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Spot the difference! Simon Cowell’s little boy Eric is becoming more like his doting dad every day. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini posted this cute photo of the two-year-old on Instagram, writing, ‘Look at Eric. Mini Simon.’ There’s no doubt the youngster has got the aviator-glasses look down to a T! And with talk that Simon could be getting a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this June, Eric could soon have even more reason to look up to his dad. ‘Sir Simon’ certainly does have a nice ring to it! The Ignite Awards are open to individuals from all fields of business who have the drive and enthusiasm to transform an idea or young company into a successful enterprise. For more information and to submit your business idea, please visit…

Richard Madeley suffered a health emergency recently that required paramedics to come rushing to his aid! The presenter was out shopping when he had a big nosebleed, leaving onlookers shocked. Explaining that it had happened as a result of a bad cold, he said, ‘This particular viral attack tends to begin with a massive nosebleed that strikes without warning. Mine was at the checkout in M&S.’ He ended up losing so much blood that the supermarket floor was left resembling a ‘boxing ring canvas’. Luckily for Richard, 59, help was on hand. ‘A paramedic appeared from nowhere with a first aid kit,’ he said. ‘I was plonked on a stool in the corner, head back, still spouting gore like an old bruiser who’s just lost his last fight.’ Just days…

Carol met Mark, a TV producer 22 years her junior, in 2007 at a Loose Women party. They were engaged just five months later. Since then there has been lots of talk about when and where they will marry, but Carol has always said they’ve put off making definite plans. However, following Carol’s cancer diagnosis the couple seem more eager to pin down a date and venue. And with Paris being one of the most romantic cities in the world, it begs the question: could they be planning a ceremony there? With lots of spectacular places to choose from, such as the iconic Eiffel Tower, it would make for an amazing day. Let’s hope the former Loose Women gang have their passports…

HOW IT WORKS It’s simple – you eat three balanced calorie-controlled meals a day, providing all It the fibre and nutrients you need to fill and fuel you. Then, provided you stick to your healthy plan, you still enjoy your daily chocolate indulgence! WHAT TO DO 1 Follow the seven-day menu plan exactly (though if you don’t like a specific meal choice you can repeat one of the others you do like instead). Then, for your daily snack, enjoy one of the chocolate treats from the list. 2 You also have a 300ml skimmed milk allowance per day, which you can include in teas or coffees if you wish (but don’t have any other calorie-containing drinks). 3 Get walking – use a pedometer and aim to reach 10,000 steps every…

My daughter has just had my first grandson and I’m over the moon. I look after him as often as I can, but I was shocked to hear her tell her friends I was giving up my job to look after him when she returns to work – I’ve made no such offer! I love my job as a teacher and have no plans to retire to be her nanny. Also, I can’t afford to – something I don’t think my daughter is aware of. I don’t know what to do or say. Marion, 54, via email As much as you want to help your daughter out, it pays to be clear about the role you want to have in your grandson’s life. It’s very important to do what you…

This climbing Petunia ‘Purple Rocket’ produces rapid growth and early flowers, offering the ultimate column of colour when trained on a frame. Adding just three plants to a Tower Pot will create an eye-catching patio display. Alternatively, let these easy-grow petunias spread through beds and borders as a carpet of colourful ground cover. Height and spread: 1.5m. Supplied as Postiplug plants. BUY 3 FOR £9.99 BUY 6 FOR £10 BUY 1 TOWER POT COLLECTION FOR £29.99 (RRP £39.97) – SAVING £9.98 Collection includes 3 Postiplugs, 1 Tower Pot, Incredicompost and 100g of Incredibloom HOW TO ORDER CALL 0844 573 1686, quoting WOR18 Lines open 9am-8pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-6pm (Sat-Sun) BY POST Fill in the coupon below ONLINE Visit www.thompson-morgan.com/WOR18 Offer available to readers on the UK mainland only. All orders…

5 WAYS TO SLASH YOUR HOUSEHOLD BILLS Whether it’s on water, electricity or gas, Luke Watson of GB Energy Supply says that you can make easy savings this spring… 1 INSULATE YOUR WINDOWS Forking out for double glazing is expensive, but there is a cheaper way to block out draughts. You can purchase a special insulating film for windows called ‘glazing film’, which will help stop heat escaping out of old single-pane windows by as much as 40%. It’s easy to fit yourself – all you need is a hairdryer! Seasonal secondary glazing film, £6.89 for 6m², Wickes. 2 TRY RAW FOOD ONCE A WEEK Before raw food diets were in fashion, they were a good way to save money. Eat only uncooked food for one whole day a week…

