Innholdsfortegnelse for July 13, 2015 i Woman's Own

After 12 years away from EastEnders , Dean Gaffney, 37, is making his comeback as loveable roadside sweeper Robbie Jackson later this year. We’re loving all these old faces making their returns – during the 30th anniversary special in February we saw Kathy come back from the dead, played by Gillian Taylforth, and not forgetting our favourite pub landlady Peggy Mitchell making a commotion when she stepped back into the Queen Vic. We wonder who’ll be next? 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.…

Dawn French is said to be suffering from ‘withdrawal depression’, leaving family and friends of the star deeply concerned. It comes after the comedian, who recently shocked fans with her dramatic weight loss, revealed she’s been struggling to feel her normal self. And now that she’s on a break from her tour, she’s told friends that she just wants a quiet life. A close friend of the star told Woman’s Own , ‘Her daughter Billie is worried about her health. Everyone’s concerned and thinks she’s suffering from withdrawal depression after the busy schedule of her tour. ‘The transition from the high life to her more sedate life in Cornwall seems to be taking its toll. She’s a different person to the bubbly lady who makes jokes…

As I laid back on the soft towel, ready for my bikini wax, I felt so happy. I had the excited glow of a bride-to-be. Within days I was marrying Matt*, my partner of 10 years. I’d come to our local gym to be pampered ahead of the ceremony and as the beautician applied the wax, I chatted about my plans. The white gown, the ceremony at a local castle, the honeymoon in Goa… And most of all how wonderful Matt was. Yet within six months of that perfect white wedding, my marriage was over. And the beautician who’d so helpfully prepped me and listened to my romantic story, well, she was the very one to blame… I’d met Matt in April 1988. I’d first seen him at a pub…

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Grabbing a fistful of flesh, Aimi Veness plunges a syringe into her bum. It’s a painful daily ritual she says she can’t live without. Yet Aimi isn’t hooked on heroin – her vice is in some ways more shocking. Because this 40-year-old mum is injecting herself with a beauty jab, chasing the dream that they will slow the ageing process and she will stay eternally young. And yet in doing so, she’s risking her life. The jabs are linked to joint pain, diabetes and even cancer. And her response to the fact that they could kill her? ‘At least I’ll look good in my coffin!’ A focus on appearance Aimi, from St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex admits she’s been obsessed with her looks since she was in her twenties. ‘I’d read…

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Nick Jenkins, founder of moonpig.com Are you worried the show will attract attention to your private life? There’s nothing interesting in my private life. My business life is far more interesting – unless you want to hear about my dog because I talk about him a lot! Touker Suleyman, fashion brand owner You have a catchphrase. How does that go down with the other Dragons? I do have a catchphrase and it’s Touker Time! There are even people backstage with it written on their T-shirts. It’s a sore subject with the other Dragons, but it’s supposed to be a bit of fun. Sarah Willingham, restaurant creator What was it like walking into the Den for the first time? It was daunting. I walked in and was…

100 Year Old Drivers WEDNESDAYS, ITV Meet some of Britain’s oldest drivers, who still happily get behind the wheel on a regular basis. Is it safe or just dangerous? You decide. If you missed an episode you can catch it on ITV Player. The Outcast SUNDAYS, BBC1 This romantic, coming-of-age story is based on the bestselling novel by Sadie Jones. Set in post-war Britain, it follows the life of a teenage boy who’s dealing with his mum’s death, friendship and love. TRANS-SIBERIAN RAILWAY SUNDAYS, ITV Follow Joanna Lumley as she goes on a 5,000-mile journey aboard the Trans-Siberian Railway from Hong Kong to Moscow. Shown over a three-part series. Missed out? Catch up on ITV Player.…

A-lister Bette Midler has danced, sung and acted her way into our hearts ever since she hit the big time in the 1970s with Do You Want To Dance? Now 69, she’s on her first UK tour in 35 years and will perform here this month. Bette, who’s mum to Sophie, 28, chats exclusively to Woman’s Own … Do you use Twitter and Facebook? I’m a Twitter fiend. I enjoy tweeting, but I don’t like to answer all the time. I have a Facebook page, but I don’t really like the format. I don’t find it very pretty. Have you ever broken the law? I used to shoplift when I was 13. I had a partner in crime – most girls do.…

Amanda Holden is no stranger to plastic surgery rumours – there’s been endless speculation on how she manages to stay looking so young. But when she stepped on set with Phillip Schofield for This Morning recently, viewers couldn’t hide their shock. ‘What’s going on with Amanda Holden’s face and lips? Botox or an allergic reaction?’ one Twitter user asked, with another adding, ‘What has Amanda Holden done to her face? She looks weird. Is it her nose, lips, or just general face?’ A little help Amanda, 44, has admitted in the past to using Botox to maintain her youthful look, but last year she revealed that she’d stopped using it in favour of a more natural procedure. ‘I gave it up after Hollie,’ she said. Amanda…

