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I love it that apart from being workmates, Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly seem to be great pals too. They’re often hugging and having a laugh at public events, and genuinely seem to be having a good time rather than pouting and posing. Claudia – who is also famous for her smudged black eyeliner – seems happy to send herself up, posing here with her infamous make-up pencil in her mouth. The fun pair will be presenting Strictly Come Dancing together an can’t wait to see what they get up to! See more of the girls at the television BAFTAs over the page... 150K online A huge thank you to all our followers’. Want to join in? Go to facebook.com/womansown magazine for your daily fix of celeb gossip, fashion tips, beauty…

Kate Middleton has come under fire from an American website, which claims that she is ‘lazy’ and an ‘embarrassment’ to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana’s legacy. ‘How would the People’s Princess feel now that Wills has married a woman too lazy to get out and do good work?’ blasted the piece, which also claimed that the couple take ‘glorified holidays’ instead of undertaking charity work. ‘Kate shows up, people give her gifts, she stays at the nicest places and is wined and dined. How is this work?’ the website raged. But while Kate, 32, may have ruffled some feathers across the pond, insiders believe that she shouldn’t be made to live up to any expectations set by Diana – or anyone else. ‘Kate cannot live up to a dead woman,’…

Judy has addressed the controversy surrounding the couple’s comments on assisted death, after some groups branded them ‘irresponsible’. As Woman’s Own reported last week, the pair revealed that they would help each other to die if one of them became too ill. ‘If Judy was really ill and in logical mind, and at that point where you just need a little push to go over the edge, I wouldn’t give a tuppenny f**k if there was a risk of being prosecuted,’ Richard admitted. Judy added, ‘I’d do the same. Stuff it all. We’ve made ourselves give each other a pledge along those lines.’ However, they received criticism for their confession from campaigners including the group Care Not Killing, calling them ‘irresponsible’ for ‘promoting’ suicide with their celebrity status. Overblown ‘What…

When a mum announces her daughter is getting married, there are congratulations and coos of delight. Yet when I tell people about my girl, there are cries of ‘how can you let it happen?’ People are appalled and shocked and even call me a bad parent. Why? Because Jaydene is 16, and engaged to the barman she met on our Turkish holiday last summer. It’s the stuff of nightmares for most parents, but I’ve given them both my blessing and couldn’t be happier. And far from making me an irresponsible mum, I think by supporting their relationship, I’m being the most loving of all. It was August 2013 when my husband, Mike, 41, and I took Jaydene and her younger sister, Allanah, 11, with us for a fortnight’s holiday to…

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Why is she ignoring me? When my oldest friend’s marriage ended, my husband and I did our best to support both her and her ex equally for the sake of their children. However, after we invited her ex plus his new partner to dinner, my friend became stand-offish and stopped returning my texts. I’m confused and angry about why she’s acting this way. Karen, 45, London It’s incredibly difficult to remain neutral when couples split, so well done for being so mindful. My first question is whether you are absolutely certain that your friend’s lack of communication is directly related to the dinner. Is it possible that she’s feeling down and not returning anyone’s texts or calls? You know your friend and whether she’s prone to sulks or whether this…

Back in February we launched a competition with plus-size fashion brand Evans to search for a confident and stylish shape ambassador to star in their own video for Evans Style For Your Shape Studio. The winner would join a team of presenters, fashion journalists, bloggers and experts to inspire and inform women how to dress for their shape with confidence. They would also win a one-night stay in an exclusive London hotel and an Evans summer wardrobe worth £500. We received hundreds of entries and finally decided nursery nurse LucyMae Smith, from Sheffield, would be perfect for this exciting and inspiring project. ‘I like to emphasise my waist’ It’s all about Lucy Mae Woman’s Own Fashion Editor Paula Moore was on hand to help Lucy Mae on the day of…

Only 45p per serving Midweek Meal Roasted red pepper tart You only need a handful of ingredients to make this tasty alternative to pizza SERVES 8 PREPTIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 30 MINS 1Heat the oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Line a large baking tray with paper parchment and unroll a 325g ready-rolled puff pastry on to it. Prick several times with a fork, then bake for 15 mins until pale golden and just cooked. 2Spoon 480g jar of roasted red peppers over the pastry and arrange 250g mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Scatter with 1 sliced garlic clove and 2tsp oregano, then season generously and drizzle with olive oil. Bake for 10-15 mins until the cheese is just melted and the pastry is golden brown. Serve hot or cold…

