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Here’s Katie Price and her toy boy hubby Keiran Hayler, 26, revealing they’re clearly still so loved up on their latest holiday. They’ve even opted for his ‘n’ hers matching outfits in this shot (left). Katie, Keiran and their baby son, Jett, are in the Cape Verde Islands with Junior and Princess (below left). Love her or loathe her, here at Woman’s Own we can’t help but envy Katie - we’d love to be sitting on that beach catching some rays! But we might pass on those matchy tops...…

Coleen Nolan has admitted her shame at ‘lying’ to herself. Speaking on Loose Women recently, Coleen, 49, confessed, ‘I hate shopping and I hate trying clothes on so I go, ‘That will be fine,’ I take it home and found I’ve lied to myself again. I’ve bought it three sizes too small and it looks hideous. My sisters say I’m brilliant because they think I’m buying the clothes for them.’ Despite dropping from a size 20 to a size 10 in 2009, the presenter has revealed to friends that she’s since gone up three dress sizes following several low points in her personal life. According to sources, Coleen’s weight gain was triggered by a turbulent time in her marriage to guitarist Ray Fensome. Speaking recently, Coleen revealed how the pair…

Kate Moss & Sadie Frost &Jude Law’s daughter Notoriously private a e has a very select group of best friends, led by former actress Sadie, 48. So it was only right that Kate, 40, should be named godmother to Sadie and former hubby Jude Law’s daughter, Iris, now 13. The youngster was even a bridesmaid at Kate’s wedding to rocker Jamie Hince. Aww! Brian McFadden & Dannii Minogue’s son Dannii and Brian became fast friends when he joined her on the judging panel of Australia’s Got Talent in 2010. Dannii, 42, was so taken with the Irish charmer that she asked him to be godfather to her son, Ethan, who she shares with her ex, Kris Smith. Since then Brian, 34, has stayed close with the pair, even sing in…

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Its pull is so great that it keeps planets in orbit, so it’s no wonder that gravity takes its toll on our faces. From drooping chins and sunken cheeks to crow’s feet and jowls, over time the earth’s pull is written all over our faces. Here’s our pick of the hero products to combat anti-ageing and how to achieve a professional salon massage at home... Forehead creases Worry lines on the forehead are one of the first signs of ageing. They’re often caused by dehydration so drink plenty of water and use a good moisturiser or serum. Try Garnier UltraLift Complete Beauty Serum, £11.99, is a do-it-all product. It moisturises, smoothes and adds radiance. The temples The temple area droops due to a loss of volume, which can make the…

She had been left in a litter-strewn alley, behind a low wall in the car park of a disused Northern Irish Baptist church. Just parcelled up and dumped like another piece of debris to join the crushed cigarette packets, twisted cans and plastic bags that crackled underfoot. It was 19 September 2006, and when the police finally found her, she became known as ‘the girl with no name’. It would be days before she was identified. And after that she would be ‘Shirley the loner’. The unloved. A girl with no friends, no family. ‘No one to bury Shirley,’ one of the headlines screamed. And they were wrong, because that murdered girl was my youngest child, who I opened my home to when she was 10 months old. And I…

Ways to stop itchy eyes Stop pollen dust getting into your eyes with wrap-around sunglasses. Was h your hands after being outdoors. Pour boiling water into a bowl and add a few drops of Neal’s Yard Organic Essential Eucalyptus Oil (£4.50for 10ml, nealsyardremedies.com). Breathe in the vapours. Rub Skin Shop’s natural anti-inflammatory Dry Eye Gel (£6.95 for 15 ml, skinshop.co.uk), with soothing plant extracts, around your eyes. SYMPTOM CHECKER Lupus WHAT IS IT? This complicated, debilitating auto-immune disease mainly affects women. Healthy cells, tissue and organs are attacked by your own immune system and symptoms (fatigue, skin rash, hair loss, joint pain and swelling) mimic other illnesses, like rheumatoid arthritis, so it can be hard to diagnose. WHAT CAUSES IT? It’s thought to be triggered by a combination of genetic…

Omelette Niçoise SERVES 1 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆Small knob of butter ◆3 eggs ◆ 2tsp milk ◆ Small handful of cooked green beans (you can use frozen) ◆½can tuna, drained ◆1 tomato, deseeded and chopped ◆4blackolives, sliced ◆1tsp olive oil ◆1 tsp Parmesan, grated, plus a few shavings ◆75gmixed leaf salad HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Mix together the eggs and milk and season well. Pour into the hot pan and cook until the eggs begin to set. Swirl a couple of times. 2 Toss the green beans, tuna, tomato and olives in a drizzle of olive oil. Pile on to one side of the omelette with the Parmesan and…

