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Mariah’s sweet fantasy Pop superstar Mariah Carey will soon be heading to a major city near you! The singer, who recently announced she is set to wed for a third time, kicks off her UK Sweet Sweet Fantasy tour on 15 March in Glasgow. The last time she performed here was in 2003. Now, after news of her engagement to billionaire James Packer, the star is set for a sell-out tour that will feature all her chart-topping hits including Hero and Always Be My Baby . ‘I wanted to give people some nostalgia,’ she said. We can’t wait! Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co .uk , to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions and deals, plus…

Denise Welch has revealed that she was once kicked out of a Brit Awards after-party, with door staff reportedly telling her, ‘You’re not coming in!’ The Boy Meets Girl star explained that it happened when she was trying to have a night out with a gang of mates. ‘I showed up with 24 friends,’ she said. ‘They [the door staff] said I couldn’t come in and I said, ‘What do you mean I can’t come in?’ Then they went, ‘Well, you can but your 24 friends can’t.’ So I swore at them, hailed a cab and said, ‘Take me to a nightclub!’’ But in the end, the rejection turned out to be the best thing that could have happened. ‘I wouldn’t have met my husband had…

Despite ending their relationship two years ago, Susanna and Dominic have remained living under the same roof, with both of them staying in the family home. ‘We still get on so well, Dom is still such a hands-on dad and we really co-parent,’ Susanna explained at the time. ‘So we live separately but together and happily in the same house. I’m not saying everybody can do it and I definitely think people are surprised that we can do it this way. But it’s nice for the children that they know Mum and Dad are still there.’…

1 Boost your confidence in your appearance. This is the first step in feeling sexier. Invest in new clothes or a haircut – anything that makes you feel good. 2 Change your mindset. If you think you’re past it, that’s how you’ll feel. Consider women your age who defy notions of what it means to be beautiful and get inspired. 3 Give yourself permission to talk about sex again, whether with friends or a partner. This works wonders if you’ve not dared speak about it for years. 4 When was the last time you flirted with your partner or, if you’re single, someone new? Don’t dismiss the power of it to make you feel wildly attractive. 5 Really think hard about what you think is sexy.…

We love… Davina’s cookware range for Lakeland. Brightly coloured and easy to use, the whole family will want to get involved in dinner prep. There’s a Personal Blender for smoothies on the go, and spiralising and crinkle-cutting have never been easier. Priced from £3.99, Lakeland. No-bake dessert STRAWBERRY TART SERVES 8 PREP TIME 20 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS COST PER SERVING £1.14 1 Melt 100g butter and stir through 400g crushed dark chocolate digestives until well combined. Tip into a 20cm loose-based flan tin and press down well to evenly coat the base and sides, and then refrigerate. 2 Put 400g reduced-fat cream cheese into a bowl, stir in 5tbsp lemon curd and 1tsp vanilla bean paste until smooth. Spoon on to the biscuit case and return to the…

When people see my daughter Amy they realise straightaway that she’s not a typical 24-year-old. My husband Mark and I are often met with sad stares and tilted heads, as people wonder how on earth we could have coped raising a child who is so clearly different to everyone else. But while I’ll admit life hasn’t always been the easiest, I’ve felt lucky to be Amy’s mum since I first felt her kicking in my tummy... I was 25 when I fell pregnant but at my very first scan, the sonographer’s face changed. In the next moment she’d called in a doctor. ‘The ventricles in your baby’s brain look more dilated than they should be,’ he explained. ‘We don’t know what it means at this stage, but we’ll need to…

Enjoy the sweet golden-skinned fruit from this ‘Golden Delicious’ apple tree. This specially bred dwarf variety, which produces large dessert apples on stems reaching only 1m (3ft 3in) tall, is perfect for the patio! Supplied pot grown, 30-40cm (12-16in) in height. Illustrated pot not supplied. OFFER 1: RASPBERRY ‘RUBY BEAUTY’ These compact dwarf raspberry canes reach just 1m (3ft 3in) high, making them perfect for large patio containers and smaller gardens. Raspberry ‘Ruby Beauty’ produces an impressive 1.5kg fruit per plant. Height: 100cm (39in). Spread: 50cm (20in). Supplied as a 9cm potted plant. BUY 1 FOR £9.99 BUY 3 FOR JUST £19.99 – SAVING £9.98! OFFER 2: PATIO FRUIT TREE COLLECTION These miniature fruit trees are specially bred dwarf varieties that produce fruits on stems reaching only 1m tall. Supplied…

