Innholdsfortegnelse for 08-May-2017 i Woman's Own

Loose Women fans could soon be in for a ‘right royal treat’ – if one of the show’s panellists has anything to do with it. Andrea McLean has hinted she’d like Kate Middleton to join the team after showing a clip of the Duchess of Cambridge speaking so movingly about loneliness in motherhood and the struggles she’d felt after giving birth. As the Loose ladies watched Kate’s heartfelt speech, Andrea was clearly very impressed. ‘She’d be great on Loose Women ,’ she said, hinting how much she’d like her on the show. Who knows, Kate might just take up the offer! Subscribe to Woman’s Own from £10.99* Subscribe online at magazinesdirect . com/12AL  or call 0330 333 1113, quoting code 12AL…

On her fears ‘I do worry about not being around’ Linda Robson has wowed fans after dropping a huge 1st 7lb in just three months, and now she’s even got herself a stylish new hairdo and some smart new clothes, too. The Loose Woman dropped the weight by cutting out sugar back in January, drinking less alcohol and taking up Zumba. And she showed off the fruits of her labour on Loose Women after undergoing a transformation backstage, much to the delight of her colleagues and fans. But Linda, 59, hasn’t changed her look just for vanity reasons – she’s done it for the sake of her family and her health. Talking to Woman’s Own exclusively about her new sugar-free diet, Linda confessed, ‘Me and my husband normally have a…

You’ve been a massive fan of Corrie since you were five years old… Even earlier! I remember, when the McDonalds arrived, thinking Steve was the most beautiful boy I’d ever seen. Who were you most star-struck by when you started? When I was shown around the first time there was a break in filming a huge scene in The Rovers and I was presented to pretty much all the cast in their costumes. I was wide eyed! Who was your first scene with? Jack (P Shepherd), who plays David. I was lifting his wallet at the time. I love playing a character who people wonder where she’s coming from. How about a gig at The Rovers? I’d love to! But I’m happy at Roy’s Rolls – working with David Neilson…

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‘The last time I saw my son was over 20 years ago…’ This month marks 10 years since Madeleine McCann disappeared. The three-year-old was on holiday with her parents, Kate and Gerry, and her twin siblings in Portugal. On 3 May 2007, six days into their trip, the couple were at dinner at a nearby tapas restaurant. When Kate went to check on Madeleine in their apartment, she discovered her daughter missing. It sparked a global search, costing over £11m, but despite multiple ‘sightings’ Madeleine is yet to be found. Here, one mum, who knows how the McCanns must feel, shares her devastating story... From the moment my son, Damien, was born, he made me smile – at first it was his gummy grins, then as he got older he…

1 Face a fear  This is not an easy one, but the reward is big. If you face a fear, no matter how small – even if it’s just getting a spider out of the house – your confidence takes about 10 steps up. Do it daily and your levels will soar! 2 Focus outward not inward That’s focus less on what others are thinking of you and how you look and sound, and more on what’s being said. This stops the critical voice and makes you realise that no one is judging you. 3 Try the Self Confidence Tip app (free, Google Play) This app uses techniques such as encouraging you to do a good deed to help change the way you feel,…

‘The surgeon was confident he had removed all the tumour’ ‘Cancel my treatment. I need to be with Evan’ Cuddling my sons, it struck me how lucky I was. Four years after having our first child, Corey, my husband John and I had been blessed with a second bundle, Evan, on 10 March 2009. We had a lovely little house in Aberystwyth and life was hectic, but happy. When Evan was six weeks old I had a routine postnatal check-up. I mentioned I’d never had a smear test. ‘I feel fine but I’ve never had a letter asking me to come in,’ I said. I was 25 but in Wales women from the age of 20 were invited for tests. The doctor explained that it would be too soon after…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Redoing, re-evaluating or rethinking something has had surprising results. And from Thursday onwards it’s finally easier to think it through and discuss it without getting into all kinds of muddles. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May A theme – probably to do with a core relationship – is gathering speed and building tension. Next week the dam will break. The Sun in your sign is prompting you to figure out what you want – stand firm. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun So at last your trickster turns around and travels in the right direction and the irritating mistakes, hold-ups and misunderstandings calm down. After all that’s happened, everyone has some explaining to do. Cancer 21 Jun – 22 Jul Some development to do…

Usher Lee, 29 ‘The wedding was surreal’ ‘I never imagined my duties would include calling the bride and telling her the groom had been in an accident. But if anyone could handle it, Emma could. She was determined her guests still had a good time. I’m looking forward to celebrating their big day in the future.’ Bridesmaid Stephanie, 37 ‘Getting ready she was in turmoil’ ‘When Emma rang to say Nick had been injured, I rushed to the hotel where she told me her brave groom still wanted the celebrations to go ahead. Helping her get ready, she was in turmoil, but at the wedding she held it together. It was a strange atmosphere.’ Fiancé Nick, 50 ‘I wanted her to have fun’ ‘The wedding day is a blur. After…

