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Get your hankies at the ready, the wait is finally over! The film adaptation of Jojo Moyes’ international bestseller Me Before You opens at cinemas this week. Starring Emilia Clarke from Game Of Thrones and The Hunger Games’ Sam Claflin, who plays recently paralysed Will Traynor, it’s a love story that is sure to get you blubbing in your seats. Emilia’s role sees her as the small-town girl who strikes up a special bond with Will. But what neither of them realise is just how much they will change one another’s lives… forever. Me Before You in cinemas 3 June 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…

Coleen Nolan has confessed that doctors have told her she needs to go under the knife to knock back the years. And it’s made the star wonder if it could be a good idea. Talking about another celebrity in the spotlight because of their looks, Coleen, who turned 51 this year, confessed, ‘I’ve never had anything done because a surgeon once told me that I needed £20,000 of work – just on my face. But there are some mornings when I look in the mirror and think, ‘Maybe.’’ Coleen’s revelation came when she was discussing her fellow ITV colleague Amanda Holden, who fans accused earlier this year of having Botox. ‘Amanda had some stick because viewers reckon she’s had too much Botox,’ Coleen said. ‘There’s no denying she looks amazing.…

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I MISS MY OLD WORK LIFE I retired two months ago, but, having been working for the last 40 years, I’m having a hard time adjusting. All my kids are grown up and while I do see them and my grandchildren, it’s only once a week. I’m divorced so the rest of the week I’m on my own. A lot of my friends still work and the ones that don’t are busy with their own lives and young grandchildren. I feel without purpose and when I think of the future, I get depressed. I don’t want to feel like this but I’m unsure of what to do with myself. Marion, 64 Retiring is a massive life change that takes time to get used to. After all these years of having…

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Pompeii, Capri and the Bay of Naples Departures to October 2016. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Three- or four-star hotels, with half board Visits to Sorrento, Capri, Vesuvius, Naples Archaeological Museum, Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and Ravello Escorted by an experienced tour manager Dubrovnik, the Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro Departures to October 2016. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Seven nights in a hotel, with half board Visits to Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Krka National Park, Mostar, Split and Trogir Escorted by an experienced tour manager Florence and Tuscany Selected departures to October 2016. The price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Three-star superior and four-star hotels, with breakfast Visits to Florence, Siena, the Uffizi Art Gallery, San Gimignano, Pisa and the Tuscan countryside Escorted by experienced tour manager…

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AUSTRALIA Departs February to October 2017. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Accommodation in three- to five-star hotels with breakfast in Melbourne, Adelaide, Cairns and Sydney A Sydney Harbour cruise, a Great Ocean Road drive and a winery tour Visit to Alice Springs, the outback (with optional balloon ride), Uluru base walk and a Cairns rainforest train journey Full-day Great Barrier Reef catamaran cruise Escorted by an experienced tour manager *Three-day ‘top end’ extension, including National Park visits and a dinner cruise along the Katherine Gorge NEW ZEALAND – LAND OF THE LONG WHITE CLOUD Selected departures January to April 2017. Price includes: Return flights, taxes, transfers and two-day Singapore stopover Three- and four-star hotels with breakfast, a Maori feast, wine tasting in Marlborough and a farm stay Visits…

Blake Lively looks beautiful in this fairytale-style dress. I hope she had a wonderful evening. Julie Edwards I had my first, and only, child at 40 – proving it’s never too late!! Joanna Smith Happiness is green tea and a good TV drama. Sandra Wyatt I’m done worrying about what others think. I’m going to seize the day and live life to the fullest. Kitt Bellamy I loved Worzel Gummidge and still remember the theme tune! Sue Rodrigues The picture that’s got you talking… Helen Mirren proves that 70 is the new 50 in this smouldering photo! Visit our Facebook page to see what else has got you commenting Editorial complaints We work hard to achieve the highest standards of editorial content, and we are committed…

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WHAT DOES IT COST? We’re offering you the opportunity to start the 5:2 Jane Plan Diet for just £49.99 a month, that’s for eight days of delicious meals and works out to just £2.08 a meal. Amazing! WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Eight-day supply of meals (you’ll be fasting two days a week and therefore your eight days will last a full month). You don’t need to worry about storage as the unique cooking method means the food will stay fresh without the need for any preservatives. You’ll also get a menu planner with recommendations on what to add into your diet, and menu suggestions for the days you’re not on a diet! Once your box has been delivered, you need to do is choose one breakfast, one soup and one…

