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The decline and fall of the bible of female gentility

David Sillito Media Correspondent BBC The Lady: spring flowers, housekeepers and vital etiquette tips The Lady, Britain’s longest-running women’s magazine, has formally announced that it has ceased publication. The magazine is famed for its etiquette advice and adverts for butlers,…

The Essex mother who sold Malala painting for £51k

Shivani Chaudhari BBC News, Essex Grove Gallery Alexandra Johnson has sold her works for tens of thousands of pounds Alexandra Johnson was already grieving her mother’s death when Covid-19 hit the UK in 2020. As a former city trader, she…

What’s coming up this week

BBC/Studio Lambert/Getty Images This week, Race Across the World returns to our screens, with five teams setting off from the Great Wall of China. But that’s not all the week has in store. Self Esteem‘s new album is out, the…

15 Mother’s Day Gifts, According to a Busy Mom

Every year, my husband asks what I want for Mother’s Day — not because he’s clueless about what I like, but because he knows I appreciate practical gifts over grand gestures. I’d much rather get a pair of soft, stretchy…

6 Petite Swimsuits to Wear This Spring and Summer

As someone who regularly snips fabric off their jeans, I know that shopping for petite fashion can be difficult. Trousers, dresses, and skirts are always too long, resulting in endless trips to the tailor. Now that summer and peak travel…

Honest Beauty Ageless Firm+Even Serum Review

Cold weather can certainly do a number on my skin, and this year I’ve been experiencing a particularly bad case of the post-winter skin “blahs.” I’m talking blotchiness, dullness, lack of firmness—my skin just plain looked tired and lacked a…