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It's 2021, But Women Runners Still Experience Regular Sexual Harassment
One in four women are subjected to regular sexual harassment when they go running, while 60% have suffered physical or verbal abuse at some point during a run. That’s according to a survey of more...
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How To Make Gluten-Free Pizza Dough And A Fluffy Herb Focaccia
Dubbed the Queen of gluten-free baking by Nigella Lawson herself, Becky Excell is on a mission to prove anything can be made sans gluten if you put your mind to it – and without compromising on taste....
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Steve McQueen To Follow Success Of Small Axe With Uprising, Another Film...
Steve McQueen is to follow his hugely successful Small Axe series with a new project for the BBC. Last year, the Oscar-winning director and producer helmed five films for BBC One, focussing on the...
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Tom Cruise Hands Back His Golden Globes In Protest Over Lack Of Diversity
Tom Cruise has returned his three Golden Globes as he joined a growing wave of outrage against the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The Hollywood star – who won awards for Born On The Fourth Of...
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Little Mix Fans Are Loving Leigh-Anne Pinnock And Perrie Edwards' Joint Baby...
Little Mix singers Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards have posed for their first photo together since announcing they were both pregnant. Leigh-Anne was the first of the two to reveal she was...
View ArticleFBI Releases File On Suspicions Raised About Kurt Cobain's Death
The FBI quietly released its file on Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain last month on the requests for an investigation into his suicide at the age of 27. The 10-page file, now available online in the FBI’s...
View ArticleFootballfish From The Deep Washes Up, And It's Really Freaky
This football isn’t for playing. A beach visitor made the exceedingly rare find of a Pacific footballfish that had washed up on shore at Crystal Cove State Park in Orange County, California, on...
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The Pros And Cons Of Having A Baby At The Same Time As Your Friend
Little Mix is about to get even littler, as bandmates Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards have announced they’re both pregnant. The group’s manager, Sam Cox, who is also pregnant, posted a picture...
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Restaurants To Be Forced To Put Calorie Counts On Menus, Government Announces
Restaurants, cafes and pubs will be forced to put calorie counts for the food they serve on menus under government plans revealed in the Queen’s Speech. The new laws will make it compulsory for...
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The Key Points From The Queen’s Speech 2021
Boris Johnson has unveiled his legislative agenda for the new parliamentary session, as the country emerges from a year of coronavirus lockdowns. Here are some of the more eye-catching parts of...
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Leigh-Anne Pinnock Speaks Out After Being Mistaken For Little Mix Bandmate On...
Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock has spoken out after being mistakenly referred to as bandmate Jade Thirlwall on the cover of the Metro newspaper. Tuesday’s edition of the paper featured a story...
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Christopher Eccleston Says It's Time For Doctor Who To Stop Being Such A...
Former Doctor Who star Christopher Eccleston has called for change behind the scenes of the hit sci-fi series, which he has branded a “bit of a boys’ club”. Christopher played the Ninth Doctor when...
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'It's Beyond A Joke': Dancing Is Still Off The Cards At Weddings
Dancing is still off the cards at weddings in England after May 17, the cabinet office has confirmed to HuffPost UK – and people are furious. As couples and wedding suppliers anxiously await the...
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5 Things Missing From Boris Johnson's Queen's Speech
Boris Johnson has set out his programme for government in the latest Queen’s Speech. Plans for force people to produce ID to vote and new legislation to rip up planning regulations are being met with...
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Boris Johnson Signals Public Inquiry Into Covid Pandemic In Next Year
Boris Johnson has signalled that a public inquiry into how his government’s handled the Covid will get underway within a year. Speaking to MPs, the prime minister committed to an inquiry “within this...
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David Cameron’s Most Cringeworthy Greensill Lobbying Texts Laid Bare
David Cameron’s intense lobbying for collapsed finance firm Greensill Capital has been laid bare in 45 emails, texts and WhatsApp messages to ministers and officials. The Commons Treasury Committee...
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Brit Awards 2021 Red Carpet: See All The Looks From The Stars At This Year's...
It’s been an unusual awards season that has seen many ceremonies pivot to virtual or go ahead with Covid protocols, but Tuesday night saw the stage set for a much more familiar Brit Awards. British...
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Government 'Failing Homeless' As Vagrancy Act Repeal Excluded From Queen's...
