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Parties, proms and meditation practice are on the menu in Queer Sydney this week, making for an incredibly diverse array of things to do and see this weekend and beyond. Fifteen years after its closure, Chinatown’s Harbour City Twin Cinema is being revived by month-long festival Pleasures Playhouse. Starting Thursday, three consecutive parties are to be thrown each night, but only Friday’s show starring a DJ set by Kiwi duo Broods with special appearances by Big Wett and Heaps Gay DJs has tickets still available.Pleasures Playhouse runs until October 31st with a wide range of exciting and queer-inclusive events to come.

Reddit user, who shared under the name Informal-Water-40, said they believed that airlines treated passengers badly when they did not dress well. READ MORE: Model with 'UK's biggest boobs' forced out of plane seat after strangers complain The ranting poster said: “People dress like absolute garbage at the airport and it has an overwhelmingly negative impact on how airlines treat passengers.”They continued: “Nobody thinks that you need a suit and tie to board a plane, but at least try to cosplay as a responsible adult.“The pyjamas, blanket wraps, and gym wear has to go. The airport and the plane itself is a place a workplace for many.

The Bank of England has announced that interest rates in the UK will rise to the highest level since 2008.

New prime minister Liz Truss is facing a backlash after lifting the UK's ban on fracking in a bid to improve domestic gas supply.

Anton Du Beke, 56, has issued a savage dig at his fellow Strictly Come Dancing judges before the 2022 series launches tomorrow.The star has confidently said he would win a hypothetical dance-off competition should it come down to it. In a recent BBC interview, the star proudly declared he would "probably win the dance off", while poking fun at himself for being in the bottom two several times as a professional dancer with his celebrity partners throughout the years.He said: "I would probably win the dance off."I have more experience in it than the other judges!"Anton also went on to speak about his time on the show and his favourite dances so far, ahead of the show's upcoming 20th season.The judge then confirmed which celebrities he would most like to dance with. "My favourite dance, to dance with a professional partner has always been the Slow Foxtrot."My favourite to dance on Strictly Come Dancing is the American Smooth, with the hats and canes." He then went on to speak about his favourite celebrity dancers and who he would like to Jive with.Anton said: "The person I’ve always really wanted to dance with and never have is Darcey Bussell."I thought we could have a wonderful collaboration, a fusion of styles."He said it is something he has always secretly "dreamed of" being able to do. Anton was once a former professional dancer in the series, before becoming a judge on the show. He explained that he loved being a judge, though he sometimes feels "dance envy" when watching the performers from his desk. Despite this, he maintained that judging was a lot "easier on the knees". The BBC have confired that the judges will remain the same for this year's instalment of the show. The lineup of judges includes: Shirley Ballas,

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Vernon Kay and Rochelle Humes are the favourites to replace Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby on This Morning.The longtime presenting duo have been caught in hot water after they were accused of jumping the 12-hour-long queue of mourners waiting patiently to see Her Majesty, The Queen lying in state.The pair were seen briskly filing past well-wishers and the Royal Standard draped coffin at the back of Westminster Hall. READ MORE: This Morning's Phillip and Holly under pressure as petition to sack hosts reaches 50k But amid a petition titled axe Philip Schofield and Holly Willoughby from TV, calling for the pair's departure from the ITV Daytime chat show reaching over 56,000 signatures at the time of writing, bookmakers William Hill have revealed the latest odds of who could replace the duo.33-year-old Rochelle and 48-year-old Vernon currently sit as the favourites at 2/1 after they filled in for the longtime pair whilst they were on their break over the summer.Friday host Dermot O'Leary and roving reporter Josie Gibson come in close second sitting in at 4/1 each.For the female presenting role, other show favourites Alison Hammond, Ruth Langsford and fill-in presenter Mollie King have all been marked at 5/1.For the male anchor Craig Doyle sits at 5/1, Good Morning Britain competition host Andi Peters is marked at 6/1, Big Breakfast presenter Mo Gilligan comes in at 12/1 and former This Morning showbiz presenter Rylan Clark sits at 14/1.talkTV host Piers Morgan is even in the mix, sitting at 100/1 alongside former This Morning host Fern Britton.Tony Kenny, spokesperson for William Hill explained: "They have been mainstays of the show for well over a decade but there have been plenty of calls for Phillip Schofield and

READ MORE: Woman fantasies about sex with ex while she's making love to her partnerTara Blair Ball, 38, lives with her 46-year-old husband Brian, a marketing manager, in Tennessee, US.After the birth of their youngest daughter in October 2020, Tara created a chores spreadsheet so she and her partner could assign tasks.The couple always had a verbal agreement regarding who did what around the house, but wanted to be more organised about it.Now they use a spreadsheet to split up the chores and the standard it should be done.And Tara says it doesn't just ensure the house is clean, but having it has also improved their sex life.Tasks such as food shopping, vacuuming, taking out the bins, organising plans with friends, are all divided between the pair.Tara and Brian each do the jobs they prefer and say going through everything has made them more appreciative of each other.Each week, they have a relationship "check-in" and can also use this time to make tweaks to the spreadsheet if they need.Tara said: "The spreadsheet really helps us split up the chores and it's left us each with more energy and improved our sex life."I've never liked the laundry, so Brian does that and I'm on dishwasher duty. We have a weekly check-in on a Sunday evening about our relationship."We share what's bothering us, what's gone well and what we've appreciated that week.

