Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-nov-14 i Woman's Own

It was her dearest wish to see a final Christmas with her family — and one that, sadly, Lynda Bellingham never got the chance to fulfil. But following her sudden death last month, fans are now urging ITV to screen her famous My Christmas Oxo ad on 25 December. More than 150,000 have already signed up to the Facebook campaign. If it goes ahead it would undoubtedly be hugely emotional for the star’s family, but also a wonderful reminder of just how loved she was. WEAR IT WITH PR IDE! Don’t forget it’s Poppy Day on 11 November. This year, the British Legion is hoping to raise £40 million for the Armed Forces .…

Things can never stay the same and former Loose Woman and party girl Denise Welch would be the first to agree. In this searingly honest interview Denise, 56, talks exclusively to Woman’s Own about the recent heartache that’s left her devastated, why it was time to bow out from the public eye and what’s next… So much has changed for you! I don’t recognise the person that I was three years ago. I’m happily married, I have a much healthier lifestyle and I only go out when I really have to – considering I was such a party girl. And you’ve quit drinking and smoking! Is there anything else to give up? My friends are calling me Sandra Dee the goody-goody from Grease, but you’r there’s not much else for…

When I look in the mirror, see a happy, confident woman who’s comfortable in her own skin. At 56, I may be a bit heavier than I once was and I may have telltale laughter lines. But there’s an unmistakable glint in my eye. And it’s all thanks to a special anti-ageing secret that I think every woman should try… I’d always had a bit of a thing for younger men. Growing up in Chingford, London, I’dmet my first serious boyfriend in 1982 when I was 24. Ben* was 21 and we met in a nightclub. The three-year age gap wasn’t huge but I loved that he was that little bit younger than me. We bought a flat together and Ben talked of marriage and kids, but then he dropped…

How it works Calorie curb As well as being wheat-free, meals are calorie-controlled to around 1,250 a day to ensure you lose weight at a sensible rate. Bloat benefit ‘Some people find certain foods are simply hard to digest and wheat appears to be one of those,’ explains specialist dietitian Isabel Skypala of Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust. ‘Bloating is the most common side effect for people who can’t to lerate a lot of wheat, socutting it out can help to flatten your tummy.’ Carb curfew Carbs such as bread and pasta are the most commonly craved foods and are often overeaten, so ditching them completely for a while removes the temptation. WHEAT-FREE PLAN BLOAT-FREE BREAKFASTS 2 rice cakes spread with a level tbsp of peanut butter, half a…

Help with homework battles My son recently started Year 7 at our local grammar school. He been a bit up and down, but the main issue is helping him cope with his homework. His primary school wasn’t pushy about homework, so he’s gone from having 30 minutes a week to an hour a day. I battle every night to get him to focus. Any advice? Vanessa, 43, Hertfordshire I’m sorry to hear about the battles. I suspect some of it is tiredness – his and yours. Your son is in the ‘settling in’ period of new classes, timetables, friendship issues and... homework! First, you need to establish a routine. Talk to your son about what works best for him when he comes home. Does he need a snack and downtime…

CRIME SPECIAL On a stiflingly hot Monday afternoon, the frantic call came through. A group of friends, concerned they hadn’t heard from their pal in a few days, had gone to his flat. ‘We think he’s dead. There’s lots of blood!’ the caller said. Officers raced to the apartment in a suburban area of Phoenix, Arizona, where they were confronted by a scene of unimaginable horror… Blood smeared on the hallway floor, splattered all over the bathroom sink, on the carpets and in the bedroom – and the most gruesome scene of all, the bloodied and mutilated body of Travis Alexander, 30, a motivational speaker and insurance salesman, lying in a pool of blood in his shower cubicle. He had been stabbed more than 27 times, shot in the head…

