When a child is diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as autism or dyslexia, parents inevitably worry about the impact on their futures. Indeed, an ocean of parental tears has been shed over fears about whether a condition might hold a child back, socially and academically, from their peers. Or whether it will stand in … Read more
When horrified residents in an affluent London suburb reported sightings of a large cat roaming the area, everyone thought a cheetah was on the loose. The large, lean, muscular feline, with distinctive spotted fur, was seen in the back garden near ‘Billionaires’ Row’, in North London, where sheikhs and princes keep vast mansions. But this … Read more
Flat sandals special: Slide into summer and wave goodbye to aching feet and sore toes as finally it’s cool to be comfy The humble flip-flop has been given a high-fashion makeover this season Nineties toe-ring sandal has made a comeback along with the trekking shoe And the silver lining of this new summer trend is … Read more
Willow Crossley has been spending much of lockdown in the garden of her Cotswolds home, picking roses and sweet peas, and tending her vegetable patch. Indoors, she has decorated rooms with young tree branches. ‘More than ever now I just crave nature in every form.’ Willow, 37, florist to A-listers, including the Duchess of Sussex, … Read more
A great great-grandmother who has virtually lost the use of her legs has completed 100 ‘stand-ups’ for charity before her 100th birthday. Joyce Richardson, 100, from Thirsk, North Yorkshire, suddenly lost the ability to walk and stand after she contracted sepsis last year and has been slowly regaining her strength. She now relies on a … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been ‘quietly’ having meetings with key people and organisations linked to the Black Lives Matter movement to ‘educate’ themselves. The Duchess of Sussex broke her silence on the murder of George Floyd earlier this week, declaring that ‘black lives matter’, and revealed that she had not spoken about his death … Read more
Couple who have been married for 65 years after meeting at a Labour club in 1954 say the secret to a long and happy marriage is being friends and always having plenty to natter about Margaret, 84, and David Matthews, 88, have been married for over six decades Couple, from Lancashire, met after night of … Read more
‘I always felt a step behind everyone else’: Fearne Cotton reveals being surrounded by ‘gorgeous young popstars’ while presenting Top of the Pops fuelled her insecurities Presenter, 38, hosted the hit BBC show from 2003 to 2006, with Reggie Yates Said she was intimidated by stars with flat stomachs, stylists and makeup artists Added that … Read more
Sophie Wessex has revealed her and Prince Edward’s two children will not take up official royal roles and are being raised with the understanding that they’ll probably have to work for a living. The Countess, 55, told The Sunday Times Magazine it is ‘highly unlikely’ Lady Louise Windsor, 16, and James, Viscount Severn will use … Read more
Prue Leith, 80, reveals she is feeding 30 nurses at a local care home during lockdown – and admits she is having ‘rather a nice time’ because she is ‘so old people bring her things’ Bake Off judge, 80, feeds 30 nurses at Penhurst Gardens in Chipping Norton Says she enjoys getting back to proper cooking and … Read more