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Marks & Spencer shoppers are eagerly scooping up these best-selling leather loafers that are ‘so soft’ that buyers ‘hardly feel like they’re wearing them’

These top-selling shoes, available in two colours, are lauded for their ‘comfy’ feel, with shoppers claiming they hardly notice them on their feet. Marks and Spencer is selling Leather Loafers for £55. They are a hot favourite on the website, with over 100 pairs sold in the past five days.

Dubbed a ‘smart choice for office days,’ these loafers boast a slip-on design with a flat sole and low stacked heels. According to the website, they’re finished off with ‘elegant’ ruching along the front and saddle detailing across the vamp, giving them a ‘classic penny loafer’ look.

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At the same price, Schuh stocks these Lillian Leather Penny Loafer in Black (£55) in sizes 3 to 8. For those keeping to a tighter budget, check out these ABSOLUTE FOOTWEAR Women’s Loafer Shoes from Amazon for £27.99. Or, if you don’t mind splashing some cash, Dr Martens has these Temara Arcadia Leather Loafers for £120.

These loafers come with padded insoles and a durable, ridged rubber sole. The heel height for a ladies size 4 shoe is 15mm, and the Marks and Spencer loafers also feature Insolia Flex, ensuring the foot is correctly positioned within the shoes.

Black and white are the only colours available, and sizes range between 4-7, reports Birmingham Live. That said, stocks are running low in some sizes so you’ll need to act fast to secure yours before their gone.

One glowing review said: “So comfortable you hardly feel you are wearing them – the leather is very soft. I have a wide foot and had to go up a half size.”

Another review praised: “Excellent quality loafers with the softest leather. Look very expensive and are very comfy.”

However, a negative review stated: “Dreadful loafers. Narrow. Strange shape.”

But the praise is overwhelming as more love comes from this customer who says: “Perfect every day working shoe. Perfect, soft leather and very comfortable, practical.”

And another buyer beams: “The softest, most comfortable leather shoes ever. Great price.”

The Shape of You singer has announced he’s leaving the UK and moving abroad, but there’s one thing he’ll miss about his home country

It’s official. Ed Sheeran and his family are moving to the United States of America.

Speaking to the 2 Johnnies podcast, Ed, 34, revealed that he’s leaving Suffolk with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters, Lyra and Jupiter.

The family had been living in a £3.7 million estate, dubbed Sheeranville. Complete with a gym, pool, tree house and even a separate bungalow, it is located in rural Suffolk and where the singer-songwriter has written many of his hits. But the family of four are set to leave for America immanently.

“I’m just about to move to America,” Ed confirmed on the podcast. “I feel like i might be the only person moving to America. I’m going on tour there for a while and I have a family so I can’t dip in and out. We’re going and settling there.”

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Said tour follows of the release of his latest album, Play, and there are only two UK dates on the tour, being Coventry on 5 December and Manchester on 7 December. Play will be released on 12 September.

While America has a lot to offer, there is something the chart-topping musician will miss – his beloved Ipswich Town football club. Ed owns a 1.4% stake and was their shirt sponsor recently. “I went to almost every game last season,” he said. “I think I can only make one this season because I’m moving to the States.”

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Ed has expressed a desire to relocate to the States before. It’s not clear where in the continent-wide country he is moving to, as he has not explicitly stated the city or state, but he has previously suggested he would like to move to Nashville. On another podcast, Call Her Daddy, he explained: “Nashville is my favourite city in the States and it’s always been my end goal to move to Nashville and transition to country.”

Suffolk has produced many stars, including Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes and the late EastEnders’ icon June Brown. However, Ed Sheeran has been credited with putting the county on the map, thanks to his vocal love for the place. His song, Castle on a Hill, has been described as a ‘love song’ for the county where Ed and his wife both grew up.

Ed met his wife when they were both children, as he was in the year above her at school. Though they lost touch, they reconnected in 2015 in New York when a mutual friend suggested they meet up. They had a quiet wedding three years later and welcomed their first child in 2020. Their second was born in 2022.

Speaking on The Ellen DeGeneres in between the births of his children, he said: I really didn’t have a purpose outside of [music] because when I was giving myself fixed time of no work, I wasn’t doing anything I enjoyed because I love doing music.

“And [being a dad] has actually given me purpose and something in life that’s actually more important than my job.”

A body language expert has shed light on Princess Kate’s last-minute decision to accompany Prince William during his Sunningdale engagement today, in what she views as the future queen’s attempt to ‘avoid being check-mated’

Princess Kate has today made a subtle yet defiant gesture as the House of Windsor’s feud continues, with a body language expert picking up on the future queen’s role in the “game of royal chess”.

Kate, 43, has today accompanied Prince William during an engagement in Sunningdale to commemorate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away three years ago today (September 9)

The couple’s visit to the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (WI) has, of course, coincided with the bombshell visit of Prince Harry, who is understood to still be virtually estranged from his older brother.

The Duke of Sussex landed on British soil this morning, ahead of the annual WellChild Awards, and headed immediately to St. George’s Chapel to pay respects at his late grandmother’s graveside.

