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‘I’d like to be more eloquent than I am so I could answer Piers Morgan’ Sally Dynevor, 53, has played social climber Sally Metcalfe on Corrie since 1986, a role that’s seen her character battle breast cancer, discover her ex’s affair and finally marry her now husband Tim Metcalfe. But this week things take a turn for the busybody mum, with the discovery her daughter Rosie [Helen Flanagan] has been a drugs mule, something that brings the councillor back to earth with a bump. Woman’s Own caught up with the actress – who lives in Cheshire with her Emmerdale scriptwriter husband Tim Dynevor and kids Phoebe, 21, Sam, 19, and Hattie, 13 – to find out more. Hi…

‘The girls were horrified’ Staring into my partner Scott’s eyes, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. ‘It’s over,’ he said coldly. It was December 2015 and Scott and I had been together for 14 years. When we’d met I’d had my two girls, Naomi, just five, and Shanae, three, but he’d scooped us all up and looked after us. We’d then gone on to have our own daughter, Ella, born in January 2004. We had shared so much together, how could he leave me now? But Scott just turned and walked out the door and I collapsed on the sofa. Sobbing, I called my sister Gemma. ‘Scott’s left me,’ I wept down the phone. ‘Has he got someone else?’ she asked. The thought hadn’t even occurred to me. But…

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‘IT’S FABULOUS!’ Zoe Ball and her new toy-boy boyfriend could be a match made in heaven, according to his ex-girlfriend! After splitting from her husband of 17 years, Norman Cook, 53, in August, Zoe, 46, has fallen for Antiques Roadshow cameraman Billy Yates, 40, and it seems things are going brilliantly. ‘It’s all lovely and fabulous,’ Billy’s ex-lover Molly Johnson, 41, revealed. ‘I hope they’re very happy. He is a dear friend, my whole family just adore him. All that matters to us is that he’s happy. I wish the very best for him.’ Seeing double! Wow, doesn’t Andrea McLean look incredible in this throwback snap from 1997! She’s the spitting image of a certain 90s pop princess – you can barely tell her and Britney…

TV star Coleen Nolan has told pals she’s terrified she won’t be able to fix her marriage to musician Ray Fensome. The Loose lady confessed on live TV – just before going on Celebrity Big Brother – that her relationship was on the rocks. Worried viewers also saw her break down on camera as she talked about the state of her marriage. After then winning the Channel 5 show, Coleen left the house declaring she wanted to do everything she could to win back her husband. Yet in a new shock twist, it’s now come to light that the star is scared her marriage may actually be beyond saving. Barely talking Talking to a close pal, Coleen admitted, ‘My greatest fear is that Ray has moved on emotionally, that it’s…

GET IN THE PINK The prettiest way to make your wardrobe work from winter to spring. All shades welcome! MODERN MONOCHROME If you’re going to invest in a print this season, make it gingham and make it mono LADYLIKE BAGS Shelve your slouchy totes in favour of something with structure… and a little bit of class SPORTY CHIC Hit a home run in 2017 with go- faster stripes, drawstring details and sweatshirts in fancy fabrics GARDEN FLORALS Embrace spring with a burst of pretty florals! Wear peasant frocks with boots then swap for sandals when it’s warmer ROMANTIC RUFFLES Add a dash of whimsical fun to your wardrobe with some feminine frills SLINKY SCARVES A printed scarf is an easy way to update your look. For an alternative look, tie…

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1 Slowly back away. Talk to them less, see them less and talk about them less until they become more peripheral to your daily life and easier to break off with. 2 Don't do it in person. Difficult people can make face-to- face endings hard. Distance makes things easier, so write a letter, send an email or phone instead. 3 Don't over explain yourself. You have the right to be friends with who you want. If it’s not working for you, be honest, be kind, but stay strong. 4 Don't let others make you feel bad. People can be strange about friendship breakups. Don’t let their view influence what you have to do. 5 Let go of guilt. Not all friendships are made to last a lifetime so don’t feel…

