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This sunrise lamp is a “game-changer,” according to customers, because it “makes a huge difference” on gloomy winter mornings. It’s also on sale for almost 40% off this Blue Monday.

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Sleepers may have found the ideal product to make early winter starts easier and better for our mental health because the clocks aren’t going backwards for a while.

Many people claim that the Lumie Sunrise Alarm Clock has made them feel more rested. Additionally, the alarm clock is available on Amazon for a reduced price of £31.99, down 36% from its original price of £49.99, for this Blue Monday.

The Lumie alarm clock has a variety of clever features that can be pre-programmed to mimic a sunrise 30 minutes before your alarm goes off. It can also act as a sunset as it enters the dark, gradually dimming for more than 30 minutes until it is completely gone.

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Customers who claim to have noticed a noticeable improvement since incorporating this alarm into their morning routine on gloomy days have hailed this daylight lamp as an absolute “game-changer.”

More than 30 years have passed on research by Lumie, a British company that was founded in Cambridge in 1991 to improve sleep, mood, and energy levels. The company claims to have created the first wake-up light in 1992.

Using LED technology, the device mimics the natural hues of sunrise and sunset, providing customisable bedroom illumination to help you unwind at night and wake properly in the morning. Recognised for its effectiveness in combating seasonal affective disorder, this lamp is designed to support better sleep and ensure you wake feeling completely revitalised and alert.

The brand claims that the alarm clock mimics a sunrise to help with sleep and SAD and winter blues as well as promote better sleep. The sunrise and sunset are illuminated by a warm, white light, as are six other colors that can be used to complement a person’s mood: green, red, blue, pink, orange, or light blue. With a choice of 10 light levels, it can also be used as a bedside lamp.

Even better, this lamp is currently only available for £31.99, making Amazon the most affordable place to buy one. This means that you can purchase one at an impressive 36% discount.

The Sunrise Lamp is currently on sale at Boots for $ 39.99, saving customers 20% off its full price. Or, over Dunelm, customers can purchase the more sophisticated model, the £99 Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100 Digital Alarm Clock, over the counter.

Customers who have already made an investment in one rave about it, and one pleased customer praised it as the BEST item she’s ever purchased from Amazon. I’ve been looking for the best and most affordable option when it comes to purchasing a SAD lamp, and this is it. This lamp is so lovely. The features are exactly what I needed, and they have greatly improved my morning and sleep habits! A must-have, especially for those who struggle to get out of bed in the dark.”

This buyer shares: “I’ve been using the Lumie Sunrise Alarm for almost two weeks, and it has definitely made a difference in my morning routine.” This alarm clock has helped me overcome my struggles to wake up in the morning. My opinion of this product has remained ambiguous. The Lumie Sunrise Alarm’s ability to gently wake me up with an increase in light intensity mimics a natural sunrise, which is its most notable benefit. This feature has changed my mornings greatly, making getting out of bed much simpler.

The same customer, however, does mention some flaws, saying, “On the downside, the Lumie Sunrise Alarm has a few flaws. First of all, the device’s build quality is poor. Given its cost, the price point does seem and feel a little cheap. Setting up the alarm can be a little challenging because it’s not as user-friendly as I’d like. To speed up the setup procedure, the user manual could have more in-depth instructions. Additionally, when I use the alarm as a nightstand clock at night, I found the clock’s red light to be quite annoying. It’s not adjustable in intensity, and it made my sleep more difficult than I had anticipated.

One Amazon shopper shared, “First few mornings I hated it but I kept going with it I suffer S. A. ” I’m really bad, and my sister once told me that you can get things to help, but I never thought of that. A few weeks ago, I made the decision to try to help, and after a few days, it has changed everything. The only thing that has changed is that I’m waking up easily and in good spirits. The only thing I can change is that you could choose the color to wake up to because I’d prefer orange light. However, so far, I believe white is the only color that can be used as a light.

One customer at Boots raves that “waking up feels smoother and more natural because of the soft sunrise glow and soothing sounds like animal and nature sounds.” The user interface is straightforward, and the bright room lighting creates a warm atmosphere. It’s both practical and accurate, and it genuinely improves mornings.

In a wry statement, Brooklyn Beckham attempted to explain why the family is involved in a bitter feud by attacking his parents David and Victoria.

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Brooklyn Beckham has held no punches as he laid into his parents in a savage statement. The son of David and Victoria Beckham has been estranged from his family as their highly public fallout continues to rumble on.

