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SINITTA AND SIMON COWELL They dated on-off for 30 years but now 80s pop sensation Sinitta, 61, describes her ex Simon Cowell as being ‘like a sibling’. The star, who often joined music mogul Simon on The X Factor, said, ‘We are godparents to each other’s children and often spend Christmas in Barbados with our families.’ She added, ‘Simon is a really, really loyal friend… He’s still exactly the same person.’ HUGH GRANT AND LIZ HURLEY Despite their romance ending back in 2000, Liz, 60 this month, and Hugh, 64, remain ‘best friends’ and are even godparents to each other’s children. Liz said, ‘He lives next door to me and he’s godfather to my son and I’m godmother to one of his children. We were together for 13 years and…

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As your children edge towards adulthood, you begin to fantasise about the day they fly the nest. The empty laundry basket, the quiet mornings, maybe even a yoga class or two. Endless time to fill with your own wants after decades of ‘put your shoes on’ battles and ferrying to and fro like a personal taxi service. With three children, Lara, now 27, Seb, 23, and Xavier, 19, I expected that one by one they would pack up their belongings and embark on exciting adventures alone. To university, to the Big City, travelling the world, or even just across town with a partner. But with the exception of Lara’s four-month stint at university back in 2020, all three kids have stayed firmly under my roof. Even bringing in additional lodgers…

Baked jerk salmon with salsa This speedy dish gets a spicy flavour boost from a shop-bought marinade and a fresh pineapple complement. SERVES 4PREP 5 MINSCOOK 15 MINS ✱ 4tbsp jerk paste✱ 3tbsp olive oil✱ 1 large cauliflower, sliced into 4 thin steaks✱ 2 x 250g packs basmati rice✱ 400g tin kidney beans, rinsed and drained✱ 4 salmon fillets✱ Juice ½ lime For the salsa: 350g pineapple cubes (alternatively use sweetcorn or red pepper) 1 small red onion, diced 1 chilli, deseeded and finely chopped Small bunch mint, roughly chopped Small bunch coriander, roughly chopped, plus some extra sprigs to serve 2tbsp olive oil 1 Heat the oven to 200C Fan. In a bowl, mix 2tbsp jerk paste with 2tbsp oil, and brush the mixture over the cauliflower. Put on…

HAPPY 60TH, LIZ! It’s hard to believe, given how youthful she looks, but birthday wishes are in store for Elizabeth Hurley as she marks her 60th this week. The model and actor, who recently went public with her new romance with Billy Ray Cyrus, revealed that she’d be spending her special day with her beau. ‘I am looking forward to celebrating with Billy Ray,’ Liz shared, adding, ‘He should be in England for my birthday. He’ll be meeting my family – and my dogs – and hopefully, it’ll be lovely.’ We hope you enjoy your celebrations, Liz! WHAT’S GOING ON? Eamonn’s regrets In May last year, TV golden couple Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes shocked fans by announcing their divorce after 14 years of marriage. But could Eamonn be regretting…

A RIGHT ROYAL INVITATION There are many privileges to being a royal correspondent, but I wanted to share how you, too, can enjoy behind-the-scenes access. I had a lovely morning recently at the Royal Mews – the monarch’s stables in Buckingham Palace. The Mews is celebrating its 200th anniversary (it was built in 1825 for George IV) and is home to the historic coaches, carriages and some of the horses used by the Royal Family. I took my 10-year-old daughter Sophia and we had a great time hearing about the spectacular Gold State Coach used for the King’s coronation, and marvelling at the diamond and sapphire-encrusted handles of the Diamond Jubilee State Coach, sent all the way from Australia! We met two of the King’s horses (Conwy and Xeno) and…

This summer, set sail in style with accessories that capture the spirit of the sea. A denim shoulder bag with gold hardware is the perfect blend of casual chic, ideal for warm weather outfits. These textured ballet flats look fab teamed with white cropped jeans, while the double-strap heeled sandals will elevate daytime ensembles. Bag, £10, Primark; ballet flats, £24.99, Deichmann; sandals, £24.99, The Drop at amazon.co.uk…

Regain your waist Before we tackle this topic, let me first say something important. The muscles of the waist (the internal as well as external obliques) are all part of a package of muscles which form the core, and these also include the back muscles, a deep layer of muscle near the spine and your pelvic floor. They provide support for the whole body and they enhance stability, balance, posture and help reduce the risk of injury. Having or not having a waist doesn’t make you a better or worse human. I, personally, fall within the ‘tree-trunk’ category, but I can’t say it’s done me any damage. But if you want to lose some centimetres around that area, then here’s how. We all have fat and muscle around our torso…

Why smoking swaps aren’t always healthier Don’t put your health at more risk when you want to quit cigarettes I’m always happy when a patient wants to stop smoking. It’s the single biggest thing you can do to protect your health and prolong your life. Smoking harms nearly every organ in the body and has a direct link to several cancers, heart disease, stroke, diabetes – the list is endless. SERVING A PURPOSE Over the past 15 years, the number of UK smokers has almost halved, which has led to a significant rise in the use of nicotine replacement products (including e-cigs and vapes). The NHS recommends these as a temporary measure to stop smoking. Currently, these are likely safer than the known risks of smoking, but there are still…

