I was a respectable civil servant but I was hiding £20,000 of debt after binge drinking from the age of 16 - a terrifying drunken episode finally forced me to go sober, says SERENA SMITH
SERENA SMITH: In my 20s, I looked like I was living the dream. A respectable job as a civil servant, glamorous nights out, designer clothes and luxury holidays to Dubai, Marbella and Portugal.
Virgin Atlantic boss says aviation industry 'cannot absorb' jet fuel prices 'at these levels' after tickets rise by up to £360
The carrier has raised ticket prices as the war in Iran continues to threaten jet fuel supplies, adding a fuel surcharge of £50 to economy tickets, £180 to premium economy and £360 to business class.
Alain Delon, dubbed the French James Dean exuded glamour and menace. A new book asks did he beat and kill a man for having an affair with his wife?
Acclaimed author Edward Chisolm takes you into the glamorous world of 1960s Paris and the seediness that lay beneath the surface of the high life
Inside the world's creepiest abandoned hotels - from Asia's most haunted hotel to a Marie Celeste town of 587 mini castles
A series of photographs offers a glimpse at eerie hotels around the globe that are frozen in time - and have chilling tales to tell.
GP issues warning about intimate female perfume 'melts': 'Could increase infection risk and affect contraception'
A growing range of products claim to 'improve' the scent of a woman's intimate area, from washes to more recent additions such as scented 'vaginal melts' designed to be inserted internally.
Sculptor behind Elizabeth II memorial statue defends decision to not portray late Queen on horseback - after critics said she was 'unrecognisable'
Martin Jennings, 68, revealed scale models of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip to the royal family on Tuesday at the British Museum.
Trump's striking plea to Americans as he addressed shellshocked reporters still wearing their ball gowns only moments after 'traumatic' attack
Reporters had rushed over from the Hilton hotel which was hosting the dinner just over one mile away, with many still wearing their black tie and ball gowns from the ritzy gala.
Why do people still drink skimmed milk? It's packed with more sugar than full-fat and I'd never touch the stuff, says PETER HITCHENS
There's plenty of evidence that we live in a gullible and misinformed culture, but perhaps the worst example of it is the extraordinary popularity of skimmed and semi-skimmed milk.
Can our neighbour force us to get rid of our brick compost heaps? He claims it will attract rats
Our new neighbour has demanded we remove our brick-built compost heaps from the bottom of our garden. We've not had any complaints in the 40 years we've been here.
I'm A Celebrity's Scarlett Moffatt fights back tears as she slams her campmates for 'ruining' Adam Thomas' winning 'moment of glory'
The Gogglebox star, 35, opened up last night on ITV's after-show Unpacked, where she spoke out in support of Thomas, who was crowned Jungle King.
Chaos as Trump and Melania rushed out of White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunman opens fire and guests dive under tables for cover
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were both rushed off stage from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots were heard inside the Washington Hilton.
Keir Starmer 'planning to sack Rachel Reeves in shock reshuffle': PM is willing to sacrifice his Chancellor if local council elections are a bloodbath, Labour insiders claim
Labour insiders say the Prime Minister is willing to sacrifice his Chancellor in sweeping changes to his top team, pencilled in for days after next month's local elections.
Crippling fuel and medicine shortages could hit UK households within weeks 'because No 10 is too distracted by Starmer's leadership crisis to deal properly with Iran fallout'
With supply lines coming under increasing strain because of the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz, senior civil servants have been urging No 10 to 'level with the public'.
Rayner: It's now or never to kick out Keir... as PM faces crunch sleaze vote, former deputy plots her No10 putsch with allies
Backbenchers claimed that Ms Rayner and her allies were spending the weekend canvassing support among her colleagues.
Kanye West's wife Bianca Censori flashes sideboob as couple resurface in first outing since rapper's UK ban
The controversial rapper, 48, was seen lounging on a chaise at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles alongside the scantily clad architect, 31, following his latest controversy.
Behind-the-scenes Harry and Meghan drama threatening the King's American state visit... extremely awkward topic Trump's agreed NOT to mention... and 'private grief' Charles is hiding from the world
Even if it isn't finished in time for the King's visit, there is an elephant in the White House ballroom this week - actually, there are five.
The ten fastest charging EVs: Which electric cars get you back on the road the quickest?
EVs not only come with long ranges these days - they can charge at lightning speeds. Here are the 10 fastest that are on sale in the UK today.
I'm a marathon runner and this is the app I used to help me recover from the gruelling 26.2-mile race - this is why you should use it after the London Marathon
This is a feeling that I'm sure almost all of the 59,000 runners taking on Sunday's London Marathon, no matter how experienced, will live through after they cross the iconic finish line.
Ben Affleck becomes a meme AGAIN with bizarre public act during Los Angeles outing
Ben Affleck has become a meme once again with a bizarre public act during his outing in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Harper Beckham, 14, joins mum Victoria on a work trip in New York - as Brooklyn embraces wife Nicola Peltz during crystal healing practice in LA amid ongoing family feud
Harper Beckham joined her fashion designer mother Victoria on a work trip in New York City this week.
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