New mums ‘left to get on with it’ as C-section numbers hit record high
Mothers have described being left to recover from caesarean sections with “no support”.
James Bond Screenwriter Gets Put On The Spot Over Latest Casting Rumours
Steven Knight Screenwriter Steven Knight refused to be drawn on rumours that the next James Bond has now been cast. The Peaky Blinders creator will pen the long-awaited 26th instalment in the 007 series, which will feature Dune director Denis Villeneuve at the helm. All that remains now is for the actor taking over the […]
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Houseplant hacks: can white vinegar or lemon juice clean leaves?
Dust and hard water can leave deposits that slow photosynthesis, but don’t believe everything you read about using acids to remove them The problemDusty leaves are more than a cosmetic problem. A film of dust blocks light, which slows photosynthesis and dulls the plant. Hard water makes it worse, leaving chalky white mineral spots on […]
Miriam Margolyes Shrugs Off Q&A Walk-Outs After Telling Reform Supporters To ‘F**k Off’
Miriam Margolyes pictured in 2018 Miriam Margolyes was nonplussed when her comments about the Reform party seemingly provoked some audience members to walk out of a recent Q&A. Over the weekend, the Bafta winner took part in a public interview in Southend to promote her new book Miriam’s Full English, in which she reflects on […]
The pet I’ll never forget: Harold, the halls of residence cat, who looked after me when I first left home
He was the gorgeous furry tabby who made my day, even when he waltzed into my flat just to finish my takeaway. Now he’s a campus celeb, with a part-time job guarding the doors of the village shop In 2022, when I moved into halls of residence at the University of Sheffield, my biggest concern […]
What Is Polycythaemia Vera? BBC’s Maryam Moshiri Reveals Rare Blood Condition Diagnosis
Maryam Moshiri in the BBC News studio BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri has revealed she’s living with a form of incurable blood cancer. In a new interview with the broadcaster, Maryam shared that in November 2024, she was told she had polycythaemia vera (PV), a rare yet treatable form of the disease. “I was told by my consultant […]
Screen Legend Rob Reiner Sets New Emmys Record With Posthumous Win
Rob Reiner in 2016 Rob Reiner was among the winners at the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday evening. The late actor and filmmaker, known for helming hit films like When Harry Met Sally, Misery, This Is Spinal Tap and The Princess Bride, was stabbed to death at the end of last year, alongside his wife, […]
The 5 Best Robot Vacuums To Shop So You Never Have To Clean Your Floors Again
Dreame/Mova There’s truly nothing better than a clean house. But if I’m being really honest, I hate vacuuming so much, I rarely do it. Don’t even get me started on mopping. Yes, mum, I know that’s really bad. Like loading and emptying the dishwasher, though, it seems to be a never-ending cycle. Something about my flat means […]
The Gymnastics Academy changed my prepaid booking but said ‘no’ to a refund
I arranged for my daughter to attend three sessions during the school holidays but the venue and one of the dates were changed I booked my daughter for three sessions during the school summer holidays at The Gymnastics Academy. The reservation was made and paid for last November because of a promotional offer. In June, […]