Hydrangea ‘Love’ Try this new variety of the UK’s best-loved shrub. With stunning tiered blooms in candy pink, ‘Love’ is easy to grow and will fill a space in your garden for years to come. For colour on the patio, it works superbly well in containers, too! Height and spread: 100cm. Supplied as powerliner plug plants. Hydrangea ‘Glam Rock’ This stunning variety is one of the most eye-catching hydrangeas available. The rounded flower heads are formed by dozens of red florets with blue centres, each petal tipped with an extraordinary shade of lime green. This robust, hardy shrub makes a superb addition to borders or your patio display in large containers. Height and spread: 120cm. Supplied as a 9cm potted plant. Don’t forget to add... Patio pots A durable planter…

‘I only want to work if it’s really worth it for me and if the part is interesting – otherwise I’d rather watch it than be in it’ Her film roles in Billy Elliot and Harry Potter have made her a global superstar. But award-winning actress Julie Walters is also completely at home on telly. And with the new series of the Channel 4 period drama Indian Summers starting soon, she’ll be playing manipulative matron Cynthia Coffin once again. We caught up with Julie, 66, to chat about the role and why being abroad filming is so hard… What sort of naughtiness does Cynthia get up to this series? In the trailer we see her grab her young…

‘I was gutted when David Bowie died’ Lulu reveals why working with the Military Wives has been such an emotional experience What’s your connection with the Military Wives? I’ve always felt I’d like to help. I’m a girls’ girl and I know it’s a tough thing for their husbands, but how tough is it for them? I always thought it would be a great idea to have them on the record and the tour. It’s a very personal decision for you too, isn’t it? I was once diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and what that did was help me relate even more to the men and women of the armed forces. The song Cryfrom the album is incredibly poignant. It’s about many things. Originally, it was about a guy I…

JACK RYDER He was an EastEnders heart-throb as Jamie Mitchell, but Jack, 34, has since lost his trademark blond curtains and boyish features for a more serious look. JASON DONOVAN As fresh-faced Scott Robinson in Neighbours ,  Jason, now 47, had us swooning in the 80s. He’s now got a more rugged look – and at least he’s lost the mullet! ADAM RICKITT He was Corrie’s resident hunk Nick Tilsley before Ben Price was recast in the role. But having ditched his floppy centre parting for a slick ’do, Adam, 37, still scrubs up nicely. esiden Tilsle FOR MORE OF YOUR FAVOURITE SOAP STARS VISIT WOMANSOWN.co.uk/ soapstars…

L’ORÉAL COLOR RICHE A L’HUILE POLISH, £4.99 L’Oréal’s polishes have had an update. They’re now infused with oil to keep nails healthy… all for the same price. CLARINS INSTANT LIGHT LIP COMFORT OIL, £18 A non-sticky texture and kind-to-lip ingredients make this a winner. STILA CONVERTIBLE COLOR DUAL LIP & CHEEK CREAM PALETTE, £29 A handbag must-have – you can use the five creamy shades on your lips and cheeks. BAREMINERALS READY EYESHADOW 4.0, £29 Four ‘wear-them-all-the-time’ eyeshadows in a gorgeous golden compact. I want! AMAZING COSMETICS AMAZING CONCEALER FOUNDATION, £27.99, AMAZINGCOSMETICS.CO.UK With a light formula, this foundation is like ‘no make-up’ make-up. You can also build it up for fuller but still weightless coverage. MISS SPORTY INSTA GLOW PRIMER, £3.49 This potion blends easily and delivers a…

I DON’T WANT MY DAUGHTER’S STEPMUM AT HER WEDDING Later this year, my 28-year-old daughter is getting married. I was looking forward to the day until she told me she wants her stepmum to be at the wedding. She asked me if I’d agree to it – she said she wouldn’t push it but that it was something she felt she should do. The problem is her stepmum and I have a very bad history. Fifteen years ago, this woman was my best friend – until she ran off with my husband. She has been good to my daughters over the years, but we have no contact and I have no desire to see her at an event like this. What do I do? Kelly, 48, Essex I feel for…

1 KNOW IF YOU’RE IN SLEEP DEBT Your body gives out all sorts of signs that you need more sleep – but are you hearing them? ‘Recurrent colds are a classic sign. In one study, those who slept less than six hours a night were four times more likely to go down with the sniffles than those getting seven hours of sleep,’ says Sammy Margo, author of The Good Sleep Guide (£10.99, Vermilion). One study at Berkeley, California, also found that poor sleepers couldn’t tell happy and angry faces apart. If it seems the whole world’s against you, it may be time for a few early nights. 2 KEEP YOUR COOL The ideal bedroom temperature is 18-21°C, with any temperature below 12°C or above 23°C likely…

