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Martin Compston on using his native accent in Our House

Martin Compston has said he thinks using his native Scottish accent helps make characters appear more charming. The actor, originally from Greenock, is best known for playing the role of Detective Inspector Steve Arnott, who is English, in BBC drama ...

10 Mar 2022 at 13:55

People mocked and criticised for their accents throughout their lives – report

Almost half of employees have had their accent mocked, criticised or singled out in a social setting, while a quarter said this treatment has taken place in a work situation, according to research. The Sutton Trust’s Speaking Up report examines the ...

03 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Life

How to make the most of your living space as the nights draw in

With winter just around the corner and everyone gravitating indoors, our living rooms are about to see most of this season’s action. Whether it’s cinema nights with the kids, socialising with friends or simply curling up with a good book, your ...

24 Oct 2024 at 08:30

Life

Hotel chic: How to create and enjoy ‘everyday luxury’ at home

No longer just for vacations, if a luxurious living aesthetic is on your bucket list and looking to revamp and glow up this summer, a five-star vibe is where it’s at. Indeed, if wanderlust takes you as far as focusing on the overall feel and ...

11 Jun 2024 at 10:00

Local News

Seven things: You know you’re from Donegal when …

‘Seven Things’ aims to explore the different things about Donegal and highlight the fascinating features of each. Please use the arrows to explore all things Donegal The elements are not listed in order of importance and are not an ...

07 Feb 2024 at 19:33

Music

Bonnie Tyler: I got elocution lessons to tone down Welsh accent

Bonnie Tyler has said she signed up for elocution lessons earlier in her career because she was so self-conscious about her strong Welsh accent. The Total Eclipse Of The Heart singer, 72, who was born in Skewen in Wales, said she ...

27 May 2024 at 10:41

Life

Pink: From blush to rose, how to make the most of this timeless shade

Pink may be the defining colour for sweetness, love, happiness and romance, but it’s also one of this season’s most trending tones – with dusty pink cited as the new neutral for a contemporary update. Timeless too, rose coloured ...

23 Jan 2025 at 09:03

Health

British mum gives birth in coma after ‘brain on fire’ disease made her suddenly start speaking with an American accent

A seemingly healthy mother from Yorkshire who suddenly started speaking with an American accent was forced to give birth while in a coma, weeks after she was diagnosed with a rare condition dubbed “brain on fire”, which has ...

07 Nov 2023 at 07:00

Soaps

Danny Dyer’s children ‘petrified’ when visiting council estate where he grew up

Former EastEnders star Danny Dyer has said his children were “petrified of getting out the car” when he took them to the council estate where he grew up. The actor, 47, from Newham, east London, known for his recognisable ...

08 Jan 2025 at 12:35

Life

How to work the rich and saturated interiors trend

Despite being hugely popular since the early 2000s, grey gradients, muted palettes, minimalism and monochromatic colour schemes have fallen out of favour – with a newfound desire for richness and warmth a key feature. ...

06 Feb 2025 at 09:00

Life

The Traitors: Do accents influence who we trust?

Anyone watching BBC One’s The Traitors, hosted by Claudia Wikleman, will be marvelling at contestant Charlotte’s fake Welsh accent. In an attempt to come across as more trustworthy on the programme, the 33-year-old ...

20 Jan 2025 at 11:39

Listeners think some accents sound guiltier than others, study suggests

Speakers of some accents perceived as working class including from Liverpool, Newcastle, Bradford and London risk being stereotyped as more likely to have committed a crime, a study suggests. Researchers asked 180 ...

17 Jan 2025 at 05:00

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