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I’d always wanted to be a mum and when I married Stephen, a lawyer, in 2001, we began trying straight away. Our son, Thomas, was born a year later and, while he brought us so much happiness, we always hoped he’d have a little brother or sister one day. By the time I fell pregnant again three years later, I was 38. But at 24 weeks, my placenta detached. Our girl, Sophie, was stillborn and I nearly died from haemorrhaging. Leaving the hospital without our daughter after such a difficult labour was the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever had to do. The next four years saw a series of unexplained miscarriages – four, all in the first trimester – and failed rounds of IVF. We looked into adoption but with…

Holding up the camera, I called to the boys. ‘Smile!’ I shouted and they all turned, giggling as they splashed one another in the sea. It was August 2011 and my husband Paul and I had brought our three sons here to Normandy, France. And as I watched Michael, eight, and twins Thomas and Patrick, six, I couldn’t help feeling so proud. They were all so close. Yet I knew that between the three of them there was an invisible bond that no camera could capture, and that this bond was the reason we’d made it through some dark days… Paul and I had always wanted to be parents and after Michael was born in April 2003, I fell pregnant again the following year. ‘I don’t remember feeling this large…

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Life begins at 40! I’m much happier in my forties then I ever was in my twenties. In your twenties, it’s all about impressing other people and caring what they think. Whereas, in your forties, you’ve learnt that it doesn’t matter and you can just be yourself! Jo Moore, via Facebook Downton’s back! Amazing news that Downton Abbey The Musical might be going ahead! I wonder how long we will have to wait. I hope it’s not too long before series six comes on TV, too! Laura Parker, Shropshire Sheridan is fab! It was great to see Sheridan Smith celebrating her 34th birthday. She’s a great actress and a lovely person. I hope she had an absolutely wonderful day – she definitely deserves it. I think everything she stars in…

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BIGBROTHER COMEBACK! Gemma Collins, 34, is planning on making her TV comeback this summer, with rumours that she’s going to appear on Celebrity Big Brother ! The self-confessed queen of Essex, who was reportedly suspended from TOWIE for diva-like behaviour, has turned down a stint on the show in the past, but insiders say she’s now ready to get involved. ‘Gemma has previously been quite vocal about how she turned down CBB to stay in TOWIE ,’ a source revealed. ‘But that was before she was suspended from the show – now everything has changed.’ Let’s hope she can last longer than she did in the jungle! TFI Friday returns! After the huge success…

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Fiona Phillips’ husband has blasted his wife, telling her to ‘stop going on’. Fiona, 54, who’s married to Loose Women editor Martin Frizell, has admitted that she rants, a lot. ‘My husband asks me quite regularly to ‘stop going on about’ how I think the greedy, selfish human race is destined to die out sooner than we think. I do it in London traffic jams, I do it on the packed-to-danger-levels Tube, I do it when I see increasing numbers of massive superstores under construction, but most of all I do it when I see how far the human race has fallen in its lack of respect and empathy for other human beings.’ Her latest tirade came after it emerged people had to be asked not…

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What’sgoing on in his bedroom? My son is nearly 16 and things are getting serious with his first girlfriend. When she visits, they spend a lot of time in his room. I’ve asked him to leave his door open, but he says this means I don’t trust him and that they’re allowed to keep the door shut at her stepmum’s. Any advice? Jeannette, via Facebook Don’t kid yourself that a bedroom door will stop a teenager having sex if that is what he wants to do. It won’t. While it’s important to tell him about contraception, you also need to discuss the emotional impact of a sexual relationship. Ask him if he thinks he’s ready for the strong feelings that sex creates. Accepting that your son is sleeping with his…

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Sad to hear Lindsey Coulson is leaving EastEnders – I hope they leave the storyline open for her to return! Helen Schofield I loved 80s fashion – especially the leg warmers! Elaine James Meryl Streep’s always been and always will be fabulous – look at those cheekbones! Caroline Smith I’ve still got my wedding dress safely stashed away – and it’s my 25th wedding anniversary tomorrow! Christine Sullivan What do YOU think? Last week, we asked you… WOULD YOU READ THE LATEST FIFTY SHADES BOOK GREY ? This is how you answered: YES 22% NO 78% Don’t forget to visit our website for this week’s question!…

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Ryan Thomas has been on our screens as Corrie’s Jason Grimshaw for 15 years, growing up with his character right in front of our eyes. Dad to Scarlett, six – with ex, Corrie co-star Tina O’Brien – Ryan is in some racy scenes as his character turns into a love rat. Here he tells us more. Hi Ryan, Jason was in a relationship with Eva and they seemed so in love. Is there hope for them? I’d love it. Eva is the love of Jason’s life and he’s struggling since she left. Me and Catherine [Tyldesley, who’s currently on maternity leave from the soap] are really good friends too. But who knows what will happen? Jason’s been a naughty boy on the…

You’re busier than ever – how are you coping? I waltzed back in like I’d never been away. It wasn’t an enormous amount of time off and I did dip in and out when I was on maternity leave. My brain hadn’t been entirely taken over by the baby. Arthur is gorgeous – is he a hit with your co-stars? He loves it! He’s a little flirt when I bring him in. Does he get on with screen hubby David (Jack P. Shepherd)? It sounds corny but I couldn’t do this show without Jack. That’s what’s made the transition of coming back to work so easy because I knew I was coming back to that. Have you changed? I’m happier and more chilled. I guess you have to be or…