Walking into the bar, I searched for a table. With its tasty meals and colourful furniture, it was no surprise The Brink had become a top place to go in Liverpool. But there was also a very unusual reason so many people were trying it – it was the UK’s first dry bar. It had absolutely no alcohol on the site. And this meant it wasn’t just a quirky place for all sorts of people to enjoy but also a very important lifeline for people battling serious addictions. Yet for my friend Jacquie Johnston-Lynch, it was the realisation of a much longed-for project because she knew only too well how much alcohol can destroy lives. She was 30 when her brother Garry, 25, was killed by a drunk driver whose…

Funky frames and fabulous colours have made wearing glasses more of a fashion statement than ever. And if you love how you look in your specs, they could be your passport to a dream holiday and a once-in-a-lifetime cash windfall. Specsavers is looking for ordinary people who feel great in their glasses to enter the Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2014 awards. As well as this fabulous accolade, the lucky winner will receive £10,000, a wonderful week’s holiday for two at Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort in the sun-soaked Bahamas, and a selection of stylish glasses from Specsavers worth £1,000. Being in with a chance of winning is easy – simply put forward a photo of you in your specs. There are four age categories – 16-24, 25-39, 40-59…

Too shallow I read ‘My mum-in-law saved my sex life’ [14 April issue] with great interest. While I sympathise with Jo-Anne for having body hang ups (many of us do!) the story doesn’t mention any effort to tone up through diet and exercise. It’s so extreme for these women to resort to the scalpel so easily. It seems that Steve deeply loved Jo-Anne, jelly-belly and all, so she didn’t need to have surgery. Looks aren’t everything! Vivien McLaren, Stoke-on-Trent Scary situation I found the article ‘The midlifers forced to live with strangers’ [7 April issue] very thought-provoking and, in a way, bizarre. I can’t imagine having to do it. It must be an awful situation. I hope that articles like this highlight what can actually happen, and help to put…

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Femme fatale I love sweeping the red carpet at the Olivier Awards. Former Sex And The City star Kristin Davis, currently starring as the wife in a stage version of Fatal Attraction, confided that she was absolutely ecstatic to be in the orbit of such great theatrical luminaries. Meanwhile, guest Gok Wan told me we should try panto together. ‘Which end would you be?’ I quipped. ‘Not in front of Judi Dench,’ he squawked! Dame on! Speaking of which, meeting Dame Judi is always a thrill. She genuinely has the most twinkly blue eyes I have ever seen. You get the feeling she’s secretly having more fun than anyone else! Eyes Bealed The hunt is on for Lucy’s killer on EastEnders, with Jacqueline Jossa and Ben Hardy (Lauren and Peter)…

Super sparkle Kate Beckinsale, 40, goes for gold in the style stakes with this glittering Elie Saab gown. A scuba neckline and curved cut-outs add a flirty edge. Turn up the volume Pop star Rita Ora, 23, tones down her frothy Marchesa frock and adds definition to her silhouette with a bold black waistband. In the navy Tiny Brit actress Keira Knightley, 29, subtly accentuates her waist with a contrasting panel. Bronzed goddess Sharon Stone, 56, channels old-school Hollywood glamour with a nipped-in belted dress, plenty of sequins and a slick of red lippy. Making a statement Anne Hathaway, 31, keeps it classic in figure-hugging monochrome. Clever detailing on the bodice draws the eye to her waist for a super-slimming effect. Retro revival Red-headed actress Christina Hendricks, 39, shows green…

Fern Britton, 56, has certainly been raising eyebrows lately! She’s been described as ‘flippant’ after revealing that she thinks it’s a ‘shame’ she doesn’t suffer from manic depression. The comments have angered some people. ‘That sentiment sticks out like a sore thumb,’ says psychologist Dr Amy Dodd. ‘Fern is trying to say something light-hearted, because depression is such a miserable thing, but it comes across as too flippant. It’s clear she has a lack of understanding about what manic depression really is – the highs aren’t enjoyable at all. In my opinion, she’s made the comment in a defensive way, to deflect from the pain she’s had to go through. But when you’re in the public eye, it isn’t a good idea to say something like that. It trivialises a…

