Innholdsfortegnelse for 01-May-2017 i Woman's Own

Can you believe it’s six years since the world watched in delight as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot! And no doubt on this year’s anniversary – 29 April – the couple will be celebrating both their very happy marriage and being proud parents to gorgeous George and Charlotte. In May, Kate will also be celebrating her sister Pippa’s wedding and the day is sure to bring back even more happy memories of her own nuptials. The question is, will she steal the limelight in a bottom-hugging dress as Pippa did? Subscribe to Woman’s Own from £10.99* Subscribe online at magazinesdirect . com/12AL  or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 12AL…

‘I couldn’t bear the thought of the boys and what it would do to them’ Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan has admitted she stayed too long in her marriage because she was scared of breaking up her family. Coleen opened up about the guilt she felt, revealing that concern for her children left her so torn, she ended up sticking with her marriage for longer than she felt she ‘should have’. The difficult time came during her marriage to first husband Shane Richie. Reflecting on it, Coleen said, ‘I stayed probably two years longer than I should have – that was me going, ‘It’s not just about us splitting up!’ Referring to her sons with the EastEnders actor – Shane Jr, 28, and Rixton star Jake, 24 – she explained, ‘I…

Dr who’s? She’s causing a stir as Doctor Who’s first ever gay assistant, but Pearl Mackie is taking it all in her stride. ‘I can’t be the first gay Doctor Who character,’ she told me. Well, I always had my suspicions about the Daleks, they have always insisted they don’t do stairs! Peppa please! Welcoming the voice of Peppa Pig into the studio proved surreal for mums Charlotte Hawkins and Kate Garraway. I was a little starstruck too, and snuffled a small, cuddly Peppa for my goddaughter Yasmin. I figured that if Peppa is worth a billion, one stuffed toy wouldn’t be missed! Fridge magnet! I’m learning lots from Susanna Reid’s new show Save Money: Good Food in which my GMB pal opens up people’s homes and finds out how…

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Wash them weekly Rinse brushes with warm water or try Makeup Revolution Antibacterial Brush Cleaner (£5 for 200ml, Superdrug). Rinse and dry afterwards. Or use Look Good Feel Better Anti-Bacterial Brush set (£35, marksandspencer.com). Don’t forget your bag Remember make-up brushes touch your make-up, your make-up bag, and any surface you put them on and these can all harbour bacteria. Wipe your make-up bag and surfaces with an antibacterial gel. Avoid conjunctivitis Don’t share brushes or your make-up as it’s so easy to spread an eye infection, such as conjunctivitis. If you have an infection, throw away mascaras, eye pencils or eyeshadows you’ve used lately. 72% of us admit we never wash our make-up brushes. Eww! 44% of women don’t know what is happening to them…

Husband Lee, 26 ‘She is perfect and I love her to the moon and back’ ‘When Sarah told me that she wanted me to remarry, I was distraught at first. But she’s very determined and would constantly go on about dating sites and even wrote lists of do’s and don’ts. Eventually I understood that she wanted me to be happy. Although I agreed, she is irreplaceable. In my eyes, she is perfect and I just want to spend as much time with her as possible as husband and wife. That’s why we are trying to raise funds to get her to Germany so we have longer with her.’ Dad Kevin, 61 ‘We will support any decision she makes’ ‘The whole situation is just heartbreaking. I think Sarah is coping better…

Buy it Cook it Chilli, Coriander And Lime Skinless Chicken Drumsticks, Asda Drummers’ feast Heat oven to 200°C/Gas 6. In a large, shallow dish stir 125g plain flour with 2tsp of chicken seasoning, 2tsp paprika and 1tsp salt. Toss drumsticks in seasoned flour. Heat 4tbsp oil in a large pan, add the chicken and cook until browned and juices run clear. Cook a garlic flatbread as per pack instructions. Mix up 6tbsp ketchup, tbsp honey and 1tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Add the drumsticks and toss to coat. Cut bread into strips. Serve with sticks of cucumber and celery. Was £3.50 Now £2.75 Oats so fast The perfect breakfast on the run, grab one of these tasty pots. Onken Porridge2go, Tesco Was £1.25 Now…

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She’s been a regular on Loose Women for nearly eight months now and Stacey Solomon is still having the time of her life on the show. Here the panellist and mum-of-two, 27, tells us more… Hi Stacey! How’s it going being a Loose Woman? I’m loving it, it’s absolutely brilliant. Who are you enjoying working with? Janet Street-Porter is so smart and I really admire and look up to her. If I ever feel like I’ve got the right opinion on a subject she can actually make me look at it from a completely different angle. I love talking to women who are really intelligent and can teach me a bit more. What’s the best thing about working on the show? The best thing for me is when people write…

