UK passport delays could cost £1.1billion in cancelled trips this summer

Deborah James received a Damehood, with Prince William paying a visit to the British TV host’s home to present her with the distinguished honour in person.

A human-sized dog bed has been created for any jealous human pet owners who have ever looked over at their cosy pets with envy.

Bleeding out from a stab wound on the backseat of her own car, a kidnapped mother felt certain that she would never see her children again.

Tom Parker of British-Irish boy band The Wanted lost his battle with brain cancer in March, just 33 when he died.

Goldie Hawn proved what an amazing grandparent she is on Friday with a heartwarming video alongside two of her grandchildren. The much-loved actress delighted fans with a clip for her charity MindUp from her stunning home in LA.MORE: Goldie Hawn's ex-husband Bill Hudson makes rare social media appearanceGoldie was joined by Kate Hudson's daughter, Rani, and her son, Oliver's little girl, Rio, as they played with slime in her palatial back yard. WATCH: Goldie Hawn's grandchildren - all the details The star could be seen stretching and rolling the colorful creation as she joked about it being a "brain".She animatedly chatted to the sweet pair who looked right at home with their beloved grandmother. MORE: Goldie Hawn 'thrilled' as she updates fans on wonderful newsMORE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's unusual punishment to Oliver Hudson revealedThe threesome appeared to be in the back yard of Goldie's sun-soaked home with beautiful flowers and greenery behind them.A post shared by Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn)Goldie played with slime with her grandchildrenGoldie captioned the post: "The most fun day with my darling granddaughters Rio and Rani playing with our new @mindup slime. Thank you @sloomooinstitute for creating this special 'Slime for your Mind' in honor of #MindUP and #mentalhealthawarenessmonth and for giving 50% of the proceeds to MindUP to bring more mental fitness to children and educators around the world.

Seth Meyers is opening up about his 8-month-old daughter Adelaide!

MAURA Higgins sent fans wild as she posed in a barely there bikini during a tropical getaway. The Love Island star, 31, posted a series of steamy snaps to Instagram showing her in the black two piece with gold link detailing.

EASTENDERS legend Martine McCutcheon looked slimmer than ever as she run in her 46th birthday. The actress looked gorgeous on an afternoon stroll in fitted shiny trousers as she reflected on everything she was grateful for.

DANI Dyer has shared a sweet snap cuddled up to boyfriend Jarrod Bowen after inadvertently teasing the pair's engagement. The former Love Island star, 25, looked blissfully happy as she cuddled up to the West Ham ace, also 25, in a matching grey tracksuit.

GERI Horner has shared an adorable set of snaps to celebrate her daughter turning sweet 16. The Spice Girl, 49, took to her Instagram grid to upload images showing Bluebell spanning a variety of ages.

Celebrating love! As Hannah Berner and Des Bishop tied the knot, they were joined by all sorts of Bravolebrities — including several of Stassi Schroeder’s former Vanderpump Rules costars who missed her ceremony.

“After your first, life is never the same,” is the tagline from “First Love,” the new film from A.J. Edwards, who worked closely with acclaimed director Terrence Malick throughout the last several years.

wedding dresses are all the rage this year.Last month, models paraded down the catwalk in see-through gowns at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week – and it seems the saucy craze isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.A frock by Rude De Seine has been causing quite the stir.The floor-length lace Avril gown, which retails for £3,150, is so sheer that you need to wear a slip underneath it.If you don’t, you’d risk making wedding guests blush by flashing your undies.People have been reacting to the statement dress on Instagram page @weddingsunion, which posted a picture of a model trying the nude look.Some believe the wedding dress would be more appropriate to wear in the bedroom than walking down the aisle.One commenter said: “The top is gorgeous but the crack is too romantic for my taste.”Another wrote: “I would love it if it had a beige underlay. Looks like it was a full moon on their wedding day.”A third remarked: “More suitable for the bedroom, not out in public.

