GETTING a good night's sleep is a vital part of everyone's self-care list. But for some people, nodding off can be a real challenge after the stress of the day. There are plenty of remedies, home and shop-bought, to help people relax, wind-down and get a good night's sleep. A woman took to Facebook to […]
How care worker's wedding humiliation led to her shedding 14st and becoming a personal trainer
WHEN she went to an old school pal’s wedding, Catherine Stewart’s life changed. Walking into the reception having not seen her former classmates for years, the groom at first did not recognise her. Then he exclaimed: “Oh my God. What have you done to yourself?” It was a brutal blow — but the trigger she […]
I shouldn't still be alive but running reminds me… cancer hasn't caught me yet
I SHOULD be dead. If you believe the stats my bowel cancer should have got me by now, but I'm still standing – running, even! I don't let myself plan more than about two weeks in advance, and live from scan to scan, hoping. Holidays are booked with just a few days notice, and social […]
I got engaged to my man, 71, weeks after we met – he's 40 years older than me but the sex is amazing
A WOMAN who has a 40-year age gap with her husband shunned criticism from strangers to get engaged after just one month of dating and says their sex life is amazing. Victoria Wynn, 31, claims her one-month whirlwind romance with husband Len Wynn, 71, both from Alnwick, Northumberland, was meant to be. And the pair refused to […]
Prince Harry's claim he's 'unsafe' in UK rubbished by ex-Met chief who says he's 'creating scenarios that don't exist'
A FORMER royal protection chief has rubbished Prince Harry’s claim that his return to the UK is “unsafe”. The Duke is seeking round-the-clock police protection because his “security was compromised” when he returned to the UK this summer. His and Meghan’s security was costing taxpayers around £5million a year when they lived in Britain. They […]
Why probiotics could be secret to great skin – including this £4.99 moisturiser
Bacteria gets a bad rep, but not all bugs are nasty! In fact, a healthy microbiome (the official name for bacteria on the surface of our body) could be the secret to great skin. We have thousands of types of bacteria on our face, and the more diverse they are, the better our skin is, […]
Primark are selling 101 Dalmation purses and bags from £4… and they're spot on
PRIMARK customers are going dotty over their latest Disney offering. A set of bags and purses inspired by 101 Dalmations are in store now and prices start at £4. The range includes a make-up bag for £5 and a vanity bag for £6 as well as the £4 coin purse. Fans are hoping to spot these […]
The "Studio Hours" Collaboration by Madewell and Backdrop Is Everything Your Inner Artist Needs
It's not often that an established clothing line collaborates with an up-and-coming paint company, but with splatter-paint designs and utility dressing on the rise, there's no better time than the present. So when I heard Madewell released a capsule collection with Backdrop, an internet paint company, it piqued my interest. Madewell is a clothing brand […]
Taurus horoscope: What your star sign has in store for May 2-8
TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 🔵 Read our horoscopes live blog for the latest readings With a strong planet set in your personal sign, you are the zodiac boss – but with such a soft centre, too. And this helps you connect, or get back in touch, with all the right names for your […]
I want to use the same name for two of my kids, they’re a boy and girl so it might seem odd but it’s the only one I like
A MUM was desperate to use her favourite name for her baby girl but wasn't sure if she could after using an adapted version on her older son. The mother absolutely adored the name Aurora and always intended to use the name and the nickname Rory for her daughter. But when she had a son, […]