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Peter Andre He may be a father of five, but there’s no dad bod in sight for Peter. The singer, 52, has women of all ages falling at his feet when he flashes his muscles on Instagram. We’d be your mysterious girl any day, Pete! Ben Shephard Who knew that This Morning’s Ben, who turned 50 last year, was hiding such a ripped physique underneath his shirts? Petition for you to present topless please, Mr Shephard! Mark Wahlberg It’s hard to believe that Mark is 54 when his body looks this good. The actor, who recently impressed us in his latest film, Flight Risk, regularly leaves us flustered with his topless Instagram snaps after working up a sweat in the gym. Idris Elba One of the UK’s hunkiest men, you’ll…

These days, we’re all craving a bit of escapism. And is it any wonder that, for so many of us, it involves losing ourselves in a steamy book? The UK has reportedly seen a huge surge in ‘romantasy’ – romance and fantasy – book sales in the last year. Dubbed ‘smut fiction’ among more critical literary circles, it seems more and more of us enjoy reading about dragons, fairies, vampires and even cowboys, with a heavy dose of adventure, romance and sex thrown in. Which is ironic considering some reports seem to suggest us Brits are having less sex than ever before. But not everyone is a fan of getting stuck into the pages of a spicy romance, with some turning their noses up and dismissing this guilty pleasure as…

Whether your good intentions fall by the wayside or you make even more of an effort to be sensible during the warmer months, your lifestyle can greatly impact how youthful you look and feel. Answer these questions on your summer habits to discover if you’re adding years to your age – then turn back the clock with our easy tweaks. Take the test Start with your age and subtract or add years depending on your answers. 1 How often do you apply sunscreen? A □ Every few hours −2 years B □ Once before leaving the house +1 year C □ When I remember +2 years ✱ Reapply sunscreen every two hours, especially after swimming or sweating. This ensures continuous protection from UV damage, which contributes to skin ageing and increased…

Pushed face first into the wall of her hallway, her hands slapped in handcuffs, Elizabeth De Zoysa could barely process what was happening. Moments earlier, still in her dressing gown, she had been clearing up breakfast dishes left by her teenage daughters before they departed for school. Now, she and her husband were being bombarded with questions by police officers who had just stormed through their front door. Questions about their 23-year-old son Louis. ‘I couldn’t process what was going on,’ Elizabeth recalls. After an agonising hour of questions, Elizabeth learnt that her eldest son had shot dead a police officer while in custody in Croydon, south London, before apparently turning the gun on himself – and was fighting for his life in hospital. ‘Amidst that absolute shock was this…

Trifle sundaes Homemade jelly makes this nostalgic treat extra special. SERVES 4 PREP 30 MINS, PLUS CHILLING AND SETTING ✱ 2 platinum-grade gelatine leaves✱ 350g raspberries, plus extra to serve✱ 1tbsp caster sugar✱ 100g sponge fingers, broken in half✱ 2-4tbsp kirsch (optional)✱ 300ml pre-made thick custard✱ 400ml double cream✱ 4 chocolate Flake bars, halved✱ 4 maraschino cherries You will need: 4 sundae glasses 1 Soak the gelatine in cold water for 5 mins to soften. Put the raspberries, sugar and a splash of water in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 mins until the berries start to break down. Push through a sieve into a separate bowl. Set aside a small amount for drizzling, then return the rest to the pan. 2 Squeeze excess water from the gelatine leaves and whisk…

The Four Seasons Netflix Tina Fey and Steve Carell are among the stars of this comedy drama based on Alan Alda’s 1981 film. When three couples head off for a weekend break, Steve’s character Nick announces he’s leaving his wife Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver) for a younger woman. The eight-parter follows the twists and turns of how this changes all of them. Dept Q Netflix Downton Abbey star Matthew Goode plays troubled detective DCI Carl Morck, who’s put in charge of a new cold case police unit. Initially seen as a source of ridicule, Morck and his team of misfit officers soon become a force to be reckoned with. The cast of this nine-part drama also includes Kelly Macdonald and Shirley Henderson. The Gold BBC iPlayer Across two series, this crime…