CRIME SPECIAL We are all glued to our phones. Whether it’s a quick text to the hubby asking him to pick up some milk or that call to check in on the kids, our phones are rarely out of reach. But if you’re ever tempted to fire off that message from behind the wheel, read on. Before you send it, think of my daughter… Hope was the youngest of my three children. Paris, now 19, and Leo, 17, were fiercely protective of her. And, when I became a single mum, we were an unbreakable unit of four – or so I thought. Hope grew into a beautiful young girl with long brown hair and big brown eyes. And whether the house was filled with the sound of her laughter or…

Go WILD Animal prints are big this winter and an easy way to add glamour to your bedroom or living room. Mix these rich fabrics with metallic accents. Tesco Direct, prices start at £4. Get the look We love... This orchid–print tea set from the sumptuous Masquerade range at george Home. Prices statrt at £6 3 of the best... casserole pots Clock this Never oversleep again! This copper-finish alarm clock will look super-stylish on your bedside table. £12, Tesco Direct. Donate your sofa Buying a sofa? Get your old one taken away for free – and help a great cause – by taking part in the DFS Donate Your Sofa Campaign in association with the British Heart Foundation. Visit bhf.org.uk or call 0808 250 0030 to arrange free collection.…

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Friday nights just wouldn’t feel right these days without Gogglebox, and the show wouldn’t be complete without the Michael family. Hearing what Andy, Carolyne, Louis and Alex have to say about the programmes they’re watching has us in hysterics. Woman’s Own caught up with the family to find out all the gossip! Do you do anything special to prepare for the show? Get your hair done? Buy new clothes? Carolyne Goodness, no. The thing with the show is that it’s real life. It’s just us at home with the family. Andy I get my nails done! C Obviously he doesn’t… Do you, Louis? Louis Of course! If I make an effort for college then I’m going to make an effort to be on telly where the nation is going to…

‘Everyone thought I’d be a bitch’ The X Factor’s Mel B speaks tome about fellas, frocks and keeping a firm, motherly hand on her boys! You’re mentoring the boys – do you get nervous for them? I get a buzz. I love it. I think a bit of nerves, fear and excitement is good and my contestants know how to control it. They bring me to tears, they make me angry, they make me happy, they make me everything! Does it bring your maternal side out? Yeah, a bit. But I’ve got four girls (three daughters and a stepdaughter) so I’m glad to be hanging out with the boys. I’mmore of a support, as they already know how to sing. You’ve been really passionate about your role this year... The…

Composed in coral Kate Middleton, 32, keeps it classy in a two-tone striped coat and matching dress. Her nude patent court shoes and clutch create a highly polished look. Passion for purple Strictly contestant Judy Murray, 55, looks bang on trend in this plush velvet coat teamed with tartan trousers and matching shoes – it’s a winning combo! Ray of sunshine Brighten up your winter wardrobe with a yellow coat like Jenni Falconer, 38. Keep the rest of your outfit plain and simple to avoid severe colour clash. In the pink Alex Jones, 37, lets this statement long-line blazer take centre stage. Wear over classic black trousers and with plain pointy courts for a modern look. Let’s talk turquoise Paloma Faith, 33, pairs her bold Burberry oversized coat with a…

Gino’s feast Ever wondered what a crocodile’s tongue tastes like? According to the show’s most popular winner, it’s rotten fish. TV chef Gino D’Acampo was banging his head on the table to stop him being sick when he took part in the ultimate Bushtucker Bonanza. Helen’stan disaster She wasn’t going to let the jungle hamper her pampering, but with no mirror, ditzy Helen Flanagan suffered a fake tan disaster. Her fellow campmates weren’t sympathetic, though, saying, ‘She looks like an Oompa Loompa-ridiculous.’ Carol’s ‘weegate’ Carol Thatcher was eventually crowned Queen of the Jungle, partly due to being caught on camera hopping out of bed and having a wee right in middle of the camp! Fatima’s nose block Former Olympian Fatima Whitbread had already shown how tough she was, sailing through…

