Louise Redknapp poses with rarely seen sons Charley and Beau on her 47th birthday

ladies tights such as pantyhose on your face could reduce the risk of getting Covid, more so than masks.A major risk identified with commonly worn face masks is that they do not fit tightly enough to block viral particles from being inhaled or exhaled significantly.Cambridge University researchers have tested seven hacks to improve the fit of masks.Their new study outlined DIY hacks people have used to make masks fit better, including using rubber bands or tape.They found the most effective tactic was to wrap pantyhose around the bottom half of the face or on top of a mask.Researchers have said that this could reduce the number of viral particles by up to seven times more than a loose mask on its own by sealing the gaps around the nose and mouth.They raised that the social and physical impact of wearing tights on your face in public was "unlikely to be tolerated for an extended period of time".Tight-fitting medical masks are great at blocking out the virus, but many describe them as uncomfortable.The study raised that the most common surgical or cloth masks are far less resistant to Covid.Cambridge researchers recruited four volunteers to try seven different mask hacks - the study looked at both surgical and KN95 masks.Other methods included tying the ear bands to make the masks fit more tightly or stuffing the gaps with bandages.Participants did seven minutes of various exercises designed to mimic real-world interactions such as talking, smiling, nodding and eating.The researchers measured how well the masks fit by monitoring the filtration efficiency and calculating a 'fit factor' score.Pantyhose and cloth tape were most effective, increasing the fit factor by 27.7 and 14.7.Surgical masks performed better if worn in

Richard Madeley has made a cheeky dig at wife Judy Finnegan while discussing pop star Anne-Marie's fall during her live performance at the BRIT Awards.The 65-year-old presenter was back on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday alongside co-host Susanna Reid.They kicked off the latest ITV breakfast show by discussing all gossip from the BRITs ceremony the night before.Richard brought up the moment that pop star Anne-Marie, 30, took a dramatic tumble while performing her song Kiss My (Uh Oh) in front of fans at the O2 Arena and millions of viewers at home.Fans were quick to throw their support behind the singer for continuing with her big performance despite hurting her left ankle.During the conversation, Richard couldn't help but bring up his wife Judy's memorable wardrobe malfunction from the 2001 National Television Awards.Judy revealed a lot more than she intended to when she took to the stage to accept an award alongside husband Richard 21 years ago.Poor Judy's top opened as she went onstage, leaving her white bra on display to the audience at the Royal Albert Hall, and more than 12 million viewers at home.Fans of the annual awards show were left gobsmacked when her black outfit fell open to reveal her busty lingerie as she stepped up on-stage.Even worse, she and Richard seemingly had no idea what was going on.Colleague John Leslie realised they were none the wiser, and he ran on stage to help preserve Judy's modesty and cover her up.Speaking about Anne-Marie's fall, Richard joked: "At least she didn't show her bra."Susanna added: "For all the younger viewers, can you explain?"Richard went on to explain the moment Judy flashed her underwear to the nation.He continued: ""Before we went to the awards, Judy said 'I haven't

Prince Harry reportedly went “ballistic” after Prince William uttered five words which caused things to change forever. The Duke of Sussex got engaged to Meghan Markle in November 2017, before the pair married six months later in May 2018.

Love Island in 2017 and later became a regular cast member on ITV's The Only Way Is Essex. Olivia took to TikTok, where she delighted fans with a transformation video as she took part in a current trend where users share a throwback photo from their past.At the start of the TikTok, the TOWIE star appears on screen as we all know her to look from when she first appeared on Love Island.In the video, a current photo of Olivia then disappears and reveals a pastime photo of her when she was in her youth where she looks completely different.The photo revealed Olivia before any plastic cosmetic enhancements, where she opted for a more fresh-faced and filler-free appearance as she posed for a photo with heavy mascara.In the current TikTok trend, Olivia can be seen lip-synching to an infamous America's Next Top Model scene where show host Tyra Banks is heard saying: "It is so bad, I want to give you a zero. But that's not possible.

Winter Olympics descended into absolute chaos.Players remained in their dressing room while they waited for the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) Covid-19 test results to come through following a delay.The ROC skated onto the Wukesong Sports Centre ice for the introductions but were left standing on the blueline as the Canadians failed to join them.When Canada eventually came out for the game, players on both sides took the ice wearing masks due to "safety and security concerns" as things got off to a chaotic and confusing start.ROC players, however, removed their masks for the third period while the Canadians continued to wear theirs.Canada went on to register a routine 6-1 win but despite the result being a forgone conclusion, the contest was far from uneventful."Russia's results from this morning weren't back in yet," said Canada forward Natalie Spooner."I know in the past few days they've had a few positives and we just wanted to make sure their results came back and we were safe to play."Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

Jamie Redknapp marked his youngest son Beau's 13th birthday in the sweetest way on Wednesday.MORE: Jamie Redknapp and new wife Frida Andersson look smitten the morning after surprise weddingTaking to Instagram, the former professional footballer - who recently surprised fans with news of his secret wedding to Frida Andersson - shared a series of adorable throwbacks of his "little man" as he paid a heartwarming tribute.WATCH: Louise Redknapp shares rare video of son - and it has fans in stitches"Today my little man Beau turns 13. Have the best day because you deserve it," the proud dad wrote.

