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So is she or isn’t she? Loved-up Kylie Minogue has once again been spotted wearing a huge diamond on her ring finger, doing little to quash rumours that she’s engaged. There’s no doubt Kylie, 47, is smitten with her toy boy lover of five months, British actor Joshua Sasse, 28. ‘We just completely fit together,’ she gushed recently. ‘He gets me, I get him.’ So will the couple now be heading down the aisle? One thing’s for certain. If the ring’s that big – the wedding’s sure to be a whopper too! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and health tips.…

Richard Madeley and wife Judy Finnigan have had a tough start to the year, after sadly losing some of their closest friends and family. After the deaths of Alan Rickman, David Bowie and Sir Terry Wogan, the couple also said a sad farewell to Richard’s uncle in January. So it’s no wonder the pair were desperate to put the month behind them. ‘January is always a bleak month, dark, cold and cruel,’ Judy revealed. ‘I’m glad to see the back of it. It’s been a horrible month for disorientating deaths. It’s as if the Grim Reaper has taken up residence in some celestial celebrity hotel. And this week we buried my husband’s uncle.’ Richard, 59, and Judy, 67, were close friends with Sir Terry – who sadly passed away on…

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When Carla Whitlock headed into Southampton city centre last September she was looking forward to a rare Friday night out. Having found a babysitter for her children, it should have been a fun evening with her partner Matty. But disaster struck… At 9pm, standing outside Turtle Bay bar and restaurant, the couple were approached by two men in dark bandanas and hoods. With no time to run, or even realise what was happening, a cold liquid was thrown directly in Carla’s face. While Carla, 37, can remember very little of those horrifying moments, passers-by recall her deafening cries. ‘She was screaming that her eyes were burning and that she couldn’t see,’ said one witness. ‘Her face was melting. You could smell it burning.’ The liquid Carla had been doused with…

‘I never thought I’d be a big winner’ As I stood at the front of my class, it was like any other day. That was until my partner, Darren, 30, burst in. ‘I just need to ask you something,’ he said. As I watched, Darren got down on one knee. ‘Yvonne, will you marry me?’ he asked – in front of the whole class and my teaching assistant! I stared at him in shock. Say yes! While I was rooted to the spot, the room was abuzz. ‘Tell him yes!’ cried my assistant. ‘Yes!’ I beamed to a delighted Darren. I took the rest of the afternoon off to celebrate. We talked about where we’d get married. Months before, even though we weren’t engaged, we’d visited a gorgeous venue –…

PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Exercise matters I read the article ‘I bought my 10-year-old a gym membership’ (25 January issue). On the one hand I’m surprised, having been a PE teacher for 26 years, that kids now need to go to the gym to get their exercise. We used to do a variety of sports with the children, including swimming, team sports and running. Having said this, exercise is so important, so if this is how kids get into it nowadays, I guess that’s fair enough. Annina Cooke, Tanworth-in-Arden It’s just not right I was shocked to read on your Facebook page about the woman who uses a tracking device so she knows where her boyfriend is at all times. It is ridiculous.…

‘Pasha’s such a lovely boy!’ Countdownqueen Rachel Riley chats science and her Strictlyother half We’re loving your new ITV show, It’s Not Rocket Science . You don’t need to know anything about science to enjoy it. Every week we test a theory by putting our lives in danger. Mine was cycling across a tightrope with someone suspended underneath to lower my centre of gravity and balance me. I was terrified! It’s got something for everyone! The future is closer than we think. I’ve seen the world’s fastest car, watched a robot perform surgery and seen a paralysed man walk with specially made robotic trousers for the first time in years. It’s incredible. Have you always been a gadget girl? I love futuristic stuff that’s going to change…

