As Britons prepare for the end of lockdown, after months of isolation at home, I thought it might be helpful to offer a guide to various terms which have fallen into disuse and which some of you might have forgotten ever existed. Tie: Traditionally, an item of clothing by which the management class distinguished themselves … Read more
TV presenter Holly Willoughby demonstrates hitting the (bleach) bottle during lockdown No one is immune from isolation hair woes – even Holly Willoughby has had to dye her own roots. With salons still closed, beauty director Edwina Ings-Chambers has all the expert tips you need for DIY colouring, cutting (and, if all else fails, clever … Read more
Confronted with an emergency, would you know what to do? Alarmingly, research suggests that 40 per cent of people in the UK would be worried about intervening to give first aid. But it needn’t be scary. In fact, arming yourself with even the most basic knowledge – outlined here – could prove to be the … Read more
The ultimate do-er upper! Incredible 33-bedroom 17th Century mansion in Monmouthshire that once hosted Henry VII can be yours for just £200,000 (though it needs a bit of TLC) Troy House in Monmouthshire was built in the 1680s by the 1st Duke of Beaufort as a wedding gift for his son An earlier house on … Read more
It’s not time to dust down the passport just yet – but some countries are gradually beginning to unshackle themselves from lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, as a travel tips website has revealed. The Points Guy UK has compiled a mammoth guide to the international travel status of countries around the world and reports that … Read more
‘Sure, people are aware of the Cotswolds and the Peak District, but then when their thoughts turn to the Midlands they think of industry. ‘Actually, there are wonderful spots of wilderness to explore. ‘For example, Tufa Waterfall is beautiful, but the people in the village didn’t even know it existed. ‘For two years we explored … Read more
Even after something like 50 visits to Athens, I still find the geography occasionally baffling. Still, that’s part of the charm of this beautiful European city, and, the longer you spend there, the more you realise just how much there is to discover. By all means visit one of the spectacularly glamorous shoe shops on … Read more
From planet-friendly fabrics to brands that give back, here’s Fashion Director Shelly Vella’s pick of the pieces to love right now High-street hits Holding image: Ethically and sustainably made blouse, £99, and jeans, £99, Mother of Pearl x johnlewis.com From left: Vegan bag, £89.90, labante.co.uk Organic cotton top, £29.95, seasaltcornwall.co.uk Organic cotton jeans, £85, selected.com 3D-printed earrings made from 90 per cent sustainable materials, £29.99, … Read more
I love colour. Colour lifts you when you’re feeling flat. Colour boosts your confidence. I truly believe that the most important thing when getting dressed is to choose clothes that make us feel better about ourselves – and wearing colour makes me happy. Trinny wears suit, Zara. Shirt, Red Valentino, from Fenwick. Ring (throughout), Legge … Read more
Nando’s released a step-by-step guide to their famous PERi-PERi chicken thighs, spicy rice and macho peas during an Instagram live rife with technical issues. Hosted by Nando’s head of food Tim Molema, live from his kitchen, with singer Jgrrey following his instructions, the live stream promised a fun hour of cooking the marinated thighs and … Read more