Historian discovers extravagant 19th century whiskers trend extended to women too
MEN donned fake sideburns to join in with a 19th-Century craze for extravagant whiskers, a historian has discovered.
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From crispy pancakes to the Berni Inn, we’re nosh-talgic for classic food fads
REMEMBER the Berni Inn?
There’s life – and happiness – after divorce, insists Anthea Turner
AS a television golden girl, Anthea Turner has enjoyed a marvellous career. As a divorced woman, things have gone far less smoothly.
Shame of Thrones: The murderous, maniacal monarchs of British history
WE are fortunate to have had such a tactful, peaceful woman on the throne — in days of yore, we could have had a murderous, maniacal monarch!
Men urged to not be embarrassed to talk about matters ‘down below’ in bid to fight prostate, testicular and penile cancer
EVERY year more than 50,000 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate, testicular and penile cancer.
Survey reveals older generation’s perfect dinner party guest list – who’s on yours?
YOU might think putting Donald Trump, Barack Obama, JK Rowling and Boris Johnson in a room together might lead to trouble.
The Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey’s on a search for a star with new digital music competition
FEARGAL SHARKEY has observed the British music business from every possible angle — and it still amazes him how these tiny islands produce so much brilliance.
Dundee ‘model mum’ says her heart lies with Cape Verde children’s charity
WHEN she’s not on the catwalk or magazine front covers, chances are Elaine Harris is in Cape Verde.
Alzheimer’s charity recruits volunteers to combat loneliness
LONELINESS is experienced by many people as they get older, and for those living with dementia, that feeling can be even worse.
The Thin Man was one of Hollywood’s unlikeliest success stories
THEY were the double act Hollywood had always dreamed of — and The Thin Man was the best of their 14 movies together.
A Shining example! Jack Nicholson celebrates his 80th birthday today
AS he celebrates his 80th birthday on Saturday, Jack Nicholson can also look back on 60 years of films, almost all of them at the top end of the business.