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Paul O'Grady is quitting his BBC Radio 2 show following a shake-up which saw him share the slot with another presenter. The 67-year-old hosted the Sunday afternoon programme for almost 13 years before a change saw him regularly swapping with comic Rob Beckett. The duo have been hosting their shows alternately, each for 13 weeks at a time. Mr O'Grady's last show will be on Sunday August 14, when his current cycle ends. He said: "I've loved doing my Sunday afternoon show for the last 14 years and I'm going to miss my listeners, as well as the fun I've had with my producer Malcolm Prince, but I feel that now is the right time to go." Helen Thomas, head of Radio 2, added: "I'd like to thank Paul for so many years of his brilliant Sunday afternoon show. "I'm sorry to see him go, but I wish Paul the very best of luck for the future and hope to work with him again as the door is always open to him here at Radio 2." In February, after the schedule change prompted an unhappy … [Read more...] about Paul O’Grady quits BBC Radio 2 after he was forced to share slot with comedian 30 years his junior

UK weather: Heatwave expected as high pressure moves in SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Hot weather conditions are set to affect the sleep cycles of millions of Britons in the coming weeks, as the country braces for a second heatwave. In fact, a 2019 survey showed that modest increases in nocturnal temperatures affect the sleep of roughly 62 percent of the population. Fortunately, one simple hack could help quell indoor temperature rises, according to Doctor Hilary. Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, the expert said all you need is tin foil and soapy water. Related articles Cancer symptoms: The 'sudden' sign you may notice in the morning Paul Newman: Risk factors of the 'horrible' disease that killed actor … [Read more...] about How to sleep: Dr Hilary’s simple hack to stay cool at night involves two cheap ingredients

Britain's rivers are set to run low during the coming months, and "exceptionally so" in central and southern England, compounding fears of a looming drought. Following England's driest July since 1935, below normal levels in waterways - a lifeline for people, plants and animals - look likely to last until November for much of the UK, a study of Britain's water cycle has warned. Rivers in central, southern and eastern England will be hardest hit, with rivers there expected to remain "exceptionally" low, said the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) in a report published on Monday. Steve Turner, a UKCEH hydrologist, told Sky News they expect "continued impacts on agriculture and the environment in addition to further pressures on water supplies, with the possibility of further restrictions". Already the Environment Agency has been rescuing fish from low-running rivers in Shropshire, Dorset and Derbyshire, while water companies have drawn up hosepipe bans for … [Read more...] about Rivers to run ‘exceptionally’ low in central and southern England

Air Fryers are the latest kitchen hit, with everyone from TikTokers to top chefs raving about their crisping capabilities. Steaks, chips, sausage rolls, cakes… would Tefal's air fryer be as tasty as everyone says? I put it to the test. Tefal EasyFry 3 in 1, £179 (saving £10) from Amazon - buy here Pros: Great quality, great results Unusual functions including grill and steam So easy to keep clean Cons: Must stop and start again if you adjust times and temps Instructions could be clearer No recipe inspiration included Tefal air fryer review: quick summary With the energy crisis making us all consider the running cost of kitchen gadgets and appliances, this is one fantastic helper that could make turning on the ‘big oven’ a thing of the past. I, for one, haven't switched mine on since the Tefal came into my kitchen and changed my life. It can bake, air fry and roast for a fraction of the cost of a traditional oven, and in much less time. It doesn’t … [Read more...] about Tefal air fryer review: I got this air fryer for chips, but now I can cook the perfect steak in 7 minutes

The average adult is faced with making 122 decisions every day, but over two-thirds find it difficult to make or stick to these choices – with 87% admitting they often change their mind. A poll of 2,000 Brits found they spend as many as three hours a day making difficult choices such as what TV show or film to watch (37%), what to have to eat (37%), or what to wear (29%). But 68% find it hard to stick to these choices, typically changing their mind twice on each decision – with one in ten (11%) doing so five times or more. Over a third (36%) will turn to their spouse to help them out with decision-making, while 30% turn to their parents, and one in four (24%) rely on friends for support. Andreas Michaelides, Ph.D., chief of psychology at Noom , which commissioned the research, said: “Decisions can be hard to make, and even once we’ve made them, sometimes they can be hard to follow through on. “It takes a variety of factors, like motivation, support, and proximity to … [Read more...] about Brits make an average 122 decisions a day – but often end up changing their minds

