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Get your hands on some of Radley’s newest autumn/winter bags and boots with our Mirror competition – here’s how to enter

To celebrate the new season, we’re teaming up with luxury British brand Radley to give one lucky reader the chance to win an Autumn/ Winter 2025 bundle. The gift package includes two new bags and a pair boots: the Lingfield Road Chelsea Boot (in black), the Hadleigh Place Tote (choose from black, stripe or check), and the Belsize Bag (choose from khaki, toffee or dark oak).

The bundle is worth a whopping £600 and gives you the chance to elevate your wardrobe for the new season with timeless accessories that will last well beyond 2025.

This chance to win an epic bundle comes as Radley presents a brand transformation and new product aesthetic this season, with the arrival of Radley’s new Design Director, Fernando Soriano Iglesias. Fernando’s debut collection delivers timeless luxury, rooted in meticulous design that celebrates the art of leathercraft. His designs showcase a new precision in proportion and construction in a wide range of new volumes and uses carefully selected materials in luxurious textures.

“A Radley bag is the sum of its many parts and is where proportion, texture and form unite. From the first sketch, I’m imagining how this handbag will be loved and carried. We then bring it to life with our skilled artisan partners, selecting beautiful leathers in a refined colour palette. The finishing details like bespoke hardware are then added to create the perfect companion for your journey through life,” explains Fernando.

The season’s designs feature rich, earthy tones that evoke the crispness of early autumn. A key new style is the Belsize Bag , worth £259 . Punctuated with the new signature Radley plate hardware – a detail shaped to mirror the organic curves of folded leather –the Belsize is the latest take on the boxy satchel. Finished with three sections and an adjustable strap so it can be carried on your shoulder or across the body.

A fits-all tote is the essential bag style of the season, and the Hadleigh Place Tote , worth £179, has been created to tick all the boxes. It’s durable and timeless and comes in black canvas or an innovative striped or checked fly-knit fabric. It features double webbing straps that tuck inside when you’re not using them and branded press studs that allow the bag to be fastened and shaped in multiple ways.

Finally, Radley has reimagined the classic Chelsea boot. The Lingfield Road , worth £159, feature an elasticated ankle silhouette with a Cuban block heel and soft square toe – the result is a pair of everyday boots in smooth leather that you can run around town in.

Commenting on Radley’s new brand vision, Chief Brand Officer Jackie Hay says: “This Autumn will be a brand reset moment for Radley, and we are excited to unveil our new vision. Radley now stands for accessible luxury, iconic design, uncompromising quality and a dedication to crafting the best £299 handbag.”

Three time Oscar winner and Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig has died aged 83 as stars from the iconic film franchise have paid tribute

Harry Potter legend Stuart Craig has died aged 83, the British Film Designers Guild has confirmed. The iconic film series’ production designer is credited with bringing the children’s books to life.

He died at home on Sunday after 14 years with Parkinson’s disease. “Our beloved husband and father, deeply loved and respected, was not only known for his talent but also for his kindness and we are moved by hearing of how many lives he touched.

“He will live on in our hearts forever,” Craig’s family told the Guardian. He is best known for designing the look at all eight Harry Potter films. Craig won three Oscars throughout his career and was nominated for eight more of the prestigious awards.

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He had also worked on The English Patient, Gandhi, The Mission, The Elephant Man, and Dangerous Liasons. The designer won best art direction Oscars for Gandhi, Dangerous Liaisons and The English Patient. Throughout his career, Craig was given an impressive 16 nominations and three wins at the BAFTAs.

Tributes from across the film industry have poured in following the sad news as Harry Potter producer David Heyman said: “Stuart Craig was one of the greatest production designers to work in film.

“He was also the kindest, most generous and supportive man. He had exquisite taste and a wonderful sense of story. He also had the extraordinary ability to bring out the very best in everyone around him.

“It was a privilege to work with him, and to be in his orbit.” Director David Yates, who worked on the final four Harry Potter films, added: “Stuart was a dear friend and colleague: he was a giant in our industry, graceful, talented, stubborn and always nurturing and supporting emerging design talent.

