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Richard Madeley has revealed that he was once stalked by a man who followed him home. The presenter, who’s married to Judy Finnigan, 68, explained that he felt ‘uncomfortable’ after the man got too close while Richard was on his daily two-and-a-half mile walk along clifftops in Polperro, Cornwall. Opening up about the incident, which he explained happened about four months ago, he said, ‘I had a bloke come up behind me and then sort of slow down, so he was walking at the same pace as me. I could hear him breathing and I was thinking, ‘I don’t like this.’ ‘So I accelerated and he accelerated. I slowed down and he slowed down, he never got any closer and he never got further away. It was really weird.’ Richard…

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1 Work out why they annoy you. What specific things do they do that get to you? Figuring this out will allow you to work out a plan to curb their impact on you. 2 Think about what you can do differently. Changing the way you respond can stop the irritation. Or maybe it’s something you do that causes them to act a certain way. 3 Let it roll off your back. You may be physically ignoring them but are you doing it mentally too? If not, cut them out of your thoughts for a more stress-free life. 4 Be proactive. If they are interfering in your work life, who can you ask and what can you do to set up boundaries and limit exposure to them? 5 Have a…

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‘I begged him to save me’ ‘Iwas desperate tofight’ Daddy looked after you while I went to Sunderland Royal Hospital with Nana. I had tests and scans – including an ultrasound. And a week later, I went back for the results. As soon as I saw the sad look on the doctor’s face, my hands started to shake. ‘It’s not good news,’ he said. ‘I’m so sorry, but you have liver cancer.’ I fell into Nana's arms, my chest heaving with sobs. All I could think about was the two of you. The idea of missing out on your lives made me want to scream. I begged the doctor to save my life. ‘Please,’ I said. ‘Please do it for my girls.’ He said I’d have an operation, where they’d…

‘They were the real stars’ When my dad Gwylfa developed a sore throat we put it down to his smoking. But after a visit to the doctor in August 2009, he was diagnosed with throat cancer. I watched, helpless, as he went through chemo and radiotherapy but just five months later, he was told it was terminal. Dad was so ill he had to stay in hospital and, along with my mum Lesley and sister Hannah, I’d visit every day. I kept hoping that we might have a bit more time, but in February 2010 I was with him when he passed away. I was devastated. I was only 24 – too young to be losing a parent and I couldn’t imagine life without him. He would never see me…

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Kym Marsh GEMINI (13 JUNE) Like many people who are 40 this year, Kym’s dealing with emotions and issues that feel deeply serious – yet it’s hard to get a handle on exactly why they seem so important. As the year goes on, it gets easier. Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr On Wednesday or Thursday, someone says something you don’t like and there’s potential for cross words. On the other hand, what you hear might actually help you with that frustrating situation that feels stuck or gone wrong. So why not listen – and learn? For more call 0901 609 4780* Taurus 21 Apr – 20 May Many Taureans are engaged in a major project or conversation, so be aware that on Thursday any frustrations involving it could spill…

I vote for three-day weekends – who’s with me? Regina Cole Cher, 70, was so far ahead of her time – Lady Gaga and Madonna don’t hold a candle to her. Pamela Hale I loved Titanic and personally would have let Jack share the floating door frame – there was plenty of room for both of them! Linda Haselwood The picture that’s got you talking… Russian Instagram star Dashik Gubanova Freckle is a real-life Rapunzel! Visit our Facebook page to share pictures of your amazing dishes!…

Is it really four years since Bernice came back to the Dales? Yes, it was lovely seeing all my friends and the new faces, too. I never expected to come back. I know some people leave for two years with a plan to come back but I never had that. But it came at the perfect time for me. I was very lucky. What does she see in the muscly Andy? You’ve said it all really! She does like a man to look like a man, does Bernice – really macho. Their history hasn’t gone away, she’s never really gotten over him. They’re like star-crossed lovers... I don’t know if they could have a long-term future together because of the age gap, and they don’t have much in common. But…

