Innholdsfortegnelse for June 8, 2015 i Woman's Own

Sheridan’s a winner! When actress Sheridan Smith was awarded her OBE recently she bashfully said she didn’t feel as worthy as many of the recipients. ‘I just do my acting, it’s what I love,’ she said. But there’s no doubting her achievements following her incredible performances in Mrs Biggs, Cilla and as cancer blogger Lisa Lynch in The C Word. icking up her gong at Buckingham Palace from Prince William, she sported a short, dark hair style – the result of having her head shaved for the cancer drama – and looked every inch the star she really is. Join us online Head to our fabulous website, womansown.co.uk, to get all the latest celeb gossip, great competitions anddeals,plus beauty, fashion, easy recipes and health tips.…

The previous Mrs Wallaces WIFE 1 In 1991, Gregg, then 24, marned first wife Christine but she left him after just six weeks. WIFE 2 marriage ended. Gregg m e t Denise and the couple married,in 1999, having two children, L.bby and Tom. The marriage ended in 2004 after she discovered he'd cheated on her w.th an employee. WIFE 3 In 2009 he met Heidi Brown, who was 17 years his junior. The pair wed in 2011 but called time on their nuptials in 2012, with Gregg saying, ‘She was taking over my life… however much I gave it never seemed enough.’ Standing outside The Goring hotel in London, things between MasterChef star Gregg Wallace, 50, and his fiancée Anne-Marie Sterpini, 29, look strained. It’s a big change from the happy…

We put our lives in the hands of doctors and nurses. We trust them to prescribe the correct tablets and run the right tests. But is that always right? Can trust sometimes be blind? Back in 2011, my life was so different. I was happy as a single mum to my grown-up son, Tom, 22, and I had a good job as a teaching assistant. Only then I started suffering from back pain. At first, it was a tingling sensation up my right leg, but over time it got worse. One day at work I bent down to pick up a toy and an agonising pain tore through my back. My doctor put me on painkillers and I started physiotherapy. When that didn’t work I had injections in my spine,…

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Help! I have a dentist phobia As a teenager I was partially sedated and had all my wisdom teeth removed. I found it so traumatic I haven’t been into a dentist’s surgery since – I’m now 34. The problem is I’ve been in pain for several months and I know I need to go to the dentist. I know my phobia is out of control. Would hypnosis work? Yvette, viaFacebook I’m so sorry to hear about this. Given that you’re open to hypnosis, I suggest having a listen to the special ‘conquering dentist fear’ section on the Harmony Hypnosis App (£2.99, hypnosisappstore.com). I think it’s really good and, if you find it helpful, you could then book an appointment with a local hypnotherapist to work with you one-toone on your…

There it was again, that strange fluttering feeling in my stomach. I was sitting at the bus stop on my way home from my waitressing job and I felt a sense of fear welling up in me. Could I be pregnant? I was 20 and had been seeing my boyfriend, Tom*, for 18 months. It was the 1970s and, back then, there were few things worse than being an unmarried mum. Realising I needed the truth, I booked an appointment with my GP. As he broke the news, I was terrified but I knew I wanted this baby more than anything. ‘Tom will support me,’ I told myself. So that night, he came over to my place in Boscombe, near Bournemouth. I took Tom’s hand and placed it on my…

In the NEWS Cash perks and reward schemes linked to spending on credit cards are becoming less generous thanks to a new EU ruling. The rule change means banks can no longer charge as much to retailers and restaurants when a debit or credit card is used as payment. So to make up for the loss in profit, they are being less generous with perks offered to everyday customers. Waitrose, Nectar, Capital One and Avios are among some of the big names that have cut back on deals for loyal customers. Others are likely to follow. HOW TO… avoid sneaky extra charges From extra restaurant tips to debitcard fees, we’ve all fallen victim to annoying add-ons when picking up a bill. Here’s how to avoid the worst 1 QUERYSERVICE CHARGES&TIPS…

