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From fake lashes to nail polish... how mini magnets can make you so attractive

FEMAIL put the latest magnetic makeup products to the test. Eylure Pro Magnetic Eyeliner was easy to apply but the false eyelashes wouldn't stay close enough to the lash line.




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Coronavirus UK: TV BAFTAs postponed and shows cancelled

Among the latest shows to suspend filming is ITV's Celebrity Juice which abruptly cancelled filming on Monday evening.




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THE BLOG FROM BRAZIL: The natives are getting restless for their football fix as World Cup popularity sinks to a new low

The game’s greatest love affair is on the rocks. Prime-time Brazilian news bulletins on Monday pored over the results a survey which showed that public approval of hosting the World Cup has plummeted to a record low in football’s heartland.




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The struggles of Brazilian coaches in the Premier League, Beckham hits Rio and another World Cup stadium is completed

Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from South America and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.




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Blog from Brazil: World Cup countdown featuring David Beckham and Rivaldo

The World Cup is just four months away and excitement is building. Each week our man in Brazil, JOE CALLAGHAN, will bring us all the latest news and views from South America and provide a real flavour of exactly what the World Cup in Brazil is going to be like.




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THE BLOG FROM BRAZIL: Anelka aims to fill the void left by Seedorf and Gisele shows everyone how to wear a bikini in Brazil

Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from South America and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.




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BLOG FROM BRAZIL: The 20th anniversary of Ayrton Senna's death, £24,000 World Cup final tickets and Neymar's banana-eating response to racism organised by a PR firm

Joe Callaghan brings us the latest news and views from South America - as well as traveller tips for those heading out there - and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.




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Neymar might be Brazil's World Cup poster boy but David Luiz and Thiago Silva are key

The World Cup is just nine days away and excitement is building. Each week our man in Brazil, Joe Callaghan, brings us the latest news and views from South America - as well as traveller tips for those heading out there - and provides a flavour of exactly how the World Cup in Brazil is shaping up.




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Big banks to cut savings rates to as low as 0.01%

Some savers are now in line to earn as little as 0.01 per cent - just £1 interest over a whole year on each £10,000 in their account. This is £129 less than if they switched to a top easy-access deal.




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Name-checking Confirmation of Payee cuts bank scams by 31%

Britain's largest current account provider Lloyds rolled out Confirmation of Payee to customers over five weeks in February and March, and said it had now carried out 4million name checks.




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Savings platforms saw surge in interest as coronavirus caused market havoc in March

Savers with large pots looked for a safe haven amid market storms caused by coronavirus, with savings platforms that safely spread money around seeing a surge in applications.




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Best savings rates: Marcus makes a cut but new top easy-access deals are launched

Savers have been handed a double blow as two market-leading easy-access deals have both disappeared within a week of each other, with Marcus and Virgin Money both making cuts.




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What next for savings rates? Banks tap into new funding scheme

A Bank of England scheme designed to provide banks with cheap money to lend to small businesses has handed out an enormous £6billion in its first week, official figures reveal.




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Banks cut savings rates for loyal savers by four times the base rate chop

The official base rate was reduced by 0.65 percentage points last month to 0.1 per cent, but savers face bigger cuts.




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Should you cash out as NS&I makes cuts to fixed-rate savings deals?

While NS&I announced it was reversing planned cuts to some of its variable rate savings accounts, including Premium Bonds, it still pressed ahead with cuts to 10 fixed-rate deals.




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An Inspector Calls: Wimbledon's Cannizaro House sees Hotel du Vin takeover...but it is missing something

Upscale accommodation chain Hotel du Vin is the latest operator to try to bring some pizzazz to Cannizaro House on Wimbledon Common. Our Inspector is not sure it will manage to work wonders.




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An Inspector Calls: Making a big Deal of Bear's Well - a family home turned pretty small hideaway on the east coast of Kent

What to do when you find yourself in possession of the old family home, but don't want to sell it. In the case of one enterprising couple in Deal, you turn it into a boutique B&B. The Inspector checks in.