As Posh and Becks continue to reach out to their son with images and posts on social media, Brooklyn kept his stance silent. Along with his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, Brooklyn shunned a number of huge events involving his family last year, including dad’s 50th and the former footballer’s knighthood – although Brooklyn had a different story.

But now, in an explosive statement, Brooklyn has tried to clear up the fallout once and for all. As he continues to reside stateside with his wife, Brooklyn posted a lengthy statement on his Instagram Stories. Read the statement in full.

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Brooklyn continued, “I have made every effort to keep these matters private, despite my years of silence. Unfortunately, my parents and their team continue to target journalists, leaving me with no choice but to speak up for myself and expose only a small percentage of lies.

I don’t want to have a family, I say. For the first time in my life, I’m standing up for myself instead of being controlled. My parents have controlled our family’s narratives in the media for my entire life. I was born into a life filled with performative social media posts, family events, and fake relationships.

“Recently, I’ve seen with my own eyes how frequently they lie in the media, primarily at the expense of innocent people, to maintain their own facade. But I think truth is always revealed.

No matter how hard we’ve worked together as a family, my wife has consistently been disrespected by my family. My mother has repeatedly eluded my past by inviting women into our lives in ways that were obviously meant to unease us both.

“Despite this, we were turned down for a week as we waited in our hotel room while trying to plan some quality time with him while we were still traveling to London.” With 100 guests and cameras circling every corner, he refused to cooperate with our attempts, unless it was at his grand birthday party.

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“Nicola wasn’t invited when he finally agreed to see me,” he said. A slap in the face was used. Later, when my family traveled to LA, they completely denied seeing me.

Prior to everything else, my family values public relations and endorsements. First is Brandy Beckham. Family “love” is determined by how much you share on social media or how quickly you post photos of yourself, even when it comes at the expense of our professional obligations.

“We’ve gone out of our way for years to show up and support at every fashion show, every party, and every press activity to show “our perfect family.” But the one time my wife asked for my mum’s support to save displaced dogs during the LA fires, my mum refused.

“My wife controls me in a completely different way,” my wife said. My parents have controlled me most of my life. I had a lot of anxiety growing up. That anxiety has vanished for the first time in my life since I left my family.

I’m grateful for the life I chose, and I’ve found peace and relief in it every morning. We don’t want to live in a world where image, press, or manipulation are used. We only want our future families to have peace, privacy, and happiness.

Beckham has broken his silence regarding the family feud. The actor claimed to have made “every effort” to keep the feud private and had been silent for “years.” He continued to make claims that his parents had tried to “ruin” his relationship with billionaire Nicola Peltz.

Brooklyn stated in a statement posted on his Instagram page that he had made every effort to keep these matters private. Unfortunately, my parents and their team continue to target journalists, leaving me with the choice to speak for myself and expose only a small percentage of lies.

Although it has been reported that the aspiring chef had been thinking about reaching out to his family, he couldn’t be more wrong. He continued, “My family and I do not want to reconcile.” For the first time in my life, I’m standing up for myself instead of being controlled. &nbsp,

My parents have controlled the stories about our family that have been published in the press for my entire life. I was born into a life filled with performative social media posts, family events, and fake relationships. Recently, I’ve seen with my own eyes how frequently they lie in the media, largely at the expense of innocent people, to maintain their own image. But I think truth always emerges.

The 26-year-old also claimed that his famous parents had wanted him to waive his name-signing rights, which he claimed could have had an impact on his wife and any upcoming children. He furiously said, “My parents have been relentlessly trying to break our relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped.” Despite her great enthusiasm for wearing her design, my mother had to rush out and buy Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour. Prior to our wedding, my parents repeatedly tried to pressure me into reneging on the rights to my name, which would have had an impact on my wife and our upcoming children.

They resisted me signing before my wedding date because that would set the terms of the agreement in motion. The payday was affected by my holdout, and they haven’t treated me similarly since. Because Nicola and I chose to have my Nanny Sandra and Nicola’s Naunni at our table because they both didn’t have their husbands, my mother even went so far as to call me “evil” during the wedding planning. Our parents both had tables that were equally close to ours.

Members of my family informed me that Nicola was “not blood and’not family” the night before our wedding. I’ve been the target of constant attacks from my parents, both privately and publicly, that were sent to the press at their will ever since I started fighting for myself and my family. My brothers and I were sent to fight each other on social media, but they never managed to stop me.

