Comedian Jason Manford has lifted the lid on his early years growing up, recalling his parents’ struggles to heat their home and put food on the table. Family holidays and even school uniforms were an impossibility without help from charities. And before his big break in 2007 with a small role in sitcom ‘Ideal’, the aspiring comedian picked up odd …

People with mullets have more fun than those who don’t – enjoying more nights out, spicier food and a better wardrobe, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults, 500 of whom sport a mullet, found those with the ‘party at the back’ enjoy an average of five nights out a month. While the non-mulleted folk lagged behind with an …

Employees at the Tilbury fulfilment centre were recently surprised and delighted to see ‘Baby Spice’ turn up unannounced during a shift in the lead up to Christmas. And the singer-turned-presenter stopped to chat with employees while also treating them with a sneak preview of a new children’s book she has narrated for the brand. Emma Bunton revealed she loved reading …

BAFTA winner John Boyega has returned to his roots in South London and spoken of the financial hardship he endured during his childhood. The Star Wars actor visited a Croydon youth centre and offered his advice on what he thinks is needed for young kids to turn their dreams into reality. He said: “We didn’t have a lot of money …

Ever feel like you were born in the wrong decade when it comes to your likes and dislikes? This quiz will tell you exactly what era you should have grown up in… Do you ever find yourself sitting with friends listening to the latest tunes, when really all you want to do is turn on a bit of Barry White …

A smile is as infectious as laughter and typically passes on to three people, according to research. A poll of 2,000 Brits looked into how far positivity can spread, with three quarters claiming a smile from someone brightens their day. And 28 per cent value it so much, they feel being on the receiving end of a grin is worth …

Research of 1,000 adults revealed 20 per cent would feel uncomfortable trying to communicate with a deaf person. And more than one in five (22 per cent) wouldn’t know where to begin when striking up a chat with someone who is deaf. As a result, 12 per cent are embarrassed to start a conversation, and this lack of interaction has …

The two tennis stars played head-to-head 14 times between 1978 and 1981, competing in the biggest tennis tournaments around the world. The poll of 2,000 adults saw Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi, and the England football team versus Germany came second and third. Muhammed Ali versus Joe Frazier, and more recent tennis opposition, Roger Federer versus Rafael Nadal, completed the …

A world away from her more glamorous shoots, the British popstar and songwriter dazzles in the short film, wearing a never-seen-before outfit, designed exclusively by Scottish designer Charlie Jeffery. The ‘Nights On’ film, which was shot on the grounds of Hatfield House Estate, sees the Essex-born singer strike up a pose in a punk-inspired high-school outfit, featuring a tie, skirt, …

The mum-of-four said the 2019 visit, when she was pregnant with her youngest song Rex, was her favourite Mothering Sunday so far. Located in East London, the open-air market is considered to be a flower-lover’s paradise – overflowing with countless varieties of beautiful blooms. And it was the combination of this stunning setting, being with her partner Joe Swash, and …