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If you’ve been wondering how Imogen Thomas gets her ‘dewy skin’ over night, you’re in luck as she’s just shared the ‘very affordable’ nightcream she swears by

Television host Imogen Thomas has been dishing out details on her skincare holy grails, telling fans what night cream she uses to achieve her “dewy skin” without breaking the bank. One of her go-to products that she praises is the Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream, which is currently retailing for an affordable £21 at retailers like Sephora, Space NK and ASOS.

This budget-friendly cream promises to leave your complexion looking smoother, hydrated, and more radiant by morning. It is set to deeply nourish your skin while you snooze, so you can wake up to that covetable, dewy skin.

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Touted for delivering dewy, fresh skin every day, Imogen’s Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream is a luxurious moisturiser that works as part of your evening skincare routine to pamper the complexion and provide smoother, fresher, and brighter results in the morning.

This Mario Badescu cream is rich in moisture-binding ingredients that provide intense hydration, while promising not to clog the pores or leave the skin feeling oily. Enriched with bladderwrack extract, the cream optimises its blend of nourishing minerals that help leave skin silky soft.

The cream’s long list of skin-loving ingredients includes collagen and elastin, which boost the skin’s tone and texture. When used each night, this seaweed night cream delivers its pampering properties to the complexion as you sleep, so you can wake up to a radiantly even finish.

If you fancy shopping more from Imogen’s go-to skincare brand, you can find the Mario Badescu Pore Minimizer at Boots for £12.

Over at Sephora, this night cream boasts 396 reviews, with a whopping 358 of those bestowing a perfect 5-star rating.

One shopper shares: “This is by far the best night cream. I wake up with smooth and dewy skin. Love the results!”

Another buyer beams: “I’ve been using this seaweed night cream for the past four weeks, and the results have been amazing! My skin feels incredibly smooth and has a natural, healthy glow that I haven’t seen in a long time. I’ve also noticed a visible reduction in fine lines, especially around my eyes and mouth. The texture is lightweight yet deeply hydrating, and it absorbs quickly without feeling greasy. This cream has definitely become a staple in my nightly routine, and I love waking up to refreshed, radiant skin every morning. Highly recommend it if you’re looking for a product that delivers real, noticeable results!”

One shopper does share their less than satisfactory experience, writing: “After using this for a couple of months I have decided not to purchase this again. I love the smell… it is amazing but in the morning, after I apply the cream at night, it is still sitting on my face. It does not absorb well at all so I will be passing on this one. I do love Mario Badescu skin care but not too thrilled about this one.”

Notting Hill carnival takes over the West London streets again this weekend, but with major tube closures and road blocks in place – here’s everything you need to know before commuting

Notting Hill Carnival returns this weekend, bringing a burst of Caribbean culture to the streets of West London – and as always, millions are expected to turn up to enjoying the soca music and food.

But with road closures, station shutdowns and crowds packing out the area, it’s important to plan ahead. Whether you’re jumping on the tube, bus or walking in from nearby, here’s everything you need to know about the Notting Hill Carnival route and which transport options are still running.

There’s also a Notting Hill Carnival map available to help you visualise the road closures and walking routes – you can find this on the official carnival or TfL website.

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Ladbroke Grove – Closed all day.

Latimer Road – Closes at 11.30pm, but may shut temporarily to manage crowds.

Notting Hill Gate – No entry from 11am to 6pm. District and Circle lines won’t stop, and no interchange with Central line all day. Expect temporary closures throughout.

Westbourne Park – No entry from 11am. Expect serious crowding during peak times.

Holland Park – No entry from 11am to 3pm. Fully shuts at 3pm.

Royal Oak – No entry from 11am to 6pm. Fully shuts at 6pm.

Shepherd’s Bush – Expect it to be extremely busy from the afternoon onwards.

Kensal Green – A queueing system will be in place when heading home.

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Due to road closures, daytime and night buses will be diverted. Services will start from the Prince of Wales pub on Harrow Road (north) and Notting Hill Gate (south).

The following routes will be affected:

2, 7, 16, 18, 23, 27, 28, 31, 36, 46, 52, 70, 94, 98, 148, 205, 220, 228, 295, 316, 328, 332, 414, 452, N7, N16, N18, N27, N28, N31, N98, N205, N207.

Limited-stop services just for the weekend:

• 148X to Victoria – Runs between Shepherd’s Bush and Victoria (10am–5.30pm), then Notting Hill Gate to Victoria (until 10pm).

Stops: Shepherd’s Bush, Notting Hill Gate, Marble Arch, Victoria.