Katie Price may have only joined ITV’s Loose Women in January, but it seems she is already making enemies backstage. Bringing in her own entourage, speaking over others and constantly referring to sex has apparently upset the other ladies, including Coleen Nolan, Ruth Langsford and Gloria Hunniford. ‘Tension has mounted as the long-standing members feel they are being pushed out by Katie,’ an insider revealed. ‘She does try to run the show and loves to say outrageous things for the reaction.’ Diva behaviour It’s long-running panellist Coleen, 50, who appears to have the biggest issue with the former glamour model. ‘Coleen thinks Katie talks total rubbish,’ a close pal told us. ‘She thinks she’s sex mad and she is sick of hearing about her exes. She…

‘Auditioning for Rent was the worst 20 minutes of my life – I can’t even tell you why it was so bad!’ Cobbles favourite Antony Cotton has played Rovers barman and knicker-stitcher Sean Tully for nearly 13 years, after taking on the Corrie role back in 2003. Here, the star, 40, who lives with his partner Peter Eccleston, 37, opens up to us about all of the things he loves… 1 ALCOHOLIC DRINK ... Champagne any minute of any day! I have a permanent ongoing champagne tap in my house. Wine always makes me throw up so it has to be champagne. 2 CELEB HERO... Sir Ian McKellen – he is one of my best friends too! I think he’s a proper hero, I’ve been all…

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2 Read your work procedure for bullying – it’ll give you an idea of how to handle it and who to go to for help. If there isn’t one in place, see your line manager – or go higher if they’re the problem. 1 Don’t ignore it. Bullies escalate their tactics when they know nothing is being done about their behaviour. Be assertive if you can, or take it to someone who can handle it for you. 3 Keep a diary of what has happened and make sure you note the time and date. This includes any emails and texts. Use this to make your case to your boss. 4 Have a clear idea of what you want to happen next. Don’t just leave it in their hands – ensure…

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SANTA MARIA Despite being minutes from the airport, only a handful of flights daily mean the Hotel Santa Maria is a tranquil spot. This single-storey hotel’s 50 air-conditioned rooms have French doors opening on to a terrace and pool/tennis courts. FLORES The Hotel das Flores was the island’s first four-star hotel when it was built in 2009. Sited on a raised mass of land, minutes from the main town, many of its 26 en-suite rooms overlook the Atlantic towards Corvo, the archipelago’s tiniest isle. The hotel has all the mod cons, including a swimming pool and gym. SAO MIGUEL The Hotel Marina Atlantico enjoys a seafront position overlooking the harbour and outdoor public swimming pool. This nautical-themed hotel has 184 en-suite rooms – and with floor-to-ceiling windows, it is light…

It’s always the funniest moment of Saturday Night Takeaway – when Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly disguise themselves to trick unsuspecting celebs. Now with the ITV show back this week for a 13th series, we can’t wait for more high jinks. The boys, both 40, may have worried us all with recent talk of leaving ITV for a new project, but we reckon this series will be full of even more TV gold moments, like these… TODD TRICK Back in 2004, the boys dressed as Japanese superfans and crashed the Corrie set to meet their idol Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley). They fooled him so much that he even gave Ant a big smooch! Aww. POP PRANK Their days as pop stars came in use when the…

George Clarke is always looking at the next big project on his show The Restoration Man . But as a dad-of-three to Georgie, 12, Emilio, 10, and Iona, eight, he’s also very busy away from the building site. We caught up with the TV star and architect, 41, to talk about his man crush and why he’s always showing up his kids. What makes you happy? Any time I spend with my kids. I work so hard and my job takes me away from home a lot, so when I’m spending time with them I turn off my phone and switch off completely. What makes you cry? Although I can put up with accidents on building sites, I’m not very good with pain. Sometimes a paper…

THE JUMP’S JACKPOT Channel 4’s The Jump has seen countless celebrities come a cropper – recently, former gymnast Beth Tweddle fractured two vertebrae in her neck. But it seems the stars could at least cash in on compensation. Top law firm Quittance Personal Injury has worked out what the stars could get as a payout if they were to claim. Tina Hobley, 44, who dislocated her elbow, could receive £4,400 and Strictly’s Ola Jordan, who hurt her hip and knee last series, could get £53,000. With the injury count rising all the time, things could get costly. Be careful, guys! SURGERY SUCCESS This Morning star Eamonn Holmes has tweeted a snap of himself standing up just four days after a double hip…

