Innholdsfortegnelse for October 12, 2015 i Woman's Own

We can’t wait for the blockbuster film Suffragette, which opens next week. Starring Helena Bonham Carter, Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep, it follows the British women’s suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is the first time their story has been told on the big screen. But if you’re thinking ladylike politics, you are in for a shock. It shows the extremes to which these brave women were driven to be heard – a true reminder of how far we’ve come! 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.…

The TV presenter’s gaunt appearance worries fans... Fans are fearing for Myleene Klass’s health after she appeared on a night out looking like ‘skin and bone’. The TV presenter wore a low-cut black dress, which highlighted her tiny figure, to a showbiz party held by her agent. And after seeing the photos, scores of worried fans have urged the former pop star to eat more. ‘The lady is a vamp? More like a lollipop head! Skin and bone,’ commented one fan, while another wrote, ‘Myleene, you’re wasting away. Hope she is OK.’ It has been reported that Myleene has been under strain after breaking up from her Scandinavian boyfriend, who she’d been seeing for a year, juggling her baby clothing range, radio and TV career and caring for two children…

DOS & DON’TS DO give last year’s coat a new lease of life by adding a detachable fur collar – a cheap way to update an old style. DON’T go overboard – make a statement with just one fur item. Team with a plain jacket, coat or cape and let the fur do the talking. DO experiment with print and colour – this is a trend that you can really have some fun with. DON’T forget to accessorise. Stay toasty with a pair or fur-lined boots, trimmed gloves and a matching hat.…

HOW IT WORKS 1 Our banish-the-bloat diet contains around 1,300 calories a day, which, combined with being active for at least half an hour every day, will help you to lose weight safely and steadily. 2 We’ve included lean proteins to curb appetite, along with fibre and potassium-rich vegetables, fruit and whole grains to help improve digestion and fight water retention. 3 Choose one breakfast, lunch and dinner from our selection, mixing up your choices as much as possible. You can have one snack a day, too. 4 Stick to calorie-free drinks like water, herbal tea or the occasional diet drink as much as possible. But you’re OK to have semi-skimmed milk in three to four cups of tea or coffee a day. BREAKFASTS 1 boiled egg with a slice…

Seeing the body of one rat outside your front door would be enough to make you run away, so imagine Sam Davies’ horror when she was confronted by 50 decaying rodents strewn across her front garden. Traumatised, Sam, a mum-of-five, says, ‘They were all in different stages of decay. The stench was atrocious. It was like a horror film. The kids came out and started screaming. I was physically sick.’ But who could have staged such a horrifying stunt? For two years Sam, 31, and husband Paul, 30, had lived happily in their home in Skelmersdale, Lancashire. But then, in 2012, Sam saw their neighbour Alan Pilling, 39, involved in what she described as a ‘disturbance’ and reported him to the police. Alan wasn’t charged but Sam claims the next…

Should I accept my mum’s new love? My mum went to Florida on a cruise last year and fell in love with a man who lives there. She’s 65 and says she’s waited all her life to feel this kind of love. She’s since announced she’s planning to move to Fort Lauderdale next year to be with him. But I’ve just had my second child and I feel sad she’s not sticking around to see him grow up. Is it immature to feel miffed? Eileen, 35, via Facebook It’s understandable you feel upset, especially as having your mum around while raising a family can be a great support, but doesn’t she deserve to be happy after years spent caring for you? And, don’t forget, moving to the USA isn’t easy…

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Huevos rancheros SERVES 3 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 20 MINS YOU WILL NEED 1tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 100g chorizo, sliced 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced 1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced 400g can chopped tomatoes 3 large eggs 2tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion, garlic, chorizo, red pepper and chilli, and cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 5 mins to soften the vegetables. 2 Add the canned tomatoes and cook for a further 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened. 3 Make three dips in the mixture and crack an egg into each one. Cover the pan and cook for 5-8…

