SPORTS AGENDA: BBC under scrutiny over Test coverage… Premier League stars use loophole for a trim

Government regulators are closely monitoring the BBC website’s coverage of the England cricket tour of India, amid concern that the broadcaster is providing commentary on a series for which they have not paid. The BBC are adamant that their Cricket Social audio feed is not a live commentary, but rather discussion and analysis by the … Read more

HEALTH NOTES: Could parasitic worms become the new weapon in the fight against dementia?  

HEALTH NOTES: Could parasitic worms become the new weapon in the fight against dementia? By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 GMT, 6 February 2021 | Updated: 22:13 GMT, 6 February 2021 Parasitic worms could be a new weapon in the fight against inflammatory conditions such as heart disease, dementia and arthritis.  Hookworms were once … Read more

Binky Felstead plays dress-up with her daughter India, three, in a ballgown and princess dress

She’s preparing to become a mother-of-two when she welcomes her baby boy into the world later this year.  And Binky Felstead showed her fun side as she played dress-up with her daughter India, three, in adorable snaps posted to her Instagram on Saturday. The former Made In Chelsea star, 30, posed in a pink maxi … Read more

What monstrous ingratitude! writes RICHARD KAY 

Kedleston Hall is a Georgian jewel a few miles north of Derby built to rival Chatsworth. Its 18th-century Palladian facade and neoclassical architecture and parkland are just as impressive and it is one of the National Trust’s most popular visitor sites. It was always the wish of its former owner Lord Curzon, a Viceroy of … Read more

Furious Indians burn posters of the eco-campaigner after she wades into farmer protests dispute

A tweet by Greta Thunberg has led to the launch of a criminal conspiracy probe into a ‘toolkit’ for supporters of Indian farmers protesting against controversial agricultural reforms. On Tuesday the teenage climate activist shared, then promptly deleted, a Google document containing advice on how to amplify farmer’s voices and raise attention to the protests, … Read more

Dad sparks heated debate with ‘ridiculous’ ranking of the ‘best’ international cuisines

An outspoken father has sparked a furious debate after ranking international cuisines from best to worst, describing Mexican food as ‘cat vomit’ and Italian for ‘plebs’. Bruno Bouchet, from Sydney, shared his ‘definitive’ rankings of 17 cuisines from all around the world, with France, Vietnam and Japan taking out the top spots, while popular dishes from … Read more

India slams Rihanna for her tweet supporting farmers’ protests

India has slammed a tweet by pop star Rihanna as ‘irresponsible’ after she voiced support to the protesting farmers in the country. The singer’s tweet quickly drew a global outpouring of support from the likes of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and US vice president Kamala Harris’s niece. The Indian authorities issued a statement on … Read more

Farmers’ protests: India blasts Rihanna’s supporting tweet that sparks support from Greta Thunberg 

India has slammed a tweet by international pop star Rihanna as ‘irresponsible’ after she voiced support to the protesting farmers in the country. The singer’s tweet quickly drew a global outpouring of support from the likes of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg and US vice president’s niece Meena Harris. In response, the Indian authorities issued … Read more

Priyanka Chopra admits she was ‘shocked’ at Nick Jonas’ proposal after just two months of dating

She shot to fame after winning Miss World in 2000, before going on to become a hugely popular movie star in her native India. And Priyanka Chopra, 38, continues to exude captivating glamour as she graces the cover of the March issue of Elle UK, posing in an array of fitness-themed ensembles. In the accompanying … Read more

The war hero who became a national treasure by walking 100 laps of his garden

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s death today aged 100 marks the end of an extraordinary life that saw him go from WWII hero to quiz show star and then a national treasure after walking 100 laps of his garden to raise £33m for the NHS. The grandfather-of-four’s service in World War Two took him across Asia … Read more