“We will all miss him a great deal.” David Puttnam, who worked on The Mission, Cal and Memphis Belle, wrote: “Not only was Stuart the most inventively gifted production designer of his generation, but as a man and a departmental head he certainly ranks among the most exemplary collaborators I ever had the privilege of working with.

“Stuart generated the most incredible sense of loyalty among his team, something which sprung naturally from a debt he felt he owed to those with whom he’d worked, and who had helped him, early in his career.

“Losing Stuart is a very sad day for the whole of the British film industry – he and his influence will be massively missed.”

A fan commented: “Stuart Craig was the person who brought Harry Potter locations to life: Hogwarts castle (both inside and out), the Ministry of Magic, Diagon Alley, and much more.

“Wands up for an absolute legend, RIP.” Craig never picked up an Oscar for his work on Harry Potter, but is remembered for designing the now iconic sets.

He worked alongside frequent collaborator and set decorator, the late Stephenie McMillan, on all the Harry Potter films as well as spin off Fantastic Beasts. Craig is remembered by his wife Patricia Stangroom and their two children.

Myleene Klass told fans her ‘heart was about to run to the door’ after revealing that her eldest daughter, Ava, who she shares with ex-husband, Graham Quinn, was leaving home

Hear’Say star, Myleene Klass, sobs uncontrollably in her latest post on Instagram after revealing that her eldest daughter is moving out. The mum-of-three, 47, who shares Ava, 18, with her ex-husband, Graham Quinn, holds her head in her hands in the emotional video as she admits she ‘doesn’t know how she’s going to cope’.

Sporting a grey Sketchers hoodie, sitting in her car after an appointment at the opticians, Myleene explains her tear-stained face is a mixture of sadness – as well as trying on contact lenses for the first time.

Opening up about her heartache, she said: “So this is a combination of trying on contact lenses for the first time, just come from the opticians and crying in the opticians because he asked me how many children I have and their ages. I then just burst into tears and said ‘well three, but my 18-year-old is going to university in a few days’. I literally just cried all over him, which wasn’t ideal when he was fitting contact lenses.”

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Myleene shares daughters Ava and Hero, 14, with ex-husband Graham and three-year-old son Apollo with fiancé Simon Motson.

Appealing to mums who have older children, she asked: “Mums, how do you do this? How do you say goodbye to your first love? Is this what I’m going to do for three years?

“I literally want this for her, but I don’t want it for me. My baby, she hasn’t even gone yet. Oh my god, how am I going to drive her there and drive home like this.”

“I’m just going to have to pull over and cry in the services.”

Sighing deeply, Myleene said she was being “ridiculous”, before adding: “But my heart is about to run to the door.” She concluded: “PS I promise I’m fine but doing the room lists, the shop for one and having them let you hug them loads, suddenly, you’ll know how bitter sweet this is.”

It comes as the Classic FM star was forced to defend Ava after some on social media branded her a ‘nepo baby’. The talented pianist got top marks at school this summer and won a coveted spot at the Royal Academy of Music.

However, after some suggested the teen had only got in because of her mum’s connections, Myleene told MailOnline: “She (Ava) has done the piano for eight hours a day, she went to the Royal Academy of Music, she had to audition, they didn’t just say ‘Myleene Klass’ daughter is showing up, give her a place’, she had to audition, and that’s the point.

“You could call my children nepo babies all day long, but they can play Rachmaninoff concertos like the best of them.

“To what end are you going to decide that that’s a nepo baby when they have worked and been on the grind for their own money and their own talent?”

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As we head deeper into autumn, shoppers who struggle to wake on dark mornings won’t want to snooze on this deal that’s slashed a ‘game changing’ daylight lamp to its cheapest available price

It’s that time of year again when we’ll soon gain an extra hour in bed but have to say goodbye to the lighter evenings as winter approaches. However, there’s been some debate about whether this tradition should be ditched, with the British Sleep Society suggesting that natural morning light is beneficial for sleep, while changing the clocks can be harmful. This advice comes just as we’re about to put our clocks back, marking the end of British Summer Time (BST), or Daylight Saving Time.

