The diamond experts said: “The total weight of the 14 solitaire diamonds in Kate’s ring is probably around six carats. Today, in a high-quality grade, they could set you back up to £3,000 per diamond, so up to about £42,000 for the 14 diamonds. The ring could therefore be worth about £300,000-£350,000 without the diamonds.” … Read more
The Big Country, which is on BBC 2 this afternoon, is considered one of the greatest Westerns ever made. The Oscar-winning film starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston and Burl Ives was the favourite movie of sitting US President Eisenhower, who screened the picture at the White House for four consecutive nights. … Read more
It’s almost inevitable for many Brits that they will be waking up today with some level of a hangover. Despite our best efforts to not drink too much, New Year’s Eve is typically one of the heaviest nights of the year. While the only real cure for a hangover is going back in time to … Read more
In the UK, cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death, accounting for around a quarter of all fatalities every year. It is the name for a range of conditions that can affect the heart and circulatory system including heart failure, strokes and coronary heart disease. These are typically linked to a build up of … Read more
After the fun and excitement of Christmas and New Year, the reality starts to set in that we have another two months of winter to contend with. Short days and cold temperatures aren’t exactly inspiring. And with these factors we are more likely to suffer both physically and mentally, as we aren’t getting enough sunlight … Read more
Christmas is the time of year that we are most likely to pile on a few pounds. While gaining a little extra weight is nothing to worry about, it can become unhealthy past a certain point. For example, obesity is linked to multiple dangerous health conditions such as diabetes and stroke. And having too much … Read more
Whether you fix yourself a glass of bubbly or go for something a bit stronger, New Year’s Eve parties rarely see dry glasses. While enjoying alcohol in moderation isn’t the end of the world, even a small amount of the popular beverage could make you more susceptible to cancer, according to Cancer Research UK. Professor … Read more
Certain vitamins and minerals are needed to keep our bodies functioning to the best of their ability. Vitamin D is one such nutrient, which is used to keep our bones and muscles healthy. Found in exposure to sunlight, as well as certain foods, it should therefore be readily available. However, the shorter, darker days experienced … Read more
As we age it is inevitable that our appearance starts to change. This includes our skin that becomes thinner over time, making it more prone to wrinkles. A reduction of elastin and collagen in the skin also makes it saggy. An area of the body this is most evident is perhaps the neck – creating … Read more
The latest government data revealed the Covid case rate in all local authorities in England and Wales (rate per 100,000). Great Yarmouth: 54.4 Chesterfield: 49.6 Scarborough: 45.1 Isle of Wight: 44.3 Fylde: 43.1 Torbay: 41.8 Newcastle-under-Lyme: 41.7 Melton: 40.9 North Norfolk: 40.9 Stafford: 40.6 Broxtowe: 40.1 Surrey Heath: 39.2 South Hams: 38.7 Newark and Sherwood: … Read more
