The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Beverley Knight MBE, 47, says not all women want to have children Soul singer Beverley Knight MBE, 47, rose to fame with her debut single in 1995 Her musical theatre roles include The Bodyguard and did first show aged four She lives in London with husband James O’Keefe, … Read more
Penny Lancaster is talking — with much sense, it must be said — about the lack of diversity in our police force, and why it endangers us all. ‘The problems arise when you have a them and us mentality,’ she says. ‘People tend to see police officers as The Police, a big block, rather than … Read more
As far as I can see, there’s only one upside to the fact I’ve been sitting at home alone while self-isolating for the past ten weeks — not even permitted to buy paint on purpose to watch it dry. And that’s the comforting knowledge that at least I definitely can’t catch anything living like this. … Read more
Australian actress Kate Neilson reveals the horror of the Los Angeles riots – and says protesters told her to stay near the front because police ‘won’t shoot white people’ By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:34 BST, 1 June 2020 | Updated: 04:34 BST, 1 June 2020 Australian actress and model Kate Neilson … Read more
I have a new favourite phrase: ‘Where is my…’ It is usually said while I’m stomping around the house, hissing and cursing. Don’t get me wrong, I know how annoying it is. Both my daughters – when they lived with us – and my husband Chris often seemed unable to leave the house without first … Read more
The one lesson I’ve learned from life: David Olusoga says insecurity can drive your success David Olusoga, 50, who lives in Bristol, presents A House Through Time on BBC2 Historian explained how his entire career has been shaped by insecurity He was brought up on a council estate and stopped having weekends at age 16 By … Read more
Having spent days researching all avenues of possible government help, there is definitively very little financial assistance or available benefits for women who are under the increased state pension age and have recently been widowed. My 69-year-old husband passed away in early April due to Covid-19. I turned 64 a week after his death and … Read more
I have £200,000 to invest. I am 67, a widow, and would like to draw down about £10,000 a year to top up my income. I have no debt. My children are independent. Despite trying to decide for myself I am at a loss how to proceed. I had a meeting with a financial adviser … Read more
The one lesson I’ve learned from life: Frances Barber says being vain is not always a sin Award-winning actress Frances Barber, 62, is best known for roles in The Split She said she lived in Los Angeles for three years and was used to perfect skin Frances said she has a poster in my house … Read more
Chris and I are on holiday – we’ve come to see an old friend Patricia, who lives here in Barcelona I am writing this column from my hotel room in Barcelona, sporting a large plaster on my left knee. Chris and I are on holiday – we’ve come to see an old friend Patricia, who lives … Read more