After being single for years, I recently joined an online dating site. I’m 44 and it took lots of courage to do, so I was hoping my family would support me. But I’ve just found out my sister has been really critical about it behind my back. She says that online dating is for the desperate. But she has no idea what it’s like to be in my position – she’s been married for 20 years. I feel really judged and angry that she’s trying to sabotage my efforts to meet someone. Marina, 44, Nottingham Many people still have very outdated views about the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to find a date. Yes, your sister’s views are harsh but I suspect they come from the fact that she’s never been…

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Red velvet and rose SERVES 16 PREP TIME 45 MINS PLUS COOLING COOKING 30 MINS YOU WILL NEED 150g unsalted butter, at room temperature 300g golden caster sugar 1tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs, separated 284ml carton buttermilk 2tbsp red gel food colouring 250g plain flour 25g cornflour 2tbsp cocoa powder 1tsp white wine vinegar 1tsp bicarbonate of soda FOR THE FROSTING 375g full-fat soft cheese 75g unsalted butter, at room temperature 450g icing sugar Red gel food colouring Coloured sugar sprinkles, white chocolate roses and candles, to decorate HOW TO DO IT 1 Heat the oven to 180 ° C/Gas 4. Grease and line the base of three 20cm round sandwich tins. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Gradually whisk in the vanilla extract and…

DIET BEFORE BREAKFAST: Huge bowl of cereal with sugar, two slices of white bread toast with butter and marmalade LUNCH Cheese sandwich, three slices of bread and butter, cheese and onion crisps, chocolate biscuit and a chocolate muffin DINNER Chips and breaded chicken, bread and butter and mayonnaise SNACKS Chocolate, biscuits and cakes DIET NOW BREAKFAST Bran flakes, an apple, one slice of wholemeal bread and two poached eggs LUNCH Chicken with salad DINNER Slimming World sausages with vegetables SNACKS Fruit and yogurt…

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Michelle Keegan GEMINI (3 JUNE) This year the former Corrie star is trying out all kinds of roles, but in December she faces her biggest ever challenge on the career or personal front – perhaps both. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Other people seem to be getting all the good stuff while you feel frustrated, stuck or downright angry. Don’t fester and fume. Ask for help, get advice and consider all your options, not just the ones you’ve recently looked at. It’s likely that they are wrong. For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May While talking things out and communicating generally might have got you into deep waters lately, now it won’t. In fact, it’s positively necessary and not only enables you to clear…

You sang for the Queen recently – what an amazing experience! I loved it. I was given a brief and it was up to us to come up with an appropriate song. My part was quite emotional, so I had to remember not to cry and pull myself together. It was absolutely amazing. All performers are a bit superstitious and before I go on I have a word with my dad, who I lost when I was 15, and ask him to bless my voice. It makes me feel better. You’ve also been to a garden party with Her Majesty. It’s always an honour. I wished her a happy birthday and told her what I was singing. My family are big fans of the Queen and I was brought up…

Bridget at the BBC Another clue on the upcoming Bridget Jones movie has been revealed after actress Renée Zellweger went undercover at the BBC for some vital research! In Bridget Jones’s Baby, Bridget will land a job as a news producer, so Renée, 47, secretly went behind the scenes on Fiona Bruce’s 10pm bulletin to find out more. A source said, ‘Renée shadowed Fiona and no one noticed. She wanted to see how a real-life bulletin was put together.’ There’s not long to go now – the film is out in September. BABY JOY! There is lovely news for EastEnders’ star Kellie Bright – she’s expecting her second baby. The actress, 39, made the announcement on her Twitter page, saying, ‘Shhh... Don’t tell anyone, but I’m pregnant! My…

A NEW BOOK? There’s something exciting up Carol’s sleeve for 2016. The star revealed that she’s been busy writing a new autobiography to follow on from her 2010 book Oh, Carol!, which detailed her rise from growing up on a council estate in Kent to nabbing her job on Loose Women in 2003. ‘It [the new book] is about the last six years, and a lot of things have happened in those last six years,’ she explained. ‘I was asked to write it two or three years ago and I thought, ‘I don’t have anything to say, nothing’s happened.’ And then since I’ve left Loose Women, I’ve tried a few new things.’ A NEW SHOW? After months of rumours it looks like Carol and her old Loose Women gang could…

