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I honestly can’t believe it – Lucy Bronze overwhelmed as Lionesses reach final
England set up an all-European showdown against Spain in the global showpiece on Sunday. Defender Lucy Bronze was overwhelmed after...
Aug 17, 2023


Exclusive Interview with Anita Asante: A Trailblazing Athlete and Equality Advocate
Anita Asante is an outstanding athlete and passionate equality campaigner. Over the last two decades, she played for such teams as...
Jul 28, 2023


Shaparak Khorsandi: How a late ADHD diagnosis changed my life
When comedian Shaparak Khorsandi revealed on Twitter during the pandemic that she had been diagnosed with ADHD, she was contacted by an...
Jul 18, 2023


Why this group of mums set up an initiative to help women get back to work
PR Mums wants to support candidates and companies alike. By Katie Wright. A company aiming to help women back into public relations jobs...
Jul 17, 2023


Sex Education star Patricia Allison: I’ve learned boundaries are extremely important
Patricia Allison talks to Yolanthe Fawehinmi about how she prioritises her mental health despite her busy schedule. Patricia Allison...
Jul 17, 2023


These are the women making waves in the cycling world
As the Tour de France Femmes begins, here’s who you need to know about, and the rich history of the sport. By Imy Brighty-Potts. With the...
Jul 17, 2023


Journalist and author Yomi Adegoke on the real-life consequences of social media
If journalist and novelist Yomi Adegoke had to diagnose the internet with an illness, she wouldn’t be able to give it a name. “Is there a...
Jul 16, 2023


Non-binary influencers share what they wish people understood about their experience
While we may think non-binary is a new term, in the latest Census, at least 30,000 people identified as non-binary in England and Wales...
Jul 16, 2023


Sultana Tafadar is the first hijab-wearing criminal barrister to be appointed King’s Counsel.
Trailblazing hijab-wearing barrister Sultana Tafadar launches global women’s rights organisation. A hijab-wearing criminal barrister,...
Jul 16, 2023


Singer and actress Jane Birkin dies age 76
She was an influential figure across music, film and fashion. Singer and actress Jane Birkin has died at the age of 76, according to...
Jul 16, 2023


Why these women are – and aren’t – shaving their armpits this summer
Bold or bare, these women are doing things their way with their body hair. Body hair might be a concern in the summer, as you strip down...
Jul 13, 2023


Unborn babies use ‘greedy’ father gene to get more food from mothers – study
University of Cambridge scientists found the foetus controls its mother’s metabolism so the two are in a nutritional tug of war. Unborn...
Jul 12, 2023


New mother writes children’s book for daughter to connect to Pakistani roots
Unzela Khan Sheikh, 29, wrote a children’s storybook based on her own family for her nine-month-old daughter. A new mother, who wants her...
Jul 12, 2023


All-British pair reach women’s doubles quarter-finals for first time in 40 years
Jo Durie and Anne Hobbs were the previous all-British team to achieve the feat. Wildcards Naiktha Bains and Maia Lumsden hailed becoming...
Jul 12, 2023


Taylor Swift’s Speak Now re-record outselling rest of the top 10 combined
Spotify also confirmed Swift became the music platform’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2023. Taylor Swift’s re-recorded version...
Jul 11, 2023


Why Vanessa Kirby and Pom Klementieff Are the Female Icons We Need in Action Films!
In a recent interview led by The Female Lead's Alex Light, renowned actresses Vanessa Kirby and Pom Klementieff shed light on the...
Jul 10, 2023


Mission: Impossible -Hayley Atwell on the Importance of Complex, Morally Ambiguous Female Characters
In an exclusive interview conducted by Alex Light for The Female Lead, Hayley Atwell, star of the new Mission: Impossible film, shares...
Jul 10, 2023


How can I be a better ally to trans people right now?
Whether it’s at work or among friends and family, there are lots of ways to help support the trans community. By Abi Jackson. Thinking...
Jul 7, 2023


Margot Robbie would not have wanted to make Barbie film if not for doll diversity
The Australian actress said she had not wanted to present a singular image of ‘what Barbie is’ and have it be ‘what women should aspire...
Jul 7, 2023


Adele on divorce: Why splitting and not staying together for the kids can be better for everyone
Psychotherapist Neil Wilkie suggests children can sense when there’s unhappiness in a relationship. Adele has opened up about her divorce...
Jul 7, 2023
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