Unless you’re someone who always gets their eight hours and glides through the world feeling well-rested and ready for the day (lucky you, if so), you could probably do with improving your sleep . A good amount of good quality sleep is essential to our wellbeing. It forms the essential foundation to everything else we do – no matter how much meditation you’re doing or how many superfoods you’re eating, your health is going to suffer if your sleep isn’t where it needs to be. To help us get on track, Elisabeth Clare, the founder and director of MBST UK , shares her top tips to switch off , get to sleep more easily, and improve your wellbeing as a result. Check in on your diet Elisabeth tells Metro.co.uk: ‘What we put in our bodies can have a huge effect on our sleep and the cliché “you are what you eat” is certainly true when it comes to catching Zzzs at night. ‘While feeling tired during the day can have many of us reaching for caffeine, if we limit our … [Read more...] about Seven easy steps to better sleep and boosted wellbeing

February 27 to March 5 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. I was diagnosed with anorexia in my 20s, though I struggled with the condition as a teenager. I’ve also had an eating disorder that’s not otherwise specified (EDNOS). Can you take CBD when you're on antidepressants? What you need to know My eating disorder was mainly dominated by restricting my food intake, but I struggled with other behaviours related to controlling my weight and shape as well. Although there are specific categories of eating disorders, but it isn’t always clear cut. It is common for people to have symptoms of different eating disorders and/or their diagnosis may change. The reality is that, each individual is managing deep emotional distress using behaviours with food and eating to enable them to feel more in control of their internal world. What is anorexia? Anorexia involves inadequate food intake leading to low weight. Self esteem can become overly related to body … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders Awareness Week: What are they, why do people have them and how are they treated

There’s a lot of misconception around eating disorders and the noticing of signs or symptoms of one. Bulimia nervosa is one disorder that is frequently misinterpreted, especially within the film industry. You often see actresses playing the role of someone who suffers with bulimia, but I feel they don’t portray all aspects of the disorder. Often the actresses are extremely thin and exercise freaks; women who control every aspect of their life and feel the need to also control their food. Women who are seen to be throwing up after every plate of food – if they are ever actually eating a plate of food – and women who choose to live off a couple of nuts a day. I can’t help but feel the film industry just got it so, so wrong. Of course, some aspects in films like Kate’s Secret are correct, but I feel they were not perceived in the correct light. I think it’s important to address a few things that are often missed out among people’s perceptions of bulimia. Here’s some … [Read more...] about The most important, truthful things you should know about bulimia nervosa

Just like clockwork, I’m back in the hospital waiting room. My leg bounces as I wait for my name to be called, hoping that this month’s consultation will have better news than the last. But it never does. ‘Maybe next month!’ my nurse will tell me – knowing there’s nothing she can say that will actually ease my frustration at an ever-growing waiting list for surgery. I lift up my sleeve, ready for my monthly dose of Prostap – a drug that keeps my body in a menopausal state. I clench my fist in preparation for the pain, but the injection will never hurt as much as the sound of newborns crying from down the hall. The thing is, I have chronic pain, bladder issues, and as a result of my endometriosis, I’m in a chemical menopause. After being diagnosed with endometriosis in 2019, at 19, almost seven years after my nauseating pain, heavy periods and painful sex began, I initially felt hopeful. I knew why I was in so much pain, and was optimistic that my condition would … [Read more...] about I’m 21 and already having to think about having kids because of my endometriosis

From ages 15 to 20, I kept a calorie diary. I logged meals intermittently: I’d start out listing every calorie I’d eat throughout the day, down to the spoonful of milk in my coffee, then miss a couple of days and stop for a while, only to start the cycle all over again a week or a month later. It would sometimes be external factors prompting me to start again – feeling overwhelmed by school chores, a boy I had a crush on not liking me back, seeing a picture of Kate Moss on the teenage magazines I fixated over. You know, the usual. But more often, my cruel exercises of control over my own body were prompted by my obsession with calories, and my belief that my worth as a person – as a woman – directly correlated to the amount I consumed on a given day. One day I’d eat more than I intended to, which is easy enough when you intend to starve, and the counting would begin again. I lived by numbers on packets, numbers on spreadsheets, numbers I knew by heart and added up … [Read more...] about Calories on menus? Nothing can convince me that’s a good idea