Introducing Dame Mary Berry: National treasure and Bake Off icon finally receives Damehood

Covid lockdown in March 2020, most of our lives have been flipped upside down - and some of us look a lot different too.To fill the void, some of us dyed our hair an array of different colours and others may have packed on a few extra pounds.And, for TikTok sensation Brooklyne Webb she now looks unrecognisable beyond recognition after she thought she was only going to get two weeks off school when the pandemic first struck.In a clip that has now racked up 9m views, 17-year-old Brooklyne has shared her jaw-dropping transformation.At first, the online star can be seen sporting a casual white crop top and a pair of black leggings.She also can be seen with her blonde hair tied back in a ponytail and with a face of natural makeup.In reference to the pandemic, Brooklyne wrote: “OMG Yay!! Two weeks off of school.”Fast forward two years later, the stunning influencer looks completely different as she sports a very new style.Now, Brooklyne has ditched her blonde hair for long black locks and a more porcelain themed makeup look with a sultry red lip.She also sports a curvy figure and has donned a more revealing clothing style.The online star is wearing a white mesh crop top, which features silver rings and cut-out shapes which sees her black bra poking through.Brooklyne also wears matching bottoms which have extreme slits at the side which reveal her curvaceous hips.The trousers that feature a red rose pattern also have a thong design, accentuating the dark haired beauties figure.Stunned at Brooklyne’s transformation, many fans fled to the comment to swoon over her new style.One person gasped: “Even more beautiful.”Another user added: “Love the confidence!!!”Whilst a third person praised: “Sis you're stunning.”Someone else noted:

This Morning presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby have sent 'lots of love' to Brenda Edwards following the passing of her son Jamal Edwards.The SB.TV founder passed away from a sudden illness on Sunday morning at the age of 31.Loose Women star Brenda confirmed Jamal's passing in a gut-wrenching statement and reacting to the news on the latest episode of This Morning, Phil and Holly sent their 'deepest sympathies and lots of love' to their ITV colleague.Discussing the tragic death with guests Camilla Tominey and Gyles Brandreth, Phillip said: "Our deepest sympathies and lots and lots of love to Brenda and Tinasha and their whole family. "We're so desperately sorry."Holly added: "Yes, we're so sorry."Of Brenda's devastating loss, Gyles added: "There's no sadness greater I think than losing your own child during your lifetime."It's not something that you expect to happen.

It has been a long time coming, and it's now almost here, as the brand new sixth season of Outlander premiers next weekend.

Indy100, and asked them to give their food and flavour preferences.They also took a series of personality tests that assessed antisocial personality traits like sadism, narcissism and psychopathy.The University of Innsbruck research team found that a preference for bitter flavours was linked to psychopathic behaviour traits.And, the closest association was between enjoyment of bitter foods – like black coffee – and “everyday sadism” aka finding pleasure in inflicting moderate levels of pain on other people.The link wasn’t just found to apply to black coffee but also those who like the taste of radishes, celery and tonic water.Christina Sagioglou and Tobias Greitemeyer, researchers on the project, believe that the association may “become chronic” and so people who love bitter flavours might grow to have more hostile personalities.Wow!We’re still going to drink our coffee black though… For more lifestyle stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up to the free Hot Topics newsletter here.

stabbed her boyfriend to death was heard telling him to "f***ing die" by a neighbour's CCTV.Melissa Turner, 29, has been found guilty of murdering her partner Matthew Trussler, 25, in their Tampa, Florida home on October 18, 2019.Turner told the court that her actions were in self defence as she used the same knife on her boyfriend that he had been threatening her with after abruptly waking her up.She left it four hours before calling the police to Matthew's body which they found lying in a pool of his own blood which had also dried on Turner.The authorities were able to determine his exact time of death from a smartwatch he was wearing which showed when his heartbeat stopped.Despite allegedly changing her story to detectives on the day of the murder, Turner has stuck to claiming she feared she would be killed by her boyfriend if she did nothing.A Tampa court heard the model claimed Matthew was drunk when woke her up and started choking her.He allegedly then threw her across a counter before grabbing a knife which Turner says she later swiped once he put it down to strangle her.CCTV from a neighbour's house picked up the sound of Turner breaking a glass before telling her boyfriend at around 4:40am, "so f***ing die" and "so f****ing arrogant, I hate you".Turner's lawyer accepted it was her but claims the recorded was "manipulated" to make her sound louder than reality, Law & Crime reports.For more shocking stories from the Daily Star, make sure you sign up for one of our newsletters hereMatthew was pronounced dead at the scene by Hillsborough County Fire and according to the county's Chief Medical Examiner, one of his stab wounds came from him attempting to defend himself with his forearm.Dr Mary Mainland said the victim

Ashley Benson sure was a hot mesh.The 31-year-old American actress donned a see-through net skirt at the red carpet premiere of Princess Diana Biopic Spencer in Los Angeles on Tuesday.The maxi skirt - which showcased her legs -was worn over a clinging black bodysuit.