How to keep your money safe Last year, one in five of us has fallen victim to a financial scam, according to Citizens Advice, with many having to borrow or work extra shifts to make up for the loss. A key danger area is weak, reused, or stolen passwords, which account for around 70-80% of cyberattacks.* Trouble is, with so many to remember – for everything from bank accounts, utilities and pensions to social media, shopping and streaming service – we can end up with P4$$wOrd overload, and it’s no surprise a fifth of us reuse them. But keeping personal and financial data safe is more important than ever, so here's how to clean up your password hygiene. CREATE STRONG PASSWORDS A strong, secure one should ideally be 15-20 characters…

NEXT Combine natural materials, soft neutral tones and tactile textures to add a rustic, prairie-style new spin to your bedroom. IKEA Sometimes even the simplest of updates can make the biggest impact. Use a striped throw to disguise old sheets or switch out a basic lampshade for one that is a little more wow-worthy. TK MAXX Use just one or two bright and bold pieces to update a shelf or sideboard display, or try mixing and matching multiple punchy shades together for a stronger statement. B&M Whether it’s pretty crockery or a new cushion for the sofa, introducing a couple of pastel pieces into your space will instantly add a cheerful and springtime feel.…

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DANNY AND DANI DYER When a bikini-clad brunette entered the famous villa in 2018, viewers noticed she had a familiar name. Dani Dyer is, of course, the daughter of EastEnders actor Danny Dyer. Speaking on their podcast, Live and Let Dyers, Dani and her mum discussed her moniker. Dani, 28, read out a listener question, ‘Why did you name Dani after Danny?’ to which her mum Juana replied, ‘I didn’t! I named you after Dani, the West Ham football player.’ While at the time Danny, 47, said he ‘didn’t want her to go on’ Love Island, Dani won the show with her then-boyfriend Jack Fincham. MICHAEL AND GEMMA OWEN When Gemma appeared on Love Island in 2022 it took her weeks to name-drop her famous dad: footballer Michael Owen. At…

She is known for wearing high-street fashion designs that fly off the shelves as soon as pictures emerge of her wearing them. But there was something different about the Princess of Wales’ outfit as she honoured the great and the good of British fashion recently. In a break from her usual thrifty ensembles, Kate proudly sported a £1,340 trouser suit designed by the pop star-turned-fashionista Victoria Beckham. The Princess of Wales teamed the smart two-piece olive-green suit with a statement blouse as she attended the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. The event, hosted by the British Fashion Council, was aimed at celebrating young British creatives and the UK’s thriving fashion industry. ‘Kate will have known what message she was sending’ To some, Kate’s choice of outfit was a…

LIAM AND LENNON GALLAGHER Model Lennon is the spitting image of Oasis legend Liam, 52. While, like Liam, he’s in a band, the 25-year-old, who has graced the pages of Vogue, doesn’t take so much after his dad when it comes to fame and prefers to keep a low profile. JUDE AND RAFFERTY LAW Actor Rafferty is a dead ringer for his dad, fellow actor Jude. Speaking about his father, Rafferty, 28, said, ‘My dad’s always been a huge role model.’ He continued, ‘He’s like a best friend. We spent a lot of time just me and him when I was growing up – we’d go on all sorts of adventures.’ PETER AND JUNIOR ANDRE Fans couldn’t believe how much Junior looked like his famous dad, 52, when they posed…

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I’d been worried about my daughter Jessie pretty much since the day she was born. She was slow to hit baby milestones and her little sister Codie, who I had a year later, steamed ahead of her. Codie even walked before Jessie did. Jessie was also sneaky. Don’t get me wrong. I know every mum has got home and found a toy hidden in a bag or pushchair that her toddler has swiped from a shop, but Jessie stole constantly. And not just toys – anything she could get her hands on. Then she’d lie about it. The first time she did it, she was only three. Just a few months later, her bad behaviour grew sinister. She had been playing in the garden with Codie when she picked up…

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Based on Mary S. Lovell’s book The Mitford Girls, Outrageous follows the aristocratic sisters who caused a stir in 1930s high society with their love lives and political leanings. Bridgerton’s Bessie Carter plays eldest sibling Nancy, who’s best known as the author of novels Love in a Cold Climate and The Pursuit of Love. Here, she reveals more about the six-part drama… How would you describe Nancy? She is a pretty modern woman. She is deeply empathetic. I think that’s what makes her a good writer. The sentences in The Pursuit of Love are clever and witty. She loves a laugh! What makes Outrageous so gripping? The fact that it’s inspired by events that took place in the 1930s involving a family primarily made up of girls. It goes into…

TOWELS AND SUNBEDS AT DAWN Holiday season is officially here, and reports are fresh in from the Canary Islands. The Brits are at it again – slapping towels down on plastic sunbeds at dawn. Our great holiday tradition is alive and kicking. Holidaymakers at Los Cristianos in Tenerife and Hyde Park Lane Apartments in Lanzarote have confirmed what many of us suspected: we’ve taken ‘first come, first served’ and weaponised it. Social media was awash with scathing comments describing the behaviour as ‘pathetic’ and ‘embarrassing’. One Facebook comment read, ‘Sunbeds war, episode MMXXV’. Another said, ‘Travel all that way just to sit around the pool – sorry, that’s sad! Go explore the island, swim in the sea! There’s so much to see!’ Guilty as charged, though. During a recent stay…