“My mother cheated on my wife’s first dance, which was scheduled for a romantic love song weeks in advance. Marc Anthony directed me to the stage, where my wife and I were scheduled to perform our romantic dance, but instead my mother was waiting to join us. In front of everyone, she danced very inappropriately on me. In my entire life, I have never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated. We wanted to exchange our vows so that we could make brand-new, joyful and embarrassing wedding memories instead of anxious and embarrassed ones.

Brooklyn went on to claim that his family had invited women from his past into the family and had disrespected his wife without fail. No matter how hard we’ve worked together as one, my wife has consistently been disrespected by my family. My mother has repeatedly eluded my past by inviting women into our lives in ways that were obviously meant to unease us both. Last year, Brooklyn and his father celebrated his 50th birthday with him by flying from Los Angeles to London.

He was, however, noticeably absent from the celebrations altogether. He has now claimed that Brooklyn rejected any invitations to see him from his family. Instead of attending the large public gatherings, it is said that David and I had a private coffee meeting. He continued, claiming that Nicola was denied access to Nicola when David agreed to see him. He claims that the Beckham family “refused” to see him when they were in Los Angeles.

Brooklyn remarked, “Despite this, we were turned down for a week as we waited in our hotel room while attempting to plan quality time with him. We still travelled to London for my dad’s birthday.

He turned down all of our attempts, unless it was at his grand birthday party, where there were cameras around every corner and 100 people. When Nicola wasn’t invited, he finally agreed to see me. A slap in the face was used. Later, when my family traveled to LA, they completely denied seeing me.

Prior to everything else, my family values public relations and endorsements. First is Brandy Beckham. Family “love is determined by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you put everything on the table to pose for a family photo opportunity, even if it comes at the expense of our professional obligations.”

Brooklyn and his wife have gone out of their way to keep the peace and preserve a happy family image despite the tense fallout that has continued to develop over the course of several years. He claims that his family did not reciprocate this, though. He asserts instead that he was ignored when tragic wildfires struck Los Angeles last year.

Before going on to claim that my mother once requested my husband’s assistance in saving displaced dogs during the LA fires, she declined, “We’ve gone out of our way for years to show up and support at every fashion show, every party, and every press activity to show “our perfect family.”

My wife controls me, and that is completely contradictory. My parents have controlled me most of my life. I had a lot of anxiety growing up. That anxiety has vanished for the first time in my life since I left my family. Every morning, I feel content and content with the life I chose.

We don’t want our lives to be shaped by manipulation, press, or image. We only want our future families to have peace, privacy, and happiness. Brooklyn received a legal letter after receiving the bombshell statement. Despite the fallout, his parents had continued to share throwback photos from happier times and tag him in social media posts.

He demanded that his parents stop using his name on social media and that his attorneys write him a “desist” letter. Later, Brooke blocked everyone from following him on Instagram.

Before the ceremony, which will take place in Manchester next month, it has been announced that Scottish singer Jacob Alon has won the prestigious BRITs Critics’ Choice award.

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The BRIT Awards have announced who’s won the Critics’ Choice award, supported by BBC Radio 1. This year, Jacob Alon, Rose Grey and Sienna Spiro were nominated for the prestigious trophy, which in the past has featured the likes of Dua Lipa, Myles Smith, Adele, Jorja Smith and the Last Dinner Party.

However, it was revealed today that Scottish singer Jacob, who is renowned for Fairy in a Bottle and Don’t Fall Asleep from their debut album, In Limerence, which was released last year, would be bringing home the first of Matthew Williamson’s trophies.

Jack Saunders of Radio 1’s new music show, which aired live across the country on Monday evening, revealed the exciting news. Jacob, from Dunfermline in Fife, was thrilled to learn about their Celtic roots, saying, “Taing mhr]Thanks a lot… to the critics for recognising my work for this award, you absolute dotes!

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“In the wee town where I grew up in Scotland, it often felt like there was a limit to how high you could dare to dream. So being part of something like this makes me feel like I’m floating far above the sky.”

Jacob added: “In a world full of broken and rusted jaggy edges, I’m grateful to find a place for softness still. And I will keep fighting for it. I really care about and believe in this music, and it makes my world brighter every time it reaches someone else. Hopefully, this means some more beautiful people might find something in my album.