‘My numbers began to get called’ Logging in to my bingo account, I still couldn’t get over how great my new laptop was. Speedy and slick, it was just fabulous – and all the better for playing Woman’s Own Bingo on! But what’s even better is that the reason I have a snazzy new computer is down to a jackpot win… I’ve been a member of Woman’s Own Bingo for a few years now, after my neighbour told me about it. I used to play bingo at a local hall, but having an online account means you can log on any time in the comfort of your own home, so it’s much more convenient. I usually play alongside my partner, Roy, 65, who pretends he’s only…

Dunblane shooting was a tragedy I remember the Dunblane shooting so well. I was in my shop at Torwood Garden Centre [near Dunblane] when a woman told me what happened. I couldn’t believe it – those poor kids. It must have been so sad for survivor Aimie Adam to remember it during her recent appearance on Good Morning Britain. Cath Milliken, via Facebook PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Hiddleston has the 007 factor I wouldn’t choose either Aidan Turner or Tom Hardy for the role of Bond. I think that Tom Hiddleston of The Night Manager would be ideal. He’s handsome, has smouldering sideways looks and a great physique. What more could a girl want? Maggie Sharp, via Facebook Body shaming is so wrong…

We’ve teamed up with high-street fashion chain Bonmarché to offer you a fantastic 20% discount on all womenswear, accessories and shoes. Bonmarché’s mission is to make women of all shapes and ages look and feel gorgeous with trend-led quality clothing at affordable prices. For spring 2016, David Emanuel and the Bonmarché design team have created a flattering range, full of stunning dresses, chic separates, exclusive monochrome prints and colourful pops of mint, lemon and coral. 20% OFF HOW TO CLAIM YOUR DISCOUNT Take this voucher into a participating Bonmarché store or enter 20WO at the online checkout at bonmarche.co.uk  between 22 March to 5 April 2016. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 20% off valid from 22 March to 5 April 2016. Discount available at any Bonmarché store, online at bonmarche.co.uk…

Remember swooning over Boyzone as they sang Love Me For A Reason or swaying gently to Westlife’s Flying Without Wings , hoping the boys were aiming the lyrics directly at you? Back in the 1990s, they were the bands making all the headlines, with scores of fans following their every move and sending their records regularly to the number one spot. Well, get ready to relive the good times because Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden have joined forces to create a brand new act, Boyzlife (see what they’ve done with the name?), for a special, one-off tour. Lucky Woman’s Own got to chat to Keith, now 41, and Brian, 35, for a trip down memory lane... BOYZONE’S…

It’s all change for Vicky McClure’s character, DC Kate Fleming, in series three of BBC’s Line Of Duty as she goes undercover to root out secret killers. Here Vicky, 32, who lives with film producer partner Jonny Owen, 44, explains more. What makes Line Of Duty different to other police shows? It feels real, in the relationships and the way we dress. Also the police terms used in the scenes are completely by the book and factual, we don’t brush over anything. It is a drama, but it is kept as real as possible, which is why it’s so gripping. Is the cast close? Me, Martin Compston, Craig Parkinson and Adrian Dunbar are really good mates. We’ve been doing this for nearly…

‘I’m taking a break’ Coronation Street’s Brooke Vincent chats about a new adventure in her life Can you believe you’ve played Sophie Webster for 12 years? I knew Sophie was going to be a regular but, of course, some of those regulars run away or die! It’s now part of my everyday life and it’s my dream job. You’ve grown up so much on screen! I don’t know any different but my mum has been my rock, keeps my feet on the ground and is great with advice. When I was younger, I was desperate to be recognised – but now if I’m out dancing with the girls and a boy comes over to talk to me, I’ll say my name is Jennifer and that I’m a car-park attendant. Sally…

