Innholdsfortegnelse for 04-Sep-2017 i Woman's Own

On 31 August, 1997, the world woke to the horrifying news that Princess Diana had been killed in a car crash in Paris. As the nation mourned, everyone’s thoughts turned to her young sons, William and Harry, then aged 15 and 12. Today, as we mark 20 years since Diana’s death, our thoughts are once again with the two princes. No doubt the anniversary will be tough. But there’s also no doubt Diana would have been so proud of her boys. • More tributes to Diana on p12…

1 People always think I’m northern. I was born in Wimbledon and grew up in Surrey. 2 I’m controlling. I make life better for the people I control by organising their lives. 3 I only drink pale rosé wine on ice. But if they don’t have it, I’ll have a Diet Coke. 4 What I do very well is make food that only takes 20 minutes but gets me a round of applause. 5 I have a holiday home. It’s a little two-up, two-down in Whitstable, Kent, and it’s my escape.…

Sir Elton John Princess Diana and Elton John were the best of friends, bonding over their mutual charity work. At her funeral, Elton performed Candle In The Wind as a tribute, and has since described her as someone ‘who could walk into a room of people and make them feel as if everything was great’. Elizabeth Taylor Diana first met her idol when she was just 20 years old, when Elizabeth performed in a production of The Little Foxes in London. It was said that the pair got on famously and even shared a few private jokes! George Michael George and Diana were known to be very close and they shared endless laughs together. After she died, he said of her, ‘Diana was the only person I knew who made…

‘Too young, too old, too insecure – nobody’s right for me’ ‘They didn’t want me near their husbands’ Walking up to the bar, I could practically feel the men turning to stare. From fresh-faced youngsters to desperate divorcés, I knew exactly what they were thinking – how they’d love to have a girl like me on their arm. And who could blame them? I look hot. But while having men fall at your feet thanks to your good looks might sound great, it’s more of a curse. At 44, with four grown-up children, I’m over being someone’s trophy girl, but men my age or older say they can’t trust me because of my looks. I’m like the Goldilocks of dating. Too young, too old, too insecure… nobody’s right for me.…

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Cod fillets with salami, cherry tomatoes and rosemary Serves 4 You will need 500g baby potatoes, skin on 30g salted butter 3tbsp olive oil 100g salami Napoli, skin removed, cut into 1cm cubes 4 cod fillets, each about 150g, skin on 100ml white wine 300g cherry tomatoes, halved 1tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped How to do it 1 Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water from the kettle, add a tsp of salt and boil for 10 mins. Drain, cut the potatoes in half and set aside. 2 Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the salami for 2 mins. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon. Add the cod to the frying pan, skin-side down first,…

Velvet vixen Velvet boots tick all the style boxes this season – so go on, treat yourself. £40, V by Very Beads must! When modern meets cute... we love the pretty bow fastening on this unusual necklace. £38, Oliver Bonas Super shower For instant moisture and an irresistible scent, switch to this fragrant freesia shower cream. £2.50, M&S Party time Add effortless glam to your outfit with this sequinned clutch. It’s an ideal size for all your essentials. £35, Debenhams Sweet treat Indulge in the new luxury puds from Gü, like this strawberry mousse with fresh compote. £1.80, Tesco Cat’s whiskers Purrrfect for that feline-crazy person in your life... unless that’s you – then it’s all yours! £12, Oliver Bonas Nail envy This rose gold-finish Ted Baker manicure set has…

1 MAKE SAVING FUN A piggy bank or glass jar might seem very traditional, but this lets children watch their savings stack up. It also helps them get used to handling the cash itself. 2 OPEN THE RIGHT ACCOUNT Once the piggy bank is full, open a savings account. The Halifax Kids Regular Saver offers one of the best-paying kids accounts, available with 4% interest. Get them to check the statements carefull, and explain how tax works. If children have no income they can earn up to £17,500 from savings without having tax deducted. 3 OFFER REWARDS FOR SAVING Match their contributions or provide a small treat if they don’t spend their savings. Help them set goals. If your child wants a new video game or bike, track their progress…

Hurrah! Doctor Foster will be returning to our screens this autumn with Suranne Jones as GP Gemma Foster. We can’t wait to find out what’s in store after the last nail-biting series. Here, Suranne, 38, who has an 18-month-old son with husband Laurence Akers, tells all… Hi Suranne! So, tell us everything about the show… It feels so good to be able to talk about it now. It’s been two years and we’ve been working on it for so long! It’s sexy, edgy, dark, thrilling and bold, and there is so much to come for Gemma and Simon. I’m excited to be a part of it. How did you find juggling filming and being a new mum? I feel very grateful because I did a lot of work for this…