Bedbible's sexperts have shared their top tips to get the most from your self-pleasure.Talking about masturbation, the brand told us that it has been "stigmatised for way too long" and that it needs to be talked about more.They commented: "Not only is masturbation healthy, but it also feels fantastic and comes with a whole host of amazing benefits."One tip given to make the most of your me-time was igniting your senses.The brand said: "Making the most of all of our senses is like a feast for the brain."It also puts you into a state of high alert, meaning you perceive each sensation more intensely."Give yourself a sensory smorgasbord by incorporating sights, sounds, smells, different tactile sensations, and tastes into your solo play."Slowing down was also a big recommendation, as when you rush you "miss out on a whole lot of pleasure", according to the brand."When you slow down, you get to enjoy more of the good stuff, and you might even find that the extra arousal gives your orgasm a little more oomph," they said.Trying a next sex toy is also recommended as they help "bring your fantasies to life" and deep breathing can also enhance an orgasm, say Bedbile, as it gets oxygen pumping around the body and helps you connect to your body.Engaging your mind is also a big orgasm-booster, says the company.It commented: "Arousal is a combination of physical and mental arousal, so it's important to make sure your mind is getting the stimulation it needs!"There are plenty of ways to get your thoughts racing."As well as the good old-fashioned imagination, there are now loads of great options for ethical, feminist porn, audio erotica, and erotic literature."It's also a great way to explore any kinks and fantasies you've been thinking

Russia would lose the war with Ukraine by the end of this year. In the most upbeat assessment from any Ukrainian official since the war began, Major General Kyrylo Budanov has said that he believes a turning point in the conflict will be coming this summer.The 36-year-old spy chief added that plans will eventually see Putin ousted from office as well.

Liverpool youngster Joao Teixeira threw up during one of Jurgen Klopp's first training sessions.The German manager is well-known for his relentless pressing and certainly works his players hard in training. The Reds are now reaping the rewards of years of hard work, fighting to pick up all four trophies at the business end of the season.However, it hasn't been an easy ride for the Liverpool players, with one youngster feeling the intensity early on.

Danniella Westbrook fans have been left concerned after the former EastEnders actress revealed that she is 'bed bound' from a blood infection.The actress and mum of two, 46, who played Sam Mitchell in the BBC soap, shared the news on her Twitter account, saying that she was too ill to leave the house after developing the infection.The post read: "Another beautiful day missed in bed sick with this blood infection."Fans took to social media to share their concerns and to send their best wishes to the star, with one saying: "Feel better soon hun sending hugs xxx"A second commented: "I'm sorry to hear you are not well I hope you are feeling much better very soon, sending all my best wishes to you."Former EastEnders actor John Patridge, who played Christina Clarke in the soap, also said: "Oh honey...feel better x"Danniella Westbrook recently underwent facial reconstructive surgery, and it is reported that she needs five operations in total to correct her 'collapsing' face, due to a previous drug addiction and osteoporosis.The actress has previously said that she needs the surgery to "survive" and that it isn’t for "vanity" but purely for health reasons after her septum had collapsed.She was previously rushed to intensive care just before Christmas after a cold left her unable to breathe as a result of built up fluid, and after speaking to doctors at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool, she was offered the facial reconstructive surgery.Before her most recent social media post, the actress had recently wowed fans on social media, after showing off glam snaps where she was wearing a black dress and Burberry scarf, in a nod to her love of the brand.In a now-infamous snap from over 20 years ago, she was dressed head-to-toe in Burberry,

Anyone who holds a British passport is being advised to check if they need to renew and to do so as soon as possible.

£1billion in cancelled trips this summer.Thousands of Brits will be forced to abandon dream holidays abroad because of huge delays in their travel documents arriving.Fraught passengers are playing Russian roulette with getaways and have just a 50% probability of a “successful and timely” passport renewal process, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.Home Office minister Kevin Foster warned holidaymakers to submit passport applications as soon as possible.He said: “We’d advise people this is a virtually unprecedented surge in demand.”But the chaos means the UK economy will rake in millions. VisitBritain research showed 21million adults are planning an overnight UK-based trip between July and September, which amounts to a £5.7billion spending boost.And campsite bookings are up 40% on last year, camping website Pitchup.com said.The firm’s founder Dan Yates said: “With the cost-of-living crisis and the environmental crisis weighing on people’s minds, domestic camping and glamping provides a cheaper and lower impact option.”The number of valid UK passports fell by over 2.5 million in the first two years of the pandemic.The Passport Office is advising travellers to apply at least 10 weeks in advance.

Maya Hawke has joined the cast of Bradley Cooper's Leonard Bernstein biopic Maestro.The 23-year-old star boarded the movie that will tell the story of the conductor and composer behind works such as West Side Story.Bradley is playing the lead role in the movie with Carey Mulligan and Matt Bomer also attached to star in the Netflix project. Hawke will play Bernstein's daughter Jamie.

Maya Hawke is the latest star to join the cast of Maestro!