Toy Story and Batman among top Halloween costume ideas for kids

a side extension, making use of a wasted strip of land, can be a relatively straightforward way to add much-needed room to breathe. A typical side return infill might only add seven square metres of floor space, but it dramatically opens up the back of the house and maximises the light and space within.

An East Kilbride technology firm has picked up a prestigious award for its innovative plumbing system.

her way — dropped a couple of bombshells Thursday while promoting her new Paramount+ concert special, “Madame X,” on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”When chatty Fallon, 47, asked her about reports she turned down the legendary Vegas stripper flop “Showgirls” — she expressed no regrets about giving a thumbs down to the most critically lambasted flick of 1995, which is now an undisputed cult classic.However, Madonna, 63, does regret not pouring herself into that iconic Latex suit later worn by Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer in Tim Burton’s “Batman Returns” in 1992.“I saw them both, and I regret that I turned down Catwoman.” Quite simply, the part was “fierce,” she admitted.

A farmer has been banned from keeping live stock after allowing his animals to waste away in poor conditions and leaving dead sheep and lambs in a plastic container.

SPICE Girl Mel B has written and recorded two soothing sleep stories for a wellness app. The 46-year-old singer secretly created the bedtime stories in a specially constructed studio at the Dakota hotel in her hometown of Leeds.  The relaxing tales are inspired by Mel's use of meditation to help her remain calm and find inner strength.

Prince Harry has reportedly got the "magic touch" as a new dad to his baby daughter Lilibet. The Duke of Sussex shares the adorable newborn and son Archie, two, with his wife Meghan Markle.

Brexit is squarely to blame for the shortage of workers being felt across the UK and the knock-on effects on supplies, an SNP minister has said.

The Worst Sleepover in the World. But away from her writing accolades, Sophie Dahl is no stranger to the world of beauty. While she began a career in modeling in the 90s and fronted fashion and beauty campaigns for the likes of Versace, Alexander McQueen and Yves Saint Laurent, the 44-year-old learnt her biggest beauty lessons from sources closer to home. "I grew up around women who celebrated the rituals of beauty, both of my grandmothers would have their hair set a couple of times a week and get their nails done at the same time, and they were always immaculate," says Dahl."I love having my hair and nails done, to me these rituals create space, and a feeling of being able to take on whatever life throws at me.

here to receive one of hundreds of thousands of vouchers available.The promotion, in collaboration with VisitBritain is open to players with Lotto tickets bought on or after 1st October 2021, subject to availability.DR ZOE WILLIAMS' TOP TIPS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM A FUN DAY OUT:TOP 10 FUN UK DAYS OUT - ACCORDING TO BRITS:

It's spooky season and if you're running low on the bright green eyeshadow and blood red lippy then don't worry - Revolution Beauty has you covered.

MEGAN Barton Hanson showed off her new hot tub at her "dream home" as she stripped off into a green bikini for a dip. The former Love Island star looked sensational in a sage-green two piece as she relaxed in her tub.

If you haven't heard the words Squid Game, then you have missed out on one of the most successful television series to land on Netflix this year. The South Korean show see's a group of people compete in various children games in order to win a staggering £28m, however, if they don't win they are instantly killed – we know, we were taken aback too.

Nicole Scherzinger has given fans a peek behind the scenes at The Masked Singer US as she shared a sizzling outfit snap of herself backstage.The Pussycat Dolls star shared a series of photos as she filmed the latest series of the hit show, and fans have been really loving her vibrant look.Nicole, 43, looked stunning in a glitzy bra-style top with delicate straps, highlighting her toned abs in her latest upload.She teamed it with a matching green skirt with a slash up to the hip, showing a hint of the same sequins underneath.Never one to shy away from a bold look, Nicole also wore very long coffin-shaped green nails with matching earrings and tiny neon sunglasses.Nicole added neon green cat-eye liner too, as well as a nude glossy lip that

Parents are becoming passionate about sustainability – thanks to their kids, new research reveals.The study of 2,000 mums and dads revealed more than a quarter have been encouraged to recycle more by their children.And the same number have been berated by their kids for leaving the lights on, wasting food or leaving the taps running.Nearly four in ten believe their children know more about the environment than they do, and two-thirds have been corrected on how to care for the planet by them.Kids are also encouraging adults to keep food waste to a minimum, use up their leftovers and even grow their own vegetables at home.The research was carried out by Sainsbury's to mark the return of its popular collectable cards and albums in partnership

The wait is almost over for Tyson Fury to complete his trilogy of fights against Deontay Wilder.

The last time Hearts split the Old Firm, it was achieved against a backdrop of utter chaos.

We’re always hoping for a white Christmas - but it looks like a white Halloween could well be on the cards this year.

Halloween, according to forecasters at the Met Office.

30,000 people here are thought to have been infected with hepatitis C from contaminated transfusions with whole blood, including Body Shop founder Anita Roddick. Both groups of patients are now part of the UK’s Infected Blood Inquiry, which began in 2018.‘There was gross incompetence, negligence and wrongdoing on an unimaginable scale,’ says Richard Warwick, 56, who has both HIV and hepatitis C.

Ray J, 40, is singer, television personality, and actor, and he shares two children, Melody, 3, and Epik, 1, with estranged wife, Princess Love, 36. The two star in Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood and are currently facing more drama by the day as Ray J recently filed for divorce for the third time against Princess — all while battling pneumonia in the hospital.

On the eve of an order from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors that all county employees get vaccinated against Covid-19, Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he would not enforce the rule in his department.