LEGACY TO HER GIRL Sue Hogg, 45, explains how her friend’s tragedy is helping other families When the little girl giggled as I sang to her, I couldn’t help smiling. With sparkling blue eyes and golden curls, five-year-old Suzanne was beautiful. ‘I can see why she stole a million hearts,’ I told her mum, Pauline Sutherland. It was March 1996 and I was working as a nurse at the newly opened children’s hospice in Kinross, Scotland, and Suzanne was my first patient. I’d heard all about Pauline, then 32, and Suzanne long before I’d met them, because it was thanks to their fundraising that Rachel House Hospice was ever built. But, when I became Suzanne’s key carer, Pauline told me her daughter’s heartbreaking story. Suzanne had been born a healthy…

It was 2009 and I was 51, happily married to Peter, 53. I had a wonderful career as an architect and two boys, Callum, 20, and Stuart, 16. Life was fine. But suddenly, without being invited, the adventure of a lifetime plonked into my lap. A friend told me about a woman she knew, Ceri Lloyd, 51, who was searching for someone to accompany her on a 3,700-mile charity rally to The Gambia. And naturally I said, ‘I’ll do it.’ I had no experience of anything like this. But what was an adventure if didn’t take you by surprise? And this one sounded incredible. So I met with Ceri to see if we got along. I liked her, instantly. Into Africa Next we bought a second-hand Volkswagen Polo on ebay…

Looking out of the window at my shiny white car, I still have to pinch myself. Sitting on the driveway is a fabulous Fiat 500 and I have to remind myself I’m not dreaming. I feel so smart driving around in it but, best of all, it didn’t cost me a penny! I’ve always joined in the special promotions on Woman’s Own Bingo and, for six weeks earlier this year, they were giving away one car a week. All you had to do to enter the draw was play £10 on bingo or £30 on the slots. Only dreaming? I like a flutter most days, but I never dreamt I’d be in with a chance of taking home one of the cars. But one evening in February, I was online…

LOOSE WINNING Loose Women star Jamelia, 33, has given her seal of approval to the recent shake-up of the ITV show. ‘I definitely think it has changed and for the better,’ the mum-of-two said. The show had been suffering from falling ratings before getting a revamp, but Jamelia reckons it’s all good now. ‘I feel like we’re making it more brave, a bit more interesting, something that everyone will want to watch. People are watching it now and not just because it’s on,’ she raved. CORRIE COUNTDOWN Samia Ghadie has a new ambition – she’s desperate to appear in 24. The actress, 31, wants a part alongside Jack Bauer himself, Kiefer Sutherland. ‘If I wasn’t in Corrie, I’d love to be in 24,’ she gushed. ‘I love Kiefer in it…

It’s all in the detail The One Show’s Alex Jones, 37, opts for pale and interesting, but adds lashings of embellishment to ensure all eyes are firmly fixed on her. Green goddess Doesn’t Olivia Colman, 40, look fab? We love to see our fave actress all glammed up. This emerald shade sets off her dark hair and pale skin to perfection. Keepit simple TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, 42, shows that you don’t have to go OTT on the red carpet in this bandeau-style day-to-night design teamed with black accessories. All that glitters Singer Michelle Heaton, 33, reveals her post-baby figure in this showstopping metallic silver fishtail number. We’re loving the halterneck and peekaboo bodice. Simply retro Statuesque Strictly presenter Tess Daly, 43, knows just what suits her curves and looks…

1 Eyebrows were raised when model Kate Moss appeared to flirt with Wills at a recent gala dinner at Windsor Castle – while Kate was nowhere to be seen. 2 Kate stayed at home as the Duke partied with other girls in Memphis at pal Guy Pelly’s ultra-posh US wedding. 3 Hollywood star Jackie Chan mistook Wills for his brother Harry when the pair socialised at the Natural History Museum. 4 Solo Wills downs a cheeky tot of rum while attending an event in Hampshire. Chin-chin! 5 We presume Kate was watching at home when the future king was high fived by Tinie Tempah at the BAFTAs.…

