Holly Hagan is pregnant with her first child and has revealed the methods she took in a bid to become a mum. The former Geordie Shore star, 30, and footballer hubby Jacob Blyth, also 30, announced the exciting news in a sweet video on Instagram . And now, the reality TV star has opened up on how she put their sex life on a schedule to ensure they got what the wanted. After meeting in 2017, the pair who now live on the outskirts of Manchester tied the knot last year. They began trying for a baby while on honeymoon, but struggled to conceive. After three months of trying, Holly confessed they opted for the "sperm meets egg" method - and fell pregnant that month. Holly Hagan (left) has announced that she is expecting a baby with her husband Jacob Blyth (right) ( Image: Lorna Roach) Speaking to OK! Magazine , she said: "They call it the Baby Dance Schedule! From the eighth day of your cycle you’re supposed to have sex every other day. Then once you have a … [Read more...] about Holly Hagan reveals ‘unromantic’ method that worked to get pregnant after months of trying
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Costa is adding three new drinks to its menu and made with an iconic chocolate bar – fans will love it
COSTA has launched a new range of drinks and they all feature an iconic chocolate bar flavour. The coffee chain has teamed up with Rolo to launch its chocolate caramel drinks range. It includes a Rolo caramel hot chocolate and Rolo caramel milkshake. Both drinks will be available to buy in-store nationwide from February 2 until February 15 and prices start from £3.90. Plus, there's the Rolo hot chocolate drink which is available to buy from now until March 8 with prices starting from £3. The Rolo hot chocolate drink is only available at Costa Express machines though. The machines can be found at Shell garages. Read more in Costa CASH BOOST 5 energy suppliers giving out free credit to millions of customers worth £250 FRYING SHAME Toby Carvery has made a major change to its menu and fans will be disappointed Customers looking to try one of the new items from the couch can order online through Uber Eats , … [Read more...] about Costa is adding three new drinks to its menu and made with an iconic chocolate bar – fans will love it
Novak Djokovic’s controversies: Injury suspicions, expulsion and pretending to be Federer
Novak Djokovic's controversies include raising injury suspicions and expulsions (Image: GETTY) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Novak Djokovic has never been far from controversy throughout his career. He has won 21 Grand Slams - and suffered some contentious moments along the way. In this Australian Open alone, the Serb has lost his cool with heckling fans, used bottles with secret notes from his coaches, been accused of exaggerating his injury and now seen his dad cause a stir for posing with Russian nationalists holding a flag with Vladimir Putin 's face on it. Here, Express Sport take a look back at the controversies in Djokovic's career so far. Related articles Becker says Djokovic 'thrives' on noise after Australian … [Read more...] about Novak Djokovic’s controversies: Injury suspicions, expulsion and pretending to be Federer
What is Blue Monday and why is it the most depressing day of the year?
Watch out for next week - for it contains the dreaded ' Blue Monday' ! The supposedly fearful day, which this year falls on January 16, has long been coined 'the most depressing of the year' - and the time we're most likely to give up on our new year resolutions (if we haven't already!). New Order may have famously sung about it in 1983, but Blue Monday didn't become an annual 'thing' until 2005, after being conceived by life coach and happiness consultant Dr Cliff Arnall. But is it really the most depressing day of the year? And if so, why? Let's find out ... Want to get the latest health news direct to your inbox? Sign up for the Mirror Health newsletter HERE The notion of 'Blue Monday' was born out of research commissioned by Sky Travel. ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) What actually is Blue Monday? Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday of January every year, although it can also fall on the second or fourth. The phrase was … [Read more...] about What is Blue Monday and why is it the most depressing day of the year?
The Long Shadow of ‘American Dirt’
Three years ago this month, the novel “American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins landed in bookstores on a tsunami of enthusiasm. “Extraordinary,” Stephen King wrote in a pre-publication blurb. “Riveting, timely, a dazzling accomplishment,” raved Julia Alvarez. “This book is not simply the great American novel; it’s the great novel of las Americas,” Sandra Cisneros proclaimed. “This is the international story of our times. Masterful.” The book’s momentum was nonstop. Riding on starred prepublication reviews from the trades, the book, a fast-paced road novel about a Mexican bookseller and her son trying to cross the border to escape a murderous drug cartel, was named an Indie Next List Pick by independent bookstores. Then came the rapturous reviews. “A thrilling adrenaline rush — and insights into the Latin American migrant experience,” raved The Washington Post. Cummins “proves that fiction can be a vehicle for expanding our empathy,” said Time magazine. Finally, the golden ticket: Oprah … [Read more...] about The Long Shadow of ‘American Dirt’
South Korea plans to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea in hopes of strengthening relationship
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for January 27 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. South Korea’s government said Friday it will promote civilian efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea in hopes of softening a diplomatic freeze deepened by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s growing nuclear ambitions. South Korean Unification Minister Kwon Youngse didn’t specify the type of aid he sees as conceivable or whether it was realistic to expect those exchanges to induce meaningful diplomatic breakthroughs. North Korea has suspended virtually all cooperation with rival South Korea since the collapse of its nuclear negotiations with the United States in 2019 over disagreements in exchanging the release of U.S.-led sanctions and steps to cut back its nuclear weapons and missiles program. Kim further ramped up tensions in 2022, test-firing more than 70 missiles, including … [Read more...] about South Korea plans to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea in hopes of strengthening relationship
S. Korea to support civilian aid to North in hopes of talks
This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 4 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government said Friday it will promote civilian efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea in hopes of softening a diplomatic freeze deepened by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s growing nuclear ambitions. South Korean Unification Minister Kwon Youngse didn’t specify the type of aid he sees as conceivable or whether it was realistic to expect those exchanges to induce meaningful diplomatic breakthroughs. North Korea has suspended virtually all cooperation with rival South Korea since the collapse of its nuclear negotiations with the United States in 2019 over disagreements in exchanging the release of U.S.-led sanctions and steps to cut back its nuclear weapons and missiles program. Kim further ramped up tensions in 2022, test-firing more than 70 missiles, including potentially nuclear-capable weapons of various ranges … [Read more...] about S. Korea to support civilian aid to North in hopes of talks