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Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Psychologists always say self-awareness is a good thing. The more you understand yourself and your motives, the more choices you have and (hopefully) you make fewer mistakes. This week offers opportunities for getting to know yourself better. Use them! ◆ For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Before the weekend it’s a good time to speak up for values and principles you hold to be truly important. You’re a force to be reckoned with! On Saturday, the mood changes when your ruler Venus moves into fun-loving Leo. Party on. ◆ For more call 0901 609 4781* Gemini 21May–20Jun Tuesday’s Full Moon brings a relationship matter to a crashing climax. If you’ve been waiting on a date, here it comes.…

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Kevin McCloud: ESCAPE TO THE WILD MONDAYS, CHANNEL 4 Kevin McCloud is back, presenting a new series that unearths the stories of ordinary people who quit the rat race in the UK in favour of living in some of the most remote places on earth. Me And My Guide Dog TUESDAYS,ITV In July 2013 a litter of 11 puppies was born all destined for greatness! Catch up with them to see if they have what it takes to be guide dogs for the blind. Missed out? You can watch it on ITV Player.…

Isabel Webster landed the role of newsreader on Sunrise alongside Eamonn Holmes last year. Recently married, the journalist is now expecting her first baby. We caught up with Isabel, 32, to find outmore… Doyouhaveany hiddentalents? My husband [Liam Pearce] used to live in Amsterdam, so we cycled a lot and we realised I’m like a turbo cyclist! I can cycle so fast that I was beating all the guys. They were like, ‘Are you a pro?’ I was like, ‘I think I just have strong thighs!’ I also love accents – if anyone talks to me in an accent, I find it hard not to copy it. I think I could have been an impersonator in another life. What makes you happy? The simple things – when I’m with family,…

Thigh’s the limit Emmerdale’s latest addition, Gemma Atkinson, 30, made quite an impact in this royal blue maxi dress, with its daring thigh-high split. Black beauty Shona McGarty, 23, couldn’t look more different to her EastEnders character, Whitney Dean. This classy number really enhances her alabaster skin. Berry nice Wow! Gillian Taylforth, 59, is a world away from Walford in this raspberry dress. She keeps the deep V-neckline demure with a lace overlay. Back up Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Merna, 31, balances this statement backless design with an elegant high neck and dramatic train. In the navy Show off shapely shoulders in a halterneck dress like Coronation Street’s Sally Dynevor, 52. We love the slicked back hair, Sal! Racy lace Wearing underwear as outerwear continues to be a huge trend.…

In her first interview since revealing her year-long breast cancer ordeal, Carol McGiffin has admitted that she’s far from being back to normal. The sad confession came as the former Loose Women star was discussing her battle with the brutal disease. Talking about the effects of chemotherapy, she said it had really taken its toll on her body, adding that despite the treatment ending five months ago, ‘I still don’t feel right.’ Shock news Carol, 55, shocked fans in February this year when she revealed she’d suffered a grade 3 negative triple tumour in her left breast. Posing for pictures with a shaved head, she said she’d had a mastectomy and an intensive six rounds of chemotherapy and 15 sessions of radiotherapy. Opening up about the treatment, she said, ‘I…

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3 simple steps to weight loss • You begin with a 48-hour reducedcarb eating plan to help you shed a couple of pounds (mainly water – but you’ll still look slimmer) very quickly. • Motivated by the two-day kickstart menu, continue with a calorie-controlled and nutritionally balanced mix-andmatch meal plan for five days (or longer if you want to). • Team with at least 30 minutes of daily physical activity – such as jogging, swimming, brisk walking or a gym class – tailored to your ability. You should be breathing a lot harder at the end of it. 48-HOUR KICKSTA RT MENU Try to follow this menu exactly. If there’s a food you really don’t like, you can substitute it for something similar, as long as you check labels and…

1 COELIAC DISEASE This autoimmune disorder causes the body to react to gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye and many processed foods. Left untreated it can cause damage to your gut, leading to malnutrition, osteoporosis and anaemia. NHS TEST You should be investigated if you have symptoms (eg, gut problems or severe mouth ulcers) or a family history of the condition. Diagnosis involves a blood test and then (if positive) a gut biopsy. THE DIY OPTION Biocard (£19.99, chemists nationwide) tests a pinprick of blood for the IgA antibodies that are a red flag for 99% of cases of coeliac disease. You’ll get the results in 10 minutes and they’re 96% accurate (bhr.co.uk). EXPERT VIEW Norma McGough from Coeliac UK says, ‘You must keep eating gluten through…

