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Girls are who most would think of when asked about ballet – from the movements to the pink shoes. These societal expectations can alienate boys who want to try sports and activities typically associated with girls. Creating a space for only boys to practise is one way to make dancers feel more comfortable and able to participate without judgement. With this in mind, a ballet school has opened an all-boys class for pointe work, welcoming in young male dancers. Award-winning dance teacher Natalie Pearl is hoping to change who pointe is accessible to, after realising that boys were reluctant to join in a female-dominated dance discipline. Her First Position School of Dance in Bournemouth, Dorset, has seen the confidence of boys grow – and the class has gone from having five participants to 50. Natalie, 46, said: ‘There is still a real stereotype about ballet being girly and I wanted to encourage more boys to do it. ‘It used to be four or five boys but I now have … [Read more...] about Boys-only pointe class helps teens embrace challenging gender norms

It's no secret Meghan Markle and Prince Harry eventually plan to have children now that they're married. The newlyweds have previously spoken fondly of their desires to start their own family when they're good and ready, however, according to British law, Markle and Harry won't actually have parental custody of their own kids. Instead, Harry's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II will technically have ownership of the children. "The sovereign has legal custody of the minor grandchildren," Marlene Koenig, renowned royal author and expert, revealed during an interview with Australia's News.com.au on Wednesday. The law dates back some 300 years during King George I's reign in the 1700s. "The law's never been changed. He did it because he had a very poor relationship with his son, the future King George II, so they had this law passed that meant the King was the guardian of his grandchildren," Koenig continued. It was 1717 when a group of judges voted to pass the law, proposed by George … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle won’t have custody of her own children with Prince Harry, royal expert says

Christine McGuinness plans birthday party while Paddy works out Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz 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 Christine McGuinness, 34, and Paddy McGuinness, 48, married in 2011 and share three children. Their eldest children, twins Penelope and Leo, are celebrating their ninth birthday and Christine took to social media to share an insight into the planning for the day. Related articles Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena beams as she supports him at Wimbledon Geri Halliwell ignores drama as she supports Christian at British GP Send help! Christine McGuinness The former model confessed she was going solo organising the twins' birthday, while … [Read more...] about Paddy McGuinness’ wife Christine left to organise eldest children’s birthday ‘on her own’

Escape to the château: Dick and Angel say their kids aren't spoilt Don't miss the best new TV releases for 2022 and behind the scenes news 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 James Strawbridge has occasionally appeared on Escape to the Chateau whenever his dad Dick Strawbridge is in need of a helping hand. The celebrity chef is not only passionate about food but sustainable living, photography and his loved ones. Express.co.uk has everything there is to know about James Strawbridge's personal life. Related articles Susanna Reid shuts down GMB Remainer in fiery Brexit row Denise Welch sparks outrage after rant about NHS strikes James and his dad Dick have previously worked closely together on … [Read more...] about James Strawbridge children: Is the Escape to the Chateau star a dad?

Parents have resorted to dipping into their children ’s savings to afford to pay for the soaring cost of household bills , a poll has found. According to a survey for The Telegraph , Britons are lifting £8.5m a day from their children as the sprialling rate of inflation - which recently hit a 40-year high - continues to top up already sky-high domestic costs. The poll revealed that families had withdrawn almost £300 on average from their children’s savings so far this year. It found a third of the 2,000 people questioned had raided their children’s funds this year and suggested a total of £1.4bn has been withdrawn so far. Almost a quarter said they had extracted the funds to pay for increasingly expensive food shops, one in four said they had done so to help pay for exorbitant energy bills, while 6 per cent said they used their children’s savings to pay for travel. More than a quarter said they had either reduced the amount they were keeping aside for … [Read more...] about Parents dipping into children’s savings to pay soaring bills, poll finds

Barbara Windsor: Ross Kemp says star has 'gotten worse' Sign up for the big storylines FIRST , star interviews and exclusive access 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 Barbara Windsor has passed away, after news of her death emerged this week. The beloved BBC star, who played Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders until 2016, was a national treasure to many after decades on TV and in film. Her husband Scott Mitchell revealed the damning toll of the illness on her health in recent months, which he described as an “emotional rollercoaster” that felt “like bereavement”. The former actress gushed her love for Scott in recent years, who she felt was her soulmate after a number of high profile relationships and affairs, including with … [Read more...] about Barbara Windsor: How EastEnders star opened up on why she never had children

Brandon Brown wanted a way to change the narrative behind the “Let’s go, Brandon” message after his first career NASCAR victory inadvertently fostered a chant that has been used to insult President Joe Biden . Brown found that new message thanks to the family of an 8-year-old boy with autism. Brandon Brundidge of Cottage Grove, Minnesota , was on a spring-break trip to Houston in March and saw signs with the “Let’s go, Brandon” phrase. He believed the signs were meant to encourage him. He consequently started trying activities he’d never attempted before, such as learning to swim and removing the training wheels from his bicycle. His mother, Sheletta Brundidge, used that story to write a children’s book titled, “Brandon Spots His Sign.” Brown had the cover of Brundidge’s book on the hood of his Camaro for his Xfinity Series race Saturday at Road America. “To have this come through was like that breakthrough moment for us,” Brown said. “This can be positive. This … [Read more...] about Boy helps Brown put new spin on ‘Let’s go, Brandon’ chant

Marlon Brando stars in classic film The Godfather Sign up for FREE for the latest news from the world of showbiz 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 Marlon Brando has been hailed as one of Hollywood’s first leading men, making his name known in all genres from The Godfather to A Streetcar Named Desire. However, the star fell into family drama in his later years, a saga which ended up with him cutting one of his children from his will. Related articles Amanda Owen confirms sudden split from grumpy husband Clive Novak Djokovic's sad confession about marriage to wife Jelena Brando was one of the first in Hollywood to be able to demand large salaries for the smallest of roles because his fame … [Read more...] about Marlon Brando took adopted daughter out of his will – but who got his millions?

On this "Face the Nation" broadcast moderated by Margaret Brennan: Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Rep. Adam Schiff , Democrat of California German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Dr. Henning Tiemeier of Harvard University Click here to browse full transcripts of "Face the Nation." MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm Margaret Brennan in Washington. And on this Fourth of July weekend on Face the Nation, we will look at the challenges facing an increasingly divided America. President Biden's message after a week of consultation with our closest allies on the issues threatening global stability: All is well with our friends. The biggest threat to the world view of America is from within. (Begin VT) JOE BIDEN (President of the United States): You haven't found one person - - one world leader to say America is going backwards. America is better positioned to lead the world than we ever have been. The one thing that has been destabilizing is the outrageous … [Read more...] about Full transcript of “Face the Nation” on July 3, 2022

Something happened last week that made me rather sad. The 600-year-old Bretton Oak, near Peterborough, one of the last survivors of Grimeshaw Woods, an ancient forest that once covered much of that part of the world, was felled after final desperate attempts to save it failed. This ancient tree, which had stood since the reign of Henry VI, was ripped apart by men with hi-vis jackets and chainsaws in a matter of minutes, to the horror of many locals. Its crime? The roots were allegedly causing ‘structural damage’ to nearby housing. Although, as one resident pointed out, that case was debatable. No matter. Insurance companies were refusing to underwrite the affected properties, and so the man from the council decreed that the oak had to go. Six centuries of history, a living organism that had outlasted kings, queens, plagues, war and famine, felled by petty bureaucracy. The Bretton Oak had stood since the reign of Henry VI Oh, it’s just an old tree, I hear you say. And … [Read more...] about SARAH VINE: Why felling old trees is an arrogant assault on history