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Countdown star Rachel Riley, 36, may have Strictly Come Dancing to thank for her relationship with husband Pasha Kovalev, 42, but she’s far from complimentary about the BBC competition. The presenter – who was partnered with Pasha during her stint on

For Kate, her beauty regime starts on the inside. ‘I have learned that health comes before reaching for a mirror or a bottle of product,’ she said. ‘My approach to beauty these days comes from a place of wanting to feel happy and healthy.’ Hear, hear

Royal protocol dictates that no one should ever touch the Queen unless invited. But now royal author Andrew Morton has claimed one person who spectacularly broke this most sacred of rules was Soviet astronaut Yuri Gagarin. He may have been the first

Queen was use an Oyster card during a recent visit to Paddington Station to mark the completion of the Elizabeth Line. But she is not alone in feeling slightly out of touch with the millions of people who regularly catch the Tube. Most of the other r

Not one, but two controversial celebrity court cases have been rocking our social media feeds. The shocking claim by Coleen Rooney in October 2019 that fellow WAG Rebekah Vardy had been leaking her private information to the press was enough to leave

If you’re looking for a lightweight item for layering over your summer dress, we’ve found it for you. These ribbed cardigans come in three gorgeous shades so that you can add a little colour to your wardrobe. The ideal option for popping in your bag

The perfect option for casual summer days, denim dresses come in a variety of shapes. Look for belted shirt styles that give the fabric more definition and try designs with ruffle details. Team with crisp white trainers and straw bags for a look that

A bold, bright fuschia will add some joy to grey mornings. Try Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Brilliant Pink, £8.99, Superdrug. It’s a buttery-soft formula that goes on like a dream, and strikes the perfect balance between matte and gloss, givi

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, £19, lookfantastic.com, is a cult beauty buy you need to try. Rich in vitamin E and precious plant oils, it nourishes skin, body and hair, infusing them with a sweet fragrance. Massage over the face, run

If you have ever been to a physio or sports-therapy expert about an injury or muscle condition, I’m willing to bet my breakfast (and I LOVE breakfast) that they mentioned the words ‘weak glutes’. The firmness, shapeliness and pertness of our buttocks

Something really simple to do at home is this. Lie on your back, knees bent, with feet on the floor and heels tucked in towards your hips. Squeeze your glutes and slowly lift your hips off the ground, squeezing as you go. Repeat that move 5 times, th

Doing glute bridges (see tip, left) with a resistance band over your knees and pushing gently outwards will make sure that all three sets of glute muscles (gluteus minimus, medius and maximus) join the party. Gymshark does this nice set of three with

Sex been put on the back burner? While it may feel taboo to talk about, you’re not alone. In fact, 13% of adults aged 45 to 54 and 19% of 55 to 64-year-olds haven’t had an intimate sexual experience, including anything from a kiss to sex, for more th

If your intimacy levels show no sign of improvement, consider discussing the future. ‘I haven’t seen many healthy marriages that have no intimacy at all,’ says Stephanie. ‘If you’re living like housemates, instead of romantic partners, at some point

It’s likely you’ve heard something about gluten in the past few years as there’s been a lot of focus on its effects on your health. There’s probably a gluten-free section at your local supermarket and it will have increased in size significantly rece

With 38% of Brits admitting to feeling tired all the time*, the search for sleep aids continues. In the past, aerobic exercise like running and walking has been recommended to people who want to improve their sleep quality, but new research** suggest

Debbie Starr, 59, is a wedding veil artist. She lives in Foston, Lincolnshire. Watching my daughter Alethea walk down the aisle in August last year, I beamed with pride. She looked stunning and, as her cathedral-length veil fanned out behind her, I

Q I started dating a lovely guy last year and we’ve moved in together. Problem is that, like me, he put on weight over lockdown. But, unlike me, he’s not lost it again. I’ve tried to support him – improved his diet, taken him running, bought him a gy

