The new Madrid Grand Prix will be held as the final race of an uninterrupted European section of the Formula 1 season next year.
Madrid, to be held on 11-13 September, will be a second race in Spain and replaces the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola in Italy in a schedule that remains at 24 races.
Madrid’s debut is one of a number of changes, most of which have been made in an attempt to streamline transport and reduce carbon emissions.
Canada, traditionally held in early June, has moved to 22-24 May, the date that would have been expected to be filled by Monaco, which will now be held on 5-7 June.
Every race from Monaco on the first weekend in June to Madrid is then in Europe, before the Azerbaijan event on 25-27 September kicks off the final intercontinental part of the season.
The moves are in line with F1’s new rules, in which revised engines run on 100% sustainable fuels.
The season starts in Melbourne, Australia, on 6-8 March. The Bahrain Grand Prix, which has become the most common opening race, is again in April as a result of the timing of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Bahrain and the Saudi Arabian race will be held a week apart, but unlike this year there is a two-week gap between the Chinese and Japanese Grands Prix in March after Australia, rather than the one of this season.
The British Grand Prix will be held on 3-5 July, and the season will mark the final appearance of the Dutch Grand Prix. It will be held at Zandvoort on 21-23 August.
The traditional Spanish race at Barcelona retains its place on 12-14 June as it fulfils the last year of its existing contract.
Elizabeth Hurley today celebrates her 60th birthday, but the actress often leaves fans blown away with her youthful appearance and glowing skin but has had a ‘subtle’ change
Daniel Bird Assistant Celebrity and Entertainment Editor
Elizabeth Hurley, who turns 60 today, is often praised for her youthful appearance and glowing complexion
Elizabeth Hurley’s “subtle” transformation has not gone unnoticed. The actress and model, 60, often leaves fans speechless with her risqué social media snaps and stunning red carpet appearances.
But as she enters her seventh decade, the Austin Powers star’s appearance is somewhat conflicting as she looks worlds away from her younger self, while also looking more radiant than ever. Elizabeth has always been vocal about her dislike for excessive cosmetic surgery and has taken pride in not going under the knife.
“I think it just makes you look like you’ve got filler. It’s not my cup of tea,” she previously said when asked if she was a fan of having too much work done. But a leading dentist has suggested that Liz may have had a subtle tweak to her teeth, which is relatively unnoticeable.
Elizabeth found fame in 1987(Image: Getty Images)
When she first found fame in the Ninties, Elizabeth was known for her charming, natural, gap-toothed smile, which dazzled as she posed for photographers. Nowadays, her smile stands out amongst the crowd and is a testament to her style evolution.
Dr Rizwan Mahmood, co-founder of Ruh Dental, believes that Elizabeth’s change is “subtle but significant” and is a “textbook example of how dental work can enhance, not overhaul.” Speaking to the Mirror, he said: “Elizabeth Hurley’s smile transformation is a masterclass in natural refinement.
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“She hasn’t gone for a cookie-cutter Hollywood look. Instead, it appears she’s had light orthodontic correction, possibly bonding or veneers, and professional whitening, all while maintaining the unique character of her smile.” In her earlier years of fame, Elizabeth’s teeth had a slight gap, and Dr Mahmood noticed irregular edges that appear to have been smoothed out over the years.
The star has had a ‘subtle’ change, according to a leading dentist
He adds: “It’s not about chasing perfection, it’s about preserving identity while boosting confidence, and that’s exactly what we see with Liz.” While many new stars often dazzle on social media, it was Elizabeth who led the way as one of the original It Girls, following her relationship with Love Actually heartthrob, Hugh Grant.
The Basingstoke beauty, who frequently showcases her gym-honed physique for her adoring fans, was catapulted to worldwide fame when she stepped out at a film premiere in 1994. Elizabeth joined Hugh Grant at the premiere for Four Weddings and A Funeral – a film she wasn’t in – but still captivated everyone’s attention.
She was thrust to global fame after stepping out at a 1994 movie premiere with her then-boyfriend, Hugh Grant(Image: Getty Images)
She wore a bold Versace dress, featuring deep splits down the sides, with just gold safety pins holding the black outfit in place. Aged just 29, Elizabeth wasn’t a household name at the time, but this soon changed. Speaking of the night, she joked: “I promise I didn’t mean to steal the show!”
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But prior to this, she was actually left rather embarrassed after a string of designers refused to dress her for the event. Speaking in a 2019 BBC documentary, Grant said: “Someone told us: Oh, you can borrow things from top designers. Poor Elizabeth rang some top designers, and they all said, ‘No, who are you?’ or ‘No, we’re not lending you anything.'” Eventually, it was Versace who decided to dress Elizabeth, which would change the trajectory of her career.