• 7X to Paddington – Runs between East Acton and Paddington (12pm–9.30pm).

Stops: East Acton to Wood Lane, then Shepherd’s Bush, Notting Hill Gate, Lancaster Gate, Paddington.

Beyond the travel time table, TfL has partnered with Metroline and local community group Phoenix Rising to unveil a specially-wrapped Carnival bus. The bus will feature in the parade, with Metroline staff, TfL employees and live steel pan performances onboard.

“For many years Notting Hill Carnival has represented London’s diverse culture and strong Caribbean links – a community which is an integral part of TfL’s history,” said Emma Strain, TfL’s Customer Director.

“That’s why we’re excited to partner with Phoenix Rising to showcase Caribbean-inspired steel pan music on one of our iconic buses,” she added, “Stations around the Carnival are likely to get extremely busy, so please plan journeys in advance using the free TfL Go app or our dedicated travel advice page.”

Zara McDermott’s £775 Loewe straw bag is the perfect summer accessory, but we managed to track down one that not only looks similar, but is also on sale for just £44

A straw tote bag is the ultimate summer accessory, and is perfect for everything from beach days to afternoons in the park. One of the most sought after styles is the Loewe x Paula’s Ibiza Anagram Basket Bag , which you can pick up for £775 and was Zara McDermott’s accessory of choice in completing her recent summer outfit.

After posting a photo of her in her floaty red dress, her fans were all commenting on how much they loved the straw tote, although unsurprisingly many balked at the price tag. However fear not, because we’ve tracked down the perfect lookalike from Biba, with the Straw Beach Bag now on sale for just £44, down from £62.99.

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Coming in at a huge £730 less than Zara’s Loewe version, the Biba raffia bag is the perfect alternative. You can snap it up at the discounted price at Frasers and Sports Direct, with both retailers slashing the price down to £44.

It even features an elaborate embroidered filigree design on the front that gives a nod to the designer version. You can choose from two different colours, with the filigree and straps coming in either tan (like Zara’s) or black.

Made from a woven straw material it’s a great lightweight option, and has grab-top tote-style handles for wearing over your shoulder or in your hand. The Straw Beach Bag also comes with a long strap that gives you more carrying options, and a gold detachable internal pouch that lets you keep essentials safe.

The perfect size for throwing your poolside essentials in or for taking down to the beach, it’s also still practical enough to grab for running errands or hitting the shops. The high street is a great place to pick up designer alternatives, and we also spotted some other great buys if you don’t fancy the Biba Straw Beach Bag.

At Mango, the Medium Natural Fibre Tote Bag is now 30% off, slashing the price from £99.99 to £69.99, and has a similar resemblance to another of Loewe’s raffia tote bags. It has a woven straw body with large tan leather panels on the side and two short grab top handles in a matching tan leather.

Meanwhile Phase Eight’s Straw Shoulder Bag is a little more affordable at £55, and has cream leather handles and details for a more timeless, understated look. Another great designer alternative is H&M’s Straw Tote Bag, which is priced at £19.99 and comes in both cream and red.

The woven bag was evidently inspired by Prada’s Logo-Embellished Crochet Viscose Tote Bag which costs £1500 and has an open weave. The H&M version features a similar open knit design, with contrasting text on the bottom.

However if you’re looking for a timeless classic, the Biba Straw Beach Bag is the perfect way to get a designer look on a budget. Pick it up on sale for £44 now.

Channel 5 documentary Harry & Meghan: The Wedding That Split Two Families included discussion about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials seven years ago and the build-up

There’s said to have been a confrontation between Prince William and Prince Harry over Meghan Markle in the lead-up to the couple’s wedding. The eldest brother reportedly brought up claims that his future sister-in-law was ‘difficult’ to staff.

Meghan, now 44, married Prince Harry, now 40, in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in 2018, with his family among the guests in attendance. The couple, who later stepped back from their royal duties, are said to have been involved in tension behind-the-scenes amid preparations for their nuptials.

They have faced rumours of a rift with his brother Prince William, 43, and sister-in-law Princess Kate, 43, in recent years. It’s also been claimed that former actor Meghan was considered “difficult” to work with by aides at the time.

The apparent tension around their nuptials was the subject of the Channel 5 documentary Harry & Meghan: The Wedding That Split Two Families, which aired tonight. It included ‘reenactments’ and interviews with commentators.

At one point, claims that Meghan was deemed ‘difficult’ were discussed. Prince Harry and Meghan are said to have shared a team with Prince William and Princess Kate, which reportedly added to tensions ahead of the wedding. It was suggested that a “number” of staff ended up leaving.