It’s thought Kate’s last-minute appearance with William at today’s event could well be a strategic move on her part, with Judi James noting that the mum of three could be trying to “avoid being check-mated by the rogue royal”.

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Speaking with the Mirror, Judi explained: “We’ve already seen Harry on a ring doorbell looking like a fan of the impromptu drop-in, and William’s outing to Sunningdale might have left one (future) queen alone and socially vulnerable if a request for afternoon tea was made.

“Kate and Harry used to be so close, and whereas a ‘Sorry I’m up in Sunningdale’ response might be neutral and polite enough, being at home, but turning him down could make Kate risk being made to look like the bad guy when Harry reported back to the US.

“There’s a huge difference between being unavailable and appearing to actively shun someone, and the movements of the royals today suggest they are very mindful of the dangers of the ‘Harry effect’ on their own image and popularity.”

With this in mind, Judi continued: “Harry has many excuses to play the victim here if he so chooses, especially if it is made to look as though his close family members turned their backs on him while he was busy supporting his charities.

“There have already been headlines implying he would be keen for some sort of reunion, and if doors were being literally shut in his face, it could risk making the Firm look cruel and cold in the eyes of the rest of the world if the story was spun that way.

“So who can blame Kate if she preferred to keep out of the way? William’s emotions will clearly be complex as he mourns two people he loved in his life: his grandmother on the anniversary of her death and his brother, who also used to be his closest pal.

“Loyalty to his grandmother might well help to cancel out some of the sadness at the loss of a brother, but I doubt the proximity factor will make little difference apart from some awkwardness, and having Kate at his side, who ‘gets’ the entire tragic narrative, will most likely help.”

Harry’s rare trip to the UK has left many to wonder whether a meeting with his estranged father, King Charles, is in the diary. If so, this would mark the first reunion since February 2024.

Harry has previously expressed his hopes of making peace with King Charles and the royal family at large, and whispers of a potential thawing arose back in early July, when senior aides to both Charles and Harry were spotted at a meeting in London.

A US source has now told the Mirror that there is a strong possibility the pair will reunite, revealing: “It’s clear there is now a determination on both sides to make this happen. Nobody is pretending the wider family issues have been resolved, but this is about beginning with Charles and Harry. For the first time in a long time, there’s a genuine sense that reconciliation is within reach.”

They continued: “After 20 months apart, and with the King continuing his treatment, the feeling is that the time is right to take that step. This is not about grand gestures or set-piece meetings – it’s about a simple face-to-face conversation between a father and his son. The priority is privacy and dignity, but also ensuring the door stays open for further dialogue.”

At the time of writing, neither Buckingham Palace nor the Sussex camp has confirmed that such a meeting is scheduled to take place.

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Mum-of-two, Frankie Bridge, took to TikTok in tears on the London Underground as she captioned the worrying video: ‘When you start crying on the Tube’

Frankie Bridge has worried fans with her latest TikTok post as she shared a clip of herself in tears on the London Underground. The Loose Women star, 36, has spoken candidly about her mental health, admitting that it is a struggle, which she navigates daily.

In her latest post, the mum-of-two can be seen with tears rolling down her face on the train as she sits, looking downcast with her headphones in.

Telling her followers, she was pretending she was in a music video, she captioned the sad clip: “When you start crying on the Tube…but it’s ok because now you get to pretend you’re in a music video.

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She added to the video, which was accompanied by JoJo’s Too Little, Too Late: “Anyone else like to pretend they’re in a music video on the train?”

Responding to her post, Frankie’s followers told her they were worried about her as one asked: “Are you ok?” while another said: “Why are you crying?”

Meanwhile, another sent The Saturdays stars a message of support as they replied: “If I was there I would have give u a hug” as fourth said: “Life is tough. Just remember Frankie you are doing your best and tomorrow is another day.”

And another touchingly wrote: “”I feel so sorry for you at the moment Frankie, every video you’ve put up lately, you can literally see the sadness in your eyes.

“Hope you work through it and get back to yourself, which I know is easier said the done.”

It comes after Frankie was reportedly caught up in a “secret feud” with Hear’Say star, Myleene Klass.

Sources say tensions have been simmering between the pair since 2013 after a perceived “blanking” incident at the Glamour Awards in 2013, leading the women asking not to work together.

Myleene is allegedly feuding with Frankie and her bandmate Rochelle, 36, who were both clients of the Classic FM star’s bodyguard ex-husband, Graham Quinn. The rift is reported to have spilled over onto TV recently, with ITV reportedly stepping in to help smooth things over.

The trio were once friends as Myleene and Frankie both attended Rochelle’s hen do in 2012.

However, in 2013, Myleene is reported to have felt ‘blanked’ by Frankie and confronted her at the Glamour Women of the Year awards.

After Myleene’s recent podcast appearance, Frankie shared a cryptic TikTok video. She shared a video of herself holding and sipping on a glass of wine and wrote over the top: “You’re so quiet… Thanks, you said something five years ago and I’ve just realised you’re actually dead to me.”

