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Could Peter Andre get any better? Not only is he a doting dad to Princess Tiaamii and Junior (pictured), his kids with Katie Price, he has now proudly spoken out about his new daughter, Amelia, born last month. ‘Every birth is just as incredible,’ he revealed. ‘I cut the umbilical cord this time as I did the first two times, but they were all different… Now I want another boy, but I’m going to wait until Emily’s finished her degree, we’ll get married then we’ll go for a boy.’ I can’t wait to see the wedding photos! 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.…

As Lynda Bellingham continues to battle cancer, she has revealed she’s lost 2st because of her treatment. As our exclusive pictures show, Lynda, 65, has been suffering the side effects of her second bout of chemotherapy, appearing thin and drawn on an outing with husband Michael Pattemore. But while fighting the cancer, she’s found some light relief in shopping with her sister Jean in preparation for receiving her OBE, which will be presented to her by the Queen next month. Retail therapy ‘Thank heavens for my honest shopping companion Jean,’ she said. ‘As a practice run for the ceremony, we went to Rigby & Peller so I could get fitted with new bras. Since my illness I’ve lost 2st and gone down a cup size. So for once I had…

Benny Hill & Holly Valance First cousins twice removed Holly, 30, and Benny, who died in 1992 aged 68, may not share many facial similarities, but that doesn’t mean they’re not blood relatives. In fact, Benny’s cousin is Holly’s grandfather. ‘I like to think there’s a touch of him about me,’ Holly has said. The Queen & Johnny Depp One is a Hollywood star and the other is our head of state, but these two unexpected relatives go way back. Believe it or not, Johnny, 50, is the 20th cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, 87. This is because, with Johnny’s ancestors hailing from Yorkshire, they are both related to Edward III. We wonder if Captain Jack Sparrow likes corgis? Kate Middleton & Guy Ritchie Film royalty meets actual royalty for…

Tears stung my cheeks as I watched my darling daughter, Cathie, taking her last shallow breaths. She was pale, weak and exhausted, her body ravaged by cancer and, although my heart was breaking, I knew it was time to let her go. It was 25 November 2008 and here at her home, the family had gathered to say goodbye. ‘I love you,’ I whispered, kissing her cheek as she slipped away peacefully. She was just 29. When Cathie was first diagnosed with cancer back in January 2002, aged 22, I was plunged into every mum’s worst nightmare. She needed emergency 12-hour surgery to remove a brain tumour and I sat with her as she battled through chemotherapy and radiotherapy. And she’d won! By that Christmas she was in remission. But…

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There, I admit it. No use pretending. I’m a full-on, starryeyed Doting Gran (DG). Any chance I get, I whip out my iPhone – bless modern technology – and show strangers on the bus photos of my two granddaughters, aged seven and four. I regale people with stories of their beauty, their superpowers, my eyes misty with love. It’s upsetting that my audience doesn’t always find them as gripping as I do. So you can imagine my delight when, in 2011, Gransnet, the website designed for DGs like me – there are 14 million grandparents in Britain – was launched by those thoughtful Mumsnet people. It’s a wonderful online forum for advice and discussion and now there’s a book as well: The New Granny’s Survival Guide, with a foreword by…

It’s one of the most basic human emotions – a natural response to a threat, attack, injustice or disappointment. Anger prepares your mind and body for action by revving up your nervous system, increasing your heart rate, blood pressure, blood flow to muscles and your blood sugar levels. You will sweat more and breathe faster. It sharpens your senses and pumps up the stress hormone adrenalin, produced to help us focus on threats and react quickly. All very useful in an emergency, but not in everyday life, where it can mean we may act irrationally, giving way to an instinctive aggressive urge which we may later regret. It’s in our genes Women, it seems, are born angrier than men. Research shows that variations in the ‘feel-good’ hormone serotonin receptor gene…

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‘I used an app to trap a lying rat!’ With his golden tan and muscular body, the burly doorman at the bar certainly caught my eye. ‘I don’t mix pleasure with the doors,’ he said, with a cheeky smile as we started chatting. His name was Adam Boyd and it was soon clear he had been joking, because after that we were never apart. It was May 2005 and Adam, then 22, a bodybuilder, was tough on the outside and a real softie inside. He’d buy me perfume and bracelets for no reason and loved my sons Dylan, six, and Lewis, three, from a previous relationship. We were engaged within a year and began saving for our dream wedding abroad. But in December 2007, my friend told me Adam was…