‘I don’t eat biscuits or crisps any more – they crash your sugar levels’ It’s been a decade since Kym Marsh joined Coronation Street as Michelle Connor. In that time, her character’s been left devastated by the death of both her brothers, survived a minibus crash, fallen in love and discovered her at birth! And now the former Hear’Say singer is son getting was swapped ready to celebrate her 10 years on the cobbles with an explosive new storyline. We caught up with Kym, 39, who’s currently dating fitness trainer Matt Baker, 26, and mum to David, 20, Emilie, 18, and Polly, five, for a good old chat… Congratulations – you’re celebrating 10 years on the cobbles this year! It’s a long time to be somewhere,…

1 Work out if you have a case of the blues or if you’re actually depressed. Blues are short- lived, but depression is more deep rooted and longer lasting. 2 Let yourself be reassured. Batting away supportive comments or advice just makes the people you need back away. Let them help you to feel better. 3 Do some exercise. You might feel like staying under the duvet, but a brisk walk in the fresh air releases feel-good endorphins. 4 Don’t compare yourself to others. No matter what public face you see on others, you don’t know what their inner life is like. 5 Talk to someone about how you feel. Simply being open about your feelings can help to lift your mood.…

ARIES (24 MARCH) It’s a rare person who sees dreams coming true aged 81, but the Bake Off favourite can pretty much write her own fairy tale this year. The accolades keep pouring in. Mary Berry Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr The Sun’s in your sign and the cosmic spotlight’s on you – especially when Wednesday’s Full Moon highlights a relationship matter. It’s your chance to speak and explain where you’re at and, for once, the other person should be listening. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May As the week goes on, you find you’re vacillating around a situation that could be exciting but has plenty of drawbacks and aspects to worry about. Stay optimistic because the benefits look stronger than the doubts.…

Aussie-born chef John Torode, 50, started his TV career on This Morning in 1996, before moving into the MasterChef kitchen in 2005. We caught up with the dad-of-four, who’s dating actress Lisa Faulkner, 44, to chat about the moment that changed his life and why he enjoys doing a headstand… What makes you happy? Sunshine and blue skies, even if it’s freezing. Where I’m from in Australia, the light is very different, so the sky looks really different. What makes you cry? The full moon. I’m affected very badly by it. If I ever get in a bad way or really annoyed about things, it’s the time of the full moon. I think it might be my own menstrual system! Do you…

STAYING PUT! One of our cobbles faves has just signed a huge £100k deal! Catherine Tyldesley, who plays diva Eva Price, has agreed to the new Corrie contract, which will see her in the top soap for at least another year. ‘She’s a real star and has a great future on the cobbles,’ a show source revealed. And it sounds like Catherine, 32, is pretty chuffed about it. ‘I’d hope that no matter what happens, Corrie will always be somewhere I can come home to,’ she said. ‘I’d love to see Eva at 80-odd, still behind the Rovers bar with her boobs up to here, setting the world to right.’ We’d love to see that, too! Flying fears As Carol Vorderman prepares to get back in the cockpit and take…

Carol McGiffin and her fiancé Mark Cassidy could soon be jetting off and leaving the UK far behind them, after we learnt that the pair have been house-hunting abroad. The duo, who recently moved out of their North London home for a fresh start, have been renting a smaller flat in London – but have reportedly set their sights on the French capital and are said to have been looking at houses there. ‘Carol and Mark could be moving to Paris,’ a source revealed. ‘They viewed a property a while ago and are still very much considering it. ‘At the moment they’re renting in London until they work out where they want to be in the future. They have viewed an apartment in the city.’ The couple’s love affair with…

‘I was too petrified to move’ ‘I had to do what was right’ Growing up in Corwen, North Wales, my family was very close. I lived with my parents and older brother, and my mum’s sister lived just down the road. Every weekend she’d come over with her children and we’d play board games and watch films. I got on well with all my cousins but Christopher was my favourite. He was seven years older but would still play tickle fights and hide-and-seek with me. One night, when I was six, Mum and Dad had to go out and they asked Christopher to babysit. While my brother, then aged 10, played in the garden, Christopher and I had fun watching Drop Dead Fred and eating popcorn. He even came up…