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An Inspector Calls: The George at Backwell is a stop along the way

When you have been stuck on the M4 for what seems like forever, you want a cosy pitstop where you can recharge your batteries. The Inspector finds exactly this at The George at Backwell.




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An Inspector Calls: A heavy price to pay to stay at The Vine House, Burnham Market, Norfolk (can £310 a night ever be worth it?)

Once upon a time, the Hoste Arms in North Norfolk was a simple pub. Now it has The Vine House, an accommodation annexe where the prices are not cheap. The Inspector takes a look.




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The Wellington is impeccable, with resident chickens and a lawn like Centre Court

If you travel to Baughurst in Hampshire you'll find an old shooting lodge, The Wellington Arms. With only three rooms, and exquisite attention to detail, to stay and eat in the B&B is a joy.




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The Zetter Townhouse mixes pedigree with quirk

The new boutique hotel, The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone, opened this summer, offering 24 uniquely decorated rooms, which ooze comfort, yet offer plenty of modern touches.




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The Great House in Lavenham will make you feel like an extra in Midsomer Murders

The Great House in Lavenham, Suffolk, is celebrating its 30th anniversary under its current stewardship and is well worth a visit. Dinner is a treat, with impeccable service throughout.




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An Inspector Calls: Classic charm in the old boozer that is The Crown, Mundford, Norfolk

Sometimes, you don't need swish modernity and gleaming innovation. You just want a hotel that is clean and comfy. The Crown in Mundford does not excel - but it will do fine, says The Inspector.




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The Fuzzy Duck’s heart is in the right place - it just needs fewer guests or more staff

The Warwickshire hotel opened two years ago in a former blacksmith's. While tastefully designed, it is still having some teething problems, finds The Inspector.




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An Inspector Calls: Why Stapleford Park needs a thorough shake-up

The Inspector loves the looks of this Leicestershire enterprise from the outside, but inside finds the service slow, the food disappointing and the interior charmless in places.




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An Inspector Calls: Berkshire's Crab & Boar hotel has 'poshed-up'

The Crab & Boar in Berkshire has changed hands twice in recent times, but is now part of the expanding Epicurean Collection - so it was only fair to give it another go, writes the Inspector.




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16th century pub that is The Running Horses in Mickleham revealed

The Running Horses, in the village of Mickleham, Surrey, is owned by the Brakspear brewery company, but don’t let that put you off. There’s something for everyone here.




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The Bel & The Dragon's new Kingsclere hotel takes hospitality to new heights

Co-founded by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, The Bel & The Dragon chain has just opened their latest hotel - in Kingsclere - where guests are treated differently to everyone else.




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How The Kensington and its breakfast is a welcome addition to London

A quiet transformation of four Victorian buildings in London’s South Kensington is complete. The result is The Kensington, a member of the Irish-owned Doyle Collection.




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An Inspector Calls: The Crown Inn in Suffolk is a homely village pub and hotel

Privately owned, The Crown sits in Constable Country in the Dedham Vale. This homely village pub, with 11 rooms in a separate hotel building next door, offers dinner, bed and breakfast.




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An Inspector Calls: The Crown in Suffolk has gone in for the old-boozer-poshed-up routine

The Crown at Woodbridge is made up of ten light and airy rooms with lots of powder blue wood panelling, two sash windows and a large comfy bed.




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Wilton's Pembroke Arms in Salisbury suitable for more than 'After Funeral Receptions'

The Pembroke Arms in Wilton is a handsome boozer that is located on the outskirts of Salisbury and offers nine rooms and a 'spacious and informal' bar and restaurant area.




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Saffron Walden's The Cross Keys visited by The Inspector

The Cross Keys Hotel, in the charming medieval market town of Saffron Walden, Essex, is located in a medieval building dating back some 850 years.




