Author: Sarah McBride

THE BBC has spent almost £5million looking into the Huw Edwards and Tim Westwood scandals. Its investigations into paedophile newsreader Edwards – and resulting review of its procedures – have cost the corporation more than £1.3 million. Meanwhile, it has spent £3.3million looking into allegations of ­bullying and misogyny against DJ Westwood, who denies the… Continue reading Staggering sum BBC has paid out probing Huw Edwards and Tim Westwood scandals revealed – sparking fury from victim

MYKA and James Stauffer’s decision to rehome their adopted son, Huxley, after sharing his journey with millions of followers, sparked outrage and raised serious ethical questions about exploiting children for online fame. Fabulous investigates the dark side of family vlogging. YouTuber Myka Stauffer wiped her eyes, gripped her husband James’ hand and gazed into the… Continue reading The YouTube scandal that saw a mum adopt & then ‘exploit her special needs son for brand deals’ – before giving him back

LOVE Island’s Faye Winter, 29, opens up about why she’s chosen celibacy to rediscover herself. After a two-year break from relationships and healing from the pressures of her public break-up, Faye discusses her new focus on personal growth, her love for her animals, and the empowering life changes she’s making as she heads towards her… Continue reading I was celibate for 2 years after Teddy split, I’ve had great sex since but I don’t want anything more, says Faye Winter

FEASTING on a five-course meal in a stunning castle with a view over Slovenia’s famously beautiful Lake Bled, for less than £50, is very, very tasty value for money. There can be few places in Europe that compare to 16th-century Bled Castle for the food and view you get for your tourist money. To get… Continue reading The European city with lakeside castles, thermal baths and insanely cheap food

SPEND time in Jason Isbell’s company and one thing becomes abundantly clear — comfort zones are NOT for him. It helps explain why this driven soul has become one of the most respected songwriters of his generation. And why the Alabama-born artist made his latest album with only an old acoustic guitar for company. The… Continue reading I could have kept the status quo… but I wanted to face the fear of failing, says Jason Isbell ahead of new album release

WITH the cost-of-living crisis and rising price of childcare, it is getting more difficult for women to start up their own companies. And the number of female business owners has dropped from 19 per cent of all small firms in 2021 to just 15 per cent now. However, the Invest In Women Taskforce has estimated… Continue reading Women struggle to start businesses – but fixing it could deliver £250bn economy boost

I HAVE good news from planet Volkswagen. Like, really good news. Two of our favourite small cars, up! and Polo, are being remastered for the electric age. Even as spicy GTIs. Plus, other famous names like Golf, Tiguan and Passat are here to stay. Now that might seem obvious to you and me. But when… Continue reading VW’s remastered EV range revealed including cool, nippy £17k Up!, powerful new £21k Polo and spicy GTi versions

NOBODY buys a Subaru because of fashion. They’re sensible cars, usually covered in mud, for people who don’t much care what the neighbours think. Come to think of it, they probably don’t even have neighbours. Subaru actually knocks £1,000 off for members of the National Farmers Union. Every Forester is four-wheel drive for traction when… Continue reading Subaru Forester is a practical 4×4 that’s great for twisty back roads – but badly needs feature that made firm famous

PANCAKE day again already? You’d batter believe it. We each eat an average of two every Shrove Tuesday – but with a quarter of people saying they don’t know how to make it from scratch, pre-made options are popular. Here Aldo Zilli, chef at Undercroft Mayfair in London and ex-world record panckae tosser, awards marks… Continue reading Top chef Aldo Zilli tested all pre-made pancake mixes ahead of Shrove Tuesday today & winner flattened all its rivals

HALEY Neill, 35, is a brand manager at a bank and lives in Arkansas, USA, with her husband Jason, 44, a salesman, and her children Brody, 16, Brylee, 14, and Brantlee, nine. She is close friends with her ex’s new wife Morgan. “Lying on the bed, I braced myself as Morgan pulled the waxing strip… Continue reading I’m best friends with my ex-husband’s wife – we text daily & she waxes my bikini line, my new man found it strange