As a little girl, Rachael Blackmore never dreamed she would be the first woman to win Grand National

Her first pony was a humble wooden rocking horse, which was never going to win any races or propel her into the record books. Her second was rather more promising, a cute steed called Bubbles, upon which a smiling seven-year-old Rachael Blackmore proudly sat in her baby pink quilted riding jacket. Photographs like these can … Read more

Rapper accused of plotting sword terror attack dreamed of launching drinks firm Healthily Wealthy

‘Drill rapper’, 27, accused of plotting sword terror attack told undercover officer of dream to launch smoothie enterprise called ‘Healthily Wealthy’ selling drinks to London commuters  Sahayb Abu, 27, accused of plotting a jihadi sword terror attack He told the Old Bailey he dreamed of a drinks firm known as Healthily wealthy  Suspect says he … Read more

Alex Scott: The girl who dreamed of playing at Wembley and won legion of fans on Strictly 

She unlaced her football boots and swapped the pitch for the ballroom, and now Alex Scott is set to add another string to her bow as she takes the helm of a Question of Sport.  After days of speculation, the 35-year-old England player-turned-pundit has been confirmed as Sue Barker’s successor on the long-running BBC sports … Read more

Alex Scott: The girl who dreamed of playing at Wembley and won legion of fans on Strictly 

She unlaced her football boots and swapped the pitch for the ballroom, and now Alex Scott is set to add another string to her bow as she takes the helm of a Question of Sport.  After days of speculation, the 35-year-old England player-turned-pundit has been confirmed as Sue Barker’s successor on the long-running BBC sports … Read more

Ever dreamed of swapping the rat race for a rural idyll? This writer did just that

Not long after Tamsin Calidas and her husband, Rab, decided to sell their home in London and buy a derelict croft on a small Hebridean island, their estate agent gave them a warning. ‘Island life . . . it’s different. It’s not for everyone,’ she said. Tamsin would have plenty of time to reflect on … Read more

Matt Lucas reveals Noel Fielding DREAMED he was Bake Off co-host

Matt Lucas has revealed he got his new job as Great British Bake-Off host after Noel Fielding DREAMED they were working alongside one another.  Speaking to Good Morning Britain on Friday, the 46-year-old said he took the role because of the sweet perks of the job. He said: ‘Free cake are you kidding it’s a … Read more