Sexy, more fun, and gentlemen prefer them – no, we’re not talking about blondes, but brunettes. That’s right, all you proud-to-be platinums, it’s time to throw away the home highlighting kits because you’ve been outclassed by those dark-haired beauties. In fact, they’ve now been voted the most gorgeous in the world. Dark times A recent study* of the greatest beauty icons from the past 50 years found brown hair out-trumped the blondes every time. So Audrey Hepburn won by a head (excuse the pun) over Princess Diana, and the Duchess of Cambridge beat Holly Willoughby by a mile. Of the top 50 names in the list, a staggering 33 were brunettes with just 16 blondes – and the one redhead, Rita Hayworth – making the list complete. It’s crazy isn’t…

3 of the best Flat shoes Perfect footwear for summer and comfortable, too! Bag yourself a pair of go-anywhere flats Websites WE LOVE! A designer label for £89? Yes, please! The UK’s number one flash sales site, Secret sales, is home to more than 600 brands and offers discounts of up to 70%. Choose from a range of labels from Lipsy to Louis Vuitton, and with new sales happening six times a day, you just can’t miss out! In the swim You know summer is here when Kelly Brook launches her swimwear range for New Look! Now in its fourth year, Kelly’s collection is made for women with real curves. Her love life may be a bit hit and miss, but at least her designs are always spot on! Prices…

Lifting your skin is as much to do with application as it is about ingredients. Here Nichola Joss, Sanctuary Spa skincare expert, shares her anti-ageing facial massage. 1 Pop three to four drops of Sanctuary Spa Therapist’s Secret Facial Oil, £17.35, or your usual product, on to palms and rub together. Gently press your palms to the face and move your hands out wards in smooth sweeping movements, working from the centre of the face. 2 Massage into your skin for one minute using your fingertips, starting from the centre of the face, working out and up in circular movements. 3 To firm the jawline, bend your index and middle fingers on both hands and place your chin between your knuckles. Glide along your jawline to under your ears in…

Right time and place When you look at older people you see women still dressing up to go shopping and men wearing a tie. And I think teachers should wear a uniform. It would mean they are easily identifiable. How can you take any one seriously if they look like they’ve thrown on dirty clothes? There is a time and place to dress down –that’s at home. TRACEY A SHBURN, ROMFORD CREATING AN IMPRESSION After a long day at work I look forward to putting on my ‘dossing’ clothes, yet I also enjoy wearing a nice dress on a night out. People in a position of authority must look smart though. It’s about creating the right impression. But feeling comfortable is also important. RIA TAYLOR, NUNEATON Keeping it real I…

Heart disease is now the biggest killer of women in the UK. ‘If more women knew they were at risk, they could do something about it,’ says Maureen Talbot, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation. ‘Whether that’s losing a bit of weight, quitting smoking or just taking the dog out for longer walks.’ But there is good news – it’s never too late to improve your heart health. The heart facts 32,000 women in England suffer a cardiac arrest each year Heart and circulatory disease claims the lives of more than 80,000 women in the UK every year 3.5 million women are currently living with some form of heart or circulatory problem Women are three times more likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer In the…

IN THE NEWS Broadband blackspots Did you know that having slow broadband speeds could knock 20% off the value of your home? Surfing the web is now seen as a necessity rather than a luxury andproperty website Rightmove has added a broadband speed checker to its website. Yes, the speed of your broadband is nowdeemed as important as details of nearby schools and public transport links. Rightmove claims buyers will even pull out of a deal because a fast internet speed is seen as vital to homebuyers. Would it be a deal-breaker for you? Let me know at tara_evans @ipc media.com. HOW TO... complain on Twitter If you want a quick response to a complaint, then social media site Twitter is the way to get one. BBC’s The One Show…

Our fate was written in the stars People say that love is blind and for me there was never a truer phrase. Because when I first set eyes on Alex, I had no idea that we would one day fall so deeply in love that I could never imagine being with anyone else. We had been in the same year at secondary school but it wasn’t until we were both 16 that we became friends. Alex would hang around outside the class and we’d end up walking to our next lesson together. Then he’d wait for me at the end of school. Sometimes we’d even hold hands but never went further because I only saw him as my great friend. We’d lark about, tell one another everything – how could…

Aries 21 Mar–20 Apr This week, especially in relationships, things may feel topsy-turvy. You and your partner could swap roles and ideas about things including money, the children and even sex. It might feel a little unsettling, but it could also be a whole lot of fun. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr–20 May We’re well into your birthday month, so have your moment in the sun. The only thing that can stop you is seeing the glass as half-empty. Stay positive at the weekend when someone could try to cramp your style. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4781* Gemini 21 May–20 Jun It may not be your birthday just yet, but after Thursday an air of celebration engulfs your world. Perhaps because you’re feeling…