Create a waist Give yourself an enviable hourglass shape. WORK A WAISTBAND A contrasting dark band will instantly give you a whittled waist. Make sure you tuck in your top for maximum effect. BELT IT UP Cinch your waist with a belt. Skinny, wide or tie, whichever you choose you’ll be guaranteed to go in and out in all the right places. FIT AND FLARE A peplum top or jacket that cinches you in just below the waistline is what every woman needs in her wardrobe. Wear with a narrow pair of trousers or a pencil skirt. Flaunt a bigger bust Clever cuts will make the most of your assets. IT’S A WRAP Wrap-over styles work wonders, as they lift and separate in all the right places and create a…

3 step fix... Psoriasis This is a painful, itchy skin condition on the body and scalp that affects 1.8 million people in the UK, including celebrities Kim Kardashian and Jason Donovan. DO THIS Stress is a trigger, so try relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or yoga and cut back on smoking and alcohol. TRY THIS Your GP can prescribe treatments from steroids to cold tar, dithranol and vitamins D and A, or refer you to a dermatologist. UV therapy, which uses special lamps to protect your skin, may also help. BUY THIS Lotil (£3.59 for 50ml, Boots) is an antibacterial, antifungal and antiseptic cream that soothes inflamed skin. There are also over the-counter steroid creams such as HC45 Hydrocortisone (£3.79 for 15g, Boots). Psoriasis Awareness Week is 1-7 November.…

10-PAGE CRIME SPECIAL THE KILLERS UK’s most prolific female serial killer Rose West was said to show no emotion when she was jailed for the murder of 10 young women and girls, including her 16-year-old daughter, Heather. Along with her husband Fred, West preyed on the vulnerable, holding them captive before subjecting them to violent and degrading sexual acts – sometimes for up to a week. Police found the remains of the victims’ decapitated and dismembered bodies buried under West’s house, 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, in 1994. Shockingly, despite all the overwhelming evidence, Rose has always denied being a killer. The twisted plot that went wrong Sobbing for the cameras, how could you not feel devastated for Mairead Philpott and her husband Mick? Their grief at having lost six children…

We examine the crucial evidence with the help of crime scene investigator Peter Whent, from the British independent companies DABS Forensic (dabsltd.com) and Csi4aday (csi4aday.com). THE BODY The best clues start with the state of the body. The first question is: what is the body telling me? The wounds are very close, indicating a frenzied attack. THE SCENE Copious amounts of congealed blood suggest that the killing took place here in the shower, or that the body was placed there shortly after the murder. OBJECTS AT THE SCENE A blood-stained towel was found in the washing machine showing someone had tried to clean up and in so doing could have left valuable DNA evidence. THE BLOOD SPATTERS The long smear of blood on the floor suggests the body was dragged…

CRIME SPECIAL London Sherlock The most famous detective of I them all lived at 221B Baker St, in the heart of the capital. DO There’s now a museum - a replica of what Holmes’ flat would have looked like - at the address. Visits are £10 for adults, see sherlock-holrnes.co.uk. Or take a two-hour tour with a film expert who will show you sites used in 2009’s Sherlock Holmes film and 1979’s Murder By Decree, including Somerset House which doubled as the Diogenes Club. From £12pp (viator.com). STAY Round the corner from Holmes’ flat at the iMarylebone Inn Hotel. From £100 for a double room (marhotel.co.uk). Cambridgeshire Grantchester The picture-perfect village of Grantchester is the setting for ITV’s new detective series, featuring a vicar-turned-sleuth. The show’s set in the ’50s…

5 STEPS TO… stopping nuisance calls Almost all of us have received unwanted cold calls on our landline and mobile phones, with offers of PPI refunds, help with debt and how to claim after an accident. But there are things you can do to stop this modern-day menace… 1 JOIN THE LIST If you’re getting lots of calls to your landline then add your home number to the Telephone Preference Service (TPS), tpsonline.org.uk. This register can help cut unsolicited calls. Should a company call you, knowing your name is on the database, then they’re acting illegally and can be fined. Remember, you should never pay for this service, joining the TPS is free. Phone fact It’s estimated there are 7.8 billion nuisance calls made each year* 2 BLOCK CALLS Landlines…

