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Interior designer and Changing Rooms icon Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 57, on meeting RuPaul at the pearly gates, his fashion sense, and seeing an end to minimalism. We’ve most recently seen you on Pilgrimage: The Road To The Scottish Isles – why did you want to do it? I’ve always been fascinated by the programme. I was rather hoping it was somewhere a bit more exotic than Northern Ireland and Scotland, because we talked about Buddhist pilgrimages in Indonesia and a Shinto one in Japan, but I got the rainy pilgrimage. But I love the humility of it. A pilgrimage starts from the moment you open your front door – why does it have to be an exotic experience? How did you find all the walking? I loved it. There’s something very meditative about a walking rhythm, which is why pilgrimages are so powerful. You’re suddenly alone with your own footsteps. The mist would close in and you couldn’t see the crew. It’s basically ‘help, I’m an agnostic, get me out of here!’ It’s putting … [Read more...] about Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen was a stylish pilgrim for new TV show: ‘I wasn’t going to do it dressed in Gore-Tex!’

Published 22 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic The girlfriend of a man who died nearly two weeks after having the AstraZeneca jab told an inquest into his death they were not warned of its potential risks. Jack Hurn, 26, of Redditch, died on 11 June 2021 after developing blood clots on his brain. Alex Jones told Birmingham Coroner's Court he decided to have the vaccine as the Dudley clinic had run out of Pfizer. She said the whole process at the clinic on 29 May was "very rushed". At the time, people under 30 in the UK had begun being offered alternative Covid vaccines to AstraZeneca due to evidence linking it to rare blood clots. The recommendation followed a review by the UK drugs regulator that found 79 people suffered the rare condition after the vaccination, 19 of whom died. But it said this was not … [Read more...] about Redditch couple ‘not told’ of AstraZeneca rare clot risk

There have been many stories about the virtually unlimited powers of Huey Long when he was Louisiana's governor. Here's one Rick Marshall, of Baton Rouge, heard from his grandparents: "They arrived at the Port Allen-Baton Rouge ferry landing a minute late, to see the boat departing for the other side of the river. "A car pulled up beside them with a familiar occupant. "As the ferry approached the middle of the river, Huey Long exited the vehicle in his white linen suit and waved his white hat at the boat. "The ferry then executed a perfect U-turn and returned to the landing, where my grandparents were allowed to board with The Kingfish to cross the Big Muddy." For extra credit? Steve Baumgartner, of Mandeville, tells this speed trap tale: "About 20 years ago, a relative from North Dakota was down visiting. He and his wife wanted to see Grand Isle. When he returned to my home he told us he had received a speeding ticket in Golden Meadow. "He said after the officer … [Read more...] about Smiley: Not parting of the waters, but close

For the past few weeks, all eyes have been on the Fairfax County Courthouse in Virginia, where actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard , have been engaged in an explosive legal battle. Depp, 58, sued his ex-wife for $50million (£40m), claiming that a 2018 article she wrote for The Washington Post about her experience with domestic abuse, suggested that he was physically and sexually abusive towards her during their marriage. Heard later filed a countersuit against him for $100m (£80.3m). Depp and Heard have both taken to the stand , as well as various witnesses and experts – with one of Depp’s exes set to testify tomorrow . The news has caused many to wonder who Depp has dated in the past – and who he has been married to. Here is the Edward Scissorhands actor’s full relationship history. Who has Johnny Depp dated and been married to? Lori Anne Allison Lori Anne was Depp’s first wife , with the couple marrying on December 20, 1983. She … [Read more...] about Who are Johnny Depp’s exes? Full relationship history

Rain is almost always guaranteed at the Lake District (Image: Getty) Discover the best city breaks, beach holidays, cruises and UK travel spots by signing up 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 It was February, and while there was gradual awareness of the silent killer out in Wuhan, we were still more than a month away from lockdown. Pandemic panic had yet to grip the nation by the throat and halt life as we knew it. No, the headlines were dominated by Storm Ciara, the powerful force of nature set to sweep the country with gusts of up to 130mph and widespread flooding. And we had a date with the Lake District, no raincheck considered. So it was that we found ourselves in a tower room at the Old England Hotel & Spa in Bowness-on-Windermere … [Read more...] about Walking in the cagoule countryside of the Lake District can be a joy – if you’re prepared

One of New Zealand’s top racing trainers failed to provide adequate care for one of his greyhounds at a racing meet by not checking an injury properly, an inquiry has found. Canterbury-based John McInerney – who runs Homebush Hounds in Darfield – has 191 dogs in his care, according to Greyhound Racing NZ. He is currently second in this season’s trainer’s premiership , and has earned $1.14 million from 461 races won. McInerney failed to provide proper care for the welfare of Homebush Hero, a greyhound under his control, by not physically inspecting the dog to ensure it was free from injury prior to racing on February 22, a Racing Integrity Board (RIB) decision said. READ MORE: Top trainer investigated after greyhounds reportedly show up injured to rehoming centre Canterbury trainer transports 82 greyhounds to Invercargill race meeting Top greyhound trainer fined $6500 after five dogs suffocate The greyhound performed poorly in the race, and a post-race … [Read more...] about Top racing trainer failed to provide proper care for greyhound, inquiry finds