I am not sure how this has happened. But I am about to turn 40 and I have never watched a full episode of The Great British Bake Off. As the new series airs this evening, I’ll be losing my GBBO virginity. First of all I have to say this isn’t out of any dislike of the idea, or indeed baking. In fact, I love baking, I do a lot of it at home. Just a couple of weekends ago I made sausage rolls (that's the picture in case you were wondering) and flapjacks for a picnic. I whip up

First things first. If I knew the name of the hairdresser who PERMED my already HALF BLEACHED hair, I would sue. But these things happened a long time ago. 20 years ago, in fact (hope I’ve got my maths right this time!) This week I went to Lyon in France, for the first time since I was a student, off for my year out in September 2007. I wondered how I’d feel, going back there after so long. After all, so much time had passed that now I could instagram a place I only have in ‘

Today is A-levels results day. I'm sure it's bringing back memories for so many people, and yep, that's me included. Back in 1994, my fate was upon me. Time for the grades that would see if I could go to Leeds University. I was sooo keen on going to Leeds. That was where the action was, the cool kids, my college mates were all going, too. I'd spent the summer partying, partly on the Isle of Wight where I bleached my cropped hair (pic is pre Worzel Gummage phase) and drank cid

What's your drinking like now you're nearly 40 or turned 40? I have realised over the past few months that personally, I am quite the boozer. A scroll through my Instagram and it didn't take long to make up the picture! I love a drink, I love the social aspect, the feeling of being tipsy, the taste of wine and so many other drinks. I like being drunk with friends, the chatter and the laughter, the letting go when you're tipsy on a dancefloor. BUT. Lately I've also realised I