Sophie Turner shades Evangeline Lilly for refusing to self-isolate: ‘Don’t be f***ing stupid’ 

Evangeline Lily has insisted she won’t be self-isolating because she values ‘freedom.’ But Game Of Thrones star Sophie Turner called that decision ‘f***ing stupid’ as she urged her fans to socially distance and self-quarantine to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Sophie, 24, did not mention the 40-year-old Avengers actress by name, but made it clear that was who … Read more

Acclaimed author Jan Morris is 93: One hell of a dame (So why don’t they make her one?)

MEMOIR THINKING AGAIN   by Jan Morris (Faber £16.99, 207 pp) Certainly it is high time the great and peerless Jan Morris, 93, became Dame Jan Morris. She would be the first transgender person thus honoured, an additional, fitting reason for national recognition and celebration. I hope the nomination papers can be rubber-stamped without ado. Her … Read more

Don’t blame the baby – stretch marks are in your genes!

Don’t blame the baby – stretch marks are in your genes! Some women are predisposed to scars, study reveals  More than 500 ‘genetic markers’ are linked to stretch marks research shows  Women who suffer with stretch marks have lower amounts of certain proteins   The rate of stretch marks is far higher in women than in … Read more

‘Please don’t let us die’: Three cystic fibrosis sufferers beg the NHS to fund ‘wonder drug’

It’s been hailed as a wonder drug with the potential to extend the lives of thousands of people with cystic fibrosis.    But patients across the UK still can’t get their hands on Orkambi – despite it being a year since Theresa May promised to take action. The drug, which slows lung deterioration, received its European … Read more

Our glorious gardens! You don’t have to travel far to experience the best that spring can offer

The world’s finest spring gardens are right here in Britain. No, really — that’s not an idle boast.  The mild, damp climate helps, along with a rich legacy of plants and centuries-old gardening traditions. So here’s a varied selection of Britain’s most inspiring spring gardens. Opening times can vary from month to month, so be … Read more

Fashion: Why don’t YOU try…new season trench coats

Fashion: Why don’t YOU try… By Joanne Toolan For You Magazine Published: 00:01 GMT, 16 February 2020 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 16 February 2020 …a twist on a classic with Joanne Toolan’s new season trench coats  Khaki trench, £150, palonesofficial.com Blouse, £49.99, mango.com Skirt, £29.99, zara.com Bag, £145, whistles.com Slingbacks, £225, aeyde.com  Brown trench, £475, … Read more

I told Holly, ‘Stick your trophy where the sun don’t shine’

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 The National Television Awards used to be one of my favourite nights out; a gloriously rowdy, drunken celebration of my industry with like-minded narcissists. But I boycotted tonight’s show in protest at the absurd Groundhog Day pattern that’s been allowed to develop where the exact same people always win the exact same … Read more

WARNING: Anti-virus sanitisers are useless – IF you don’t use them properly! 

Such is the fear over the spread of coronavirus in the UK that panic-buying of sanitising hand gels has forced some retailers to ration supplies. Boots is reportedly restricting sales to two bottles per customer, while most supermarkets have sold out online and are rationing stock in-store. In fact, hand washing is always better for … Read more

Fashion: Why don’t YOU try…

Fashion: Why don’t YOU try… By Joanne Toolan For You Magazine Published: 00:01 GMT, 1 March 2020 | Updated: 00:01 GMT, 1 March 2020 …blending smart and casual with Joanne Toolan’s slick mix  Top, £130, maxmara.com Skirt, £109, baukjen.com Ring, £130, mayamagal.co.uk Trainers, £139, whistles.com Hoodie, £109, tedbaker.com Bag, £369, baumundpferdgarten.com Earrings, £29.99, gb.pilgrim.net T-shirt, … Read more