Hit Netflix show The Crown is set to portray the controversial Princess Diana interview with Martin Bashir, despite Prince William's concerns the interview should never air again.

Princess Diana's friends have said they think she would be "horrified" to see the way she is being portrayed now.The comments have come days before the release of the biopic Spencer, in which Hollywood star Kristen Stewart plays the role of the late royal.The film centres on one tumultuous weekend in Diana's life in 1991 when she and Prince Charles were plagued by rumours that their marriage was at breaking point while attempting to enjoy the Christmas festivities at the famous Sandringham Estate.

Netflix will reportedly recreate Princess Diana's controversial Panorama interview with former BBC journalist Martin Bashir for the royal drama, The Crown. It is said that a whole episode of the Emmy award-winning series will be dedicated to the infamous 1995 sit-down chat, which saw Diana dropped a series of bombshells about her marriage to Prince Charles.

Her Majesty the Queen has spent an incredible 69 years on the throne - that’s more than any other British monarch in history! Elizabeth II was thrust into royal duties at the tender age of 27 and she’s dedicated her life to her country ever since. It’s been a tough year for the Queen, 95, who lost her husband Prince Philip in April and launched herself back into royal duties.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway looked the picture of health today as she was seen chatting with Prince Charles, just days after receiving hospital treatment for an inflamed cornea.The newsreader, 54, stunned as she attended an event hosted by the Prince of Wales for the Prince’s Trust Trophy Awards in London today, as she appeared to be back to her usual self.Wearing a blue midi dress with a red and pink floral pattern, Kate looked radiant as she mingled with royalty.The GMB host matched her dress with a pair of purple toned heels as she wore her hair in its trademark sleek bob.As well as brushing shoulders with Prince Charles, Kate also spent time with James Bond actor Colin Salmon and BBC presenter Fearne Cotton.The Prince's

Mary Berry cut an elegant figure as she was made a Dame Commander for her services to cooking, writing and baking. Joined by her husband of more than 50 years, Paul Hunnings, the 86 year old was honoured on Wednesday by Prince Charles during the ceremony held at Windsor Castle.The television personality, who underwent surgery for a broken hip in August, looked regal in a form-fitting pastel pink midi-dress which she teamed with a matching pink hat and a gorgeous pearl necklace.

Former prime minister Theresa May has said the knighthood awarded to her husband Sir Philip May is recognition of the work of all partners of Members of Parliament.Sir Philip, 64, was dubbed a knight for political service which he called “a pleasant surprise”.He added: “I’m very proud and very honoured, I’m just sorry neither of my parents are alive to see it.

Dame Mary Berry for her ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The former Great British Bake Off judge, who was made a Dame Commander for her services to baking and charity, looked chic in a £1,750 silk crepe cowl-neck shift dress with a bow belt by British occasion wear designer Suzannah. Dame Mary completed her outfit with a coordinating rose-embellished saucer hat and block heel court shoes. Suzannah’s designs are favourites of the Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex who love her ladylike, timeless creations for occasions like Royal Ascot and Wimbledon.

A twist of events. Princess Diana cheated on Prince Charles before his affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles, according to a royal officer.

Mary Berry is officially a dame!

While Princess Diana would be a grandmother to five children now, one in particular is expected to inherit something very special from the late Royal. Kate Middleton and Prince William's daughter Princess Charlotte is reported to be in line to receive Diana's family tiara, which also happened to be her favourite.The Spencer tiara has been in the family since the 1930s, and it's believed that the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be the next owner.

She’s baking royalty and now television’s queen of all things sweet Mary Berry has been made a dame by actual royalty.

Great British Bake Off icon said she wished her family had been there to see her be given one of the highest royal honours."I am absolutely overwhelmed to receive this very great honour. For most of my life I have been lucky enough to follow my passion to teach cookery through books and the media," she told the Press Association."I just wish my parents and brothers were here to share my joy, as my only achievement at school was just one O-level in cookery of course," Mary said during her touching speech."However, I am sure they are looking down and smiling.

Prince Charles’s long-running affair with Camilla Parker-Bowles is now public knowledge – and was extensively covered in The Crown – a source close to the Prince has revealed that Princess Diana strayed from the marriage first. Allan Peters, who was the Prince’s personal protection officer for nine years, has told a new CNN documentary about the late Princess of Wales that she had an affair with police bodyguard named Barry Mannakee before Charles rekindled his romance with Camilla.

Even casual followers of the Royals (and viewers of Netflix‘s The Crown) know about the enmity between Princess Diana and Camilla Parker Bowles.