“Thank you to everyone who has listened.” This award has an incredible track record as a launchpad for so many brilliant artists who have gone on to achieve amazing successes, according to Stacey Tang, chair of the 2026 BRIT Awards Committee and co-president of RCA Records at Sony Music UK. The BRITs are greatly helped by the Critics’ Choice category. Although the recognition it provides is extremely important, it should not be underestimated that it also benefits artists by giving them visibility, support, and thus confidence to experiment and grow.

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When Jacob first discovered their talent for performance in a school talent competition, they soon realized they could captivate an audience with just the piano and a story. Through songwriting, they were able to embrace and transform this natural gift that remained with them throughout their youth, which included twisting forests, playful antics, and an increase in their awareness of being different.

Within Edinburgh’s folk scene, Jacob and his wife found their artistic voice, using music as both a refuge and a tool to express their profound, unspoken self. In Limerence, their debut album, earned them a reputation as one of Britain’s most distinctive emerging talents and placed them on the 2025 Mercury Prize longlist for Album of the Year due to this sincere approach to storytelling.

Jacob won the BBC Introducing Artist of the Year award, received a nomination for the Scottish Album of the Year Award, grace the stage of Later… with Jools Holland, give a standout performance on Glastonbury’s BBC Introducing stage, and be recognized as one of BBC Radio 6 Music’s Artists of the Year. They have established themselves as a performer capable of producing moments that are both intimate and thrilling thanks to their sharp-witted lyrics, delivered with surgical precision and dark comedy.

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Jacob enters their next phase with unstoppable drive and a distinctive sound that defies categorisation as they continue to develop their musical style, moving seamlessly between folk-influenced authenticity and commanding pop sensibilities. The honor has reclaimed its original title, “Critics’ Choice for 2026,” acknowledging the crucial role that “critical acclaim” plays for performers during this defining and defining period of their careers.

A distinguished panel of new music advocates from across media, broadcasting, and industry chose the award, which was first instituted in 2008 to highlight the emerging talents of British music. With the same eligibility requirements as in previous years (performers must not have a Top 20 album or more than one Top 20 single), it aims to highlight acts at the pinnacle of their professional careers.

British acts who had not yet placed in the Top 20 of the Official Album Charts or had received more than one Top 20 position on the Official Singles Chart were eligible for the prize as of October 31.25.

For the first time in the history of the awards, this year’s ceremony will take place at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Saturday, February 28 and will be broadcast on ITV and ITVX.

Queen Camilla met Dennis the Menace and his dog Gnasher while visiting the National Library of Scotland in central Edinburgh to promote a reading initiative.

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The Queen joined comic book royalty as she was brought to life in a cartoon strip rescuing mischievous Dennis the Menace for reading a comic in a library. During a visit to the National Library of Scotland in central Edinburgh, Camilla, 78, was presented with a special comic strip of The Beano.

In it, Dennis the Menace is depicted in a cartoon that features her helping him after his mother abdicates him for wearing headphones. Camilla joked that listening to audiobooks was equivalent to reading because she compared the “battle” of books to “machines.”

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Outlining the “new rules” in the comic, Queen Camilla tells Dennis and his pet dog Gnasher: “Go all in for the National Year of Reading, Dennis! Comics and audiobooks count too!”

Camilla told pupils from Granton Primary School in Edinburgh that she was raised on the Beano, too, when the popular character Dennis the Menace was published by DC Thomson at the age of three. It has been going for a while. Camilla joked, “I wish” when she saw Camilla’s flattering image in the cartoon.

The Beano’s storyboard designer and “director of mischief” Mike Stirling said to the children, “A lot of people don’t know that] comic books and audiobooks count as reading. How good is that, then?” Dennis’ mother is completely embarrassed that he and the Queen are friends.

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The Queen, who has patronized the National Literacy Trust since 2010, was present to launch Scotland’s Nation Year of Reading campaign. It is intended to inspire everyone to become a habit of reading, even for just five minutes per day, with the slogan “Go All In.”

The National Literacy Trust published a landmark study in November that concluded that reading now includes everything, from listening to audiobooks to song lyrics.

The Queen asked how many libraries had recently closed and was informed that 54 of Scotland’s libraries had closed since 2014 when she spoke at a round table discussion about the campaign. talking about the national reading initiative. She stated that it is crucial to just get everyone to read once more, especially at this time. The battle between these devices. Restore their books, please.

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Following a brief tutorial from Beano Studios artist Nigel Auchterlounie, Camilla was later given the chance to try her hand at drawing Dennis the Menace and Gnasher alongside a group of Clovenstone Primary School students.

