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One of Kate Middleton’s go-to handbag brands, Aspinal of London, has launched a huge summer sale that sees its work-appropriate tote bag slashed from £425 to £170

A stylish and practical handbag is a staple in all of Kate Middleton ’s outfits, whether she’s off duty or attending a formal Royal function, and one of her favourite brands to carry is Aspinal of London. One of her most-carried bags is the Aspinal of London Midi Mayfair Bag, which retails for £625.

The brand is known for its luxury handbags which often come with a higher price point to reflect the quality, which is why when it announced its summer sale, we couldn’t wait to get our hands on a bargain or two. One that immediately caught our eye was the Regent Tote, which has been reduced from £425 to £170, marking a huge £255 discount.

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The bag is the perfect investment piece for your wardrobe thanks to its timeless, classic design. It has a simple rectangular silhouette with two top straps that can be easily carried over your shoulder, on your elbow or in your hand.

Its large, roomy size also means this is the perfect bag to take with you to the office, or if you want to carry something a little more sophisticated than a standard tote bag while running errands. It’s been designed to comfortably fit a 14 inch laptop inside, and has a spacious interior that still gives you plenty of room for other items.

The Regent Tote is made from full-grain leather which looks luxurious and elegant, not to mention makes it hard wearing and durable enough to be toted around constantly so you can get plenty of wear out of it. You can choose from either black or burgundy colourways – both are on sale for the same price – not to mention if you want to pay a little extra, you can get personalisation done to make it truly unique.

Other brands have also launched summer sales, offering great savings. In the Amazon Prime Day sale, the Radley London Henrietta Place Tote Bag has been reduced from £259 to £79, saving you £180. Kate Spade has also reduced the price of its Do It All Large Tote from £295 to £149, saving you 49% on three of its five colourways.

However neither offer as big a saving as the Aspinal of London Regent Tote , which will save you £225. And considering Princess Kate is such a huge fan of the brand, we think this is the perfect opportunity to get your hands on a Royal-approved accessory without breaking the bank.

Children’s TV presenter and entertainer Glen Michael has been remembered as an “STV legend”, as the broadcaster announced his death at the age of 99.

The TV star was known to millions as the face and writer of Cartoon Cavalcade each Sunday on the network between 1966 and 1992. The legendary star died at his cottage in Ayrshire, where he had lived alone since the death of his wife, Beryl, ten years ago.

His child, Yonnie, 74, now a guide at King Charles’ home, Dumfries House, said: “Dad died peacefully at home, and not in hospital, which is what he wanted. He had people beside him, and he just literally took a deep breath and passed away.

“Dad had been determined to make it to 100, as he wanted his telegram from the King, but sadly it wasn’t to be. But he was still driving until six weeks before falling ill and had also filmed a video for the Veterans charity Erskine in his back garden, which he did in one take. He was a performer to the end.”

Reflecting on the performer’s passing, Bobby Hain, STV’s Managing Director of Audience, expressed: “We are deeply saddened to hear that Glen Michael has passed away. Glen was a wonderful performer and personality, and we know that many viewers will have very fond memories of him.

“He was an STV legend, with Glen Michael’s Cavalcade a particular favourite for children across Scotland during its 26-year run. Our thoughts are with his family at this time, and we send them our deepest condolences.”

The Devon-born entertainer, initially named Cecil Buckland, found his stage name from his admiration for bandleader Glen Millar. Before becoming an RAF serviceman himself, Michael had started out entertaining British forces during the war with his wife, Beryl.

His career saw him performing alongside big names like Ricki Fulton and Jack Milroy and featuring in an array of STV’s programmes and dramas.

When Scottish graphic novelist Mark Millar drafted him for a bit part in the 2010 movie Kick Ass, Hollywood beckoned, though his scene was eventually omitted from the final film. Despite this, attending the premiere made Michael feel like a genuine celebrity.

Throughout his extensive career in stage, radio, and TV, Michael collaborated with numerous big names in show business, including Jack Milroy, Rikki Fulton, Stanley Baxter, Jimmy Logan, Billy Connolly, Alan Cumming, Phil McCall, Duncan McCrae, Una McLean, Craig Ferguson and Johnnie Beattie.

He was also one of the original presenters on Radio Clyde in 1974. He is survived by his two adult children, former journalist Yonnie, 74, and award-winning film editor son Chris Buckland, 66, who has worked on high-profile shows including Outlander.

Funeral plans are yet to be decided. The family have expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all the medical professionals for his care and his at-home carers, who they said “were simply amazing”.

Tributes have since poured in on social media, with one person writing: “Sad times. Grew up watching Paladdin and the Cavalcade.” “A big part of my childhood memories, RIP Glen,” added a second.

Meanwhile, a third typed: “National Hero. Rest easy Glen.” This was our weekly fix of cartoons long before cartoon network and various other channels. RIP Glen,” said another.