Campaigners have expressed frustration after the government excluded the repeal of the 19th century Vagrancy Act from the Queen’s Speech – despite saying this year it should be “consigned to history”....
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Little Mix Rock The Brit Awards 2021 Red Carpet Following Leigh-Anne And...
With the release of their first single as a trio and two pregnancy announcements, it’s been a big few weeks for Little Mix. And the trio were out in force at the Brit Awards on Tuesday night, as they...
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Fire Crews Warn TikTok Teens – Stop Getting Stuck In Toddler Swings
London Fire Brigade has urged teenagers hoping for TikTok notoriety to stop using swings designed for toddlers after a surge in rescues in recent months. The service says it has been called to 21...
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Little Mix Mark History-Making Brit Awards Win With Powerful Speech On Music...
Little Mix have made Brit Awards history after picking up the Best British Group award. It is the first time the prize has ever been awarded to an all-female band in the ceremony’s 41-year history....
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The Brit Awards' Line Of Duty Sketch Featured AC-12's Most Fearsome Character...
Forget Tommy Hunter, forget DCS Patricia Carmichael, there’s a new Line Of Duty who is more fearsome than them all – Jackie Weaver. AC-12′s DI Steve Arnott and DI Kate Fleming came face to face with...
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Keir Starmer’s Commons Aide Carolyn Harris Quits Amid Briefing Row
Keir Starmer’s parliamentary aide has quit amid claims that she spread groundless rumours about fellow MPs’ private lives. Carolyn Harris resigned from her post of parliamentary private secretary...
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Dua Lipa Calls On Boris Johnson To Give NHS Staff Pay Rise During Brit Awards...
Dua Lipa called on Boris Johnson to give NHS staff a pay rise at Tuesday night’s Brit Awards. The singer picked up the prize for Best British Solo Female at the ceremony, where she used her...
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Boy, 9, Dies After Being Struck By Lightning On Blackpool Playing Field
A nine-year-old boy has died after apparently being struck by lightning on a football field in Blackpool, police have said. Officers from Blackpool police were called shortly after 5pm on Tuesday to...
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Dua Lipa Leads Brit Awards 2021 Winners – Here's The Full List
Dua Lipa has emerged as the big winner at this year’s Brit Awards. The Don’t Start Now singer took home two prizes at Tuesday night’s ceremony, which went ahead with a live audience as part of the...
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Headie One Calls Out Government Over Free School Meals Saga During Brit...
Rapper Headie One took down the government over the free school meals saga during his Brit Awards performance on Tuesday. The musician took to the stage at London’s O2 Arena alongside AJ Tracey and...
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Is Boris Johnson's Thin Queen's Speech A Hint Of An Early Election?
You’re reading The Waugh Zone, our daily politics briefing. Sign up now to get it by email in the evening. It stretched to more than 1,000 words, contained 25 new bills and will take up nearly a week...
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Brit Awards 2021: Jack Whitehall Takes Aim At Piers Morgan And Laurence Fox –...
Jack Whitehall was back at the helm of the Brit Awards for the fourth time on Tuesday night, and was on typically hilarious form. The comedian, who has become famed for his no-holds barred style of...
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Jaffa Jonuts Are Here, But Are They Cakes Or Doughnuts?
Is a Jaffa Cake a biscuit or a cake? It’s a conundrum we’re not sure will ever get solved (it’s a biscuit cake, okay?!). And now there’s a new one to ponder: is a Jaffa Jonut a doughnut or a cake? Let...
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Brit Awards 2021: The 21 Must-See Moments From The Ceremony And Red Carpet
For the first evening in a very long time, we were able to remember what life was like before Covid, as the Brit Awards transported us back to a pre-pandemic world. The 2021 ceremony was able to go...
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The 10 Most Popular Hair Styles Of 2021, From Curtains To Mullets
The past year has been a pretty weird time for our hair – we cut it ourselves, or desperately tried hacks to cover up its lack of maintenance, as hairdressers were closed for months on end. But now...
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Do You Have FODO? How To Tackle Your Fear Of Dining Out
If you’re feeling a little on edge about the prospect of dining out come May 17, you’re not alone. Earlier in 2021, a survey by Lifesum of more than 10,000 people revealed two in five (40%) felt...