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Premier Inn Gatwick has mega sound-proofing and it's clean

Premier Inn at Gatwick North is just a short amble from the terminal building and it's heaving on a Friday night with those who are getting early flights out.




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Royal Oak in Tetbury is visited by The Inspector

The Royal Oak is a 17th century restored inn on the outskirts of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. Beer is a big deal here and the relaxed vibe is certainly to be encouraged.




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The Hawk in Amport is a work in progress with rough-and-ready features

The Hawk in the sleepy village of Amport is so-named because of the hawk centre nearby. The first phase of the renovation has been completed but there's work to be done.




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Filthy curtains at The Bell near Epping make it hard to justify £100 per night price 

This motel-style establishment on the busy B1393 close to Epping serves Indian food in its Nirvana restaurant. Various TVs are attached to walls in the brightly lit bar.




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Boutique beauty, but at quite a price - a night at Blakes Hotel, an expensive London institution 

Blakes has long been a haven of upmarket accommodation in west London - but the cost may make you raise an eyebrow, says out hotel inspector, as he wonders where his wine went.




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An Inspector Calls: The soulless atmosphere and modern decor at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells is strangely corporate

The staff are polite and the rooms are comfortable at One Warwick Park in Tunbridge Wells but The Inspector says that the new hotel is best suited for businessmen.




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An Inspector Calls: The Bank House serves up a charming atmosphere and the perfect poached eggs in the heart of King's Lynn

The Inspector called in at The Bank House in King's Lynn, a former Georgian merchant banker’s residence. He found it made for a fascinating break.




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CitizenM's Tower of London hotel pairs affordable glamour with lukewarm service

The Inspector called in at citizenM's Tower of London hotel, where prices start at £129 a night, and while the rooms are eclectic and high-tech, the service leaves much to be desired.




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The King’s Head at Letheringsett offers stale decor and unimpressive service

The King’s Head at Letheringsett, just outside Holt - where the Duchess of Cambridge likes to shop suffers a general lack of love, according to The Inspector.




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An Inspector Calls: The Bell serves terrific food in Essex, but don't bother booking a room

The Daily Mail's hotel inspector was impressed by the brilliant food at The Bell in Horndon-on-the-Hill, Essex, but underwhelmed by its grim and dusty accommodation.




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Oakley Court is still bound by its corporate shackles but at least the breakfast is a delight

Oakley Court in Windsor had once been the set of the Rocky Horror Picture show. It was transformed into a hotel featuring 110 rooms in the 80s. But, there's still something corporate about it.




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An Inspector Calls: Everything is pristine at Hurley House Hotel in Berkshire and the food is sensational

Everything is pristine at Hurley House Hotel in Berkshire; the staff are dedicated; there’s lots of outdoor space with a barbecue area and the food is sensational.




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The Franklin hotel in Knightsbridge is sexy but expensive

The Inspector called into The Franklin hotel in London's Knightsbridge, designed by Anouska Hempel, and found the decor divine but the Italian food to be disappointing and overpriced.




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An Inspector Calls in at Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay

Travel Mail's Inspector called in at the rugged Lewinnick Lodge in Newquay with his wife for a coastal sojourn.




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An Inspector Calls on Stanhill Court Hotel near Gatwick

The Daily Mail's Inspector called in at the Stanhill Court Hotel in Surrey, a mere ten minutes from Gatwick Airport, and while the views were pleasant, the service and decor was less so.




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Trendy Japanese brand Nobu's first UK hotel is open

The Daily Mail's Inspector stayed at London hottest new hotel — the Nobu in Shoreditch. It's just as stylish as he's imagined, down to the pink lighting and squiggles on the concrete walls.




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Cheltenham's No 38 The Park hotel is a luxe, leafy getaway

The Daily Mail's Inspector called into No 38 The Park hotel in Cheltenham and found the glorious Georgian townhouse to be a luxurious, leafy retreat. However, none of it comes cheap.