“Only in England could a saucy dress have such an astounding effect,” she previously said of the dress.
Treat Dad to a Sunday Roast feast for less this Father’s Day
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The whole family can enjoy a delicious Sunday Roast at Toby Carvery this Father’s Day(Image: Toby Carvery)
Father’s Day is a great excuse to get the family together for a meal, but nothing ruins the vibe of a Sunday dinner like having to do loads of washing up. Going out for a roast dinner can be expensive, but we’ve found a deal that makes it more affordable.
Using a Wowcher deal, families can enjoy a Toby Carvery meal for less. The deal means a two course meal at the much-loved chain works out at around £8 a head.
Wowcher has a few Toby Carvery deal options on its site, including a two-course meal for two adults and two children for £32.99 – that works out at £8.25 each. For two adults and a child, it’s £27.99, while two adults can go kid-free for £22.99.
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The carvery includes a two course meal – that can be a lunch or dinner – with a starter and main, or main and dessert. On the menu, there are a variety of dishes to choose from, including Toby’s famous carvery, cheesy mushrooms and honeycomb dream sundae. Regardless of where families are based, there are over 150 Toby Carvery locations nationwide to choose from, and the deal is valid until September 15, 2025. It’s worth noting that there may be an admin fee charge from Wowcher and customers are encouraged to read the T&Cs.
For those not after Toby Carvery, Sunday Roast from Beefeater is £15.29, it has 30-day-aged sirloin, roast gammon, turkey breast or their vegetarian roast. There are also unlimited portions of crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy available for those who go for dinner.
A family of four can enjoy two courses at Toby Carvery for £32.99 with this Wowcher deal(Image: Toby Carvery)
Alternatively, families could tuck into a big fry-up at breakfast for £10.99 – plus two kids eat free with every adult meal at breakfast. The Harvester also has a three-course set menu for £25.99 on June 14 and 15, which is a great way to treat dads who have a healthy appetite.
Toby Carvery has been rated highly on Tripadvisor with a 3.6 out of 5 star rating from a total of 475 reviews online. One person said: “I visited with my daughter before she headed back to Cambridge. We both had the vegetarian version. Plenty of choices available.”
Another said: “This is one of many visits we have made to the Toby Carvery through Wowcher, it offers excellent value for money, nice quality dining and we look forward to our next trip soon.”
Wowcher customers have awarded the site a 4.3 star rating on Trustpilot. One said: “Great choice of offers.” While another added: “Easy to order, always a great range of options to choose from. Great deals, easy to transfer credit for other purchases.”
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Those who have not had as good an experience on Wowcher have highlighted some confusion about how to redeem vouchers. One said: “Need to make it easier to read. More information on how to redeem the voucher.”
Two Chinese aircraft carriers have been seen operating in the Pacific at once for the first time, Japan’s Ministry of Defence has said.
China’s Shandong and four other vessels on Monday sailed within Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
The aircraft carrier conducted landing and takeoff drills involving its fighter jets and helicopters in waters north of the Pacific atoll of Okinotori, the ministry said.
Tokyo’s announcement came a day after Japanese officials said the Liaoning, the older of China’s two operating aircraft carriers, had entered waters near the remote island of Minamitorishima.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Tokyo would step up surveillance and had conveyed “an appropriate message” to China, without elaborating.
On Monday, Hayashi, who is Tokyo’s top spokesman, said China’s growing maritime activity appeared to be aimed at bolstering its capability to carry out missions farther from its shores.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian on Monday defended the aircraft carriers’ movements, describing them as “fully consistent with international law and international practices”.
Changing Rooms star Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen and his wife Jackie have made the decision to gift their Cotswolds estate to their daughters’ husbands, meaning they no longer own that home
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 60, revealed he’s signed over the deeds to his home after the experience(Image: Netflix)
TV star and design guru Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has disclosed that he’s handed over his Cotswolds estate to his sons-in-law – meaning he no longer owns that home. This revelation comes on the heels of his candid admission about still reeling from a terrifying ordeal during a Netflix production.
The 60 year old shared in January that he was grappling with an “end of life crisis” following a chilling event while participating in Netflix’s ‘Celebrity Bear Hunt’. In the midst of filming, Llewelyn-Bowen had a brush with death in a water stunt where he became unconscious after being pulled under a boat.
Now focusing on his future, the ‘Changing Rooms’ icon is “no longer lord of the manor” at his Cotswolds property, where he resides in the main house with his wife Jackie, also 60, their youngest daughter Hermione, 27, and her spouse. His eldest daughter Cecile, 30, lives just a stone’s throw away on the same grounds with her husband and their two kids.
Laurence recounted the humorous experience of convincing solicitors of his decision: “One of the most amusing things was having to sit down with a solicitor for them to assess whether Jackie and I were being coerced into this by our bullying sons-in-law. Our friends just can’t believe it. They go, ‘what happens if you all fall out?'”
