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TV presenter Johnny Ball has never forgotten the days he struggled to make ends meet, playing drums in Liverpool and hanging out with The Beatles. Ball, now 81, went on to earn six-figure sums presenting science and technology programmes for children throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He has never tried to give his daughter, DJ … Read more
Apple could add Touch ID to its Apple Watch, eliminating the need to type in a passcode. A new report suggests the tech giant could add fingerprint biometrics to either the digital crown or under the screen. Consumers may see the new technology in the Apple Watch Series 7, which is also said to have … Read more
Christmas decorations in March? Self-isolaters share photos of their homes bedecked in festive lights as they try to ‘spread cheer’ in neighbourhoods locked-down because of coronavirus In a bid to cheer up homes during the coronavirus self-isolation period, people have been putting their Christmas lights back up around their homes The #lightsforlife hashtag is gathering … Read more
Mademoiselle In New York by Lucienne Renaudin Vary is guaranteed to add an extra layer of good cheer this Christmas By David Mellor for Event Published: 22:01 GMT, 21 December 2019 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 21 December 2019 Lucienne Renaudin Vary … Read more
New shock of unexpected fees: Sneaky hidden extras can add more than £100 a year to motor premiums Drivers are being charged for renewing policies or requesting copies of documents These sneaky hidden extras can add more than £100 a year to motor premiums The average cost of fully comprehensive cover rose 5% to £815 last … Read more
Oscar-winning film 1917 helps cinemas add silver lining to sales as consumer confidence peaks By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 10 February 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 10 February 2020 British cinemas boomed in January thanks to the success of Oscar-winning film 1917, a report has said. Sales of film tickets … Read more
World of interiors: Houseplants add colour all winter long – and can even thrive on neglect Nigel Colborn says that winter can be a glorious season for indoor plants Gardener writes that foliage helps to create a pleasant environment He recommends Phalaenopsis orchids which carry gorgeous flowers for months By Nigel Colborn for the Daily Mail … Read more