‘I still get really nervous. It’s pathetic at my age!’ ‘I’d never put myself in that position ever again. I’m very shy, so I was mortified’ This week sees Jane McDonald take off on a UK tour of her new show Making Memories . It’s an exciting challenge for the former Loose Woman, 53, who’s engaged to drummer Ed Rothe and recently appeared on ITV’s Sugar Free Farm , where she underwent a diet makeover. In our exclusive chat, we find out if Jane’s managed to keep to her new food regime, and her biggest fears… Hi Jane! The new show sounds amazing. Do you still get nervous performing live? Oh God yeah, I really get nervous. It’s pathetic at my age! But this…

Katie Price has admitted to pals that she wants to get pregnant with baby number six, especially after hearing that her ex-husband Peter Andre is now expecting with his new wife, Emily MacDonagh. The Loose lady – who is mum to Harvey, 14, from a relationship with Dwight Yorke, Junior, 10, and Princess, eight, with Pete, and Jett, two, and 22-month-old Bunny with her now husband, Kieran Hayler – has even been saying that she wants to be pregnancy buddies with Emily! ‘Katie is obviously very pleased for Pete and Emily,’ a pal told us. ‘But she has been trying to get pregnant too and is now panicking because it’s not happening as quickly as normal. ‘She thinks it would be great to be pregnant at the same time as…

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HE MAKES ME FEEL SO TRAPPED I’m 40 years old and, after getting divorced four years ago, I started seeing a new man. At first, things were great. We went out and had a laugh, and he restored my self-esteem. But even though he’s good to me and loves my two girls, I just don’t see a future for us. The problem is I’d be lost without him – he helps round the house, looks after my girls when I’m working and our sex life is great. I know he thinks we’re going to be together forever and wants us to get married. I can’t bear to hurt him, but I feel trapped and don’t know why. Louise, via email You feel trapped because you’ve realised that, despite this man’s…

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LEG LESSON 1 DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR LEGS ‘Carrying extra weight increases the load on the joints and tendons in your legs, which causes deterioration and may lead to arthritis,’ says Mr Gary Maytham, Consultant Vascular Surgeon (ramsayhealth.co.uk). ‘Atherosclerosis, or hardening and narrowing of the arteries, which can cause problems with blood supply to the legs and feet, is more common in obese people as well as the likelihood of developing varicose veins.’ So watch your weight to keep your pins in prime condition. LEG LESSON 2 LEARN TO WALK PROPERLY! Walking is great exercise for our legs, helping to tone and strengthen muscle, lose fat and boost circulation. But who knew there was a ‘correct’ way to walk? ‘We all know walking is good for us but, like anything we…

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You’d think Dr Dawn Harper would have seen it all, but that doesn’t mean she still doesn’t find things to cringe about! The Embarrassing Bodies co-presenter, 53, who spends half her working life as an NHS GP and half onscreen, revealed a red-faced moment when we caught up with her recently. Here the mum to Charlie, 22, Eleanor, 20, and Harvey, 19, tells us more... What makes you happy? Random acts of kindness. When people take a little bit of time out to be thoughtful, it just makes the world a better place to be in. What moment changed your life forever? The day that I met my agent. I was working as a full-time GP and I wasn’t looking for a change in direction, but…

LIFE IS AB FAB! We revealed earlier this year that the lovely Julia Sawalha found love on the set of the latest Ab Fab movie, and now she’s revealed that she’s happier than ever! The actress, who plays Saffy in the film, met her man Luke Hollingworth, 30, five months ago and she’s smitten. ‘Before Luke I was single for seven years,’ Julia, 47, said. ‘By the time we got together I’d stopped looking for someone else to fill the void. Then I met Luke. He’s the kindest and most loving partner I would ever wish for.’ Aww, congrats! Barbara’s blockbuster Much-loved TV star Barbara Windsor is having her life turned into a special movie in celebration of her 80th birthday next year! The actress, who was famed for starring…

‘I tried to make excuses’ ‘How had I not known?’ There was once a time when my favourite thing to do was settle down on the sofa, and nestle into my husband’s arms. He’d kiss my cheek, hold me close, and I’d feel so lucky to be in love. But now, when I think of those moments, I feel sick to my stomach. Because after 17 years together, I finally know the evil truth about the man I married. I was just 18 when I met Bevan. He was tall, with a huge grin, and we got chatting at a night club. I found myself laughing at his jokes and really enjoying his company. We started going out and Bevan loved to surprise me, booking city breaks for weekends away…