The Mail on Sunday’s Charlotte Griffiths said: “It’s really important to the Royal Family not to act like you’re some lofty Hollywood celebrity and to be very kind to your staff. Y’know these are the people that you trust around you.”

The documentary alleged that Prince William ended up confronting his younger brother over the situation. The narrator told viewers: “With disgruntled employees becoming more vocal, William confronts his brother.”

Charlotte suggested that he wasn’t a “peacemaker” amid the apparent tensions at the time. She said: “William didn’t play peacemaker, actually. William pointed this out to Harry and said you’ve got to get this girl in line.”

Years after the wedding, it was reported in 2021 that Meghan had been accused of “emotional cruelty” and that, according to the Times, a complaint had allegedly been submitted in 2018. She later issued a statement in which she addressed ‘bullying’ allegations.

As reported at the time, ahead of their interview with Oprah Winfrey, a spokesperson for Meghan and Prince Harry told news outlets: “Let’s just call this what it is – a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation. We are disappointed to see this defamatory portrayal of The Duchess of Sussex given credibility by a media outlet.

“It’s no coincidence that distorted several-year-old accusations aimed at undermining The Duchess are being briefed to the British media shortly before she and The Duke are due to speak openly and honestly about their experience of recent years.”

Elsewhere in the statement, the spokesperson said: “The Duchess is saddened by this latest attack on her character, particularly as someone who has been the target of bullying herself and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma. She is determined to continue her work building compassion around the world and will keep striving to set an example for doing what is right and doing what is good.”

Harry & Meghan: The Wedding That Split Two Families is available through Channel 5 on demand.

Channel 5 documentary Harry & Meghan: The Wedding That Split Two Families included discussion about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials seven years ago and the build-up

There’s said to have been a confrontation between Prince William and Prince Harry over Meghan Markle in the lead-up to the couple’s wedding. The eldest brother reportedly brought up claims that his future sister-in-law was ‘difficult’ to staff.

Meghan, now 44, married Prince Harry, now 40, in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle in 2018, with his family among the guests in attendance. The couple, who later stepped back from their royal duties, are said to have been involved in tension behind-the-scenes amid preparations for their nuptials.

They have faced rumours of a rift with his brother Prince William, 43, and sister-in-law Princess Kate, 43, in recent years. It’s also been claimed that former actor Meghan was considered “difficult” to work with by aides at the time.

The apparent tension around their nuptials was the subject of the Channel 5 documentary Harry & Meghan: The Wedding That Split Two Families, which aired tonight. It included ‘reenactments’ and interviews with commentators.

At one point, claims that Meghan was deemed ‘difficult’ were discussed. Prince Harry and Meghan are said to have shared a team with Prince William and Princess Kate, which reportedly added to tensions ahead of the wedding. It was suggested that a “number” of staff ended up leaving.

The Mail on Sunday’s Charlotte Griffiths said: “It’s really important to the Royal Family not to act like you’re some lofty Hollywood celebrity and to be very kind to your staff. Y’know these are the people that you trust around you.”

The documentary alleged that Prince William ended up confronting his younger brother over the situation. The narrator told viewers: “With disgruntled employees becoming more vocal, William confronts his brother.”

Charlotte suggested that he wasn’t a “peacemaker” amid the apparent tensions at the time. She said: “William didn’t play peacemaker, actually. William pointed this out to Harry and said you’ve got to get this girl in line.”

Years after the wedding, it was reported in 2021 that Meghan had been accused of “emotional cruelty” and that, according to the Times, a complaint had allegedly been submitted in 2018. She later issued a statement in which she addressed ‘bullying’ allegations.

As reported at the time, ahead of their interview with Oprah Winfrey, a spokesperson for Meghan and Prince Harry told news outlets: “Let’s just call this what it is – a calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation. We are disappointed to see this defamatory portrayal of The Duchess of Sussex given credibility by a media outlet.

“It’s no coincidence that distorted several-year-old accusations aimed at undermining The Duchess are being briefed to the British media shortly before she and The Duke are due to speak openly and honestly about their experience of recent years.”

Elsewhere in the statement, the spokesperson said: “The Duchess is saddened by this latest attack on her character, particularly as someone who has been the target of bullying herself and is deeply committed to supporting those who have experienced pain and trauma. She is determined to continue her work building compassion around the world and will keep striving to set an example for doing what is right and doing what is good.”

Harry & Meghan: The Wedding That Split Two Families is available through Channel 5 on demand.