EVA LONGORIA You would think her BFF Victoria Beckham would have taught Eva, 39, the dos and don’ts of red carpet make-up. Namely, don’t apply it like this. SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR Oh dear, it looks like the pop star, 35, went a tad over the top with her highlighter pen… NICOLEKIDMAN She’s got millions in the bank and an Oscar on her mantelpiece, but clearly Nicole, 46, can’t afford to purchase a mirror. TERRISEYMOUR Simon Cowell’s ex, 39, goes for the ghostly look, covering her usually stunning face in white powder. Why, Terri? Why?! CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN The new Strictly host, 42, regularly embraces the eyeliner and tan, but even she admits she went too far here! ANGELINAJOLIE It’s good to see that someone as perfect as Ange, 38, can get it…

Keep it classic Choose timeless navy and white and you’ll be wearing this wardrobe staple for years to come. Holly Willoughby, 33, gets it spot on with her trusty tea dress and nude heel combo. Jump to it Model Heidi Klum, who turns 41 on 1 June, nails two trends in a monochrome jumpsuit with spots. She keeps it casual with minimal accessories – adding a touch of glamour with black courts and heavy eyeliner for evening. Go for bold Sophie Ellis-Bextor, 35, makes a statement in oversized spots, adding a splash of colour with her pink lippy. Not a fan of black and white? Hit the high street for colourful alternatives.…

CLEVER FITNESS MOVES Work your muscles Twice a week, add some activities to strengthen and build all major muscle groups (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and arms). Include lifting weights, using resistance bands or try some heavy gardening. Sit-ups, press-ups and yoga can also do the job. More muscle tissue means your metabolism will be ticking over at a higher rate all day, every day, even when you’re sitting in an armchair. Result! Liquid assets The body needs water to process calories and if you’re even mildly dehydrated, your metabolism may slow. In one study, adults who drank eight or more glasses of water a day burnt more calories than those who had four. Have a drink after each visit to the loo – the ‘one out, one in’…

Burning issue Rates of malignant melanoma (the most dangerous form of skin cancer) are on the increase. Over 13,000 people are now being diagnosed each year(compared to just 1,800 in 1975), which means it’s never been more important to protect yourself against the sun’s potentially lethal rays. However, if you do get burnt, Soleve Sunburn Relief (£9.95 for 100ml, for adults and children over 12 years , Boots) is a new over-the-counter soothing aftersun cream. It combines ibuprofen to reduce inflammation and help with pain relief, and isopropyl to rehydrate your skin and help it heal. SYMPTOM CHECKER Hot flushes WHAT ARE THEY? If you’re sick of hearing yourself say, ‘Is it hot in here, or is it just me?’ you’re probably having a hot flush. And like 70% of…

The day my niece Kaitlin was born will never leave me. It was 5 January 2006 and as my little sister, Gemma, 22,was in labour, I stood beside her, the most inexperienced birthing partner ever! At 25, I already knew I never wanted children. I had a great job as a manager of a care home and was the ultimate party girl. What did I want with kids? Yet I’d always felt so protective of Gemma, so when she’d asked me to be with her, of course I’d said yes. Despite her warm, loving nature, she always seemed to pick the wrong partners and with the dad off the scene, she was facing motherhood alone. Yet both of us instantly fell in love with her little girl, Kaitlin. ‘You’re going…

You can BANK on your supermarket They have been giving the banks a run for their money for a while now, with a range of financial products – from pet and home insurance to credit cards and even mortgages. But now many are stepping up to the plate, offering something we all need – a current account… NOT JUST ANY BANK… At the moment, M&S is the only supermarket offering a current account and you have to pay £10-£17.50 a month. Lee Boyce, from finance site this is money.co.uk, says, ‘M&S Bank has two monthly-fee options with a range of perks but they’re launching a new free current account this summer. It’s ideal for regular shoppers as they offer loyalty points, while overdraft costs are transparent.’ To register your interest…

It was time to start living again Anything could set me off. The ringing of the phone – ‘That’ll be Matt,’ I’d think. A knock at the door, ‘He’s home at last!’ Then with my next heartbeat I’d remember that it couldn’t be Matt, the husband I’d adored, father to our son and daughter. Because I’d lost him to skin cancer 10 years earlier in January 2002, aged only 53. And though they say time heals, a part of me would never get used to him being gone. We’d met at school, our first date when we were both 16. Matt had gone on to work in road construction, endless days spent in the sun with his top off shovelling grit and Tarmac. I had an office job and liked…