People were so sad to see Val die in Emmerdale… When I said I wanted to leave, I’d been in a general meeting with the bosses and at the end they asked, ‘Is there anything else?’ I said, ‘I have to leave the show,’ and there was a real intake of breath and then tears. I had to go but I was still gutted that Val had to die rather than just go away. What do you miss most about it? The camaraderie. That real bond with the rest of the cast and the crew. And the fact you’re always learning. It’s intense, but I’m someone who can’t be idle. You stop and you put on a wash and then you think, ‘What now?’ Tell us about your play Hyem...…

Friend Suzy, 40 ‘If Dawn can’t find someone, there’s no hope for any of us!’ As a single mum myself, I can certainly empathise with Dawn’s troubles when it comes to finding love. But if someone as beautiful and charming as her can’t find a man, then what chance do the rest of us have?! I’m sure her Mr Right is out there somewhere – she just needs to keep looking. And when she does find him, I hope she’ll ask if he’s got any nice friends for me! Daughter Sapphia, 23 ‘Mum deserves to meet a nice man’ It’s awkward having a mum who looks the same age as you, especially when your friends start flirting with her! I think it makes it harder for her to find the…

Buy it Cook it QuornLowFatSausages, 300g,Co-op Sausage bake supper Heat oven to 200°C/Gas 6. Put 500g halved new potatoes in a roasting tin. Add four cloves garlic and 2tbsp olive oil and toss to coat. Roast for 15 mins. Add medium butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cubed and cook for a further 10 mins. Add 300g Quorn sausages to the tin, toss again and cook for a further 15 mins. Add 250g cherry tomatoes, 200g runner beans and 2tbsp balsamic vinegar and cook for a further 8-10 mins until the beans are tender. Was £2.09 Now £1.04 It’s all white When you fancy a light and creamy pud, look no further. A Magnum is the go-to when you want a nibble of pure indulgence. Pick up…

‘I got hooked on the high of picking up a bargain’ Standing at the checkout, I jiggled with excitement as the shop assistant scanned my items. A smile spread across my face as, one by one, the discounted prices flashed up on the screen. ‘I can’t believe that top was £25 and now it’s only a fiver!’ I gushed. And when the cashier announced the grand total, a sudden rush of adrenaline coursed through me. In 10 minutes, I’d swept through the sales rails and bagged four tops, two dresses and an on-trend leather jacket for under £100! As a self-confessed cut-price fashionista, I find nothing more thrilling than picking up a bargain – I rarely wear the same outfit twice. Even as a teen, I was one of those…

Congrats, Danniella! I’m really happy about Danniella Westbrook’s engagement. She’s had a really hard time battling her addictions, something most of us will never understand. She’s an inspiration and I wish her the best of luck! Jane East Happy chef I’m so excited to hear that James Martin will be getting a new show on ITV! My Saturday mornings haven’t been the same since he left Saturday Kitchen! He’s the best! Kathy Scott Posing Poldark Just when Aidan Turner couldn’t get any more desirable, he’s been in a photo shoot wearing a suit. I still prefer the long hair look though! Bernice Field Your photo of the week… Win £50 if we feature your picture – email, tweet or Facebook us at the addresses above Did you know? Tea is…

‘I love getting to the nitty-gritty of things’ After success with Big Brother, The Jump and Long Lost Family, Davina McCall is taking on a new TV challenge. The Davina Hour sees her debating a range of subjects with a panel of guests. Here, the mum-of-three, 49, who’s married to former presenter Matthew Robertson, tells us more… Hi Davina! So what’s the format for The Davina Hour? It’s free-form conversation between a panel of people who have something to say about a different subject every week – things like happiness, perfectionism, parenthood. We talk about our own experiences. Do you get stuck in too? Yes! I hardly do any pieces to camera. I talk to the guests. I love when you can get into something and get into the nitty-gritty…

On her co-stars ‘We get told off a lot for chatting!’ After smashing records with the return of the hit series last year, Cold Feet is back this week, with the promise of more laughter, romance and drama. We caught up with Fay Ripley – who plays Jenny Gifford – to get the gossip. Here the star, 51, who's married to actor Daniel Lapaine and mum to Parker, 14, and Sonny, 10, tells us more… Fay, you must have been thrilled with the reception to Cold Feet’s return last year… We were all just so relieved! It was a high-risk proposition, so imagine the relief when it was received very warmly. Loads of people came up to us – one woman didn’t want to let go of my arm, saying,…

