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Is it a hole or a hay bale? New optical illusion is dividing the internet An optical illusion image shared on TikTok has left scores of observers divided  The image suggests some may see either a bale of hay or a shadow-like hole  Some claim to see hay, while others spot hole – with many […]

We don't know many people who would look as good as Rochelle Humes did after a 20+ hour flight to Australia. Earlier this week, the singer and TV presenter travelled straight from the 2023 Fashion Awards to board a flight to Australia to support her husband Marvin Humes in this year's series of I'm A […]

Bookmark Join the Secret Elves for exclusive news on the year’s best gifts Join the Secret Elves for exclusive news on the year’s best gifts We have more newsletters If there's one thing us Brits do well, it's chippies. You can't go wrong with a traditional box of fish and chips. While some opt for […]

Men find the natural look just as sexually desirable as when women put on lipstick and mascara, study says Stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts and Anne Hathaway are often commended for embracing the make-up free look. But scientists now say that men find the natural look just as sexually desirable as when women […]

23:00, 9 DEC 2023 Party season and sequins go hand in hand, it would almost be rude not to wear a little sparkle this upcoming festive season. And there is a lot of choice available this year on the high street, so we’ve had a look through the shops and picked out our favourite affordable […]

The Chic List: Festive favourites Gift to self? A change of gear As a child, I lived in a world where sunscreen wasn’t a thing. While I have plenty of memories of chattering teeth and alarmingly blue skin after swimming in the freezing Atlantic during family holidays in Ireland, I can’t recall applying factor-anything – […]

Trying to save money on your energy bills? It's no secret many Brits would be financially struggling as a result of the crippling cost of living crisis. But thanks to Martin Lewis, there's many savvy hacks to help you out. The MoneySavingExpert founder claimed there's a setting on your boiler which could help you save […]

Cool brands, warm heart: Want to show your loved ones that you support small British businesses this Christmas? Look no further than Stephanie Sofokleous’s picks Knitwear   Hat, £34, turtle-doves.co.uk   Jumper, £79, caraandthesky,com   Trousers, £109, shoptreen.com   Hood, £85, riseandfall.co Tank-top knitting kit, £86, woolandthegang.com   Hat, £16, lucyandyak.com Cardigan, £265, palava.co   Scarf, […]

FOR many of us the goal of life is to work hard and hopefully someday earn more than our parents did at our age.  Although it is easier said than done with soaring inflation and rising house prices, one woman is proving you can achieve big no matter where you come from. Suzanne Samaka, 35, […]

SHOPPERS cried "what's happening to our town" after a high street retailer with 480 locations confirmed it is closing one of its stores. Next is reportedly set to pull down the shutters on its branch in Oldings Corner retail park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire in the New Year. The clothing and homeware retailer will close to customers […]