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Christmas was never a quiet affair for the late Queen Elizabeth II, even in her later years. While the festive season might be a time to slow down for most of us, those closest to the monarch revealed that Christmas Day itself remained just as demanding as any other. Angela …

Christmas with family is something to cherish, particularly when little ones are involved. The enchantment of the festive season becomes even more special with children eagerly awaiting Father Christmas’s arrival. Naturally, one mum was heartbroken when she was excluded from this magical moment with her toddler this year. She revealed …

A recent large-scale survey has revealed that both employers and employees can benefit from a four-day working week, although it’s not suitable for everyone. The five-day working week, which became the norm in the UK after the First World War, has been re-evaluated due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This has …

Nearly a third of Brits have named one particular decade as the worst for fashion. A nationwide survey has revealed 30% of UK adults consider the 1980s the decade with the most regrettable style moments – despite beloved trends from the time making a return to the runway. Shoulder pads …

As families gather to celebrate and enjoy festive moments around the table, some households with pets succumb to the temptation of allowing their furry friends to join in. Research conducted by Blue Cross shows that many pets are regularly treated on Christmas Day, with over 38% enjoying a full turkey …

Creating the perfect natural eyebrow look really comes down to finding the right eyebrow pencil. Go too light, and you won’t get the definition or fluffy effect you’re after; go too dark, and the natural look can quickly disappear. While most pencils come in brunettes and blondes, grey options have …

Christmas Day is officially just one day away, and no doubt everyone up and down the country is teeming with excitement. Hopefully everyone has managed to grab everything and anything on their shopping list, as Christmas Eve may be your last chance to do so. While some supermarkets will be …

If there’s one book that feels perfectly suited to Princess Catherine this Christmas, it’s Lydia Millen’s Evergreen – a thoughtful, nature-led read rooted in balance, wellbeing and quiet reflection. Having read it myself, I was struck by how closely it aligns with the Princess of Wales’s own philosophy on living …

A man who went to his GP with what he believed was a simple blister on his toe has spoken of his shock after surgeons were forced to amputate his leg less than 24 hours later. Mike Jones, 43, from Crawley, is now facing an uncertain Christmas after a severe …

Shoppers looking to smooth and firm the delicate neck area are snapping up the RoC Derm Correxion Firming Retinol Serum Stick on sale, with some hailing it as a ‘magic eraser for wrinkles’. Designed specifically for areas that tend to show signs of ageing first, the targeted treatment has been …