The Ageing Debate
A heated discussion broke out recently while enjoying a mid-week dinner at the West London home of a good friend. Is it all right to book in for a few regular facial procedures in order…
Read moreA heated discussion broke out recently while enjoying a mid-week dinner at the West London home of a good friend. Is it all right to book in for a few regular facial procedures in order…
Read moreAccording to a new survey by the Department of Education, more than one in three teenage girls now suffer from anxiety or depression. A study of 30,000 pupils found the number of girls with poor…
Read moreIt has been a really difficult fortnight. Whatever way you cast your vote in the EU referendum, I don’t think there is much room for celebration. Those who voted Remain are either stoically staying…
Read moreYesterday morning, I was interviewed on RTE’s Radio One morning show about my son Conor who suffered depression and an addiction to computer gaming during his teenage years. Before agreeing to do the interview I…
Read moreThere’s really only one thing to do when you find yourself on the other side of 50; take on challenges you would have turned away from in your younger days. This has two benefits. The…
Read moreJust over two years ago this month I returned to news presenting after a very long absence. I began my career in broadcasting at Sky News as one of the founding anchors after leaving the…
Read moreLast night I was out at the V & A for the opening of its new underwear exhibition. It was a happy co-incidence of needs and wants. I need to network and lovely lingerie is…
Read moreA couple of weeks ago I spent a day in the kitchen at the Petersham Nurseries just outside Richmond on the banks of the Thames. This was a Mothers’ Day gift from my three children…
Read moreLast October I took part in the London Fields aquathlon; a swim of 400m and a 5k run. It was the first time I had ever swum or run in a competition. Yet completing it,…
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