Grow up! I think Justin Bieber is a total disappointment to young fans. What kind of role model is he, hitting the headlines again? I’m glad my daughter is older now, as stars like him are giving the youth of today the wrong impression. Let’s hope this is the jolt he needs to grow up and see the error of his ways before it’s too late. Jackie Perrins, Sheffield Family time I feel very strongly about families spending time together. It feels so hard to do these days, but I try to eat dinner with my family once a week. If we can’t manage dinner, we at least try to have some time together before bed. Even if we’re in the same room doing different things I find it helps…

HEAVY MODEL Comedian Alan Carr has revealed that his best mate Adele lent him her MBE to wear during a boozy dinner party. The singer, 25, received the medal last year, and clearly trusts Al enough to leave him with the honour. Alan, 37, said, ‘I went to dinner with her and I actually put it on. I’ve got a photo of it somewhere. Not only have I seen it, but I’ve put it on!’ He added that Adele should have been made a Dame. ‘She was shortchanged!’ he joked. ICE BREAKER Dancing On Ice duo Torvill and Dean have vowed never to skate together again after the series ends this month. The pair, who have been partners for almost 40 years, will perform their iconic Bolero routine for the…

Flattering florals Andie MacDowell, 55, dazzles in this beaded gown. The delicate chiffon panel across her décolletage adds understated glamour to her look. Clever cut-out Look at those abs! Kate Hudson, 34, flaunts her enviable shape in this figurehugging column. The waistband highlights her petite waist. Chic pleats Helen Mirren, 68, never puts a fashion foot out of place! Her Grecian-inspired dress looks ultra feminine paired with a stylish shawl and a sparkly pair of heels. Fab curves Wow! Ageless Carol Vorderman, 53, shows off her shape in a clinging dress and opts for a vintage-inspired bobbed hairstyle to emphasise those statement earrings! ’50s siren Jennifer Lopez, 44, nails two trends in one, combining this flattering retro prom shape with lingerie lace detailing. A chic black perspex court completes the…

An exhausted Davina McCall collapsed after taking part in a challenge for Sport Relief. The TV presenter gave her family and friends a fright when she was carried from icy waters after swimming across Lake Windermere for the charity and was later treated for suspected hypothermia by a medical team. The adventurous mother-ofthree was attempting to travel 500 miles from Edinburgh to London by swimming, cycling and running, in order to raise money for the charity as part of a show called Davina – Beyond Breaking Point, which is due to air next month. The scary collapse came just a day after Davina, 46, was almost forced to abandon the marathon when she was faced with freezing cold winds and rain. Just 20 miles into the challenge her team wrote…

After going down a storm with viewers while standing in for Phillip Schofield on This Morning, TV fave Dermot O’Leary, 40, says he’d love to work with Holly Willoughby again. Here, he reveals what it was like to step into in the silver fox’s shoes, what he really thinks of the contestants on The X Factor, and the much anticipated return of Simon Cowell to the judging panel... We loved you presenting This Morning with Holly! Thank you. Ah, I loved it too! It felt very natural, is it something you’d like to do after The X Factor? I’d love to do something with her again, and I’d love to do something live every day. So a full-time gig on This Morning would be perfect? I don’t know. I always…

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I don’t want Mum at my wedding! I’ve been divorced for over 10 years but my mum has never forgiven me for ‘giving up on my marriage’ – her words. I’ve now met someone and he’s asked me to marry him. Mum went really quiet when I told her the news. She’s now going to change her will so the money goes directly to her grandchildren as she can’t possibly trust this new man with her inheritance. This is a new low, and I’m seriously considering not asking her to the wedding. Rita, 48, Yorkshire I’m sorry your mum has chosen to rain on your parade. I understand wanting to uninvite her from your wedding but, after the initial blow, I can’t see what satisfaction that would bring. Plus, isn’t…

The hospital waiting room was noisy and busy, but my son Jayden, one, smiled brightly at me from his pushchair. Suddenly, a woman edged closer, her eyes narrow, utter disgust on her face. ‘What have you done to him?’ she said, loud enough for everyone else to hear. ‘You’ve thrown boiling water on him, haven’t you?’ I could feel everyone looking at me. Jayden’s skin was red raw, peeling and looked desperately sore, just like he’d been scalded. But to hear this woman say I had done this to my precious little boy was so unthinkable, so repulsive. It wasn’t the first time I had been accused of hurting my own child but the comments were all the more cruel because no one could ever understand the heartache and guilt…