Wow! Doesn’t Loose Woman Martine McCutcheon look great! The star has revealed she has lost a stone after starting a new weight loss programme, and it’s only taken her just over five weeks! On Instagram the actress said, ‘Here’s my silly little head feeling all giddy and happy because I reached my 1 stone target today on the @cambridgeweightplan. I’m SO thrilled.’ The plan combines healthy eating with meal replacements, and Martine revealed she’s chosen green juices and porridge to combine with chocolate shakes. And the mum-of-one continued, ‘Only five and a half weeks and my BMI is in a much healthier range,’ adding, ‘My loss was a tiny bit slower than the average person but… many diets didn’t work for me at all as Lyme disease and ME can…

First murder and now you’re cattle rustling! When Moira finds out that Emma’s son Ross is stealing the cows, Emma begs her not to go to the police. So Moira says she’ll take Ross’s share of the farm away instead – which is Emma’s biggest nightmare because that’s James’s legacy for his son! Emma is very resourceful though... When I auditioned they made me play it two ways – as a vulnerable person and as a woman from hell – it’s been that way ever since. What might Emma do to Moira? She’s tried to be rational – return the cattle and no harm done – but now has to find another way to get revenge. But Emma is at a point in her life where she is very religious.…

Midi   As seen on HOLLY WILLOUGHB Y, 36 What to ask for A collarbone-skimming style, interspersed with long layers to encourage body and bounce. How to style it Layers encourage texture in hair that is naturally wavy or curly so embrace the kink with romantic waves. P art hair on the side and tong with a large barrel wand. Tuck one side behind your ear and twist the other back away from your face and pin. Hair hero Ensure waves stay glossy , not fuzzy , with a drop of Charles Worthington Smooth & Control Finishing Serum, £6.99. Short   As seen on EMMA WILLIS, 41 What to ask for A pixie crop tapered into the neck, with longer pieces on top and around the face. How to…

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Q My best friend and I supported each other through 30 years, including some very stressful times. About 10 years ago, I began sensing that things were changing. She’d make excuses for not phoning – and then she pulled out of a celebration that our families shared. We had a row. I apologised, but she continued to become distant. Recently, I discovered she’d moved house and not told me. I’m left wondering what I did that was so terrible? Name and Address Withheld A What a deeply upsetting thing to happen – and to not get any closure must make it doubly painful. From what you say, I don’t think you could have done anything differently. The fact that you can’t come up with one instance of what may have…

‘When I leaned over to see her face, panic coursed through me’ As I placed the bright pink bow on to my little girl, I smiled. I knew I was biased but she was the prettiest baby I’d ever seen. ‘You’re perfect,’ I said, covering three-month-old Sydney-May in kisses. It was December 2016 and Sydney had completed our family. My partner Steve and I had been together for five years and had Kian, four, and Khai, two. I also had my four children from a previous relationship – Lauren, 17, Adam, 15, Rhys, nine, and Theo, seven – and Steve’s little boy, McKenzie, five. As you can imagine, family life was exhausting but such fun. Yet Steve and I had longed for one more baby – and I’ll admit, we…

Incredibly brave Katie Piper is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. I was heartbroken to read about her struggle to explain her scarring to her daughter. If I were in her position, I’m not sure I would be able to be so brave and brilliant. Stacey Brown A mistake I recently read a story about a couple who had banned their wedding guests from taking pics because they had a professional photographer. What a shame! I think guests’ photos create a fuller picture, complete with cheeky and funny shots. Nita Walker Your photo of the week… Win £50 if we feature your picture – email, tweet or Facebook us at the addresses above Seriously can’t wait Seeing the teaser for the third series of Poldark has got me seriously excited for…

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 Hi Mark! The Gossip is back, what can you tell us about the new series? ‘I’m a softie when it comes to horror films’ It’s drama-packed and it’s now changed quite a lot. We have a new, bigger, more exciting villa and we’ve got tears again from boys and girls. It’s now on Sunday nights, which is great. Do you predict any marriages? There’s been seven engagements, five weddings and two babies in the past. I think there’s a good chance we’ll get a wedding out of this one. Can you tell if it’s going to work out as soon as you meet the contestants? Yeah, me and Laura [Jackson, Mark’s co-host] turn to each other and go, ‘That’s a love match!’ But then we get the gossip and it…

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‘In Kerrie, for the first time, I felt like I’d found a true confidante’ Most people have fond memories of their primary school days, but for me it all seems like a horrible nightmare. Even now when I close my eyes I can still feel the touch of a strange hand creeping up my thigh… I was just five years old when I joined Gerard Kelly’s class in September 1985. I was a shy little girl, but Mr Kelly, then 28, was always very attentive. During break times, he’d ask me to stay behind to stack books or tidy up toys. But as soon as we were alone, he’d pull me on to his lap. Then, grabbing my hand, he’d force it down his trousers. Other times, he’d put his…