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Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen’s country home in the Cotswolds(Image: llewelynbowen/Instagram)
With a net worth of £8 million, the celebrity penned in his Sunday Times column his rationale: “We’re not going to be those old people sitting on a great big pile of cash. Terribly unhappy, terribly lonely.”
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“Owning a lot of stuff but not actually having the benefit of it. We are very, very privileged, but we have made this decision. We have manifested this life.”
In an intriguing turn of events, the property deeds have been placed in the names of his daughters’ husbands, with Hermione commenting: “Hilariously, Cecile and I aren’t on the deeds, because we inherit it anyway – it’s actually the husbands.'”
Llewelyn-Bowen opened up in a January column about the grave incident he experienced on Bear Grylls’ survival show ‘Celebrity Bear Hunt’, which was broadcast the following month in February. His harrowing experience still weighed heavily on him.
While filming in Costa Rica, the then-59-year-old interior designer was involved in a water-based task that required jumping from a boat. Unfortunately, he became entangled in a bungee line and was dragged underwater beneath the vessel.
Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen’s home has been in the family for three generations(Image: llewelynbowen/Instagram)
The frightening event extended for agonising minutes until the production’s safety crew rescued the unconscious television star from peril.
Before his stint on the reality show, the famous face reflected on his wife’s opinion, noting: “She feels it’s got midlife crisis written all over it, although, as I keep telling her, I’m too old to have a midlife crisis, this is more like an end of life crisis.
“She’s actually, frankly, incredibly jealous. She would love to do it and has always been mildly irritated that no one’s ever asked her to do something like this.
“Because she literally has always had in her handbag, a SAS Survival Guide, to get herself out of all sorts. I meant to bring it actually and again, how foolishly, I completely forgot.”
According to the Mail, Llewelyn-Bowen invited his offspring and their families over to his posh Cotswolds estate after he and his wife Jackie realised they “were rattling around the house like dried peas in a luxury tin.”
The addition of family life added new vibrancy to their lives, with the celebrity musing: “We certainly aren’t sliding into our sixtieth year with boredom calling. We want to use our time wisely and valuably. The way you design your world helps the way you feel.
“We have our big manor house filled with children and pieces of brightly coloured plastic and Peppa Pig again.
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“I think its something that more and more people should be doing, for us boomers generation we’re all sort of surprised we’ve made it to 60.
Ali Bastian, who has been in soaps Hollyoaks and Doctors, had a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiotherapy following her stage II breast cancer diagnosis last year
Ali Bastian, pictured at the BAFTAs in May, said earlier this year she was cancer free(Image: Getty Images)
Former Hollyoaks star Ali Bastian said her body is “under construction” as she opened up about her cancer journey.
After Ali was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer last year, the 42-year-old actress underwent gruelling chemotherapy and had a mastectomy. However, she delighted fans in March this year by revealing she had overcome the disease, statistically the most common cancer in the UK.
Speaking in a podcast this week, Ali said: “I couldn’t have a reconstruction at the time because we always knew I’d have to have radiotherapy. At some point there’ll be some kind of something.
“Initially I was like 100 per cent it’s happening. But now, I want to have the conversations and talk through what the options are, but I’m not actually married to any of them at the moment.”
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The actress was diagnosed with cancer in September last year(Image: alibastianinsta/Instagram)
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Ali, 42, said she found it challenging to always feel like a ‘fighter’(Image: alibastianinsta/Instagram)
The actress, who portrayed Becca Dean in Hollyoaks from 2001 to 2007, gave the update on the Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast, presented by Giovanna Fletcher. Giovanna, 40, asked Ali how she handled her recovery so far, to which Ali said: “In some ways better than I would have imagined actually, even the sort of gearing up for a mastectomy. I’ve got a really good prosthetic that makes a big difference. It means in clothes I feel normal. It’s bright pink. It makes me happy.
“It’s just very different to the lump of silicone that you get handed in the hospital, which is a hell of a moment. This is a lot lighter and easy to wear. I quite like that it doesn’t look like a chicken fillet, like a pretend boob. It’s something that I could show the kids as well because it’s so visually appealing.”
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Ali had a regular role in BBC soap Doctors in 2019 but left to have her first of two children, both of whom are girls. Since starting a family, she hasn’t had a majpr acting credit but she told Giovanna she is looking to the future. The star, from Windsor, Berkshire, added: “I just keep saying to myself really ‘I’m still under construction, I’ve been through a lot, I’m healing at the moment.'”
The soap star, who came third in the 2009 series of Strictly Come Dancing, lost her mum in 2023, one year before the cancer journey started. Earlier this year, Ali, who has also been in The Bill, told fans her mum had a short illness.
