How I created a Christmas grotto in my garden to allow outdoor socialising this winter

Loose Women presenter, 31, took to her official Instagram Story on Monday to share the beauty update with her 3.9million followers as she got ready for a Christmas do. Taking to her Story, she shared a photo of her hand holding her purple razor in the shower as she zoomed in to protect her modesty.With a clear manicure gripping the beauty item, she wrote over the snap to explain what was going on.Stacey, who is dating former EastEnders star Joe Swash, said she was in the shower shaving.She wrote: "Got to wear a Christmas dress tonight...

Public Enemy have shared a video for their new single ‘GRID’ featuring Cypress Hill and George Clinton – watch it below.Taken from the iconic rap group’s recently released 15th studio album, ‘What You Gonna Do When the Grid Goes Down?’, the new track envisages a post-apocalyptic world where digital communication has been eradicated.“Aww snap! No apps just maybe perhaps/ No GRID is what we need for new human contact/ Not even your own server can save you/ We all caught up in the web is so true,” frontman Chuck D raps.“No GPS what will you do? (No e-mails or Whatsapps coming thru)/ Now your phone is just a phone with a camera/ No algorithms, huh, to manage us/ All your post on IG lost in the cloud with your information.”Shot in the desert,

Justin and Hailey Bieber are going all out for Christmas.

Taylor Swift tapped someone very special to her to design the look for the Evermore album: Stella McCartney. And the iconic British designer opened up about the experience.In a series of Instagram post on Friday, December 11, the official Stella McCartney account shared exclusive details on the woodsy aesthetic.“When a friend comes to you, explaining she needs help styling and finding pieces to reflect her new secret project, it’s a precious gift,” the 49-year-old designer said.

direct to your inboxAreas should not be moved down a tier ahead of Christmas, a scientist has warned as the government's date to review tier allocations looms.Sir David King, a former government chief scientific adviser, suggested nowhere in England should have restrictions loosened in this week's review amid concerns the pandemic is 'taking off again'.It comes as London is set to move from Tier 2 up to Tier 3 after rising infection rates were recorded across the region. Speaking to the Independent, Sir David said he would "absolutely not" recommend that any areas of England should be brought down a tier.

A mum has left people in stitches after sharing her husband's effort to 'wrap' Christmas presents - and it turns out she's not alone.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The money is a one-off, tax-free £10 payment which is made to people who are in receipt of certain benefits during the qualifying period, which was last week.

Zoom-quiz cynics among you may be interested to hear there’s some real festive fun to be had digitally. From Durham Cathedral’s super-atmospheric Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols and  The Royal Opera’s Christmas Concert to director and panto dame Peter Duncan’s classic Jack and the Beanstalk and The Old Vic’s live performances of A Christmas Carol, check out our guide to a very merry virtual Christmas…If there was ever a way to pep up the mood in a matter of minutes, it’s a good old hearty sing-a-long.

direct to your inboxChristmas is now less than two weeks away and everyone is gearing up for some kind of celebration. The  coronavirus  restrictions will be slightly eased across the UK for a five-day period between December 23 and 27.

festive "bubble" with a maximum of three households over a five day period from December 23, meaning they can meet up indoors if social distancing rules are followed. But rising infection rates in other parts of the UK - with London on the brink of tighter lockdown - has led to some questioning whether now is the time to relax lockdown restrictions.

Christmas Tier 3 coronaviruslockdown, possibly as early as tonight. A decision might be made today as politicians and business leaders warned of the potentially catastrophic impact on the economy.Pubs and restaurants would be forced to close except for takeaway orders if London was moved into the highest tier of Covid-19 restrictions.It would likely have a huge impact over the business festive period.London Mayor Sadiq Khan set alarm bells ringing that an announcement as he revealed there had been a 75% surge in coronavirus cases.He has suggested that schools could be closed early for Christmas and reopen later in January to control the spread of the virus.

the cape is currently very popular. It’s been climbing its way back to prominence over the past few seasons, with numerous labels showing them as part of their Autumn/Winter 2020 offerings. In fact, from Seventies-style monogrammed jacquard wool at Gucci to hooded houndstooth at Celine, via blue caped windbreakers at Givenchy, tartan ponchos at Dior, classic camel at Burberry, and slick black silhouettes at Loewe complete with shiny gold buttons, the cape is currently available in every possible permutation from high end retailers.

Christmas is known for being party season. But for the kinkiest among us, drunken events lead to more than just a kiss under the mistletoe.

Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman has opened up on his “close relationship” with Gerard Houllier following news of the ex-Reds manager’s death.Houllier passed away at the age of 73 on Sunday, sadly leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren.The Frenchman enjoyed great success in his time at Liverpool, guiding the club to a famous FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup treble in 2001 before departing three years later.He is often credited with building the foundations for Rafa Benitez’s Champions League winners the following year, with a number of his signings playing a crucial part in their historic 2004/05 triumph.And after hearing of the tragic news, ex-Liverpool star McManaman paid tribute to Houllier and recalled how the coach showed

Martin Lewis has plenty of good advice when it comes to the festive period and what we should steer clear of.

Meghan Markle already gave out her Christmas gift to her famous neighbor, Oprah Winfrey, and Oprah showed it off in a new video!

Ferne McCann’s house could be mistaken for Santa’s grotto following an insane Christmas overhaul. The reality star’s house, which she moved into with daughter Sunday earlier this year, has been completely covered with twinkling fairy lights for the festive season.

SomersetLive.The raffle has been set up online by Envision Media to raise money for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Would you be thrilled to get this selection box? Let us know in the comments... A lucky winner will snag the big box which includes Haribo bags, Lindt chocs and Cadbury bars.The belting prize is more than 100 times bigger than a normal selection box which contains 741 calories.Company director Andy Phillips said: "Every Christmas we like to produce fun and quirky gifts for our clients, usually oversized items to reflect our large format print offering."This year as a lot of them are either not in the office or have not survived the effects of the hospitality restrictions due to COVID, we decided to put our creative efforts

Sarah Ferguson, aka Fergie, has shared a peek insider her very snug and stylish home, Royal Lodge.The Duchess of York, 61, popped up on Instagram to show her 307,000 fans the festive glow-up she has given her home while looking stylish with a statement head band on. “Please support Brew for the Crew and all profits are donated to @sarahs_trust_ for our incredible frontline workers and local heroes” Sarah penned.

Steven Gerrard has paid a moving tribute to his former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier, who has passed away at the age of 73.

You probably never would have known Congress was on the edge last week. If you watched the day-to-day-machinations on Capitol Hill, it was hard to discern the brinksmanship unfolding behind the scenes.