Great hair is one of the best confidence boosters there is. We all know that when your hair looks its best, everything else falls into place. But as we age, our hair comes under an increasing range of stresses that can lead to problems. Thinning and premature hair loss doesn’t just affect men – it’s a worry for around a third of UK women aged over 40, and is associated with the menopause. To help reduce hair thinning and loss you could use a product from the Plantur 39 range of shampoos, tonic and conditioners. Menopause matters Before we reach the menopause, the hair roots are protected by high levels of the female hormone oestrogen. But around the time of the menopause, levels of oestrogen start to drop. This means…

BREAKFASTS Crumpets with banana jam Toast 2 crumpets. Meanwhile, mash 1 banana with lemon juice and cinnamon to make the jam and spread it over the crumpets. SERVES 1, 7 SMARTPOINTS. Coconut avocado juice Place half an avocado and 2 handfuls of spinachin a tall jug and use a stick blender to blend until smooth. Add 400ml coconut water a little at a time, blending continuously, until you have a smooth drink. SERVES 2, 5 SMARTPOINTS PER SERVING. Ham and egg brunch thins Poach 2 eggs. Meanwhile, divide 60g low-fat soft cheese, 4 sliced tomatoes, basil leaves and 100g wafer-thin ham between 2 toasted sandwich thins. When the eggs are ready, lift out using a slotted spoon and rest the spoon briefly on some kitchen paper to absorb the excess…

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‘I started to feel tired’ Dear Kiera and Holly Every night when I tuck you into bed, I tell you how much I love you. And when I go to turn out the light, I try to keep a smile on my face. I don’t want you to see me cry, but the truth is, it breaks my heart knowing that, one day, I won’t be there to say goodnight… I’ll never forget the moment I first laid eyes on you, Kiera. It was August 2009, and after 48 hours of panting through labour, I held you in my arms. All the pain was worth it. You were beautiful. You had chubby cheeks and these big brown eyes that gazed back at me, and I knew it then, I’d do…

‘I hadn’t realised how much it was!’ A few months ago, I was chatting to a colleague, who was telling me about a fabulous holiday her son had been on at a week-long, all-inclusive, five-star resort in Tenerife with a friend. It sounded amazing. ‘He won it on the bingo!’ my colleague explained. So, of course, I asked the name of the site and it was Woman’s Own Bingo. A few weeks later, another friend recommended the same site. ‘I’ve just had a jackpot win on there – you should have a go on it,’ my friend told me. I had never been to a bingo hall in my life, but with jackpot wins and holidays up for grabs, it sounded like fun to me, so I set myself up…

Always in our hearts I fully expected Barbara Windsor’s last scenes as Peggy in EastEnders to be memorable but nothing prepared me for this truly emotional send-off. Peggy will always be a favourite character of mine and watching her final episode, I could actually feel a lump in my throat! Well done to the scriptwriters for doing such an amazing job and Barbara, Ross Kemp and Steve McFadden for the brilliant portrayals of their characters throughout this emotive storyline. It may have been Peggy’s last orders, but she will always be in the hearts of viewers and residents of Albert Square! Lindsay Bennett, via email How to contact us! WRITE   Miriam Habtesellasie, In touch, Woman’s Own, Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU TWITTER Follow us at…

REUNITED! Since splitting in 2009, Katie Price and Peter Andre haven’t been the best of friends. But after declaring a truce, the duo seem to be back on good terms – and TV bosses think we should see it on screen with a special episode of Loose Women . Katie, 38, said, ‘Imagine the banter. I’d be ribbing him and he’d be ribbing me.’ Peter, 43, is, yet to comment. Fingers crossed! KAR-CA $ HIANS Now the most successful reality TV family ever, the Kardashians, could be about to make one of their biggest career moves – a movie! Producers are said to be in talks with ‘momager’ Kris Jenner and are offering them a hefty $100 million package. Author Ian Halperin explained, ‘A top Hollywood studio executive told me…