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Grace Kelly 'transformed' Monaco's image says expert How to keep your lawn lush, borders beautiful and more with our FREE email 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 Grace’s home was built by her father, the son of Irish immigrants, in 1929. She was one of four and had two older siblings, Margaret and John, and a younger sister, Elizabeth. They grew up in a large house in small, close-knit Catholic community in Philadelphia. Related articles How to sharpen your lawn mower blades - safest method Coronation Street theory: Jacob Hay involved in Underworld takeover Pictures of Grace’s childhood home show a large, red-brick house with a wide, white porch surrounding a black door. There are many windows … [Read more...] about Grace Kelly’s family home was ‘inviting’ like ‘English pub’– took style with her to Monaco

Coleen Rooney enjoyed a luxury pamper session with some fellow WAGs earlier this month. The mum-of-four joined Annie Walker, wife of Man City star Kyle Walker, and Ela Brown, wife of retired footballer Michael Brown, to test out some revolutionary skincare treatments in the comfort of one of their homes. Coleen, 35, had originally planned to have her treatment alone home, but made a night of it when pal Ela hosted a girly night in at her fancy Cheshire home. The trio tried out Liverpool-based company Crystal Clear Skincare's brand new Skinstorm facial, as they enjoyed a catch-up during their pamper session. With plenty of room in Ela's spacious living room, the skincare company set out three therapy beds to create a salon experience - with Sharon Hilditch MBE, founder of Crystal Clear, working her magic on Coleen. Coleen Rooney is known for exceptional skin and fresh-faced look ( Image: Instagram/coleen_rooney) The star has been enjoying the services of a … [Read more...] about Coleen Rooney enjoys pamper session with fellow WAGs in plush £20m Cheshire home

Oh, look a nice three-bed family home in Newtown, Pennsylvania, on sale for $420,000. Let’s click through the photos. Ooh, a cute kitchen with wood detailing. Fireplace in the living room, lovely. Military uniform hanging up in an otherwise empty room, a bit odd, but fine. A loft. A basement with a mysterious wooden door. Three bedrooms. Wait. Wait a minute. What is that ? Why is it there ? Yes, friends, that is indeed a toilet in the middle of a staircase. And yes, that staircase is indeed carpeted. We have a lot of questions. Why would you install a toilet in the middle of a staircase, with no walls or coverings to shield you from your housemates? Why would you make a hole in the carpet to add this toilet, rather than simply ripping it up and sticking to a more easil wiped down surface? And, actually, can we go back to the tiny door in the basement? Where does that lead? Alas, we do not have answers to any of these questions. Instead, the listing … [Read more...] about House on sale for $420,000 seems normal… until you see the toilet on the (carpeted) stairs

Crossrail may be billions of pounds over budget and three-and-a-half years late but it's finally ready to roll. This extraordinary feat of engineering is due to be put into service on Tuesday, when it will adopt its correct title of the Elizabeth Line. The Queen made a surprise visit to Paddington station this week and officially opened the line. On the line: The Thames flows through Maidenhead, which will now enjoy a direct link to Central London thanks to its new Crossrail station Linking Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east with Heathrow and Reading to the west of the capital, it will bind together existing commuter railways, accelerating cross-city travel and relieving overcrowding on the London Underground — particularly the often hellish Central Line. Commuters' journey times will be slashed; Reading to London Liverpool Street, for example, will take under an hour. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Back to school! As Farrow & … [Read more...] about Crossrail house price hotspots: Reading, Maidenhead and Slough are set to reap the benefits from Elizabeth Line opening

Published 13 November 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Thirteen more bodies have been recovered in California, bringing the death toll in the US state's deadliest wildfire to 42, officials say. The remains were found in and around the largely incinerated town of Paradise, in the north of the state. At least 228 people are missing as the Camp Fire continues to rage. Nearly 7,200 structures have been destroyed, and another 15,500 are at risk. The fire has now surpassed the 1933 Griffith Park disaster that killed 31. Speaking at a news conference on Monday evening, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea confirmed the number of dead, and the official number of missing. Many more people are said to be unaccounted for. Snapshots from California 'apocalypse' town 'Three minutes separated me from death' Five myths about wildfires In the south of the … [Read more...] about California fires: At least 42 die in state’s deadliest wildfire