If you want to lose weight, the easy way to get started is on our exclusive 5:2 Diet – the flexible and successful way to drop pounds. All you need to do is stick to a calorie-restricted diet (500 for women and 600 for men) for just two days a week – you choose which days suit you best, and on the other five you can have roughly 2,000 calories (see our plan). To make life even easier you can now have all the foods you need for your fast days delivered directly to your door or even your desk! There’s a delicious range of healthy breakfasts, lunches and dinners to choose from and we’ve even included a tasty menu plan, packed with our own delicious recipes so you have…

1 Forgive the person. It sounds so obvious but it’s the number one way to stop feeling angry. It’s a form of acceptance that will allow you to move on. 2 Communicate. Try to tell the person who has made you angry how you feel. Often having your hurt feelings recognised is the easiest way to end an argument. 3 Tell the person what you need from them. Is it an apology or something more practical that will stop you feeling so aggrieved? 4 Is all this anger wasted energy? Will you care about it in a month, a year? If the answer is no, then it may be time to opt for closure. 5 Delve deeper. Ask yourself is this anger really about the person, or is it actually…

‘I told myself to stay calm’ At 31 weeks pregnant, I was at home when my contractions started. I was terrified my baby was coming too early, so my fiancé, Alex, rushed me to hospital. There, just hours later, our son, Eddie, was born. Weighing just 4lb 1oz, with his tiny button nose, Eddie looked like a doll. He was in an incubator due to his size so it was three weeks before we could bring him home. Eddie’s sister, Adela, then two, was fascinated by her baby brother, singing him Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as he drifted off to sleep. Our family was finally together. But six days later, at 8pm on October 2015, I was in the living room breastfeeding Eddie when he started to splutter. I thought…

HOW TO... GET THE BEST PRICES ON ebay Flogging your old gear on the auction site? A new survey has revealed the best words to include in the title and description (and the ones to steer clear of), if you want to get a decent price. USE ‘GENTS’ NOT ‘MEN’S’ The study, by Birmingham City University, found items listed as ‘men’s watches’ sold for an average of £30, while ‘gents’ watches’ sold for an average of £70. IS IT FOR REAL? Labelling an item as ‘authentic’, rather than ‘genuine’ will also get you a higher price. SPELLCHECK The study also found that if you don’t spell the item correctly then the price will suffer too. On the flip side, sites like fatfingers. co.uk  reveal bargains where…

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So rude I was shocked to hear about the newlyweds who seemed dissatisfied with the £100 cheque they got as a gift from one of their guests. If I were the guest, I’d ask for the money back. While the bride and groom may spend quite a bit of money on their guests, it also costs guests to attend a wedding, so it all evens out in the end. It’s not about money. It’s about celebrating a marriage with family and friends. No gifts are required other than a guest’s presence. Elizabeth H Merck, via Facebook Who cares about their age gap? Why is there such a big fuss made about the age gap between Cheryl and Liam Payne now they’re dating? Age is just a number. My partner is…

REUNITED? Could former This Morning pals Fern Britton and Phillip Schofield be making a TV comeback? According to Fern, 58, it’s not something she’s ruled out! The presenter was chatting about her time on the show, saying, ‘It was great. Phillip is an extraordinary force. Something between us was like lighting the blue touch paper, it made us laugh, it was a great relationship. Would we want to recreate that? Never say never.’ Fern quit the show in 2009 but has no regrets. ‘You have to leave the party before they’re fed up with you,’ she added. ‘I only just passed my GCSEs!’ Anna Chancellor reveals how exam struggles didnÕt hold her back for this new role Four Weddings And A Funeral actress Anna…

Since leaving Emmerdale last year, Natalie Anderson has been trying her hand at something quite different. With a love of fashion, the star’s been busy sharing her styling secrets as part of This Morning’s glam squad! We caught up with Natalie, 34, who’s married to financial specialist James Shepherd and mum to Freddie, three, to chat being a softie and guilty pleasures… What makes you happy? I love snuggling up on the sofa and watching a film when it’s raining outside. Or I love going for a walk with my husband and son. We’re really lucky where we live in Yorkshire because we’re surrounded by nature trails and we can take our boy to see the sheep and the horses. What makes…