PETER HITCHENS: I’ve seen hamsters more intimidating than this mob who shouted at me

A person wearing a face-muzzle, a baseball cap and socks adorned with the words ‘Hotter than Hell’ appeared at my side.  He or she (I had better be careful not to assign a gender) spoke sharply to me, like someone with power: ‘Why have you chosen to stand here?’ For a moment, I was taken … Read more

SARAH VINE: I’ve learned the things that matter don’t have a price tag 

Around 8.30 on Monday morning, I was confronted by an unfamiliar sight: my teenage daughter, up and dressed, preparing to leave the house. Fair to say it’s been some weeks since she last saw the right side of lunchtime, so I was a little surprised. And then I remembered: the shops were reopening. After weeks … Read more

I’ve won 23 free holidays! Our guide to becoming a competition champ 

Money Mail revealed last week how interest in competitions and prize draws has boomed during lockdown. We spoke to two super-successful pros who had won impressive hauls by entering scores of competitions each week.  Since then, we have been inundated with emails and letters from our own army of competition enthusiasts. Winning ways: After reporting … Read more

I’ve had to work twice as hard and be grateful for opportunities

Most of us had ambitious plans for lockdown — to cultivate that veggie plot, paint the house, take up yoga, volunteer — but few of us have conquered the ambitious ‘to do’ list we sketched out in March. TV presenter Anita Rani has, however, been so productive in lockdown that her presence on TV and … Read more

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Beverley Knight MBE

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Beverley Knight MBE, 47, says not all women want to have children Soul singer Beverley Knight MBE, 47, rose to fame with her debut single in 1995 Her musical theatre roles include The Bodyguard and did first show aged four  She lives in London with husband James O’Keefe, … Read more

Penny Lancaster: ‘I’ve hit the menopause in lockdown – but at least Rod’s doing the dishes!’

Penny Lancaster is talking — with much sense, it must be said — about the lack of diversity in our police force, and why it endangers us all. ‘The problems arise when you have a them and us mentality,’ she says. ‘People tend to see police officers as The Police, a big block, rather than … Read more

Kate Neilson says the LA riots are the ‘scariest thing I’ve experienced’ 

Australian actress Kate Neilson reveals the horror of the Los Angeles riots – and says protesters told her to stay near the front because police ‘won’t shoot white people’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:34 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 04:50 BST, 1 June 2020 Australian actress and model Kate Neilson … Read more

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: David Olusoga says insecurity can drive your success 

The one lesson I’ve learned from life: David Olusoga says insecurity can drive your success David Olusoga, 50, who lives in Bristol, presents A House Through Time on BBC2 Historian explained how his entire career has been shaped by insecurity  He was brought up on a council estate and stopped having weekends at age 16 By … Read more

Hailey Bieber slams accusations that she underwent plastic surgery: ‘I’ve never touched my face’

‘I’ve never touched my face’: Hailey Bieber, 23, slams accusations that she has had plastic surgery and begs people to stop using heavily edited pictures of her By Carly Johnson For Dailymail.com Published: 08:41 BST, 22 May 2020 | Updated: 10:15 BST, 22 May 2020 Hailey Bieber has insisted she has never had plastic surgery … Read more