‘I felt a hand clamp down heavily on my shoulder’ ‘She was so brave and wouldn’t leave me’ Staring out of the bus window, my three-year-old daughter Holly sitting beside me, I couldn’t wait to get home. It was July 2015, and I’d taken Holly for a swim at our local baths in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. We were both exhausted and I could still smell the chlorine in her hair as she nestled into my side. ‘Are you excited to see Daddy?’ I asked, and a cheeky little grin spread across her face. It was two weeks since my partner Adam had gone abroad with his friends for a holiday and now he was due home in a few hours – we were so excited. No good fighting I…

Q I’m 55 years old and after 30 years of marriage I don’t want sex any more. I love my husband and I’ve always done my bit by having sex with him but I’ve never enjoyed it and always felt guilty about it. Now I’m in the menopause, part of me is relieved I don’t have to have sex any more. My husband says we can try to make things better but I feel it’s too late for that. Anon, 55, London A While sexual energy and drive does diminish as you get older, many couples have enjoyable sex well into their sixties and seventies and beyond. However, there are two issues here. One is about a low libido due to the menopause and the other the feeling that sex…

When it comes to staying in shape, many over-fifties are giving the younger generation a run for their money – with half saying they’re fitter and healthier now than they were in their twenties. The findings, from a new study commissioned by leisure company Everyone Active, show that exercise is high on the agenda for the over-fifties, with 44% walking regularly while 32% hit the gym four times a week, and 68% of those push themselves to get the most from their sessions. When it comes to diet, a third use portion control to stave off middle-aged spread and 40% avoid sugary food and drinks. Meanwhile, 72% don’t smoke and a quarter have regular alcohol-free weekends. We speak to three women who share their secrets… ‘I was a party animal’…

Why it works The plan requires just two ‘willpower days’ a week, when you’re restricted to 800 calories. The rest of the time you can enjoy our ‘relax menu’ , picking from our tasty but good-for-you meals and daily treats. How to do it Follow our two days on, five days off pattern for two weeks to lose up to 5lb. Your 800-calorie days can be consecutive or split. Keep it going Stay on the plan to continue losing a pound or so a week. Or have just one 800 calorie day weekly to keep a stable weight. Our plan can shift those pounds gained poolside Willpower day Include these two days each week DAY ONE (800 CALORIES) BREAKFAST Two poached eggs on a slice of unbuttered toast; two grilled…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Children, love or hobbies are an issue. This week is your last chance to rescue a situation by talking about it. You may worry about how others will react, but just putting up with it causes more damage. Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May The sun is shining a light on relationships with your children, lovers and friends. You crave the chance to kick off your shoes, relax and not care about anything. So what’s stopping you? Take a break. Gemini 21 May – 20 Jun In one situation, you’re sipping a drink in the last chance saloon. You might not want to go over it all again, maybe because you’re so angry, but the irritation is a clue that you need to tackle…

1 Saturday Morning With James Martin Saturdays, ITV Look who’s back! James Martin is back to brighten up our weekends with his new cookery show. He’ll be showing us his favourite recipes alongside some showbiz pals, all from his very own kitchen! 2 Gogglebox Fridays, Channel 4 Friday TV fun! Our favourite sofa-dwellers, including wine-loving Mary and Marina, are back as they laugh, joke and debate about the latest TV shows. What hilarious antics will this series bring? 3 Cannonball Saturdays, ITV New game show Freddie Flintoff and Frankie Bridge are hitting our screens with a brand new gameshow where contestants face inflatable obstacles and water-based challenges in a custom-built water park. 4 Celebs Go Dating…

6.05am That’s when my first alarm goes off, but I don’t find it easy to get up – I’m a snoozer! I won’t get out of bed until 6.25am because I’ll be making deals with myself like, ‘I can do a shower in five, I can get breakfast on the run, I will get the stairs rather than take the lift!’ 6.30am I usually have breakfast on the go and take my banana and Weetabix in the car and chat away with the driver. Or I’ll have an egg and bacon roll and eat half of it then and half of it when I’m famished at 10.30am! 7am The girls are always first in hair and make-up because we take longer! Mind you, the character I’m playing in Safe House…