Aries 21Mar–20Apr You haven’t had it easy lately. Some frustrating business has made you rethink a relationship or a course of action. Wednesday’s chatty New Moon gives you the chance to think – and talk – about this in a different way. It will help no end. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21Apr–20May On Thursday Venus sails into your sign and all is right with the world. Mainly because you feel on top of it. Right up to 23 June is a good time for make overs, buying clothes that look good on you and generally enjoying life. Nice! ◆ For more call 0901 609 4781* Gemini 21May–20Jun Dust off your dancing shoes and crack open the fizz: Wednesday is your personal New Year’s Day. The New…

The Cotswolds Nestled in the sleepy village of Shilton, The Chestnuts is the perfect base for country strolls and picturesque picnics. It sleeps up to 10 people and each room comes complete with flatscreen TVs, free Wi-Fi and complimentary toiletries. Two living rooms each have log-burning stoves, cosy sheepskin blankets and a selection of board games for rainy days. Ideal for groups of friends, this cool whitewashed retreat, with its eco-luxe credentials, is packed with charm and mod cons. Take it in turns to rustle up a home-cooked meal in the cottage’s fully-equipped kitchen or nip across the road to the 17th-century Rose & Crown for a pint of ale and hearty favourites like steak and ale pie. OUT AND ABOUT With over 500 miles of public footpaths and bridleways,…

Ben again We’ve been having a ball on Good Morning Britain. Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid’s chemistry crackles between playful cackles, so much so I had to come between them. I haven’t had a firm hand on Ben’s tiller for a while, but I may be forced to if they misbehave! Taking the Mich ael I’ve just met Michael Fass bender for the first time. It was hideous. Just when you convince yourself that someone that handsome must be flawed somehow, he breaks the mould. Charming, funny and even better in the flesh. I’m furious! We Cannes Catching a flight to the Cannes Film Festival I was thinking I was looking good rocking my best Euro chic. At least until I spotted Martin Kemp – ol’ blue eyes himself was…

BUSY LADY It turns out that life isn’t all red carpets and TV studios for presenter Kate Garraway, 47. The Good Morning Britain star took to Twitter recently to reveal that she has little time for a social life with young children to look after. ‘Kids’ party frenzy today – a football one for daughter, pirate one for my son, then a kiddie disco for both. What happened to my social life?!’ she joked. Breaking their silence Beyoncé, 32, Jay Z and Solange Knowles released a joint statement after a video emerged of the rapper and his sister-in-law embroiled in a violent row: ‘As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage, there has been great deal of speculation on about what triggered the unfortunate incident. But…

Believe it or not, it’s been five years since Richard Madeley, 58, and wife Judy Finnigan, 66, appeared on our screens as a TV presenting double act. They might not want to have an on-screen career together now, but they are most certainly a dedicated couple. Richard and Judy have been married for 28 years and they’re one of celeb land’s most honest and down-to-earth husband-and-wife teams – nothing is off limits. Here, they chat to us about what makes their marriage work and just what it’s like being national treasures… Judy, you really don’t miss being in the limelight, do you? J Oh, I don’t miss that at all. I don’t have a big ego in any way. I feel embarrassed when I watch myself, I just think, ‘Oh…

It’s the same every year. The moment the mercury hits 25°C, men across the country whip off their tops. Whether they’re playing football in the park, drinking at the pub, or even doing the weekly shop, all sense of British reserve disappears as they strut their stuff like a Greek Adonis. It doesn’t matter if their beer bellies bulge over their trousers or they have man boobs that wobble as they walk. Nor does it matter if they’re tattooed, lobster red, overtanned or pasty white. Men feel it’s their God-given right to bare all. ‘Why shouldn’t we?’ they protest. ‘Where’s the harm?’ Time and place And that’s where most of us women would like to charge in? Who says we want to brush past a hairy topless man in the…

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To the outside world Tracy Johnson was a woman suffering from a devastating condition that had left her housebound. Her crippling agoraphobia, she told benefits officials, had made her a prisoner in her own home. Her illness, brought on by posttraumatic stress disorder after witnessing the 9/11 terrorist attacks, was so severe she suffered from depression, hallucinations, anxiety attacks and blackouts. Confined to the bedroom at her home in Brighton, West Sussex, she could barely walk more than five metres unaided. And being unable to work allowed the 52-year-old former model to claim more than £1,000 a month in state benefits. But, in reality, Johnson wasn’t housebound at all. The mother was brazenly using her state handouts to jet around the world, splashing taxpayers’ money on shopping sprees in New…

