Renée Zellweger and her love Ant Anstead are prepared for the next stage of their relationship.
25.03.2023 - 14:59 / ok.co.uk
If life has got you feeling a little bit frazzled, then booking a UK staycation to a country retreat could give you the space to recuperate and reset. OK! writers have tested out some of the best in the UK, to discover if they really are the antidote to fast-paced modern life.
Olive, Unplugged, East Sussex Want to disconnect from the distractions of social media and reconnect with nature? We did just that at an off-grid Scandi-chic cabin nestled in a small forest near the village of Robertsbridge, East Sussex. During a three-day digital detox, we swapped our modern tech for old-school alternatives, including a map and compass (to explore the gorgeous surroundings), an ancient but fully functional Nokia phone (to book taxis or contact the host) and an instant camera.
Olive, as our solar-powered cabin was called, featured a queen-size bed from which we could gaze out at the surrounding greenery, along with a wood burner, small fridge and gas hob and, in the compact bathroom, a compost toilet and a hot shower. Brushing up on our orienteering skills, we explored the local forest, watched curiously by deer, rabbits and pheasants, before spying the resident horses and pigs.
At times it felt strange to be without our smartphones, but we very quickly eased into a slower, more meaningful, pace. While cosying up by the wood burner with a glass of red and, later, roasting marshmallows over the outdoor firepit, we didn’t once hanker for a Netfiix hit.
All stays here are for three days, because “72 hours is the optimum time for your mind and body to switch off and reset” say the folk at Unplugged Rest, who have several other cabins – all dog-friendly, unlike Olive – dotted across the Home Counties. We particularly enjoyed being just
.Renée Zellweger and her love Ant Anstead are prepared for the next stage of their relationship.
After YouTuber KSI came under fire following his recent racism scandal, our columnist Judi Love has said the star, 29, "should have known better". In her exclusive OK! column, Judi, 42, says: "KSI is aware of the offence he’s caused and has apologised, but he should have known better. We all make mistakes – it’s learning from them that makes a difference." Here, Judi also talks about her Easter weekend and one of her dreams recently coming true.
Love Island star Shaughna Philips has welcomed her first child and shared her joy at becoming a mum on Instagram. The 28 year old star, who was induced on Sunday, posted two snaps of herself and her baby – revealing she's had a little girl and sharing her sweet name. She wrote in the caption: "My darling Lucia, I wish I had you sooner so I could love you longer." Shaughna added details about her little one's arrival, as she wrote: "04/04/2.
Scots Love Island star Paige Turley has completed London's half marathon after a gruelling few months of training for the event.
Following the sad news of the passing of British entertaining icon Paul O' Grady, fellow comedian and OK! columnist Judi Love wishes her condolences to his family. Writing in her weekly column, a "heartbroken" Judi says his death is a reminder to "embrace every moment". Here, she also reveals why she can't wait for life on the road, gives a glimpse into her latest Loose Women party, discusses the recent school shooting in Nashville and congratulates her Loose Men co-stars on the recent RTS win.
Lukas Gage is in love with Chris Appleton! During a recent appearance on the “Today” show, the 27-year-old actor gushed about his boyfriend.
Lukas Gage is in love with Chris Appleton! During a recent appearance on the show, the 27-year-old actor gushed about his boyfriend.«I think this mane needed to be tamed,» Gage quipped with a laugh. «I also needed to be tamed.»On a more serious note, Gage said, «I feel very happy, very lucky and very much in love.»The gushing didn't stop there. When the show flashed a pic of Gage and the 39-year-old hairstylist on the screen, Gage lovingly called his boyfriend «a good-looking man.»«Something about being in London.
More love and more drama! 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise is returning for its third season with five new couples and one returning duo who are navigating the ups and downs of their complicated romances.
Grandson has confirmed details of his second album ‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ and shared new single ‘Drones’ – check it out below.‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ is the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Death Of An Optimist’ and is due for release May 5 via the legendary Fueled By Ramen.“I’m painting the intimate portrait of myself I know how – covering themes of self harm, family trauma, the hidden side of life on the road, and so much more,” grandson said about the record.“This is the album that 16 year old me needed,” he continued. “This is the album I was scared to write and the album fans of mine deserve to hear. Above all, this is the album where I face a big question: can I handle the changes life throws at me, and if this all that there is to life, can it be enough to be happy?”The announcement comes alongside aggy new single ‘Drones’.“’Drones’ is a twisting, spiralling journey through the lies we tell ourselves to get through the day when the hard truth may bury us,” Grandson explained.“I wanted to pay homage to bands like Tool and System Of A Down [who are] known for unpredictable time signatures but bring 808s and hip hop into it.”‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ tracklist: 1. ‘Two Along Their Way’ 2. ‘Eulogy’ 3. ‘Something To Hide’ 4.’’Drones’ 5. ‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ 6.’Half My Heart’ 7. ‘When the Bomb Goes’ 8. ‘Enough’ 9. ‘Murderer’ 10. ‘I Will Be Here When You’re Ready To Wake Up’ (ft. Wafia) 11. ‘Heather’ 12 ‘Stuck Here With Me’A post shared by grandson (@grandson)Grandson will be supporting the release of ‘I Love You, I’m Trying’ with a UK headline tour.