Tropical pancake layer cake SERVES 4 PREP TIME 15 MINS COOKING TIME 10 MINS YOUWILLNEED FOR THE PANCAKES ◆ 60g plain flour ◆ Pinch of salt ◆ 1tsp caster sugar ◆ 1 egg ◆ 150ml milk ◆ Oil, for frying FOR THE FILLING ◆ 250g mascarpone ◆ Zest of 1 lime ◆ 1tbsp icing sugar ◆ ½ pineapple, cut into cubes ◆ 1-2 mangoes, cubed ◆ 2-3 kiwi fruits, sliced ◆ 2-3tbsp pomegranate seeds HOW TO DO IT 1To make the pancakes, tip the flour, salt and sugar into a bowl. Add the egg and milk, beat until smooth. Lightly grease the base of a small frying pan with oil and heat. Pour in some of the batter to make a very thin layer over the base of the pan…

W hen Keely was born on 23 July 2006 she had a shock of dark hair. Only that wasn’t all she was born with. As I cradled my baby girl lying in my hospital bed, the midwife said, ‘We believe Keely has Down’s syndrome.’ At my 12-week scan doctors had spotted a thickening around her neck – a sign of the syndrome, but I’d decided against having an amniocentesis test. This was my fourth baby and while I was now a single mum, I told myself that whatever the future held, I’d love this one as much as my others. Only here, holding her in my arms, I felt so overwhelmed with worries. Nothing could dent my love for Keely but I feared for her future. What sort of life…

‘We set sail and never looked back’ My days are spent with my husband Jules at sea, watching dolphins play, sometimes even spotting a whale. But we’re not on holiday. This is my everyday life – and so different to how things once were… A few years ago, my day would start at 6am when I’d haul myself out of bed and take our dogs, Tinker and Scrappy, for a walk before starting work at a school in Dudley as assistant head. Between assemblies, meetings and dealing with naughty kids, days would go in a flash. Whenever I’d idly wonder what I could do instead, I could never think of anything that would pay as well as my job. Jules, 46, a manager for an energy company, shared my priorities.…

‘I hit the jackpot while watching A MOVIE!’ I’d read winners’ stories in Woman’s Own years ago and that’s what made me want to sign up to the site. ‘Normal people do win large jackpots,’ I thought to myself. But even though I’d read the stories, I still never dreamt I’d be one of them. After joining Woman’s Own Bingo, I won £20 here and £10 there, then I had a couple of £50 wins, which was great. But my biggest prize came at the end of last year. My husband, Stephen, 62, and I were having family over for dinner, so I’d been busy in the kitchen all day. After dinner, we’d been planning to go to our local village hall as there was a bingo night on and…

She may have just announced she’s leaving the show later this year, but there’s still a lot in store for Gemma Oaten’s troubled character, Rachel Breckle. With potential custody battles on her hands and manipulative exboyfriends to deal with, the next few months are going to be a huge rollercoaster journey. Thankfully for Gemma, 31, her own life is a lot calmer. We sat down with her for a good old chinwag… You’re leaving Emmerdale! Was it a really hard decision? Yes, it’s a big step, but I’m excited. I love Emmerdale and I have friends for life here, but I’m 31 now, and a lot has changed for me of late. It’s time for the next chapter. I’m very happy... Emmerdale will always have a place in my heart,…

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Cringemum ALERT! Eugenie and Beatrice, we suggest you avert your eyes – your mum Sarah Ferguson has plastered your baby pics all over her handbag! The Duchess of York stepped out with her TOWIE style bag in Cannes, emblazoned with pictures of the girls as toddlers wearing frilly dresses and bonnets. This isn’t the first time Fergie, 55, has showed her devotion to her kids through fashion. Back in January she carried another bag with a huge black and white picture of Beatrice, 26, and Eugenie, 25, on the front! Let’s hope they don’t embarrass easily. Aspicy HONEYMOON3 Geri Horner looks blissfully happy as she soaks up the rays in the South of France with her new hubby, Christian, 41. The pair wed in a fairytale ceremony in Bedfordshire in…

