I tried the world's first weight-loss diet from 1865... here is how it compares to today's diet trends
William Banting, a funeral director in London during the 1800s, claimed to have lost 52 pounds and more than 13 inches after three decades of struggling with his weight by following a very peculiar diet.
I scored a coveted job at Disney World... why working at the Happiest Place on Earth is actually a NIGHTMARE
While some may think that working at the theme park would be fun and dazzling, a former staffer confessed during an exclusive chat with the Daily Mail that there were a slew of drawbacks.
GRIFF RHYS JONES: My night with four young people (I paid, of course)...and why, in spite of all their witless opinions, I deplore the way their futures are being stifled
What's the legacy we're leaving to the young, beyond jobs that won't make them enough money, costs that keep rising, public services that don't work?
Criminals could be banned from pubs, concerts and sports grounds under new sentencing powers
The crackdown was unveiled yesterday by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, who hailed it as part of the Government's mission to 'cut crime and make streets safer'.
The Kooks frontman Luke Pritchard reveals why Rebel Wilson joined the band on stage and admits they only rehearsed an hour before
The musician, 40, left fans shocked when he welcomed the Australian actress, 45, on stage to sing a rendition of Gangsta's Paradise on Friday.
Lovely jubbly! Sir David Jason, 85, is in great spirits as he's mobbed by fans before his new show at Manchester's Lowry Theatre
Sir David Jason was mobbed by adoring fans as he left his hotel in Manchester on Saturday. The Only Fools and Horses star, 85, happily waved to those waiting outside the hotel.
LIZ JONES: Forget the mud and stomach-churning loos... here's why my festival weekend was one of the best ever
I hope that our wild weekend at Glastonbury in Somerset is lodged in my nephew's mind. That time he watched Amy Winehouse, with his auntie who stood on a square of bin bag.
'Oh she's out!' Michelle Keegan lets her hair down as she posts selfie with a beer before partying at Coldplay's Wembley gig
Michelle Keegan posted a stunning selfie with a bottle of Corona beer to Instagram on Saturday. The Coronation Street star, 38, revealed that she was going out with a hands-up emoji.
Police use drone team for the first time to prevent more Notting Hill Carnival carnage after murder of young mum
Organisers say 7,000 officers and staff will be on site today and tomorrow with live facial recognition cameras and screening arches to detect weapons at the busiest entry points.
Karren Brady's cutting putdowns and cold daggers on The Apprentice as she shocks fans with glamorous new look
As her stern lip remains the same, Karren's look has not, with the star's transformation blatant for all to see.
TALK OF THE TOWN: Moving in the right direction - Harry Styles set to start work on mega-mansion
The former One Direction singer, right, is combining two luxury homes on a private estate in Hampstead, north London.
Moment 'shameless' pair are seen 'raiding honesty box for cash and duck eggs'
This is the shameless moment two men appeared to raid an honesty box filled with duck eggs before taking off with them without paying.
Funfair worker in his 20s dies after suffering 'serious head injuries' in seaside ride tragedy
A fairground worker has died after suffering serious head injuries following an 'emergency incident' on a ride at a seaside funfair.
The new hire that hints at Wes Streeting's ambitions to succeed Sir Keir as PM
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has hired Barack Obama's former speechwriter Michael Lea Rock as speculation mounts about the battle to succeed Sir Keir Starmer.
Sophie Ellis Bextor stuns in glitter mini dress she makes surprise appearance at Reading Festival to perform Murder on the Dancefloor
Sophie Ellis Bextor put on a truly dazzling display on Saturday when she made an unexpected appearance at Reading Festival. The singer, 46, joined Royel Otis.
MAFS UK expert Charlene Douglas in a wheelchair after being rushed to hospital as she gives health update
The relationship expert, 44, shared a health update to her Instagram Story after falling ill before Notting Hill carnival.
Gallery chain boss warns tourist tax is forcing wealthy art collectors abroad
Despite Britain being the world's second-largest art market after the US, Butterwick says the sector is under threat as the lack of tax-free shopping means art connoisseurs are looking elsewhere.
A single slimline G&T could push you over the drink-drive limit faster - find out why
It may be good for your waistline - but drinking a single slimline G&T could push you over the drink-drive limit faster.
JOANNE HARRIS reveals she didn't earn much when her novel Chocolat became a film
Harris says she didn't make a fortune from the movie, but it was enough for her to afford not to go back to teaching for a certain amount of time.
Number of women who work longer hits new high
Figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed the milestone, illustrating the stark change over the past three decades.
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