‘I went from hiking on a beautiful day…to making a goodbye video to my family’ 

Trapped alone in the wilderness with a shattered body, this is the moment Claire Nelson thought she was about to die. What followed was an astonishing feat of physical and emotional endurance  Claire in the Joshua Tree national park just days before her accident From the top of a stack of boulders, 12 feet above the southern … Read more

It’s horribly ironic that I wrote to Caroline: ‘It’s just TV and nobody died’

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Woke in Los Angeles to the shocking news that Caroline Flack has taken her own life at just 40 years old. After decades working in the news business, I don’t shock easily but this left me, like everyone who knew her, absolutely reeling. Caroline was a mate of mine. We weren’t close … Read more

Russell Watson on the ‘proper ups and downs’ of his 20 year career

It’s 20 years since Russell Watson topped the charts with his debut album, The Voice, announcing himself to the world as the owner of the finest larynx this side of Luciano Pavarotti. During the time since, the working-class bloke who left school without any qualifications has found himself regularly entertaining presidents, prime ministers and emperors. … Read more

Meet your batch: part two

Meet your batch: part two By Suzanne Mulholland Published: 00:03 GMT, 23 February 2020 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 23 February 2020 Tasty meals at the ready plus a freezer full of homemade suppers? Easy, says YouTube sensation The Batch Lady – it’s all about prepping and cooking ahead  To a lot of people, batching meals … Read more

Apple & blackberry plait | Daily Mail Online

Apple & blackberry plait By Suzanne Mulholland Published: 00:03 GMT, 23 February 2020 | Updated: 00:03 GMT, 23 February 2020 This sweet plait is easy to make alongside the savoury version, as once you’ve got the hang of the technique you’ll be able to knock these up really quickly. This is delicious served with a … Read more

Is insomnia the new midlife crisis? 

Mindfulness isn’t the solution! It is yet another added pressure. Being mindful is the last thing we want to do We’re ‘the lucky generation’ – healthier, richer and more independent than at any time in history. So why can’t we sleep at night? Author Ada Calhoun has some surprising theories  At first I thought it … Read more