WHAT SHE SAYS Always denied having plastic surgery, only admitting to some less intrusive facial procedures and a recent laser treatment to tidy up her ‘hairy forehead’. BUM Kim famously X-rayed her bum on Keeping Up With The Kardashians to prove to the world that she hasn’t had bum implants. And our surgery expert agrees. ‘Implants on the bum don’t work well,’ says Mr Karidis. ‘There is a procedure that takes the fat from other parts of the body but the volume of fat is huge and Kim i s u n lik ely to h ave ha d t h at amount already on her body.’ But US doctor Michelle Copeland disagrees, saying, ‘It definitely appears that Kim had her bum augmented. It’s possible she had a type of…

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We’ve all heard the saying ‘hell hath no fury like a woman scorned’ and when it comes to these ladies, there’s nothing more true. These stories are enough to strike fear into the heart of themost macho of men… He won’t be going on a date for awhile! Driving down the A1 you expect to see signs telling you to watch your speed and where to turn for the next service station. But motorists were treated to something a little different when two women decided to teach their cheating ex a lesson. Nicola Morland and Steve Frazer had been together a few years but when they split up, he started dating Angela Illingworth. And according to reports, when he and Nicola rekindled their relationship, he kept on seeing Angela. His…

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Everyone’s favourite childhood lolly, Fab, is back with a new flavour, Tropical. Packed with pineapple, orange and passion fruit, it will keep the whole family happy as it’s under 90 calories. But don’t worry, it still has the sprinkles! Priced £1.99 for six, The Co-operative. Run to the sun cocktail SERVES 1 PREP TIME 5 MINS COST PER SERVING £1.45 1 Pour 30ml golden rum into a cocktail shaker with 10ml triple sec, 10ml almond syrup and 10ml lychee juice and shake together thoroughly. 2 Add the pulp of one passion fruit and 60ml Vita Coco Coconut Water with Pineapple. Shake again and pour over ice into a tall glass to serve. Sweet TREAT Fancy something tasty today? Let us introduce you to the limited edition Müllerlight Exotic range! These…

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He’ssickin thehead! The love-rat stories in your magazine always make my blood boil! And ‘How could I have fallen for his lies?’ was no exception. Poor Melanie, having to discover that the man she loved was having sex behind her back with a 15-year-old. Thank God he’s locked up now. Some people are just sick in the head. Caroline Fulton, North Yorkshire Well done, Claudia I thought Claudia Winkleman was so brave to go on television and talk about her daughter’s ordeal when her Halloween costume caught on fire. I really felt her pain. Those garments should be banned. Carol Pritchard Longandlovely! I just wanted to say how great it is to see celebrities in their fifties and sixties with longer hair. There seems to be some assumption that just…

POUT LADIES The ladies of Good Morning Britain enjoyed a fun night out recently, posting this selfie of them pouting at the camera. New mum Charlotte Hawkins, 40, Ranvir Singh, 38, and Laura Tobin, 33, let their hair down together as they enjoyed an evening off from work. Ranvir tweeted, ‘Charlotte Hawkins and me on a glam mums’ night out.’ GOING LIVE! Simon Cowell has revealed yet more exciting plans for the next series of The X Factor – and this one is major! Instead of pre-recording those moments in the judges’ houses round when contestants are told they’re through, Simon 55, plans to make them live! ‘Simon wants to increase the drama and tension,’ a source revealed. ‘It would be an exciting innovation. There are lots of logistical and…

‘I’mtough butI’vegot asoftheart’ You can tell you love playing Erica! She’s good fun and she tells it how it is, but she isn’t offensive or bitchy like other characters I’ve played. You must have made some great mates on Corrie. The scenes I’ve filmed with Helen Worth have been good fun. Her character Gail is great and even though she can be a bit of a fighter, she’s very funny, too. How does Erica compare with Kim Tate in Emmerdale? I’d be hard pushed to supersede Kim but hopefully Erica will become as well known but for different reasons. After I did episodes at Christmas, someone came up to me and shouted ‘Erica’. It was great to have a different name shouted at me. You have an emotional storyline with…