Some problems are just too embarrassing to talk about. Here are the answers to your most common complaints Vaginal discharge WHY ME? It’s perfectly normal to have a clear, white or creamy discharge that may smell a bit, but not unpleasantly–it’s your vagina cleansing it self. It can be heavier just before your period or when you’re sexually aroused or pregnant. It starts just before puberty and stops once you reach the menopa use. But if it’s thicker, with a consistency more like cottage cheese, it could be an infection, such as thrush (candida). Most women (75%) will have thrush at least once in their lifetime. It’s a fungal infection, nots exually transmitted, and you can get it with out ever having sex, although penetratives excantrigger it. If the discharge…

Tricolore panini SERVES 2 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 5 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 1 small avocado, peeled and chopped ◆ ½ red onion, chopped ◆ Squeeze of lemon juice ◆ 1-2tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle ◆ 2 panini rolls, halved horizontally and toasted ◆ 1tbsp sun-dried tomato paste ◆ 100g cherry tomatoes, sliced ◆ 100g mozzarella, sliced ◆ Balsamic vinegar, to drizzle ◆ Few basil leaves (optional) On the table in 20 MI N S or less! Cost per serving £1.80 HOW TO DO IT 1Mix together the avocado, red onion, lemon juice and olive oil. Toast the panini, then spread with the sun-dried tomato paste. Top with the avocado. Add the cherry tomatoes and slices of mozzarella, then drizzle with the balsamic…

When you have a family to care for and a job demanding your attention, looking after your health can come lowdown on your priority list. The good news is that making a few small adjustments to your diet and lifestyle can help to keep your heart healthy. Maintaining a healthy body weight and stopping smoking are good starting points. And by eating a balanced diet, enjoying regular exercise that raises your heart rate, and getting enough rest, you will improve your health and fitness so you feel younger and stronger. Just ask Julia Rice, 55, from Preston – a MegaRed® Young@heart ambassador – who started taking care of her heart health when she discovered a fun, new hobby – salsa dancing. ‘Before I started salsa six years ago, I tried…

My life had come full circle – I was moving back into the home where I’d grown up. And what a time I’d had in between! I’d graduated, then taught in Italy for a year before moving to London to build a great career as an adult education lecturer. The only thing missing, was love. The right man had simply never come along, nor babies. Now it was 1999 and I’d come home to Newcastle to care for Mum, who was 79 and had developed dementia. I was 49 and glad to do it. Mum was what mattered now. Five years passed, happily. Then one Saturday morning in 2004, I found myself with an hour all to myself. I sat sipping coffee in the Café Royal, when a spotted a…

They nailed it It’s a shame I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical was axed. I thought it would be rubbish, but it was actually one of the best musicals I have ever seen! Kirsty Cooper, via Facebook So proud Well done to my amazing mum Margery Petterner, 88, for winning a lifetime achievement award at the Cheshire Woman Of The Year event, for services to Mencap. One in a million! Lynne Hughes, Lancs Dadfactor I can’t believe the change in Simon Cowell since he became a father. I’m always seeing him snapped doing everyday things like the weekly shop, and he doesn’t seem concerned about his street cred going down! It’s great to see him settling down and being a handson dad – perhaps he has finally finished sowing…

We’ve been hooked on TV adventurer Bear Grylls’ latest show, The Island, which put 13 men on a deserted island for a month to see how they’d cope without any creature comforts. Here, the real-life action hero, 39, explains why he did it, whether he’d consider a similar experiment with women, and how he juggles being a dad of three boys with TV stardom and risk-taking… We’ve been loving The Island! What made you decide to be a part of it? It’s a study of what’s happened to modern-day man and what is masculinity. In the old days it was all about pulling the bow and arrow and hunting your food, but now we live on our smartphones and on Twitter. I wanted to find out if modern man lost…

When BBC show The Choir hit our screens back in 2006 no one could have predicted just how popular its leading man, Gareth Malone, would become. From teaching kids how to sing to an appearance on Sport Relief, the self-proclaimed ‘amateur presenter’ is now a household name. We caught up with Gareth, 38, to find out what life is like in the spotlight… What’s the most expensive item in your wardrobe? Probably my kilt – it was handmade, and when you add up all the bits and pieces it comes with, such as the sporran, it all mounts up. Going down the kilt road is an expensive path but worth it as I always get lots of attention. Have you ever googled your self? It’s a dirty admission but I…