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Chaka Khan has said she “will not do another tour” because “I got this rich-ass life.”Khan said in an interview with Rolling Stone that she wasn’t planning on completely retiring from performing live, but intends on stopping touring.Elaborating on her decision, Khan said she now had more going on in her life than just music. “Some people, that’s all they have, you know? I got this rich-ass life. I’ve got great-grandchildren I want to get to know better.

TV presenter Jenny Powell braved the freezing sea on Boxing Day as she took on the challenge of cold water swimming in Cheshire.The 55 year old star stripped down to a simple blue swimming costume - complete with pink star on the bum - as she showed off her age-defying figure and took on the surprising cold water swimming challenge.Taking to Instagram to document her dip into the less than balmy waters, Jenny shared a video of the exact moment she took the plunge and even captioned the clip: “Cold water swimming today after yoga ! A refreshing start to Boxing Day? You tried it yet?” In the video, Jenny could be seen walking into the water where she exclaimed: “Freezing!” While a second voice warned her to be aware of her footing and to be careful with her knee, Joined by two friends for the refreshing dip, the outing was far from Jenny’s first foray into cold water swimming as she previously opened up about her love of the pastime earlier this year.The star was originally inspired to try cold-water swimming by her fiancé Martin Lowe, 48 after he incorporated it into his own strongman training routine to stay in shape. Reflecting on the process back in November, Jenny wrote: “I’m hooked ..

House prices are gradually coming down across the country, which is great news for buyers - especially those looking to get on the property ladder for the first time in 2024. The average cost of a home across the UK fell by an average of £3,000 in the last year, new data from the Land Registry has revealed.

If your wallet is feeling a little light following Christmas, then switching your bank account could be a simple and easy way to get your hands on some extra cash.

that winter calls for, you’ve no doubt found yourself navigating the particular follicular challenges that cold weather brings in recent weeks. Whether you’re grappling with excessive frizz or strands that feel like straw, help is at hand with these expert tips.You might think of frizz as being as a summer problem, but cold weather actually present just as much of a challenge.

Oldham teenager Alex Batty said he 'loved the cold weather and rain' during his first Christmas back in England.

That time of year has finally come again - it's Christmas Eve, meaning there's just one more sleep until the big day.

Two inmates have died within a week at a women's prison. They were both serving sentences at HMP Styal in Cheshire. The Manchester Evening News understands the incidents were unrelated.

A family in Wisconsin is beyond devastated after four siblings were killed in a car accident last weekend. Worse, the other car’s driver should never have been on the road that night.

Anitta is having some fun in Aspen on her winter getaway with some pals!

Madonna is looking on the bright side after going through a scary medical emergency!

With all the festivities it’s easy to get lost in trying to find the perfect party outfit. However, Christmas is also a time for resetting and relaxing, and comfy clothes are essential for this period. So if you’re looking for effortless pieces that still look stylish, M&S is the place to go.The retailer has just launched a pair of elasticated, drawstring trousers for £35 here to help you really nail that chic athleisure look.

A man has suddenly died in a flat in South Queensferry where four ambulances were sent to the scene.

A Hotel and Spa in Cheshire has been awarded the AA Best UK Spa Award.

A jailbird mum from north Manchester with a 16-year history of attacking police officers, shopkeepers, nurses and care workers has walked free from court for assaulting two prison officers.

Filmmaker Stephan Komandarev, whose credits include two previous Bulgarian Oscar entries including the shortlisted The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around the Corner, wrapped a movie trilogy about the social ills of post-communist society with Blaga’s Lessons, about the harrowing journey of a retired teacher through the dangerous world of phone scams.

Defrosting your car windscreen can be a real pain, especially when you're in a rush to get the kids to school or make it to work on time. But there's a quick and easy way to do it - and it's even got the seal of approval from NASA engineers! When the weather gets chilly, it's likely you'll wake up to find your car covered in frost. We all know that pouring hot water over the windscreen isn't the solution, but what is? Experts at Eden Tyres and Servicing have shared a handy tip from a NASA engineer that could save you precious time in the morning, as reported by The Mirror.

Following their work together on David O. Russell’s 2013 Best Picture-nominated crime comedy American Hustle, Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale are in talks to reteam on Best of Enemies, a new film based on the book Best of Enemies: The Last Great Spy Story of the Cold War by Eric Dezenhall and Gus Russo.

A red M&S coat that makes shoppers 'feel like a million dollars' is back in stock. Christmas is here, and everyone's wearing red, from lipstick to ankle boots, satin or velvet dresses (hello, Christmas parties), and even coats, just like pop star Taylor Swift. On Sunday, the hitmaker stepped out in a long red boucle coat in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to support her Kansas Chiefs footballer beau, Travis Kelce.

Cold Weather Payments are to be made to people living in more areas across the UK due to the current freezing weather.