Sequins, songs, kids… dance! This is what saved SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR’s sanity during lockdown

….and her wonderfully joyous discos filmed in the family kitchen helped lift the nation’s spirits too. She tells Hattie Crisell why Friday nights round at hers became so precious  Getting into the groove! Sophie with, from left, Kit, 11, Ray, eight, Jesse, four, and husband Richard Sophie wears dress, rotate by Birger Christensen at brownsfashion.com. … Read more

Thomas Markle ‘given up on Meghan and Harry’ after reading Finding Freedom, says son Thomas Jnr.

Thomas Markle has ‘given up on Meghan and Harry completely’ after reading new Finding Freedom book, according to son Thomas Jnr. Meghan Markle’s father Thomas has given up ‘on Meghan and Harry’ completely Meghan’s half brother Thomas Jnr claims his father ‘doesn’t trust her’ anymore He also said Thomas Snr, 76, was angry after reading … Read more

British Airways pilots back job and pay cuts plan at airline

British Airways pilots back job and pay cuts plan at airline in ‘bitterly disappointing’ deal Up to 270 jobs will be cut as part of the deal averting ‘fire and rehire’ threat Salaries will be also temporarily cut by 20 per cent 85% of members accepted the deal on an 87% turnout, unions said By … Read more

Liz Jones’s Diary: In which I plan a pre-date spa trip

My face is important: it’s the only body part he will be talking to  ‘Spas are open… [champagne glass emoji]!!!!!’ Him. ‘Hi, Goddess. Was that meant for me?’ Me. ‘Yes!’ Honestly. Me telling a potential date that spas have opened their doors is tantamount to me saying I have, too. Front door, back door, windows. … Read more