Innholdsfortegnelse for 10-Apr-2017 i Woman's Own

Proud parents Cheryl, 33, and Liam Payne, 23, are said to have turned down huge money deals for photos of their new son. The couple announced the arrival of their 7lb 9oz little boy by sharing a picture with fans but were careful not to show his face. ‘We are all madly in love and overwhelmingly happy with our little arrival,’ the caption read. A friend explained the couple had been offered huge deals for photos. ‘They turned it down as the baby’s privacy is the most important thing to them,’ the friend said. In a money-driven world, how refreshing! Subscribe to Woman’s Own from £10.99* Subscribe online at magazinesdirect. com/11ZL  or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 11ZL…

Looking back! Before Lorraine Kelly, 57, had her own show – Lorraine Live – she worked alongside Eamonn Holmes hosting GMTV from 1993 until 1994. Holmes at home We’ve woken up to his Irish charm since 1993, when Eamonn Holmes, 57, began his ITV career as host of GMTV. Look at those lustrous locks! Over to Ruth Ruth Langsford, 57, began as a reporter on local TV news. In 2000 she started presenting This Morning before joining Loose Women in 1999. Ooh matron! Just look at this snap of a young Sherrie Hewson, 66. This was taken in 1975 when she starred in her first film, Carry On Behind, 18 years before she became Maureen in Corrie. Sunny spells Loose Women anchor Andrea McLean, 47, started out on GMTV…

1 Immerse yourself in positivity Read books with a positive theme, listen to music with uplifting lyrics, and mix with people who look on the bright side of life. By surrounding yourself with positive thoughts, positivity rubs off because it becomes the norm you expect in life. 2 Visualising techniques When life is bad close your eyes and see yourself overcoming what is happening. Visualisation works as it trains your brain to focus on a goal that makes you feel good and will improve your life in a positive way. 3 Use the Happify app It helps you set goals in different ‘tracks’ of your life, like improving your confidence. The free app has different tracks, each of which has its own quizzes, games…

Keep an open mind I’m interested to see what the new Great British Bake Off will be like. There’s been an uproar about the judges and presenters. Mary will be a hard act to follow, but they should be given a chance! Tricia Nolan Off-duty Kate? Kate is such a natural beauty with style and poise. Kate and Wills are a lovely couple who will take the monarchy into modern times. Just like us, I bet she loves getting into her leggings and sweatshirts at the end of the day! Nicola TheWrebel The healthy way to slim I think Lisa Riley looks absolutely amazing with her weight loss. She’s done so well! And what I really like is that she’s shed the pounds in a sensible slow and steady way,…

‘I knew we’d prove people wrong’ ‘We had one last try at IVF’ Watching my husband gently push our six-month-old son, Joshua, on the swings at our local park, I spot another mum and we start chatting. Once we’ve talked about the weather and our children, I know exactly what will be coming next. And glancing over to my husband she comes right out with it. ‘I bet Grandad can’t get enough of his grandson,’ she says. It’s the comment I always get when Mike and I are out with Joshua. Mike’s 58, slightly balding and has grey hair and yes, next to me, he certainly looks like he could be my dad. I’m only 32, so there’s 26 years between us. But I’m speaking out here because…

She’s used to presenting the BBC’s consumer programme Watchdog but now Michelle Ackerley, 32, has stepped into Alex Jones’ shoes while she’s on maternity leave to co-host The One Show. Here the presenter, 32, tells us why it’s proving so much fun… How is it all going with The One Show? It was so nerve-racking at the beginning, but you find your groove. I can properly sit back and enjoy it. Does it feel surreal when you are interviewing so many famous guests? Yes, it really does! We had Naomie Harris on recently and you just find yourself taking a step back thinking, ‘Wow’. What’s so nice is that many of the guests who come on are just so lovely. Who have you been star-struck by? We had Samuel L.…

6am I have a cup of tea and do a workout. I used to do fitness DVDs but now I do apps on my phone. Sometimes I do them with Gareth [Gates, Faye’s boyfriend]. Then I’ll have a smoothie and head to the set. 7.30am Make-up time! I’m probably the most low maintenance character. Kate’s very different to me, I would spend hours getting ready. I share my dressing room with Kym Marsh [who plays Michelle Connor, below]. She is like mama, she always makes sure that I’ve eaten. 8.30am We’re on set. They allocate different times to each scene, depending on how many people are in it. So, if I’ve got a scene with Brooke [V incent, Sophie Webster] in the Bistro, it will only take half an hour…