Louise Redknapp let her hair down in Liverpool over the weekend to celebrate turning 47. The former Eternal star was joined by her 9 to 5 co-stars as the gang also partied the night away to mark the end of the Liverpool leg of the musical tour.

Louise Redknapp has shared a series of happy snaps on her social media after enjoying a night out to celebrate her 47th birthday.The former Eternals member, who previously explained why she kept her ex Jamie's surname, took to her Instagram stories to show some of the highlights of her weekend with her 9 to 5 musical cast mates to her 723,000 followers. Spending a fun evening at the Red Door in Liverpool, where the tour of the musical stopped off to perform at last week, Louise smiled alongside co-star Alex Bartles.

LOUISE Redknapp kept her head down as she headed home after a night out in Liverpool on Saturday night.  The mum-of-two was spotted looking downbeat in the back seat of a car as she kept a very low profile after a night out in the city. It comes after her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp tied the knot with Swedish model Frida Andersson last month.  The Sky Sports pundit exchanged vows with Frida, who is pregnant with their first child together, in an intimate ceremony at Chelsea Registry Office on Monday, October 18.

English singer Louise Redknapp is celebrating 47 years around the sun and she marked the occasion with a rare family snap.

Louise Redknapp has shared a rare photo of herself with sons Charley, 17, and Beau, 12, as she celebrated her 47th birthday.The singer wore a vibrant green top as she sat smiling between her two boys in a restaurant in a photo posted by eldest son Charley.The image was captioned: "Happy birthday mum I love you" alongside a heart emoji. Louise shares her two sons with ex Jamie Redknapp, who she married in 1998.The couple separated after 19 years together and finalised their divorce in 2018.

Louise Redknapp is a doting mum to two sons, Charley, 17, and Beau, 12, and they clearly share a strong bond as Charley had some lovely words for his mum on Thursday.DISCOVER: Louise Redknapp's PT Bradley Simmonds unveils the ultimate workoutThe star was celebrating her 47th birthday, and her eldest son took to his Instagram Stories to pay tribute to his mum. The teen shared a photo of the family-of-three at a restaurant, with Louise lovingly looking at her son.

I'm A Celebrity stars. Louise's odds were slashed from 28/1 to 6/4 as punters think she could finally be set for a stint on the popular ITV show.

Louise Redknapp, popstar, mum and businesswoman has been in the headlines recently by proxy - mainly due to her ex-husband Jamie Redknapp remarrying and announcing he is expecting a baby with his wife.

amid Jamie's new marriage. Frida Andersson wed Jamie last week in a low key ceremony, and has now changed her surname to Redknapp.

Louise Redknapp was said to be shocked by Jamie Redknapp's seemingly sudden wedding to his new wife Frida Andersson, who is expecting their first child.

Liverpool FC captain in a ceremony at Chelsea Registry Office last month. The couple are expecting their first child together - and Frida has now shared pictures from the newlyweds' special day. READ MORE : Louise Redknapp's distress after 'finding out about Jamie's wedding from sons' The pregnant star has also updated her surname on Instagram to "Redknapp" as she took to the social media platform for the first time since the marriage.

JAMIE Redknapp and wife Frida have been spotted out for the first time since getting married. The 48-year-old footie and Swedish model, 37, took a stroll through Kensington two weeks after their surprise nuptials.

Tottenham Hotspur a “laughing stock” as he fired a warning to incoming manager Antonio Conte.After just 17 games in charge, Spurs sacked boss Nuno Espirito Santo on Monday morning following Saturday’s dismal 3-0 defeat to Manchester United.With Tottenham languishing eighth in the table having lost five of their last seven Premier League matches, the Portuguese manager, who was only appointed this summer, has been axed.Former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is reportedly in London to finalise a deal to become the new Spurs manager.But former Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp has issued a warning to the Italian, whose arrival at the north London club appears imminent.“Right now, Tottenham, on field, are the laughing stock of

It was certainly a whirlwind romance, but when you know you just know.

Instagram on Sunday, Frida shared her first post of their wedding day since becoming Mrs Redknapp.Posting two black and white images of the newly-weds, who began doing in 2019, embracing at the alter where they were surrounded by their friends and family, she wrote the caption: "My best friend. My soulmate.