1 Leave work at work Compartmentalising work and life is key to ensuring you have a bit of both. If you do take work home with you, confine it to a certain area of your home – and close the door on it when you’re not doing it. 2 Step away from email Or at very least turn work notifications off. We know we should leave things till the morning or Monday, but notifications create a sense of urgency that then breaks the work-life balance. 3 Try the free Balanced app This allows you to set up reminders in your day to do everything from exercising to seeing friends. Just be sure that your activities are achievable. Go to balancedapp.com .…

Halloumi, carrot and bean tortillas Serves 4 You will need 100g halloumi cheese, finely sliced 1 tbsp vegetable oil 400g can mixed beans in spicy tomato sauce 25g frozen sweetcorn 8 x 9cm flour tortillas 4 small carrots, grated 4 spring onions, sliced A few mixed salad leaves, shredded A few fresh coriander leaves How to do it 1 Heat a griddle pan until really hot. Spray the halloumi slices with oil and fry until browned. 2 Warm the mixed beans and sweetcorn in a small pan and heat the tortillas in a microwave for a few seconds or as directed on the pack. Top the tortillas with the beans and sprinkle over the carrot, spring onions and salad leaves. Top with the halloumi and garnish with coriander leaves. Calories…

Last month, I married the man of my dreams. He’s handsome, caring and has a wicked sense of humour. He’s also a fantastic stepfather to my daughter, Chloe. But, while I think he’s incredible, I’m desperately trying to find him someone else. I know it might seem crazy when the ink is barely dry on our wedding certificate. But the sad truth is, I’m dying and I want Lee to marry again after I’m gone. I’m living on borrowed time, and at only 26 – 11 years my junior – Lee is too young to be alone. I want him to find someone who’ll love him like I do – and be a positive role model to Chloe. Ever since we got together, in June 2013, he has shone so…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr In a process of reviewing an important decision, you’ve had some insights. But nothing like the one that arrives around Friday. There’s stunning news, a change of mind or the truth coming out at last. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May On Wednesday there’s a New Moon in your sign – your best moment all year for making plans. If you believe that you can help make things happen by thinking positively about them, do it then. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun The influence of impatient Mars in Gemini makes you say the first thing that comes into your head. Throw in the unstable mood around Friday and there’s potential to put your foot in it. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul There’s…

Rome – Ancient and Baroque Departures up to November 2017. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Four nights in a four-star hotel with breakfast Visit to the Colosseum and Forum A guided tour of Rome and a timed visit to the Villa Borghese Japan – Land of the Rising Sun Departures up to November 2017 and March-Nov 2018. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Accommodation in four-star hotels, with breakfast and three meals Visits Tokyo and see Mount Fuji, plus a Ginza boat trip and rides on an aerial gondola and bullet train Tour of Venice – Classic and Undiscovered Departures up to December 2017. Price includes: Return flights, taxes and transfers Four nights in a four-star hotel on the Grand Canal, with breakfast Visits to St Mark’s…

with Michaela Strachan ‘I’m so excited to be going back to Norway. I’ve visited lots of times and absolutely love it: the wildlife, the landscape, the adventure. I’m especially looking forward to joining you for cocktails in the SnowHotel in Kirkenes. But the ultimate highlight will be seeing the Northern Lights – what an amazing memory that will be for all of us.’ The awesome beauty of the Northern Lights makes them one of the great natural wonders of the world. Everyone should see nature’s light show once in their lifetime – and this is your chance to do so in the company of famous Springwatch presenter Michaela Strachan. During your 12-day cruise along the Norwegian fjords, you’ll take part in an exclusive Q&A with Michaela Strachan about her career;…

1 Babushka Mondays, ITV A thrilling new daytime game show hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal lands on our screens this week. Two teams use their knowledge and skill and hope to get lucky to win a huge cash prize from within giant Russian dolls. Edge of your seat viewing! 2 Jamestown Fridays, Sky 1 From the producers of Downton Abbey, this period drama starring Sophie Rundle and Naomi Battrick tells the story of three women who leave England to try a new life in a pioneering town in 17th-century America. 3 The Extreme Cake Makers Weekdays, Channel 4 Missing Bake Off ? Rufus Hound will fill the gap with this new show all about jaw-dropping cakes. Meet dazzling sugar craft specialists and the creators of some truly ambitious sponges. 4 Rip…

2.30am My alarm goes off and my first thought is, ‘Can I sleep for another five minutes?’ Then I get straight into the shower, that definitely wakes me up. 3am I leave the house for work. On the journey I go through all my emails, look at Twitter and listen to Today In Parliament on Radio 4. I’ll nod off in a really uncomfortable position, but I’m known for taking a travel pillow around with me. My biggest fear is leaving it anywhere, it’s like leaving a child! 4.30am I go into hair and make-up and have some scrambled eggs when the trolley comes round. Susanna [Reid] gets in at this time. We always talk about fitness and food as it’s an issue when you live on lack of sleep!…