Francesca Menato

Avoid the sugar coma and calorie headache of Bank Holiday weekend (whilst still having fun)

We sat down with actress turned cook and baker Lisa Faulkner. The Celebrity Masterchef winner is now bringing her recipes to the masses and, when we spoke to her, we just had to ask about Stir-up Sunday!

We sat down with Strictly Come Dancing star Darcey Bussell to talk about her style, choosing the right party dress and if you can ever have too much sparkle

Nothing finishes off Christmas decorations more than a beautiful arrangement of flowers. We've picked out some of our favourite ideas to pinch for a perfect festive home.

The Ghostbusters movie is getting a reboot and this time, who you gonna call? These ladies. Meet the new all-female cast including Bridesmaids stars Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig. Colour us excited!

From who's in it, to what it's called, we've rounded up all the info from the big new James Bond 24 movie announcement. From new and old cast to the title of this instalment - 007 fans step this way.

If you haven’t read all of Victoria Hislop’s books yet, we’ve rounded up five essentials. Plus meet the author at a special GHI event on 28 May 2015

Downton Abbey may be over for another year but there's still a lot of brilliant TV on the way. From new BBC dramas to ITV adaptations, these are the must watch shows coming soon in Spring.

The internet has gone crazy over this picture of a dress. After one woman and her friends couldn’t agree on what colour it is, they took it to a global vote. So what do you see?

For anyone who just loved Jojo Moyes' last novel Me Before You, you'll be thrilled to hear she has a new book - the sequel, After You! Time to start the release date countdown.

One of our fave TV cooks has a new book: Tea & Cake With Lisa Faulkner. So, we sat down to talk about just that. Read her recommendations for the best easy, simple birthday cake recipes, the perfect choice for beginners and why she thinks you shouldn't aim for perfection.

If you're a fan of a lie-in or find yourself in bed before anyone else, you should know that a new study has found that those sleeping over 8 hours a night have an increased chance of stroke.

Ripley is back and ready to receive a ‘proper ending’ in a new Alien sequel. Sigourney Weaver has all but confirmed her return as the original butt-kicking heroine.

The long-standing Queen of Pop made a VERY dramatic return to the British music scene – by falling off the stage at the Brit Awards last night. See what happened and just how much of a pro Madonna looked afterwards.

It doesn't get much more stereotypically Australian than a koala bear sitting in a convertible jeep - maybe a kangaroo playing cricket - and that's exactly what one boy found when he came home.

Someone’s been asking the important questions. Well, Lord Ashcroft political polls specifically, asked a focus group what supermarket party leaders would be – the answers were both illuminating and a little funny

From Marmite Easter eggs to the horrifying Creme Eggs news, people keep messing around with chocolate – see what they’ve done to Kit Kats

When Benedict isn’t busy starring in Sherlock or doting on Sophie Hunter, he spends his time looking handsome in pictures and saying brilliant things. Here’s a round-up of his best quotes

If you’re as bored of the cold weather as most people, you’ll love this funny police warning... She wears a blue dress and sings Let It Go!

Why have seven different types of chemical cleaners when you can have a few environmentally friendly tricks up your sleeve? These green cleaning hacks will make household chores so much simpler!

YouTube is a source of many a brilliant video, and today we've stumbled across this hilarious clip of a baby doing Riverdance. You HAVE to watch it.

To celebrate 50 years since the release of The Sound of Music, Lady Gaga gave a phenomenal medley performance of the Julie Andrews songs. Then Maria herself came on stage!

The award season is over and while we celebrate the best in film making, we've also noticed more than one actress taking a moment to call the industry out on sexism, and celebrate the best of their fellow females. Patricia Arquette just joined the ranks with her amazing speech at the Oscars 2015.

You may think you know the best tricks to get your house and clothes clean as a whistle, but we've rounded up some of the biggest myths, misconceptions and mistakes to help you keep your home sparkling.

If you grew up with the Brat Pack, fantasies of a declaration of love via boom box held aloft, and secret hopes that hover skateboards really would exist by now, this tribute to the best 80s teen movies will take you back!

The Mirror's data offshoot, ampp3d, has done some very important work and created a Cat Map of Britain. See the most cat-loving areas, the most popular breeds and how your town stacks up!

Emma Bridgewater has created a new set of mugs for EACH, the East Anglia Children’s Hospices, of which the Duchess of Cambridge is a patron. Check out the lovely mugs that Kate went to see in Stoke on Trent

A very firm ‘you are not invited’ invitation has appeared on the internet and we’re wondering – is it too harsh, are some things better left unsaid?

A new bit of research from YouGov has found the most desirable profession in the UK. So, do you share most Brits' dream job?

Channel 4's hotly anticipated Indian Summers kicked off last night, and while we'd give a positive review to the show, the thing we loved the most was Julie Walters' wardrobe. Here's what she had to say about her costumes and some of our favourites...

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter got married on Valentine's Day at Mottistone Manor on the Isle of Wight. Here's what there is to see at the incredible country pile!

