many are crammed with more salt than meat dishes. An investigation by researchers at Action on Salt, based at Queen Mary University of London and Bart’s Hospital, looked at the content of more than 290 plant-based … Read more
Today, in the third part of our life-changing series, NHS GP Dr David Unwin reveals how going low-carb has helped type 2 diabetes patients reduce their medication doses — or even come off it completely — and why it is not just those with diabetes that can benefit. Meanwhile, chef and food writer Katie Caldesi offers … Read more
It’s Holly I Will-oughby! Almost every gown the star wears on TV is a dress from a bridal designer, but must her husband think? Holly Willoughby, 39, has shown a passion for dressing in wedding gowns The This Morning and Dancing on Ice host never misses a chance to wear one Her stylist Angie Smith … Read more
Burger King fans rejoice as fast food chain launches new jalapeno chicken fries and a value Melt range with a double cheeseburger and fries for just £2.99 Burger King has launched Jalapeño Chicken Fries for the first time in the UK Chain has also brought back the £2.99 value Melt deal much to fan’s delight … Read more
‘On my twenty-first birthday I welcome the opportunity to speak to all the peoples of the British Commonwealth and Empire, wherever they live, whatever race they come from, and whatever language they speak. ‘Let me begin by saying ‘thank you’ to all the thousands of kind people who have sent me messages of good will. … Read more
Prince Edward was praised for diffusing any possible tension as he took his seat between the Sussexes and the Cambridges at the Commonwealth Day service today. The Earl of Wessex, 55, was seen chatting to Meghan Markle, 38, and Prince Harry, 35, as the royals took their seats at Westminster Abbey this afternoon. Edward, who … Read more