When Ella Mills, 31, says that her life is ‘on fast-forward’ it’s hard to disagree. Just ten years ago, as a student, she started the blog Deliciously Ella, detailing her recovery from debilitating illness through meditation and plant-based recipes. Today, Deliciously Ella is a multifaceted lifestyle brand with projected revenues for 2022 of £20 million (putting the company’s value at around £60 million) and over two million Instagram followers. In 2012, plant-based eating was a niche concern. ‘But now 50 per cent of the UK population are into it,’ she says. Clearly there is a lot of money to be made from cacao nibs. Ella and her family (husband and Deliciously Ella’s CEO Matthew Mills, 38, and their daughters Skye, three, and May, nearly two) live just off London ’s Kensington Church Street, where houses sell for north of £5 million, but Ella insists their lifestyle is not lavish. She can’t drive and her husband Matthew’s car is a secondhand BMW. Their last holiday was four days … [Read more...] about THE £60 MILLION BRAND THAT TOOK (CACAO) BALLS TO BUILD! Ella Mills opens up about family, fame and facing down her haters
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Back Issues: Palmerston North’s model suburb of state housing
With housing constantly in the news these days it’s worth considering New Zealand’s responses to housing issues in the past. Foremost in government approaches to housing those in need was the First Labour Government’s introduction of their radical state housing programme following the 1935 election. In towns all over New Zealand the Government purchased blocks of land for new residential estates with the houses to be rented to those in need. Palmerston North was included. It was reported in the Manawatū Standard on November 27, 1936 that “Sixty acres of land, an educational reserve …. have been acquired for the purpose, and there will be no delay in putting the scheme into effect, stated Mr J. Hodgens, M.P…. The block will be subdivided according to the latest town-planning principles, and will not have the rectangular severity of older streets. Corners will be rounded and breathing spaces provided, possibly with a central square or reserve.” READ MORE: Couple reflect … [Read more...] about Back Issues: Palmerston North’s model suburb of state housing
F1 Hungarian Grand Prix driver ratings: Lewis Hamilton soars as Max Verstappen boosts lead
Lewis Hamilton reveals the Queen told him off at the Royal lunch 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 Back-to-back titles appear to be on the cards for Red Bull and Max Verstappen after he capitalised on Ferrari 's woes to win Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix. The Dutchman now sits 80 points ahead of Charles Leclerc , who failed to capitalise on a strong start at the Hungaroring and finished sixth. Mercedes , meanwhile, continued to improve after Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both claimed podium places for the second straight weekend. Only two drivers failed to complete what proved to be a tough test in Mogyorod, and Express Sport breaks down post-race ratings for every driver in the field. Related articles … [Read more...] about F1 Hungarian Grand Prix driver ratings: Lewis Hamilton soars as Max Verstappen boosts lead
George Russell appears to accuse Red Bull and Ferrari of cheating but Horner denies claims
F1 preview: A lap of the Hungarian Grand Prix 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 George Russell seemed to accuse Red Bull and Ferrari of breaking Formula One rules moments after securing a podium at the Hungarian Grand Prix. The Mercedes star claimed Red Bull and Ferrari had “pushed the regulations” over their floor designs which may have given them an advantage. Related articles Red Bull snap up F1 legend's son in bid to find the next Verstappen F1 Hungarian Grand Prix: Verstappen wins thrilling contest in Budapest The FIA will crackdown on flexible floors from the Belgian Grand Prix as part of a technical directive aimed at reducing porpoising. Russell called out his rivals after being asked if … [Read more...] about George Russell appears to accuse Red Bull and Ferrari of cheating but Horner denies claims