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MILEY CYRUS Singer Miley, 32, was born Destiny Hope, but was known as Smiley due to her cheery disposition. Over the years the ‘S’ was dropped, leaving her to be known as Miley. In 2008, aged 15, she legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus – an homage to her childhood nickname and her father Billy Ray’s middle name. SIR ELTON JOHN Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight, when singer Elton was trying to make a name for himself he thought he needed something more snazzy. He took inspiration from his band Bluesology, which featured sax player Elton Dean and lead singer Long John Baldry. In 1972 the star, 77, legally changed his name to it, adding the middle name Hercules in an affectionate nod to the horse from Steptoe and…

EMBRACE BOLD PRINTS There’s nothing like a rainbow stripe to spark joy in your wardrobe. Minimal styling is needed with this eye-catching get-up – pick out one or two colours from the dress and coordinate your accessories to pull the look together. ADD FEMININE FLOURISHES Florals for spring are a no-brainer and a ditsy dress is the easiest piece to dress up or down. Freshen up this classic look and layer a blouse underneath, letting the statement collar peek out, like Kate. Team with a denim jacket in a darker wash for a smart finish that will take you from desk to dinner. MAKE MODERN TAILORING FUN Suits needn’t be stuffy, as proven by the TV presenter in this pastel-hued two-piece from Reiss – copy her look with this more affordable…

As parents, all we want to do is keep our children safe – and most of us will probably agree that our biggest fear is them going out into the world and meeting danger. Sadly, our fears are far from irrational. Knife crime is nothing new. It’s a topic that appears in the news on a regular basis – which means, shockingly, that most of us have become desensitised to the horrors. But each life that is lost to this senseless crime is someone’s child, partner, sibling or parent. Earlier this month, Harvey Willgoose was stabbed to death at a school in Sheffield. In January, the life of another schoolboy was snatched away after he was stabbed on a bus in London in broad daylight, in front of horrified passengers.…

NEXT Sunny yellows and peachy pinks paired with soft taupes give this pastel scheme a grown-up feel. PRIMARK Green and pink make for a perfect pair. Try a rich olive green or soft sage shade paired with a dusky pink. H&M HOME Try a coral accent colour to make pink pop. Team with off-white and cream accessories in barely-there patterns to help ground the clashing colours. MATALAN Take inspiration from the coast with this cool blue look featuring coral and shell motifs. Look out for knotted rope accessories for a seaside nod.…

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Who is Eamonn’s new bride-to-be? This week rumours that Eamonn Holmes is set to walk down the aisle with his girlfriend Katie Alexander, 42, have been rife. But just who is the woman Eamonn is said to be considering making the new Mrs Holmes? Relationship counsellor Katie clearly has a thing for older men – her ex Michael Devine, father of her grown-up son Ben, is almost 40 years older than her and now in his 80s. She is believed to have met Michael when she was just 19 and had a five-year romance with him. More recently she was married to George Alexander, who she is thought to have two children with and who is 11 years older than her. As for Eamonn, Katie struck up a friendship with…

Hydrating your skin should always be a priority, but it’s especially important after a long cold winter. Cold temperatures can sap moisture, leaving skin dull and dry, with deeper wrinkles. These hydrating heroes promise to soothe and moisturise your skin, leaving it looking plump and glowing. Choose from these beauty-team-approved buys, all under £14.…

RANVIR SINGH Peekaboo fringe 1 This full, feathery fringe is super-flattering. Ask your stylist for an eye-skimming fringe that tapers down at each side. 2 Fringes get greasier than the rest of your hair so keep it looking fresh between wash days with Batiste Sensitive Scalp Dry Shampoo, £3.59, Boots. 3 Use mdlondon Radial Brush 3, £19, mdlondon.com, to blow-dry your fringe, pulling the hair taut from side to side. 4 Get Ranvir’s gentle wave by using Mermade Spin Tong, £69, mermadehair.co.uk, through the lengths, brushing through to soften the curl, then pulling hair to one side over the shoulder. EMMA STONE Pixie cut 1 Emma’s choppy crop is suited to straight and wavy hair. This style will require trims every 4-6 weeks to maintain shape and texture. 2 Wash…

Never orgasm? Help is here... It might seem trivial to some but, if you’re struggling with issues in the bedroom, help is out there… It can be hard to know what to get checked out for when it comes to our health. For some women, female anorgasmia (also known as female orgasmic disorder) is mightily embarrassing, for others it’s extremely frustrating and, for many, it’s an issue they just don’t think can be rectified. Female anorgasmia is where a woman can’t reach orgasm, despite adequate stimulation. Most women need steady clitoral stimulation for orgasm to occur, and many sexual positions do not provide this. In fact, only around 30% of women orgasm during sex. It can be a forever issue, or have started after a period of time. As a…

Toffee apple crêpes An indulgent upgrade on a classic. SERVES 8 PREP 15 MINS COOK 20 MINS ✱ 50g butter✱ 3 apples, peeled, cored and cut into wedges✱ ¼tsp ground cinnamon✱ 75g light muscovado sugar✱ 3tbsp golden syrup✱ ½tsp vanilla extract✱ 6tbsp double cream✱ 100g plain flour✱ 1 medium egg✱ 225ml semi-skimmed milk✱ 25g butter, melted, plus extra for cooking✱ Vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional) 1 Melt half the butter in a pan, and cook the apples and cinnamon over a medium heat for 6-8 mins, turning until golden. 2 Add the sugar and syrup, and cook over high heat until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the remaining butter, vanilla and cream, then cook, stirring until smooth and thick. 3 Put the flour into a large bowl with a…

