Woman's Own February 18, 2013

As a mum of two small kids, I’m often touched by our stories of the bravery of youngsters and their parents’ strength. In this issue, our heartwrenching account on page 36 of three members of one family who tragically all lost limbs in a horrific coach crash reduced me to tears. Their story of how a mum and her children came to terms with their disabilities, and how they have gone on to rebuild their lives, is truly inspiring. It reveals that when we are put to the test, we discover how strong love can really be. Join us online! After the full-on glamour of the BAFTAs last Sunday, check out our favourite gowns at womansown.co.uk. There you will also find beauty tips, money and health advice, recipes and much,…

On the spot with... Nadia Sawalha The TV host and actress, 49, is married with two children and lives in London 1Flowers or chocs? Flowers. I like cheap flowers so I can have big armfuls of them. I eat a box of chocolates in five minutes and then hate myself! 2Champers or oysters? Champagne. But it has to be very, very cold! 3Lingerie or pyjamas? Pyjamas. I feel like a trussed-up turkey in lingerie. 4Restaurant or DINNER in front of the TV? I hate restaurants on Valentine’s. DINNER at home please, but no TV. 5Romcom or thriller? Thriller. I despise romcoms with every fibre of my being. 6Love or lust? Love. You can have lust any time but you have to find the time for love. 7Cosy B&B or five-star…

Box set Prime-time TV presenting couple Tess Daly and Vernon Kay seem to be made for each other, if their matching smiles are anything to go by. Bowled over Given his orange glow, they certainly don’t spray-tan together. But still, Elizabeth Hurley is a facial match for preened fiancé Shane Warne. When two become one After four children, transatlantic living and 13 years of marriage, it appears the Beckhams have merged into one high-flying, supersuccessful brand. Peas in a pod If the facial likeness theories ring true, husband-and-wife team Jools and Jamie Oliver have found a recipe for success. Four children later, they’re still going strong. In harmony TV presenter Stacey Solomon and fiancé Aaron Barnham definitely share the same slim nose, round dark eyes and wide smile… Looks like…

GEMMA ‘Posh and Becks are the ultimate power couple. They have very different hair and eye colouring, but I think their angular jawlines and enviable cheekbones are what make them appear so similar.’ TArA ‘I love Vernon Kay and Tess Daly, they’re such a great couple! They both have that typical TV look – big smile and focused eyes – and always appear unruffled and really polished.’ KATIE ‘My favourite is Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne – what a funny match. They look alike, especially their lip shape, but just look how orange he is! I think she needs to tell him to ditch the spray tan.’…

I love a warm welcome home Incredibly, it’s been six months since I started on the revamped Daybreak. It’s been a blast, especially meeting stars like Keira Knightley and Daniel Craig – as well as the prime minister. With a 4am wake-up call, I have to get to bed early, but I’m not complaining. A lot of people wake up at the crack of dawn but they don’t get to share a sofa with Jude Law! At 8.30am, when Daybreak finishes, I run to the other side of the studio to the set of Lorraine, slip off my flat shoes and pop on my heels. As you don’t see my feet on Daybreak, I could get away with wearing my slippers, but after 8.30am my shoes are in full view! When…

TYRONE DOBBS Like you, I’ve been totally gripped by this fascinating domestic abuse plot involving Tyr o n e a n d fiancée Kirsty TRACY BARLOW She was jailed for the murder of Char lie Stubbs but later released when the evidence was discredited JIM MCDONALD In and out of ‘the big house’, as he calls it, the violent and fiery Jim is serving time for a botched bank robbery DEIRDRE BARLOW She was jailed for fraud and t h e n PM To n y B l air dem anded h er freedom in the House of Commons!…