Given the discussions around the benefits of waking up to natural light, shoppers might want to check out this Amazon find, which could revolutionise your wake-up routine during the dark and gloomy winter months – and it’s currently on sale.

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This daylight lamp from Amazon has been dubbed a “game-changer” purchase by customers who’ve noticed a difference since using this alarm to wake up on dark mornings.

The device replicates the colours of a real sunrise and sunset using LED lights, offering adjustable bedroom lighting so you can relax at night and wake up properly in the morning. Known to help treat seasonal affective disorder, this lamp aims to help you fall asleep and wake up feeling fully refreshed and alert.

And right now, you can snap up this lamp for a cool 28% off in the sale, bringing the price down to £36.17, making Amazon the cheapest place to buy your own.

With the UK soon to return to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), as the clocks go back, a group of experts have spotlighted the advantages of this standard time. Prof von Schantz noted that GMT “aligns closely with the natural light-dark cycles of the day and night” and stressed that “natural daylight in the morning is crucial for maintaining an optimal alignment of our body clocks with day and night, which is essential for optimal sleep and overall health.”

Dr Crawford noted: “Mornings are the time when our body clocks have the greatest need for light to stay in sync,” she explained. “At our latitudes, there is simply no spare daylight to save during the winter months, and given the choice between natural light in the morning and natural light in the afternoon, the scientific evidence favours light in the morning.”

Available for £49 at Boots, John Lewis and Dunelm, Amazon is currently the cheapest place to pick up one of these Lumie Sunrise Lamps ahead of the winter mornings.

Shoppers who have picked up their own can’t stop singing its praises, as one buyer beams: “This is the BEST thing I have ever bought from Amazon. Having always been interested in buying a SAD lamp, I have been searching around for the best and most cost-effective, and this is it. I love this lamp so much. The features are exactly what I needed it for and it has improved my sleep and morning routine so much! A must buy, especially for those who struggle to wake up in the morning when it’s dark.”

Further accolades come from this customer, who says: “I’ve been using the Lumie Sunrise Alarm for nearly two weeks now, and it has certainly made a difference in my morning routine. Waking up in the morning has always been a struggle for me, and this alarm clock has helped to ease that struggle. However, my experience with this product has been mixed. The most significant advantage of the Lumie Sunrise Alarm is its ability to mimic a natural sunrise, gently waking me up with gradually increasing light intensity. This feature has been a game-changer for my mornings, making it much easier to get out of bed.”

This shopper does go on to note some disappointment, writing: “On the downside, the Lumie Sunrise Alarm has a few issues. Firstly, the build quality of the device leaves much to be desired. It does look and feel somewhat cheap, which is disappointing given its price point. Setting up the alarm can be a bit of a hassle, as it’s not as user-friendly as I would have liked. The user manual could use more detailed instructions to simplify the setup process. Additionally, I found the red light in the clock to be quite annoying when using the alarm as a bedside table clock during the night. It’s not adjustable in intensity, and it disrupted my sleep more than I anticipated.”

Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh and her EastEnders husband Toby-Alexander Smith are expecting their second child together and they took to Instagram to share the exciting news

Emmerdale actress Amy Walsh and her EastEnders husband Toby-Alexander Smith are expecting their second child. The pair revealed the exciting news on social media, sharing they were set to become a family of four.

The pair are already proud parents to daughter Bonnie, who was born in 2022, but they are now set to add another little one to their family. Revealing the news, they wrote: “Smith/Walsh baby 2.0 incoming 2026.”

Fans rushed to congratulate them on their news, with EastEnders star Clair Norris – who played Bernie Taylor – penned: “Sweetest video! Congratulations to you all!” Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick wrote: “So exciting!”

The couple are best known for their soap roles, with Amy playing Tracy Robinson in the ITV soap whilst Toby played EastEnders villain and serial killer Gray Atkins until his exit from the soap after the character was jailed.

