Dear Bel, I’ve been with my partner for ten years; we have an 18-month-old son. For years I’ve dreamed of having a big, white wedding. Whenever I raise the subject, the response is: ‘I don’t want to.’ Pressing him for reasons, he says he doesn’t like being the centre of …...Read More

At 7.30am, London’s Marylebone Road is even more congested than usual. Seemingly endless lines of cars, taxis, lorries and vans stretch back for at least a couple of miles. Horns sound; the gridlock is total. Ever since it was built in the 18th century to catch spillover traffic from busy …...Read More

Over the past 30 years, I have written millions of words about my garden, but the subject matter has nearly always been plants and how to grow, control and nurture them for maximum beauty or productivity. Yet from a very early age I loved the countryside as much as any …...Read More

Boris Johnson’s plan to reform social care has been delayed again, leaving families continuing to face sky-high bills for the foreseeable future. Insiders say no details will be released until Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Autumn Statement in late November – or even later. It is understood that Downing Street has gone …...Read More

The disillusionment and rage I feel could almost make me ill. It’s like a knot in the stomach, driving acid into the mouth, shaking me with dizzy disbelief. Head and heart shout out in unison: ‘You must be kidding!’ And then: ‘How bloody dare you?’ Countless other citizens of the …...Read More

History teacher becomes first Who Wants To Be A Millionaire winner in 14 years as he scoops jackpot just 12 months after his brother won £500,000 on the show - and says he will give most of it to his family...Read More

Up to 1,500 A-level pupils are still without university places despite finally getting the grades they need. Around 15,000 who were turned down by institutions on A-level results day later met their place offers with teacher-assessed grades. But just under 10 per cent of affected pupils are still unplaced after …...Read More

The full extent of the chaos in the Covid testing centre booking system was revealed yesterday in a snap survey by the Daily Mail. Round trips of up to 155 miles were suggested when reporters around the country tried to book slots. The website said there were no appointments available …...Read More

Just one in nine conmen who trick their way into their victims' homes to commit burglaries end up being prosecuted. The criminals pose as officials such as utility workers or council staff to sneak their way into the homes of vulnerable people. Out of 2,352 such crimes reported to police …...Read More

Prince Harry has a £100million Netflix deal, an £11million mansion with 14 bathrooms and Hollywood stars desperate to be his friend, but is he starting to miss his former life? For I hear he invited one of his oldest friends to visit his home in California. 'Court jester' Guy Pelly, …...Read More