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DVD Jurassic World Out 19 October  Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park we return to a fully-functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World! But a new dinosaur created by the park could threaten it all. Let the adventure begin! Starring Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. BOOK Love You Better Out now, £8.99 Ever asked yourself how well you know the person you love? When Effie Abbott married the man of her dreams after a whirlwind romance she was forced to do just that, with devastating consequences… FILM Sicario Out 8 October In the lawless area stretching between the US and Mexico, an FBI agent, Kate, played by Emily Blunt, is enlisted by a government task force official to aid in the war…

MOSSY’S STICKY END Kate Moss could be facing a gruesome death when she stars as herself in the new Absolutely Fabulous movie. According to insiders, the supermodel is going to end up drowning in the River Thames after a wild night of partying with Eddy and Patsy! Kate, 41, is playing a vital role in the film, alongside Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley, 69, and she’s said to be delighted! Talking previously about Kate being a part of the movie, Jennifer, 57, said, ‘She’s a big fan of the show and we’re pals, so it was a no-brainer.’ LIAR LIAR! Stacey Solomon is making her telly comeback, and this time she’ll be helping unlucky-in-love singletons find their soulmates. There’s a catch, though – the people she’ll…

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We wanted to get all the Strictly backstage gossip, so who better to spill the beans than Kevin ‘from Grimsby’ Clifton, 32, and his gorgeous wife Karen, 33. The former world champions are both competing for the glitterball trophy with their celeb partners, EastEnders actress Kellie Bright and radio presenter Jeremy Vine. And although the couple only got married in July, they reveal that they’re already thinking about the pitter-patter of tiny dancing feet… Hi guys! So tell us, who is your favourite Strictly judge and why? KAREN I really love Craig Revel Horwood. Backstage he is the loveliest man ever but then when he sits on that seat we don’t see any of that – he’s a witch! I love how honest he is, even…

AVOID TALKING TOO MUCH while you’re eating, as you’ll get air into your system, which can bloat your stomach. HIDE THE SALT CELLAR. Too much sodium from salt encourages our tissues to hold on to water, which in turn can cause puffiness and extra pounds due to fluid retention. TRY A PROBIOTIC like Multibionta Vitality (£5.99 for 30 tablets), which may help to reduce bloating that’s due to an irritable bowel. TAKE TIME OVER YOUR MEALS and chew your food really well –hurried meals and eating on the run causes digestive problems that can exacerbate bloating.…

The first step in any dispute is to talk to the person involved. They might not realise there’s a problem – for example that their walls are so thin you can hear their voices. If you can’t approach them but don’t want to involve the courts then a mediator could help. Visit the Civil Mediation Council website ( civilmediation.org ) to find an expert in your area. Expect to pay from £50 per hour. If your neighbours rent their house, you could speak to their landlord. If the property is owned by a housing association, find a contact via housingnet.co.uk . If it’s local authority-owned, contact their housing department. A letter from a solicitor may be helpful. Many offer a 30-minute free consultation. But, be…

I don’t fancy my husband When I met my husband 14 years ago, he was big but he also kept fit. Now he’s two to three stone overweight and, although I still love him, I’m not attracted to him. We still have a laugh, but our sex life has become non-existent as he has no energy or body confidence. He says he wants to lose weight and has tried the Atkins diet, but he still drank beer so didn’t lose anything. What can I say to him? Katie, 41, Tunbridge Wells Make it all about his health and the impact the weight is having on his energy levels. Explain you want to support him by helping him to find a diet that works. But be sensitive to his feelings. He’s…

8AM TAKE YOUR TEMPERATURE If the thermometer is 38ºC or above, you have a fever and a day in bed is needed. But if you just feel under the weather, begin the action plan to beat the sniffles. 9AM POP PAINKILLERS If you’re bunged up, take a remedy that includes paracetamol and a decongestant, which will stop the blood vessels in the lining of your nose from swelling. It’s fine to take paracetamol and inflammation-reducing ibuprofen together (over-16s only), but be vigilant so you don’t overdo it, especially if you take a cold remedy as well. Adults can take up to 4g paracetamol and 2400mg ibuprofen per day. ‘Over-the-counter painkillers really bring down a temperature and zap headaches,’ says GP Dr Sarah Jarvis. OUR BEST BUY Care Decongestant Tablets (£2.09…