Historic Stroud Surrounded by green hills peppered with honeycomb-stone cottages lies the quirky, ancient market town of Stroud. Grand buildings remind you of the Cotswold town’s industrial past when the valley bustled with cloth-makers. They’re all gone now, of course – the factories have become smart apartments – but evidence of Stroud’s wealthy history remains. Stroll up the cobbled high street and allow yourself to be sidetracked by the farmer’s market (Saturdays) or the many cafes, including Woodruffs, with its delicious organic fare, and the Black Book Café for home-baked cakes and hot chocolate. READ ALL ABOUT IT! If you haven’t read Laurie Lee’s Cider With Rosie, a beautiful tale capturing the magic of this corner of England way before the arrival of cars and electricity, you’ve got a real…

Now she’s at the helm of one of ITV’s most anticipated new shows in recent years, you’d expect Susanna Reid to be feeling the heat. Instead the mum-of-three is taking her new role on Good Morning Britain in her stride, and is clearly loving every minute of it. But it’s been a tough few months for the former Strictly star, 43. A very public split from her partner, Dominic Cotton, and backlash over analleged £1million pay cheque to defect from the BBC (the actual figure is £400,000), have left Susanna feeling exposed. Here, she sets the record straight and admits that while she’s busy and single, she’s happier than ever. Your split with Dominic was all over the press. How did you deal with that? I think, you know, like…

For a celebrity who insists she had no interest in being famous, Rachel Riley, 28, has certainly done a good job of becoming a household name. As well as co-presenting Countdown and The Gadget Show, the pretty blonde also impressed audiences on Strictly Come Dancing, where she made friends with the likes of Abbey Clancy. But, as she tells us, her life isn’t all glitz and glamour… What’s the most expensive thing in your wardrobe? I bought a leather jacket last year from The Kooples that I had to think very long and hard about because it was so expensive. I don’t usually spend a lot on clothes but I wear it all the time so it was a good investment. Who’s the biggest celeb in your phonebook? Probably Abbey…

Reunited? Is EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy putting herself in danger? Pals are said to be worried about the fact she is reportedly considering a reconciliation with her violent ex-fiancé. The star split from Adam Cottrell, 33, in 2013, after a four-year relationship that saw him charged with assault and served with a restraining order. However, Nat, 30, is allegedly wavering. ‘She met with him and admitted she misses him,’ said a source. ‘He’s sworn he’s changed and she’s considering giving him another chance. But she’s torn.’ ‘They’re trying TO KILL ME! Phil Schofield on the perils of TV stardom… We never considered This Morning to be a particularly dangerous place to work, but according to Phillip Schofield, it’s deadly! The presenter, who co-hosts the programme with Holly Willoughby, took to…

With Good Morning Britain starting to make its mark, we caught up with presenter Kate, 47, to see how she copes with the ever-changing schedules, and why she’s thrilled that she still gets to work with her best mate, Richard Arnold. Taking time out from supporting Flora’s new Funspiration Activity Guide, Kate, who’s mum to Darcey, eight, and Billy, four, sat down with us to talk telly, spa days and hogging the remote. Good Morning Britain is finding its feet post Daybreak, but did you still find the changes unsettling? No, I’ve now worked i breakfast television for 17 years, which is strange because I feel 27, so I’m not sure how that’s possible! I’ve done the BBC, Sky, GMTV and then of course Daybrea and beyond. And I still…

Lying in bed, propped up on pillows, I took a deep breath and pushed the needle deep into my stomach. I winced as I watched the drugs empty into me. My skin was puckered and purple with unsightly bruises from the last four years of these daily jabs. Yet however much it hurt me, whatever harm I was doing to my body, I couldn’t stop. It was January 2010 and I was suffering from the most terrible addiction – one that only a woman like me would ever understand. Looking back, it seems hard to fathom how I could have ended up like this. Things had started so very differently… By the age of 34, I’d become an executive director of a London theatre. I’d been brought up believing you…

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1 PUT EVERY MEAL ON A PLATE Put every meal or snack you have on a plate or in a bowl before you start eating. Why? We actually eat less if we have a portioned out amount in front of us rather than dipping in and out of a dish or packet. 2 CHEW SUGAR-FREE GUM The jaw action needed burns around 11 extra calories per hour. Every little helps! 3 REPLACE MEAT WITH MUSHROOMS Women who did this once a day (eating a cupful) lost on average 7lb and 2.6 inches from their waist over a year. Try adding chopped mushrooms to pasta instead of ham. 4 KEEP A PHOTO RECORD OF YOUR MEALS Experts say taking pictures of our meals works even better than keeping a written food…

