Author: Shanice Lee

The press never discovered that Prince William and Kate Middleton began their honeymoon at a secluded Welsh farmhouse — a secret that has remained hidden for nearly a decade and a half until now. Royal biographer Robert Jobson reveals in his new book The Windsor Legacy that the couple spent “a blissful few days” at Llwynywermod, King Charles’s private estate near the Brecon Beacons, before flying to the Seychelles. A senior royal source told Jobson the secret escape and its location was never written about by the press, making the privacy even more special for the newlyweds. The 192-acre property,…

Jeff Bezos is taking on Elon Musk in the battle for space-based internet dominance after his rocket company Blue Origin announced plans to launch more than 5,400 satellites. The network, named TeraWave, will target businesses, governments and data centres rather than competing directly with Musk’s Starlink for individual customers. Blue Origin claims the system will be capable of upload and download speeds reaching 6 terabits per second — far exceeding what rival commercial satellite services currently offer. Even with thousands of satellites in orbit, TeraWave would remain significantly smaller than Starlink, which currently dominates the market. SpaceX’s network focuses primarily…

Tyrrell Hatton admitted he could feel every pound of his Christmas indulgence during the opening round of the Dubai Desert Classic, comparing his movement on the course to an ocean liner after revealing his weight had climbed from just under 190 pounds to 204 pounds. The Englishman, who stands five foot eight, described the gain as “pretty aggressive” and said his backswing had suffered noticeably in the windy conditions. Hatton made no attempt to disguise the cause. He confirmed he had completed “zero cardio and a lot of drinking” during December, with minimal training. A Guinness tap installed at his…

Social media users have criticised Kylie Jenner for advertising a digestion and weight management product, with some expressing concern about the influence such promotions may have on teenagers. The 28-year-old appeared in a video for Korean brand Foodology promoting its Coleology Cutting Jelly, which the company says is designed to support appetite control, carbohydrate metabolism and daily weight management routines. Reddit users responded to the promotional clip, with one writing that it was “irresponsible for celebrities to advertise supplements and laxatives” given the number of impressionable young people who might take such endorsements seriously. Others questioned why someone of Jenner’s…

Profits generated by last summer’s Oasis reunion concerts and business rates from the Co-op Live arena are being reinvested into struggling grassroots music venues across Manchester, city leaders have confirmed. The funding initiative comes as the city prepares to host the BRIT Awards for the first time in the ceremony’s history, with the event moving out of London for its 2026 edition on February 28. Manchester City Council Leader Bev Craig said the approach demonstrated a commitment to nurturing future talent rather than simply celebrating the city’s musical heritage. She explained that money from major events was being directed to…

McDonald’s hash browns have risen from approximately 89p in 2019 to as much as £1.99 at some UK restaurants, with delivery platform prices pushing the total cost of a single item beyond £4 once fees are applied. Just Eat lists hash browns at £2.39 before delivery and service charges are added, according to current pricing. The £1.99 charge applies to fewer than five per cent of McDonald’s UK branches, with most restaurants pricing the item between £1.59 and £1.69. However, the increase has prompted widespread criticism from customers who said the hash brown had long been considered one of the…

Former Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards has announced the birth of her second child, a daughter named Alanis Valentine, following a journey to motherhood marked by profound loss. The 32-year-old has previously spoken about suffering two miscarriages, including one at 24 weeks when doctors could no longer detect a heartbeat. Speaking on Paul C Brunson’s We Need To Talk podcast, Edwards recalled the moment she learned of the loss: “I remember sobbing. I couldn’t see straight. I was just distraught.” She described how her body had continued preparing for the baby despite the tragedy, with her milk coming in days…

Japan’s ruling coalition faces voters on February 8 holding a single-seat majority in the Lower House, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament and called a snap election despite her term running until October 2028. The gamble comes as the Liberal Democratic Party confronts a newly unified opposition. On January 16, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan joined with Komeito — the LDP’s coalition partner for 26 years until recently — to form the Centrist Reform Alliance, which now controls 172 seats in the 456-seat chamber. Norihiro Yamaguchi, lead Japan economist at Oxford Economics, warned that without Komeito’s organisational support,…

The discount retailer Poundland has declared its period of widespread store closures complete, with the chain now operating from 651 locations following a restructuring programme that saw nearly 150 sites close and more than 2,000 jobs lost. The company, which narrowly avoided administration last year before securing High Court approval for a turnaround plan in August, previously ran approximately 800 shops. Staff numbers have reduced from 14,200 to around 12,000. Two of Poundland’s four distribution centres were also shut as part of the overhaul, including facilities in Darton, South Yorkshire, and Springvale in Bilston, West Midlands. The customer service centre…