‘The positive thing is that the cancer hasn’t spread’ Coleen Nolan has been hit by yet another devastating blow after revealing her sister Linda has been diagnosed with stage two cancer. The star made the distressing announcement live on Loose Women after she had been absent from the show for several weeks. It comes as fresh heartache for Coleen who lost her oldest sister Bernie to cancer in 2013 when she was just 52. Coleen has also previously supported Linda through breast cancer back in 2011. ‘This is so hard,’ Coleen announced on TV. ‘My sister Linda had an accident in her home where she fell up the stairs. She fractured and broke her hip. While they did the scan of her hip, they found secondary cancer. It was earth-shattering…

May the farce be with you! Here’s me as Squid Face in The Paddy And Keith Picture Show spoof of Return Of The Jedi, alongside Keith Lemon’s Jabba and Paddy McGuinness as C-3PO, even if I was sweating under the mask like Judith Chalmers without her passport! Living in a box! Here’s me arriving at GMB after it was revealed how Adele gets to the stage inside a box. Hers, I’m told, is more upright. Climbing out of mine I felt more like Debbie McGee than a music star. 5..6..7..8! Stepping up to their spectacular reunion, it was great to see the gang back together! I’m talking Steps, and I can honestly say I’ve never had more calls from pals wanting to get tickets to a gig. I for one…

‘Do you know that you have an 8cm lump on your tongue?’ ‘It wasn’t painful but it was terrifying’ Pulling on my jeans, I smiled. It was December 2005 and, two months after giving birth to my son Charlie, I’d lost the 1st 7lb I’d gained during pregnancy. Although I was thrilled to be back in size 10 clothes, there was still one part of me where the weight didn’t shift… ‘Look at my double chin,’ I sighed to my husband Terry. Before having children, I’d been slim with a well-defined jawline. But during my first pregnancy, with Charlie’s older brother George, in 2000, my face had filled out. It hadn’t bothered me at the time but after losing my baby weight, my double chin hadn’t disappeared. Medical mystery During…

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Perhaps you’ve been told that your muffin top, ageing skin or poor memory aren’t your fault, they’re simply the result of your genes. But the truth is 90% of the signs of ageing and disease are caused by your lifestyle. Through diet, exercise and better choices you can actually prevent ageing, no matter how old you are. And the good news is if you have a family history of Alzheimer’s, cancer and heart disease, scientists have found new ways for us to take control of those ‘naughty’ genes, meaning illness doesn’t have to be inevitable. This sample five-week programme (the full version takes seven weeks) will help you get started. Week 1: Feed Why it matters Thousands of studies prove there’s a link between what you put in your mouth…

1. Eat right Pungent food like garlic causes smelly sulphur compounds which are absorbed into the bloodstream and expelled when you exhale. Eating dairy and raw vegetables will freshen breath and even help whiten teeth. 2. Avoid alcohol and coffee They may make your breath smell because they dry out your mouth. Less saliva allows bacteria to linger. Sugar-free gum is great for stimulating saliva production, so is good for oral hygiene. 3. Clean your tongue Around 90% of bad-breath germs come from the bacteria living on your tongue. Invest in a tongue cleaner – it’s more effective than brushing alone. TRY DenTek OraBrush Tongue Cleaner (right), £5.20, Boots. Dr Dawn Harper is working with DenTek to raise awareness of #TeethTalk, a new campaign to encourage a good oral hygiene…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr A significant week for relationships, and Monday could be a tipping point. You’re in a strong position, but something needs to alter in order to improve. Surely not your behaviour? Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Oh-oh. Communication planet Mercury turns backwards in your sign on Monday ushering in three weeks of cancelled plans plus email and phone issues. Get your ducks in a row before then. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun On Monday your ruler goes backwards and something important needs rethinking. The answer probably lies in your own motivation. And if something just doesn’t feel right, trust your gut. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul People who touch your heart the most are either dealing with a world of pain themselves…

Husband Mike ‘I don’t have to justify our relationship’ I can understand why people mistake me for Joshua’s grandfather. But what I don’t agree with is when people expect us to justify our relationship to them. The fact is, being older means I should know what makes a successful relationship. When my first marriage ended in 1997 I thought I was done with love. Then Sarah stepped into my life, and I feel I’m the luckiest guy in the world. Friend Helen ‘They are a great couple’ Sarah and I have known each other for ages, and as a friend I guess you’re always suspicious of the new man on the scene. But after getting to know Mike, I realised what a great match they were. They are one of…

‘Fans could have met their show favourites’ ‘A photo with just one of the show’s judges was priced as high as £26.80’ Our favourite dancing series has received a major blow after a show aimed at its fans was cancelled due to poor ticket sales. Strictly Come Dancing: The Spectacular was an event set to open this summer to give glitterball fans the chance to meet some of their favourite dancers, judges, presenters and celebrity contestants. But with tickets costing £70 each, and an extra charge on top for pictures with the stars, it seems the high prices put people off. ‘It is with regret that Strictly Come Dancing: The Spectacular has been cancelled,’ show organisers announced on the website. ‘Demand for this event has not been as strong as…