The National Literacy Trust’s chief executive, Jonathan Douglas, joked to Auchterlounie, “Are you worried about your job?” and addressed the queen. “I am, yes”! the artist responded. Camilla had a meeting with literacy trust ambassadors and supporters at the end of the engagement, including poet Jackie Kay and Scottish crime author Sir Ian Rankin.

Afterward, Kay said, “The Queen heard me speak at a Burn’s Night in Braemar two or three years ago when I made a joke about how a man wearing a kilt can turn the head of the sincere lesbian.” She recalled and said, “That made me laugh for ages!”

Camilla posed with supporters and children for a picture on the library stairs to celebrate the launch of the national reading campaign in Scotland following brief speeches from David Hayman, director of the National Year of Reading, Amina Shah, chief executive of the National Library of Scotland, and Val McDermid, ambassador for the National Year of Reading.

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Camilla posed with Gnasher and a life-sized Dennis the Menace while holding hands with students. Prior to the ceremony’s ceremony in 1956, Queen Elizabeth II presented the Queen with a ceremonial golden key with a tiny book at the head.

The National Library of Scotland celebrated its centenary last year but construction work on the building stalled during the second world war. It was finally built after Sir Alexander Grant, the biscuit manufacturer who helped create the digestive biscuit for McVities, donated £100,000 to establish the National Library Scotland and a further £100,000 to help construct the building.

Camilla complained to Ralph McLean, the library’s curator of manuscripts, in a newspaper clip about Grant’s donations, saying it was “pity that there aren’t more people like Mr. Grant.” According to a new analysis from the National Literacy Trust, reading enjoyment rates among children and young people aged 8 to 16 in the UK dropped to their lowest level in 20 years.

Only one in three (32.7%) reported reading every day, and only one in three (32.7%) did so (32.7%). When only Scotland was taken into account, this figure was even lower, according to recent research that was released to coincide with the Queen’s visit, with only 3 in 10 young people saying they enjoyed reading and only 1 in 6 reading in their free time.

The Queen, the queen’s bookkeeper, is urging more children to do it and to entice adults to do the same. The Queen has worked closely with the charity’s work in various parts of the UK over the past 15 years, with a particular emphasis on those areas where people’s lives are most seriously impacted by poverty and low literacy.

On the US series of The Traitors, Maura Higgins has been attracting attention because of her enviable fashion sense, and she recently chose to go with a Kate Middleton-inspired outfit. You can still buy it here.

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Fans of the British TV sensation Maura Higgins have likely crossed the pond to watch The Traitors US this January, on which Maura is a contestant. But it isn’t just her captivating performance that’s got fans’ heads turning; her fashion sense is turning heads, too. Maura has graced our screens in various covetable outfits, from an all-leather ensemble to her most recent Royal-inspired look.

Last week, Maura donned a tweed blazer and trouser combo from Holland Cooper, a brand Kate Middleton has worn several times. Opting for an old-money aesthetic that screams royalty, fans who adored Maura’s hunting party-chic outfit will be thrilled to know you can still shop the whole look at House of Bruar – another store Kate is a fan of.

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Maya Jama reignites the 2016 bandage dress trend as her “the one” sells out.

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The Levert colorway blazer from Holland Cooper was worn by Maura Higgins as a timeless, classic outfit. The blazer and trousers, both of which highlight the elegant tweed design throughout, are enhanced by striking gold buttons on the front and cuffs.

This refined piece of British tailoring is both flattering and sophisticated, making it ideal for a more versatile wardrobe throughout the seasons. The blazer is made of premium UK-woven wool and fully lined with a satin stretch lining, featuring HC’s signature gold buttons on the front and cuffs for an extra dash of luxury.

Two twin hip pockets on this item give practicality without sacrificing style. The Knightsbridge blazer, which was hand-cut and expertly made in England, is regarded as the pinnacle of British craftsmanship.

Although the smallest and largest sizes are currently out of stock, and it costs £449. However, this blazer is available in sizes 6 to 16. We’ve found plenty of alternatives spanning a variety of price ranges if this is out of your price range. For less than £245, House of Bruar also offers this Ladies British Tweed Hacking Jacket in a similar design.

This Blazer Wool Blend Brown Tweed Dogtooth Tailored Fit Jacket, which would normally cost £179, is currently available for £89. Or, Debenhams also sells this £79.99 TruClothing Worm Blazer Tweed Herringbone 1920s.