‘One agency called me Thunder Thighs’: Twiggy and Sadie Frost on sexism, self-esteem and the swinging 60s | Documentary films
The woman in the jade-green suede biker jacket and tartan trousers sticks out her hand. “’Allo, I’m Twig,” she says. The name still sounds funny after all these years, even for those of us who can’t recall a time when we hadn’t heard it. This perpetually effulgent figure was styled “Sticks” by a friend on […]
The world’s quietest airport costing £162m but sees only 7 passengers a week | World | News
The world’s quietest airport cost £162 million to build but only sees seven passengers a day. Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is an airport serving southeast Sri Lanka. It is located in the rural town of Mattala, 11 miles from Hambantota. Work on MRIA began in 2009, and full construction cost £162 million, mostly funded by […]
Homeowners urged to declutter 3 things in March to reset home
With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time for homeowners to refresh their spaces by decluttering and reorganising. The transition from winter to warmer months is the perfect opportunity to clear out unnecessary items, making way for a cleaner, more functional home. Experts told Home and Gardens that decluttering can improve both […]
‘Like a cat in a washing machine’: rescued rower feared he would die in Cyclone Alfred’s monster waves | Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Aurimas Mockus finally made it to Australia, but not in the manner he imagined. Instead of triumphantly paddling in on the Kursis, the one-seater boat he’d been rowing for nearly five months across the Pacific Ocean as part of a solo mission from San Diego to Brisbane, he arrived in Sydney Harbour, relieved and alive, […]
Joao Fonseca spoils British party after setting up Jack Draper showdown in Indian Wells | Tennis | Sport
Joao Fonseca ruined the hopes of an all-British second-round match in Indian Wells as he stormed back to beat Jacob Fearnley in the first round. The teenage sensation raced through the first set before he was taken into a decider, where he trailed by a break early on. But Fonseca recovered, winning the last five […]
Princess Beatrice pictured for first time since birth of baby Athena for poignant reason | Royal | News
Princess Beatrice has been pictured for the first time since the birth of her second daughter, Athena Elizabeth Rose Mapelli Mozzi. The 36-year-old, who also shares three-year-old Sienna with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, gave birth to Athena on January 22. The baby girl’s birth was officially announced one week later via the Royal Family’s […]
Hydrangea varieties that need ‘brutal’ pruning now for ‘bigger flowers’ in summer
Gardeners love to plan – and this one tip could have your hydrangeas looking like award winners when summer comes around. Lee Bestall, an exterior lifestyle specialist, cautions that a one-size-fits-all approach to hydrangeas won’t do you any favours. He emphasised that pruning was an essential part of the plant’s maintenance – and must be […]
Inside the Islamic State prisons the west is trying to forget – podcast | Islamic State
A few weeks ago, Michael Safi travelled to north-east Syria, an area controlled by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Here, suspected foreign fighters for Islamic State – including those from Britain – have for years been imprisoned without charge and with no idea of when they would be released. Few prisoners in the camp say […]
Ruben Amorim reaction speaks volumes after having to correct Man Utd club staff member | Football | Sport
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim cut a frustrated figure after he had to remind the press officer to hold the club’s pre-Arsenal press conference following Thursday night’s clash against Real Sociedad. Amorim had been speaking after his side were held to a 1-1 draw away to La Real, leaving them with work to do in […]
The world’s longest pier is an incredible 4 miles long and takes an hour to walk down | World | News
If you think Southend-on-Sea’s 1.33-mile pier is impressive, wait until you see the one in Progreso, Mexico. Stretching an impressive four miles into the Gulf of Mexico, Progeso Pier is officially the longest pier in the world. This massive structure serves as a popular stop for large cargo and cruise ships arriving from the United […]