‘A snowboarding accident destroyed my dreams – now I make millions from veg pots’
He started with a team of five. “Ed [Duguid, BOL’s chief operating officer] found a couple of chairs in a rubbish tip, which stank of fox pee.”…
Midlifers bled dry by scam that takes two months to spot
Midlifers are being targeted by a complex financial fraud that can take victims two months to realise they have been conned. Scammers seduce people into believing they…
The happiest jobs with the highest salaries
With job vacancies at record highs, remote-working in full swing and even talk of a four-day week, 2022 is shaping up to be one of the best…
Mazda CX-5 review: the family-friendly SUV to put a smile on your face
With all of this in mind, it’s not such a hardship to be in this version of the CX-5 for my run up the Duke’s Pass. And…
The Tudor mobile mansion that was moved 90 miles goes on sale for £12,950,000
Narrow corridors lead through to the east wing which has been modernised. The kitchen-diner has marble-topped work surfaces and an island, and beyond there is a pantry…
Dame Arlene Phillips: ‘Getting dropped from Strictly was the worst day of my whole career’
Best known for her role as one of the judges on the Strictly Come Dancing panel for the first six series, 78-year-old Dame Arlene Phillips is a…
Champagne and chocolate is the worst Valentine’s combination – here are five wines to buy instead
Andrew Quady Essensia Orange Muscat 2018/9, California (15%, Majestic, £13.99 or £11.99 as part of mixed six bottles/half) I have long adored this citrus and honeysuckle scented,…
How you can sleep your way to a slimmer body
You can also try moving your food intake earlier in the day. Our metabolism works differently depending on the time. When we’re awake, our body burns calories….
Seven things you can do in your 60s to guarantee a longer life
While Prof Kenny says there is not enough evidence that vegans outlive vegetarians, she agrees that one of the best things we can do to live longer…
How to feed your gut to lose weight, fight illness and improve health
A diet that lets you eat more I’m not promoting a fully vegan diet, because research doesn’t necessarily support that from a health perspective. I’m not even…
Did you grow up in the 80s or 90s? How to ditch your messed-up mindset when it comes to food
If you came of age in the 1980s and 1990s, you’ll no doubt recall the bonkers diet culture of that era. The Beverly Hills Diet, first published…
Long Lockdown is destroying Britain
You feel sleepy and lethargic. Even the slightest effort leaves you short of breath. Everything feels like too much of a hassle, nothing has much meaning, and…
Hubristic Macron may be heading for another fall
In what mirror universe can you call “a success” a Macron diplomatic trip to Moscow ending up with Vladimir Putin, at the post-discussions press conference, threatening Europe…
Macron is offering Ukraine a poisoned peace plan
On the plane to Moscow, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed to several journalists that the idea of “Finlandising” Ukraine would be one among others on the table…
At long, long last, Covid is yesterday’s news
The Prime Minister has announced that all residual domestic Covid regulations, including self-isolation, are to be removed a month early. From July until late November the only…
Don’t blame Brexit for the sad decline of Britain’s pigeon racing industry
It’s hard to believe now, but once upon a time it was difficult to find a pub in Britain without a loyal community of pigeon fanciers. Known…
Sorry Justin Welby, but rewriting our history should be ‘difficult’
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has shared his thoughts on the ecclesiastical court case concerning the request of Jesus College, Cambridge, to remove from its chapel…
Boris is in trouble – thank goodness he’s got such brave MPs to defend him
Almost every day, some new scandal engulfs Boris Johnson. If it isn’t yet another revelation about parties in No 10, it’s a row about Jimmy Savile, or…
Keir Starmer’s record is a matter of public interest
It is axiomatic that politicians should be able to go about their business without being harassed and jostled by a baying mob. The treatment of Sir Keir…
Flat and lacking fizz, PMQs felt like the open prosecco bottle in latest ‘partygate’ photo
It was the last PMQs before recess and… no one’s heart was quite in it. Was this the lure of the fleshpots of Verbier, or just the…
Are we doomed to be the sick man of Europe, Mr Javid?
A Romanian who cut his hand while he was trying to murder his wife has been awarded £17,500 after he sued the NHS for “criminal negligence”. Lawyers…
The best mascaras to buy in 2022, and how to keep lashes healthy
Superhero Mascara, £22, IT Cosmetics at Boots; Im-Possible Mascara, £30, Kjaer Weis; Telescopic Carbon Mascara, £10.99, L’Oréal Paris at Look Fantastic; Volumising Mascara, £18.50, Green People; Lashtopia Mascara,…
The secret to Rishi Sunak’s polished style comes down to these little details
The Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer were photographed side-by-side this week, after an extended period of time in which Rishi Sunak seems to be distancing…
Expert beauty advice every woman in their 40s should know
Following exfoliation, Berri recommends facial massage, to get the blood circulation going. “Massage helps to tone skin and adds glow and radiance,” she adds. We really like…
The evolution of Adele’s face
I know from my work in the aesthetics industry how non-surgical beauty procedures have mushroomed around the globe in the past decade, and the extent to which…