The sandy-coloured puppy jumped up wagging its tail frantically. ‘She’s certainly friendly,’ I laughed. I’d decided to foster this young rescue dog, named Nora, after my friend Alex Mackie, 23, had found her in desperate circumstances on the streets in Romania. Alex had got involved saving dogs like Nora after seeing a Facebook photo last February of hundreds of strays locked up in tiny pens. At that time she’d been a single mum to two boys, Damian, then five, and Georgie, eight months, and had been so upset that thousands of innocent animals were being kept in these terrible conditions. Alex and I had been friends since 2011 and she’d told me how she wanted to help save them. ‘Somebody’s got to do something,’ she said. She learnt that the…

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We all love the idea of a deserted island with just sun, sea and sand for company, but it usually involves a long-haul flight combined with a hefty price tag. Yet just two and a half hours away, the Italian island of Sardinia offers all the good bits with none of the bad. The second largest island in the Mediterranean, after Sicily, the southern tip is actually closer to Africa than Europe. Much of the countryside is rugged and mountainous, resulting in a dramatic coastline fringed with white sand and turquoise sea more reminiscent of the Caribbean. Sardinia has only a scattering of tourist attractions, and remains largely unspoilt, so it’s perfect for that castaway feeling without ever being too far from the nearest bar! At the northern end of…

Crush I used to really fancy David Cassidy. I remember my sister having a poster of him in her room she’d ripped out of Jackie magazine, and I was ever so jealous because mum would only buy me The Beano. Fashion disaster I am pretty fashion-conscious so I don’t think I’ve ever had one. I do like to stand out from the crowd though. I have a picture of me when I was younger wearing a very floral shirt with a matching tie and a pair of platform shoes but I think I looked like a bobby-dazzler! I don’t like to be like everyone else. Car A burgundy Fiat 850, which I bought after I started working as a tour guide in Spain. My mother was delighted because whenever she’d…

READY FOR LOVE Just a week after psychic Sam Amos told Woman’s Own that Denise Van Outen, 39, would find love again in 2014, the TV presenter has admitted she’s ready to get back on the dating scene. Denise, who split from husband Lee Mead, 32, last year, confessed, ‘I would go on a date now – I’m ready.’ The mum-of-one also added, ‘I’m not in any rush – there’s a certain amount of healing time you need to allow yourself’. Kate’s lonely VALENTINE While most of us use Valentine’s Day as an excuse to get wined and dined by our other halves, Kate Middleton, 32, was reported to have spent the most romantic day of the year alone, as William was busy with his studies in Cambridge. Kate had…

Vicious rumours that Lorraine Kelly is being axed from Daybreak just won’t die down. Even the presenter herself isn’t feeling confident about her future on the show. ‘In all honesty, I don’t know,’ she has admitted, adding, ‘I’m just trying to get on with the show and enjoy it.’ But here Lorraine, 54, is her usual bubbly self, chatting about her daughter, Rosie, 20, and breaking down in front of Her Majesty the Queen… You’ve said that you have suffered from empty-nest syndrome with your daughter Rosie being at university [Rosie is doing a media course at Edinburgh Napier University]. Do you still miss her a lot? All the time! She’s only an hour away from home so she comes back every weekend – complete with her washing, of course!…

When Martin Kemp recently appeared on TV, the nation finally saw his true colours. The actor was there to promote his latest work, but all anyone could talk about was his new silver locks. Martin, 52, who had previously always had brown hair, surprised everyone when he turned up completely grey – particularly because he looked so much better. Within seconds, the actor was trending on Twitter. ‘Never found him attractive till now. Grey hair on men can be very distinguished,’ one woman wrote. Another said, ‘Just seen a photo of Martin Kemp with grey hair. Ridiculously good-looking. So many men are more handsome when they age.’ Even Lorraine Kelly, who was interviewing him at the time, gushed, ‘I really like it, I think it makes you look younger!’ In…

Whether you’re dressing for the office or a night out, this Autograph handbag from Marks & Spencer will complement any outfit. Ten lucky Woman’s Own readers will each win a bowling-style bag worth £99, which comes in one of this season’s hottest colour trends, navy blue. The elegant style is roomy enough for all your essentials and the zip top will ensure valuables are safe, too. The Marks & Spencer Autograph range is all about accessible designer luxury, so as you’d expect, the bag is made from high-quality and hard-wearing leather. The Autograph collection from Marks & Spencer is available to buy in store or online at marksandspencer.com. Worth £99 10 to be won! YOUR QUESTION Just answer this... Which one of the following is a type of handbag? A…