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ALL-STAR LAUGHS Comedian David Walliams has revealed he’s making a Christmas show – and it’s to star some of the UK’s biggest celebrities. It’s been announced that Kate Moss, 40, and Jennifer Saunders, 56, will join David, 43, in a TV adaptation of his book The Boy In The Dress, following on the success of Gangsta Granny last year. Other stars to appear in the show include Tim McInnerny, 58, Meera Syal, 53, and The In betweeners’ James Buckley, 27. And it sounds as if David can’t wait, saying, ‘We have put together a dream cast for this, the first of my children’s books – and for many, still my best. It’s a funny and poignant story about what it is to be different. I hope it will make everyone…

Dancing On Ice coach, Jayne Torvill, 57, skated her way into the nation’s heart with partner Christopher Dean, 56, after winning gold at the Winter Olympics in 1984. We caught up with her for a quick chat to discuss family life, guilty pleasures and the day that changed her life forever… What can’t you leave the house without? My phone, and I also can’t leave without my EpiPen or inhaler. I’ve got a nut allergy. It’s only a recent thing that’s happened in the last four years, but I have to have that with me all the time! Do you have any hidden talents? This is quite an odd thing really, but about a year ago, I went on an intensive course to get a kettlebell certificate, which allows me…

You’ve been TANGO-ED! We all like a bit of fake tan from time to time, but this might be taking it a little too far! Susanna Reid, 43, was spotted looking a shocking orange colour BEFORE jetting of on holiday. And it’s not the first time the mum-of-three to Sam, 12, Finn, 10 and Jack, nine, has changed colour overnight – she often talks about her love of bronzing, saying, ‘I’ve always been a fan of the spray tan. My natural hue is blueish, so I’m happy to maintain that habit.’ We recommend a lighter shade next time! NUDEY CRAIG! Craig Revel Horwood has revealed he often gives his house guests a midnight fright – by wandering around completely naked! The Strictly Come Dancing judge has a habit of sleepwalking…

X Factor finalist Andrea Faustini has stolen the nation’s hearts – somuch so he’s even got himself a few celebrity fans too! The Italian singer, 20, took a break from rehearsals to tell Woman’s Own about his secret stash of goodies, what he’s missing about Italy and that, every now and then, he gets a bit homesick – awww! Andrea, you’ve got some amazing celeb fans, like Kate Moss–she was raving about you on Celebrity Goggle box! It’s so weird because it’s like I’m not really taking in what’s happening. It’s like I’m seeing myself from the other side. I don’t have time to take it all in. You’re the bookies’ favourite to win! No pressure! I’m enjoying myself, so that’s what I think matters the most. Did you expect…

We asked you to choose your favourite must-have youth-boosting winter beauty products, from eye creams and wrinkle busters to hair stylers and hand creams, and you didn’t disappoint! From the thousands of entries we received, we have drawn up the final list of winners – your top 17 wonder products. WIN the lot Turn to page 26 for your chance to win all 17 fabulous products Meet this year’s top smoothing youth-boosters and add them to your anti-ageing arsenal today! Anti-ageing creams must be working–according to our survey, 42.5% of you said you look five years younger than you are Dream creams Night cream NIVEA CELLULAR ANTI-AGE NIGHT CREAM, £14.99 This bedside hero gets to work while you sleep to speed up cell turnover and re-energise skin to encourage smoothness.…

1 TEST YOUR PILLOW Fold it in half, place a book on top and let go. If the pillow throws the book off and springs back, it’s still sleep-worthy. Worn-out pillows increase fatigue and aches. 2 LIGHTEN YOUR GRIP Brushing your teeth too hard erodes tooth enamel and causes gums to recede, warn dentists. Lose the death grip by holding the brush with your thumb and forefinger and think ‘massage’ instead of ‘brush’. 3 STRETCH LIKE A CAT Get on all fours and suck in your tummy, arching your back as high as possible. Release, then repeat slowly 12-15 times. This will release tension from the body, making you feel poised and ready to face the day. 4 START YOUR DAY WITH A KISS Kissing lowers levels of stress hormone…

