Expert warns of 'hidden dangers' of your kitchen sponge and why it could make you sick

Fiona Bruce is one of the most well-kept faces on the TV. But perhaps less well known is her close connections to her Scottish roots. The BBC Antiques Roadshow host can trace her family back to a small fishing village, Hopeman, in the north east of Scotland and she's previously told the BBC that she's always 'felt Scottish' as a result.

Collecting coins can be worth a lot – especially if you decide to sell your findings.

Trooping the Colour returns to London on Saturday, 15 June, with the Royal Family set to take to the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Flypast. The spectacle will feature 1,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians parading down The Mall and at Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, before the appearance by the royals.This iconic celebration showcases British military pomp and pageantry on a grand scale.

Simon Cowell has opened up about the possibility of One Direction reuniting, and explained why he wishes he had ownership of the band name.The music mogul and talent show judge opened up about the boy band during a recent interview on Stephen Bartlett’s The Diary Of A CEO podcast, where he looked back at his time forming the band on the 2010 series of The X Factor.All five members of the band – Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Liam Payne – auditioned for the show 14 years ago as solo artists and were ultimately put together as a group by Cowell during the series. They then went on to release five Number One albums and become one of the most successful boy bands of all time.“When I was talking to One Direction, I remember saying to them, ‘Our goal is for you to have enough hits that if you ever reform, that you can do stadium tours.

Searching for a new property is an exciting prospect, whether you're buying your first home, moving up the ladder or searching for a place to retire. But amongst all the excitement, it can be easy for house hunters to miss potential warning signs that could result in costly repairs later down the line.

Coronation Street star Andy Whyment was jokingly called out by the soap as he enjoyed a 'brunch date' with his co-star amid a day of filming. Earlier this week, the actor was branded a 'hunk' by his co-star Alan Halsall as they headed out together during a break from the ITV soap's set.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events It’s an early Friday morning in May and comedian Alex Edelman is on a Zoom video call from a Los Angeles hotel. He has a bit of a bed head and says that he had to borrow the socks he is wearing, a detail he shares when I tell him I’m nervous about our interview because he’s a really “smart comic.” “That is so nice but.. I’m not a smart comic.

Strapped for cash? We might just be able to convince you to go looking for coins in old purses or down the back of your sofa.That's because there are rare silvers and coppers out there that a worth a fortune. So how can you find them? Thankfully, @CoinCollectingWizard was on hand to share their advice.They recently discussed the Benjamin Bunny 50p piece, a coin released in 2017 as part of the Beatrix Potter collection.

Brent Lang Executive Editor “Ezra,” the story of a stand-up comic embarking on a road trip with his autistic son, is the kind of movie that Hollywood doesn’t make much anymore. It’s not based on a toy or a comic book; instead it’s a warm-hearted, deeply human story without much in the way of special effects. But the movie, which opened last weekend in the height of summer popcorn season, is exactly what Closer Media, the new film and television company that backed the production, was founded to champion.

Even the most meticulous meal prep can result in a bit of waste, but an expert has shared why these leftovers shouldn't be tossed in the bin.

On Thursday July 4, Britain will get to vote for the first time since 2019 on which party should lead the country.

It’s a Scandal reunion!

, you might know that Jupiter in Gemini can only mean good things to come. The planet began its transition into on May 25, where it will remain for a full year.

You could have a small fortune jangling around in your pocket.

Irish Cream liqueurs are all the rage with the most popular one being Baileys, but there are some others on the market that are better if you find the classic a bit much. Narin Flanders, our team's self proclaimed Baileys expert, decided to put one award-winning Tesco alternative to the test, and was pleasantly surprised.

The mystery behind the iconic spots of Dalmatians is being unravelled by scientists, and the findings might baffle you.

People who get gel manicures are being warned about the potential health risks associated with the beauty treatment - including skin cancer.The warning comes after a recent study revealed that the radiation emitted by ultraviolet (UV) nail polish dryers can cause harm.The research highlights that such radiation can damage DNA and cause mutations in human cells, leading to concerns over an increased risk of cancer. As gel nail polish requires UV light to set, it could heighten your risk of skin cancer due to regular exposure of your hands, cuticles and nails to UV rays.

Not sure that I would equate Tom Holland and Zendaya with the same level of triple-A star firepower as Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor, but the last time I witnessed sheer frenzied pandemonium outside the Duke of York’s Theatre was when Taylor went to see Burton read excerpts from Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood in February 1982.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Alan Cumming isn’t much of a reality TV fan — so as host of Peacock’s “The Traitors,” he enjoys being a bit blind to the baggage that many of the contestants carry to the Scottish Highlands. “When I go to do ‘The Traitors, I have a crash course in reality TV stars, and random people,” he tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast. “I don’t know who many of the people are.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Feeling angry about Apple’s ranking of the 100 best albums of all time, are you? Good. (From their point of view.) That’s exactly how you’re supposed to feel, given a list that aspires less toward any semblance of an informed or authoritative voice than a seeming sense of randomness that can only be explained away as rage bait.