A couple who found themselves living alone in a stately manor during the pandemic have used the time to revitalise its historic interior. Neil Watt, 36, moved into the top floor of the Castle Ward mansion in County Down with his partner Kris Reid, 29, in March after being appointed collections and house manager of … Read more
British expats flying home to Spain are stopped from boarding BA flight from Heathrow to Madrid after airline staff claimed their ID documents are no longer valid Nine passengers were not allowed to board on the flight to Madrid on Saturday British journalist and photographer Max Duncan reported the incident on Twitter The Embassy replied … Read more
Many people have been brushing up on their cooking skills since lockdown this year, but one dish many amateur chefs have still not mastered is a traditional curry. Pakistan-born author Sumayya Usmani and Indian chef Vivek Singh spoke to FEMAIL about the six essential steps everyone must follow if they want to whip up an authentic … Read more
Renee (centre) with her parents and siblings Joe and Helen, 1939: ‘My childhood ended during the Second World War’ More than 70 years after Renee Bornstein was imprisoned by the Nazis as a child, her daughter Noemie decided to retrace her mother’s wartime journey. What she discovered was a story of bravery, terror and incredible … Read more
The best way to beat the January blues, says astrologer Jennifer Racioppi – and live a happier and healthier life all year round – is to take a cue from nature The idea that our health could be intrinsically linked to the universe and the behaviour of the sun and moon might sound far-fetched, until … Read more
Need an office that pops up then packs away? Or a working area that fits stylishly into your living space? Here’s how The key to planning a home office in a compact space is to think carefully about what would help you get your tasks done (or those creative juices flowing) and build exactly the … Read more
My wellness wonders for 2021 By Susannah Taylor Published: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 What would January be without a health surge? These are my top picks for the year ahead 1 The workout Meet apple Fitness+ It was only a matter of time before Apple launched an … Read more
Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I wonder why men cheat By Liz Jones Diary for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 Your stomach lurches when you find out you’ve been trapped in a lie I’m ignoring the Mystery Man whose last missive asked me … Read more
‘My kitchen is my science lab,’ says Omari, who likes to experiment in the kitchen He may be just 12 but Omari McQueen already has his own show, food brand and cookbook. Julia Llewellyn Smith meets the little chef with big ambitions Not many 12-year-olds can claim to know a saucepan from a frying pan, … Read more
HOROSCOPES: Stop focusing on projects you won’t complete, Capricorn By Sally Brompton for The Mail on Sunday Published: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 3 January 2021 Capricorn 22 Dec-20 Jan With energetic Mars in the most dynamic area of your chart, the next few weeks will be highly productive. And they … Read more