And in the post’s actual caption, she penned: “Takes me a while, but once you’re dead you’re dead.”

There were concerns that there would be fireworks at the National Television Awards next week, which all three women were due to attend.

However, a source told The Sun: “There has been wild speculation lately that the women don’t get on after falling out years ago.

“Fortunately, they will avoid apublic clash as Myleene, who has been a regular at the glitzy event over the years, is swerving it this year as she has work commitments.”

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Daisy Lowe and her mum, Pearl Lowe, have fronted FatFace’s new collection with the V&A that includes a boho-style midi dress that’s the perfect effortless style for autumn

To celebrate FatFace’s new collection with the V&A, Daisy Lowe and her mum Pearl Lowe have fronted a brand new campaign packed with stunning autumn favourites. From cosy knitwear and quilted jackets to floral print jeans and easy-to-style dresses, the collection is everything we need to complete our new season wardrobe.

It was inspired by prints and designs from the V&A’s archives, which were then reimagined by FatFace’s designers to celebrate British design and handcrafted techniques. With floral patterns threaded throughout the complete collection, it’s a great celebration of the natural world, and ties in with boho influences that make Daisy and Pearl the perfect faces of the new collection.

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One stand out piece is the £72 Multi Regular Japanese Rose Midi Dress which was modelled by both Daisy and Pearl in the campaign and reflect the mother daughter duo’s own personal style. The midi dress is the perfect piece for transitioning from summer into autumn, with long sleeves and a relaxed silhouette that’s effortlessly chic.

The floral print and flowy fit gives it a boho feel that’s trending for autumn, and keeps it easy to style for any occasion. You can wear it with chunky boots and a cardigan for chillier days, or pop on some trainers for an afternoon running errands. You could also easily pair it with some loafers for the office, or some heeled sandals for garden parties and warm weather weddings.

The Japanese Rose Midi Dress has a flattering V-neckline and is made from 100% Lenzing Ecovero Viscose which is comfortable and floaty with a soft finish. We also couldn’t possibly forget about the pockets, which everyone knows are a godsend feature in any dress.

You can pick up the dress in sizes six to 20 in the petite length, or sizes six to 24 in the regular length, although you’ll need to be quick as they’re starting to sell out in some sizes. We also spotted some other lovely floral dresses (all with pockets!) on the high street at the moment, so you can really stack your wardrobe for the new season.

At Boden the Rosie Godet Tea Dress is currently on sale down from £136 to £81.60 and comes in five different colourful prints and patterns. Meanwhile Nobody’s Child’s White Floral Starlight Midi Dress is £85 with short puff sleeves and a button front placket for a classic look. Finally, over at White Stuff the Rua Jersey Collared Shirt Midi Dress is £65 which has more of a traditional shirt dress design, with a collared neckline and button up front.

However if you want to shop the new FatFace X V&A collection, you can visit the FatFace website now.

Vogue Williams has been open about her struggles with anxiety and has now says that the last two weeks have been particularly tough

Vogue Williams has candidly admitted that the past fortnight “weren’t good” as she shared her personal battle with anxiety. The 39-year-old telly star has been open about her struggles with anxiety.

Vogue often finding herself “catastrophising” and dealing with panic attacks. Her anxiety has led to sleepless nights.

The mum-of-three has now become “scared of her health”, frequently opting out of alcohol and wearing two fitness rings to monitor her sleep pattern. She acknowledges that her journey with anxiety has its ups and downs.

Speaking on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast, Vogue revealed: “This week is a good week, the last two weeks weren’t good weeks and I think, what I do is, that’s why I’m not going to drink for a while because that really gets it for me.”

She added: “And I feel like if I train, and people think I’m insane because I don’t want to go on holidays, not train, drink loads, eat rubbish, and come home feeling like c**p. So, I’ll go away and I’ll train and people think that kind of weird but it regulates me and makes me feel better, it’s really good for anxiety I find.”

Vogue also mentioned: “I have medication as well, if I’m having a really bad time I’ll take medication as well and there’s no problem with that either. I love having a little backup of it, especially if I’m hungover as well.”

Vogue reveals she also turned to a therapist for her anxiety struggles, whilst taking prescribed beta-blockers to help “calm her down” during difficult moments.

She explained: “I feel like with anxiety, you find a different way to manage it and it can only be managed, it will always come back and go away. For me, I wanted to do therapy, which I do kind of irregularly now, but I was struggling to sleep properly and then if I wasn’t sleeping properly I was more anxious the next day.

“I couldn’t really get to the point where I was even able to do therapy because I’d be going around clenching my fist and being anxious then I got beta-blockers off my doctor and that allowed me to calm down a little bit and think about what was making me anxious.”

Vogue disclosed that her anxiety is frequently sparked by “life disturbances”. She remembered a recent incident whilst attempting to book tickets for a holiday to Turkey, but when the payment “didn’t go through” she found herself believing it was a “bad omen”.

She admits it’s only after she has “come through it” that she can make sense of what’s occurring. Vogue, who shot to stardom on Irish television, wed former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews in 2018.