How to fight unfair parking tickets It’s a horrible moment. You return to your car to find a parking ticket on the windscreen or a clamp on the wheel. But in some cases you may not have to pay… 1 CAN YOU CONTEST IT? If you think you have a case for an unfair ticket don’t pay the fine, challenge it instead. If you don’t win, you will still have to pay (usually at the lower early pay rate), so there’s no harm in trying. Of course if you have parked illegally, then there’s not much you can do! 2 IS IT UNFAIR? Only challenge unfair tickets. For example: If the person issuing the ticket has broken the rules, such as charging more than the official council list says If…

Simon Cowell LIBRA (7 OCTOBER) The impresario’s chart says that recent events – probably losing his mum – mean he’s having a ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ moment. Will Simon Cowell actually be taking it easy? Surely not. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Don’t be surprised if you run out of energy around Wednesday. It’s a temporary blip signalling that you need to rest up or get an early night. Later in the week you get your mojo back – and how. You’ll be glad you took it easy when you had the chance. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May A process that began in June and that you’d virtually given up on truly gets going again. It could involve a lover,…

Alison Hammond, 40, stole the nation’s hearts when she appeared on Big Brother back in 2002. Since then she’s gone on to appear in I’m A Celebrity..., Celebrity MasterChef and Strictly Come Dancing and is a regular fixture on This Morning . Here we caught up with the bubbly star, who is mum to Aiden, 10, to find out her favourite things. 1 CELEBRITY It would have to be Rylan Clark. I just love him, he’s so generous and lovely – I go to his house sometimes and we always have such a good time. I watched him every night on Celebrity Big Brother. I don’t watch the show, I just watch Rylan! 2 PHRASE…

‘I love my scenes with Maggie!’ Penelope Wilton – Downton’s Isobel Crawley – on breaking the Abbey habit! We’re heading towards the end of Downton – how do you feel? I think everyone felt it was the right time. It certainly is the right time for the young ones, because they have careers that are starting – and playing the same character all the time is not the reason people become actors. How would you like to see Isobel’s story end? I’ve had a lot of torment and trial for my character, with my son dying, getting through the war and all sorts of things. So I think a vibrant middle age would be something that she’s looking forward to. A new opportunity with a man might have…

GILLIAN’S TEARS Gillian Taylforth has revealed how she broke down in tears after being reunited with her on-screen son Adam Woodyatt. The actress, 60, has made a dramatic return to EastEnders and later this month viewers will see her character, Kathy Beale, come face-to-face with Adam’s character Ian Beale for the first time in 15 years. ‘Filming Kathy’s reunion with Ian was emotional,’ said Gillian. ‘To do that first scene when he sees me was really intense. I just went straight away – we were in tears.’ At home, however, Gillian’s been celebrating after the news her fiancé, David Fairbairn, 60, has been given the all-clear after being diagnosed with prostate cancer four years ago. AGE GAP WOES They’re blissfully in love, but Strictly’s hottest star Peter Andre has admitted…

Linda Robson has opened up about the discovery of a poignant letter that broke her heart. The Birds Of A Feather star was talking about the death of her mum, who passed away just three years ago at the age of 75 after a battle with dementia and cancer. Linda said, ‘She meant so much to all of us – me and my sisters, Tina and Debbie, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had dementia and cancer but was too weak for an operation. ‘Along with this card from her service of remembrance, we all have a copy of a letter we found in a drawer after she died, saying how much she loved us all.’ Tough decision ‘It’s so sad,’ Linda continued. ‘It begins, ‘When you read this I won’t…

