The Great British Sewing Bee has become stitched into the fabric of the nation

Every Wednesday evening for the past ten weeks, I have religiously phoned my 91-year-old mother to remind her that our favourite programme is on. She then writes a note telling herself to be in front of the TV screen at 9pm sharp. Like five million viewers nationwide, we were utterly …...Read More

Dame Judi Dench fears theatres may not reopen in her lifetime

Dame Judi Dench has warned that Britain's theatres may never reopen in her lifetime as entertainment venues face permanent closure after lockdown. The 85-year-old actress said she 'can't imagine Britain without its arts heritage' as theatres across the UK face an 'existential risk' of closure. Her intervention comes as theatre …...Read More

Pets do come back to give us comfort, just like my Bonnie: Insists BEL MOONEY,

Of course Lucy Ledgeway saw the face of her little dog Sunny in the clouds over York last weekend. Where else would the spirit of a beloved dog reveal itself to a grieving human companion? For a few fleeting seconds that vision in that sky was the truth. This particular …...Read More

The secret to a happy (fourth) marriage? Move in the in-laws! says Masterchef's Gregg Wallace

Fifty-five year old Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace is rather enjoying lockdown with his beautiful young wife Anne-Marie. The other evening, he tells me by way of example, they retired to their bedroom with some wine and cheese (‘we have a sofa and a coffee table in there’) to watch a …...Read More

Officials refused Robert Jenrick's home makeover three times but Tory councillors approved it

Robert Jenrick was mired in a fresh row yesterday after it emerged Tory councillors approved an extension to his £2.6million townhouse despite planning officials rejecting it three times. Documents show the Housing Secretary, 38, submitted plans to turn a rear first-floor roof terrace into an extra room as part of …...Read More

Tucson Police in Turmoil After Death of Latino Man in Custody

Chief Magnus’s own offer to resign seemed to catch Ms. Romero, who was standing by his side, by surprise. She said she would examine the details of what happened before taking action. The department’s handling of the issue is now coming under intense scrutiny. Authorities did not disclose details about …...Read More

Prince William visits British teams working on a coronavirus vaccine

Prince William appeared in high spirits as he visited a British team working on a coronavirus vaccine and spoke to some of the people testing it out. The Duke of Cambridge, 38, who is currently living at his Norfolk home of Anmer Hall with Kate Middleton, 38, and his children …...Read More

Democratic Convention Moves to Smaller Venue, as Delegates Are Urged to Stay Away

WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Convention will move out of Milwaukee’s professional basketball arena, and state delegations are being urged not to travel to the city because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, party officials said Wednesday. Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. still intends to travel to Milwaukee …...Read More

Mark Zuckerberg visits Hawaii amid Facebook advertising woes

Advertisement Mark Zuckerberg is hiding out at his sprawling $100million estate in Hawaii amid mounting turmoil at Facebook as a growing list of prominent brands are boycotting the social media network over its perceived failure to crack down on hate speech and incitements to violence. The Facebook founder - who …...Read More

Indian Army chief visits forward areas in Ladakh, reviews ground situation

The former Union minister said that Col Chewang Rinchen Setu, too has been a major reason behind China's June 15 clash with Indian troops at Galwan Valley. The Setu was inaugurated in 2019 and is India's highest altitude all-weather permanent bridge in eastern Ladakh....Read More