Last month, Peter Andre and Craig Revel Horwood joined the panel for a special show, Loose Women & Men , and it appeared to be a hit with viewers. One fan tweeted, ‘The best Loose Women show,’ while another gave full marks to the male stars, saying, ‘Absolutely loving Craig and Peter today!’ Peter even hinted that he’d love to come back soon. ‘It was brilliant. Me and Craig together, I loved working with him,’ he said. ‘I’d love us to be regulars.’ The new format is set to continue, but which male stars could be next to sit on the panel? Unsurprisingly, Penny Lancaster, 44, told Woman’s Own she is desperate to land her rock-star hubby Rod Stewart, 71, as a…

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HIS BEDROOM HABITS HAVE CHANGED While I wouldn’t consider myself a prude in any way, over the last few years, my husband’s sexual tastes have started to get weird. I’ve always thought we had an OK sex life, but he says that’s part of the problem – OK isn’t good enough, he’s bored and wants things to be a bit more exciting. The problem is, the more he suggests we do, the more uneasy I get about what he’s asking. It’s nothing shocking or illegal but it’s so not him and I feel that I can’t do it. I worry it’s going to cause problems for us in the long run. Anon, 42 Lots of couples find sex a little dull after years of being together and it’s not unusual…

Crispy salmon fishcakes SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 180g pack hot smoked salmon fillets, flaked • 400g ready-made mashed potato • 3 spring onions, chopped • 2tbsp chopped fresh parsley • Finely grated zest ½ lemon • 3tbsp polenta • 30g mixed seeds • 3tbsp sunflower oil • Jar of tartare sauce, to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Mix together the flaked salmon, mash, spring onions, parsley and lemon zest. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Shape the mixture into 12 small fish cakes. 2 Mix the polenta and seeds together on a large plate. Press both sides and edges of each fishcake into the mixture to coat. 3 Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the…

‘I hated the woman in the mirror’ ‘I was so amazed – I had a waist!’ Piling my plate high with chicken chow mein, egg-fried rice, mushroom curry and spring rolls, I couldn’t wait to settle down in front of the TV with my takeaway. But while we’ve all had nights like that – where we overindulge – for me, it was nothing out of the ordinary. I’d order a Chinese takeaway or greasy kebab at least five times a week. Yes, I know it sounds terrible, but at the time, I didn’t think about what I was doing to myself – or what a bad example I was setting my kids. Even as the rolls on my stomach got bigger and my back grew sore, all I thought about…

Amanda Holden AQUARIUS (16 FEBRUARY) Deep down, Amanda is deciding what she truly wants to put her energy into – and what not. A difficult time with a man in her life could be the trigger for this. Not Simon Cowell, surely? Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Wednesday is the perfect time for persuading someone of the sheer brilliance of your idea or point of view. Just try to stay rational and not get caught up in emotions. Meanwhile, some helpful habit or good intention faces a wobble on Monday. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Been beating yourself up about something lately? Just let it go. Over the next month, use the power of your mind to see things differently. Negative thoughts…

THE GEMMA SHOW Could Gemma Collins become the next Kim Kardashian? If the rumours are true, she’s well on her way! The TOWIE star is set to get her own fly-on-the-wall reality show with a huge pay packet. ‘Gemma is likely to make a lot of money,’ celeb agent Barry Tomes revealed after the star, 35, was the seventh person to be evicted from the Celebrity Big Brother house. ‘She could easily get £1 million by the end of the year. She has played the CBB game very well,’ Barry added. ‘There’s a big market for British reality stars in America and Canada, so Gemma could even go global.’ Watch out, world! ‘They made my character pregnant for me!’ Olivia Colman chats to us about playing a spy in the…