Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross grab ice cream with her son Bronx, 12, and daughter Jagger, 5, in LA

global surge in gas prices isn’t much of a concern on Lynbreck Croft. The 150-acre farm in the foothills of the Cairngorms isn’t even connected to the gas grid and relies solely on a wood-burning stove to heat the small log cabin where Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer live.Similarly, impending war in Ukraine or Downing Street scandals barely resonate when there is no television to watch the evening news.As for when Covid first struck and the nation was gripped by panic buying, the pair instead took stock of the kitchen garden in which they grow 95 per cent of the fruit and vegetables they eat, the well that provides their water supply, their beehives, and the freezers filled with cuts of meat from their own livestock, and figured they’d get through the pandemic just fine.‘We’ve started to become really good at stepping back and getting on with our lives here,’ explains Lynn, 43.This is the good life; the one we have all dreamt of in the past two years of rolling lockdowns and general dystopia.After falling in love while working at the National Trust, six years ago Lynn and Sandra quit their jobs, left behind family and friends and moved to Lynbreck Croft, a centuries-old smallholding along an ancient drovers’ road about five miles outside the town of Grantown-on-Spey.

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Vegan cheez, tofu scramble, cauliflower steak or chickpea curry: meat-free cho-ices have never been so great. I’m quite envious of the modern ‘plant-based’ posse: when I gave up meat for a decade back in the ’80s, I was lucky to be offered a baked potato with congealed cheese.But it’s not all rosy: if you are an old-fashioned veggie, who prefers to get their protein from eggs and cheese rather than ‘plant-based meat and dairy alternatives’, it can feel like the vegetarian option has been pushed off the menu.

William Earl “Saturday Night Live” paid tribute to Ukraine in its cold open by featuring a folk chorus singing a traditional anthem from the embattled Eastern European nation while a cluster of candles spelled out “Kyiv.”The 13th episode of the late-night mainstay’s 47th season opened with stars Kate McKinnon and Cicely Strong introducing members of Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York. A group of male and female singers, wearing intricately embroidered traditional outfits, sang the rousing choral selection “Prayer for Ukraine,” reflecting the resilient spirit of the nation that has been under attack from Russian on multiple fronts since earlier this week.The somber setting on the “SNL” stage featured a cluster of candles and bouquets of yellow flowers, evoking Ukraine’s national colors of yellow and blue.

Sharareh Drury administratorThe top prizes at the 2022 USC Scripter Awards went to screenwriter Maggie Gyllenhaal and novelist Elena Ferrante for Netflix’s “The Lost Daughter” and scripter Danny Strong and author Beth Macy for Netflix’s “Dopesick” during Saturday’s virtual ceremony.As in past years, the awards go to both the scriptwriters and the writers of the original source material.“The Lost Daughter” is based on Ferrante’s 2006 novel. Gyllenhaal happily toasted the win with a glass of champagne, noting that this award “means so much to me particularly because it is chosen and voted for by writers.” The director and writer of the Oscar-nominated film described Ferrante as her “north star” for the project, adding that the author has been “a truly wise and generous guide.” The “Dopesick” duo won for the episode “The People vs.

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Scottish Water has called on supermarkets to stop selling plastic wet wipes that go on to pollute beaches and rivers for more than 100 years.

A Russian billionaire who lives in a Scots castle said the West must stop being afraid of Vladimir Putin.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has secret plans for his ongoing invasion of Ukraine which have been uncovered by both MI6 and Ukrainian intelligence sources. The revelations come as Ukraine bravely holds off Russia's advance on the capital Kyiv for a fourth consecutive night.

returned for their first show of the month and their first show since Russia launched a full-scale assault on Ukraine.Needing to address the tragedy before the night could begin, the show decided to forgo the usual cold-open sketch in favor of a moving and powerful choir performance paying tribute to the people of Ukraine.The show tapped the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York to take to the iconic Studio 8H stage, behind a platform covered in candles spelling out «Kyiv,» the capital city of Ukraine.Saturday Night Live https://t.co/sJuB8GVVVRAfter the performance, castmemebrs Cecily Strong and Kate McKinnon — who have both been tasked in the past with opening somber episodes following national tragedies — walked out to deliver the show's traditional start-line, «Live from New York, it's Saturday Night.» airs live, coast-to-coast, at 11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m.

Samuel L. Jackson is getting his flowers. The actor is one of the most recognized actors of his generation and, during Saturday night's NAACP Image Awards, he received the prestigious Chairman's Award, an honor recognizing individuals who demonstrate exemplary public service and use of their platforms as agents of change. Past recipients include the late U.S.

John Mulaney kicked off his fifth time hosting Saturday Night Live by addressing his drug problem and talking about his newborn son.

Actor David Hayman has revealed he is set to appear in a new Star Wars series – after he was rumbled by suspicious locals in Argyll.

Real Housewives of Jersey star Tessa Hartmann says she is quitting the "toxic" reality show after just two seasons.

A DJ is set to become Scotland’s next international dance star and is planning a collaboration with Calvin Harris.

Brian Cox has revealed playing Succession character Logan Roy means he can't stop swearing in real life.

She's a busy mom of three.And on Wednesday, Ashlee Simpson had her 'little helper' with her as she shopped for groceries in LA.Daughter Jagger, five, held hands with her famous mother as they walked across the parking lot to the supermarket and got a ride back to their car on the side of the fully stocked shopping cart. Errand: Ashlee Simpson put on a stylish show in a brown plaid blazer and blue jean flares as she went shopping for groceries with her 'little helper, five-year-old daughter JaggerFor her errand, Ashlee, 36, was her usual stylish self in an eclectic ensemble.

Ashlee Simpson enjoyed some quality time with her five-year-old daughterJagger, who she shares with husbandEvan Ross, in Studio City on Sunday afternoon.As the pair walked hand in hand into Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, the36-year-old singer cut a stylish in a red patterned maxi dress, $2,690Fendi backpack bag and slides.She styled her blonde hair in a sleek, low bun and wore a black face mask amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Mother daughter duo: Ashlee Simpson enjoyed some quality time with her five-year-old little girl Jagger, who she shares with husband Evan Ross, in Studio City on Sunday afternoonMeanwhile, her little girl rocked a long white dress, tie-dye facial covering and flats for their ice cream date.

Jessica Simpson was infamously body shamed by both the media and online trolls back in 2009 after a concert performance.The vitriol took an emotional toll on the mogul, now 40, and got so bad that her mom Tina said Jess wanted 'to be a recluse' and not 'get out of her house.'Tina Simpson, who is mom to both Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, spoke about the hard time she had watching her daughter's weight be viciously judged during an appearance on Today. Emotional toll:Tina Simpson, who is mom to Jessica Simpson, spoke about the hard time she had watching her daughter's weight be viciously judged following a 2009 performance during an appearance on Today'I have to be honest: To me the hardest thing with Jessica has been the weight.

The harsh reality of fame. Jessica Simpson’s mom, Tina Simpson, opened up about what it was like raising two daughters in the limelight. She also shares Ashlee Simpson with ex-husband Joe Simpson.