James Cracknell, 48, is ENGAGED to girlfriend of 17 months Jordan Connell, 35

James Cracknell has revealed he’s engaged to his girlfriend of 17 months, Jordan Connell. The rowing champion, 48 – who met the American financier, 35 – when he studied at Cambridge University in 2018, confirmed the couple are set to wed in an announcement in The Times on Monday. Father-of-three James’ exciting news comes nearly two … Read more

James Cracknell, 48, is ENGAGED to girlfriend of 17 months Jordan Connell, 35

James Cracknell has revealed he’s engaged to his girlfriend of 17 months, Jordan Connell. The rowing champion, 48 – who met the American financier, 35 – when he studied at Cambridge University in 2018, confirmed the couple are set to wed in an announcement in The Times on Monday. Father-of-three James’ exciting news comes nearly two … Read more

Is it just me? Or are you secretly glad there is no office party? Asks CLAUDIA CONNELL

Is it just me? Or are you secretly glad there is no office party? Asks CLAUDIA CONNELL Claudia Connell says there is something horribly awkward about the work do  There is agonising over your outfit and risk of embarrassing yourself at free bar She says respite from office party is one of the better things to … Read more

Is it just me? Or are you secretly glad there is no office party? Asks CLAUDIA CONNELL

Is it just me? Or are you secretly glad there is no office party? Asks CLAUDIA CONNELL Claudia Connell says there is something horribly awkward about the work do  There is agonising over your outfit and risk of embarrassing yourself at free bar She says respite from office party is one of the better things to … Read more

It is just me? Or is the trend for batch-cooking mind-numbing? asks CLAUDIA CONNELL

It is just me? Or is the trend for batch-cooking mind-numbing? asks CLAUDIA CONNELL ‘Batch-cooking’ has increased in popularity during both UK lockdowns  Claudia Connell can’t see the appeal of having shelves filled with the same meal She questions if it saves time and argues food is tastier when freshly prepared  By Claudia Connell for … Read more

CLAUDIA CONNELL shares… 25 things I won’t be doing this lockdown

Here we go again, the first day of a second national lockdown. Only this time we’re seasoned pros, having learnt many a hard lesson since the spring. To help you resist any embarrassing flashbacks, CLAUDIA CONNELL lists what you definitely shouldn’t do this time around. . . 1. PILE ON THE LOCKDOWN LARD Confused and … Read more

CLAUDIA CONNELL shares… 25 things I won’t be doing this lockdown

Here we go again, the first day of a second national lockdown. Only this time we’re seasoned pros, having learnt many a hard lesson since the spring. To help you resist any embarrassing flashbacks, CLAUDIA CONNELL lists what you definitely shouldn’t do this time around. . . 1. PILE ON THE LOCKDOWN LARD Confused and … Read more

CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews last night’s TV: James Herriot branded a horse killer?

CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews last night’s TV: James Herriot branded a horse killer? It shouldn’t happen to a vet! By Claudia Connell for the Daily Mail Published: 01:53 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 01:58 BST, 16 September 2020  All Creatures Great and Small   Rating: Flying for Britain with David Jason   Rating:  When the current series … Read more

CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews last night’s TV: James Herriot branded a horse killer?

CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews last night’s TV: James Herriot branded a horse killer? It shouldn’t happen to a vet! By Claudia Connell for the Daily Mail Published: 01:53 BST, 16 September 2020 | Updated: 01:53 BST, 16 September 2020  All Creatures Great and Small   Rating: Flying for Britain with David Jason   Rating:  When the current series … Read more

CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews Inside The Bomb Squad and The Yorkshire Job Centre

CLAUDIA CONNELL reviews last night’s TV: This bomb squad’s so cool and calm the drama just fizzled out By Claudia Connell for the Daily Mail Published: 01:57 BST, 15 September 2020 | Updated: 02:00 BST, 15 September 2020 Inside The Bomb Squad  Rating: The Yorkshire Job Centre Rating: Stumbling across an unexploded bomb or hand … Read more