30 h. ago I’m sensitive to the scents my children’s friend brings into the house. What do I do?

You can set boundaries for your health in our perfume-obsessed world – but you should be extra considerate Hi Ugly,I am 47 and have become sensitive to smell – particularly smells of fabric softeners and perfumes. I don’t want to be with people who apply strong scents as the smell makes me feel sick.Why is this column called ‘Ask Ugly’?How should I be styling my pubic hair?How do I deal with imperfection?My father had plastic surgery. Now he wants me and my mother to get work doneI want to ignore beauty culture. But I’ll never get anywhere if I don’t look a certain way Continue reading...

Society

5 d. ago US envoys head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks as Trump says ‘we are very close’ to deal

US president says he will push to finalize agreement in the coming days even as scores of Palestinians killed in latest Israeli attacksDonald Trump’s son-in-law and a senior envoy are heading to Egypt to begin ceasefire negotiations, the White House has said, as the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said he hoped to bring all remaining hostages home in the coming days.A White House official said the US president was sending his envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, to Egypt on Saturday to finalise the technical details of a hostage release and discuss a lasting ceasefire deal a day after Hamas said it was ready to free hostages under Trump’s plan to end the two-year-old war. In an interview, Trump said “we are very close” to reaching an agreement. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago London councils spend £5.5m a day on homelessness crisis as demand soars from desperate families

Mayor Sadiq Khan may ease affordable homes target in bid to bring crisis-hit house-building industry back to life

Economics

1 week ago Wishaw MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

Politics

1 week ago Big Brother Late & Live’s celebrity House Guest lineup revealed as JoJo Siwa and Danny Beard return

BIG Brother has revealed its Late & Live celebrity lineup ahead of the new series. The ITV spin-off show will be reviewing all the in-house action over the course of the 25th anniversary series. Bringing their reality show expertise are JoJo Siwa, Oti Mabuse, Chloe Burrows, Danny Beard, David Potts, Angellica Bell and Harriet Rose....

Society

2 w. ago Almond Valley MSP welcomes First Minister’s commitment to eradicating child poverty

The programme brings together local services in childcare, education, health, housing and employment to deliver joined-up, whole-family support.

Politics

2 w. ago House Of Guinness UK star ‘worked hard’ to perfect Dublin accent over ‘if you get it wrong, you hear about it’ fears

BRITISH actor James Norton has said he “worked hard” to perfect his Dublin accent for his upcoming series House Of Guinness. Norton, 40, plays Sean Rafferty, foreman of the Guinness brewery, in the eight-part Netflix series from Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight. House Of Guinness brings to life the real scandals, power struggles and generational...

Politics

2 w. ago Can Gucci’s new designer bring the hot sauce and rescue fashion house from flatlining sales?

Gucci opens Milan fashion week with film showcasing new looks by bold hire creative director Gucci has become bland, and its new designer, Demna, has been hired to bring the hot sauce. But will the Italian brand’s walk on the wild side be a renaissance, or a mid-life crisis?The first chapter of Demna’s Gucci, which opened Milan fashion week, appeared online a day ahead of schedule (very culturally modish, like a surprise album drop) and ditched the traditional catwalk format for a film by Spike Jonze and Babygirl’s director, Halina Reijn, about a fictional Barbara Gucci – “President of Gucci and of the State of California” – played by Demi Moore. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago The Gant House brings a taste of the American East Coast to London

The Gant House brings a taste of the American East Coast to London  Luxury London

Politics

2 w. ago Duchess of York dropped as children's charity patron over 'supreme friend' Jeffrey Epstein email

Julia's House said it has decided ‘it would be inappropriate for her to continue as a patron of the charity’ in the wake of recent reports

Politics

2 w. ago Sarah Ferguson is dropped as patron of children's hospice after leaked email showed her apologising to 'supreme friend' Jeffrey Epstein

Children's charity Julia's House today said it would be 'inappropriate' to stay involved with the Duchess of York after he emailed apology to Epstein emerged.

Politics

2 w. ago Prince Harry rules out sending son Archie to Eton after his difficult school years there

The Duke of Sussex is said to want his children to be educated in the UK, telling his friend Joss Stone about the importance of 'community' for his son and daughter.

Politics

3 w. ago I was forced to leave my son at home while I went on holiday due to a passport error that ended up costing me hundreds

Penny Moyses, 37, had planned a trip to Croatia with her husband and two children to celebrate a friend's wedding.

Politics

4 w. ago Highland dancing brings joy to residents at Murrayfield House Care Home in Edinburgh

Residents and colleagues at HC-One Scotland’s Murrayfield House Care Home in Edinburgh were recently treated to a wonderful afternoon of lively Highland dancing. The performance brought smiles, clapping, and lots of cheer throughout the home.

Society