Every mum loves those first cuddles with their new baby. After the long wait of pregnancy, you are finally holding the most precious gift. And when I held my son, Dylan, for the first time, I fell in love instantly. But as I gazed at him, I couldn’t ignore the wave of guilt that washed over me, a horrible realisation that I’d done something terrible… My husband, Iain, and I had known since the 20-week scan that there could be something wrong with our baby. ‘The right arm isn’t forming properly,’ a doctor had said. ‘This could be a sign of more serious physical and intellectual abnormalities.’ I’d started to sob, a pain so sharp in my chest I thought my heart might break. And then she said, ‘You may…

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Borrowing a cup of sugar, taking each other’s parcels in, keeping a spare key... these are just a few of the ways neighbours help each other out. But not everyone is so lucky. Seemingly petty disputes are increasingly escalating out of control – with one in 10 of us needing to claim on our home insurance for legal advice or damage caused by neighbours. But in some cases things can be far worse… As Channel 4 prepares to screen Nightmare Neighbours, we reveal the most shocking cases. Was she driven to suicide? Sitting in her top-floor flat in a Victorian terrace, Suzanne Dow typed 1,400 desperate words. She was detailing the three years of horrors she’d suffered at the hands of her next-door neighbours. ‘I am…

With changes to the State Pension on the horizon, understanding how you might be affected might seem overwhelming at first. To guide you through the maze of tricky terminology and ensure you’re able to plan for your retirement, we’ve gathered the facts about what you need to know about the forthcoming changes to the State Pension. Let’s start from the beginning. The State Pension is a regular payment from the government most of us can claim when we reach State Pension age. On 6 April 2016, the new State Pension will be introduced for women born on or after 6 April 1953 and men born on or after 6 April 1951. If you were born before these dates, you will continue to get your State Pension based on the current…

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When I found a lump in my right breast, I wasn’t too concerned. It was a cyst – it had to be. After all, lightning doesn’t strike twice. My husband Johnnie, 70, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma 12 years ago. I was his carer. I held his hand during chemo, washed him, fed him, dealt with his insufferable mood swings – and refused to believe doctors warnings he might die. Fast forward a decade and life was good. We had jobs we adored – Johnnie on BBC Radio 2, and me, a producer of TV adverts. But, finding that lump, in Christmas 2013, changed everything… Photo diary of my RECOVERY 12th Dec ’13 AM I GOING TO DIE? I have cancer. When the doctor told me, I cried. Then…

From slots to 90-ball bingo games, there’s something for everyone on the site and there are always plenty of new games to choose from, too. As a busy mum, I love to have some me-time now and then. So when my girls, Lucy, six, and Tammy, four, are tucked up in bed, I wind down with a few games of online bingo. I’ve tried a few sites, but Woman’s Own Bingo is by far my favourite. I’ve never been on such a friendly site and it’s so easy to use. What’s more, I always see players celebrating their wins in the chat rooms. I’ve been a fan of bingo for a few years and it was my mum Angela who recommended I sign up. In fact, I often see her…

The ex factor I hear Carol Vorderman has apparently got back together with her ex, Graham Duff, but I think an ex is an ex for a reason and they should stay that way. Although, having said that, I have friends who have taken their exes back and they’re now incredibly happy. It’s a personal choice, I guess. Sally Clark, via Facebook Getting it right I would like to say well done on your recent article about coeliac disease. It’s nice to see the condition referred to correctly as an autoimmune disease and not an intolerance, as so many mistakenly suggest. Both my children have the condition, and I have IBS, so I’m following the FODMAP diet and cutting out gluten, dairy, onions and spices. Elizabeth Tull, via Facebook Get…

TV presenter Dawn O’Porter, 36, is a very busy lady right now. She’s currently writing a novel and looking after Art, her eight-month-old baby boy with her Hollywood actor husband Chris O’Dowd, 36. We caught up with her to chat about writing novels, having a baby and why she loves jazz hands… What makes you happy? My family makes me very happy, my baby makes me very happy and food makes me very happy! My baby Art isn’t moving yet but I’m kind of trying to hold that one off, no rush at all. It’s so nice to put him down and go do stuff. What makes you cry? The refugee crisis makes me cry. Some friends and I started this thing for donations and we have a huge truck…