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Reader rated Heather McEwen, 66, Norwich ‘I’ve suffered with blocked sinuses for years. My partner bought me a Cisca Saltpipe (£14.99, Holland & Barrett), which contains salt crystals. I use it every morning for 15 minutes and my breathing is much clearer and I now get fewer headaches, too.’ 3 fast fixes We check out the latest ways to boost your wellbeing SWAPYOUR OLD BED FOR A NEW ONE March is National Bed Month and there’s no better time to assess whether your mattress and frame could do with an upgrade. You should change your mattress every eight years for optimum sleep, while replacing a ropey bed frame could give you an extra 42 minutes of shut-eye, according to The Sleep Council. Get help choosing the right bed at sleepcouncil.org.uk.…

MY EX IS IGNORING ME After eight years of being together, my partner has left me very suddenly. He gave me no explanation and he moved out of our house and into a flat on the same day. I’ve been left asking myself over and over what I did wrong and why he did this when I thought we were happy. I’ve tried calling him, texting and emailing, but he won’t reply. Friends have dropped hints he’s seeing someone else, but I want to hear it from him. Anon, 45, via email Being dumped unceremoniously with no explanation does tend to tap into our deepest fears about ourselves. However, to break up in such a cowardly way and then ghost you after being together for eight years says a lot…

Roast lamb with crunchy mint crust SERVES 8 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOKING TIME 2 HRS 30 MINS YOU WILL NEED 6 garlic cloves, crushed 4tbsp olive oil 3tbsp mint sauce 130g lemon and pepper breadcrumbs 2kg leg of lamb 4 red onions 3 red peppers, deseeded and quartered 4 sprigs rosemary HOW TO DO IT 1 Blend the garlic with 3tbsp olive oil, mint sauce and breadcrumbs. 2 Pierce the lamb several times and season generously. Smother with the mint crust then chill in the fridge. 3 Heat oven to 200ºC/Gas 6. Put the lamb into a roasting tin with the onions, peppers and 3 rosemary sprigs. Drizzle with 1tbsp oil. Cover with foil and roast for 1 hr 50 mins, or 25 mins for every 450g. Uncover and…

‘Iavoided mirrorsat allcosts’ Take a look at these two photos – one is of a grey-haired old lady struggling to keep her stomach rolls hidden with a baggy T-shirt, while the other is a slim, confident woman, holding her head high. The thing is, both these women are me. At my biggest, I was 30st, depressed, and I barely left the house. Now, after losing an incredible 20st, I’m planning my wedding and can’t keep the grin from my face. I’ve been given a second chance at life, and it helps that I look – and feel – 20 years younger! Out of control As a child, digging into my mum’s Sunday roasts was the highlight of my week. Yorkshire puddings drowned in gravy were my favourite and I always…

‘I soon got the hang of the site’ I joined Woman’s Own Bingo in 2015 after I’d seen a winner’s story in the magazine. It seemed like good fun and I’ve always liked bingo. I soon got the hang of the site. It’s an ideal way to relax when my husband Neil, 49, is watching rugby – or any other game of sport for that matter! Sapphire Bingo is my favourite. But if bingo isn’t the game for you, there’s a huge choice of other games. Sometimes I play the slot games – they’re great fun and have some fab cash prizes. Surprise win Even though I saw winners on the site all the time, I never thought winning a jackpot would happen to me. But last October, it did!…

Elizabeth Hurley is gorgeous but I’m not really a fan of the style of this dress – it reminds me of an ice skating outfit! But as she’s so stunning she looks great in anything. Andrea Mazengarb I would definitely try an apple crumble pizza – it looks delicious! Naomi Mcgrory I hate remakes – can’t films become classics any more? You don’t see anyone trying to remake Breakfast At Tiffany’s, etc. Leave Dirty Dancing alone! Emma Tonks Does anyone remember Keypers toys – they don’t make toys like that any more! Louise Jobson…

DAME BABS’ EXPLOSIVE GOODBYE! It looks like our favourite landlady will be exiting EastEnders with an almighty bang! National treasure Barbara Windsor’s character, Peggy Mitchell, will be waving goodbye to Walford for the last time this spring – and bosses are pulling out all the stops. ‘Typical Barbara, she’s going out in style,’ said Danny-Boy Hatchard, 24, who plays Lee Carter. ‘You have to tune in.’ The star, 78, will be joined by some old favourites for her final scenes, including Ross Kemp, 51, and Danniella Westbrook, 42. Expect lots of drama! IN THE MONEY We bet Phillip Schofield is feeling flush after signing a £2 million deal with ITV that’ll see him presenting our favourite shows for another two years! And the This…