Author: Sarah McBride

ONCE they accepted that Brexit was going to happen, Eurocrats had one overriding aim.  They wanted to hang on to Britain as a market for their exporters and especially for their farmers.  The UK buys around £40billion of EU food exports each year — a quarter of everything Europe sells to the rest of the… Continue reading The EU doesn’t care about UK’s food safety… just the £40bn we spend post-Brexit importing everything from beef to butter

AS a teen, Cathy Terkanian reluctantly gave her baby up for adoption, only to discover 36 years later that she’d disappeared aged 14. Here, Cathy reveals her quest to unravel the mystery – and bring her murderer to justice at last. The letter from social services said: “Call us urgently.” It was April 2010 and… Continue reading I gave my baby up for adoption only to find out she’d mysteriously disappeared – my search led to a horrific truth

CELEBRATE the Easter holidays with a fun family day out. There are events at amazing attractions, historic houses, pretty gardens, thrilling water parks and resorts across the UK. Trisha Harbord puts her bunny ears to the ground to find 15 fab day trips . . .  RHS GARDEN BRIDGEWATER, NEAR MANCHESTER: Kids can hunt for giant eggs containing… Continue reading The 15 days trips across the UK for Easter from egg hunts to chocolate tours

EX-England star Jesse Lingard’s grandad was accused of child sex abuse after his alleged victim watched a documentary on the footballer, a court heard yesterday.  Kenneth Lingard, 86, is said to have targeted her from the age of five until she was 19.  She came forward after Channel 4 screened Jesse Lingard — The Untold… Continue reading Ex-England star Jesse Lingard’s grandad accused of child sex abuse after ‘victim’ watched documentary on footballer

IT’S 1985. Somewhere in Los Angeles, a studio switchboard lights up. A receptionist takes the call, puts it through to one of the recording spaces, and says in deadpan tones: “It’s Bob Dylan on the phone for Dave Stewart.”  Even though Stewart and Annie Lennox are riding a wave of phenomenal pop success as the… Continue reading I’d been crazy about Dylan… then he became my friend, says Dave Stewart ahead of new album of iconic star’s songs

“NEXT time any government ­minister tells you that violence against women and girls is a ­priority for them, don’t believe them. It isn’t. They literally don’t give a toss.”  Those are words that could easily have been written this week after Labour tried to sneak out the news that they were rowing back on their… Continue reading Labour has proven they don’t give a toss about white working class girls – they should hang their heads in shame

THE Easter Bunny has grown up this year, with a selection of booze-themed chocolate eggs in stores that are definitely just for the adults.  Supermarket Aldi has launched an Espresso Martini choccy shell, while Lidl is also selling a tempting selection of tipple-filled treats.  Elsewhere there are plenty of other alcohol-themed options to choose from,… Continue reading I tested all the boozy Easter Eggs – a £1.99 supermarket brand beats Hotel Chocolat’s at 17 times the price

I WAS sad to learn that Prince Harry had flown into London on Sunday and not gone to see his father, the King.  Even though Harry was preparing for his case at the Court of Appeal, I am sure he could have reached out to his father.  Here in Rome on his wedding anniversary with… Continue reading Harry, if you read this, please get on the phone, arrange to go and see your dad and give him a hug – he needs it

THE Chinese have a saying: “Where there is danger, there’s opportunity.”  And if President Trump does not back down on his tariff threats or find a way out of this ridiculous situation, that saying will become very real.  The next few months could prove extremely dangerous but full of opportunities for the Chinese.  America’s crazy… Continue reading Trump v Xi trade war makes world a scarier place – China could launch full scale invasion of Taiwan

OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégé Maggie Innes. Read on to see what’s written in the stars for you today.  CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 🔵 Read our horoscopes live blog for the latest readings The right home for your… Continue reading Capricorn weekly horoscope: What your star sign has in store for April 6 – 12