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7 Ways To Undo The Brain Fog You're Feeling Because Of The Pandemic
Feeling loopy? The coronavirus pandemic has continued to disrupt our lives and it has taken a toll on us — emotionally, mentally and physically. A year of being isolated at home has made people more...
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A Scarborough B&B Has Been Rated Top In The World, No Joke
There’s never been a better time for a staycation, now that a Scarborough B&B has been named the best in the world. We’re not joking. In fact, five of the world’s 15 top rated B&Bs are in the...
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Lewis Capaldi's Uncensored Brits Speech – Here's What He Actually Said
True to form, Lewis Capaldi’s speech at last night’s Brit Awards was a little too sweary for ITV and ended up being heavily censored, leaving many viewers wondering what it was he’d actually said...
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Jesy Nelson Shows The Love For Former Little Mix Bandmates After Their...
Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has shown her support for her former bandmates after they took home Best British Group at this year’s Brit Awards. Tuesday night’s live show saw the group making history...
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Sheridan Smith Had An Absolute Ball On The Brit Awards Red Carpet And We Love...
This year’s Brit Awards featured red carpet appearances from A-list stars like Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Dua Lipa and Little Mix – all of whom also took home awards on the night. Still, we have to...
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Dua Lipa's Brit Awards Speech About NHS Workers' Pay Sparks Government Response
Dua Lipa’s call for NHS workers to be given a pay rise at this year’s Brit Awards has been addressed by cabinet minister George Eustice. After being awarded Best British Female during Tuesday night’s...
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The BMI System For Diabetes Is Failing People Of Colour
Researchers are calling for changes to the BMI system to ensure people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are at risk of type 2 diabetes, do not “slip through the net”. The study,...
View Article26 Relatable Tweets About Mascara Fails
Mascara is a makeup essential for many ― it’s basically a sport to try to find the best brand that works for you ― but it can also be a clumpy, runny mess. Whether you can’t help but cry and ruin your...
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Jackie Weaver May Have Just Outed Herself As The Brits' Biggest Diva With...
Jackie Weaver was responsible for one of the most memorable moments from this year’s Brit Awards, but it turns out she might have been the event’s biggest diva, too. The Handforth Parish Council...
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Norman Lloyd, Hollywood Veteran Who Died Aged 106, Remembered In Tributes
Tributes have been paid to veteran Hollywood actor Norman Lloyd following his death at the age of 106. During his 90-year career in the entertainment industry, Norman made appearances in a number of...
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Matt Damon Is Rooting For Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez Reunion: 'That Would Be...
Much like the rest of us, hoping and praying that Bennifer 2.0 is back in action, Matt Damon says he thinks the couple potentially rekindling “would be awesome.” The actor chatted with Today show...
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Denise Van Outen Reveals How Lockdown Helped Heal Johnny Vaughan Rift
Denise Van Outen has opened up about how lockdown helped heal her rift with former Big Breakfast co-presenter Johnny Vaughan. The pair have been back in contact in recent months after first falling...
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Boris Johnson Confirms Full Statutory Inquiry Into Covid Pandemic
Boris Johnson has confirmed there will be a full statutory inquiry into the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Speaking in the Commons on Wednesday, the prime minister said it would...
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Seth Rogen Reveals His First Attempt At Meeting Beyoncé Ended In Embarrassment
Seth Rogen has revealed he was left red-faced (not to mention wet-suited) after his first attempt to meet Beyoncé. The Knocked Up star has told of how he tried to speak to the Crazy In Love singer at...
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No.10 Admits Whitehall Has Conducted Secret 'Lessons Learned' Review On Covid
The government has conducted a secret “lessons learned” review on the Covid pandemic but is refusing to publish it, Downing Street has admitted. Whitehall civil servants in the Department of Health...
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People Aged 38 To 39 Can 'Book Covid Vaccines From Thursday'
People aged 38 to 39 in England will be able to book Covid-19 vaccinations from Thursday morning, according to PA Media. NHS sources told the PA news agency that the vaccine rollout will continue to...
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Boris Johnson Says He 'Intends' To Lift Work From Home Order On June 21
Boris Johnson has said he intends to lift the work from home order on June 21. Under England’s coronavirus lockdown, people have been told to work from home unless they are unable to do so in order to...
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