Finest* Roast Chicken & Gravy Pie, £5 for 510g, Tesco A real classic, crumbly, buttery shortcrust pastry filled with chicken pieces and a rich sage and thyme gravy. 3.5/5 M Signature Smoked Haddock & King Prawn Fish Pie, £4.50 for 700g, Morrisons Fresh haddock, salmon and king prawns in a cheesy white wine sauce all topped with buttery mash – just add peas. 5/5 Heston From Waitrose Hanger Steak Pie, £3.60 for 250g, Waitrose Braised British beef, portobello mushrooms, and bacon lardons with a spicy red wine sauce – delicious! 4/5…

FIGHT FOOD WASTE… AND SAVE £700! Reducing how much food you throw away could save the average family £700 per year, according to lovefood hatewaste.com . But what’s the secret? We share our top tips 1 GET YOUR FOOD PORTIONS RIGHT The most commonly wasted foods include veg, salad, drink, fresh fruit and bread. The two main reasons people throw away food is they cook or prepare too much or they run out of time to use it before it goes bad. The Love Food Hate Waste site has a portion-planning tool which helps work out how much food you need. Visit lovefoodhate waste.com/content/ lovefoodhatewaste.com/content/portions-and-planning lovefoodhatewaste.com/content/portions-and-planning portions-and-planning. 2 RECYCLE LEFTOVERS It sounds simple but it’s easy to forget leftovers. Make sure you utilise them by finding recipes…

‘I soon got the hang of playing online’ As I sat on the sofa, my husband, Neil, 49, switched on the TV. ‘Not more rugby!’ I groaned. It seemed like there was a game on every day! But though I wasn’t a huge fan of rugby, I knew a game that I did like to play that would while away the time. While Neil enjoyed the sport, I’d play online bingo! Switching on my tablet, I logged into my Woman’s Own Bingo account. It’s the perfect way for me to relax when Neil is watching rugby – or any other game of sport for that matter! I joined the site in 2015, after I’d seen a winner’s story in the magazine. It seemed like good fun and I’ve always liked…

Age isn’t a barrier Good on Kasey Bergh in your ‘He’s not my son… he’s my husband’ report for realising that age is no barrier to finding love. I don’t think you’d notice this couple had such an age gap just by looking at them. It’s your life, Kasey, so live it to the full! S Foster, Bridlington v How many kids is too many? The mother of Britain’s biggest family, Sue Radford, has revealed she’s having her 19th child. It’s great that this family can afford so many kids. But I know from my experience of growing up with five siblings, that sometimes parents cannot give all their kids the emotional support they need! As good as they are, it’s possible for children to be forgotten about. It’s not…

DERMOT’S £££ FACTOR After The X Factor’s drop in ratings, Simon Cowell is now planning a massive shake-up – and it could mean the return of former host Dermot O’Leary. The music mogul is said to be in talks with the presenter after last year’s stars, Caroline Flack, 36, and Olly Murs, 31, quit. And it sounds like Dermot, 42, has full control. ‘Dermot will be back,’ an insider confirmed. ‘He can name his price and talks are under way. Everyone, including Simon, has the will to make it work.’ We can’t wait! MOVING ON IN Their romance has been the hottest gossip to come out of last year’s Strictly Come Dancing , and now Georgia May Foote and dancer Giovanni Pernice, both…

There’s no doubt Vicky Pattison has come a long way since starting out on reality show Geordie Shore in 2011. Since then, she’s won the jungle crown on I’m A Celebrity , bagged a seat on the Loose Women panel and is now even turning her hand to acting! We caught up with Vicky, 28, who’s starred in comedy Drunk History and is set to appear in the detective sitcom Murder In Successville , to talk family nights in and her Geordie heroes… What makes you happy? Going to the gym. I love exercising and all the endorphins coursing through my veins. Also, seeing my friends and family – cosy nights in…

FACELIFT BATTLE Carol McGiffin is doing her very best to avoid going under the knife in a bid to stay looking young. The former Loose Women panellist tweeted, ‘The facelift avoidance project continues. Today it’s a Skinbreeze Orb facial. Now, will my friends notice? Cos I do!’ The facial uses an orbital rotating head to exfoliate skin and reduce the appearance of lines. Carol, 56, has long been a fan of new treatments. In 2011, after fans noticed that her complexion had improved, she said, ‘I’ll let you into a secret. Over the past few months, I’ve had CACI, also known as the non-surgical facelift. I love it!’ All-clear for KYLIE Kylie Minogue, who has just announced her engagement to toy boy Joshua Sasse, has reached 10 years of being…

WHAT A PAIR! Jo Brand and Danny Dyer both took on epic challenges for Sport Relief this year. Jo completed a huge 135-mile walk across the UK, and Danny went on an emotional trip to Ebola-affected Sierra Leone. MAKING A SPLASH In 2011, comedian David Walliams braved ‘Thames Tummy’ and strong currents in his 140-mile swim of the River Thames. And not only did the Little Britain star finish it, he did it in just eight days. Go David! WEEK OF HELL In 2012, comedian John Bishop rowed, ran and cycled 295 miles from Paris to London – no wonder he needed plenty of trips to the physio’s table along the way! DAVINA’S TEARS Presenter Davina McCall said she’d never cried as much as she did…

