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Meghan Markle has claimed that she was advised to wear wigs during her stint in Suits, but she refused. The Duchess of Sussex starred as paralegal Rachel Zane in seven seasons of the hugely successful Netflix show, which ran from 2011 to 2019.She left in 2018 after her marriage to Prince Harry. In a bonus episode of her podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder, Meghan made a revelation from her acting days while speaking to Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles.The businesswoman chatted to Meghan about how pop superstar Beyonce could have been a hairdresser after growing up watching her mother work…

UK drivers are being warned to be vigilant about their driveways, as unnoticed errors could result in a hefty £100 penalty or, worse, invalidate their car insurance.Overlooking the state of your driveway can prove costly, with potential for accidents and insurance issues due to obscured hazards or deterioration that can stress your tyres, leading to charges and mechanical woes.Graham Conway, managing director at Select Car Leasing, said: “People often forget about driveway maintenance when looking after their car, but it’s usually the first place where small issues start to appear.”He added: “If you’ve got oil leaks, worn tyres, or clutter…

China is building the world’s largest network of man-made rivers in a bid to tackle one of its biggest environmental challenges – water scarcity. The £49 billion project, officially known as the South-North Water Transfer Project (SNWTP), aims to divert massive volumes of water from the wetter south of the country to the drier north, including Beijing and surrounding provinces.The huge project is being rolled out in three main stages. The eastern and central routes are already operational, while the third and most ambitious part, the western route, is still in development. Once completed, the entire network is expected to…

A whopping £50 million has already been spent on a bridge in Spalding, Lincolnshire, yet the project won’t be finished until at least 2030. Completed last year, the bridge currently leads nowhere, as the road abruptly ends shortly after the now-completed bridge. This structure is part of the larger £110 million Spalding Western Relief Road, designed to relieve traffic congestion along the A16.Yesterday, on Monday, May 2, Lincolnshire County Council revealed that around £33 million is still needed to complete the remaining sections of the nearly four-mile relief road. Although the council has earmarked £27.7 million in its 2025-26 budget…

There is an underlying anxious feeling about buying your fruits and veggies and how long they will last, particularly as the warm weather creeps up. Sometimes, particularly after a big shop, not all ingredients are used and they risk spoiling quicker if stored incorrectly. While it could be assumed that chucking food in a container or the fridge is sealed proof your staple kitchen essentials will last a long time, this is not always the case. But there are methods and hacks that can ensure your kitchen ingredients will not spoil as quickly. Onions, one of the most versatile ingredients in everybody’s…

With energy prices still a concern for many households, energy experts are advising Brits to reconsider when they do their laundry this summer to avoid unnecessary costs.According to energy specialists at Grant Store, simply adjusting the time of day you use your washing machine could help shave pounds off your electricity bills – particularly during the warmer months when demand patterns change.”Many energy suppliers operate time-of-use (TOU) pricing, meaning the cost of electricity can vary throughout the day,” said an expert from Grant Store. “By avoiding peak hours and shifting high-usage appliances like washing machines to off-peak periods, you can…

A baker has promised a perfectly “delicate and moist”  lemon cake can be achieved when adding just one ingredient. Maryam, the woman behind Cakes by MK, said that her recipe makes the “most incredibly delicious and soft lemon cake”, with “delicate, moist” sponge, a “zesty” lemon curd and “super delicious” cream cheese frosting.Her secret ingredient is yoghurt, which she uses alongside milk to thin out the cake batter and provide additional moisture. Maryam likes using yoghurt in lemon cakes as she finds the “tartness found in yoghurt helps to amplify the lemon flavour” in the cake. Another sneaky addition that…

An African nation with one of the continent’s largest economies has officially launched a massive mega-project that will see a new desert city created, with a man-made channel running through it.On Saturday, Egypt unveiled plans for Jirian, a sprawling metropolis in Sheikh Zayed, some 26 miles west of Cairo. It’s part of the country’s huge “New Delta” programme, a large-scale agricultural initiative that aims to reclaim some 2.5 million acres of desert west of the Nile Delta, as per Arab News.On the project’s official website, planners say it will have a “prime location on the Middle Ring Road, close to…

It is hard to argue that Ibiza is one of Europe’s best holiday destinations. It boasts picturesque sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters, a varied history, and a legendary party scene. In 2024, the third-largest Balearic Island saw a record nine million passengers through its airport, a 1.5% increase compared to 2023, according to La Voz de Ibiza. However, the Spanish island has become a victim of its own success. Now, the holiday island is suffering from soaring prices, angry locals who vent their frustration with overtourism by mobilising in protests, and limits on tourist vehicles. Luckily, there is a cheaper alternative to Ibiza, which boasts…

An acclaimed animated sensation, The Secret Life of Pets featuring Kevin Hart and Jenny Slate among its stellar voice cast, is delighting families with free access on BBC iPlayer.Whether you’re on the hunt for laughter-filled entertainment for the kids or a fun film to chill out with this Sunday, the hit movie awaits with open paws!Boasting an exceedingly fresh Rotten Tomatoes critic score of 71 percent, The Secret Life of Pets has not only roared at the box office but also into the hearts of UK viewers, now streaming free for audiences nationwide.A Google user praised, “It was a really…