The Keith And Paddy Picture Show! Saturday, 6 May, ITV Telly pals Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness have joined forces for a brand new comedy series which sees the pair recreate some of the most iconic movies with the help of some famous faces. Woman’s Own joined Keith, aka Leigh Francis, 44, and Paddy, 43, on set to get the lowdown… So how did this come about? Paddy We recreated the ‘lift’ from Dirty Dancing on Let’s Sing And Dance for Comic Relief and it got millions of hits on YouTube, so we thought there might be something in it. Did you want a good mix of showbiz stars? P There are a lot of famous faces you’d never see us working with normally – people like Anna Friel, Stephen…

1 Babs Sunday, BBC1 Jaime Winstone and Samantha Spiro will take on the role of Barbara Windsor in this special life story dedicated to the star. Taking us from her humble beginnings in London, through her career in the theatre and then on to the box. 2 King Charles III Wednesday, BBC2 This new drama speculates at what the future holds for Prince Charles when he becomes king. With the late Tim Pigott-Smith as the prince and Charlotte Riley as Kate Middleton, the drama begins with Charles’ accession to the throne. 3 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next? Tuesdays, ITV Over six years, Long Lost Family has reunited over 200 people. But what happens after the cameras switch off? This follows the journey of…

Britain’s Got Talent star Alesha Dixon has lifted the lid on what it’s really like to work with TV’s toughest boss, Simon Cowell. Opening up about life backstage, she admitted that she finds some of what he says quite annoying. And it sounds to us like he can also be quite bitchy! Talking about Simon’s famous BGT phrase, Alesha, 38, confessed, ‘I tried to ban people saying, ‘It’s a big fat yes from me.’ It is an annoying statement and it does not seem to be going anywhere. We do these auditions all day and you do get to hear it a lot. Simon thinks it is his catchphrase but let’s find a new one!’ Alesha added that Simon, 57, also likes to wind her up by making a bitchy…

‘It’ll be a fresh start,’ she said’ As Mum chatted on the other side of the table, she looked so happy. Cuddled up next to her was her new partner, Nigel McGrath. He hung on her every word as she explained how they’d met in that very pub a few months before, in November 2011. ‘He’s so good to me,’ she said later when we had a moment to ourselves. ‘I like him,’ I told her, feeling relieved. Since getting together, I’d been itching to check out her mystery man. But, as a single mum, living an hour away from Mum in Leeds, I hadn’t got the chance until now. Outgoing and friendly, he seemed like a keeper – and I was pleased. My mum, Tracy, had never had it…

Call your mum and tell her she’s off the hook! Because according to a new study by Olay, our lifestyles have way more of an impact on the ageing process than our genes. In fact, as little as 20% of skin ageing can be attributed to our genetic make-up, while the remaining 80 per cent is down to external lifestyle choices. The study of 155,000 women shone a light on some pretty shocking wrinkle culprits. The sun, as we know, plays a huge part but dry skin, low self-esteem and weight were also found to have a negative impact on our faces. The good news is our daily habits, behaviours and routines play the most significant role in ageing well. And, as you’re in control of these lifestyle choices, it…

Turkish halloumi bake  Serves 8 You will need 4 red peppers, deseeded and cut into large chunks 2 aubergines, sliced, cut into chunks 1kg sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks 2 large courgettes, thickly sliced 4tsp fennel seeds (optional) 4tsp olive oil 300g red split lentils, rinsed 1.5 litres hot vegetable stock 2 x 250g packs halloumi cheese, cut into 8 slices 2 handful of fresh parsley leaves, for garnish Ciabatta, to serve How to do it 1 Set the oven to 200°C/ Gas 6. Put the prepared vegetables and fennel seeds, if using, in a large roasting tin or 2 baking dishes. Drizzle with olive oil, season well and then mix them together by hand. Roast for 30 mins. 2 Sprinkle the lentils over, then pour in…

Buy it Cook it Dolmio Stir-in Pasta Sauce 150g, Co-op One pot pasta bake Heat the grill to high, add 1tbsp oil to an ovenproof pan, add 2 cloves of garlic and cook for two mins. Pour in the sauce and simmer for 10 mins. Meanwhile, cook dried pasta. Add 1tbsp of the pasta water to the sauce and stir. Drain the pasta and stir into the sauce, add 2tbsp capers and heat. Top with 50g grated cheese and 50g fresh breadcrumbs, and grill until melted. Serve with fresh basil leaves. Healthy start Kick off the day with a bowl of this ‘no added sugar’ muesli. Not only does it taste delicious, it will help keep cholesterol levels in check. Try it sprinkled over natural yogurt for a tasty breakfast…