CRIME SPECIAL Seeing my mum, Rose, across the table I smiled. As she sipped a glass of wine and tucked into a slice of her favourite cheesecake, she looked happier and healthier than ever – it was hard to believe she was celebrating her 72nd birthday. After dinner, my husband Mark, 49, and I drove her home to her flat. ‘Happy birthday, Mum,’ I said, kissing her on the cheek as she got out of the car. ‘Love you.’ As she reached the top of the path leading to her flat, she turned and waved – a signal to let me know she was at the door safely. We had done it for 20 years, ever since she split with my dad and moved into a place on her own.…

CRIME SPECIAL The air was thick with the smell of cigarette smoke as a group of men in sharp suits huddled round the table. I was just 17 and, finding myself in this dimly lit club in Soho, London, I’d had my eyes opened to a whole new world… A world ruled by gangsters, gamblers and violent criminals. It couldn’t have been more different from my life growing up in rural Hampshire with my mum, dad and six older brothers. Dad ran a successful engineering firm and we had the kind of lifestyle most people could only dream of. There were trips to fancy restaurants and glorious days out in Dad’s Rolls-Royce. That all ended, though, when I was 11 and Dad was diagnosed with cancer. Then his business started…

Prawn and tomato linguine SERVES 4 PREP TIME 5 MINS COOKING TIME 15 MINS COST PERSERVING £1.43 YOU WILL NEED 200g wholemeal linguine Low-cal cooking spray 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped 200g courgettes, sliced 200g peeled king prawns, defrosted if frozen 200g passata 1tbsp sun-dried tomato paste 2tbsp roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley HOW TO DO IT 1 Cook the linguine in a pan of boiling salted water for 10-12 mins until just tender. While the linguine is cooking, heat a non-stick frying pan. Add a couple of squirts of low-cal cooking spray and the onion. Fry for 3-4 mins to soften then add the garlic, chilli and courgettes and fry for 3 mins. 2 Add the prawns, passata and tomato paste. Bring…

I’ve been a member of Woman’s Own Bingo for around seven years and I still remember the first time I won. I’d been playing in one of my favourite 75 ball rooms when I popped into the garden. When I came back, my account balance was showing £896. I was new to the site, so I thought it must have been some sort of mistake – this wouldn’t happen to me! So I asked the chat host what was going on. ‘Why is my balance showing £896?’ I typed. The helpful host explained I’d won, as the numbers had automatically ticked off when I had gone into the garden. I thought he was joking at first and then I couldn’t believe it – £896 was so much money! You might…

Blues? What winter blues? As winter approaches, it brings snow, and children love to play. Walks in the park where the dog loves to run through the leaves. Dads bond with sons watching football. We eat tasty broth and home-cooked dinners. We spend time around the fire with family and friends eating roast chestnuts while listening to tales of old. How I love winter! Jacqueline Daley, via email Never settle I know Sandy Nardo will face a lot of criticism for the articl ‘My search to find a perfect lover’, but I have to say, I admire that she is refusing to settle. Alright, so her methods might not be to everyone’s taste (marking your men out of 10!), but I think a lot of women end up with someone…

The Missing BBCONE, 9PM, 4 NOVEMBER Part two of this gripping drama (part one aired Tuesday 28 October) picks up three days after Oliver’s disappearance. Suspicion has turned to local paedophiles, but Tony and Emily, at their wits’ end, turn to a journalist who has inside info. CHANNEL 5,9PM, 4 NOVEMBER Newborn babies who defy the odds to survive the most difficult circumstances make for emotional viewing in this powerful documentary. In this first episode, baby Ethan and baby Shaylen both fight an incredible battle after they are rushed to intensive care. Peaky Blinders BBC TWO, 9PM, 6 NOVEMBER Be prepared for a shock twist in the final episode of this incredible series. We’re in Epsom for Derby Day where Tommy has been sent on a mission by Major Campbell.…