Was the ‘It Girl’ of US chess in the 1980s the inspiration for Netflix hit The Queen’s Gambit?

It’s the unlikely hit drama exploring the world of competitive chess, with its star in line for awards after her gripping performance as the glamorous genius who destroys her opponents. But what many of those hooked on The Queen’s Gambit won’t realise is that chess prodigy Beth Harmon is based on a real person. Some … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Fashion guru Jacynth Bassett reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Fashion guru Jacynth Bassett reveals the inspiration behind her business Jacynth Bassett founded The Bias Cut, the first age-inclusive online boutique Her inspiration came when her mother Marilyn was ignored when shopping  Jacynth was frustrated so she created a shop that celebrates women over 40 Her clothes are now worn by Prue … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Ethical jeweller Jessica Warch reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Ethical jeweller Jessica Warch reveals the inspiration behind her business Jessica Warch co-founded sustainable jewellery company Kimai in 2018  She set up the business with her friend Sidney Neuhaus, 27, who lives in London They now have 40 designs on their website and a range of engagement rings By Florence Scordoulis For The … Read more

Myleene Klass jokes she’s taken style inspiration from Zorro

Myleene Klass jokes she’s taken style inspiration from Zorro as she dons large fedora and a monochrome suit to present Smooth Radio show By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 10:53 GMT, 3 February 2021 | Updated: 10:53 GMT, 3 February 2021 Myleene Klass joked she had taken style inspiration from Zorro as she made her … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Soup entrepreneur Amanda Argent, reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Soup entrepreneur Amanda Argent, reveals the inspiration behind her business Amanda Argent, 56, who lives in London, co-founded Soupologie in 2012  Inspiration came from trying to get her vegan daughters to have their five-a-day  Range of soups are now stocked in Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado and Whole Foods  By Florence Scordoulis For The Daily … Read more

Kara Tointon says newborn son Helly is ‘very zen’ and details inspiration behind his Norwegian name

She welcomed her second child with fiancé Marius Jensen earlier this month.  And Kara Tointon has revealed that her newborn son, who she’s called Helly, is ‘very zen’, adding that the adorable tot is ‘so chilled and wonderful’. In a new interview, the former EastEnders star, 37, and her chiropractor partner, 35, also detailed the inspiration behind … Read more

Kate Garraway’s Good Morning Britain co-star Adil Ray calls her an ‘inspiration’

Good Morning Britain’s Adil Ray has praised his co-star Kate Garraway for being an ‘inspiration’ to her co-stars amid her husband’s battle with coronavirus. Kate’s husband Derek Draper, 53 and a former lobbyist and political advisor, has been in hospital since March 2020 battling covid-19 and the long-term effects. Speaking to OK! Magazine, Adil admitted … Read more

Kate Garraway’s Good Morning Britain co-star Adil Ray calls her an ‘inspiration’

Good Morning Britain’s Adil Ray has praised his co-star Kate Garraway for being an ‘inspiration’ to her co-stars amid her husband’s battle with coronavirus. Kate’s husband Derek Draper, 53 and a former lobbyist and political advisor, has been in hospital since March 2020 battling covid-19 and the long-term effects. Speaking to OK! Magazine, Adil admitted … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Crisp innovator Nimisha Raja reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Crisp innovator Nimisha Raja reveals the inspiration behind her business Nimisha Raja, 57, founded Nim’s, the UK’s first range of natural air-dried crisps The fruit and veg dried crisps are now sold in Waitrose, M&S and Ocado  She wanted to create snacks that parents were happy to give their children By Liz Hoggard … Read more

My lightbulb moment: Herbal beauty pioneer reveals the inspiration behind her business

My lightbulb moment: Herbal beauty pioneer reveals the inspiration behind her business Rivka Rose, 74, who lives in Manchester, founded Faith In Nature, in 1974 Inspiration came from struggling to find a moisturiser in a health food store The sustainable beauty brand is now sold in more than 40 countries   By Liz Hoggard for the Daily Mail Published: … Read more