How to do it Follow this five-day plan, which contains less than 1tsp* of free sugars (the harmful type added to food or in juices). And aim for 10,000 steps a day. Why it works Cut sugar and you don’t just cut calories, but also balance your blood sugar levels, helping to stabilise energy levels and minimise cravings. Keep it going Maintain a low sugar intake, but a few treats now and again are OK. Eat around 1,900 cals per day to prevent weight gain or 1,400 or so for continued loss. Weekday meals Day 1 BREAKFAST Porridge made with 50g oats, 300ml fluid (half water, half semi-skimmed milk), raspberries and stevia to sweeten. LUNCH Mix 60g blanched asparagus with ¼ chopped cantaloupe melon, ¼ chopped avocado and a big…

4am I always preset my coffee machine so I go downstairs and it’s brewed. I’ve got an exercise bike at home, so then I try to do 25 minutes on that listening to everything from Craig David to Tina Turner. I make myself a good hearty breakfast like an omelette with avocados and spinach. 5.20am I leave for the Key 103 studio where I host the breakfast show from 6am-10am. We’ll be taking callers, playing music and chatting. It’s great fun and my co-hosts are brilliant. We’re always playing pranks on each other. 10am I leave the studios for Emmerdale. I always stop at Hartshead Moor services on the way because they have Starbucks. I get a grande filtered coffee with whole milk and I put cinnamon in it. The…

Room service Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon bedded down with me at GMB to chat all things BGT. I asked if they’d picked up any hidden talents from acts over the years. ‘I can strip while riding a unicycle,’ revealed Amanda. Whatever pays the bills! Old dogs, new trick It was a joy to meet screen legends Sir Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. ‘Do people watch telly at six in the morning?’ asked Michael. ‘No wonder I don’t recognise you!’ Obviously, he won’t be able to forget me now… Alone? There could be trouble ahead. Eamonn Holmes tells me wife Ruth has a wee crush: ‘Ruth says you’re her favourite bit of GMB,’ the breakfast TV veteran told me. I blushed but have not ruled out being his stunt double…

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Q My stepdaughter and I have an awful relationship. When I married her dad I knew his eight-year-old daughter had taken the divorce badly, but she’s now 17 and still nasty. She says I have ruined her life. My husband is firm with her, but years of her verbal attacks have affected our marriage. She has now asked to live with us as her mum wants her out (she also remarried and her husband gets the same treatment). I want to say no, but I can’t make my husband choose. Lisa, 44, London A You’re right – you can’t make your husband choose. But what you can do is have a very honest conversation with him about his daughter before anything is decided, so he knows exactly what’s at stake…

1 Your body attacks itself Sepsis is where your body attacks its own organs, and can happen after a chest/water infection, blood poisoning, a burst ulcer in your abdomen, or after skin injuries like cuts and bites. 2 It can be life threatening It is sometimes not recognised until symptoms are well advanced. Dial 999 if you notice in adults: shivering, slurred speech, breathlessness, mottled skin, not passing urine all day. In children: fast breathing, tiredness, feeling cold, mottled skin or a rash that doesn’t go away when pressed. 3 It’s easy to treat if caught early It’s treated with antibiotics and most cases lead to a full recovery with no lasting problems. For more information go to sepsistrust.org.…

Mistress got my back up The story ‘Why I’m Proud To Be A Mistress’ (20 Mar) really got my back up. The woman gave little thought for the wife and the vows her husband had broken. If her partner is willing to behave in this way behind his wife’s back, he is not such a nice man after all. Ann Watts Just for fun I’ve recently seen the controversy about a young girl filming a make-up tutorial. My daughter is seven and loves to film herself having fun with my old make-up. But I would never put this online. Emma Lloyd Your photo of the week… Here’s my brave friend, Justin, doing a bungee jump in New Zealand for the charity Missing Persons. Seren Roberts, Flintshire Great work by the…

‘Nick wanted me to enjoy myself’ When my partner Nick proposed, I imagined that one day we’d sit snuggled up on the sofa, flicking through our wedding album, reminiscing about our big day. Cutting the cake, the first dance, the wedding speeches – all those romantic traditions would be caught on camera. Only it didn’t quite work out that way. Despite the nuptials going ahead, Nick isn’t in any of the pictures. The truth is, he wasn’t even there. Instead, he was desperately ill, undergoing major surgery. So why did I party without him? Ever since I was a little girl, I’d fantasised about being a bride. So when in 2008 I met Nick, then 41, through work, I finally thought my dream might come true. I fell for him…

Like most women, whether it’s a relaxing facial or getting my nails done, I love being pampered. But what I treasured and spent most time on was my hair. I’d prided myself on my thick brown locks ever since I was a child. And now, as an air stewardess, I made sure it was in a neat updo. After all, I had to look good for the job. Then, aged 36, I found myself fancying a change. I’d been trying to find the perfect new style so, with my partner Stuart looking after our daughter Aimee, then two, in November 2015, I booked myself into a local salon called Eds, 30 minutes from my home in Audenshaw, Manchester. Usually my friend – a trained hairstylist – cut my hair, but…