The Bank of England base rate is now 10 times higher than it was six months ago – leaping from 0.1% then to 1% today, after four rises. This direction of travel means anyone with debt needs to get on top of it as soon as possible, to make it safer be

Seeing my son in his football strip, I felt so proud as I cheered from the crowd. It was June 2021, and Rhys, then 13, had been a goalie with Feltham Bees for eight years. He loved football and the disability sports club gave him the opportunity to

Pencil this one into your meal plans on any busier days. It’s quick and easy to make, spreading that glorious, sticky teriyaki glaze to everything in your wok. SERVES 3 PREP 5 MINS COOK 10 MINS ✱ 400g fresh rice noodles or 150g dried✱ 3tbsp cornflo

A vegan and naturally sweetened ice cream recipe to cool you down this summer SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS, PLUS CHILLING * 100g pitted Medjool dates* 250g raspberries, plus extra to serve* 2 x 400ml can coconut milk, chilled overnight in the fridge* 1t

A permanent feature of the gardens of Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s favourite flower is the delicate lily of the valley. It has long been treasured by the monarch and was even included in her coronation bouquet back in 1952. The woodland plant flowe

Fill cracked or old crockery with flowers and herbs as an alternative to your regular old plant pots. It’ll make use of broken tableware that would either go in the bin or get forgotten about at the back of the cupboard. Tip up a wooden pallet (fre

Create a boardwalk-style path by using sunken decking planks and pebbles. Try Blooma white marble rounded pebbles, £11.50 for 22.5kg, and Blooma Madeira softwood deck boards, £44 for five, both B&Q. Hanging baskets are a beautiful way to decorate yo

A self-watering insert keeps soil moist. PS Fejö self-watering pot, £19, Ikea Say goodbye to weeding by planting on top of weed membrane in raised beds. Weed control roll, £1, Poundland A watering globe slowly releases water into a potted plant

Whatever you’re looking for in a weekend trip, you’ll almost certainly find it in Edinburgh. This historic city has beautiful architecture, inspiring art museums, great shops and gorgeous gardens. There’s even a beach just three miles from the city c

Rolling vineyards, opulent architecture, royal history – France’s Champagne region is the perfect place for an indulgent weekend. And yet, while the name Champagne might sound splurge-y, it can be affordable if you do it right. Book well ahead for a

It was day two of Eleanor’s Sicilian holiday. She climbed into the coach and took her usual seat. From the window she could see Stuart, who she’d met for the first time yesterday, heading across the car park towards the bus. He climbed aboard and beg

Linda Carter’s life is left hanging in the balance in EastEnders this week. Janine knows Mick will drop her like a stone if he discovers she conned £50k out of his daughter Nancy and tried to pay his alcoholic ex to leave Walford, but her quest to st

It’s comedy time with this gloriously time-wasting podcast hosted by Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster. Turning the table on the guest-host relationship, the boys are posed very daft, hypothetical questions by fellow comedians. Acast, Apple Podcasts,

Lenny Henry, Monica Dolan, Malachi Kirby and Christopher Eccleston are among the cast of this one-off drama about nine-year-old mixed-race boy Leon (newcomer Cole Martin), who fights to put his fractured family back together after he and his blond-ha

With an intriguing opening line and a camera-like gaze, Julie Owen Moylan places her readers in a New York apartment, where you feel the heat and hear the tinny radio. It’s 1975 and as 15-year-old Ava dreams of a boy, her chain-smoking mother is fall

Remember these special appearances by members of the Royal Family? 1 In the 2021 ITV special Royal Carols: Together At Christmas, which chart-topping singer was accompanied by the Duchess of Cambridge on piano? 2 What was the name of the one-off

Definition Prosecco DOC, 11% ABV, £11.99, Majestic The Definition range is designed to bring you the classic interpretation of some of the world’s most well-known wines. They got it bang on with this lightly floral, dry, citrus, pear and peach-flavo