I just want to help out! I’ve recently become a grandmother for the first time. My son told me his wife’s sister was coming to stay for the first week but that there’d be plenty for me to do after that. The problem is it’s been four weeks now and I’ve only visited once – and that was after I invited myself. I’m so sad because I want to be involved but they don’t seem to want me. Clarice, 67, Edinburgh Stop telling yourself that your daughter-in-law doesn’t want your help. What is much more likely is that your son and his wife are over whelmed, exhausted and still coming to terms with their new baby. Go ahead and invite yourself again, and if you don’t live locally, reassure them…

My darling, Last night we got the balloons out once again. The cannister of helium, the thick marker pens. Six-year-old Jaydon wanted you to know that he got a gold star at school, and he wrote the message on a red balloon. Aarón added, ‘Love you, Mummy.’ And it went sailing into the sky, up to you in heaven. Aarón, of course, being eight now, understands much more. All he wants is to see you one last time but he likes to send the balloons anyway. Yet it doesn’t matter how many fly up into the sky, every one of them still breaks my heart because you’re gone. ‘No one looked lovelier’ I can still picture the first time I met you. It was 1993 and I was propped up…

Time to go ALFRESCO Dine outside in style with bright, colour ful tableware. Sainsbury’s Home has a great range of accessories (above), from just £2! 3 of the best Chevron prints Perfect patchwork Revamp your bedroom with this colourful patchwork bedspread, £29.99 from HomeSense Add a few coloured cushions for a cosy look Retro style It’s easy to add some retro charm to your bathroom with a combination of bright, bold accessories and quirky prints. Don’t be afraid to mix and match a selection of attention-grabbing colours for a fun summer look. Bright nights Add a touch of the Orient with these cute Chinese lanterns, £5 each from Wilko. They are solar-powered and easy to recharge, so you can keep your garden nicely lit all night long!…

Placing my hand over Steve’s, I beamed for the camera. Then pushing down on the knife, I gently sliced through the sponge and cream cake. It was 14 February – Valentine’s Day – 1979 and we were having a party to celebrate our engagement. We’d met less than a year earlier at the garage where Steve worked as a mechanic, so things were moving fast. ‘I don’t want to get married just yet though,’ I told him, after the party. I was just 19 and Steve 22, and while I adored him, I didn’t want to rush into a wedding. He understood but we felt so deeply about one another that things inevitably carried on at a pace. By the following year, we’d moved in together and our son, Stephen,…

I’ve recently got back from a lovely weekend in London, watching my team Sunderland play at Wembley, and it’s all thanks to Woman’s Own Bingo! It’s just one of the treats I’ve enjoyed with my winnings since I joined the site 18 months ago. Last year was incredibly lucky for me as I took home more than £31,000 and already this year I’ve won almost £5,000. I can hardly believe it. After my first jackpot I never thought it would happen to me again, but my story shows you can win over and over. I have already got another two holidays planned for this year, all of them paid for out of my prize money. My biggest wins have been when I’ve played the Slots Friendzy game. It’s fantastic because…

Stand in the centre of this majestic city and you have everything you want in a matter of footsteps. Enjoy coffee and cakes on the smart marina waterfront, then head for the shops – all 230 of them! Wander round Wales’ largest indoor market, tempting you with local produce – from warm welsh cakes (a must!) to laver bread, a tasty seaweed that’s great with cockles. All too often overshadowed by its neighbour, Cardiff, Swansea’s history oozes from its very foundations. ON THE DYLAN THOMAS TRAIL Swan sea’s most famous son, the poet and playwright Dylan Thomas, was also born in 1914. But even if you’re a bit rusty on his works (Under Milk Wood is his best-known), it’s great fun following in his footsteps. Start at No 5 Cwmdonkin…

WHAT’S UP SI? More bizarre happenings from backstage at BGT – Simon Cowell, 54, has special carrots flown in to munch on set. According to David Walliams, the judge has the veggies imported from Singapore, but the others members of the panel, including Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon, have to settle for ‘normal’ snacks to keep their hunger at bay. David revealed, ‘Simon’s got his menthol cigarettes and he’s got special carrots – they’re like organic carrots and they’ve got bits of green on the end like Bugs Bunny’s!’ Don’t MISS IT... Gogglrbox, Friday, 9pm, Channel 4 Say it ain’t so! Can we really be nearing the penultimate episode of Goggle box? The show that spawned some of the most hilarious moments of TV this year is reaching the end of…