‘Delight turned to dismay’ Picking up the post, my stomach lurched as I opened another party invitation. Scanning the words, my worst fears were confirmed – ‘Dress code – think slinky glitz and glam dresses.’ ‘Yeah, right,’ I scoffed to myself. After tossing the invite into the bin, I instinctively reached for a bag of crisps. It was my third packet of the morning. At 5ft 4in and 23st, the last thing I wanted to do was put on a size 32 dress and dance around in front of a room of smirking people. This wasn’t the first time I’d skipped an event because of my size. It was May 2014 and I’d already turned down three invites for that summer. Being big, I just couldn’t fit into any decent…

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‘I never imagined I’d be here in a million years. Being in Corrie’s got me so many great roles’ One of the dramas of the decade, Broadchurch , is returning to our screens this week, and it promises to be grittier and darker than ever. This time there will be a new face in the show – Julie Hesmondhalgh. The star, who was on the Corrie cobbles for 16 years, plays Trish Winterman, a local woman who is a victim of sexual assault. Here Julie, 46, who lives with her partner Ian Kershaw and their two daughters, chats about life after soap and strangers hugging her on the street… Congratulations! Landing a role in Broadchurch is a big…

Actress Vicky McClure, 33, has starred in a string of hit TV shows including This Is England and Broadchurch . Here, she explains more about her new psychological drama The Replacement. nervously. The weird nervous energy that runs through it was interesting. Do you have any sympathy for Paula? Oh yeah, which you’ll discover. A lot of characters that I’ve played have a bad side but there’s a reason for it. But don’t get me wrong, she’s twisted. Hi Vicky! Your character Paula Reece is quite dark and twisted – is it a challenging part to play? It’s a challenge because you’ve got to tap into something that doesn’t come naturally. It’s a thriller, it’s that feeling…

You celebrated 50 years as a fashion icon last year… I can’t believe it. I was discovered in February 1966, and mine really is a Cinderella story. I was whisked off to Paris and New York and was a Vogue cover girl. Have there been talks to make a film about your life? Watch this space! There have been approaches in the past – it’s never been right, but things could be getting closer. How much has your experience helped with your own designing? Enormously! My first range came out when I was 17, so I feel I really understand fashion. My mum, my sister and I used to make our own clothes, too. I feel I have a sense of what works and what doesn’t. And now you have…

Former model and TV presenter Katie Price has confessed that last year she hit ‘rock bottom’. In a frank interview, the former Page 3 girl admitted, ‘I went through the blackest mood of my life last year. I couldn’t see the point of getting up in the morning. For the first time in my life I didn’t feel like going on. I just wanted to curl up and disappear. For no reason I would burst into tears and everything felt so pointless.’ Mum-of-five Katie, 38, who is married to househusband Kieran Hayler, 29, then went on to add that the pressure of fame and being the sole breadwinner was the reason behind her low mood. ‘I hit rock, rock bottom,’ she told The Sun On Sunday .…

LADY IN RED Formal and fabulous – Diana loved designer Catherine Walker, who created this amazing red suit. Diana wore it in 1996 on a charity visit to The Lighthouse Trust. SHOW-STOPPER Diana picked another design by Catherine Walker for her 1989 trip to Hong Kong with Prince Charles. With its beaded matching jacket and high collar, Diana dubbed it her ‘Elvis dress’. The result was stunning! TARTAN TREND On a visit to Italy in 1985 Diana wore the famous Emanuel coat with matching hat. The outfit was specially commissioned by Diana and Emanuel later confirmed it was the only one ever to be made. ETHEREAL BEAUTY Back in 1987, Diana headed to the famous Cannes Film Festival in France, dressed head to toe in pastel blue – another design…

1 CORAL BLIMEY Loose Woman Andrea McLean, 47, has drawn beauty inspo from the Chanel catwalk in bold coral lipstick. Opt for a matte finish for extra cool points. We love Collection Velvet Kiss Lip Cream in Mango, £2.99. 2 BLURRY EYED Great news for the less steady-handed among us… smoky eyes just got a whole lot easier – and sexier. Precision flicks and cut-crease shading bow down to smudgy, rock chick eyes. Draw Rimmel Scandal’Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner, £3.99, along the upper and lower lash lines, then blend with a small brush to blur neat edges. Using a cotton bud, apply a dash of clear lip gloss to the centre of your lids and beneath the eye to create that smouldering effect. 3 PRETTY IN PINK Nobody puts baby…