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Amazon has slashed the price of a ‘unique’ Estée Lauder fragrance that shoppers say is ‘exotic and longlasting’ by 59% in a limited-time deal

If you’ve been wanting to treat yourself to a new luxury perfume without breaking the bank, you’re in luck as Amazon is running an amazing offer on a shopper-loved Estée Lauder fragrance.

Originally priced at £45 on Amazon, but £60 currently on the Estée Lauder website, Youth-Dew has been slashed by 59% bringing the price down to £18.24.

Launched in 1953, Youth-Dew by Estée Lauder is an iconic fragrance that fans have been wearing for years. It features notes of lavender, spices, patchouli, and amber and has been branded as “one of the sexiest fragrances ever created.” Even after 70 years, its timeless scent is still adored by many.

Not to mention, the stunning bottle featuring the sweet gold bow detailing looks amazing propped up on your dressing table or nightstand.

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With over 12,000 reviews and an average 4.7-star rating, shoppers can’t get enough of this spicy scent, praising its long-lasting wear and nostalgic smell. One happy shopper wrote: “I love the smell of youth dew. I have worn this perfume for decades and never grown tired of it. I often get complimented when walking or in shops about the beautiful smell.”

A second added, “A traditional, long-lasting scent. This perfume has a strong, exotic aroma, with nostalgic overtones, bringing back memories of my mother, who also wore it. I love this perfume and wear it regularly. It is a traditional scent that people comment favourably on.”

Not all shoppers were impressed, however, with a few noting that it didn’t smell as strongly as they’d hoped. One customer wrote, “It is okay but didn’t smell as strong as I like it.”

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Loose Women is among ITV’s daytime shows that are facing budget cuts in the coming months as insiders warn the show will be completely stripped back from its usual setup

Loose Women is facing its biggest shake-up in decades, with dramatic changes that have left fans and cast members reeling as insiders fear the ITV favourite could be axed altogether within the next year.

The iconic lunchtime chat show, known for its bold debates and A-list guests, is expected to cut celebrity interviews completely from January as part of sweeping budget cuts across ITV Daytime. The move comes just months after bosses announced the show would only air for 30 weeks of the year rather than its usual 52, slashing production time nearly in half.

Now, with viewing figures predicted to tumble even further, sources claim Loose Women is “on borrowed time” as ITV pivots its focus to sister shows Lorraine and This Morning.

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“It’s a real shame. In January, the programme will become a shell of its former self before it is inevitably cancelled altogether,” one TV insider told Mail Online.

No more celebrity guests

Over its 25 year history, Loose Women has welcomed some of the world’s biggest stars to the panel – from Naomi Campbell and Janet Jackson to Dame Joan Collins and even former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

But sources claim the show will no longer feature famous faces promoting their projects because there won’t be enough staff to manage guests behind the scenes.

Instead, those high-profile bookings will now reportedly be prioritised for Lorraine and This Morning, leaving Loose Women to rely solely on its panel discussions of the day’s news and lifestyle topics.

“Not having guests is a big blow for both the presenters and viewers at home,” an insider revealed.

“The celebrity interviews are often one of the highlights of the show and bring a unique energy you don’t get on other programmes. It feels like a strange decision to cut them altogether.”

Behind the scenes, the panel – including long-serving stars like Nadia Sawalha, Ruth Langsford and Coleen Nolan – are said to be “deeply upset” by the changes.

Studio audience scrapped

The cuts don’t stop there. Loose Women has already axed its live studio audience, a move that has left both the panel and crew heartbroken.

Nadia Sawalha admitted she was “totally devastated” at the loss of the audience and spoke out in support of her close friend and warm-up artist Lee Peart, who lost his job as a result.

“The audience is so important for the show,” Nadia said. “What a lot of people don’t realise is that we’re self-employed. Every contract is a new contract – I could be let go tomorrow or in five years. It’s brutal.”

She added: “Hundreds of people are going to be made redundant out of the blue. A lot of my friends and colleagues on this show and at ITV have been there for decades, and I can’t tell you how upsetting it was to see people walking around numb with shock and fear about what they were going to do.”

Reason behind changes

ITV bosses have blamed “insane inflation” and rising costs for the daytime cuts, which have also seen Lorraine halved to 30 minutes and reduced to term-time broadcasts.

In May, ITV confirmed that production of Good Morning Britain will shift to a dedicated team at ITV News, while Loose Women, Lorraine, and This Morning will merge behind-the-scenes teams to save costs.

But industry insiders warn that these measures will likely spell the end for Loose Women.

An ITV spokesperson said: “The Loose Women team is still working on the show and its content for next year.”

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An Escape To The Country star tragically died while undergoing a routine medical procedure just hours after being admitted to hospital due to vomiting blood

An Escape To The Country star’s cause of death has been confirmed after an agonising 24 hours. Emma Izzard, who appeared on the programme in 2021, died just one day after she was admitted to the hospital.

She was rushed to Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in November last year after falling ill and vomiting blood. Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard that Ms Izzard had been battling alcoholism in the lead up to her death due to a personal situation she had been quietly battling.

