I ditched my London life for a madcap journey to the Hebrides with a rock band... and ended up living the dream as a bona-fide lady of the isles

Today Claire is sitting in Ardlussa House, a 17th century stalking lodge on a vast estate on the Isle of Jura, recounting how that obscure KLF invitation was to change the course of her life.

Charli XCX puts on a daring display as she leaves very little to the imagination in a shimmering silver bodysuit at her gig in London

The 360 singer, 31, lit up the stage at the Metropolis Beach Room in the capital and looked sensational in her daring outfit.

RICHARD EDEN: Could Carol Vorderman be the next former contestant to speak out about her torrid time on Strictly Come Dancing?

RICHARD EDEN: Could Carol Vorderman be the next former contestant to speak out about her torrid time on Strictly Come Dancing?

Olympian Sir Ben Ainslie and his wife to sell off their stunning £3.5m nine-bedroom Isle of Wight home as focus turns to America's Cup, writes RICHARD EDEN

RICHARD EDEN: Now he's focused on winning next month's America's Cup, the world's oldest international sporting competition, which has inspired him since childhood.

„Großbritannien hat genügend Nuklearsprengköpfe, um Europa zu schützen“

Großbritannien und die EU bauen ihre Verteidigungskooperation aus. Deutschland hofft auf eine Trumpfkarte gegen Putin, doch dafür will London eine Gegenleistung, wie der britische Militär Ed Arnold erklärt. Fraglich ist, ob die Kapazitäten für...

„Großbritannien könnte die USA bei der nuklearen Abschreckung ersetzen“

Großbritannien und die EU bauen ihre Verteidigungskooperation aus. Deutschland hofft auf eine Trumpfkarte gegen Putin, doch dafür will London eine Gegenleistung, wie der britische Militär Ed Arnold erklärt. Fraglich ist, ob die Kapazitäten für...

„Großbritannien könnte die USA bei der nuklearen Abschreckung ersetzen“

Großbritannien und die EU bauen ihre Verteidigungskooperation aus. Deutschland hofft auf eine Trumpfkarte gegen Putin, doch dafür will London eine Gegenleistung, wie der britische Militär Ed Arnold erklärt. Fraglich ist, ob die Kapazitäten für...

How 'normal kids' are sucked into London's deadly postcode gang wars: The grooming tricks used to recruit children into marauding mobs that overwhelm police and fight turf wars that left one 15-year-old dead this week

Less than a week has passed since 15-year-old Rene Graham was shot in the midst of a family fun day in west London where he attended an annual pre-Notting Hill Carnival event.

'Robber', 29, accused of stealing £2m of designer watches from salesman the day before his alleged victim took his own life denies robbery

Junior Kunu, 29, and an accomplice, allegedly held Oliver White, 27, in a chokehold and restrained him with cable ties during a violent raid in Richmond on May 25.

France HUMILIATED by Olympics opening day shambles - and now there are FLOOD warnings

Parisians have said that what should have been a 'very proud day for France', with the Paris opening ceremony later, has turned into one of 'sadness and annoyance' amid travel disruption.

British families are urged to 'cancel your holidays' after Eurostar plunged into chaos and 3.2million cars set to hit the roads on 'Frantic Friday'

Heathrow and Stansted Airport were thrown into chaos today with hundreds of holidaymakers told to go home after mass cancellations on the first day of the summer holidays.

France HUMILIATED by Paris Olympics opening day disaster: Locals say they are 'embarrassed the world sees us like this' and they 'are paying a high price to host the Games' after arson attack brings travel chaos

Parisians have said that what should have been a 'very proud day for France', with the Paris opening ceremony later, has turned into one of 'sadness and annoyance' amid travel disruption.

Ronnie Wood's son Tyrone ties the knot with daughter of Iron Maiden guitarist at star-studded ceremony followed by a slap-up pub lunch

The 41-year-old groom beamed as he emerged with his new wife as they were cheered by his famous father, mum Jo and famous guests including a whole host of rock royalty.

Ronnie Wood's son Tyrone ties the knot with daughter of Iron Maiden guitarist at star-studded ceremony followed by a swanky Michelin star reception

The 41-year-old groom beamed as he emerged with his new wife as they were cheered by his famous father, mum Jo and famous guests including a whole host of rock royalty.

Inside Adele's new life in the UK as she prepares to move back across the Atlantic with her new fiance Rich Paul...but will she settle into her £11m Kensington mews close to her mother or buy yet another mega-mansion?

Now, aside from planning a wedding, the couple's next big job may be to move house again amid deafening rumours they want to settle in the UK.

Bring your daughter... to the altar! Ronnie Wood's son Tyrone ties the knot with daughter of Iron Maiden guitarist at star-studded ceremony followed by a swanky Michelin star reception

The 41-year-old groom beamed as he emerged with his new wife as they were cheered by his famous father, mum Jo and famous guests including a whole host of rock royalty.

Bring your daughter... to the altar! Ronnie Wood's son Tyrone ties the knot with daughter of Iron Maiden guitarist at star-stuffed ceremony followed by a swanky Michelin star reception

The 41-year-old groom beamed as he emerged with his new wife as they were cheered by his famous father, mum Jo and famous guests including a whole host of rock royalty.

Ronnie Wood's son Tyrone ties the knot with businesswoman Faye Harris at star-studded ceremony followed by a swanky Michelin star reception as they celebrate their big day with a whole host of Rock royalty

The 41-year-old groom beamed as he emerged with his new wife as they were cheered by his famous father, mum Jo and famous guests including a whole host of rock royalty.

John Lewis gets go-ahead to build 24-storey block of 353 flats dubbed 'Waitrose Tower' above south London store

Bromley Council's development committee signed off on allowing the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) - which owns both the department stores and Waitrose supermarkets - to proceed with the plans.

Could you pay for a night out using just 2p pieces? MailOnline puts the power of pennies to the test - by buying pints, McDonald's and a cab ride home with 27 bags of shrapnel (and the results might have you scrambling down the back of the sofa!)

EXCLUSIVE: Following the news the Treasury has no plans to mint any more 1 or 2p coins, MailOnline decided to put British currency to the test to find out how many pubs and clubs still accept coins.

Get perfect skin using your star sign: Neuroscientists say tailoring skincare regimes to horoscopes can really work - here's how to do it

When it comes to skincare, I'm always ready to try new things. As someone who banished adult acne with years of expensive facials, I know the power of finding the right treatment for you.