WHAT TO DO 1 Choose one healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 2 You’re also allowed 1 x 150ml glass of wine a day! See our clever drinking guide for more information. 3 If you’re still hungry, snack on some berries, or vegetable crudités dipped in salsa. HOW IT WORKS This healthy eating plan for a flat tum has enough calorie leeway to let you enjoy a glass of wine every day if you want to! Meals are designed to manage hunger by keeping blood sugar and insulin levels under control. Good fibre levels help to prevent bloating and stop your digestive system from becoming sluggish. Potassium-rich fruit and veg help counteract the fluid-retaining effects of salt that can add inches to your waist. BREAKFASTS 2 Oatibix topped with one…

Reader rated Ivy Babgee, 33, from London ‘I’d been feeling tired with mood swings and had issues concentrating. But, for the past few months, I’ve been taking organic wholefood multivitamin Nature’s Plus Source Of Life Garden Women’s Multi (£28.95 for 60 tablets, Whole Foods) and can feel a difference. I’m much more energetic.’ 3 REASONS TO TRY… ACUPUNCTURE This treatment involves needles being inserted into points along the body to treat various conditions 1 PAIN RELIEVER ‘It helps with all pain, from mild to chronic, long-term problems like migraine, neck and back issues, and it can reduce inflammation and improve muscle stiffness,’ says acupuncturist Maureen Cromey. ‘We look at the root of a condition as well as the symptoms.’ 2 SAFE AND NATURAL Sometimes it doesn’t even require needles. ‘We…

Beer-battered fish and chips SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS COOKING TIME 30 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 1kg potatoes, cut into wedges •tbsp sunflower oil • 115g plain flour • 1tsp baking powder • 1tsp salt • 150ml beer, light ale or lager, chilled • Sunflower or groundnut oil for deep-frying • 4 x 175g white fish fillets, coated in seasoned flour • 1tsp each chopped gherkins, green olives and capers • 2tsp each chopped chives and parsley • 3tbsp creme fraiche HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 220°C/ Gas 7. Place potatoes in salted, boiling water for 5 mins, then drain. Toss in oil, season, and place on a tray in the oven for 15-20 mins. 2 Sift the flour and baking powder into a…

Entering competitions has never been my thing. I’ve never tried to win a trip away or a new TV. I didn’t see the point – after all, what was the likelihood I’d win? But then in 2013, something, I don’t know what, drove me to enter an online competition. And I’m so glad I did – because it changed my life completely. Growing up, thanks to my love of Mum’s home-cooked lasagne, I was always a little on the larger side. But my weight was never a problem until, age 17, I began training to be a dental nurse and really started to pile on the pounds. Oddly, although I worked at a dentist, there always seemed to be sweets and chocolate in the staff room. As I munched away,…

Coleen Nolan PISCES (12 MARCH) A strong theme of healing old wounds continues this year for Coleen. Perhaps the Loose Women star’s baby granddaughter will help further mend family relationships. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Many areas of life shift in a positive direction this week. It’s a bit chicken and egg. Is it because you’re more optimistic that you see more opportunities? Or are they making you chirpier? It doesn’t matter. Just trust the positivity and it pays off. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Be very nice to your colleagues and contacts as well as life-long mates. You can’t imagine all the wonderful developments it could lead to this week. And if anyone appears or reappears out of the blue, say…

Mariah Carey looks good in a bit of sparkle! Apart from the shiny stockings/ tights – tanned, bare legs would have looked better. Hazel Watson RIP Harper Lee. I loved To Kill A Mockingbird . Caroline Stokes I’ve always wanted Indiana Jones as my 80s husband. History professor by day and adventurer at other times! Kathy Prendergast-Hooper Harper Beckham may or may not follow in her mum’s footsteps, but I am sure her parents will support her in whatever she decides to do. Julie Edwards…

Separated At Birth WEDNESDAYS, TLC In this new series, we hear the stories of people who have been reunited with blood relatives, many of whom they never knew existed, after being separated at birth. Truly gripping viewing! Shop Well For Less? WEDNESDAYS, BBC1 If you can’t control your spending, join The One Show’s Alex Jones and business journalist Steph McGovern as they help families shop more cleverly and save a packet. Full of handy hints and tips. Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners TUESDAYS, CHANNEL 4 Meet the people who love to clean and those who just can’t get started, bring them together and what have you got? Channel 4’s addictive new series. Missed out? Catch up on All 4.…