Lose 7lb HOW IT WOR KS ◆ Despite eating some sweet treats, you will still lose weight because you’re cutting down on calories. ◆ Including sugary snacks increases your diet enjoyment, so you’re much more likely to stay on track. ◆ Many of the sweet foods we’ve included also contain vitamins, fibre and minerals, so you’re getting more out of them than just empty calories. THE RULES 1 Pick one breakfast, lunch and dinner and choose one selection from the sweets and snacks list, too. 2 In addition, you should drink 300ml of skimmed milk every day, which you could use in tea or coffee or enjoy as a separate drink. 3 Aim to walk 10,000 steps a day. This usually means moving around for at least an hour and…

3 step fix Sleep apnoea If you snore regularly, you may have obstructive sleep apnoea (OSP), where your breathing is interrupted, even stopping for short periods. ◆ DO THIS Long-term, OSP is linked to high blood pressure, stroke, heart attacks, type 2 diabetes and weight gain, so it’s important to find out if you have it. Record yourself while you’re sleeping then get advice at britishsnoring.co.uk. ◆ TRY THIS Losing weight, quitting smoking and cutting down on alcohol can help in mild cases. Sleep with your head raised for easier breathing. For more severe cases, treatments include moulded gum shields and masks that give a constant flow of air to keep the upper airway open. ◆ BUY THIS SnoreMender PS (£39.99, from snoremenders.co.uk) acts like a gumshield and holds the…

From £1.23 per serving Smoked salmon platter with pickles SERVES 4 PREP TIME 10 MINS YOU WILL NEED ◆ 320g thinly sliced smoked salmon ◆ Handful of gherkins, finely chopped ◆ Handful of capers, finely chopped ◆ ½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped ◆ 2 red chillies, deseeded and chopped ◆ Coarse-grain mustard, to taste ◆ 1 bag of mixed salad leaves FOR THE VINAIGRETTE ◆ Pinch of salt ◆ ½tsp Dijon mustard ◆ ½tsp honey ◆ 1tsp brown sugar (optional) ◆ 1tbsp balsamic vinegar ◆ 2tbsp olive oil ◆ 1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed ◆ Handful of raspberries, crushed HOW TO DO IT 1 First make the vinaigrette. Put all the ingredients into a jar, screw on the lid, and shake well to blend thoroughly. Adjust the…

NAMED & SHAMED The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which replaced the old E111 in 2006, costs nothing and provides free and reduced healthcare in countries within the European Economic Area (EEA), including Switzerland. But beware of websites offering to process your application for a fee. Always go directly to ehic.org.uk or call 0300 330 1350. And avoid europeanhealthcard. org.uk, ehicdirect.org. uk and nhs-e111-ehic. org.uk. They all come up on Google when you type in ‘EHIC card’ – you’ll end up paying £30 for filling in a form. Remember – you’ll still need travel insurance. HOLIDAY SPECIAL CAN YOU CLAIM... for flight delays? A cancellation or flight delay within the EU on an EU-based airline means you may be eligible to claim up to £500. But the problem must be…

Join with Woman’s Own and Quidco today and start saving! ‘It’s great for necessities’ I have three young children, so I’ve found that saving on essentials has really made a difference. Quidco’s great for necessities, such as house insurance and TV services, too. I was simply blown away when I received £150 cashback for signing up for a Sky package. It is amazing seeing that extra money appear in your account. AMY GREENHAM, 30 ‘I made £1,195’ ‘I get the best deals’ I use Quidco for loads of things. You log in, search for what you need, and the site brings up the best deals from the available suppliers. There are some great insurance deals, I’ve earned £50 cashback on my car insurance and £70 on my home insurance! SYLVIA REIS, 36 ‘I scooped…

Judge Jason has kept us entertained with his acid tongue for nearly a decade on Dancing On Ice, but with the final series set to end in a couple of weeks, we were keen to find out how the 42-year-old will cope. One thing he won’t miss is his acrimonious relationship with fellow panellist Karen Barber, with both sides admitting they’ll never be friends. What’s next for Jason once the show finds its ‘champion of champions’? We sat him down to talk skating, Schofe, and his unrequited feelings for a certain Mr Hollywood. What do you make of this year’s Dancing On Ice contestants? Do you think they’re as good as they were before? Some are outstanding and some need to up their game for the final. They won a…