EUGENIE’S TRANSFORMATION Princess Eugenie looked stunning when she attended Tate Modern’s 25th anniversary fundraising gala in London (above), showing off her toned physique in a summery dress from Self-Portrait. Following the birth of her two children – August, four, in 2021 and Ernest, two, in 2023 – the royal has slimmed down her figure and recently redefined her style, too, wearing more flattering and trendy outfits. Fans rushed to compliment Eugenie, 35, with one writing, ‘She looks lovely, fresh, cool and elegant.’ Brooklyn’s new betrayal It’s one in a long line of thinly-veiled digs, but could Brooklyn’s latest move be the biggest betrayal of all? The eldest of the Beckham brood, who tied the knot with American heiress Nicola Peltz in 2023, publicly wished his billionaire father-in-law Nelson Peltz a…

REMEMBERING QUEEN ELIZABETH II It’s a difficult feat to try and capture the legacy of our late Queen in urban London. But after a year-long competition for a memorial to honour Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the winner is, in effect, a complete redesign of St James’ Park. It’s fitting that Elizabeth II could see the park from Buckingham Palace. And now Lord Norman Foster’s design involves three statues, a new bridge inspired by the late Queen’s wedding tiara , two new gates and two new gardens. The design will feature a statue of the Queen and Prince Philip side-by-side overlooking the Mall, as well as a more traditional statue of Elizabeth on horseback. The third is a gold ‘wind sculpture’ which uses interactive storytelling complete with the late Queen’s voice. The…

Every holiday wardrobe needs a reliable one-piece and this swimsuit really delivers. From the on-trend butter yellow hue to the flattering textured fabric, not to mention the bargain price, soak up the sun in style. Don’t forget the practical accessories too – a straw hat and statement sunnies will protect you from the sun’s harmful rays, as well as amping up the glamour. Out of office activated. Sunglasses, £3.50, swimsuit, £12, sizes xs-xl, hat, £9, all Primark…

The truth about the rise of bowel cancer With high numbers hitting the headlines, it’s never been more important to get clued up on this disease… Bowel – also known as colorectal – cancer is being diagnosed at an increasingly alarming rate across the world in those under 50 years old. Data provided by Cancer Research UK up to 2019 suggests that it has seen a 52% rise in adults aged 25-49 since the early 1990s. A previous study also found that rates of bowel cancer in young people are rising more sharply in England than in many other countries around the world. This has left many people, including medical researchers, asking why. AN INCREASED RISK We already know about several lifestyle factors that can increase our bowel cancer risk.…

Are you in a pension panic? Although women typically live longer than men, we tend to head into retirement with smaller pension pots. Little wonder then that new research by Royal London shows that 49% of women over 50 with a pension worry that they won’t have enough money to last through retirement – compared to 34% of men. There are lots of reasons for this. Women still tend to earn less than men, and are more likely to take time out of the workplace to care for children or older family members. But that’s not the whole story. ‘Women are twice as likely as men to say they never check on their workplace savings,’ says Sarah Pennells, consumer finance specialist at Royal London. ‘Feeling overly anxious about your finances…

Get the look ✱ Tile the bath panel for a stylish upgrade. While a plain side panel works, consider tiling it to add texture and tie in with your walls for a seamless, high-end finish. ✱ Keep sides and sinks clutter-free with trays for your toiletries. ✱ If you don’t have room for a full-sized mirror on the wall, an extendable shaving mirror is a great space-saving alternative. ✱ Add some greenery. Due to their natural preference for high humidity and warm temperatures, Swiss cheese plants thrive in bathrooms. Get the look ✱ Introduce natural texture by incorporating wooden elements. Don’t want to splurge? Upcycle a second-hand cabinet with a wood stain or chalk paint for a rustic touch. ✱ If replacing flooring isn’t in the budget, try vinyl tile…