Who's tried the 'bulletproof' butter filled coffee?! While many of us wish there were fad diets that work, the BDA - The British Dietetic Association - has given a few very good reasons to avoid certain dangerous celebrity diets. From the Paleo diet to eating clay - avoid trying these to lose weight quickly.

Did you know what marriage was all about when you were a child? 15 kids were asked for their thoughts on relationships and the answers were both adorable and hilarious.

Ab Fab pair Joanna Lumley and Jennifer Saunders went head to head along with Dame Edna and GH favourite LuLu in The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. For us, Joanna and her beehive stole the show with these hilarious lines!

Australia's oldest man has shown off his serious knitting skills at age 109, kitting out a troupe of tiny sick penguins in adorable jumpers.

If you don't know about them already, let us introduce you to SORTED Food. A group of handsome food bloggers who bring you all things, yummy, easy and fun. Here are our top video picks.

Think straw houses are just for one of Three Little Pigs? Think again. New homes on the market could dramatically reduce your energy bills!

Ever wondered what effect your cutlery has on your eating habits? We hadn’t, either! Turns out, what your spoon is made of makes a big difference.

Labour have unveiled their latest election campaign strategy to get women voters onside: a pink bus. While some are offended others don’t have an issue with it – what do you think?

A new study has revealed what it is that worries teenagers the most. From the big fears to those things they consistently avoid - here's what teenager dread the most.

Fans of Sherlock will be relieved and more than a little excited to see these (spoiler free) preview pictures of Benedict Cumberbatch reprising his role of Sherlock for season 3 of the BBC's hit series. The deerstalker is back!

Stephen Fry was given the hosting job at this year's BAFTA Awards ceremony and his 'translation' of Benedict Cumberbatch's name was hilariously perfect.

Excited about 50 Shades Of Grey? There’s a new trailer, which, sadly, doesn’t have Jamie Dornan but it does have Lego. Yes, we said Lego!

If you have a cat or a child with a YouTube account you’ll know that cats love sitting in boxes, a lot. Here's why. Plus, the best video you’ll see all day.

For anyone who’s been through a Facebook break-up or if you just fancy a look at some funny social media manners, YourTango’s retro video is a must watch!

For most of us the cold makes us a bit miserable if not actually sick. Here's why science agrees with us: Baking is the answer.

The research has been done; the difference between cat and dog people, what your breed of dog says about you… Dog lovers read on.

What if Benedict Cumberbatch didn’t have his perfect Etonian name? Jimmy Kimmel asked just that and had him try on a few new names in a hilarious video. Does he look like a Chad to you?

For many of us, the bathroom is the smallest room in the house, so these space-saving storage ideas may well change your life. Don't worry, there are some pretty decorating ideas too!

We've been asking the question for years: does the time you eat affect your weight? While previously it was only suspected, a new study has revealed that it does, and there's a specific window you should stick to if you want to lose weight.

Last night Maisie Williams of Game Of Thrones fame took on the difficult challenge of presenting the pain and terror of cyberbullying in a Channel 4 drama of the same name - here's why you and your children need to watch it.

For a lot of us we spend most of our time in our kitchen, so why not dedicate the same amount of time to making it look amazing? Check out these brilliant space saving storage hacks and decorating ideas.

The Oscars nominations are out and we're loving the art deco imagery that came with them. So, how do the Academy Awards differ to the Golden Globes? Who will be adding an Oscar to their collection?

TV personality and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has responded to a pastor’s claims that she celebrates her lesbianism and promotes a gay agenda. Her response was perfect.

The Tracy brothers are back, and they look a bit different to how we remember them… A new ITV series Thunderbirds Are Go has been announced, and the puppets have got quite the dramatic makeover.

Hold on to your hats ladies and gentlemen – and you are wearing hats, there's royalty present – the Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William AND Prince Harry are all on Twitter. Ready to start following?

With a language as rich as English it’s hardly surprising that some fall by the wayside. Well, the Word Warriors have picked out the 10 most underused words

With the return of Twin Peaks and the confirmed signing of dishy Kyle MacLachlan as Special Agent Dale Cooper, we started to wonder about the other characters. Where are they now?

If you’ve grown up with an older sister, you will understand the joys and, ahem, challenges of being their younger sibling. How many of these strike a chord with you?

Free instant messaging services like Whatsapp, Snapchat and iMessage may be getting banned if David Cameron has anything to say about it, do you agree with his reasoning?

Is auto-correct your text enemy? Has texting your children made you feel incredibly old? What about the real meaning of LOL? These hilarious messages prove you are not alone...

If you're a fan of Cadbury Creme Eggs, you'll have a lot to deal with this Easter. With changes to the price and a very big change to the egg itself, you may need to sit down. This is not a yolk (sorry!)

It was the first award ceremony of the year: the Golden Globes 2015. So what were the best moments? From Benedict Cumberbatch's photobomb, or 'Cumberbomb', to the support showed to France and some seriously impressive speeches, you'll wish you had been there.

About to go to your first gym class? Just tried box-fit or yoga? Then these thoughts will ring a bell...