JAN MOIR: Get the fairy lights up… we need this Christmas to be visible from space!

Never mind electric cars, gas boilers, the vaccine, defence funding, Brexit, the economic forecast, WAG wars in court and when Trump should concede. The burning question of the week is this — is it too early to put up your Christmas decorations? Trees and decorations traditionally start going on display when Advent begins on the … Read more

Reba McEntire lights up the night with Rex Linn on the CMA red carpet as cohost of the event

Entertainer of the Year Eric Church – WINNER Miranda Lambert Carrie Underwood Keith Urban Luke Combs Miranda Lambert earned seven nods, the most of the entire awards   Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert Ashley McBryde Maren Morris – WINNER Kacey Musgraves Carrie Underwood Maren Morris has been honored with five nominations    Male … Read more

Boris green lights Carrie’s environmental funds despite Chancellor’s concern

Boris Johnson overrules Rishi Sunak to finance green funds that fiancee Carrie Symonds supports despite opposition from a sceptical Treasury Carrie Symonds is passionate about the environmental policy and wants a fund She has urged Boris Johnson to create ‘green bonds’ for cutting emissions  The UK will hold the presidency of both the G7 and … Read more

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lights up Florida’s night sky while launching GPS satellite into orbit

Liftoff! SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lights up Florida’s night sky as it launches to orbit carrying an upgraded GPS satellite for the US Space Force SpaceX Falcon 9 marked its 20th launch this year with a mission Thurs evening The rocket took off at 6:24pm ET, carrying a US Space Force GPS into orbit This … Read more

David Beckham celebrates Bonfire Night in style as he lights sparklers in his garden

David Beckham celebrates Bonfire Night in style as he lights sparklers in his garden during the second lockdown By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 18:59 GMT, 5 November 2020 | Updated: 19:09 GMT, 5 November 2020 David Beckham still managed to celebrate Bonfire Night despite the nationwide lockdown as he took to Instagram to share … Read more

Rare Blue Moon lights up skies across the world on Halloween Night

Watch out for werewolves! Stunning Blue Moon lights up the skies across the world for the first time on Halloween since the Second World War The incredible sight was photographed in places including London, Birmingham, Gravesend and Wiltshire The moon was also seen in the likes of Argentina, across the US, Spain, Turkey and Israel … Read more

As the nights draw in, Britain lights up and it’s time to… go with the GLOW!

With summer’s long, warm evenings now a faded memory, there’s no better way to boost the spirits than taking in a magical light festival. These outdoor trails, which bring to life some of the country’s most beautiful forests, historic buildings and landscaped gardens, are popular with all ages and also pass the Covid-secure test.  Venues have brought … Read more

Blackpool Tower lights up with urgent ‘SOS’ message over Covid lockdown

Blackpool Tower lights up with urgent ‘SOS’ message as tourism bosses say Tier 3 Covid lockdown leaves seaside resort facing ‘catastrophic’ economic collapse Business leaders in Blackpool have warned they face collapse due to Covid-19  The popular northern resort has been placed in a Tier 3 lockdown  by Number 10 In an open letter, traders … Read more

Dimming restaurant lights can compromise the taste of food, study finds

Dimming the restaurant lights can compromise the taste and flavour of food for diners, according to a new study.  Dutch researchers examined the influence of two different levels of ambient light on ‘taste intensity’ experienced by eaters in a restaurant.  The first course was presented to the guest as a new dish on the menu – … Read more

Amanda Holden lights candle to remember stillborn son Theo as she marks Baby Loss Awareness Week

Amanda Holden has shared footage of herself lighting a candle in remembrance of her son Theo who was tragically born stillborn at seven months in 2011.  The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 49, shared the video on her Instagram to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.  ‘This light & song are for you Theo and all the babies … Read more