She was admitted to the hospital on November 19, last year, due to vomiting blood. While there, she went into cardiac arrest but medics were able to resuscitate Ms Izzard, giving her a second chance. However, just one day later, she underwent a gastroscopy –which involves a tube with a camera attached being inserted into the body via the mouth in order to examine the stomach, oesophagus, and duodenum, typically used to investigate symptoms such as pain, bleeding or swallowing difficulties.

It was during the routine procedure that Ms Izzard suffered another cardiac arrest. However, doctors were unable to resuscitate her again.

At the inquest, it was concluded that Ms. Izzard’s death resulted from an oesophageal and variceal haemorrhage, with underlying alcohol-related liver disease. Kym, Emma’s ex-partner, shared poignant details: “Emma had a very strong bond with her mother.”

“Emma lived with her for many years and continued to look after her even when she did move out. [Emma’s] alcohol levels increased when her mother was taken to hospital in July 2022, and she thought she was going to lose her. After six months of secret drinking, she wanted to stop but couldn’t get the help required quickly enough and began drinking again.”

The inquest was told that Emma had been in rehab numerous times, but with every relapse, her drinking became more severe. Tragically, her late father also battled alcoholism, dying when Emma was only a teen.

Kym, reflecting on Emma’s life, said: “Emma was a larger-than-life character who was very popular both in and outside of her work, and she had many friends.

“She was very caring but had had personal struggles earlier in her life that she was unable to deal with.” Ms Izzard also sought the help from Change Grow Live (CGL), a charity for those who are dealing with alcoholism, as well as Alcoholics Anonymous. “Emma did not want to drink but it had taken a strong hold of her,” Kym stated, continuing: “And she didn’t and couldn’t deal with her problems. Her drinking became heavier, and she became desperate.”

The area coroner Johanna Thompson told the court: “Emma had a history of excess alcohol consumption and had been diagnosed with alcohol-related liver disease. At the hospital, Emma was clearly presenting as very poorly. She was white, dehydrated, and was considered to have symptoms of acute alcohol withdrawal.

“Sadly, after being given surgery, treatment could not save her at the end of the day.” It emerged during the hearing that Ms Izzard, who worked for a charity as a general assistant, handled her daily responsibilities competently whenever she wasn’t drinking.

The former BBC One participant, who appeared on the programme in 2021 from Luton, Bedfordshire, had dreams of a fresh start with her partner in Norfolk, lured by the promise of “clean air” and a “slower pace of life.”

Yet, following their move to North Walsham, the two ultimately went their separate ways but have maintained a close friendship.

If you are struggling with alcohol abuse or addiction, advice and support can be found at alcoholchange.org.uk

Jennifer Lopez debuts emotional breakup ballad Wreckage of You after Ben Affleck split as she sings the song on stage for the first time

Jennifer Lopez laid her heart bare on stage this week as she performed a brand new breakup ballad seemingly inspired by her split from Ben Affleck.

The Wedding Planner star, 55, officially debuted her emotional track Wreckage of You on the opening night of her Up All Night Tour in Pontevedra, Spain, on July 8 – just six months after finalising her divorce from the Batman actor following two years of marriage.

“This is a song that is a new song that I want to sing for the first time tonight that came to me when I was up all night one night,” she told the crowd, “Shall we sing this one for the people?”

Performing the stripped-back piano ballad, J-Lo didn’t hold back as she sang about heartbreak, healing and finding strength after love

“Thank you for the scars you left on my heart, was showing me that stars shine brighter in the dark,” she sung. “I won’t fall apart because of who we are, but your broken parts.”

On the soaring chorus, she declared “Because of you, I am stronger, wiser. Better than I’ve ever been. I won’t let you no longer, longer, ever say goodbye to me… it made me stronger, stronger, bulletproof. Now watch me climb out of the wreckage of you.”

She later added “I had to break to know how it feels, for however long it takes for my soul to heal, I will make you deal,” before thanking her unnamed ex for “the pain that you caused.”

The poignant lyrics echo what Jennifer revealed earlier this year about how she reassured her 17-year-old twins, Max and Emme whom she shares with Marc Anthony, during the painful breakup. The singer recalled telling her children: “‘I promise you, this is a difficult time, but you’re going to see that I’ll come out the other side stronger and better.’ I promised them that and I did it,” she told El Pais in May. “And they feel it now. That gives me a great sense of peace in my life.”

She added: “I’m proud of myself for that and I’m proud that I was able to navigate my children through difficult times, that they’re stronger and better because of it.”

It’s not the first time Jennifer has used her music to pour out her feelings for Ben. Her 2024 album This Is Me… Now was widely seen as a sequel to 2002’s This Is Me…. Then which famously chronicled the couple’s first romance.

Jennifer and Ben first began dating in 2002 and got engaged before calling off their wedding in 2003 and splitting the following year. They rekindled their relationship in 2021 and tied the knot in a surprise Las Vegas ceremony in 2022. But the fairy tale ended again last year, with their divorce finalised in January.