At home with the mother-daughter duo behind cult Cotswolds style brand Thyme

EXCLUSIVE: Actress and filmmaker Romola Garai, whose directorial debut Amulet played at Sundance 2020, is working on a raft of projects including a re-team with Amulet producer Matthew James Wilkinson (Yesterday).

More European countries could scrap tests for fully vaccinated arrivals in the coming days, according to reports.

A MSP is calling on newly appointed transport minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP, to clarify if Clyde Metro Project plans will benefit East Kilbride.

Strathclyde Sirens star Lynsey Gallagher admits sitting out the 2022 season is difficult, but it’s in her long-term interests.

A dad is furious that an investigation into a sexual assault on his teenage daughter has taken over two years.

Wilko has announced a new policy that has affected 248 stores nationwide, including a select few Scottish locations.

Coronation Street actress Kate Ford looks almost unrecognisable in throwback snaps from more than a decade ago.

RELEASESMetallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has announced that he will release his debut solo EP, ‘Portals’, on 23 Apr. “This music was created with what I describe as an audio-cinematic approach”, he says. “They’re soundtracks to the movies in your mind”.

Everywhere you look these days, there’s someone advising you on how you can make it as a musician. Little Simz gave an inspiring acceptance speech at the BRITs last night, the thrust of which was “work hard”. But is there another way? Yes, there is.

MASKED Singer fans are convinced the celebrity identity behind Panda is none other than 80s pop legend Toyah Willcox. The ITV show's grand finale is set to air this Saturday with Panda, Robobunny and Mushroom all battling out to be crowned the winner of The Masked Singer 2022.

ANTIQUES Roadshow expert Fergus Gambon left a guest stunned after revealing the eye-watering valuation of her grandmother’s teapot.  During a classic episode of Antiques Roadshow, host Fiona Bruce took viewers to the Royal Marines Museum in Southsea, Portsmouth. Amongst the hundreds of visitors attending the show, one guest left expert Fergus intrigued with her mysterious canister, which she revealed she brought along as an "afterthought".

BBC Bargain Hunt's Izzie Balmer originally wanted to be a musician but didn't enjoy studying it at college.The TV star has made her name as an expert in all things old, sparkly and collectible on programmes like Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip.But she once revealed that she actually wanted to pursue a career in music.Izzie, who used to play the viola with the National Youth Orchestra, previously told Great British Life: "I planned to be a professional musician but didn't enjoy music college. "It wasn't for me."Izzie got into her current career when her mum suggested she sign up for some work experience at a local auction house.She was later offered a job there and went on to study at Birmingham's School of Jewellery."I kind of fell into this job but I absolutely love it," she told the Bristol Post in 2019:"I have always loved jewellery and been a fan of sparkly things, like most girls.

Super Bowl LVI on Sunday at the Rams' home, the SoFi Stadium in California.In addition to the action and drama during the match, fans will also be treated to a star-studded half-time show as well as cheerleaders from both franchises.Such is the beauty of NFL cheerleaders, it perhaps comes as no surprise that a host of past and present players have dated cheerleaders in the past.These include a former San Francisco 49ers quarter-back and an iconic tight end, so here are five NFL stars who dated cheerleaders.Former Detroit Lions quarter-back Matthew Stafford is currently preparing for his first-ever Super Bowl after joining the Rams at the end of last season.Prior to his time with the Lions, he led the Georgia Bulldogs to three consecutive bowl wins and also met his wife Kelly Hall while in college.Hall was a Bulldogs cheerleader and her and Stafford ended up getting married in 2015 and now have four daughters together.Former wide receiver David Nelson played for the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and the Pittsburgh Steelers during his career.It was during his two years in Buffalo that he dated former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Kelsi Reich.After scoring a touchdown against the Cowboys during the 2011 season, Nelson even ran over to Reich in celebration and embraced his then girlfriend.The couple are no longer together and Nelson is now married with two children.Who do you think will win the Super Bowl? Let us know in the comments section.Three-time Super Bowl winner and former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman enjoyed a 12-year playing career that spanned from 1988 to 2000.He has since moved into broadcasting but has maintained a close connection to his former team and reportedly dated one of their iconic cheerleaders.Back in 2011,

Earlier this year, Home Bargains announced plans to close every single shop in the UK on Boxing Day.

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Royal Family have been doing things differently for several generations. The Queen and her family always swap gifts a day before Christmas Day, a tradition thought to be a nod to their German heritage.They are believed to have followed this tradition since 1841, after Queen Victoria married Prince Albert.Royal expert Robert Jobson explained the tradition, telling The Express that the Queen, her grandchildren and great-children put the finishing touches on their 20ft Christmas tree in the White Drawing Room on Christmas Eve, and then open presents together at tea time.

Christmas days away, so if it's time to pop on your favourite Christmas movies, this week couldn't be a better time.

The remainder of Ayr’s pantomime programme has been axed due to the Covid Omicron outbreak.

The Kunts’ ‘Boris Johnson Is STILL A Fucking C**t’ has landed at Number Five in the Christmas midweek chart.The band have once again launched a campaign to get the Christmas Number One after finishing at Number Five in 2020 with ‘Boris Johnson Is A Fucking C**t’.In the midweek charts released today (December 19), it was revealed that the group are currently on course for another Top 10 finish, with their new single ‘Boris Johnson Is STILL A Fucking C**t’. However, they will need to maintain strong streaming numbers in the run-up to Christmas Eve as festive classics threaten their spot.Currently in the lead for Christmas Number One is LadBaby and their Ed Sheeran and Elton John-featuring track ‘Sausage Rolls For Everyone’.

Christmas presents before the big day would be a big no-no — but for the Royal Family it's part of a tradition dating back more than a century.After being travelling up the Queen's private country estate at Sandringham House in Norfolk, members of The Firm open their gifts on Christmas Eve at around 6pm.While opening them this early might seem strange to many, the royals have kept to this custom in line with their German heritage.Germans traditionally open their presents late on Christmas Eve, which is regarded by many in nation as the 'main event' of the festive calendar.The choice of celebrating in the evening over the following day is to mark the birth of Jesus Christ, who in Christian retelling of the nativity story is often depicted as

Richard Madeley's daughter, Chloe Madeley, was once taken to hospital for eating four wheels of camembert cheese, as she faced an uncomfortable festive blunder on Christmas Eve – hours before the big day.Jack, Richard's son, revealed that his sister ate so much cheese that she ended up being rushed to hospital.Chloe's brother explained that his sister partook in an awkward eating incident where she was taken to hospital on Christmas Eve.Posting a screenshot from the Madeley family's WhatsApp group, Richard and Judy's son shared with his followers his sister's Christmas blunder.Talent manager Jack, 35, penned: "CHLOE - remember when you had to go to hospital on like Christmas Eve because you - genuinely - had eaten too much cheese?"He