Love Island star Paige Turley has candidly opened up about her friend’s suicide. Paige’s friend Jamie took his own life in December 2022 when he was just 20 years old. His sudden passing shocked both Paige, 25, and the community of West Lothian, Scotland – where the reality TV star’s from.
Strictly stars Kai Widdrington and Nadiya Bychkova fell in love behind the scenes, but since confirming their relationship, they haven't been shy about expressing their feelings for each other.In fact, in a new interview, Kai opened up about his hope that he and his girlfriend will have a family. Speaking to Yours magazine, the professional dancer said: "Would I like a family of my own one day? Of course".He went on: "I'd love to be a father.
They had somewhat of a tumultuous journey on Love Island UK season 9, so fans are eager to know if Lana and Ron are still together after being runners-up to winners Kai and Sanam.
They were the King and Queen of the villa and fans of Love Island UK season 9 are eager to know if Kai and Sanam are still together after winning £50,000 (around $61,000) for being the most genuine couple of the season.
Cut-out dresses are a huge trend at the moment, and if there’s one thing the Love Island girls do well, it’s give us some serious inspo on how to wear trends. On Sunday night, Jessie Wynter headed to the Love Island reunion in a very daring black cut-out dress that showed off her figure as she posed for photos with Will Young, who she coupled up with on the show.
Love Island stars Tom Clare and Samie Elishi have been getting to know each other outside of villa life - with one of their first stops being Tom’s football club.The star, 23, got special permission to temporarily leave his club Macclesfield FC, where he plays as a forward, mid-season in order to enter the South African villa.Two months later, Tom is now back on his home pitch, this time with his new love Samie, 23, by his side, as the couple test their relationship outside the confines of the ITV reality show.The pair took to Instagram to share photos and videos of their day as they sat in the stands and watched a training session. Tom took Samie on a tour of the grounds and they later posed for a sweet photo together, with Samie saying how much she’d loved seeing her beau at his day job.
Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter looked loved-up as they strolled the streets of London following their return from the villa. The TikTok farmer, 23, and the former Love Island Australia contestant, 26, narrowly missed out on a place in the ITV series final and landed back in the UK earlier this week, with Jessie already taking a trip to Will’s farm since their arrival. The couple were seen taking on some post-show promo commitments in central London on Thursday (14 March) as they explore their relationship for the first time outside of the villa.
Love Island's Jessie Wynter recently enjoyed her "first ever" trip to Tesco after jetting to the UK with boyfriend Will Young. Jessie, 26, who found fame on Love Island Australia before appearing on the UK version, lives in Sydney, Australia but opted to jet to London with Will, 22, when Love Island finished.
It looks like Love Island's Jessie Wynter already boasts some celebrity pals, with her secret friendship with Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell recently being unveiled. Jessie, 26, recently jetted to the UK with beau Will Young, 22, following the end of the ITV2 dating show, and after sharing an update with fans online, her pal Dianne, 33, reached out to her on Instagram. It's unknown whether the pair have known each other for long, but it could be that they formed a friendship due to both living in Australia.
Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter may have just missed out on a place in the final, but their romance has continued to blossom as they shared a kiss at Will's family farm. The pair landed back in the UK alongside fellow axed islanders Casey O’Gorman and Rosie Seabrook earlier today, before they headed straight to Will's farm, with a brief pit stop for a sweet photo outside Buckingham Palace in London. Sharing a trio of snaps to their Instagram pages, Will and Jessie wrote: "To the Villa, to London, to the FARM.
If you fancy your chances at becoming one half of the next Love Island winning couple like Kai and Sanam, you're in luck, as ITV bosses are already searching for sexy singletons to take part in the 2023 summer series. Despite the winter series finale only airing on Monday night, the search has begun for 2023 Islanders with applications officially open, and if you've always wondered what life is like in the famous villa then maybe it could be your time to shine on the ITV2 dating show.Those hoping to land a spot on the show simply have to fill out an application form with numerous details about themselves, and there's only a handful of eligibility requirements.