THE REAL SOURCE OF PRINCE ANDREW’S CASH… It has been a total mystery to me how the Duke of York has continued paying for his palatial 30-room home, Royal Lodge. After he was forced to step down from royal duties in late 2019 and thus lost any Palace and taxpayer money, it was the late Queen who continued funding him. When Charles became King, he continued paying the reported £1m living allowance to his younger brother and a further seven-figure sum for his police protection. Then, in an attempt to save the vast costs associated with his brother, the Duke of York, the King asked Andrew to move into the smaller Frogmore Cottage. But in what has been dubbed the ‘siege of Royal Lodge’, Andrew dug his heels in and…

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Why women have to work harder for muscle The plain and simple reason is that men have more of the growth hormone testosterone than us and more muscle – giving them extra strength and power. So, to be able to do, say, five chin-ups (vile things involving a pull-up bar and some upper back muscles) would probably take a woman longer. Now, when looking at men’s success in getting into shape, things get interesting. Or annoying, depending on which way you look at it. But first, some background. 1 We burn calories (energy) all the time while sitting still. This uses up about 60-70% of our daily calorie output. That’s the heart beating, the nails growing, the bowels shifting waste matter and many other small bodily functions. 2 Muscle and…

Bad moods are wrecking my life Q I’m suffering mood swings – one week I’m happy, the following week I’m really down. Yet life is fine – good job, lovely husband, great kids. My older sister says she suffered the same symptoms when she hit the menopause, but I’m still having periods in my early 50s. So surely my moods aren’t down to that. I’m really worried I’m mentally ill. SUSAN SAYS A Your sister’s almost certainly right. When the menopause starts, you may notice no difference in your periods, but the shift in your hormones could well cause those mood swings. And given your age, it’s likely that’s what’s happening for you. My advice is to see your GP and put your mind at rest – whatever’s causing your…

Manage your money like a pro Trying to figure out how to make your money stretch can leave you feeling like a rabbit in the headlights. Yet stressing about spending money on fun things and worrying about financial setbacks that may never materialise won’t help. What you need is a smart financial plan. Here’s how to set clear goals and stay on track. UNDERSTAND YOUR MONEY HABITS List all your regular monthly outgoings in three columns: Needs, Wants and Savings. ‘Needs’ should have your utilities, groceries, transport, rent or mortgage. Don’t forget to include repayments on any priority debts (for example, housing, utility bills or council tax) and pension contributions. ‘Wants’ is for non-essential spending such as leisure activities, non-essential groceries and entertainment. ‘Savings’ speaks for itself. Remember to include…

Textured touches Tactile fabrics like fluffy shearling and chunky knits will add interest to your space while being super snuggly. Just a couple of touchy-feely accessories can work wonders to lift an otherwise pared-back, minimal decor scheme. Black accents Buddy up barely-there beige tones with some striking black pieces for a classic yet statement look. Keep it chic with just a few hero pieces in clean and simple shapes that will sit well against calm cream furnishings. Bold colour Don’t be afraid to introduce some strong colour to your beige room – bold pops of blue or green work well with cream tones and can add a modern spin. Try painting a feature wall or introduce brighter shades with your crockery or fabrics.…

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Josie Gibson is on a mission to find out if it’s worth splashing the cash on premium airline seats and super-posh hotels as she delves into the world of luxury travel for her fun four-part travelogue Around the World in First Class. Here, the This Morning host reveals more… How long did it take to say yes to hosting your own luxury travel show? When I got the call, I really thought it was a wind-up. I think it took me less than a second to say yes. If somebody had told the younger me that one day this would be my life, I would never have been able to believe it in a million years. In the first episode, you visit Dubai, UAE, and Doha in Qatar and stay…

Rude interruption MTV VMAs 2009 In one of the most jaw-dropping moments in awards show history, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech, saying that pal Beyoncé was the rightful winner of the Best Female Video award. But Taylor has had the last laugh, as she’s now one of the world’s biggest stars and her Eras tour was the highest-grossing tour in history. Bad rap BAFTAs 2023 Just a year after winning an Oscar for her incredible singing in West Side Story, Ariana DeBose’s vocal skills were panned after she performed a disastrous rap to open the BAFTAs. The actor’s effort quickly went viral as viewers branded it ‘painful to watch’. But Ariana defended it as ‘fun’ and said she ‘owned every ounce’ of it, also citing that she’d been…

A FIGHT FOR JUSTICE How far would you go to fight for your children? That’s the burning question posed by Toxic Town, Netflix’s new series (out this week), which takes on the true story of the Corby poisonings – one of the worst child poisoning incidents in the UK since the thalidomide scandal. In the 1980s, in Corby, Northamptonshire, the British Steel Corporation shut down a plant, leaving the local council responsible for cleaning up the site. Toxic waste mismanagement led to the exposure of more than 30 women during pregnancy, causing dozens of children to be born with birth defects. If you liked the film Erin Brockovich, this is a must-see for you. Like Brockovich – who stood up against corporate negligence in the US – a group of…