Festive spending helps boost retail sales, figures show

Livingston have announced the expansion of their women’s set-up with the introduction of under-16 and under-18 teams.

, by now, whether you wanted to or not. The content of its pages has seeped into the water table and osmosis-ed into your brain, where it’ll fester for a bit, then harden. From there, the book’s words will etch themselves into the deepest grooves of your memory.

is upon us. The teased her new single “Flowers” with a clip of herself singing in the shower, which is certainly a new way to promote a song.  In the caption of the video, which was shared across her various social accounts, announced the dates and times of the song's release in four cities across the globe.

, and that's what Kate Hudson is thinking in 2023, apparently. The kicked off the new year in a pink belted gown with many elements.On January 6, the wore a pink dress to Variety's Directors To Watch Brunch at Parker Palm Springs. The Huishan Zhang number has a Grecian-inspired silhouette with a deep V, but that's not all.

, she could hardly have anticipated the seismic year on which she was about to embark.There have been tiaras, tours, and ; Prince Louis, her youngest, , and her sister, Pippa, welcomed her third child. Prince George and Princess Charlotte joined their parents at high-profile sporting events and took part in their first royal walkabout to mark the —a triumph of pomp and pageantry which saw her young family shine under the glare of the global spotlight.

Prince Harry is just one day away from the release of his explosive memoir Spare, and his press tour is only just heating up!

back in ’04.While the actor’s commitment to going her own way hasn’t ever wavered—“She’s very much tuned in to something beyond the present day in terms of styling,” —her looks have become more polished since those halcyon days in the early aughts. Miller’s Galliano-esque dress worn at the National Board of Review Gala in New York this weekend read sensual rather than eccentric, but still chimed with the vintage-look undertones of the wardrobe she's been known for.The crystal-dotted belt flirted with opulent red-carpet style but looked breezy when slung around Sienna’s hips.The cut of her  dress also mirrors the baby-blue, bias-cut, brushed-velvet confection she recently wore as at Savannah’s wedding.

Mike Nichols was an absolutely legendary filmmaker, especially in terms of comedy. His reputation was so well-regarded, Nichols was actually the type of filmmaker that other established filmmakers would go to for advice.

LOVE Island star Lana Jenkins is no stranger to fame after previously appearing in hit ITV show Benidorm. The stunning make-up artist, 25, was once an extra on the British sitcom when she lived in Spain as a child.

It’s all love? Prince Harry never “intended” to offend his family with his memoir, Spare.

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Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her natural beauty in natural lighting in a series of sexy snaps Monday.Writing 'luz del sol✨' translated as 'light of the sun' next to the social media posting, the Brazilian beauty showcased her taut tummy and toned legs in a tan woven  fringed skirt and bra top. The supermodel, 41, set her location as Mexico's Isla Holbox, a secluded island north of the Yucatan peninsula.  Natural beauty: Alessandra Ambrosio, 41, showed off her natural beauty in natural lighting in a series of sexy snaps MondayAlessandra completed the look with woven gloves on her arms and accessorized with a necklace made of precious stones and an anklet. Her dark hair was styled in loose waves and her makeup was daytime friendly with a bold lip. The runway veteran swirled and twirled along the beach with beautiful blue waters in the background.  Taut tummy: The Brazilian beauty showcased her taut tummy and toned legs in a tan woven fringed skirt and bra top Style: Alessandra completed the look with woven gloves on her arms and accessorized with a necklace made of precious stones and an anklet.

A surge in farming costs along with the effects of climate change could leave an extra 100million people starving around the world, a study by Scots scientists found. Researchers at Edinburgh University said up to a million more people could die in the coming decades due to malnutrition - chiefly due to high fertiliser prices.

Jason Lee sweetly recalled meeting his friend Rihanna's baby boy, eight months, for the first time over FaceTime. While reflecting on meeting the first child of the superstar, 34, and her boyfriend  A$AP Rocky, the 43-year-old TV host fondly remembered 'the day [Rihanna] sent me the photos, she FaceTimed and let me see the baby.''He was just rocking on the bed, holding his feet, and he's unaware that he's literally gonna be the cutest, richest, most fashionable, most-sought-after child in the world,' the multimedia powerhouse told People. Adorable: Jason Lee sweetly recalled meeting his friend Rihanna's baby boy, eight months, for the first time over FaceTime; seen in 2021He continued: 'He had no care, but that's because he has two amazing parents.'  The Diamonds hitmaker and rapper (born Rakim Athelaston Mayers), 34, have yet to reveal the name of their little one, who they welcomed back in May 2021. Last month, Rihanna gave fans a first look at her son's face in a video posted to her TikTok account, which showed her bundle of joy can be seen cooing with a sweet smile across his face while safely fastened in a car seat.

Brad Pitt has been in some pretty famous sex scene, one of the most notable being with his now ex-wife Angelina Jolie in the hit action movie Mr And Mrs Smith.But that is not the one the Oscar winner named as his favorite sex scene of all time when appearing on the cover of W magazine's Best Performances issue.Rather, the 59-year-old star said that his favorite on-screen moment of passion was on the nighttime soap opera Dallas.  Cover boy: Brad Pitt named as his favorite sex scene of all time when appearing on the cover of W magazine'It would have been in the show Dallas. I had to roll around in the hay in a barn. I don't think I had a line.

With 2023 in full swing, one resolution that often tops peoples' lists is to start eating healthier.

Luann de Lesseps has been able to maintain her very hot bikini body over the decades.And the 57-year-old Real Housewives Of New York veteran proved that once again as she was seen walking on a pristine white sand beach while on vacation in Mexico on Sunday.The lounge singer made the most of her tiny waistline and sculpted arms in the very small string two piece that looked made for her killer curves.De Lesseps enjoyed a Mayan ritual on the shore called Mayan clay meditation and that is why her body was covered in beige clay. Caliente: Luann de Lesseps has been able to maintain her very hot bikini body over the decades.

Zoe Kravitz looked absolutely stunning in a new photoshoot and accompanying interview where she revealed that her first kiss took place at her famous father's home.The 35-year-old daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet looked fantastic in a sexy white crocheted dress for her W Magazine cover shoot. She put on her best modeling poses in the look from American fashion brand The Row, which is owned by former child stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Wow factor: Zoe Kravitz looked absolutely stunning in a new photoshoot and accompanying interview where she revealed that her first kiss took place at her famous father's home Lovely lady: The 35-year-old daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet looked fantasticfor her W Magazine cover shootThe boho-chic ensemble included a flow top, slip, and gloves as she teamed it with sandals also from the brand.   For the actual cover snap Zoe donned a hooded brown Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress which she teamed with large gold Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

Margot Robbie detailed the improvised kisses with Brad Pitt and Katherine Waterson in Babylon which had everyone talking.The 32-year-old Australian actress - who talked about the improvised smooch last month - gave a little more context behind the smack downs in a new cover story interview in the latest edition of W Magazine.As she previously revealed that her kiss with 58-year-old Brad was not on script, she said that it was in the nature of her character Nellie LaRoy to share the love. Loose lips don't sink ships: Margot Robbie detailed the improvised kisses with Brad Pitt and Katherine Waterson in Babylon which had everyone talking in a new cover story interview with W Magazine Opening up: As she previously revealed that her kiss with 58-year-old Brad was not on script, she said that it was in the nature of her character Nellie LaRoy to share the loveShe was asked about her first on-camera Kiss as she replied:  'I can’t remember…but in Babylon, Nellie kisses a lot of people.