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Earlier this week Sir Keir Starmer presented a party political broadcast beside a Union Flag, promising to ‘rebuild our country’. Can you imagine his predecessor as Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn, wrapping himself in the flag? Only if it were the Palestinian one, or possibly the Irish tricolour, in homage to his long-standing apparent support for … Read more
Over the years, she’s become as renowned for her glamorous, eclectic and oftentimes outrageous wardrobe as she has her string of infectious pop hits. But self-confessed ‘shopping addict’ Katy Perry has now announced plans to quell her passion for fashion in a bid to help save the environment. Speaking on Instagram Live, the star, 36, … Read more
Ministers are forced to ditch ‘sexist’ advert on how to control spread of Covid-19 after backlash over depiction of women doing housework Controversial image shared by Government shows three women doing chores Only male figure is shown relaxing on a sofa with a woman reclining in his arms PM spokesman: ‘It has been withdrawn and … Read more
US Army is developing a briefcase-sized device that turns dirty ‘ditch water’ into a one-liter bag of life-saving IV fluid in roughly six minutes The US Army is building a device that turns ground water into intravenous fluid The device is now a working prototype and about the size of a briefcase Water is injected with … Read more
Incredible moment huge horse is lifted out of a ditch after toppling in upside-down and trapping female rider beneath it Fire crews in Yelverton, Devon were called to report of horse toppling into ditch They arrived to find a young rider trapped underneath the 18-hand animal A local farmer came to the rescue with a … Read more
Fitness trackers and smart watches have never been more popular, but one personal trainer has warned you shouldn’t rely on them if you’re looking to get lean and stay healthy. Rachel Dillon, from Queensland, said she doesn’t wear a fitness tracker herself, because the popular devices can often hugely over-estimate how many calories you’ve actually … Read more
Is it just me? Or is it time to ditch the diary? asks LINDA KELSEY Linda Kelsey feels liberated since dumping her 2021 planner in the recycling bin She says the planner had become the gloomy symbol of life in lockdown UK-based writer claims there’s much to be said for living in the moment By Linda … Read more
Tuesday BREAKFAST Peanut butter jam oats Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 80g rolled oats 500ml milk 4 tsp chia seeds or milled flaxseed 120g frozen berries 120ml water 2 tbsp peanut butter METHOD 1. Mix the rolled oats, milk, and 1 tsp of the chia seeds or milled flaxseed in a small saucepan, and bring to a … Read more
No, there are no big parties this New Year’s Eve. But, yes, you shall go to the ball — think an especially sparkly disco glitterball. In fact, think Sophie Ellis-Bextor. For pure escapism, little could beat Sophie’s online Kitchen Disco during lockdown, when a bop beside the dishwasher on a Friday night felt like a … Read more
Caprice Bourret has been forced to ditch her Christmas travel plans with her family, after one of her children tested positive for novel coronavirus. The model, 49 – who raises seven-year-old sons Jett and Jax with her husband Ty Comfort, 54 – had hoped to celebrate the Yuletide season in lavish style with a getaway from their … Read more