Ronald Reagan was the last sitting president to speak at the National Rifle Association ' s annual meeting, addressing its 112th gathering in May 1983, during the third year of his first term—and a bit more than two years after he was shot in an assassination attempt. The next to do so will be President Donald Trump, who will appear at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum in Atlanta on Friday afternoon. It will be his 99th day in office, and just a week shy of the 34-year anniversary of Reagan's speech. Related: Donald Trump and the NRA endorse each other "The fact that he decided to address the NRA convention is, I think, very significant and indicates that he still considers the NRA a very important part of his base," says Dennis Henigan, author of " Guns Don't Kill People, People Kill People"​ and Other Myths About Guns and Gun Control and a former vice president of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. "I have no doubt that pro-gun activists are among the … [Read more...] about Trump is addressing the NRA on Friday. Here’s what Ronald Reagan told the NRA in 1983

Rishi Sunak is facing renewed pressure to U-Turn on a planned crackdown on VAT-free shopping for tourists as some of Britain's best-known brands warned the move would prove to be a "hammer blow". Fashion and luxury brands including Ted Baker, The White Company and Paul Smith have this weekend written to the Chancellor urging him to row back on a decision to end tax-free shopping in Britain . The move , they said, would make the UK "the least attractive shopping destination in Europe" and come at a time when they could "ill afford" the hit. "International shoppers will instead choose to spend their money in EU destinations where tax-free purchases are still available… We urge the Chancellor to reverse his decision, which is bad for business and bad for the Treasury’s own coffers." In the open letter to the Chancellor, the 16 brands, which also included Smythson, Rupert Sanderson and Hackett, said: "Pulling up the drawbridge to tourists is no way to achieve a Global … [Read more...] about Abolishing tax-free shopping would deal ‘hammer blow’ to fashion industry, brands warn

Published 17 November 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A deadly storm described by officials as a once-in-a-century weather event has severed road and rail links around Vancouver, Canada. Two motorways connecting the West Coast city were closed after being damaged by severe flooding. Thousands of people were forced to leave their homes due to the massive storm, which struck on Sunday. A woman was killed in a highway landslide, and rescuers say at least two other people are missing. The woman's body was found near Lillooet, about 250km (155 miles) from Vancouver, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). RCMP Sgt Janelle Shoihet said that rescuers had not yet determined the number of occupied vehicles that were lost in the slide, according to AFP news agency. Motorist Kathie Rennie told CBC News she saw the landslide come down on traffic that … [Read more...] about Deadly storm cuts transport links around Vancouver

Published 15 November 2018 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing The director of the US emergency agency says a California town ravaged by wildfire will need a "total rebuild" job that will take several years. Brock Long, administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), said the damage to Paradise was "one of the worst disasters" he had ever seen. So far 56 people have been found dead in the Camp Fire that hit the town, but 130 more remain missing. About 9,400 firefighters are currently battling wildfires across the state. At a news briefing on Thursday, the director of California's fire service said "firefighters are making good progress" to contain the blazes, even as new fires continue to pop up. "We continue to engage in the fire fight. We continue to keep our eye on the ball," Chief Ken Pimlott said. He added that over 242,000 acres have burned … [Read more...] about California wildfires: Town of Paradise will need ‘total rebuild’

Chris McKeen/Stuff 'A good meal does not have to be expensive': Stumpy's Pizza owner Andy Hamm discusses affordable food. Andy Hamm was born with one arm, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming a sought after pizza maker, writes Mina Kerr-Lazenby. In a sea of competitors, what does it take for a takeaway restaurant to be memorable? Incredible food? Impeccable service? An attentive chef? Stumpy’s Pizza, arguably one of Auckland’s most called upon takeaway joints, checks off this trifecta in spite of adversity. Bavarian born chef Andy Hamm has only one arm, but don’t be fooled into thinking that hinders his pizza making process. With crispy edges and toppings to cater to meat lovers, seafood fanatics, vegans and the sweet toothed among us (nutella and banana on pizza is a game changer) his wood fired creations have long been the talk of Auckland. READ MORE: Empire Chicken to headline new food truck alley What's good, Wellington? Great India's Rakesh Tailor … [Read more...] about ‘I am probably the fastest pizza maker out of all the staff I’ve ever had’