HE SAID NO TO MARRIAGE I have been with my partner for 21 years and we have two kids together who are now 18 and 20 years old. At Christmas I asked him to marry me thinking it would be a lovely thing for us to do after two decades together (plus I’m 50 this year) but he turned me down. He said he didn’t want the hassle of a wedding. I feel gutted by this, as we’ve always talked about getting married, and I’m wondering what I am doing with a man who doesn’t want the things I do in life. What do I do? Helen, 49, Cheshire I’m wondering if you have told your partner exactly why you want to get married? And also if you have listened…

3 Ways to BEAT THOSE BUGS Dodge the nasty viruses causing colds, flu and chest infections… 1 PACK SOME TISSUES Infectious flu viruses can live on hard surfaces for 24 hours, but only for 15 minutes on a tissue. So use them to catch every sneeze – not your hand or sleeve! Then bin it and wash your hands – thoroughly. 2 BUILD UP IMMUNITY Flu is the top reason people are off work sick, but nearly three quarters of us don’t do anything to protect ourselves from it, says a survey by Well Pharmacy. The best thing you can do is to get your five- a-day or more and take a supplement. TRY Healthspan Pelargonium (£12.45 for 30, healthspan.co.uk ). They can help your body fight…

FROM ITALY Necci – chestnut flour pancakes with ricotta and chestnut honey SERVES 4-6 MAKES 12 PREP TIME 10 MINS + RESTING TIME COOKING TIME 20 MINS YOU WILL NEED • 250g chestnut flour • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for cooking • pinch of salt • 2 marron glacé (optional), chopped • 400g sheep’s milk ricotta • chestnut honey, to serve HOW TO DO IT 1 Preheat the oven to 110°C/ Gas ¼ and put a plate in to keep the pancakes warm while you make the rest. In a large bowl, mix the flour with enough water to get a smooth, dense batter slightly thicker than a usual crêpe batter; you will need about 300ml water. 2 Add the olive oil and salt, and mix…

‘Aged five, he said his first word’ Call it mother’s instinct but I knew my son Tate wasn’t like other babies from the moment he was born in October 2008. He seemed to have an aversion to sleep. As I gently tried to rock him he’d scream more loudly. My husband Neil and I put it down to us being over-anxious new parents. Only, as the months passed, I realised Tate didn’t point, or wave or clap. He didn’t even cry when I left the room. Did he even know I was his mum? Researching online one word kept popping up – autism. Neil kept reassuring me that Tate was fine. ‘All babies develop at different rates,’ he’d say. Our doctor said the same. ‘Stop comparing him to other babies,’…

Talented Sheridan I don’t tend to watch TV crime dramas, but I was totally gripped by The Moorside. Sheridan Smith is fantastic – she really is such a talented actress. When you look back to all the roles she has played, they are just so varied – I think that takes great skill. Debra Milcallef PIC OF THE WEEK Win £50 if we feature your photo Noah’s brave cancer battle I’m so glad to hear that Michael Bublé’s little boy Noah is doing well with his cancer battle. No child should suffer with that terrible disease. Good luck to the whole family – I’m sure they are all so relieved. We look forward to having you back, Mr Bublé! Valerie McClendon Letting rip I couldn’t believe my eyes when I…

SHAMPOO? NO THANKS Gary Barlow may have confessed he hadn’t washed his hair for 22 years but it’s not just him that shies away from shampoo. The Let It Shine judge has now revealed that the rest of Take That avoided it too! ‘I know it’s weird, but it’s true,’ Gary, 46, revealed. ‘I think I’ve added it up wrongly – the last time I used shampoo was in 1995. It was greasy for about 10 days but after that it was totally fine. All of us Take That boys stopped washing our hair.’ That doesn’t sound like magic to us, boys! DATE’S BACK! Get ready for a lorra lorra laughs as Blind Date returns after 14 years. The show will air later this year on…

Cheeky Italian chef Gino D’Acampo is never far from our screens with his regular stints on This Morning , Gino’s Italian Escape series and as a weekly panellist on Celebrity Juice . We caught up with the star, 40, who’s married to Jessica Morrison and dad to Luciano, 14, Rocco, 12, and Mia, four, to talk about career dreams and facing his fears... If you had 24 hours to yourself, what would you spend it doing? I’d make sure I was in Sardinia for a start. We have a home there and it’s the perfect place to relax. I’d start the day with an espresso and then head down to my boat for a long day of fishing, lying in…