Now Ashley’s gone, how are you? It’s very sad and will be a very strange place without him. When I arrived in the village I spent my first few weeks with John Middleton, who played the former vicar Ashley Thomas, as his love interest Harriet and he made it possible for me to settle in. It took a year to get together on screen – and then it was over in two weeks. You are at home in the Dales now. My lovely niece Rachel said I’d killed the magic when I joined. She said, ‘I believed everyone was real until you turned up, then I knew they were all pretending.’ She’s over it now! How’s your life changed? I live in London, so I do a lot more commuting,…

Pillow fight These dinosaur-shaped travel pillows will make journeys with the little ones a roaring success. £12, nhmshop.co.uk Boiling up Merging comfort with style, glam up this khaki boiler suit with a pair of wedged espadrilles. £60, Next In the bag Colour-pop camera bags were all over the SS17 catwalks. Ideal for your phone, keys and cards. £9.99, New Look And so to bed A green bedroom is thought to soothe and calm, so this palm- print duvet set is a must-buy! £20, JD Williams Perfect blend Whizz up soups, cocktails, smoothies and shakes in this cool Smeg blender. £149.99, John Lewis Prickly treat Succulents top our plant wish list, and with George Home’s faux foliage, there’s no need to water. £4, Asda Camo queen Embellished with pretty…

1 Fight frizz on the go If you’ve got to work to find that your hair has expanded, wisped up and un-smoothed itself, reach for hand cream. Apply to hands as normal then run your fingers through the lengths of your hair to calm any frizz. 2 Thicken your eyelashes Dust translucent powder over your eyelashes in between coats of mascara to fatten up your flutter. 3 Smooth and groom Use your lip balm to tame unruly brows, soften cuticles and highlight cheekbones, as a shimmer-free strobing cream. 4 Give hair pins extra grip Use Kirby grips the right way – grooved side against the head. Spritz with hairspray before using to give your updo extra hold. 5 Save a chipped manicure When you spot a flaw in your mani,…

My partner ogles other women Q When I first met my partner at 44, he was everything that I wanted. He was my best friend. To begin with, he couldn’t take his eyes off me, but four years on he gawks at every beautiful woman that comes his way. I don’t mind once or twice, but when it’s 15 times I think it’s a total lack of respect. I’ve told him how much it hurts me but he thinks I’m being childish. My ex never made me feel like this. My own father did this to my mother, who was stunning, and I don’t want to be feeling like she did. What should I do? L.M, 48, Essex A You’ve hit the nail on the head when you say you…

Buy it Cook it Philadelphia Full Fat Soft Cheese, 180g, Co-op Cheesy omelette Whisk 2 large eggs, season and set aside. Add 2tsp olive oil or butter to a medium-heat frying pan. Once the oil is hot add 170g sliced mushrooms and sauté. Remove and set aside. Next, add another 2tsp olive oil to the pan then pour in the beaten egg. Cook for 2 mins until the egg has just set. Top the egg with 2 ½tbsp cream cheese and the mushrooms. Lower heat, fold the omelette in half and cook for another 2 mins. Remove from pan, garnish with basil before serving. Was £1.99 Now 99p Bargain booze Looking for the perfect drinking partner for your pasta? Then pick up a bottle of this…

1 LOOK AFTER YOUR APPLIANCES Gas devices, including your boiler and cooker, should be safety checked once a year, so set up a free reminder at staygassafe.co.uk. Depending on your circumstances, your energy firm may be able to provide you with a free check, so contact them for details. Warning signs that something is wrong include yellow or dark orange flames, dark, sooty staining and the flame frequently going out. 2 GET THE RIGHT ENGINEER Almost one in five people who got in a gas engineer did not check their ID card or qualifications, a poll for Gas Safe Register found. All engineers must be on the official list at gassaferegister.co.uk. Dodge tradesmen posing as registered gas workers by asking to see their Gas Safe ID card, then texting GAS…

1 Animal Park Weekdays, BBC1 Dream team Ben Fogle and Kate Humble return with Jean Johansson to get another peek behind the scenes with the park keepers and animals. Get ready to feel emotional as they welcome the first cheetah cubs ever to be born at Longleat! 2 The French Collection Weekdays, Channel 4 If you like Bargain Hunt, you’ll love this. The contestants head abroad for a visit to the beautiful French markets and with 800 Euros to spend and dealer Mark Franks on hand with tips, can they bag a bargain? 3 The Secret Life Of Puppies Channel 5 This new documentary follows man’s best friends through the first year of their lives, seeing the world through their eyes as they learn to understand everything around…