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CHANGING FACES There’s something unsettling about watching once-iconic faces morph into something unrecognisable. Last month, Sharon Osbourne stepped out for the opening of Ozzy’s Working Class Hero exhibition in Birmingham – and promptly broke the internet! But not for the reasons she might have hoped… Once a bastion of rock ‘n’ roll chic, Sharon’s new look veers alarmingly close to Dot Cotton via a Thunderbirds puppet. Gaunt from overdoing the weight-loss jabs, lips puffed, she’s almost unrecognisable as the gorgeous X Factor judge who stole the nation’s hearts. Recent comments didn’t hold back: ‘Scarier than Ozzy.’ Ouch. Then there’s Katie Price, who has undergone another procedure – this time a ‘painful’ bum lift. Here’s the thing – looking your age doesn’t mean eschewing all ‘help’. It’s not the binary choice…

SLINGBACK FLATS Offering a little more coverage than a traditional sandal while still being light and airy for summer, a slingback shoe makes a chic footnote to a floaty dress or your favourite jeans. RAINBOW SHADES Whether you opt for just bright and bold rims or go for tinted lenses too, a colour-pop pair of sunglasses is an easy way to inject some instant joy into your warm-weather outfit. BEACH BAGS As well as being super practical for a trip to the shops or for holding all your holiday essentials during a visit to the beach, a patterned tote bag will make an easy yet chic finishing touch to your ensemble.…

You’ve probably heard a lot of different things about the ‘best’ time to eat – from waiting until the afternoon, to ‘breakfasting like a king’ and ‘dining like a pauper’. So, if you’re confused, join the club. ‘For many midlife women dealing with hormonal shifts, insulin resistance and metabolism changes, when you eat can be just as important as what you eat,’ says health coach Steve Bennett (healthresults.com) – that timing doesn’t just affect weight, but energy, mood and hormone regulation, too. So here’s an idea of what you should be eating, but – most importantly – when. YOUR DAILY MENU 7-8am: Breakfast Listen to your body and make adjustments that work for you and your schedule, says Steve. This is especially the case with breakfast – only eat it…

‘SHE NEEDED ME TO BE STRONG’ Sue Hall, 68, lives near Leeds, with her husband David, 76. They have a son and a daughter, Becky, 34, who was diagnosed with incurable breast cancer last year. When Becky and Mark [her husband] said they needed to talk to us, I thought she was going to announce she was pregnant. It never occurred to me that she was going to say she had breast cancer. ‘Money means nothing’ Much as I wanted to break down at the news, I couldn’t: my daughter needed us both to be strong. Until that point, we’d led a rather charmed life. Two wonderful children, private education, lovely holidays, no major health worries. And then, crash: and you realise money means nothing. Becky insisted that David and…

Fancy a summer refresh? Bring the sunshine in with this rejuvenating shade. Butter yellow is the perfect balance between warmth and freshness, so it works well with most other colour schemes. Use it as an accent against neutrals, brights or pastels. ADD WARMTH Butter yellows are perfect for adding richness to a cool scheme. If your home is filled with greys, blues and greens, consider a few touches of the soft, sunny shade to lift the look. SUBTLE PATTERN Break up block colours by introducing understated prints to your scheme – a simple stripe or floral works best.…

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Comedian Sara Pascoe hosts a new series of The Great British Sewing Bee. She will welcome a new batch of amateurs to the sewing room, where they will take on various tricky challenges in order to impress judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young and be crowned Britain’s best home seamster. Here, Sara reveals more… You were on maternity leave during the last series, which saw Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe on hosting duties. How does it feel to be back? It’s been really nice. I missed everyone last year and had awful FOMO [Fear Of Missing Out]! I felt more comfortable in the role this time. I’ve really bedded into the small talk with the sewers. They are all good chatters and they all have banter this year. Tell us more…