How people vote affects my life and relationships – how do I explain that to my apolitical friend? | Life and style
My friend describes themselves as apolitical and thinks I shouldn’t allow how somebody votes to have any impact on our relationship. How do I explain that they are in a privileged position to be able to think that way and how people vote does matter to me and my life? Eleanor says: I’m always curious […]
Lando Norris digs out McLaren as ultimate pressure placed on team before Hungarian GP | F1 | Sport
Lando Norris has described the criticism levelled at McLaren’s recent strategy calls as ‘not unfair’, putting pressure on the Woking-based team to improve at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Brit has been in a position to win on multiple occasions since breaking his duck in Miami back in May, but six races down the line […]
UK weather maps turn orange as expert gives verdict on 29C heatwave | Weather | News
As the weekend heatwave approaches, weather maps indicate a potential uptick in temperatures across the UK. “A prolonged heatwave is overdue, because we haven’t had one this summer”, Jim Dale, founder and senior meteorological consultant at British Weather Services, told Express.co.uk. “It’s always been short-lived.” According to weather maps, temperatures in the South of England […]
Mary Berry swaps 2 ingredients in lasagne for quick and creamy results
A delicious pasta dish is a staple for every home cook and while lasagne is a good choice, it can take a while to make from scratch. Luckily, Mary Berry has a quick alternative for those seeking the same delicious flavours without the hassle. Sharing a recipe from her cookbook Mary Berry – Cook and […]
Johnny Depp performs with Andrea Bocelli in 30th anniversary concert footage | Music | Entertainment
Last night, Andrea Bocelli performed his second of three concerts this week in celebration of the 30th anniversary of his career. The star-studded event held at the Teatro del Silenzio in the Italian maestro’s hometown of Lajatico, Tuscany had him joined but the likes of Ed Sheeran, Russell Crowe, Will Smith and Johnny Depp. After […]
Europe live: Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘emotional moment’ as she wins further five-year term | Europe
Von der Leyen says re-election is a ‘very emotional and special moment’ In a press conference after the vote, Ursula von der Leyen said “this is a very emotional and special moment for me now.” She noted that she won the vote by a bigger margin than in 2019. “Much better,” she said, to laughter […]
The Open LIVE: McIlroy in trouble, Jon Rahm loses his cool, ex-champ’s embarrassing moment | Golf | Sport
The conditions at Royal Troon are proving punishing for those currently out on course. With howling wind and persistant rain, it seems unlikely anyone will catch -3 Justin Thomas at the top of the leaderboard this afternoon. And for many it will be about damage limitation. Rory McIlroy has failed in that regard as he’s […]
People shocked by origin of phrase ‘born with silver spoon’ | Weird | News
Many of our most popular sayings have stood the test of time. From “break the ice” to “bite the bullet” and “barking up the wrong tree” – there are all sorts of things we say without knowing a lot about their true meaning. One saying people use often is “born with a silver spoon in […]
Amazon Prime Day is over but you can still save at least £350 on the Google Pixel 8
Amazon Prime Day is over for 2024 with the two day shopping event ending as we ticked over into 18th July, but if you missed out on a good deal for a new phone then you’ll be pleased to know there is still an excellent discount available for the Google Pixel 8 if you head […]
Bananas stay fresh for up to six months when stored in unexpected location
According to Out Of Date UK, the nation throws away a staggering 900,000 bananas every day. Browned bananas can be turned into delicious banana bread, but if you want to keep them fresh for longer, there’s a way to do that. While storing yellow bananas on the counter may only last for five days, if […]