Speaking recently, Amy admitted she found it hard to balance time with her family and her work. She explained: “It’s just a juggle, a struggle sometimes … I’ve barely seen him since we got married.

“We do feel like newlyweds, we haven’t been together that long in the grand scheme of things so our relationship is still quite new and fresh but then you throw a toddler in the mix and work commitments and it’s crazy.”

Amy and Toby got together in 2020 after meeting in the audience at Strictly Come Dancing a year before. Speaking about how becoming a parent changed them, Toby told OK! magazine: “We’ve always been a really good team anyway and I think Bonnie coming along has shown that we’re meant to be parents together, because we’re finding our roles.”

The pair’s love story kicked off in the audience at Strictly, which Amy described as a “twist of fate”.

She said: “The twists of fate that came into play to make us meet are crazy. Jamie Laing was supposed to be in it that year but he broke his ankle so Kelvin Fletcher replaced him, and Toby wasn’t even supposed to be in the audience that week.

“It only came out when we spoke to each other and we put two and two together and were like, ‘So you do that and I do that.’ We didn’t even say the words Emmerdale or EastEnders. After the show someone sent me a screenshot of us in the audience and I sent it to my best friend and joked, ‘Me and my future husband,’ just thinking it was going to be a date.”

Stacey Solomon is concerned that she is heading into an early menopause after experiencing a range of symptoms so has ruled out more kids if that is the case

Stacey Solomon is concerned that she is heading into an early menopause. The former Loose Women star, 35, is well over a decade away from the average age in which the reproductive stage for a woman ends, but can’t help but worry that it is coming sooner than normal after noticing just how ‘tired’ and ‘snappy’ she has been.

The TV star, who is married to ex-EastEnders actor Joe Swash and has Rex, five, Rose, three, and two-year-old Belle with him but also has Leighton, 13, and 17-year-old Zachary from previous relationships, has returned to screens alongside her husband with their BBC reality show Stacey & Joe, and on Tuesday’s episode, she had a candid chat with her sister Jemma.

As they spoke, Stacey reminded her sister that early menopause could potentially run in the family. She said: “I think I’m going through the menopause, I’m perimenopausal, I’m so snappy and tired. I wake up tired, I have eight hours’ sleep and I wake up and I’m exhausted. On mum’s side the menopause came early so we’re likely to go through it early too.”

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Jemma, 36, who has three children herself, then joked to Stacey: “You’ve got to remember you have 18 children, 17 dogs, 45 chickens, you work full-time, you have a busy life.”

Stacey, who shot to fame as a contestant on The X Factor in her late teens and has since carved out a major career as a television personality, then ruled out the idea of having any more children if indeed she is heading for the menopause at this stage in life.

She said: “If you could test tolerance mine would be at its all time low. If I am going through the menopause and that’s it, no more children for me, then I think I will open an animal sanctuary.”

Later on, Stacey was joined by Joe, who also has Harry, 18, with his ex Emma Sophocleous, where she opened up to her personal physiologist Dr Olly, and told him: “I feel like I’m drying out. I think my ovaries are pruned and they have said goodbye.

“All my friends on Loose Women talk about it all the time. Some things I can’t relate to. But I do think that as I get older I do get more agitated.”

Later on, she told the camera: “My health anxiety started when I had Zach. I think when you have kids you start to recognise your own mortality. Meeting Olly and having that friend that can go down the rabbit hole with you has really helped.”

Women generally enter the menopause between 44 and 53 years old, and symptoms can include anxiety and depression as well as irregular periods, hot flashes and mood swings.

Even though Stacey has seemingly quashed the idea of having another child, insiders recently claimed to The Mirror that it wouldn’t be a ‘surprise’ to anyone if another little one arrived.

The source said: “They’ve both got so much love to give and Joe is the best, most hands-on dad. They would have another baby if the time was right, but their lives are so busy. They’ve talked about Joe having a vasectomy but even then they’ve joked about it being reversible. No one would be surprised if a number seven came along!”