Millions of Brits are feeling anxious or worried about their personal finances – as more than a quarter admit they have no faith in their ability to manage their money, according to research.A poll of 2,000 adults revealed that 26% have no idea where to start when it comes to sorting out their money, while 27% felt that they don't have enough awareness about their finances.As a result, Brits who are putting off sorting out their money are doing so for an average of seven months.Ankit Khemka, global general manager at Revolut, which commissioned the research, said: “It’s vital people can have confidence when it comes to managing their money.“Consumers have had to settle for subpar money services because they’ve been made to think that “good enough” is good enough.“People are increasingly under financial pressure, but our world is gradually opening back up, and with that comes opportunities for new experiences and futures.”The research found almost one in five (19%) had thought about changing finance companies in the last 12 months.Getting a higher interest rate on their savings (41%), being offered money (40%) and cashback offers (33%) were the main priorities when it comes to considering a switch.People also wanted to see all their financial services in one place, while others felt their bank was too far away from where they live (both 28%).Just shy of half (45%) said they used online finance tools to manage their money – and, of those, 70% felt managing their cash online was easier than managing physical cash such as notes or coins.Ankit Khemka said: “The research revealed that 77% feel that managing money online is easier than attending a bank in person.“Managing your finances digitally offers opportunities in money

Everton fans have all made the same joke after the club announced their new hair transplant partner.The Toffees confirmed on Thursday morning that Turkish based cosmetic surgery specialist's Vera Clinic have become the club's first ever official hair transplant partner.

Coronation Street fans were glued to their seats as they watched Kelly Neelan's plans to have Gary Windass bumped off unfold. The ITV soap was back in its unusual slot on Wednesday night (September 21) following some disruptions to the TV schedule.

Prince Harry, 38, and Meghan Markle, 41, live and she is reportedly keen to strike up a friendship with the royals.

King Charles III has shown he is "determined" to heal the rift between his sons Prince William and Prince Harry since becoming the monarch, a royal expert has claimed. Charles became King on September 8 after the sudden passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96.

Prince William and his wife Kate, the Princess of Wales have paid an emotional and heartfelt visit to the staff and volunteers at Windsor Castle who were involved in the Queen’s committal service at St George’s Chapel, on Monday. Arriving at the Windsor Guildhall, the royal couple appeared to be both gracious and emotional as they offered their personal thanks to all those that supported the unprecedented crowds of mourners that had gathered to pay their respects to the late Queen.

While recent days may have seen Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield face an ongoing “queue-jumping” row - which they have strenuously denied - the pair are typically known for brightening up people’s mornings on This Morning. From their infectious laughs to their love for cheeky innuendos, the presenting duo aren’t afraid of taking themselves too seriously and seem to be close pals when they’re together on the famous ITV sofa. And away from the world of This Morning, Holly and Phil are known for presenting Dancing On Ice, too.

Lisa Snowdon has made it to the final of Celebrity MasterChef 2022 and she is just three courses away from taking home the trophy.The presenter started her career as a model and regularly hit the FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the year list back in the 1990s.Now 50, she has an impressive career to look back on, having done shoots for Elle, Vogue and more.It was back during her modelling days when she first crossed paths with Hollywood legend George Clooney.They entered a “wild” romance, according to Lisa, who has recently opened up about their relationship 17 years later.Here is everything you need to know about Lisa Snowdon and George Clooney’s relationship.Lisa and George met back in the year 2000 when they were both on the set of a Martini advert.The two started dating soon after, entering a five year long on-again, off-again relationship.She has reportedly now “lost touch with the actor,” but still has some links to the Hollywood elite, including Matt Damon.Over the years Lisa and George spent together, they were spotted at red-carpet events and other Hollywood soirées as they hobnobbed with the rich and famous. In an interview with The Sun, Lisa explained: “George was charming, a really nice man, good fun and we had a great time.

Losing weight is not an easy task.So shedding the pounds after trying for a long period of time is bound to feel like a big achievement.But after Amber lost 11st (160lbs), her positive attitude towards her goal had a slight negative turn. READ MORE: Woman shares weight loss 'reality' after 'losing enough hair to make a wig' The lifestyle and fitness influencer candidly shared on Instagram how her loose skin caused feelings of ‘insecurity’.

Pregnant Mollie King appeared on Thursday's Lorraine to discuss her new TV series Beauty And The Geek with co-host Matt Edmondson. During the interview, Mollie, 35, spoke about her pregnancy after announcing in June that she is expecting her first child with fiancé Stuart Broad.

Peter Andre recently revealed that he is planning to move back to Australia later this year with his wife Emily and and their children. The singer, 49, opened up about his plans to relocate for "as long as possible" and hopes to jet off in December, but the trip has been difficult to arrange due to his four children's school term dates.